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1974-10-15 Council minutesyage,438 October 15, 1974 • CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, October 15, 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, Ldsleben, Gutzmer and Wahl. APPROVE MINUTES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 BACHELOR AVENUE SANITARY SEWER Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMUNICATIONS .Councilman Wahl moved approval of the minutes of the October 1 meeting. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. After a brief discussion of the feasibility report for proposed sanitary sewer and street improvements in the Somerset Park area, Councilman Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74-88, "Resolution Accepting Engineer's Report and Calling for Hearing on Proposed Construction of an Extension to the City's Sanitary Sewer System and Street Improvements for a Portion of Bachelor Avenue, Wachtler Avenue and Lansford. Lane," the hearing to be held on November 19. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Mr. Pete Senty, representing Mr. Harvey Bream, requested the Council consideration of directing the City Engineer to prepare an additional alternative in the feasibility report which would propose running the sewer line down Bachelor rather than at the rear lot lines. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from NSP regarding a proposed rate increase for municipal utility service. MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department monthly report for September, 1974. MARIE AVENUE Several representatives of a group of residents living west of Victoria Avenue were present to express the concern and opposition of the residents to any extension of Marie Avenue west of Victoria Avenue. Mr. Donald Rutman, 1043 Overlook, stated that the main concern of the residents of the Overlook area is that plans for the present Marie Avenue construction progressed without any information being given to the residents of the area westof Victoria and the residents fear that they will not receive any information on future Marie Avenue construction. 'Page 439 . October 15;-1974 . Mayor Huber documented the history of Marie Avenue and the Minhesota Highway Department requirements and standards imposed on MSA streets. He pointed out the future necessity for extending Marie Avenue as an east-west internal street to take some of the internal traffic from Highway 110 and to provide vehicular access for present and future residences. He further pointed out that plans have not been proposed nor has any extension of Marie Avenue west of Victoria been ordered by the Council at this time. The residents objected to the future extension of Marie Avenue west of Victoria for the following reasons: proximity of future location to the park area; 44 foot width; cost; they did not feel that a traffic study would warrant any extension of Marie Avenue west of Victoria; the road would cross between the school and the Overlook area. Councilman Losleben stressed the fact that such an extension of Marie Avenue is not currently under consideration. Mayor Huber stated that the Council has worked with the Minnesota Highway Department in the past to attempt to reduce the width of Marie Avenue and would be amenable to again discussing the matter with the Highway Department at such time as any additional extension of Marie Avenue is considered. RECESS The Council meeting was recessed at 9:03 o'clock P.M. The meeting readjourned at 9:14 o'clock P.M. MENDOTA WATER COMPANY Mr. John McGirl and Mr. Ed Lavigne, representing the Mendota Water Company were present to report on the status of system improvements. Mr. McGirl stated that the company serves 227 homes in the Friendly Hills area and that of that number the company is aware of six severe pressure problems and rusty water. He stated that the company has been in contact with several firms in an attempt to solve the problems, and on the advice of the Layne Minnesota Company, the Water Company introduced a heavy concentration of chlorine into the water lines, hoping to open plugged lines. The chlorination did not produce any significant results, and the Water Company has retained the services of the Webster Company to do excavation and mechanical work on the water lines affecting the six homes. It was the company representatives' feelings that the chlorination would be adequate preventative maintenance for the rest of the system. Mr. McGirl pointed out that a regular schedule of chlorination would cost an additional $1.20 to $1.30 per home per month. Councilman Losleben asked what guidelines the Company used to determine that only six homes have pressure and volume problems and Mr. McGirl stated that only the homes of those who complained of problems were checked. Mr. Mike Korby, 772 Keokuk, stated that the water pressure at his home is insufficient even after chlorination. Another resident complained about a high chlorine content after flushing of the system. DAKOTA COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 440 • -October 15; 1974 Councilman Losleben stated that the Company should establish a set of guidelines to determine what pressure level would be insufficient. Mr. Leonard Dahl, 749.Decorah Lane, requested that the Company send a note with each water billing to notify the residents that if a pressure problem exists they should contact the Water Company. The Council requested the Water Company representatives to appear at the November 5 meeting to give a further report on correction of system deficiencies. After a brief discussion, Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 74-9.1, "RESOLUTION OPPOSING DIMINISHING AND DISCONTINUATION OF DAKOTA COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND SHARING." Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. COMPLETION OF Administrator Johnson stated that Thomas Olund has been PROBATIONARY employed in the Public Works Department since May 1, 1974 PERIOD and will complete his probationary period on November 1. Mr. Johnson recommended that he be given permanent employment status at the rate of $885 per month. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PROGRAM Mayor Huber moved that Thomas Olund be given permanent employment status with a salary of $835 per month, effective November 1, 1974. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson stated that Walter Johnson has been employed as a probationary employee in the Public Works. Department since May 1, 1974 and the probationary period will expire on November 1. He stated that two probationary reports filed by Johnson's supervisor indicated that his work habits and dependability were not acceptable and recommended that his employment be terminated. Administrator Johnson recommended that Walter Johnson not be given permanent status. Councilman Losleben moved that Walter Johnson be denied permanent employment status. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson explained for the Council his memo on the Dakota County Abandoned Vehicle Inventory Program and the County's request for authorization to inventory abandoned vehicles in Mendota Heights and support of the program. Page 441 October 15, 1974 Councilman Lockwood moved that the County be authorized to compile an inventory of abandoned motor vehicles in Mendota Heights and that the Council support the County's abandoned motor vehicle program. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 FIRE DEPARTMENT • Mayor Huber directed that the applications for membership in the Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Thomas Olund and Peter Kovacs be tabled until November 5. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Administrator Johnson presented Mayor Huber with the 1973 AWARD Pedestrian Safety Award which was awarded to the City by the Automobile Association. . MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS UTILITY TRUCK Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS ANIMAL HOSPITAL Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Administrator Johnson advised the Council members of a meeting sponsored by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities to give the local officials anopportunity to meet some of the candidates for election in the November 5 election. [ Administrator Johnson advised the Council that informal bids have been solicited and received for the purchase of a utility 1:- truck for the Public Works Department. The low bid for the truck cab and chassis was submitted by Southview Chevrolet in the amount of $3,717. The low bid for the truck body was submitted by Chas. Olson and Sons in the amount of $1,744. Mayor Huber moved that the bid for the 1975 truck cab and chassis be awarded to Southview Chevrolet and that the bid for the truck body be awarded to Chas. Olson and Sons. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson extended an invitation to the Council members from the Planning Commission to attend the Planning Commission meeting on October 22 for a discussion of the MTC small vehicle study and planning of the west end of the City. Councilman Losleben requested that a follow-up be made on 1 a Minnesota Highway Department response to the Trails Report. Building Inspector Bjorklund was directed to clarify with the State the status of an amendment to the Building Code covering Fireproofing of balconies on apartments and condominiums. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 74-92, "RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO THOMAS E. KOEPKE TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE AN ANIMAL HOSPITAL." Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. SWAN DRIVE Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 442 October 15, 1974 • Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 1506, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE OF NAME OF 'SWAN LANE' TO 'SWAN DRIVE'." Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. ROGERS LAKE LEVEL Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption of Resolution No. 74-93, CONTROL PROJECT "RESOLUTION REQUESTING PAYMENT FOR COUNTY PORTION OF ROGERS LAKE LEVEL CONTROL PROJECT COSTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 72, PROJECT NO. 4)." Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Councilman Lockwood moved the adoption of, the following motion: • Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LICENSES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 RESOLVED that the claims submitted to the City Council for payment, a summary of which is set forth on the list attache d hereto and identified as List of Claims submitted for payment, October 15, 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. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: • Dahlquist Plumbing Plumbing License K.J. Johnson Construction Company General Contractor License Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Wahl moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:50 o'clock P.M. G.M. Radabaugh ATTEST: Clerk-Treasurer Donald L. Huber Mayor