1972-08-15 Council minutesPage 77
August 15, 1972
VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, Au'Ust 15, 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, 2010 South Lexington
Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Mayor Huber called the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Mayor Huber, Councilmen
Blair, Gutzmer and Wahl. Councilman Lockwood arrived at
8:07 P.M.
APPROVE
MINUTES
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
BID
AWARD
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CORRESPON-
DENCE
PUBLIC
Councilman Wahl moved approval of the minutes of the
regular meeting held Tuesday, August 1, 1972.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber moved adoption of Resolution Number 506,
"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS, WATER MAINS,
AND STREET, CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE PART
OF THE PAGEL ROAD AREA (IMPROVEMENT #72,PRDJECT #2)."
The bid was awarded to Beatson and Kelly, Inc. of
Saint Paul in the amount of $67,773.10. Councilman
Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber acknowledged receipt of a letter from the
Dakota County Highway Department which informed the
Village that the County Highway Department has been
authorized to enter into an agreement with Barton,
Ashman and Associates for a study and plan for a system
of county highways. The Council directed Mr. Johnson
to write to the County Engineer stating that the Council
has reservations about the possibility of a conflict of
interests since Barton, Ashman and Associates handles
private service contracts in the County.
Mrs. Dale Peterson presented the Council with a letter
from her husband and herself stating their feelings on
construction for Roger's Lake level control and storm
sewers for the area.
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IVY HILLS 0r. Bill Clapp presented landscape plans and corrected
TOWNHOUSES —building plans for the Ivy Hills Townhouses. Dick
U.S.D.C. Bjorklund stated that the building plans conform with the
changes in exterior design on units D—1 and E-5
stipulated by the Council on August 1, 1972.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ABATE-
MENTS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
STORM
WATER
REPORT
Mayor Huber stated that an estimate of landscaping costs and
a bond to cover the landscaping costs would be needed.
Councilman Lockwood moved final approval of the plans for
USDC Ivy Hill complex subject to receipt of a bond
covering the landscaping costs and that the building
permit be granted. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the
motion.
Mayor Huber moved the abatement of assessments on
Parcel #26203—C1, Durand Maher property, reducing the
1970, 197I and 1972 taxes payable from $5/200 to
$1,334. Councilman Blair seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber moved to abate the assessment for Sports
Power, Inc. on Item 58, Class 3, leased punch press,
reducing from $lO,959 to $l0,147 taxes payable in 1972.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
0r. Vandenborg and 0r. Kontoski of Hickok and Associates
presented a series of slides visually depicting the
information contained in the Hickok Storm Drainage
Report received by the Council. It is Hickok and
Associates' recommendation that ponding areas be
established to handle storm water drainage in the study
area.
Mayor Huber stated that the Hickok firm had been retained
for the purpose of finding some method for handling
storm water without using concrete pipes and that the
concept presented (ponding areas) could be superimposed
throughout the Valley area. He further stated that he
would like to see the Council and the Park Commission
study the report.
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LASSCO — Mr. Schechter requested Council approval of the final
SOMERSET II plat for Somerset II.
Mayor Huber pointed out that the Council has not had
enough`:time to study the Hickok report and that he would
not like to see any formal Council action on the final
plat until the report has been digested. He stated that
in view of the concept of ponding areas for storm water,
detailed grading plans showing how the water would be
retained during construction would have to be submitted
prior to final plat approval.' Temporary ponding areas
would have to be included in the design plans.
Mr. Johnson pointed out that the Bream property is in
the Hickok Study area and that Mr. Bream should be made
aware of the contents of the report before the Lassco
plat is approved. Mayor Huber directed Mr. Johnson to
contact Mr. Bream regarding ponding areas in his property.
Mr. Schechter asked if he could submit a separate final
plat of the five presently improved lots on Lansford Lane.
Mr. Winthrop answered that this would be a policy decision
and pointed out that this would involve two separate
park donations in conjunction with the two separate plats.
If a plat on the five parcels is accepted, in,,view of the
new drainage concept, there may be future problems.
Cluster housing was defined and suggested to Mr. Schechter
and he stated that Lassco is not interested in cluster
development. Mr. Johnson suggested that Lassco study
the Hickok report, contact Hickok and Associates if so
desired, and then bring back their plans to Mr. Johnson
for discussion prior to the next Council meeting.
PROPERTY Mr. Jerry Julkowski presented the concept for cluster
INVESTMENT development of Park Ridge Village. He proposes to build
CENTER 84 townhouse units on a 30 acre site and to convert the
St. Peter's Church Rectory presently on the property into
a double unit structure. The proposed mix would be 21
two bedroom units at $50,000 each, 42 three bedroom units
at $56,000 each and 21 five bedroom units at $72,000 each.
There will be private roads, street lights every 100 yards
and private maintenance of streets. The common building
would cost approximately $220,000.
ROGERS
LAKE
LEVEL
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
1973
BUDGET
ACACIA
PARK
SEWER
ANDe,0ATER
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
HEARING —
IMPROVE-
MENTS 70-5
AND 72-3.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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Mayor Huber stated that the Village does not usually
encourage private roads and also stated an objection to
the proposed name of Park Ridge Village due to its close
resemblance to the name Eagle Ridge and suggested that
a new name be chosen.
Mr. Julkomoki stated that he will apply for a
conditional use permit to the Planning Commission.
0r. Johnson stated that meetings have been held with
some of the most interested people and that a consensus
had been reached for a proposed lake level of 873.0 mean
sea level, or lBx to 20x below the present lake level
and suggested that a public meeting be held to discuss
the lake level. He recommended that notices be sent to
all affected property owners and that an invitation be
sent to the Department of Natural Resources. Mayor Huber
directed 0r. Kishel to do a study on the feasibility of
integrating the overflow pipe from the Rogers Lake outlet
into the Bjorklund/Hanson storm sewer system.
Mayor Huber moved that a special Village Council meeting
be held on August 29 for the purpose of a public hearing
on Rogers Lake level. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the
motion.
0r. Johnson stated that he is in the process of preparing
the 1973 budget and invited any requests or comments from
the Council.
Mayor Huber moved to continue the matter of Acacia Park
sewer and water for an additional sixty days. Councilman
Blair seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber moved adoption of Resolution Number 510,
"RESOLUTION CALLING FOR HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLLS
FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 70, PROJECT NO. 5 AND IMPROVEMENT
NO. 72, PROJECT NO. 3." Councilman Wahl seconded the
motion.
ROHRER
PROPERTY
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
RESOLUTION
NUMBER 508
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
RE—INVEST
SAVINGS
CERTIFI-
CATE
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LIST OF
CLAIMS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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Mayor Huber moved adoption of Resolution Number 507,
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF ROHRER PROPERTY."
Motion seconded by Councilman Gutzmer.
Mayor Huber moved adoption of Resolution Number 508/
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF LANDS
NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PAGEL ROAD AREA.
IMPROVEMENTS."
Motion seconded by Councilman Blair.
Mayor Huber moved that the Village Clark—Treasurer
be authorized to re—invest $44,600 in a savings
certificate.
Councilman Gutzmer 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, August 15, 1972, 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.
Motion seconded by Councilman Wahl.
Councilman Wahl moved licenses be granted to:
Beggs Construction Co.
Theisen—Fisher, Inc.
Carlson Sewer Co., Inc.
Lawrence Signs, Inc.
General Contractor License
Masonry Contractor License
Excavating License
Sign Erection License
Motion seconded by Mayor Huber.
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ADJOURN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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There being no further business to coma before the
Council, Councilman Blair moved the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Councilman Gutzmer.
Time of Adjournment: 10:35 P.M.
ATTEST:
Donald L. Huber, Mayor