1975-08-19 Council minutesPage 572
August 19, 1975
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held'Tuesday, August 19, 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 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) ouncil that he would be late.
COMMUNICATIONS The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Governor
Anderson regarding the gross earnings bill.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS The Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department monthly
report for July, 1975.
COMMISSION REPORTS 'The Council acknowledged receipt of the Park and Recreation
Commission minutes for the July 23, 1975 meeting.
PERSONNEL
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Administrator Johnson stated that John Neska has been employed
in the Public Works Department since March 1, 1975. Mr. Johnson
recommended that John Neska be given permanent employment
status when his probationary period expires on September 1, 1975.
Councilman Wahl moved that John Neska be given permanent
employment status, with a salary of $965 per month, effective
September 1, 1975.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from the City
Administrator regarding the employment of Laurence F. Bridger
as Police Patrolman. Administrator Johnson explained the
screening, testing and interviewing process and the qualifica-
tions of Mr. Bridger.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Gutzmer moved that
Lawrence F. Bridger be employed as Police Patrolman, at a
salary of $830 per month, during his six-month probationary
period.
Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
The Council discussed a memo regarding the eligibility of
the Fire Chief for P.E.R.A. benefits.
After the brief discussion, Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption
of Resolution No. 75-68, "RESOLUTION DECLARING THE POSITION OF
ARNOLD SIEBELL, FIRE CHIEF FOR THE CITY OF MENDOTA.HEIGHTS,
THAT OF A FIRE FIGHTER."
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
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TASK FORCE Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-69,
COMMITTEE "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL
FACILITIES TASK FORCE COMMITTEE," thereby appointing Joel
Bennett, John Rolig and Roy LaPean to the committee.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
The Council briefly discussed the establishment of a joint
meeting with the Task Force Committee and also authorized the
City Administrator to look into the possibility of leasing a
bus for a tour of the City as part of the joint meeting.
ASSOCIATION OF The Council briefly discussed correspondence from the
METROPOLITAN Association of Metropolitan Municipalities regarding appoint-
MUNICIPALITIES ments to the various Association committees. Councilman Gutzmer
expressed interest in being reappointed to the Metropolitan
Agencies Committee.
Councilman Wahl moved that Councilman Gutzmer be reappointed
to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Metropolitan
Agencies Committee for 1975-76.
Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ACQUISITION OF Administrator Johnson gave the Council a brief outline of the
PROPERTY results of negotiations with Mr. & Mrs. Richard Alien for the
acquisition of Lot 10, Curley's Valley View Replat.
Mr. Johnson stated that he has submitted an earnest money
contract to the Aliens for a purchase price of $10,000.
Through a misunderstanding, Mr. Allen anticipated the $10,000
purchase price plut the City's assumption of taxes and
assessments payable after 1975.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
After a brief discussion, Councilman Losleben moved that the
Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary papers and that
the City enter into an Earnest Money Contract for the
acquisition of Lot 10, Curley's Valley View Replat for
a purchase price of $10,000 and the City to pay taxes and
assessments due in 1976 and thereafter.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber arrived at 8:55 o'clock P.M.
NOISE ORDINANCE Councilman Losleben requested authorization to attend a
seminar on preparation of a noise ordinance.
Mayor Huber moved that Councilman Losleben be authorized to
attend the Metro Clean Air Committee conference on Noise
Ordinances for Minnesota communities.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LIST OF CLAIMS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
1976 BUDGET
DISCUSSION
ADJOURN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 112,
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 401," amending the
provisions relating to conditional use permits.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Councilman 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,
August 19, 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 checks in payment of
said claims.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Councilman Wahl moved approval
granting licenses to:
of the list of licenses,
Metro Engineering Co., Inc.
Bjorklund Construction Company, Inc.
Martin Homes
Ted Murr, Inc.
Complete Air Heating and Cooling,
Inc.
Corrigere Construction Co.
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
Excavating License
General Contractor
General Contractor
General Contractor
Heating License
Masonry License
License
License
License
Administrator Johnson outlined and discussed the considerations
given to the 1976 budget to date. Among other information,
the Administrator outlined several issues to be considered
during preparation of the budget, including: the addition of
a detective/fire marshall position; Dutch Elm disease subsidy;
an increase in the Metro. Sewer Board billing; the possibility
of two additional C.E.T.A. positions; a building inspection
contract; and Federal Revenue Sharing allocation.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Wahl moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:30 o'clock P.M.
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C rk-Treasurer
Donald L. Huber, Mayor