1975-02-04 Council minutesPage 484
February 4, 1975
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, February 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 Approval of the minutes of the December 23, 1974 special
MINUTES meeting was tabled pending review of the minutes by the
City Attorney.
Councilman Wahl moved the approval of the minutes of the
January 7 meeting with correction.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Councilman Losleben moved the approval of the minutes of
the January 21 meeting with correction.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PARK COMMISSION Councilman Losleben. moved that Garold Murphy be reappointed
APPOINTMENTS • to the Park and Recreation Commission for a three-year term
to be effective immediately and to expire on January 31, 1978.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Councilman Losleben moved that Mrs. Mary Mills be appointed
to the Park and Recreation Commission, to fill William Allen's
expired term, the term to be effective immediately and to
expire on January 31, 1978.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
The Council discussed making an appointment to the Park and
Recreation Commission to fill Mrs. Fogelson's unexpired term.
Several names were submitted for consideration, including
the following: Mrs. Dorothy Troeltzch, Thomas Bayless,
Robert Huddleston, Mrs. Damaris Friel and Mrs. Dwight Witt.
The matter was tabled until the February 18 Council meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS The Council acknowledged receipt of the January, 1975
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Newsletter.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the
Minnesota Department of Public Service regarding the proposed
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NSP electric rate increase.
DELAWARE Administrator Johnson stated that the City of West St. Paul
AVENUE adopted a resolution on January 23, 1975 approving the
concept of a pedestrian way on Delaware Avenue, and read the
resolution for the Council and audience.
PARK AND The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the
RECREATION January 22 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. The
COMMISSION Council discussed the minutes, in particular the portion of
the minutes relating to the Ivy Falls Park. After a lengthy
discussion, the Council directed the staff to negotiate with
Mr. McGough for the purchase of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the
McGough plat for park expansion.
PLANNING
COMMISSION
CASE NO. 74-12,
RILEY
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 74-27,
POORE
CETA POSITION
Ayes: 4
Mays: 0
The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the
January 28 Planning Commission meeting.
Mr. James Riley presented a preliminary plat of property
located between Wachtler Avenue and TH 13 and divided by
Emerson Avenue extended. Mr. Riley stated that the plat
would be developed as two parcels, 12 acres which he holds
title to (Thera property) and 25 acres owned by Richard
Bancroft. He stated that the total property would be
developed into 54 lots with the majority of the lots consisting
of one-half acre each. The Council expressed concern about
provisions for surface water disposal and also discussed the
several points contained in a report submitted by the City
Engineer.
Councilman Wahl moved the approval of the preliminary plat
of the Bancroft/Riley Addition on the condition that
Mr. Riley satisfactorily resolve the fourteen points contained
in the Engineer's report.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Since Mr. Poore had hotified the Council that he-would not be
able to attend the meeting, the matter was tabled until
Mr. Poore could be present to discuss the subdivision
application.
Administrator Johnson stated that the Dakota County Manpower
had been in contact with him regarding the employment of one
individual under the Comprehensive Employment and Training
Act. He pointed out that the salary and fringe benefits for
this position would be funded by Dakota County. He recommended
that Daniel Loiselle be appointed Engineering Aide II under
the provisions of the CETA program, until February 9, 1976.
Acting Mayor Lockwood moved that Daniel Loiselle be employed as
Engineering Aide II, under the CETA program.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
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HOSPITALIZATION Administrator Johnson stated that the present Blue Cross/Blue
INSURANCE Shield policy is due for renewal and recommended that the Acting
Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to execute the renewal
agreement.
Councilman Wahl moved that the Acting Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer
be authorized to execute the Blue Cross/Blue Shield contract
renewal agreement.
Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
LABOR Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption of Resolution Number 75-12,
NEGOTIATIONS "RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTINUED JOINT REPRESENTATION IN REGARDS
TO TEAMSTERS LOCAL 320."
Actin 4 Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
MSA DESIGNATION
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
2015 VICTORIA
AVENUE
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
IMPROVEMENT
NO. 74, PROJECT
NO. 2
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-13,
"RESOLUTION REVOKING A MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAY," Wachtler
Avenue, from Marie Avenue to Wentworth Avenue.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Acting Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-14,
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAY,"
Lexington Avenue, frogt Mendota Heights Road to Marie Avenue.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
City Attorney Winthrop gave the Council a brief history of
the use of the garage located at 2015 Victoria Avenue, stating
that at the time the Zoning Ordinance was adopted the garage
was used commercially for auto repairs. He stated that the
original owner died in 1973 and that the garage is now owned
by a new owner and is being used commercially. He stated that
if the six-month period provided in the Zoning Ordinance had
elapsed prior to the present commercial use, the present use
is an illegal non-conforming use and action should be taken
against the property owner.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Wahl moved that the
City Attorney be empowered to enjoin the commercial use of
the property if the present commercial use is determined to
be an illegal non-conforming use.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
City Engineer Kishel presented the final plans and specifications
for the Orchard/Hunter Lane improvements.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Gutzmer moved the
adoption of Resolution No. 75-15, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ENGINEERING
STATUS REPORT
ENGINEERING
WORKLOAD SCHEDULE
LIST OF CLAIMS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR ORCHARD/HUNTER LANE IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 74,
PROJECT NO. 2."
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of the Engineering Status
Report for January, 1975.
Public Works Inspector Pearson distributed copies of the
Engineering Workload Schedule for 1975. The Council briefly
discussed the schedule.
Acting Mayor Lockwood 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,
February 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 Losleben seconded the motion.
CIGARETTE LICENSES Councilman Losleben moved the approval of the list of
Cigarette Licenses, granting license to:
McNamara's Cherokee Station
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Ayes: 3
Nays: 1 Gutzmer
ADJOURN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ATTEST:
Councilman Wahl moved the approval of the list of licenses,
granting a license to:
Clapp-Thomssen Company General Contractor License
Acting Mayor 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 Adjouinment: 10: ock P.M.
Robert G. Lockwood, Acting Mayor
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dabaugh , Cl;i-Treasurer