1972-11-07 Council minutesPage 114
November 7, 1972
VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
minutes of the Regular meeting
Held Tuesday, November 7, 1972
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
Lockwood, Wahl, Gutzmer and Blair.
APPROVE
MINUTES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PAUL
FOSS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PLANNING
COMMISSION
APPOINTMENT
ACACIA
PARK
SEWER AND
WATER
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
TOPOGRAPHIC
SURVEYS
Councilman Lockwood moved approval of the minutes
of the October 17 meeting with corrections.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Councilman Gutzmer moved that the requirement
for hook —up to the sanitary sewer system for
755 West Wentworth Avenue be discontinued.
Councilman Blair seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber suggested that the appointment to
the Planning Commission be held over.
Mayor Huber moved that the matter of Acacia Park
sewer and water be continued for an additional
sixty days. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Lee Starr, Park Planner, was present to pequest
authorization for topographic surveys for the
park sites. He stated that he is getting
involved in some detail planning and construction
activities and that topographic surveys are
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
SCHEDULE OF
EVENTS
PARK
PLANNER
CONTRACT
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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necessary in order to prepare specifications
and drawings. He stated that there are time
constraints in taking aerial surveys so he
contacted three local Land Surveyors for
estimates for surveys. The estimates are as
follow: Harry S. Johnson, approximately $4,200;
Minnesota Valley Engineering, between $3,000
and $4,000; and Delmar Schwanz of Rosemount,
approximately $1,525. He stated that Schwanz
would not be able to begin work until December
which would cause problems with regard to the
time schedule.
Mr. Starr suggested that the Council authorize
an expenditure from the Park Bond Issue of up
to $5,000, that the firms be requested to look
at the sites, and then that a final determination
be made on the choice of Land Surveyor.
Councilman Lockwood moved that the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to execute a contract with
a Land Surveyor for topographic surveys in an
amount up to $4,500.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Lee Starr explained to the Council the Parks
and Recreation schedule for development of the
park sites from November, 1972 to November, 1973.
Orvil Johnson submitted for Council approval a
contract for planning services with Beckman,
Yoder and Seay for services connected with the
first phase of the Parks and Recreation Schedule
of Events. The fee would be $20.00 per hour with
a maximum of $2,500. An amendment to this
contract or a new contract will be needed to
cover the other phases of the Schedule of
Events.
Mayor Huber moved that the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to sign the contract for planning
services with Beckman, Yoder and Seay for a fee
not to exceed $2,500.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
PARK
COMMISSION
ORDINANCE
MID—AMERICA
BANK SIGN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
RICHLINE
COMPANY
BUILDING
PERMIT
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PROBATIONARY
EMPLNYEE
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
RESOLUTION
NO. 519
Ayes: 5
Nays; 0
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The Village Attorney was requested to study the
proposed ordinance establishing a Parks and
Recreation Commission and to research the origin
of the Commission.
0r. Michael Murray was present to request
approval of two 48 square foot signs to be
placed on the Mid—America Bank Building.
Mayor Huber moved that the Mid—America Bank
be allowed to place two 48 square foot signs
on the Mid—America State Bank Building.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber moved approval of a building permit
for Richline Company.
Councilman Blair seconded the motion.
Building Inspector Dick Bjorklund recommended
that approval of the building permit be
conditional upon Richline submitting plans to
upgrade the exterior surface of the south end
.of the building which presently is proposed
to be concrete block.
Mayor Huber moved to amend the motion making the
building permit approval conditional upon the
submission of an upgraded decorative scheme for
the exterior surface of the south end of the
buildthng.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber moved that Kathleen Mahoney be
appointed permanent employee with a salary
of $525 per month.'
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber moved adoption of Resolution No. 519,
"RESOLUTION RESPONDENT TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
TRANSPORTATION POLICY PLAN AND PROGRAM GUIDELINES."
Councilman Wahl sedonded the motion.
STATE
BUILDING
CODE
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ELECTION
CANVASSING
BOARD
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
SOMERSET
VIEW
STREETS
SANITARY
SEWER
EXTENSION
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Councilman Wahl moved that the Village Attorney
prepare an ordinance adopting the State Building
Code.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber moved that a meeting of the Election
Canvassing Board be held at 7:00 P.M., Thursday
November 9, 1972 to canvass the results of the
November 7 Village Election.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
The Village Engineer submitted an addition to the
feasibility report on Somerset View Streets for
Council reviewal. Several residents of the area
were present to discuss and state objections.
Mayor Huber stated that no decision has been made
on the matter as yet and that at such time as
a public hearing is held, all interested citizens
will be heard.
Village Engineer Kishel stated that 0r. Jeff
Zachman has purchased Lot 24, Willow Springs
Addition and has obtained a building permit on
the assumption that a private sewage system
could be inStmllad because public sewer services
would not be available. After soil tests,
0r. Zachman has found that the ground is not
suitable for installation of a private sewage
system and has requested that he be allowed to
hook—up to the sanitary sewer system on Marie
Avenue or on Highway 49.
Mrs. E ^ R ~ Shields, ^ 1834 Dodd Road, the adjoining
property owner, said that she would also be
interested in hooking up to the sanitary sewer
system.
Mr. Kishel stated that the cost of the project
would be less than $5,000, and that if both
parties signed a petition for the sanitary sewer
the processes of advertising for bids and holding
a public hearing could be eliminated and the
work could be completed this fall.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
FISCHER'S
"66"
RESOLUTION
NO. 521
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ELECTION
JUDGES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LIST OF
CLAIMS
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November 7, 1972
Orvil Johnson stated that if the project does
materialize, he would suggest that the 100%
petition be submitted and that resolutions be
prepared ordering in the project and authorizing
day labor.
Mayor Huber moved adoption of Resolution No. 520,
"RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON
IMPROVEMENT," that the matter be turned over
to the Administrator and the Engineer and that
the proper resolutions be prepared.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber directed the Village Administrator
to investigate the possibility of finding a site
for parking the cars towed for the Police
Department. He stated that he has had complaints
about the condition of the Fischer's "66" lot
presently used for impounded cars.
Councilman Lockwood moved adoption of Resolution
Number 521, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND
AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. 72,
PROJECT NO. 3," authorizing payment of $9,834.69
to the Robert W. Moore Company for Plaza Drive
improvements.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber moved approval of the list of
Election Judges for the General Election.
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, November 7, 1972, having been audited
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PUBLIC
WORKS
EMPLOYEE
ADJOURN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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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 seidITIlajons�.
Motion seconded ljbraCounoilman Lockwood.
Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of
licenses, granting licenses to:
Herman Sko' Builder
Crowley Fence Co., Inc.
Midland Mfg. and Htg.
Company, Inc.
Thoen Plumbing
Avoles Plumbing Beruioex
Inc. PI
Royal Asphalt Company
General Contractor License
Fence Contractor License
Heating License
Plumbing License
Plumbing License
Sewer Contractor License
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Village Administrator Johnson recommended that
James Robert Ayotte be hired to fill the position
of Public Works Maintenance Man at a salary of
$707.50 per month. Mayor Huber suggested that
the Administrator handle appointment of new
employees.
There being no further business to come before
the Council, Councilman Blair moved that the
meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Time of Adjournment: I0:25 P.M.
ATTEST:
Donald L. Huber
Mayor
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