1973-05-15 Council minutesMay 15,1973
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VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, May 15, 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 themeeting to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following
members were present: Mayor Huber, Councilmen Wahl and Losleben.
Councilman Lockwood had notified the Council that he would be late.
Councilman Gutzmer had notified the Council that he would not be present.
APPROVE
MINUTES
Mayor Huber tabled approval of the minutes of the
meeting until June 5.
COMMUNICATIONS The Council acknowledged receipt of the League of
Municipalities Delegates' Program Outline for the
Annual Convention to be held June 27 through June
Metropolitan Transit Commission notice of meeting
May 30 at 7:30 P.M. at the Eagan Village Hall.
PLANNING
COMMISSION
CASE NO. 73-5,
SMITH
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
The Council also acknowledged receipt of the Fire
monthly report for April,
May 1
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to be held
Department
Mr. Donald Smith was present to request a subdivision of
property (continued from April 17). Mr. Smith stated that he
plans to build a single family residence on the subdivided lot.
Mayor Huber stated that the sewer and water assessments for
the subdivided property, approximately $1,200 must be paid
if the subdivision is approved.
Councilman Wahl moved that the application for subdivision
of property described as Parcel No. 26286-A, Lot 1, except
the W. 990 feet, Bauer's Acre Lots be approved.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
PARK Mr. Lee Starr and Mr. Larry Ritenour, Village Park Planners,
IMPROVEMENTS presented the final plans and specifications for park
improvements scheduled for 1973 construction.
The following modifications have been incorporated in the
final plans and specifications at the request of the Council
and Park Commission.
Rogers Lake: The access point to a gravel surfaced parking
area and a walkway to a bridge to the picnic
center have been maintained. The canoe
channel will be modified. The Council discussed
an add/alternate feature which would allow shaping of a beach
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area if the 1974 budget will allow adequate expenditures
for maintenance of the beach area, lifeguards and other
necessities. Park Commission Chairman Joe Stefani stated
that funds are available for contruction of the beach area
and presented to the Council a cost analysis for the proposed
swimming beach, including proposed costs for annual budgeting
purposes. Councilman Losleben suggested that since the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has done water quality
tests on Rogers Lake, the Village should encourage the PCA
to submit a report on water quality.
Councilman Lockwood arrived at 8:35 P.M.
Marie Avenue: Mr. Ritenour stated that the contractor will
transplant 100 pine seedlings at this site and
that drainage improvements have been made on
the plans. A question arose about the cost of
including a water hydrant within the park and Mayor Huber
directed the Village Administrator to work out details and
cost figures with the St. Paul Water Department. Mr. Ritenour
stated that the east property line has a 3 to 1 slope and that
he proposes to use sod as the ground cover. The Council
requested that Mr. Ritenour and Mr. Starr investigate the
alternatives to sod which would require less maintenance than
sodding.
Interstate Mr. Ritenour stated that a tennis court has
Park: been included in the plans and that the
picnic shelter has been moved closer to the
parking area.
Wentworth:
Mr. Ritenour described changes made to the
parking system in accordance with Park
Commission direction.
The estimated cost of the park improvement Project is
$189,000. The add-alternate beach improvement estimated
cost is approximately $10,000.
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution
Number 73-41, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAN S AND SPECIFICATIO
FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CALLING FOR BIDS," with a bid date
of June 18, 1973 at 2:00 P.M. in the Village offices.
Councilman Wahl seconded the, motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
FRIENDLY Park Planner Lee Starr stated that the Park Commission will
MARSH hold a public meeting on May 30 at 7:30 P.M. In the Village
Hall to discuss the Friendly Marsh park site and proposed
ponding area.
COMPLETION OF
PROBATIONARY
EMPLOYMENT
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
SOMERSET VIEW
STREETS,
IMPROVEMENT
NO. 72, PROJECT
NO. 8, CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
LIST OF
CLAIMS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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Village Administrator Johnson stated that James Ayotte
has been employed in the Public Works Department since
November 27 and will complete his six-month probationary
period on May 27. Mr. Johnson recommended that he be given
permanent employment status at the rate of $815.00 per month.
Mayor Huber moved that James Ayotte be appointed permanent
employee with a salary of $815.00 per month, effective
May 27, 1973.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
Village Engineer Kishel stated that Bi-Con Construction
Company, contractor for Improvement No. 72, Project No. 8, has
suggested that a 31/2" bituminous base course be furnished and
installed in lieu of a 6" gravel driveway base and that the
change will be accomplished at the unit price proposed for the
6" gravel driveway base. Mr. Kishel recommended that the
suggested Change Order No. 1 be accepted and approved.
Mayor Huber moved the approval of Change Order No. 1 in the
contract for street construction, Improvement No. 72,
Project No. 8.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Councilman Lockwood moved the Council to adopt the following
motion:
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,
May 15, 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 Wahl seconded the motion.
Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of licenses,
granting licenses to:
Willenbring Framing
Floodmaster Engineering Co
Choban Realty Company
Louis A. Bauer, Const.
Rose Plumbing -
A A Rubbish Service, Inc.
General Contractor License
. General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
Plumbing License
Rubbish Hauling License
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
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ADJOURN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Time of Adjournment: 9:50 o'clock P.M.
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There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Wahl moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
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Clerk-Tr asurer
Donald L. Huber
Mayor