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1975-04-01 Council minutesPage 503 April 1, 1975. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, April 1, 1975 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, was held at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall, 750 South Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Mayor Huber called the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Huber, Councilmen Gutzmer, Losleben and Wahl. Councilman Lockwood had notified the Council that he would be slightly late. APPROVE Councilman Wahl moved approval of the minutes of the March 18 MINUTES meeting. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilman Lockwood arrived at 8:05 o'clock P.M. COMMUNICATIONS The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Leo Ragan advising of the merger of the Townsend and Richline Companies. DELAWARE AVENUE City Attorney Winthrop outlined a proposed agreement between PEDWAY School District 197, the City of West St. Paul and the City of Mendota Heights for joint construction of a proposed eight-foot pedway along Delaware Avenue between Wentworth Avenue and TH 110. Attorney Winthrop explained that the cost of the project would be divided equally among the three participants, however easement costs must be paid by the community in..which the easement is necessary. According to the agreement, Dakota County would construct the pedway but would not bear any of the cost of the project. The agreement provides for division of costs up to a total project cost of $35,000; any amount over $35,000 would require approval of the necessary City and School officials. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DECLARATION OF RIGHTS DEPARTMENT REPORTS COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Wahl moved approval of the preliminary agreement contingent upon total costs, including easement costs, being equally divided among the three participating units. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of a Declaration of Rights of Counties and Local Governments transmitted by the City of Inver Grove Heights. The Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department monthly report for February, 1975. The Council acknowledged receipt of an excerpt from the March 26, 1975 Citizens League News regarding property tax statistics. COMMISSION REPORTS Page 504 April 1, 1975 The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the February 26 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. WEST END City Administrator Johnson outlined his memo on the REDEVELOPMENT development of the Furlong area. Mr. Johnson stated that a feasibility study for sewer and water construction for this area has been completed. He explained that a considerable amount of study has been made on two alternate methods of sewer servicing -- a gravity system and a lift station and force main system. The gravity system could be constructed to serve the industrial property west of TH55 and north of the Milwaukee Railroad tracks as well as the Furlong area. The total estimated cost is $250,000 with assessment figures of approximately $2,900 for a standard residential lot based on an assessment for front footage and an area assessment. The lift station/force main alternative would serve only the property east of TH 55. The estimated assessment would be $4,200 for a 100 foot lot. Water servicing would involve' considerable looping, an elevated storage tank located near Gould and a secondary water source in the industrial park. The approximate per foot cost is $14.50 per foot. Mr. Johnson advised the audience that based on construction of a gravity sewer system and water system, the estimated cost would be $4,350 for a 100-foot lot. PLANNING COMMISSION The report had been provided to the residents, and several residents from the Furlong area were present and asked questions on suggested construction and assessment procedures. Mr. Bernard Biesener reminded the Council members of an informal meeting between the Furlong area residents and the Highway Department to be held on April 3. He requested that a representative of the City be present at the meeting, and the City Administrator advised that he will be in attendance. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Huber requested the residents to study and discuss the report and advise the Council of any feedback they might have. The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the March 26 Planning Commission meeting. CASE NO. 75-1, Mr. Lance Peterson was present to request a variance to build PETERSON a residence on an undersized lot, Lots 8 and 9, Block 2, Mortenson's Addition. He also requested variances of five feet from the rear yard setback requirement and ten feet from the front yard setback requirement. The Council acknowledged receipt of a proposed resolution approving the variance, and a copy was given to Mr. Peterson. After a brief discussion, Mayor Huber moved that the proposed Resolution Granting Variance be adopted. Mr. Peterson expressed objection to the portion of the resoluti requiring a $1,645 connection charge for sewer and water services. Mayor Huber asked Mr. Peterson if,he would like to consider the proposed resolution and pursue his variance Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 74-16, BREAM CASE NO, 75-3, LAMBERT CASE NO. 74-20, SHEEHY Page 505 April 1, 1975 application. Mr. Peterson stated that he did not wish to pursue the matter in view of the connection charge. Mayor Huber withdrew his motion to adopt the proposed resolution. Councilman Wahl moved that the application for variance be denied. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Since Mr. Bream was not present to discuss his request for approval of concept plans for townhouse development in Eagle Ridge, the matter was tabled until April 15. Mrs. Jerilyn Lambert was present to request a twenty-foot variance from the rear yard setback requirement at 2237 Apache. The Lamberts would like to construct a two-car garage at the rear of their yard. Administrator Johnson stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application contingent upon the driveway being located at the south side of the lot. Mayor Huber pointed out that an accurate survey of the lot should be made prior to granting of a variance, since there is some question about the north lot line. Mr. Robert Klein, 2231 Apache, stated that he objects to the proposed driveway on the north side of the lot because of its proximity to his bedrooms and the possible runoff problem. Mrs. Lambert stated that she could not afford to construct a driveway along the south property line. She stated that she plans to include a blacktopped lip on the driveway so that runoff will not be a problem. Mayor Huber suggested that Mrs. Lambert and Mr. Klein discuss the matter and arrive at some satisfactory solution to the driveway problem and directed the Public Works Inspector to work with the two parties. The matter was continued to April 15. Mr. Dick Sheehy and Mr. John Holmquist, of Hickok and Associates, were present to request approval of drainage plans for the southeast corner of the Sheehy property. Mr. Sheehy proposed the following: 4:1 slopes on the pond, unfenced; surface runoff rather than underground piping; six-inch high asphalt curbs with flumes to channel runoff water into a paved ditch to prevent erosion. Mr. Holmquist explained the rationale for proposing surface water runoff rather than underground piping. Mayor Huber suggested construction of concrete curbs, flumes and spillways. He emphasized that all construction of drainage facilities must be first-class quality, especially any blacktopping. Mr. Sheehy assured the Council that the curbs will be concrete and that any asphalt work will be high quality. He also pointed out that he will plant nine Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DELAWARE AVENUE SPEED LIMIT PLAT CORRECTION Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 506 April 1, 1975 green ash trees on the shopping center property and that the slopes of the ponding area will be sodded and maintained. Councilman Losleben moved approval of the concept, subject to review of the final plans and directed the City Engineer to work with Mr. Sheehy and Mr. Holmquist on the final design. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Mr. Thomas Mairs, 1707 Delaware Avenue, stated that he agrees with the concept of a pedway along Delaware Avenue but feels that the present 40 mile per hour speed limit would not be reasonable or safe for anyone using the pedway. He requested that the Council petition the Highway Department to reduce the speed limit. Mayor Huber assured Mr. Mairs that his request will be seriously considered. City Administrator Johnson explained that he has been contacted by Surveyor James L. Kurth advising him that a plat correction is necessary on Sylvandale Court South. The Council acknowledged receipt of a registered land survey correcting the measurements of Tracts A and C, Ivy Falls Second Addition, adjacent to the cul-de-sac on Sylvandale Court South. Councilman Wahl moved the approval of the Registered Land Survey and directed the City Administrator to request a hardshell of the plat. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. McGOUGH Administrator Johnson advised the Council that he has been in PROPERTY contact with Mr. Jerry McGough regarding the acquisition of four lots to expand the Ivy Hills Park. Mr. Johnson stated that Mr. McGough is asking $35,000 for the lots plus waiver of the required park contribution on the remaining six lots of the plat. After a brief discussion, the Council members agreed that Mr. McGough's proposal is unrealistic and directed the Administrator to advise Mr. McGough that the proposal is too high. AERIAL Administrator Johnson briefly outlined a proposal for aerial PHOTOGRAPHS photographs from the Harry S. Johnson Company. Some of the items included in the proposal are: aerial photography and horizontal control survey; photographic half-sections; map compilation and copies of map sheets. The approximate cost for such services is $21,700. Mr. Johnson recommended that the agreement be approved. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Mayor Huber moved that the proposal be accepted and that the proper City officials be authorized to execute an aerial photography and mapping agreement with the Harry S. Johnson Company. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. SKI TRAIL AGREEMENT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 SQUAD CARS Page 507 April 1, 1975 Councilman Gutzmer moved that the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to execute a Ski Touring Trail Assistance Program agreement with the Department of Natural Resources. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson advised the Council that informal bids for two 1975 squad cars are being solicited from several auto dealers and a recommendation will be available April 15. LAND USE City Administrator Johnson advised the City Council of TEGISLATION correspondence submitted by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities regarding SF 939 which has recently been introduced in the Legislature. Mr. Johnson read portions of the proposed Bill to the Council and explained that, if adopted, the Bill would give the Metropolitan Council the power to adopt and impose on communities standards and criteria for land use controls and development. Passage of this Bill would effectively eliminate local control over land use. The Council members expressed their dissatisfaction and opposition to the proposed legislation. Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution Number 75-26, "RESOLUTION OPPOSING SF 939," and directed that copies of the Resolution be submitted to the legislators representing Mendota Heights, the authors of the proposed bill, and to Governor Wendell Anderson. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DEPOSITORY OF Councilman Gutzmer moved that Midwest Federal be approved as FUNDS a depository of City funds for 1975. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CHANGE ORDER, IMPROVEMENT 73, PROJECT 2 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilman Gutzmer moved the approval of Change Order No. 2, Improvement 73, Project 2 (Marie Avenue, Dodd to Victoria), to include construction of retaining walls and a one acre desilting basin, at an increased contract cost of $24,400.00. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. ENGINEERING The Council acknowledged receipt of the Engineering Status MATTERS Report for March, 1975. The Council also acknowledged receipt of a revised feasibility report for Clement/Vandall area improvements and a preliminary bid tabulation for the Orchard/Hunter Lane improvement project. BOARD OF REVIEW Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Mayor Huber moved that the Board of Review meet on June 10, 1975. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. INVESTMENTS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 508 April 1, 1975 Councilman Losleben moved that the Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to invest $100,000 with the Mid-America State Bank for five months at 61/4% interest. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Councilman Wahl moved that the Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to invest $25,000 with the Mid-America State Bank for one year at 6% interest. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. LIST OF CLAIMS Mayor Huber moved the adoption of the following motion: RESOLVED, that the claims submitted to the City Council for payment, a summary of which is set forth on the list attached hereto and identified as List of Claims submitted for payment, April 1, 1975, having been audited by the City Council, be and are hereby allowed and the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to issue City checks in payment of said claims. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LICENSES Councilman Wahl moved approval of the List of Licenses granting a license to: Burgess Construction General Contractor License Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Gutzmer moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Time of Adjournment: 1j20 Donald L. Huber, Mayor A - d 4 / .1.4 1:16 ..... .. ... ,... . , , . A ... A.*/ ) 00k. abaugh, C1 , easurer