1973-09-04 Council minutesPage 261
September 4, 1973
VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, September 4, 1973
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Village
Council, Village of Mendota Heights was held at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at the
Village 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 Wahl, Gutzmer, Lockwood and
Losleben.
TAX ABATEMENTS County Assessor O'Toole had notified the Village
Offices that he would not be present at the meeting.
HEARING -- DUTCH ELM
DISEASE CONTROL PROJECT
Mayor Huber opened the meeting for the purpose of a
hearing on a proposed Dutch Elm Disease control
project for the area bounded by Highway 13, Wachtler
Avenue, Emerson Avenue (extended) and the center line
of Section 13. Mayor Huber turned the meeting over
to Village Administrator Johnson for a history of the
proposed project.
Village Administrator Johnson briefly outlined the
proposed project and stated that a notice of the
hearing had been published in the Sun Newspaper and
that letters and copies of the notice had been sent
to the residents within the affected area.
Mr. Johnson pointed out that State law encourages
municipalities to provide certain services and then
levy the cost for the services. He stated that
318 infected trees have been counted in the area and
that two tree removal firms had been contacted for
price quotations for the disposal and debarking of
the trees: the quotes ranged from $70.00 to $90.00
per tree. Village personnel have been in close
contact with the Department of Agriculture, Division
of Plant Industry and two representatives from the
Department, Milton Marinos and John Alberg, are in
attendance at the meeting to answer any questions on
the disease. Mr. Johnson stated that if the project
is approved it is proposed that an assessment area,
which would include all of the area within the project
boundaries, be set up and that the assessment payments
be handled in a manner similar to other public
improvements.
Mayor Huber asked if anyone in the audience has any
questions or comments.
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Objections and comments from the audience:
Amos Martin, 700 Woodridge, asked where most of the
trees are located. He also asked if the Council
has met with the residents in the affected area.
Mrs. Muriel Vaughan, 1256 Wachtler, asked about
trenching and root grafts and also stated that
Mr. Vaughan has the equipment to remove diseased
trees from their property and they would prefer to
remove the diseased trees themselvet.
Lorraine Freischel, 663 Maple Park Drive, stated that
a committee of the State Legislature will meet on
September 17 to discuss Dutch Elm Disease control and
suggested that Village representatives attend the
meeting.
Mr. Robert Clemens, 1138 Sylvandale Road, asked if any
consideration would be given to those residents who
have already removed diseased trees from their
property. He also asked the Village Attorney to
explain the definition of benefitted property with
reference to assessment procedure.
Mr. Harvey Miller, 715 Sylvandale Court, suggested
that something should be done to control the disease
on the north side of Highway 13 in Lilydale, stating
that any effort to control the disease in the Ivy
Falls area would be useless without some effort on
the Lilydale side.
Mr. David Koch, 1100 Sylvandale, asked that any
decision by the Council be postponed so that the
residents can discuss the suggested project and also
suggested that Dutch Elm Disease control should be
handled by the Metropolitan Council.
Council members, Village Administrator Johnson and the
representatives from the Department of Agriculture
answered the questions posed. Mayor Huber stated
that the hearing was called so that the residents
could have some input into the discussion since
several residents have voiced their alarm about the
spread of the disease. He further stated that this
is the Village's first attempt at joint removal of
diseased trees.
Village Administrator Johnson summarized the
proceedings and welcomed any interested residents to
contact him or the Village Council with any questions,
suggestions or comments.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
RECESS
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
SOMERSET "19"
LANDSCAPE PLANS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE NO. 73-16,
SOMERSET "19"
PARKING LOTS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE NO. 73-21,
LEE'S FLOOR AND JANITOR
COMPANY
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE NO. 73-20,
SPRING COMPANY
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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Mayor Huber.mbved that the hearing be continued
to October 16, 1973.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
The Council called a recess at 9:25 o'clock P.M.
and readjourned at 9:30 o'clock P.M.
Mayor Huber acknowledged receipt of the August 28
Planning Commission minutes.
Mr. Carmen Tuminelly and Mr. Harvey Bream were
present to request approval of the landscape plans
for Somerset "19".
Mayor Huber moved approval of the landscape plans
for Somerset "19" (to include the recommendations of
Midwest Planning and Research) prepared by Buell
Brothers in September, 1972.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Councilman Lockwood moved the approval of a front
yard variance of ten feet from the existing conditions
on Dodd Road for the east parking lot at Somerset "19"
and a front yard variance of a maximum of 17 feet
from the existing conditions on Wentworth Avenue
for the west parking lot.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Village Administrator Johnson stated that the plans
for Lee's Floor and Janitor Company are submitted for
concept approval only and that the Planning Commission
has recommended that the Zoning Ordinance be amended
to allow office for janitorial, service in a B-1
district.
Councilman Losleben moved that the Zoning Ordinance,
Sec. 11.2(3) be amended to include "office for
janitorial service, storage area for inventory and
equipment for janitorial operations."
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber moved that the Spring Company application
for erection of a sign in the Mendota Plaza be
denied without prejudice to reapplication because
the sign was not completed in channel letters.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
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TEMPORARY Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption of Resolution
IMPROVEMENT Number 73-69, "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC
BONDS SALE OF $385,000 TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS :OF
1973."
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
APPROVAL OF BUILDING
PERMITS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ASSESSMENT HEARING
ESTABLISHED
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
RESOLUTION ORDERING
PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLL
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
1974 BUDGET
MENDOTA PLAZA
DRAINAGE
Mayor Huber moved that building permits be issued
to John R. Boller, 2341 Kressin Avenue and
Frank R. Kelly, 639 Sunset Lane for construction of
a tool shed on each of the properties.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution
Number 73-70, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON
ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 72, PROJECT
NO. 2, IMPROVEMENT NO. 72, PROJECT NO. 8, AND
IMPROVEMENT NO. 72, PROJECT NO. 7."
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber moved adoption of Resolution Number 73-71,
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT
ROLLS FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 72, PROJECT NO. 5 AND
IMPROVEMENT NO. 72, PROJECT NO. 6."
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Village Administrator Johnson distributed to the
Council copies of the proposed 1974 budget.
Mayor Huber called for a special meeting to be held
at 8:00 P.M., September 11, in the Village office for
consideration of the proposed budget.
The Village Council called for a preliminary hearing
on September 18 for consideration of the drainage
situation in the Mendota Plaza and directed
Village Administrator Johnson to invite Mr. Cy Sheehy
to appear at the meeting.
LIST OF CLAIMS Mayor Huber moved the Council to adopt the following
motion:
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LICENSES
ADJOURN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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RESOLVED that the claims submitted to the Village
Council for payment, a summary of which is set
forth on the list attached hereto and identified as
List of Claims submitted for payment, September 4, 1973
having been audited by the Village Council, be and are
hereby allowed and the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer of
the Village of Mendota Heights are hereby authorized
and directed to issue Village checks in payment of
said claims.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Village Clerk-Treasurer Radabaugh stated that the list
of licenses is not ready for approval at this meeting.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, Mayor Huber moved that the meeting be
adjourned.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:27 o'clock P.M.
ATTEST:
Donald L. Huber, Mayor
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idabaugh
Clerk- reasure