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1973-07-03 Council minutesPage 236 July 3, 1973 VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, July 3, 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. Acting Mayor Lockwood called the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Acting Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen Wahl, Gutzmer and Losleben. Mayor Huber had notified the Council that he would be out of town. Councilman Wahl moved the approval of the minutes of the June 19 meeting. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. APPROVE MINUTES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MODIFICATION IN PARK SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION CASE NO. 73-4, KOPP Acting Mayor Lockwood tabled the matter of a modification in park site development plans for the Rogers Lake site until July 17. The Council acknowledged receipt of the June 26 Planning Commission minutes. Application for subdivision of property located north of the Mendota Elementary School to Marie Avenue. Mr. Chuck Mertensotto presented to the Council a combined preliminary plat for Lexington Highland East (Kopp) and Lexington Highland West (Gearman). Councilman Wahl stated that the matter of grades and lot elevations should be referred to the Village Engineer. The Council also questioned whether the proposed dedication of land to the Village is of appropriate value in view of the fact that the 1.4 acre Kopp dedication and the 3.44 acre Gearman dedication is spread over a long strip of land along Marie Avenue which would primarily serve as a buffer area and which would need a considerable amount of maintenance. Park Commission Chairman Stefani stated that the property might be more of a liability to the Village than an asset because of the maintenance costs. The Council was also concerned that all the lots in the Kopp plat might not be 15,000 square feet and Page 237 July 3, 1973 pointed out that each of the lots must be 15,000 square feet on the final plat. Councilman Gutzmer moved that the matter be referred to the Village Engineer and the Parks and Recreation Commission for further study and report. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PLANNING COMMISSION Application for variance and subdivision of property CASE NO. 73-15, located at Lexington and Marie Avenue. GEARMAN Mr. Chuck Mertensotto stated that the variance is requested so that the existing St. Peter's rectory can be converted into a duplex. Village Attorney Winthrop stated that a duplex would not be a legal non-conforming use. Councilman Gutzmer stated that he feels that the property platted for the structure should be two lots consisting of at least 25,000 to 30,000 square feet rather than the proposed single lot. Councilman Wahl moved that the plat be referred to the Village Engineer and Park and Recreation Commission for study and report, in conjunction with the Kopp plat, and that the matter of the variance be continued until the preliminary plat is reconsidered. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. David V. Johnson was present to request a 5'6" CASE NO. 73-17, variance from the front yard setback requirement for JOHNSON construction of a garage at 599 Miriam. Councilman Gutzmer moved that the two-foot sideyard variance granted-ofi August 3, 1967 be reaffirmed and that the 5'6" variance from the front yard setback requirement be granted. Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT BIRCH COMPANY HEATING LICENSE The Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department monthly report for June, 1973. Continued from June 19. Village Attorney Winthrop stated that it has been Village policy in the past to require that all applicants for heating licenses also hold a heating license from a Class A city and that there is no reason why the policy should not be continued. MARIE AVENUE Page 238 July 3, 1973 Mr. Brian Birch gave a history of his experience in the heating field and requested that the requirement of taking and passing the Class A license test be waived or that he be granted a year's license so that he may complete a job he has already started. Building Inspector Bjorklund stated that the test could and should have been taken prior to his application. Councilman Wahl stated that the previously established policy should be enforced. Acting Mayor Lockwood asked Mr. Bjorklund to inspect the job Mr. Birch has begun and Mr. Bjorklund stated that a heating inspector from St. Paul and the gas inspector would have to do the inspection. Acting Mayor Lockwood directed Mr. Birch to make whatever preparations are necessary to take the license test and bring to the Council evidence of his competency as a heating contractor. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Robert Maher, 646 W. Marie Avenue, regarding the proposed letter to the Minnesota Highway Department on Marie Avenue improvements. Councilman Wahl stated that Mr. Maher felt that the 66' right-of-way should be included in the letter and that the roadway surface requested should be a maximum of 36', which would allow for construction of a 30' surface. He also stated that Mr. Maher objected to the construction of curbs and gutters. Councilman Wahl stated that there has been confusion about the meaning of the term"stage construction", that is, does it mean that the road will be divided into three parts for construction and financing purposes as the letter indicated, or does it mean a thirty foot driving surface could be constructed on the easterly section of Marie Avenue at the present time, with this section to be upgraded to 36' with concrete curb and gutters at some time in the future. The Council agreed that stage construction, as explained at the June 19 meeting, was correctly interpreted in the proposed letter. Councilman Losleben stated that the letter was written in accordance with the discussion held at the June 19 meeting and with agreement from Jack Barber and the residents present at that meeting, Ayes: 4 Nays: - EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER, Page 239 July 3, 1973 except that the 66' right-of-way should have been mentioned in the letter. Acting Mayor Lockwood moved that the proposed letter be sent back to the committee members, in view of the confusion about the intent of the letter. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Village Attorney Winthrop stated that an earnest money contract has been drawn up for the purchase of the Shaughnessy/Young property. The proposed price of the property (3.2 acres) is $19,000 plus future assessments. Acting Mayor Lockwood directed the Attorney to continue negotiations on the purchase of the property so that a more equitable figure could be agreed upon. Councilman Gutzmer moved approval of Change Order No. 2 for Improvement No. 72, Project No. 8 in the amount of $604.50 (for the relocation of 31 mailboxes). Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ROGERS LAKE Village Engineer Kishel stated that the final OVERFLOW plans and specifications for the overflow project have been completed. He pointed out that the Minnesota Highway Department would not consider participating in the cost of the project unless they receive a complete set of plans and specifications and unless the Council has accepted, adopted or approved the plans. The Council called for a work session to be held on Wednesday, July 11 at 7:30 P.M. in the Village offices for a discussion of the plans and specifications. Councilman Gutzmer moved that the Village Engineer be authorized and directed to make application to the Minnesota Highway Department for participation in the project in accordance with the plans received on July Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LMM CONFERENCE Village Administrator Johnson gave the.Council a brief explanation of the meetings held at the SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT STUDY Page 240 July 3, 1973 League of Minnesota Municipalities conference held on June 27, 28 and 29. He briefly explained the amendments to the Omnibus Tax Bill and the new City Code law. Acting Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution Number 73-53, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEERING PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT STUDY." Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Councilman Losleben moved the Council to adopt the following motion: Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LIQUOR LICENSES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LICENSES 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, July 3, 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 Gutzmer seconded the motion. Councilman Gutzmer moved the approval of the club on-sale liquor licenses, granting licenses to Somerset Country Club and Mendakota Country Club. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. The Council continued the matter of the issuance of a General Contractor's License to Tuminelly, Inc. until July 17 and directed the Village Administrator to notify Mr. Tuminelly that the action has been taken because he has not complied with his promise that he would complete the Victor Comptometer building exterior, and enclose the heating and air conditioning units on Tuminelly Center, and because he has not taken any positive action about the proposed parking at Somerset 19. Councilman Losleben moved approval of the list of licenses, with the exception of Tuminelly, Inc, Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 241 July 3, 1973 granting licenses to: Sheehy Construction Co. August Construction, Inc. Choban Realty Co. Truck Crane Service Co. Genz-Ryan Plumbing & Heating Co. Kleve Heating and Air Conditioning Suburban Lighting Co., Inc. Johnny Masonry, Inc. W.V. Nelson Construction Trana & Craven Masonry Bituminous Surface Treating Co. Baars Plumbing & Heating Wm. Murr Plumbing, Inc. Erickson Plumbing & Htg. Gretsfeld Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Master Pools by Denny, Inc. Ryan Well Company General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License Excavating License Heating License Heating License Lighting Contractor License Masonry License Masonry License Masonry License Bituminous Paving License Plumbing License Plumbing License Plumbing License Plumbing License Swimming Pool Contractor License Well Drilling License Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Gutzmer moved that the meeting be adjourned. Acting Mayor Lockwood secon•-d the motion. eir7A // Time of Adjounrment: 11:18 P.M. ATTEST: Robert G. LOckwood Acting Mayor Cler dabaugh Treasure