Loading...
1974-04-16 Council minutesPage 358 April 16, 1974 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, April 16, 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, Losleben, Wahl and Gutzmer. APPROVE Councilman Wahl moved approval of the minutes of the MINUTES April 2'meeting. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 INSURANCE Mr. John Stryker, of Lang Insurance Company, and COMMITTEE • Mr. Jerry Gibbons, of Jerry Gibbons Insurance Company, were present to discuss Mr. Gibbons' letter proposing an Insurance Committee to determine the City's insurance needs. He explained the objectives of an insurance committee stating that such a committee, consisting of twelve agents, has been working with Independent School District 197 for several years. He stated that the committee would be composed of agents living in Mendota Heights, they would solicit competitive insurance bids, probably meeting two or three times a year to go over the City's insurance problems and needs, and the commissions would be shared by the whole committee. MTC ROUTES After a lengthy discussion, the Council thanked Mr. Gibbons and Mr. Stryker and indicated that the Council will consider the proposal. Mr. Robert Schreier and Mr. Sam Jacobs of the Metropolitan Transit Commission were present to outline two proposed bus routes through Mendota Heights: Route 45 from Burnsville to St. Paul, and Route 46 from Rosemount to St. Paul. Mr. Schreier outlined several aspects of the proposal including approximate destination and arrival times, rates (40 beyond Mendota Heights Road, 30' from that point on) and frequency of trips -- two morning and two afternoon trips on Route 45, and one morning and one afternoon trip on Route 46. The City officials, working with MTC representatives, will determine the location of stops on the routes, and after the stops have been determined and approved, the MTC would supply T-signs and the City would be requested to provide posts for the signs and labor. The approximate time for initiation of service is June 1, 1974 and the newest MTC busses will be provided. Page 359 April 16, 1974 After a lengthy discussion of the proposal, Councilman Lockwood moved the approval of the proposed routes as presented and the acknowledgement of the City's responsibility in helping to determine stop locations and the erection of associated sign posts. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PLANNING The Council acknowledged receipt of the April 9 Planning COMMISSION Commission minutes. MINUTES PLANNING The Council briefly discussed Mr. Gauw's application for COMMISSION a variance to expand his home which is located in a CASE #74-2, B-1A district. GAUW Mayor Huber moved that a variance be granted to Mr. Kenneth J. Gauw, 1189 Rogers Road, allowing Mr. Gauw to expand his present home by constructing a room addition over the existing patio which presently forms the roof of his attached garage. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PLANNING Mr. Gary Rasmussen, along with Mr. Jim Lennon and COMMISSION Mrs. Betty Armstrong of the Lennon Realty, were present CASE #74-3, to discuss Mr. Rasmussen's application for a two-foot RASMUSSEN sideyard setback variance on each side of Lot 14, Block 7, T.T. Smith's Subdivision No. 3. Mr. Lennon stated that his firm is handling the sale of the sixty-foot lot to Mr. Rasmussen. Several members of the Council pointed out that the lot size is 2,400 square feet less than the minimum size for a buildable lot as defined in the Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Lockwood stated that he would like to have Mr. Rasmussen attempt to purchase an additional nine feet on each side of the lot in an attempt to enlarge the lot to at least the minimum allowable size. RECESS Mayor Huber called a recess at 10:05 o'clock P.M. The meeting readjourned at 10:20 o'clock P.M. PLANNING After a lengthy discussion of the case, Mayor Huber COMMISSION moved that the matter be continued to May 7 so that a CASE #74-3 sincere effort can be made to acquire additional property. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 INLAND CONSTRUCTION Mr. Al Stefani, of the Inland Construction Company, COMPANY FINAL was present to request approval of the final plat for the PLAT Inland Industrial Park. Administrator Johnson stated that Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMUNICATIONS Page 360 April 16, 1974 two matters need to be resolved prior to approving the final plat -- the easement on Lot 1 should be modified in accordance with the City Engineer's recommendation; and the park contribution must be approved. He further stated that Inland has proposed a park contribution of $1,000 per acre. Mayor Huber moved the approval of the grading plans and the final plat, stipulating the following conditions: 1. That an easement along the TH 13 right-of-way be modified in accordance with the City Engineer's recommendation; 2. That the park donation of $30,000 be accepted in accordance with the following: $15,000 to be submitted upon submission of the plat hardshells; $15,000 to be submitted on September 1, 1974 or upon issuance of the third building permit, whichever comes first. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Lynn Johnson, 689 Arcadia Drive, commending the Police Department for their recent assistance to the Johnson family. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Representative Walter Klaus regarding the Dakota County Road Bonding Legislation. SPACE The Council acknowledged receipt of proposals to perform a STUDY space study from Bettenburg, Townsend, Stolte and Comb and from Bergstedt, Wholberg, Bergquist, Rohkohl. LABOR City Administrator Johnson outlined for the Council a memo RELATIONS from the League of Minnesota Municipalities regarding their SERVICE labor relations service, stating that the contract price would be $750. Mayor Huber moved the League of Minnesota Municipalities contract for labor relations service be approved. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 EAGAN LAND USE The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from City Planner DEVELOPMENT Barbara Lukermann, of Midwest Planning and Research, GUIDE outlining remarks in response to the Eagan Land Use Development Guide. Administrator Johnson stated that the Planning Commission had approved the report and recommended that it be used as the City's official remarks at the Metropolitan Council Physical Development Guide Committee meeting to be held on May 1. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilman Gutzmer moved that the report be approved and submitted to the Metropolitan Council. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Page 361 April 16, 1974 INLAND Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74 -31, INDUSTRIAL "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR INLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 74, PROJECT NO. 1), setting the bid date for May 20 at 10:00 a.m. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MARIE AVENUE Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption of Ordinance PARKING Number 120, "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE RESTRICTIONS NORTH SIDE OF MARIE AVENUE BETWEEN DODD ROAD AND DELAWARE AVENUE." Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DEPARTMENT REPORTS The Council acknowledged receipt of the Police and Fire Department reports for March, 1974. PARKS AND The Council acknowledged receipt of the February 26, 1974 RECREATION Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. COMMISSION MINUTES MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS City Administrator Johnson outlined for the Council a meeting with City Planner Barbara Lukermann and the representatives of the Catholic Cemeteries Association. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Edward Stringer regarding the homestead taxes in Mendota Heights. LILYDALE Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution SEWER Number 74 -32, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONNECTION AGREEMENT," allowing a sewer connection for a portion of the Diamond Jim's property with a connection charge in the amount of $4,125.00. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS Administrator Johnson outlined for the Council proposed Minnesota Highway Department improvements for TH 110 to take place this summer, stating that the Highway Department intends to place a 3/4 inch overlay on TH 110 from the Mendota Bridge to South St. Paul. He further stated that the Highway Department also intends to install an additional north -bound lane on TH 49 north of TH 110. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Ray N. Welter Heating Company certifying the heating system installed by Home Heating and Air Conditioning at 1648 James Road. INVESTMENTS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Page 362 • April 16, 1974 Councilman Gutzmer moved that the City Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to invest $63,887.27 from the General Fund to purchase $65,000 Treasury Bills due June 21, 1974. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of the City Financial Statement for March, 1974. 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, April 16, 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 Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MALT Councilman Wahl moved that an Off-Sale Malt Beverage BEVERAGE License be granted to Red Owl Stores, Inc. LICENSES Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilman Losleben moved that an On and. Off- Sale Malt Beverage License be granted to George's Golf Range, Inc. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilman Lockwood moved that an On-Sale Malt Beverage License be granted to Mendakota Country Club, Inc. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LICENSES Councilman Wahl moved that the list of licenses be approved, granting licenses to: Berghorst Plumbing & Heating Walter C. Suchy Omar League Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Excavating License Excavating Licnese Excavating License ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 363 April 16, 1974 There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Wahl moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:23 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: • Donald L. Huber Mayor Clerk- abaugh easurer