1974-03-12 Council minutesPage 346
March 12, 1974
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Special Meeting
Held Tuesday, March 12, 1974
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the special 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 8:10 o'clock P.M. The following
members were present: Mayor Huber, Councilmen Losleben, Wahl and Gutzmer.
Councilman Lockwood had notified the Council that he woad be late.
FEASIBILITY Administrator Johnson stated that a letter had been
REPORT received from Mr. Albert Carlson, 2300 Pagel Road,
requesting that his property be served with sanitary
sewer and water facilities. He stated that Engineer
Kishel was given a copy of the letter and was requested
to prepare a study on the request. Engineer Kishel
outlined the report to the Council, listing the many
problems involved and several possible ways of running
the sewer and water lines to the properties in this
area. He stated that there are three families in need
of sewer and water and suggested that they be
contacted.
MENDOTA WATER COMPANY
RATE INCREASE
DAKOTA COUNTY
ROAD BONDING
The Council directed the City Administrator and City
Engineer to conduct an informal hearing with the
residents who would be affected by such improvements,
to get their reactions and feelings and bring back
a report to the Council.
Councilman Lockwood arrived at 8:25 o'clock P.M.
The Council discussed a letter from Mr. E.G. Lavigne,
President of the Mendota Water Company, requesting
that the water company be allowed to increase the rates
for residential water users to $9.00 per month, and the
rate for commercial water users to $12.00 per month.
After considerable discussion of the matter, the Council
directed the Administrator to consult with
Mr. Lawrence Shaughnessy, Jr., City Financial Advisor,
requesting him to prepare a financial analysis and a
recommendation on the requested rate increase.
Representative Robert Pavlak and Representative
Raymond Kempe were present to discuss proposed Dakota
County Road Bonding legislation. The Council pointed
out that although Dakota County Board members and
representatives were invited to attend the meeting, no
HUNTER LANE
FEASIBILITY STUDY
ADJOURN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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attempt was made by the County to have representatives
present -- Mendota Heights has received no cooperation
from the County on this matter. Representative Pavlak
explained the Senate and House files relating to
Dakota County road bonding and distributed copies of
S.F. 2975 to the Council members.
Mayor Huber listed the objections of the Mendota Heights
officials to the proposed bonding authorization, stating
that Mendota Heights officials are concerned about
Minnesota Highway Department plans, that the County is
proposing to build county roads with absolutely no
attempt at trying to solve the freeway questions and is
planning a support system for the highways without
knowing what the final highway plans will look like.
Mayor Huber stated that the highway department will not
hold hearings on the proposed highway plans until at
least September or October and suggested that any
legislative action on road bonding be delayed until the
1975 session. Mayor Huber pointed out that in addition
to Mendota Heights objection to planning a support
system prior to knowing the MHD plans, the Council also
feels that the following reasons for objection need
serious consideration: percentage of county/city
financial participation; a definitive plan should be
presented to the municipalities and approved by them.
The Council and Representatives Pavlak and Kempe
discussed the problems at length. Representative Pavlak
stated that he would contact the Dakota County
Administrator regarding the Council's reasons for
objection to the bonding, and that he will draft an
amendment to the proposed House bill to restrict the
issuance of bonds until 1975.
Engineer Kishel outlined the Hunter Lane, Culligan Lane,
Orchard Place feasibility study for the Council. He
stated that many problems exist and should be resolved
prior to a public hearing on the proposed improvements,
and listed several of the problems involved.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, Councilman Gutzmer moved that the meeting be
adjourned.
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:00 o'clock P.M.
ATTEST:
Donald L. Huber
Mayor
dabaugh
Clerk Treasurer