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1972-12-05 Council minutesPage 127 December 5, 1972 VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meettng Held Tuesday, December 5, 1972 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Village Council, Village of Mendota Heights, was held at 800 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, Couii_ilmen Wahl, Blair and Gutzmer. Councilman Lockwood arrived at 8:05 P.M. APPROVE MINUTES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ROGERS LAKE LEVEL CONTROL POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMENDATION SAC CHARGES Councilman Gutzmer moved approval of the minutes of the November 21,meeting. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Village Administrator Johnson stated that a letter had been received from the Department of Natural Resources in response to the Village's application for a level control structure for Roger's Lake. In the letter, the DNR indicated that a public hearing would be necessary due to the controversial nature of the matter. Mr. Johnson further stated that the DNR has not contacted the Village since the receipt of the letter, so the proposed date for the public hearing is not known at this time. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. and Mrs. John Liska, commending and thanking the Police Department for saving the life of their son Brian. The Village Administrator stated that a letter had been received from the Metropolitan Sewer Board regarding the new method of payment (SAC) to be initiated on January 1, 1973 in lieu of the present payment system. He stated that PARK COMMISSION MINUTES PARK LAND ACQUISITION Page 128 December 5, 1972 in order to collect the SAC charges, some type of authorization mould have to be given to the staff and suggested that an ordinance adopting the new charge system be prepared for Council adoption. Mayor Huber directed the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance adopting the SAC charge system. The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the November 2 Park Commission meeting and the minutes of the November 15, 20 and 21 neighborhood meetings. Park Planner Lee Starr stated that as a result of Park Commission meetings and neighborhood meetings some additional land acquisition has been proposed. He stabed that the first parcel of land under consideration is Outlot H, Clapp—Thomssen Ivy Hill. It is proposed that the parcel be purchased, since it is adjacent to North Park, in lieu of locating any additional facilities in North Park. It is proposed that the property be used for tennis courts and for parking for North Park since there is a parking problem at North Park at the present time. Orvil Jbhnson stated that the Appraiser had been in contact with Bill Clapp, owner of the property, and that the original price for acquiring the property was $42,000, but that at the present time the requested price for the 1.8 acres is $25,000. Councilman Wahl suggested that a feasibility study be done to determine if the property further notibh, across Butler Avenue, would serve as an addition to the park at a less expensive purchase price. Mayor Huberbpointed out that Outlot H was supposed to have been set aside as open—space oommittment when the Ivy Hills Planned Unit Development plans were approved several years ago and suggested that some further consideration be given to this aspect. He also stated that Page 129 December 5, 1972 before any feasibility study be requested, he would like to study the matter further and see if a better purchase price can be negotiated. Lee Starr stated that the second parcel of property proposed to be acquired involved the purchase of essentially 5 lots adjacent to the existing Friendly Hills park site, Lots 3, 4, 15, 16 and l7 of the old Friendly Hills Rearrangement. He pointed out that the acquisition i0 necessitated by almost full use of the Friendly Hills site and the need to provide space for tennis facilities. 0r. Parranto has been in contact with the owners of the property (Rauenhorst) and the acquisition price is approximately $5,O0O. Village Administrator Johnson stated that the parcel consists of roughly one and one—half acres of land in order for the Park Commission to continue their plans and follow the Schedule of Events purchase of this property is necessary. Mr. Starr stated that another area under consideration for acquisition consists of approximately 13 acres and is located at the right—of—way for 0eohtler Avenue and is adjacent to land acquired under the HUD grant. 0r. Parranto has been in contact with the four owners of the property: the appraised pricesis $32,250. The owners feel that the $33,500 is a fair offer, but they also requested that the approximate $I4,400 assessment on the parcel be cancelled. Mayor Huber stated that he felt that this is a realistic figure and that the Village could also expect to cancel the assessment. 0r. Starr stated that the last parcel of property under consideration consists of two one and one—half acre parcels leading out of the Interstate Park. The appraised price for the property is $5,000 per acre: the owners are requesting $7,500 per acre. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 0ENDOTA HEIGHTS PROJECT — RAUENHORST /PARKS AND RECREATION) TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 130 December 5, 1972 Councilman Lockwood moved that-the Village Appraiser be authorized to secure earnest money contracts for the land northeast of Interstate Park and for Lots 3, 4, 15, 16 and 17 of the Friendly Hills Rearrangement. Councilman Blair seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of the Park Commission's "Analysis and Recreation and Open Space Policy Recommendations — Mendota Heights Project." Councilman Gutzmer felt that the Park Commission should not have had such a report preppred without the knowledge and assistance of the Planning Commission and stated that before the report is submitted to Rauenhorst it should be submitted to the Planning Commission. Joseph Stefani, Park Commission Chairman, stated that there was no intention on the part of the Park Commission to bypass the Planning Commission but rather that it was an attempt by the Park Commission to compare the plans of the developer with the plans prepared by the Park Commission three years ago. Mayor Huber directed that the report be submitted to the Planning Commission before it is sent to the developer. Lee Starr stated that since the November 7 Council meeting he has contacted four land surveying firms relative to preparation of topographic surveys of six park sites. Of the four firms, only two firms submitted proposals for the surveys: Minnesota Valley Engineering and Land Surveying submitted a proposal of $8,500; Harry S. Johnson Land Surveyors' Inc. submitted a proposal of $5,385.00, with the work to be completed twenty—four days after receiving an order to proceed with the work. Jim Kurtz and Delmar Schwanz did not reppond with a proposal. Mayor Huber moved that Harry B. Johnson Land Surveyors, Inc. be hired to do topographic surveys of six park sites at a cost of $5,385.00. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REQUEST FOR BUILDING PERMIT -- KOPP/GRANT 1973 SALARIES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 131 December 5, 1972 The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the November 29 Planning Commission meeting. 0r. Gene Kopp and 0r. Phil Grant were present to request a building permit, for a single family structure, on Lot 5 of Auditor's Subdivision No. 47. Mayor Huber stated that Lot 5 is well within the development -- it is not a corner lot. He further stated that he would hope that the builder plans to get the property platted and get the improvements in. 0r. Kopp stated that this is not possible since there are so many owners involved. He would like to build a residence with individual sewer and water with an easement across Lot 9. Orvil Johnson stated that the County Treasurer's office does not list Lot 9 on the tax rolls and that the Assessor's office shows Lot 9 as having been dedicated to the Village. Mayor Huber stated that Mr. Grant and 0r. Kopp should return at the next Council meeting and that a petition for street, sewer and water improvements should be presented to the Council. 0r. Johnson stated that at some time a feasibility study would be necessary and that Lot 9 and the development of the south property should be addressed in the study. Councilman Gutzmor moved that the Mayor and Village Clerk be authorized to sign agreements with the Union and the negotiating committee for 1973, with the following I973 salaries: Police Public Works $1,007 per month (Top patrolman) $ 815 per month (Maintenance Man) with across the board increases of $44.00 per month for other patrolman positions and sergeant and $40.00 per month for Ieedman. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 REQUEST FOR DEFERMENT — RUSS PROPERTY SEWER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 132 December 5, 1972 Councilman Wahl moved approval of the following 1973 salary adjustments: Clerk — Treasurer $ 965.00/mo. Bookkeeper 645.00/mo. Secretary 565.00/mo. Receptionist /Clerk 435.00/mo. Public Works Supt. 997.00/mo. Police Chief 1,265.00/mo. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. The Village Administrator stated that he has had a request from William and Elsie Russ to cancel sewer assessments on 21 acres of property they own on the west side of Wachtler. At the time the assessments were made, the Lowery —Hill Company had purchased seven acres from the Russ' and the County had put both parcels in Lowery Hill's name. The Russ' have since reacquired the entire 21 acres and Mr. Johnson stated that the Council should now decide whether it wishes to cancel the remaining assessment or refund any payments which have been made on the assessment. Mayor Huber directed the Village Attorney to prepare a resolution deferring the assessment and refunding payments already made on the assessment. Councilman Lockwood stated that the Wachtler property south of the Russ property had been assessed for 100 feet rather than a full assessment, and that since the Russ and Wachtler properties are almost identical, he felt that it would be proper to treat them equally. The Village Attorney agreed that a 100' assessment would be proper and suggested that the Village Engineer determine the charge for a 100' assessment. Councilman Lockwood moved adoption of Resolution Number 527, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF INTERCEPTOR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT." Councilman Blair seconded the motion. STUDENT INTERN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 SPLIT LIQUOR Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 SOMERSET VIEW STREETS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 H. DEPARTMENT Page 133 December 5, 1972 The Village Administrator stated that the Village again has an opportunity to hire a student intern through the Urban Corps program. He requested that Mark Vierling, a junior at St. Thomas College, be hired as student intern to work approximately 15 to 20 hours per week from January 15 to May 15 at a salary of $11.25 per week. Mayor Huber moved that Mark Vierling be hired as a student intern from January 15 to May 15 at a salary of $11.25 per week. Councilman Blair seconded the motion. Orvil Johnson stated that the law doesn't allow the operation of a municipal liquor store and the issuance of on—sale licenses. He suggested that a resolution be adopted requesting legislation which would allow issuance of on—sale licenses when the municipal liquor store is opened. Mayor Hubermmovud adoption of Resolution No. 528, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING SPLIT LIQUOR LEGISLATION." Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Councilman Lockwood stated that the matter of Somerset View Streets has been under consideration for some time and that if improvements are to be made during 1973, a public hearing on the matter should be held in thennear future. Councilman Gutzmer moved adoption of Resolution Number 529, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE SOMERSET VIEW AREA," the meeting to be held on January 23, 1973 at Somerset School. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Councilman Wahl requested that some type of resolution be passed providing for filling in of lots after the Fire Department has razed structures during drills. EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT — GANGL Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PARK COMMISSION ORDINANCE RELEASE OF EASEMENT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DELINQUENT SEWER RENTAL CHARGES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 134 December 5, 1972 Mayor Huber stated that he would like to have the Fire Department come to the Council for permission to burn down buildings so that some provision can be made for filling in the lots after structures have been burned. Councilman Gutzmer moved adoption of Resolution Number 530, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF GANGL PROPERTY," authorizing expenditure of $642.00 for purchase of 30 feet of the front of the Gangl's lot and for a temporary easement over 20 feet of the property in connection with sanitary sewer improvements for Improvement No. 72, Project No. 7, Zachman /Shields. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. The Village Attorney submitted to the Council copies of the proposed Park and Recreation Commission Ordinance. Mayor Huber requested that themmatter be tabled until the December 19 Council meeting. Mr. Winthrop stated that in 1969 an easement was received from James Myers. He further stated that a different easement has now been received and requested that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Release of Easement on the original easement. Mayor Huber moved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Release of Easement. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Mayor Huber moved adoption of Resolution Number 531, "RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER RENTAL CHARGES TO THE DAKOTA COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION WITH REAL ESTATE TAXES," for the following: 1824 Valley Curve Road 2237 Apache Street 1160 Dodd Road 751 Mohican Lane $101.50 70.45 92.35 56.99 Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Page 135 December 5, 1972 INVESTMENTS Mayor Huber moved reinvestment of $8,250.00 (interest on investment of Park Bond funds), and $4,589.35 (Special Police Fund Investment). Councilman Blair seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PLEDGE OF SECURITY Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LICENSES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Mayor Huber moved that the Village Clerk— Treasurer be authorized to sign and accept the agreement for safekeeping of $300,000 Pledge Securities for depository funds placed with the Mid America State Bank of Mendota Heights. The Pledge Securities consists of Federal InterCredit Banks 5.65% interest due August 1, 1973. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Mayor Huber 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, December 5, 1972x 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 Wahl moved approval of the licenses, granting a license to: Churchill's Home Heating Heating and Air and Cooling, Inc. Conditioning License Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 136 December 5, I972 There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Blair moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Time of Adjournment: I0:20 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: Dona ld L. Huber Mayor