1975-03-04 Council minutesPage 493
March 4, 1975
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, March 4, 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.
Acting Mayor Lockwood called the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The
following members were present: Acting Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen Gutzmer,
Losleben and Wahl. Mayor Huber had notified the Council that he would be out of
town.
APPROVE MINUTES
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Acting Mayor Lockwood moved the approval of the minutes of the
December 23, 1974 meeting.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Councilman Wahl moved approval of the minutes of the
February 18 meeting.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
LEXINGTON HIGHLAND After a brief discussion of the proposed Lexington Highland
EAST/WEST East and West Improvements, Councilman Losleben moved the
adoption of Resolution No. 75-20, "RESOLUTION ORDERING
CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE LEXINGTON HIGHLAND
ADDITIONS AND ADJACENT AREAS AND ORDERING FINAL PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR (IMPROVEMENT NO. 74, PROJECT NO. 3)."
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
FINAL PLAT,
CHERRY HILLS
SECOND ADDITION
City Administrator Johnson stated that there are two proposed
agreements in process regarding the Cherry Hills Second
Addition Plat. One of the agreements is between NSP, the
Alzada Corporation and the City; the other agreement is a
Developers Agreement.
City Attorney Winthrop explained the NSP agreement. The
agreement would authorize NSP to purchase five of the
westerly lots adjacent to the NSP property and this option
will expire on July 1, 1976. As part of the agreement, by
July 1 if the noise level at the easterly boundary of the
NSP property is not 50 decibels or less NSP must exercise the
purchase option. In general, the agreement provides that
NSP will plant some screening on the boundary between the
NSP property and the five lots; they will take the necessary
steps to reduce the noise level. NSP will grant the
City (at no consideration) an easement across its property
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
DEPOSITORY OF
FUNDS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
COMMUNICATIONS
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for sanitary and storm sewer construction. Mr. Winthrop
explained the portions of the agreement dealing with
assessments. He also stated that if NSP purchases the
property, they will have the right to transfer the property
to the City. The City would then maintain the property as a
wooded buffer area but will have the right to establish a
trailway or bikeway, etc. on the property. Prior to July 1, 197
NSP and the developer will jointly retain an' expert to
determine the noise level.
Councilman Wahl moved approval of the final plat for the
Cherry Hills Second Addition, contingent upon the execution
of the appropriate (satisfactory) agreements prior to signing
of the plat.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Mr. Granger Whitney, of Langer Construction Company and
Dr. Thomas Koepke presented final building plans for the
Koepke Animal Hospital. Landscape plans were not submitted
with the building plans. The Council members pointed out that
if the building permit is approved, it will remain valid
only if satisfactory landscaping plans are submitted to the
Council.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the
adoption of Resolution No. 75-21, "RESOLUTION APPROVING BUILDING
PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ANIMAL HOSPITAL FOR THOMAS E. KOEPKE."
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Minnesota
Federal Savings regarding public unit accounts and interest
rates. Administrator Johnson recommended that Minnesota
Federal be authorized as a depository of City funds.
Acting Mayor Lockwood moved that Minnesota Federal be approved
as a depository of City funds, for 1975.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a notice from School
District 197 regarding a public hearing on the proposed
Delaware Avenue pedestrian way. The hearing is to be held
on March 10.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the
Mendota Water Company in response to five items raised by
the Council at the December 9, 1974 meeting.
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DEPARTMENT The Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department
REPORTS monthly report for January, 1975.
PLANNING The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the
COMMISSION February 26 Planning Commission meeting.
CASE NO. 75-2,
KALLIN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 74-20,
SHEEHY
CASE NO. 75-1,
PETERSON
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Mr. Terry Kallin was present to discuss his application for
a variance from the sideyard setback requirethent for
703 Second Avenue.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Gutzmer moved that a
six-foot variance from the thirty-foot sideyard setback
requirement at 703 - 2nd Avenue be approved.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Mr. Dick Sheehy was present to request approval of a conditional
use permit to grade property on the southeast corner of
Dodd Road and Highway 110. Mr. Sheehy outlined his proposed
plans for the fill, ponding and fencing of the site. The
Council discussed the drainage proposal. Councilman Losleben
objected to fencing around the ponding area and suggested
a 5:1 slope on the sides of the ponding area rather than the
proposed 2:1 slope. Councilman Losleben pointed out that if
the area is fenced it will become a collection spot for debris.
Mr. Sheehy pointed out that it will be his responsibility
to maintain the area and he will keep it as clean as possible.
After a lengthy discussion of the drainage, ponding area and
fence, Acting Mayor Lockwood directed Mr. Sheehy and the
staff to contact the Minnesota Highway Department regarding
the necessity for fencing and to work with Hickok and
Associates to attempt to find an alternate solution to the
2:1 slope.
Mr. Lance Peterson was present to request the Council to
reconsider his application for a variance to build on an
undersized lot, Lots 8 and 9, Block 2, Mortenson's Addition.
The matter had been considered at the January 21 Council
meeting. Mr. Peterson stated that he has obtained a survey of
the property and that he feels he should not be required to
pay any back taxes or assessments on this tax-forfeit
property prior to granting of the variance.
Councilman Losleben moved that the matter be referred back to
the Planning Commission and directed Mr. Peterson to prepare
a sketch, for presentation to the Planning Commission, showing
the proposed situation of a house on the lot and adhering to
the required setbacks.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
ROGERS LAKE
BEACH EXPANSION
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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The Council acknowledged receipt of a report on the Park
Bond. Issue status and Administrator Johnson outlined the
report. He stated that both acquisition and development of
property for the Ivy Hills Park and the expansion of the
Rogers Lake beach could be accomplished within the balance of
the Park Bond fund. He stated that it is proposed to expand
the beach by 180 feet, on the east side of the presently
improved beach area. He stated that infoLmal quotations for
dredging have been received from G.L. Contracting, in the
amount of $2,500 and from A. Kamish and Sons, in the amount
of $5,165.50. As part of the G.L. Contracting proposal, the
City will purchase the necessary sand and will transport it
to the beach area.
Councilman Gutzmer moved the approval of the suggested beach
expansion plans.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
MISCELLANEOUS Engineer Kishel advised the Council that bids for the
Orchard/Hunter Lane improvements will be received on April 1.
FEASIBILITY
REPORT
WORK MEETING
The Council directed the City Administrator and Attorney
to prepare a press release on Marie Avenue construction.
The Council acknowledged receipt of the feasibility report for
proposed Clement/Vandall-area improvements.
The Council established a joint Council/Planning Commission
special work meeting to be held on March 13 at 7:30 P.M. at
City Hall for a discussion of the Surface Water Management
Study and proposed Clement/Vandall area improvements.
ENGINEERING STATUS The Council acknowledged receipt of the Engineering Status
REPORT Report for February, 1975.
LIST OF CLAIMS Acting Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of the following
motion:
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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,
March 4, 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 Wahl seconded the motion.
Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of licenses,
granting license to:
Langer Construction Company General Contractor License
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
ADJOURN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Gutzmer moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:16 o'clock P.M.
ATTEST:
Robert G. Lockwood
Acting Mayor