1975-08-12 Council minutePage 569
August 12, 1975
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Special Meeting
Held Tuesday, August 12, 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.
Mayor Huber called the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following members
were present: Mayor Huber, Councilmen Gutzmer, Lockwood, Losleben and Wahl.
HEARING --
CULLEN AVENUE
EXTENSION
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ASSESSMENT HEARING
INLAND INDUSTRIAL
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Huber opened the meeting for the purpose of a feasibility
hearing on the extension of Cullen Avenue from Theresa Street
to Lexington Avenue (previously known as Beverly Lane).
Mayor Huber turned the meeting over to the City Administrator
and Public Works Inspector for a brief explanation of the
proposed improvement.
Administrator Johnson stated that the notice of hearing had
been mailed to the affected property owners. Public Works
Inspector Pearson stated that the construction as proposed
would consist of the grading, stabilization, drainage and
bituminous surfacing of the extension of Cullen Avenue at a
width of 24 feet. The total footage involved is 2881/2 feet
and the estimated cost is $7,500, or approximately $10 to $12
per front foot.
Mayor Huber asked for questions or comments from the audience.
There being no questions or comments, Mayor Huber moved that the
hearing be closed.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
The hearing was closed at 8:10 o'clock P.M.
Councilman Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-71
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXTENSION OF CULLEN
AVENUE FROM THERESA STREET TO LEXINGTON AVENUE AND ORDERING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR (IMPROVEMENT NO. 75, PROJECT
NO. 5)."
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber opened the meeting for the purpose of an assessment
hearing on the Inland Industrial Park Improvements.
Mr. Robert Copeland, of the Inland Construction Company,
requested to be heard on the matter.
Mr. Copeland objected to the assessment for Inland, stating that
he felt the cost for street construction is excessive since
Inland dedicated the right-of-way and graded the road.
Mr. Copeland also stated that Mr. Harrison, then employed at
Inland, originally requested the improvements and that
Mr. Copeland had no knowledge of the project until today. He
asked the total project cost, whether the City would pay any
part of the cost, and what basis on which the assessment was
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made.
Administrator Johnson stated that a petition for improvements
was received on December 28, 1973, and a feasibility hearing
had been held on the project. Mr. Johnson stated that the
assessment for street improvements would be spread over a ten
year period and the sewer and water improvements would be
carried on the assessment rolls for 19 years at an interest
rate of 7% on the unpaid balance.
Mr. Dick Davies, attorney for Inland Construction Company,
requested that the hearing be continued.
Mayor Huber moved that the hearing be continued to September 2.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ASSESSMENT HEARING Mayor Huber opened the meeting for the purpose of a hearing •
MARIE AVENUE on the assessment roll for the Marie Avenue, Dodd Road to
IMPROVEMENTS Delaware Avenue, street improvement project. Mayor Huber
asked for questions and comments from the audience.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Several members of the audience asked questions, including:
information on the Metropolitan Sewer Board Service Availability
Charge; whether a pedway is planned for the south side of
Marie Avenue; whether the City will cause a semiphore to be
installed at Marie and Dodd.
Mrs. Elizabeth Witt, 605 W. Marie Avenue, complimented the
Council on keeping the assessment rate at $15.00 per foot.
Councilman Wahl stated that speeding traffic is becoming an
increasing problem and requested that the police use radar
on Marie Avenue to control the speeding problem.
Mayor Huber stated that anyone with an objection or comment
on the project should leave his name and objection with the
City Clerk or should submit a letter to the City offices.
Mayor Huber also pointed out that the assessments can be paid
in full without interest within thirty days after the adoption
of the assessment roll, or they can be paid over a 10 year
period at 7% interest on the unpaid balance.
There being no further questions or comments from the audience,
Mayor Huber moved that the hearing be closed.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
The hearing was closed at 8:58 o'clock P.M.
Councilman Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-70,
"RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET
IMPROVEMENTS ON MARIE AVENUE BETWEEN DODD ROAD AND DELAWARE
AVENUE (IMPROVEMENT NO. 73, PROJECT NO. 1)."
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
ADJOURN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Losleben moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:59 o'clock P.M.
Donald L. Huber, Mayor
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