1974-06-04 Council minutesPage 376
. June 4,.1974
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, June 4, 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, Wahl and Gutzmer.
Councilman Lockwood had notified the Council that he would be absent.
APPROVE Councilman Wahl moved the approval of the minutes of
MINUTES the may 21 meeting.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
BID AWARD -- Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74-50,
IMPROVEMENT NO. 73 "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PROJECT NO. 1 CONSTRUCTION OF MARIE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN
DODD ROAD AND DELAWARE AVENUE (IMPROVEMENT NO. 73,
PROJECT NO. 1)," awarding the bid for construction of
street and curb and gutter improvements to McNamara-Vivant
Contracting Company, Inc. of Apple Valley, Minnesota in the
amount of $196,073.40.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
BID AWARD --
1974 SEAL COATING
AND STREET OILING
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution
Number 74-51, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR 1974 SEAL COATING," awarding the bid to
Bituminous Roadways, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota in the
amount of $13,021.25.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74-52,
"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1974
STREET OILING," awarding the bid to Allied Blacktop Company
of Minneapolis, Minnesota in the amount of $5,590.00.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from County
Commissioner Leo Murphy regarding future Lexington Avenue
improvements. The Council also acknowledged receipt of
a letter from Mr. Vernon Gunderson, 1916 Walsh Lane, in
favor of the proposed 1974 street improvement project.
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June 4, 1974
Mayor Huber acknowledged receipt of a letter from the
City of St. Louis Park and a resolution regarding the
modification of the selection criteria for Federal Aid
to Urban Projects.
. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution
Number 74-53, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING MODIFICATION OF
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR FEDERAL AID TO URBAN PROJECTS."
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE NO. 74-7,
SCHAAK ELECTRONICS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE NO. 74-8,
LAVIGNE
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
• PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE NO. 74-9,
LAWRENCE SIGN CO.
(VENTURE TRAVEL)
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE NO. 74-10,
SPRAFKA (ODLAUG)
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
The Council acknowledged receipt of the May 28, 1974
Planning Commission minutes.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Wahl moved that the
Schaak Electronics application for sign permit be denied.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Mr. E. G. Lavigne, 720 Pontiac Place, was present to request
a variance from the sideyard setback requirement to construct
a pool and a variance to continue a six-foot chain link
fence around the pool.
Councilman Losleben moved the approval of a one-foot
sideyard variance and a variance to continue the six-foot
chain link fence.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission,
Mayor Huber moved the approval of the Lawrence Sign Company
application to construct a channel-letter sign for the -
Venture Travel Company located in the Mendota Plaza Shopping
Center.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Mr. Bruce Odlaug, representing Mr. Sprafka and Mr. Tesar,
was present to request approval of a registered land survey
for six acres of property located immediately west of the
Ivy Heights Plat. The Council discussed the matter at length
and expressed concern about utility easements and the
buildability of Lot C. The Council advised Mr. Odlaug that
the sewer and water assessments, totalling $2,800, for Lot B
must be paid.
• Councilman Losleben moved approval of the application for
approval of a registered land survey, provided that the plat
be for Lots A and B, and Lot C would be deleted from the plat
and provided that the owners satisfy the City Engineer
concerning the utility easements.
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE NO. 74-11,
WACHTLER AVENUE
VACATION
DAKOTA COUNTY
PLATTING
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PARES AND
RECREATION
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAYS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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After a brief discussion of the petition to vacate Wachtler
Avenue, Mayor Huber suggested that the Planning Commission
reconsider the petition and study all of Wachtler Avenue
to determine if there would be any adverse affects caused
by a vacation of Wachtler, especially at the north end.
The Council referred the matter to the Planning Commission
and Park Commission for further consideration.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a draft letter from the
Planning Commission to the Dakota County Commissioners listin,
the Commission's recommendations on proposed Dakota County
platting legislation.
Councilman Wahl moved that the contents of the letter be
approved and directed the City Administrator to transmit
the letter to the County Commissioners, stating the Council's
concurrence with the recommendations.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded •the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Park
Commission Chairman Kevin Howe regarding fencing around the
pond in the Marie Avenue park site. The Commission suggested
a fencing policy for the park sites and recommended that it
be approved by the Council. The memo also stated that much
study has been made on placing a fence around the pond in the
Marie Park and recommended that no fence be installed.
The Council commended the Commission for its work on this
matter and supported the Commission's recommendations.
Mayor Huber moved that the Commission recommendations on
fencing be approved and that fencing in the Marie Park be
rejected.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of the 1974 recreation
brochure.
Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 74-54,
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAYS," June 22
through June 30, in conjunction with the park dedication
ceremonies and Park-a-Rama celebration.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Dr. Tom Koepke was present to request permission to construct
a veterinary hospital in a B-2 zoning district. Mayor Huber
asked Dr. Koepke to bring in copies of ordinances from other
municipalities allowing veterinary hospitals in B-1 or B-2
zoning districts.
The Council referred the matter to the Planning Commission
for recommendation.
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KIRCHERT/ Public Works Inspector Chet Pearson gave the Council a
CARLSON brief history of the proposed Kirchert/Carlson sewer and
SEWER AND water project. Mr. Pearson pointed out that Mr. Kirchert
WATER has been reluctant to sign a letter stating that the second
structure on his lot will not be used as a residence after
the present tenant moves from the property. The Council
directed Mr. Pearson to continue working on the matter and
try to find a solution to the problem.
LICENSING
BIKE/PEDESTRIAN
WAYS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
• The Council discussed at length the matter of licensing
procedure. It was the concensus of the Council that the
past licensing policy should be followed, but that licenses
questioned by the Building Inspector must be approved by the
Council prior to permit issuance.
Councilman Losleben expressed his concern about providing
bicycle and pedestrian ways on City streets. The Council
discussed the matter of bike/pedestrian ways and the
discussion drifted into a discussion of the present need
for pedestrian ways along TH 49.
Councilman Losleben moved that the City Administrator be
directed to contact the proper Minnesota Highway Department
officials relative to installing a bicycle/pedestrian way
along TH 49 from Delaware Avenue to Blue Gentian Road.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
WATER RATE Mayor Huber moved that a hearing on the Mendota Water Company
HEARING rate increase request be scheduled for 9:00 P.M. on
Tuesday, July 2.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
MARIE AVENUE Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74-55,
IMPROVEMENTS "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MARIE
AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, DODD ROAD TO VICTORIA AVENUE (1MPROVEMEN'
NO. 73, PROJECT NO. 2)."
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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 4, 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 Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
FIREWORKS
PERMIT
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
MALT BEVERAGE
LICENSE
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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June 4, 1974 .
Mayor Huber moved that a fireworks permit be granted to
Somerset Country Club for July 4, 1974.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Councilman Wahl moved that a 3.2 on-sale malt beverage
license be granted to the Volunteer Firemen's Association
for June 29 and 30.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Councilman Losleben moved the approval of the list of
licenses, granting licenses to:
Voigt Movers
Otting Housemovers
Capp Homes
Kallin, Inc.
B-Tu-Mix Co.
Ulmer Construction Co.
Gorco Construction Co.
Minnesota Exteriors, Inc.
Suburban Lighting Co.
Valley Investments
Tuminelly, Inc.
Bream Homes, Inc.
Klamm Plumbing and Heating
Maplewood Plumbing and
Heating, Inc.
William Murr Plumbing, Inc.
Baars Plumbing and Heating
St. Paul Plumbing and
Heating Co.
Todora's Remodeling, Inc.
Suburban Heating Co., Inc.
Centraire, Inc.
Complete Air Heating and
Cooling, Inc.
Weierke Trenching and
Excavating Company
Maplewood Sewer and Water
Webster Company, Inc.
Custom Masonry
W.W. Nelson Construction
Trana & Craven Masonry
Concrete Service Company
Swanco, Inc.
House Movers License
House Movers License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
Plumbing License
Plumbing License
Plumbing License
Plumbing License
Plumbing License
Plumbing License
Heating License
Heating License
Heating License
Excavating License
Excavating License
Excavating License
Masonry License
Masonry License
Masonry License
Masonry License
General Contractor License
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
ADJOURN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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June 4, 1974
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Gutzmer moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:03 o'clock P.M.
ATTEST:
Donald L. Huber
Mayor
H
abaugh
Clerk-T easurer