1974-06-18 Council minutesPage 385
June 18, 1974
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, June 18, 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 Losleben, and Gutzmer.
Councilman Wahl had notified the Council that he would be absent.
Councilman Lockwood had notified the Council that he would be late.
APPROVE
MINUTES
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
_ Councilman Losleben moved the approval of the minutes
of the June 4 meeting.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
HEARING -- WACHTLER
AVENUE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Councilman Lockwood arrived at 8:05 P.M.
Mayor Huber opened the meeting for the puipose of a
feasibility hearing on the proposed improvement of Wachtler
Avenue between Marie Avenue and Valley Curve Road.
Mayor Huber turned the meeting over to City Administrator
Johnson for a brief history.
Administrator Johnson stated that notices of the proposed
improvement had been mailed to the residents involved and
had been published in the official newspaper. He stated
that during the preparation of the Marie Avenue plans it
became apparent that this section of Wachtler should be
completed in order to give access onto Marie Avenue from
the Bunker Hills area. The hearing was called to notify
the two affected property owners that they may be assessed
with a sideyard assessment for the project. It is proposed
to construct a thirty foot street without curb and gutters.
Mayor Huber asked for questions or comments from the
audience.
Richard Sherlock, 1822 Valley Curve Road, asked about
drainage, the possibility of curbs and gutters and the
timing of the construction.
Brian Birch, 755 Willow Lane, submitted a letter objecting
to the proposed improvement.
Mayor Huber stated that anyone wishing to submit written
objections to the project could state his name and
objection on a list provided by the City Clerk.
There being no further questions or comments, Mayor Huber
moved that the hearing be closed.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
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The hearing was closed at 8:30 o'clock P.M.
Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74-56,
"RESOLUTION ORDERING PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF WACHTT,ER
AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN MARIE AVENUE AND VALLEY
CURVE AND ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR."
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
1974 STREET City Administrator Johnson gave the Council a brief outline
IMPROVEMENTS, of the hearing held on June 11. He stated that the Council
(IMPROVEMENT discussed a number of problem areas and construction details,
NO. 74, PROJECT many of which will be considered if the improvement project
NO. 5) is ordered in. Mayor Huber asked Councilman Lockwood to
review the comments received at the June 11 hearing.
Councilman Lockwood gave the Council a brief analysis on the
comments received on the proposed improvements, stating that
the major objections came from residents of Ivy Falls Avenue
and Callahan Place. Councilman Lockwood stated that most of
the residents on Ivy Falls who objected seemed to feel that
some other approach would be more favorable, such as street
oiling; the residents on Callahan Place seemed to object
only if no provisions are made for a cul-de-sac at the end
of Callahan at Warrior Drive.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a petition from residents
on Walsh Lane objecting to the proposed improvements. The
Council also acknowledged receipt of a petition from
residents on Callahan Place objecting to the proposed
improvements unless a dead end and cul-de-sac on the east
of Callahan Place are included in the project.
Mr. Dave Eckstrom, 975 Kay Avenue stated that the Walsh Lane
petition would represent one-third of the residents and that
he is completely in favor of the proposed improvements.
Mrs. Francis Filipczak, 1905 Walsh Lane, stated that she is
a new property owner and signed the petition for two
reasons: because she felt she should consider the opinion
of the other residents on Walsh Lane and because of the
financial burden on some of the property owners who signed
the petition. She stated that she is not personally opposed
to the improvements.
The Council discussed at length the objections received and
the problems which would arise if the improvements are not
ordered in at this time. Engineer Kishel explained for the
residents on Callahan Place a proposal to install a dividing
meridian at the intersection of Warrior Drive and Callahan
Place when Warrior Drive is constructed.
Mr. Roy LaPean, 620 Callahan Place, stated that he believes
the residents on Callahan would be in favor of the project
if such a meridian would be constructed on Warrior Drive and
also requested that East Callahan from Callahan Place and
Warrior Drive to Marie Avenue not be included in the project.
Councilman Gutzmer moved that the project be approved with
Vote on amended
motion:
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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the exception of Ivy Falls Avenue.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Gutzmer moved to
amend the original motion to include all of the streets in
the original proposal with the exception of East Callahan,
moving the adoption of Resolution Number 74-57, "RESOLUTION
ORDERING 1974 STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND ORDERING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR (IMPROVEMENT NO. 74, PROJECT NO. 5)."
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
RECESS Mayor Huber called a recess at 9:45 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was readjourned at 9:52 o'clock P.M.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
REPORT
PARK-A-RAMA
The Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department
monthly report for May, 1974.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a brochure outlining
Park-A-Rama activities. Administrator Johnson pointed out
that the dedication ceremonies will be held on June 30
between 7:00 and 8:00 P.M.
LABOR Administrator Johnson stated that at the May 21 meeting
NEGOTIATIONS the Council approved the labor contract for 1974/75 with the
Public Works Department with the exception of a tenth
holiday. Mr. Johnson stated that he has been advised by
the Union Business Agent that the granting of the tenth
holiday is relatively consistent among municipalities, and
is part of the Operating Engineers' contract, and that if the
tenth holiday (Good Friday) is not granted, the City will be
requested to enter into binding arbitration or allow the right
to strike.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
After considerable discussion on the matter,
Councilman Losleben moved that the Public Works Department
contract for 1974-1975 be approved, including a provision
allowing a tenth holiday (Good Friday) in 1975.
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
Attorney Winthrop stated that the IRS has requested some
technical changes in the Deferred Compensation Plan and
asked that the Council approve the execution of amendments
to the Plan which would incorporate the IRS changes.
Mayor Huber moved that the amendment to the Deferred
Compensation Plan be approved.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
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SPACE STUDY Administrator Johnson distributed to the Council a Space
Study proposal submitted by Midwest Planning and Research.
LEE'S FLOOR AND
JANITOR SERVICE
Councilman Gutzmer pointed out that the water from the Lee's
Floor and Janitor building is not draining properly and the
drainage plan is not in accordance with the plans approved
by the Council.
The Council directed the Administrator to work with the
building inspector and city attorney to see what can be
done about the drainage problems.
CARLSON/KIRCHERT Councilman Losleben stated that he has spoken to the Kircherts
SEWER AND WATER regarding the second residence on their property and that
the Kircherts are reluctant to turn the second residence into
a garage after the present tenants move. 'He stated that the
Kircherts will agree not to rent out the structure but wish
to be able to use the house for visiting relatives and friends
for short periods of time.
CHANGE ORDER,
ROGERS LAKE LEVEL
CONTROL PROJECT
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
BOARD OF REVIEW
TEMPORARY
IMPROVEMENT BONDS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
The Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a new resolu'
tion which would define the use of a "temporary" residence,
and restricting the use of the second residence.
Councilman Lockwood moved the approval of Change Order
Number 1, Rogers Lake Level Control Project, for the
furnishing and installation of retaining walls on the inlet
structure at Rogers Lake, in the amount of $559.72.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
City Clerk-Treasurer Radabaugh reminded the Council members
that the annual Board of Review will be held on June 26
at 8:00 P.M. at City Hall.
Financial Advisor Larry Shaughnessy was present to explain
to the Council the current improvement costs and the
financing necessary. He requested the Council to authorize
bids for $645,000 temporary improvement bonds.
Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74-58,
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING OF 1974 IMPROVEMENTS."
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
LIST OF CLAIMS Councilman Losleben moved the Council to adopt 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, June 18, 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 Gutzmer seconded the motion.
LIQUOR LICENSES
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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Councilman Losleben moved that a Club On-Sale Liquor
License be granted to the Mendakota Country Club.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
Councilman Lockwood moved that a Club On-Sale Liquor
License be granted to the Somerset Country Club.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Councilman Lockwood moved approval of the list of licenses,
granting licenses to:
Jotblad Sewer Co.
Rumpca Excavating, Inc.
Dahn Excavating Co.
Sam Zappa Contracting, Inc.
Sun Excavating, Inc.
Harold Wilber
Sheehy Construction Company
Aquarius Swimming Pool Co., Inc.
Genz-Ryan Plumbing & Heating Co.
Egan & Sons Company
Snelling Company
Lakeland Brick & Stone, Inc.
Swanco, Inc.
Genz-Ryan Plumbing & Heating Co.
Wenzel Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Rivard Plumbing & Heating
Company, Inc.
Lawrence Signs, Inc.
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
Excavating License
Excavating License
Excavating License
Excavating License
Excavating License
Fence Installation License
General Contractor License.
General Contractor License
Heating License
Heating License
Heating License
Masonry License
Masonry License
Plumbing License
Plumbing License
Plumbing License
Sign Installation License
INLAND CONSTRUCTION Building Inspector Bjorklund presented plans for Inland
BUILDING PLANS Construction Company for a building to be located in the
industrial park. The Council briefly reviewed the plans and
noted that several changes would have to be made in the plans
before any approval would be given, as the plans do not meet
the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
ADJOURN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ATTEST:
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Gutzmer moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Mayor Huber seconded the moti.
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Donald L. Huber
Mayor
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