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1972-11-21 Council minutesPage 121 November 21, 1972 VILLAGE OF 0ENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, November 21, I972 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,tthe 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 Lockwood, Gutzmer, and Wahl. Councilman Blair had notified the Council that he would be absent. APPROVE MINUTES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 IMPROVEMENT NO. 72, PROJECT NO. 7, ZACH0AN — SHIELDS Councilman Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of the November 7 meeting with corrections. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Mayor Huber moved that Robert R. Clemens, 1I38 Sylvandale Road, be appointed to the Planning Commission to complete the balance of William Langford's term, which will expire on December 31, 1972. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. The Village Engineer stated that petitions and easements have been received from 0r. Jeff ZmohmmO, owner of Parcel Number 27680, Lot 24, Willow Springs Addition, and Mrs. E.R. Shields, owner of Parcel Number 27681, Lot 25, Willow Springs Addition for sanitary sewer extension, Improvement Number 72, Project Number 7. 0r. Kishel further stated that 0r. Dick Parranto, Village appraiser, has obtained an option to acquire the west thirty feet of Lot 1, Gangl's First Addition for $600, but that the option will only be granted if the $672.87 assessment against the property is cancelled. He oleo stated that 0r. Parranto has obtained construction easements for the adjacent area for $42.00. Ayes: a Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 REQUEST FOR SIGN PERMIT, CURLEY FURNITURE Page 122 November 21, 1972 mr. Kishel stated that he has negotiated with the Robert W. Moore Company to construct the sewer at a cost of $4,200, and that with the additional engineering costs, the total construction cost will be less than $5,000. No contract has been signed. He recommended that the Village Council authorize the Village Attorney to acquire the righ'of —way, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract with the contractor, and that the necessary resolutions be adopted so that the project can be started. Mayor Huber moved that the Village Attorney be authorized to acquire the west thirty feet of Lot 1, Gangl's First Addition for $600, the Village to assume the $672.87 assessment on the piece of property, and to obtain ahe temporary construction easement over the adjacent property for $42.00, as recommended by the Village Engineer and Appraiser Dick Parranto. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Councilman Wahl moved adoption of Resolution Number 522, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PETITION AND ORDERING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR (IMPROVEMENT NO. 72, PROJECT NO. 7)," and Resolution Number 523, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR (IMPROVEMENT NO. 72, PROJECT NO. 7)." Mayor Huber seconded the motion. I+/tltagduAdministrator Johnson stated that T.O.Curley has submitted a request for a sign permit for a 3 by 4 foot sign to be placed on the Curley Furniture Company property. Mayor Huber questioned whether the owner understands the Zoning Ordinance requirements relating to signs. Councilman Wahl felt that the matter should be referred to the Planning Commission. TUfMINELLY CENTER Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 SOMERSET "19" LASSCO — SOIMERSET II Page 123 November 21, 1972 Mayor Huber stated that the matter should be referred to the Village Administrator for proper channelling and stated that the matter would be tabled for study and possible referral to the Planning Commission. Mr. Carmen Tuminelly was present to request approval of the final plat for Tuminelly Center. [Mayor Huber moved approval of the final plat for Tuminelly Center. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. The Village Administrator stated that the land- scape plans submitted for Somerset 19 are not consistent with the approved plat. He stated that the landscape plans indicate parking stalls in front of the building -- in violation of the Zoning Ordinance which does not allow front —yard parking. The Village Administrator and Building Inspector were directed to check the site and advise IYIr. Tuminelly of ordinance requirements. Mr. Herbert Schechter was present to request approval of the final plat and grading plans for Somerset II (renamed Somerset No. 2). Orvil Johnson stated that the plat conforms to the ordinance requirements in every way. Lassco has a warranty -deed, deeding to the Village Outlot A, and Lots 1, 2 and 3 (Block 1): the deed contains no restrictions of any kind. He further stated that the donation of this property would be Lassco's open —space dedication to the Village. He stated that Lassco will submit a performance bond guaranteeing the grading, ponding area construction and storm sewer construction. (Mayor Huber moved adoption of Resolution Number 524, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR SOMERSET NO. 2," which recognizes the Lassco donation of Outlot A, and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, as Lassco's entire fulfillment of Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MISCEL- LANEOUS WATER RATE INCREASE Page 124 November 21, 1972 park and open—space dedication. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Councilman Gutzmer moved adoption of Resolution Number 525, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRADING PLAN AND PERFORMANCE BONDS." Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Councilman Lockwood moved that the Village Council accept from Lassco the warranty deed deeding Outlot A, and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1 to the Village. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. 0r. John Lapakko stated that several communities have filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Sewer Board as a result of the Sewer Availability Charge, and wondered whether the Village officials have considered joining the other communities in the lawsuit. Village Administrator Johnson stated that the subject had been thoroughly studied and that the Village will be much better off under the SAC system than it is under the present billing system since the SAC system will reduce the Village's Metro Sewer Bill by at least 50%. The Village Administrator stated that a new rate schedule has been received from the St. Paul Water Department listing an increase in water rates effective December 1, 1972. He outlined the differences between the current and the new rates for demand and consumption bharges. Councilman Wahl stated that he would like to see the Council ask the Water Department how such a large increase can be justified. Mayor Huber suggested that Councilman Wahl and any other interested Councilmen check with the Department to determine the justification of the increase. TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 APPROVE MINUTES, ELECTION CANVASSING BOARD AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 APPROVAL OF LICENSES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 125 November 21, 1972 Mayor Huber moved adoption of Resolution Number 526, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $540,000 TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1972." Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Councilman Wahl moved approval of the minutes of the Election Canvassing Board meeting held November 9. _ Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Mayor Huber moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: Accurate Construction Co. General Contractor LioenuE Ray W. Martin Plumbing Plumbing License Production Plumbing & Heating Plumbing License Alro Concrete Maaon0asonry Contractor Licens Mario Frasson Cement Co. Masonry Contractor License Julius Peter Co. Sh Sheet Metal Contractor } License Councilman Wahl 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 thellist attached hereto and identified as List of Claims submitted for payment, November 21, 1972 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. ADJOURN Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 126 November 21, 1972 There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Gutzmer moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Lockwood sedonded the motion. Time of Adjournment: 9:58 P.M. ATTEST: Donald Mayor L. Huber f Or',.:41144'.., ��.4^.414/uu '�dabeuqh, ~�'erk—Treoeurer �~ / / _ . ����