1974-12-03 Council minutesPage 456
December 3, 1974
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held on December 3, 1974
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 Lockwood, Losleben, Gutzmer
and Wahl.
APPROVE Councilman Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of the
MINUTES November 5 meeting with corrections.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
COMMUNICATIONS
CROSS COUNTRY
SKI TRAILS
Councilman Losleben moved approval of the minutes of the
November 19 meeting.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed a memo from
the St. Paul Water Department regarding an increase in water
rates to be effective on January 1, 1975.
The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the
League of Minnesota Municipalities regarding an anticipated
filing of a general rate increase request by NSP early in
1975.
The Council also acknowledged receipt of a memo from the
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities regarding a
general membership meeting to be held on December 12.
Councilman Losleben submitted a memo to the Council members
regarding cross country ski trails and the possibility of
receiving funds for construction and maintenance of trails
through the State Grant-In-Aid program. He briefly outlined
a meeting of the Mendota Heights Cross Country Ski Club
held on November 26, and explained the Grant-In-Aid program.
Mr. Lionel Greenberg, president of the Ski Club, explained
the application procedure and outlined a financing program
and budget, stating that he would suggest the application
request be for $11,436 and that any funding approved by the
State would be on a 65%/35% basis. Mr. Greenberg stated that
submitting an application for Grant-In-Aid funds does not
commit the City to anything and that if the State approves
the application and the Council then decides to accept a
grant an agreement must be submitted to the DNR.
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Ayes: 4
Nays: 1 Gutzmer
RONALD SMITH
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Mayor Huber and Councilman Gutzmer expressed concern over
the financing of the City's financial participation.
Mayor Huber stated that he could agree to approving the
concept, but could not agree to signing an agreement which
would commit the City to participate in the program until
the matter has been studied by the Park Commission and until
budgeting has been determined. He directed that the matter
be referred to the Park Commission for study and that the
Park Commission submit a written report to the Council.
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution
Number 74-102, "RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY PARTICIPATION
IN MINNESOTA SKI TOURING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM," approving the
concept of the program, final approval being contingent
on a satisfactory report and recommendation from the Park
Commission.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from
Mr. Ronald P. Smith requesting permission to place 1,500
yards of fill on a portion of Lot 18, Linden Addition.
Mr. Smith stated that he intends to submit an application
for subdivision of the lot.
Mayor Huber pointed out that Section 4.12 of the Zoning
Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit application and
several other requirements prior to Council consideration of
the placement of 400 or more cubic yards of fill on any lot
or parcel. He also pointed out that no decision could be
reached until the DNR submits information and recommendation to
the City. Mr. Smith indicated that he had been provided
with a copy of Sec. 4.12. He stated that he has already
deposited approximately 469 yards of fill on the lot, and
Mayor Huber pointed out that this is a violation of the
ordinance and would have to be given serious consideration
by the Council. He stated that the Council will take the
violation under advisement and will not consider the filling
of the lot until the requirements of Section 4.12 of the
Zoning Ordinance have been met.
FINAL PLAT Mr. Carl Genz submitted the proposed final plat of the Genz
APPROVAL Addition located on Hunter Lane. Administrator Johnson
'stated that the plat conforms with the Planning Commission and
Council recommendations. He further stated that Mr. Genz
has agreed to sell the east 108 feet of Lot 2, Block 1
to the City for a lift station site at a cost of $3,000 and
he also agreed to donate $300 per lot as a park contribution.
Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74-103,
"RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT."
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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PLANNING Administrator Johnson briefly outlined the summary of
COMMISSION the November 26 Planning Commission meeting. He pointed out
that the Commission will hold a special work meeting on
Wednesday, December 18 to discuss thoroughfare needs.
A reminder of the meeting date will be sent to each of the
Council members.
1975 SALARY Administrator Johnson distributed a memo to the Council
SCHEDULE outlining recommended salary adjustments for non-union
employees for 1975.
ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74-104,
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ACQUISITION OF STACKER-TANSEY
PROPERTY," being Lots land. 2, Block 7, Friendly Hills
Rearrangement, in consideration of the special assessments
and outstanding taxes.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
SLOPE EASEMENT - Public Works Inspector Pearson outlined for the Council the
SPANJERS necessity for acquiring a slope easement over a part of
Lot 7 of Somerset Hills -- property owned by John J. and
Marilou T. Spanjers -- in conjunction with the construction
of Marie Avenue. He explained that the Spanjers have agreed
to grant the easement at a cost of $1,000 to the City plus
the planting of four trees and the replacement of two green
ash saplings.
Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 74-105,
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF SLOPE EASEMENT FROM
SPANJERS," conditioned on a maximum cost of $350 for the
planting of four trees.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PARK USE City Attorney Paul Hanna distributed copies of a proposed
ORDINANCE ordinance regulating the use of public parks in Mendota Heights.
The Council directed that copies of the proposed ordinance -
be submitted to the Park Commission for comments prior to
Council adoption.
INVESTMENTS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mayor Huber moved that the Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to .
invest the following amounts in time savings certificates
with the Mid America State Bank of Mendota Heights at an
interest rate of 9%: $100,000 in Fund No. 1; $100,000 in
Fund No. 12; $150,000 in Fund. No. 22; $100,000 in the Park
Bond. Fund; and $44,000 in the Special Park Fund.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
LIST OF CLAIMS Councilman Wahl 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,
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ADJOURN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:38 o'clock P.M.
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December 3, 1974, 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 Lockwood seconded the motion.
There being no further business to come before the Council
Mayor Huber moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
ATTEST:
Donald L. Huber
Mayor
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