1972-06-20 Council minutesVILLAGE OF 0ENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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June 20, 1972
Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held
Tuesday, June 20, 1973
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,
Lockwood and Wahl. Councilman Gutzmer had notified the Council
that he would not be present.
HEARING —
ROGERS
LAKESIDE
EAST
Mayor Huber declared the meeting open for the
purpose of a public hearing for proposed improvements
for Rogers Lakeside East and the areas adjacent
thereto. Mayor Huber turned the meeting over to
Village Administrator Orvil Johnson.
0r. Johnson pointed out that this is a feasibility
hearing for installation of sewer mains, water mains,
concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer improvements
and bituminous surfacing for the property between
Cheri Lane and Bluebill Drive. The petition for
improvements was made by the developers, Bjorklund
and Hansen. The estimated costs are as follows:
sanitary sewer extensions are estimated to cost a
total of $33,336 or approximately $8.55 per assessible
foot; watermains approximate total including services
would be $30,239 or about $7.11 per foot; storm sewer
costs for a total of about 4,400 feet is estimated to
cost about $57,750 using assessible square footage
in the area from Bluebill to the centerline between
Cheri and Wagon Wheel Trail, or about 50 per square
foot; estimated cost of street construction including
bituminous base material, bituminous surfacing and
curb and gutter will be approximately $81,700 or
about $15.13 per foot. The cost of sewer and water
connections will be $200 per connection.
Village Engineer Ed Kishel stated that those persons
presently being assessed for street improvements will
be assessed for one—fourth of the length of their lot
for the addition of curb and gutter because of the
added benefit they will be receiving. He further
stated that after all of the costs are known and the
project is ordered in, a public hearing will be held
and all affected property owners will be notified.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
DO0INIC
ALFONSO
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Mayor Huber asked for any further questions before
closing the hearing and stated that anyone with
formal written objections should submit them to the
Clerk. There being no further questions, Mayor Huber
moved that the hearing be closed at 9:03 p.m. Motion
seconded by Councilman Lockwood.
Mr. Alfonso and his Attorney, Harry Ray, were present.
0r. Ray stated he was present because of the Building
Inspector's refusal to give 0r. Alfonso a building
permit. He stated that the garage is already close
to completion and wanted to know why the permit
was refused.
Mayor Huber stated that the permit was refused because
the original variance was issued as a sidelot variance
to build an ordinary garage. The garage under
construction is two stories. At the time the variance
was granted, the Council did not have the plans for
the building, only the placement of the building. He
suggested that 0r. Alfonso apply for a variance to
build a garage of two stories and also for a variance
for a special use permit to house pigeons in the
structure. He further suggested that 0r. Alfonso
discuss his plans with his neighbors.
METRO Orvil Johnson condensed the notice received by the
AIRPORTS Council for a MAC hearing on the acquisition of
COMMISSION property in the Acacia Park area on July 6, 1972 at
7:00 P.M. in the Henry Sibley Auditorium.
ACACIA
PARK
CEMETERY
Jim Martin was present to represent the Acacia Park
Cemetery. He stated that in 1967 a plat was sub-
mitted to the Register of Deeds for the purpose of
dedication of cemetery property in connection with
a request from the Minnesota Highway Department;
however, prior approval of the Village Council was
not obtained.
Mayor Huber suggested that 0r. Martin submit to
0r. Johnson a proposal of all land presently held
by the cemetery and not presently dedicated for
cemetery uses so that a study may be made.
MISS SWISS Mr. Solland and Roger Groth presented plans for m
Miss Swiss convenience store to be located on prop-
erty north of the Skelly Gas Station. The property
is presently zoned 8-2 and they would like to
apply for a building permit. The exterior would be
brick veneer and stucco, with dark brown beams and
LAABCO
ROGERS
LAKE
HEARING
0AYN[
SCH0ANZ
PROMOTION
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
MISCEL-
LANEOUS
ZONING
ADMINIS-
TRATION
COSTS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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a wood shaped roof. The rear left and right sides
would be painted concrete brick. The front will
face Dodd Road.
Mayor Huber suggested that the sides abutting
residential areas be made more attractive. He
further suggested that 0r. Groth submit the
plans to Dick Bjorklund, including sign specifica-
tions and that he should work with Dick.
Continued to July 11 meeting.
0r. Schechter was present regarding a petition for
sewer and water improvements for Somerset II.
0r. Kishel was directed to prepare a preliminary study
of the drainage plan including proposed pipe sizes
and location and alternative methods of drainage.
Continued to July 11 meeting.
Continued from June G. 0r. William Allen was present
to discuss a preliminary study of the lake level.
0r. Allen is to give his level information to Ed Kishel
who is to work with Mr. Johnson on an application to
the Department of Natural Resources. Sherman Winthrop
is to draw up a covenant with 0endakota Country Club
or suggest an alternative.
Mr. Johnson requested a promotion for Wayne Schwanz
to leadman with a salary of $BOO per month.
Councilman Blair moved that Wayne Schwanz be promoted
to leadman with a salary of $800 per month, effective
July 1, 1972. Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
Councilman Wahl asked if filling station rental equip-
ment is covered by ordinance and if storing boats and
renting trailers violates any ordinance. 0r. Johnson
is to follow this up.
Sherman Winthrop presented proposed Ordinance Number 102,
Zoning Administration Costs.
Councilman Lockwood moved that Ordinance Number 102,
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE"
be adopted. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
DUDGEON
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
MISCEL-
LANEOUS
REINVEST
FUNDS
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
LIST OF
CLAIMS
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
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LICENSES
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Attorney Winthrop informed the Council that
0r. Dudgeon has refused the settlement checks. He
returned to the Clerk the settlement checks in the
amounts of $3,500 and $300.
Mayor Huber moved that the Attorney be instructed
to proceed and put the matter on the Court calendar.
Councilman Blair seconded the motion.
The Council directed the Mayor to sign the agreement
hiring Richard Parranto to obtain options on park
property.
The Park site development project form of bond was approved
as submitted.
Councilman Lockwood moved approval of the Treasurer's
request to reinvest $100,000 of State Aid Fuhds.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Councilman Wahl 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, June 20, 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 Mayor Huber.
Mayor Huber moved that licenses be issued to the
following with the exception of Schweitzer Construction
Company which did not post a Certificate of Insurance:
Gretsfeld Construction Co.
Langer Construction Co.
Joseph J. Maurer Const. Co.
Sweitzer Construction Co.
Cronstrom`s Heating & Air
Conditioning
Building Contractor License
Cement Contractor License
QeneraI Contractor License
General Contractor License
Heating, Gas Piping License
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
LIQUOR
LICENSES
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
FIREWORKS
PERMIT
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
APPROVE
MINUTES
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
BOARD OF
REVIEW
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
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Arneson Heating Heating & Air Conditioning
Service, Inc. License
Geo. Sedgwick
Heating & Air
Conditioning Heating --Gas Fitting License
C. Omar League Sewer Contractor License
0eiorke Trenching
and Excavating Co. Sewer Contractor License
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Mayor Huber moved approval of the liquor license for
Somerset Country Club. Councilman Wahl seconded the
motion.
Mayor Huber moved approval of the liquor license for
0endahota Country Club. Councilman Blair seconded the
motion.
Councilman Lockwood moved that a fireworks permit be
granted to Somerset Country Club for July 4, 1972.
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
Councilman Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of
the June 6 meeting. Councilman Wahl seconded the
motion.
Councilman Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of
the June 8, 1972 Board of Review meeting. Councilman
Blair seconded the motion.
ADJOURN
AYES: 4
NAYS; 0
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Blair moved the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Councilman Wahl.
Time of Adjournment: 11:I5 P.
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Radebaugh 'le k—Treasurer
ATTEST:
Donald L. Huber, Mayor