1974-05-07 Council minutesMay 7, 1974
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, May 7, 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 late.
APPROVE Councilman Gutzmer moved approval of the minutes of the
MINUTES April 16 meeting.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
RASMUSSEN At the request of Mr. Gary Rasmussen that the discussion of
VARIANCE his Planning Commission application for variance be
postponed, Mayor Huber moved that Planning CommiSsion Case
No. 74-3 be continued to May 21.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
SPACE STUDY
COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Huber directed that the matter of the Space Study
proposals be held over until additional study of the
proposals has been made.
The Council acknowledged receipt of City of West St. Paul
Resolution No. 74-35 regarding the reapportionment of
Dakota County Commissioner Districts. The Council also
acknowledged receipt of a memo from the League of
Minnesota Municipalities regarding the nominations for 1974
officers and directors.
MINNESOTA In response to a Minnesota Highway Department request,
HIGHWAY Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74-33,
DEPARTMENT "RESOLUTION ASSURING NON-ENCROACHMENT ON RIGHT-OF-WAY OF
TRUNK HIGHWAY 110."
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
COMMUNICATIONS
The Council acknowledged receipt of an invitation from the
City of Mound to attend the opening and dedication
ceremonies for the new municipal office building.
FIRE SERVICE
PENSION
INCREASE
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
MENDOTA WATER
COMPANY RATE
INCREASE REQUEST
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
CARLSON/KIRCHERT
PETITION FOR
IMPROVEMENTS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PARK PROJECT
CHANGE ORDER
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
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Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption of Resolution
Number 74-34, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FIREMEN'S RELIEF
ASSOCIATION BYLAWS AMENDMENTS."
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Councilman Gutzmer moved that a hearing on the Mendota
Water Company rate increase request be scheduled for
June 18 at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a petition for
sewer and water improvements from Albert Carlson,
2300 Pagel Road and Evan Kirchert, 2294 Dodd Road.
Administrator Johnson stated that it is proposed to
run a small purpose sewer line from Apache Street to
the Carlson property and then to work with the Mendota
Water Company to install two water services to serve
the properties. The estimated cost for the proposed
project is $6,000 to $7,000.
The Council directed the City Attorney to obtain a
written waiver of hearing from the petitioners and
asked that Mr. Kirchert be requested to submit a
written statement agreeing that the second'residence
on his property will not be used as a residence when
the present occupants no longer reside there.
Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution No. 74-35,
"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING KIRCHERT AND CARLSON PETITION AND
FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS."
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Park Planner Lee Starr was present to request approval of
Change Order No. 4, for Park Project No. 2, which w ould
change the completion date for construction of the Rogers
Lake Park shelter, entry court and footbridge to
June 1, 1974.
Councilman Losleben moved the approval of Change
Order No. 4, Park Project No. 2.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of the April 23, 1974
Planning Commission minutes.
Councilman Lockwood arrived at 8:40 P.M.
RESOLUTION
NUMBER 74 -36
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74 -36,
"RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE ACACIA PARK AREA
SANITARY SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENT FUND."
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
RESOLUTION Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution
NUMBER 74 -37 Number 74 -37, "RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER THE ROGER'S LAKE
SHORE ADDITION' AND CURLEY'S VALLEY VIEW STREET
IMPROVEMENT FUND'S EQUITY AND LIABILITIES TO THE ROGER'S
LAKE SHORE ADDITION AND CURLEY'S VALTRY VIEW STREET DEBT
SERVICE FUND."
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
RESOLUTION Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74 -38,
NUMBER 74 -38 "RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER THE FURLONG AVENUE STREET
IMPROVEMENT FUND'S EQUITY AND LIABILITIES TO THE FURLONG
AVENUE STREET DEBT SERVICE FUND."
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
RESOLUTION Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution
NUMBER 74 -39 Number 74 -39, "RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER THE HIGHLAND HEIGHTS
SOUTH, SOMERSET HILLS, SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK, TILSEN'S
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS AND CHERRY HILLS SANITARY SEWER, STORM
SEWER, WATER AND STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND'S EQUITY AND
ASSETS TO THE HIGHLAND HEIGHTS SOUTH, SOMERSET HILLS,
SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK, TILSEN'S HIGHLAND HEIGHTS AND
CHERRY HILLS SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER AND
STREET DEBT SERVICE FUND."
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
RESOLUTION Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution
NUMBER 74 -40 Number 74 -40, "RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL
PARK FUND."
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
RESOLUTION Councilman Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution
NUMBER 74 -41 Number 74 -41, "RESOLUTION TO CLARIFY THE ALLOCATION OF
THE GENERAL FUND LEVY COLLECTED IN 1973."
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
STREET City Administrator Johnson outlined for the Council
MAINTENANCE the 1974 Street Maintenance Analysis report.
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Councilman Gutzmer concurred with permanently surfacing
the deteriorated streets but suggested that the streets
in the Junction Lane area be scarified this year and
that the streets be permanently surfaced when the storm
sewers are constructed.
After considerable discussion, the Council concurred with
the recommendations contained in the analysis.
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution
Number 74-42, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF
FEASIBILITY REPORT ON PROPOSED 1974 STREET IMPROVEMENTS,"
proposing the permanent surfacing of South Lane, Knob
Road, Callahan Place, Ivy Falls Avenue, Sunset Lane,
Ashley Lane, Norma Lane, Kay Avenue and Walsh Lane.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PARKS AND The Council acknowledged receipt of the March 27 Parks and
RECREATION Recreation Commission minutes. Councilman Gutzmer asked
COMMISSION that the minutes be corrected to reflect that the Council
MINUTES had authorized the letting of bids for a large lawn
mower.
PARK MOWER Mr. Kevin Howe, Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman,
BID AWARD was present to recommend that the bid for a large-type
lawn mower be awarded to the lowest bidder, Minnesota Toro,
Inc. for a seven-gang hydraulic mowing tractor (with
trade-in).
Councilman Losleben moved that the bid for a hydraulic
mowing tractor be awarded to Minnesota Toro, Inc. for a
seven-gang hydraulic mowing tractor, with trade, in the
amount of $8,700.00.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PARK Park Commission Chairman n Kevin Howe explained for the
DEDICATION Council proposed park dedication ceremonies as recommended
CEREMONIES by the Park and Recreation Commission. He also stated
that the Commission had recommended the formation of a
park dedication committee, and that Mrs. Dorothy Hughes
has volunteered to chair the committee.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
MISCELLANEOUS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilman Wahl moved that the establishment of a
committee for park dedication ceremonies be approved.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber moved that a letter of appreciation be
sent to Miss Annalee Stewart for her service on the
Planning Commission.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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Mr. Carmen Tuminelly and Dr. Tom Koepke were present to
request concept approval to construct a veterinary
hospital on the property adjacent to the Lee's Floor and
Janitor Company building. The Council pointed out that
the property is zoned B-1 and that there is no provision
in the B-1 zoning district for such a land use.
After a brief discussion of the matter, Mayor Huber stated
that the Council would research where animal hospitals are
located in other communities and also suggested that
Dr. Koepke check into the possibility of purchasing
property in the City that is zoned B-2.
EMPLOYMENT City Administrator Johnson requested Council confirmation
APPOINTMENTS of the employment of Thomas Olund and Walter Johnson
to the Public Works Department.
Mayor Huber moved the confirmation of the appointments
of Thomas Olund and Walter Johnson to the Public Works
Department with a starting salary of $747.50 per month.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LEXINGTON Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption of Resolution
AVENUE Number 73-43, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING JOINT RECONSTRUCTION
OF LEXINGTON AVENUE (DAKOTA COUNTY HIGHWAY 43)."
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ROUTE/RIDERSHIP Administrator Johnson stated that Dakota County officials
PROJECT have requested that the Council appoint an elected official
and a citizen to represent the City on the Route/Ridership
Improvement Project Committee.
Mayor Huber moved that Councilman Losleben be appointed
to the Committee and that he be directed to appoint a
citizen to the committee.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
DAKOTA COUNTY Administrator Johnson advised the Council that the Dakota
PLATTING County officials have postponed the hearing on proposed
LEGISLATION platting legislation until August 6. Mayor Huber directed
the Administrator to work with the Planning Commission,
drawing up recommendations on the platting legislation
to bring to the Council.
NSP AGREEMENT
Administrator Johnson stated that the City Engineer has
been working with NSP on the relocation of power and gas
lines in the center section of Marie Avenue.
Engineer Kishel has now received an agreement from NSP
• to raise two high-voltage power lines and to relocate the
six-inch propane pipe line. The fee for these adjustments
is $12,000.
Mayor Huber moved the approval of the agreement with NSP
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for adjustment of gas and power lines.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
MARIE AVENUE Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption of Resolution
IMPROVEMENTS, Number 74-44, "RESOLUTION ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR
IMPROVEMENT BIDS FOR MARIE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN DODD
NO. 73, PROJECT ROAD AND DELAWARE AVENUE (IMPROVEMENT NO. 73, PROJECT
NO. 1 NO. 1)," setting the bid date for May 29 at 2:00 P.M.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
1974 SEAL Mayor Huber moved that the final plans and specifications
COATING for 1974 seal coating be accepted and that the bid opening
be set for May 30 at 2:00 P.M.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ENGINEERING STATUS The Council acknowledged receipt of the Engineering Status
REPORT Report for April, 1974.
FEASIBILITY The Council acknowledged receipt of the feasibility report
STUDY for Lexington Highland East and Lexington Highland West
improvements.
ORDINANCE Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Ordinance Number 121,
NUMBER 121 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 6," establishing
rules governing conduct and procedure of the City
Council.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ORDINANCE Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Ordinance Number 122,
NUMBER 122 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 36," adopting the
Minnesota State Building Code.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
AUDIT the Council acknowledged reciept of the 1973 City Audit.
LIST OF CLAIMS Mayor Huber 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 7, 1974, having been audited by the City
Council, be and are hereby allowed and the 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: 5
Nays: 0
MALT BEVERAGE
LICENSE
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
INVESTMENTS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ADJOURN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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Mayor Huber moved that an Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor.
License be granted to Hannigan's Kwik Shop.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of licenses,
granting licenses to:
Jorgenson Contracting
Burton L. Anderson
Byers-Builders, Inc.
Environmental
Development Corp.
Kiputh & Grothe Co.
Dennis C. Kluis
McCarthy Construction Co.
Pemtom, Inc.
A. Binder and Sons
Steven D. Sams
D & H Cement Co., Inc.
Excavating License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
Heating and Air Conditioning
License
General Contractor License
Cement and Masonry License
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Councilman Lockwood moved that the City Clerk-Treasurer
be authorized to reinvest $100,000 from the Park Bond
Fund to the General Fund, Fund Number 12 and Fund
Number 17, and $100,000 from Fund Number 17 to Fund
Number 12.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
There being no further business to come before the
Council,. Councilman Lockwood moved that the meeting be
adjourned.
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:25 o'clock P.M.
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