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1974-05-21 Council minutesPage 371 May 21, 1974 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, May 21, 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. Acting Mayor Lockwood called the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Acting Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen Losleben, Wahl and Gutzmer. Mayor Huber had notified the Council that he would be out of town. APPROVE MINUTES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 BID AWARD -- INLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS Councilman Losleben moved approval of the minutes of the May 7 meeting with correction. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 74-45, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR INLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 74, PROJECT NO. 1)," awarding the bid for construction of sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, streets and curb and gutter improvements to Fischer Sand and Aggregate Company of Rosemount, Minnesota in the amount of $88,906.10. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Ray Kempe, representing Mr. Rasmussen and Mr. Kimmel, CASE NO. 74-3, was present to request approval of a two-foot sideyard RASMUSSEN setback variance on each side of Lot 14, Block 7, T.T. Smith Subdivision No. 3 and a variance to build on a substandard lot (continued from May 7). Mr. Kempe stated that the Lennon Company has attempted to negotiate the purchase of two feet of property from each of the adjoining property owners, but that neither owner wishes to sell any property. The Council pointed out the problems which would arise in the future (if the sideyard variance were granted) if either of the homes on the adjoining properties were destroyed. The Council members suggested that Mr. Rasmussen alter the size of his proposed home so that it would fit on the sixty-foot lot without the necessity for sideyard variances. Councilman Gutzmer moved that the application be denied without prejudice to reapplication for variance to build a home on the sixty-foot lot. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 REQUEST FOR SEWER SERVICE Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PETITION FOR STREET VACATION MISCELLANEOUS Page 372 May 21, 1974 Mr. Harvey Bream was present to request an extension of the sanitary sewer system to serve Lots 9 through 15, Block 3, Somerset Park Addition. \ Mr. Bream also requested that the future owners of Lots 11, 13 and 14, Block 3, Somerset Park Addition, be allowed to construct temporary private sewer systems for use until the properties can be serviced by a public sanitary sewer system. Acting Mayor Lockwood moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare statements for signature by future owners of Lots 11, 13 and 14, agreeing that the lots will be connected to the public sanitary sewer system when it becomes available and that the construction of private sewer facilities on Lots 11, 13 and 14 be allowed conditioned upon receipt of executed copies of the statements (prepared by the-City Attorney.) Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74-46, "RESOLUTION ORDERING FEASIBILITY STUDY AND AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FOR LOTS 9 THROUGH 15, BLOCK 3, OF SOMERSET PARK ADDITION." Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of a petition for the vacation of Wachtler Avenue between Valley Curve Road and Hilltop Lane. The petition was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. The Council acknowledged receipt of a Metropolitan League of Municipalities notice of annual meeting to be held at 6:30 P.M. on June 6. Councilmen Wahl and Gutzmer indicated they would attend the meeting. FIRE DEPARTMENT The Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department MONTHLY REPORT monthly report for April, 1974. PARES AND The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the RECREATION April 23 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Administrator Johnson gave the Council a brief report on park dedication ceremony committee meetings. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Thomas Adkins, 554 Junction Lane, was present to point out to the Council the drainage problems on his property and request that the City do something to alleviate the problem. The Council stated that nothing can be done at the present time, however, it is hoped that the drainage problems in that area can be resolved in the near future. WACHTLER AVENUE Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 74-47, CONSTRUCTION "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF WACHTLER AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN MARIE AVENUE AND VALLEY CURVE," Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SALARY NEGOTIATIONS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 STREET SCARIFYING AND OILING MAINTENANCE Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 -STUDENT INTERN Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 373 • May 21, 1974 the hearing to be held on June 18. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson outlined for the Council his memo on 1974/75 Public Works Department salary negotiations, stating that the Local 320 proposal is almost identical to the Local 49'ers contract. After a brief discussion, Acting Mayor Lockwood moved that the items listed in the memo, with the exception of the additional (10th) holiday, be agreed to, approving the following: 1. TwYear contract, January 1, 1974 through December 31, 19i 2. Increase in standby time as requested by the Union. 3. Salary increases of $70.00 for 1974 and $80.00 for 1975. 4. Leadman position increased an additional $45.00 per month in 1974 and $65.00 per month in 1975. 5. City to continue to pay 100% of employee and dependent insurance. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. City Administrator Johnson outlined his memo on street scarifying and oiling maintenande for approximately two miles of City streets, which would include the following streets: Butler Avenue, Diego Lane, Esther Lane, Furlong Avenue, Junction Lane, Kendon Lane, Kirchner Avenue, Lakeview Avenue, Mayfield Heights Road, Miriam Avenue, Pierce (Hiawatha), Rogers Road, Simard Street, Spring Street, Swan Lane, Valley Lane and Winston Court. Administrator Johnson pointed out that a public hearing must be held, but that it would only be necessary to publish a notice of the hearing (mailed notices are not required). The Council indicated a desire to have notices mailed to the residents involved. Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption of Resolution No. 74-48, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF 1974 STREET OILING IMPROVEMENTS." Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson requested approval of the employment of a student intern, Gary Eitel, for the summer at a salary of $30.00 per week. Acting Mayor Lockwood moved that Gary Eitel be employed as student intern for June, July and August, 1974. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Page 374 May21, 1974 LICENSING Councilman Losleben requested that rules and policies for PROCEDURES contractors doing work in the City be drawn up and given to all contractors applying for licenses. The Council expressed concern that contractors, especially those not previously licensed in Mendota Heights, were doing work prior to license approval by the Council, and that general contractors were not notifying sub-contractors that they must be licensed. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilman Losleben moved that the City Clerk be directed to enforce the City ordinances regulating licensing, as they are written, and that a stamp stating that all sub-contractors must be licensed should be acquired and stamped on all building permits. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. yr 1974 STREET Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption of Resolution . IMPROVEMENTS Number 74-49, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF 1974 STREET IMPROVEMENTS," the hearing scheduled for 8:00 P.M. on June 11. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 OSA FUNDS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 INVESTMENTS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilman Losleben moved that the Acting Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to execute a Declaration of Restrictions relative to the HUD Park Grant. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Councilman Gutzmer moved that the Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to redeem Certificate No. 7991, for Funds 12, 17 and the General Fund in the amount of $100,000. Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. LIST OF CLAIMS Acting Mayor Lockwood 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, May 21, 1974, having been audited by the City Council, be and are hereby allowed and the Acting Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Mendota Heights are hereby authorized and directed to issue City checks in payment of said claims. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MALT BEVERAGE Councilman Losleben moved that an On and Off-Sale 3.2 Malt LICENSE Beverage License be granted to Par 3 Golf Catirse. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 375 May 21, 1974 LICENSES Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Kleve Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Ray N. Welter Heating Company Robert W. Compton Rascher Plumbing & Heating Thompson Plumbing Co., Inc. Granger Plumbing & Heating, Inc. W.C. Bruestle Dakota Plumbing & Heating Burhman Plumbing & Heating Doody, Inc. Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the Heating License Heating License Masonry License Plumbing License Plumbing License Plumbing License Plumbing License Plumbing License Plumbing License Plumbing License motion. 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: 11:15 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: Robert G. Lockwood Acting Mayor