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1972-07-11 Council minutesPage 54 July 11, 1972 VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, July 11, 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 Lockwood, Wahl, Gutzmer and Blair. APPROVE MINUTES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 FURLONG AVENUE STREET IMPROVE- MENT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilman Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held Tuesday, June 20, 1972. Motion seconded by Councilman Wahl. Mayor Huber opened the hearing for discussion of the assessment roll for Furlong Avenue Street Improvements. Clerk— Treasurer Radabaugh read the list of four property owners to be assessed at a rate of $2.864 per front foot for a total cost of $2,228.47. Mayor Huber asked if anyone was interested in looking at the assessment rolls. There was no further discussion. Councilman Lockwood moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Mayor Huber stated that the assessments will be forwarded to Hastings in thirty days and that the property owners involved have thirty days in which toiipay their assessments in full without interest. Councilman Lockwood moved adoption of Resolution Number 497, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR FURLONG AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 68, Project No. 3)." Page 55 July 11, 1972 Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISS SWISS Continued from June 20. 0r. Del Einess presented BUILDING lighting and exterior design details. 0r. Einess PERMIT stated that the south and rear exterior of the building would be split face block to look like brick and that the front and north side of the building will be normal brick face. Since the Midwest Planning report recommended removal of the light on top of the sign, a light standard will be placed near the sign. The roof—top air conditioner will be enclosed on all four sides by a verticle redwood enclosure. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ROGERS LAKESIDE EAST IMPROVE- MENTS Mayor Huber moved approval of the building permit for Miss Swiss. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Mayor Huber read letters of objection to street, storm sewer and sewer and water improvements from John Lapakko, Eugene Olson, Bill Simek, and a joint objection from six other property owners. Mayor Huber stated that only a decision on whether or not to order in the project would be made at this meeting. He further stated that at such time as the project is completed, an assessment hearing will be held for discussion of how the assessments will be distributed. 0r, John Lapakko asked how wide Cheri Lane will be. 0r. Kishel answered that it will be a 60 foot street and that the street will go down the center of the right of way. Councilman Wahl asked why the Village has not maintained Cheri Lane. Mayor Huber replied that with the exception of snowplowing, the Village does not maintain any streets that do not meet Village standards. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ENDRESEN- PLANNING COMMISSION CASE #72-8 Page 56 July 11, 1972 Mayor Huber moved approval of Resolution Number 498, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS, AND STREET, CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE AREA KNOWN AS ROGER'S LAKESIDE EAST AND AREAS ADJACENT THERETO AND ORDERING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR." Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Mayor Huber read the minutes of the June 28 Planning Commission meeting in which the Planning Commission recommended denial of 0r. Endresen's application for a property split at 615 Ivy Falls Avenue. The lot to be divided off would be an 85 foot lot. All of the surrounding lots are 100 foot or 110 foot lots. Mayor Huber moved denial of the application for division of property on the recommendation of the Planning Commission without recourse and to waive the six months requirement for re—application. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MID—CON— 0r. Joe Summers, Attorney for Mid—Continent Development TINENT requested concept approval of a proposed planned unit DEVELOP— development on 39 acres at the intersection of 35E and MENT Highway 110. The total density for 111 townhouse units CORP. -- on the 39 acres would be 2.83 units per acre. 0r. Summers stated � PLANNING S th t the developers are amenable to COMMISSION working with the Dakota County Soil Conservation CASE #72-11 Service on drainage and impact on the Valley. The " density calculations were based on the entire 39 acre parcel, including the 18 acres the developers propose to donate to the Village for park purposes. Mayor Huber stated that the Attorney would be directed to request an Attorney General's opinion on the inclusion of donated park land in calculating density figures. He also stated that the developers were in effect giving the Village nothing by donating the 18 acres, since there are $24,000 in pending assessments on the parcel. SZ0EK ADDITION FINAL PLAT Page 57 July 11, 1972 Councilman Lockwood pointed out that there appeared to be little space set aside for recreation. 0r. Summers answered that the common area would hold approximately 200 people for gatherings and that the building is 40 by 60 feet on two floors. He further indicated that the swimming pool and common area would be constructed concurrent with the construction of the first twenty units. Mayor Huber stated that prior to concept approval, the developers would have to get approval from the Highway Department for access to Highway 110; they will have to await the Attorney General's opinion, and they must indicate what type of donation they would make to the Parks and Playgrounds other than the 18 acre donation. Bill Simek presented the final hard shell plat to the Council. He stated that the Dakota County Surveyor expressed a desire to await signing the plat until after the Village officials had signed it. Orvil Johnson pointed out that he had discussed the plat with Bernard Larson who said that all the corrections had been made on it. Mayor Huber moved that the final plat for Simek Addition be approved. Councilman Blair seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TU0INELLY 0r. Carmen Tuminelly requested approval of the CENTER preliminary plat for Tuminelly Center. He stated that PLANNING the structure will be built exactly as the plans show COMMISSION with the exception that the exterior of the front of CASE #72-18 the building will be stone and the rest of the building will be finished with split—face block. At the request of the Council, 0r. Tuminelly promised to finish the exterior of the Victor Comptometer Building with stucco on the presently unfinished side and back and that he would furnish the Administrator with a letter to this effect. Orvil Johnson suggested that the building permit stipulate the use of frost footings. Councilman Gutzmer moved approval of the preliminary plat for Tuminelly Center on the oonditiOn that the Victor Comptometer Building be finished on all four sides. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Ayes:-5 Nays: 0 MID - AmERICA LANDSCAPE PLANS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 SIMEK ADDITION IMPROVE- MENTS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ROGERS LAKE LEVEL CONTROL DRAINAGE CONSULTANT Page 58 July 11, 1972 Mr. Al Williams of Rauenhorst Corp. presented the landscape plans for the mid— America Bank. After mr. Williams gave the Council a description of the types of foliage to be used, he stated that a seven foot fence would be constructed to run the length of the south side of the parking area. The redwood fence would be constructed of an alternating pattern of 2x2's and lx8's and that the fence will be very tight. After some question arose on which side of the fence should face the abutting property owners, mayor Huber appointed Councilmen Lockwood and Wahl to meet with Mr. Williams and agree on the facing. Councilman Wahl pointed out that a 7 foot fence is not allowed under the Ordinance: Mr. Williams said that the fence will comply with the Ordinance. Councilman Blair moved approval of the landscape plans for mid— America State Bank as submitted. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution Number 499, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY AND STORM SEWER, WATER MAINS, AND STREET, CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE PART OF THE PAGEL ROAD AREA (IMPROVEMENT NO. 72, PROJECT N0.2)." Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. It was the concensus of opinion that Orvil Johnson be authorized to hold preliminary meetings with Mr. Bill Allen and Mr. Kishel for the purpose of gathering and disseminating information, and that an informal, informational meeting of the Village Council be held Thursday, July 20, at 7:30 P.M. in the Village Hall. Orvil Johnson stated that interviews had been held with Eugene Hickok and Associates and Itaska Engineering relative to doing a drainage study for the Lassco property. Mr. Johnson recommended that Hickok and Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 BRACKEY - SEWER AND WATER Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DOG CATCHER FEES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 59 July 11, I972 Associates be hired to do this pilot study and that the fee for their services would be a minimum of $1,500 and a maximum of $1,800. 0r. Kevin Howe requested an early review of the four building sites in Somerset II and was assured of an early review. Mayor Huber made a motion to authorize the Village officials to sign the necessary papers hiring Eugene Hickok and Associates to do the pilot drainage study for a fee not to exceed $1,800. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. 0r. Robert Brackey requested an extension of sewer and water to his property in Lilydale. He plans to build a single family dwelling on the property. Village Engineer Kishel stated that if permission is granted to 0r. Brackey to hook up to the system, he will have to get permission from the Highway Department to go under Highway 13 and he will have to make arrangements to get the St. Paul Water Department to connect the main to the water line at his own cost. 0r. Kishel suggested that the hook-up charge be $2,317.00. Councilman Lockwood moved that the Council grant pormios- ion to Mr. Brackey to hook up to the Village sewer and water system at a cost of $2,517, and that such hook-up shall be granted only subject to proof that a single family dwelling shall be built on the property. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Councilman Gutzmer moved that the dog catcher's fees be increased to 55.50 per hour for cruise time and $2.00 per day for kennel board. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. EMPLOYMENT Councilman Lockwood moved the hiring of Charlene APPOINTMENT Leftwich 'as clerk-typist with a salary of $385 per month. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LABOR NEGOTIA- TION COMMITTEE MISCEL- LANEOUS SKELLY STATION LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LICENSES Page 60 July 11, 1972 Mayor Huber appointed Councilmen Wahl, Gutzmer and Lockwood to act as the labor negotiating committee for 1873 negotiations. Councilman Gutzmer requested that Mr. Johnson contact the owner of the lot at the corner of Dodd Road and Round Hill Road with regard to the unsightly condition of the lot. The Council directed 0r. Johnson to get information from the Village Attorney on the legality of rentals at the Skelly Station-on Dodd Road. 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, July 11, 1972, having been audited by the Village CouQoil, 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 Gutzmer. Councilman Wahl moved licenses be granted to: Action Disposal Systems Hedtke Construction R.O. Meyer Construction 0m. F. Kopp Construction Val N. Kuntz Contractor Sussel Company Sweitzer Construction Ted Murr, Inc. Hanson Homes, Inc. Rauenhorst Corp. Evans Construction W.L. Kummer & Son All Season Comfort Rubbish Hauler License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License Heating License Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 HUD BRIGGS & MORCAN BOND SALE Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 John M. Frantes & Sons John M. Frantes & Sons Fred Vogt & Co. Spriggs Plbg. & Heating Neil & Hubbard Heating & Air Conditioning Katz Plumbing & Htg. Co. Cool Air Mechanical Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Ideal Sheet Metal, Inc. Kleve Heating & Air Conditioning Complete Heating & Air Cooling, Inc, - W.V. Nelson Construction Johnny Masonry, Inc. E.L. Bulach Const. Co. Spriggs Plbg. & Htg. Katz Plbg. & Heating Bears Plbg. & Heating Thompson Plumbing Co. LeVasseur Plumbing Jerry Nelson Const. Homer's Sewer Service Suburban Lighting, Inc. Page Ol July 11, 1972 Heating License Plumbing License Heating License Heating License Heating License Heating License Heating License Heating License Heating License Heating License Heating License Masonry License Masonry License Masonry License Plumbing License Plumbing License Plumbing License Plumbing License Plumbing License Roofing & Siding License Sewer Installation License Lighting Installation License Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Orvil Johnson informed the Council that HUD has turned down the Village's application for grant to acquire and develop park land. HUD officials indicated that some changes should be made in the application so that the Village may be placed on a higher priority. 0r. Johnson was directed to try to get HUD officials to reassess their opinion on the application. There was a motion of concensus to hire Briggs & Morgan as bonding firm for all new projects. Mayor Huber moved adoption of Resolution Number 500, xA RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC SALE OF $I,700,000 IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 1972.x Advertisement for bids shall be on July 16. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. PLANNING COMMISSION RESIGNA- TION Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 METRO SEWER BOARD RATES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 62 July 11, 1972 Mayor Huber moved that a letter of appreciation be sent to Richard Lund thanking him for his services as member and Chairman of the Planning Commission. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Councilman Gutzmor moved that 0r. Johnson be directed to appeal the decision on Metro Sewer Board rates. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Blair moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Time of Adjournment: I2:30 A.M. ATTEST: � J6011! x � / .4741 ------- adab ugh lerk—Troaourer Donald L. Huber, Mayor