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2018-01-02 Council Agenda Packet1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Adopt Agenda CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA January 2, 2018 — 7:00 pm Mendota Heights City Hall 5. Consent Agenda a. Approval of December 19, 2017 City Council Minutes b. Approve 2018 Financial Items • Resolution 2018-02 Establishing 2018 City Depositories of Funds • Resolution 2018-03 Accepting Pledged Securities for 2018 • Authorize Finance Director to Execute Electronic Payments and Prepay Claims c. Purchase Field Grader for Park Maintenance d. Resolution 2018-05 Calling for a Public Hearing on the Lexington Highlands, South Plaza Drive, and Mendakota Neighborhood Improvements e. Approve Police Officer Hire f. Approve Professional Services Contract with KLJ for RFP Development g. Ratify Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #76 h. Approve 2018-2019 Teamsters Labor Agreement COLA Adjustment i. Receive Update on 2017-2018 City Council Goals Action Plan j. Approval of Claims List 6. Public Comments 7. Presentations - none 8. Public Hearing - none 9. New and Unfinished Business a. Resolution 2018-01 Supplemental Resolution Re -Affirming and Providing Additional Findings for Approving the Mendota Heights Apartment Planned Unit Development—Michael Development (ref. Planning Case No. 2017-19) -Ordinance 518 Rezoning to HR -PUD (High Density Residential -Planned Unit Development) 2160 & 2180 Highway 13 Michael Development PUD b. Mendota Heights 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update — from Phil Carlson, Consulting Planner — Stantec c. Designation of Official Newspaper d. Designation of 2018 Acting Mayor e. City Council Appointments to Commissions 10. Community Announcements 11. Council Comments 12. Adjourn page 3 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, December 19, 2017 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota was held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Garlock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Duggan, Paper, Miller, and Petschel were also present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADOPTION Mayor Garlock presented the agenda for adoption. Councilmember Petschel moved adoption of the agenda. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Garlock presented the consent calendar and explained the procedure for discussion and approval. Councilmember Petschel moved approval of the consent calendar as presented and authorization for execution of any necessary documents, pulling items a) Approval of December 5, 2017 Council Minutes, h) Approval of Resolution 2017-116 Administrative and Amended Critical Area Permit to 1275 Knollwood Lane, k) Approve Resolution 2017-111 Adopt 2018 Pay Classification Plan for Non - Union Employees, o) Approve Claims List, and p) Approve Change Order for Dering Pierson Group. a. Approval of December 5, 2017 City Council Minutes b. Approval of December 5, 2017 Council Minutes - Closed Session c. Approval of December 11, 2017 City Council Work Session Minutes d. Acknowledge November 14, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes e. Approval of Resolution 2017-112 Agreement Appointing MnDOT as Agent for the City on Federally Funded Projects f. Approval of Resolution 2017-113 Accept Feasibility Report, Call for a Public Hearing on the Lexington Highlands, South Plaza Drive & Mendakota Neighborhood Improvements page 4 g. Approval of Resolution 2017-114 Deferring Street Assessment 2531 Concord Way h. Approval of Resolution 2017-116 Administrative and Amended Critical Area Permit to 1275 Knollwood Lane (Planning Case No. 2017-31) i. Approval of the modification of a certain condition under adopted Resolution 2017-104, Approving a Lot Split (Subdivision) for property located at 697 Wesley Lane j. Approve Resolution 2017-115 Granting Comcast a Franchise Extension k. Approve Resolution 2017-111 Adopt 2018 Pay Classification Plan for Non -Union Employees 1. Approval of 2018 Seasonal Pay Matrix m. Approval of November 2017 Building Activity Report n. Approval of November 2017 Treasurer's Report o. Approval of Claims List p. Approval of Change Order for Dering Pierson Group Councilmember Paper seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A) APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 5, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Councilmember Duggan suggested that the language under New and Unfinished Business, item A) of the minutes read "Councilmember Duggan moved adoption of ..." rather than "Councilmember Duggan moved to adopt ..." Councilmember Duggan moved to APPROVE THE DECEMBER 5, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES as amended. Mayor Garlock seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 H) RESOLUTION 2017-116 ADMINISTRATIVE & AMENDED CRITICAL AREA PERMIT - 1275 KNOLLWOOD LANE Councilmember Duggan asked if the Council would consider waiving the fee. Community Development Director Tim Benetti noted that this was a Critical Area Permit that was amended after -the -fact and required additional review by the City Engineer. The fee charged was the $250 application fee. Mayor Garlock moved to adopt RESOLUTION 2017-116 APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE AND AMENDED CRITICAL AREA PERMIT TO PETER & JENNIFER EISENHUTH AND ALLOW ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES IN THE CRITICAL AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT (LOCATED AT 1275 KNOLLWOOD LANE), with no change to the fee charged. Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 1 (Duggan) K) 2018 EMPLOYEE POSITION PLACEMENT/PAY CLASSIFICATION PLAN page 5 Councilmember Duggan noted the issue raised at the last meeting regarding what he thought was low pay for beginning firefighters in training. He asked if this is addressed in this plan. City Administrator Mark McNeill replied that the 2017 probationary firefighter rate was at $8.78/hr. This has been increased to $9.65/hr. for 2018, which is above the minimum wage. Councilmember Petschel stated that she would like to look at this in greater depth in 2018. At that time, the Council could decide on what an appropriate wage should be, with the help of Fire Chief Dave Dreelan and the fire captains. Councilmember Duggan moved to adopt RESOLUTION 2017 — 111 ADOPTING THE 2018 PAY CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES. Mayor Garlock seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 0) APPROVAL OF CLAIMS LIST Councilmember Duggan questioned the fee being paid to Mid Northern Services for ice rink lighting repairs, and asked if this was on budget. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that this project was budgeted for and is for hockey rink lighting replacement at the Friendly Hills rink. This was pre - approved through the City Council and is per the contract. Councilmember Duggan moved to approve the Claims List. Mayor Garlock seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 P) APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER FOR DERING PIERSON GROUP Councilmember Duggan noted that he seemed to recall that there were one or two previous change orders approved for this project and he asked why this is being referred to as Change Order #1. City Administrator Mark McNeill replied that there was a change order for the architectural contract for the design of the project. However, the item being considered is the first change order with the Dering Pierson Group, the contractor who is completing the work. Councilmember Duggan moved to approve Change Order #1, as submitted by the Dering Pierson Group, LLC, for the City Hall repairs and remodeling contract, in the amount of $10,298.00. Mayor Garlock seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS A) HENRY SIBLEY MARCHING BAND page 6 Ms. Gisele Taylor, Mendakota Court, provided a presentation on the Henry Sibley marching band's invitation to perform in America's National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. on July 4, 2018, as the official representative of the State of Minnesota. She said that her desire was to bring awareness of this honor and to ask for financial support. Donations can be given online at henrysibleyband.org or by sending a check to Henry Sibley Marching Arts. B) COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Mr. Bruce Vatne, 2205 Bent Tree Lane, stated he is pleased with the work the Council has completed. He mentioned how quickly the Council moved on Minnehaha Academy to get the school relocated. There have been several major events this past year that have taken a lot of time. He complimented the Council and staff on their due diligence. No items scheduled. PUBLIC HEARING NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) NORTH -SOUTH MOBILITY TRAFFIC STUDY Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek introduced Mr. Joe DeVore representing KLJ Engineering. The firm had completed a traffic study to analyze traffic on Delaware Avenue and Dodd Road. Mr. DeVore presented their preliminary findings and asked for feedback and comments from the Councilmembers. Mr. DeVore explained that KLJ was tasked with looking at the north -south mobility study for Delaware Avenue and Dodd Road, and answer questions on the amount of additional traffic that may result from the new Vikings training facility and the Inver Grove Heights AUAR's, as well as from other new developments taking place in the city. The firm attempted to answer where the traffic volumes from these new developments will be coming from and going to and which roadways would be impacted. This included an existing and future safety and operations analysis, and looking at improvements of the roadways. Mr. DeVore shared images of the study area, which included 17 or 18 intersections mostly along Dodd Road and Delaware Avenue, between I-494 and Minnesota Highway 110, as well as on Dodd Road north of Highway 110 to Wentworth Avenue. KLJ looked at the corridor tradeoffs between mobility and access. He said that Dodd Road is a minor arterial and Delaware Avenue is a major collector. He said that these types of roadways have to balance mobility where there is travel time going from one end to the other of the corridor, the operations of the intersections, and access from residential and commercial segments. KLJ had looked at some of the previous forecasts that were done for these projects, including the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the 2030 Regional Visioning Study, the 2035 Vikings AUAR and the 2030 Inver Grove Heights AUAR. They examined the different routes going to the Vikings practice facility and developed a directional distribution. They estimated that approximately 9% of the outgoing traffic would page 7 be going westbound, 8% going eastbound on I-494; 8% going north using Dodd Road between I-494 and Highway 110, and 9% would be using Delaware Avenue — with a lot of that traffic using Highway 110 to access I-494 westbound. This was different than the Vikings AUAR, which showed slightly more volume on Delaware Avenue, as that is an easier and faster route to get to I-494, than to make their way through the development to Dodd Road and then onto I-494. For the Inver Grove Heights study, much of the traffic would be using the same route — Delaware Avenue to Highway 110 to reach I-494 eastbound, and some traffic using Highway 110 to get to 35E or other destinations. Mr. Devore reviewed the number of daily trips coming from these developments: • Vikings practice facility — projected at full development to produce approximately 40,000 daily non-event trips o 300 — 350 peak hour trips on Dodd Road and 320 — 340 peak hour trips on Delaware Avenue; between I-494 and Highway 110 • Vikings practice facility — projected at full development to produce 3,400 event trips to the stadium in approximately 2 hours and an additional 1,700 peak hour trips total going to the stadium o Approximately 200 more trips on Dodd Road • Inver Grove Heights AUAR — looking at approximately 100,000 daily trips going to and from this development o Most of that traffic would use Delaware Avenue — 550 to 600 peak hour trips o However, if the Argenta Interchange is constructed to the east of Delaware, this number would drastically decrease to only 100 — 150 peak hour trips o The Vikings facility Delaware Avenue traffic would also decrease with that interchange • Mendota Plaza Expansion — would create approximately 1,000 daily trips o Would add approximately 75 — 95 peak hour trips to Dodd Road, mostly going to and from Highway 110 • Previously proposed senior housing development at The Village— would create approximately 550 — 600 daily trips o Peak hour trips would be approximately 40 — 50 on Dodd Road Daily Volumes: • Dodd Road north of I-494 going from 22,900 daily trips to 35,500 daily trips by 2040 • Delaware Avenue, with the entire development of the Viking Lakes and Inver Grove Heights, the daily trips would increase from 3,000 to 13,000 — without the Argenta interchange. If the interchange is constructed that number would decrease drastically • Highway 110 to the east of Delaware Avenue — increasing from approximately 30,000 to 44,800 daily trips Mr. DeVore shared an image of the Level of Service (LOS) for these systems currently, what the estimates would be for 2040 without the developments, and what that would be projected for 2040 with the developments. KLJ also looked at the existing safety and 5 -year crash data for each intersection; and a signal warrant analysis on all existing intersections that could be close to the signal warrants for 2040 conditions. page 8 Preliminary Options: • To counteract the Minnesota Highway 110 congestion, the options are a: o 6 -lane section along Highway 110 with increased turns on Delaware and Dodd o Super street or continuous flow intersection o Make all minor turn right and then make a U-turn o Interchange at the intersection, would have right-of-way and cost implications • Plaza Drive intersection: o Leave it at full access o Reduce access concept — would help to warrant signals at north and south intersections • Marie and Wentworth: o Existing all -way stop is exhibiting failing operations in 2040 modeling o Replace with signal or mini -roundabout • Wagon Wheel Trail and Decorah: o Dodd Road reconstruction project will allow the pedestrian island to be constructed in the middle and thus safer for pedestrians. Making it one lane in each direction, by 2040 this would become unacceptable o Signaling the existing layout and a mini -roundabout if realigned • Lake Drive operations (Mendota Heights Road, Dodd Road, and Lake Drive): o Assess for cut -through traffic—difficult intersection at Lake Drive/Dodd Road to turn left o Improvements — instead of turning left at the minor stop during school peak hours, putting in a roundabout would prioritize that movement o Take preventative measures at Swan Drive intersection and restrict it west to north movement with a raised median type or by closing that access from Swan Drive to Lake Drive • Delaware Avenue: o Push for the Argenta interchange on I-494, which would alleviate a lot of traffic on Delaware Avenue o Add additional guardrail segments because of the steep slopes o If reconstructed in the future, consider curb and gutter The next steps would be for KLJ to obtain comments, feedback, and suggestions from the City. Then they will finalize a suggested improvement plan for the City. Mayor Garlock asked for an explanation of what is meant by 'peak hours'. Mr. DeVore replied that peak hours are the morning and evening hours with the highest traffic volumes. The timeframe used was 7:15 to 8:15 am and 4:30 to 5:30 pm. KLJ also did a school peak hour count for the four intersections around the schools of 2:45 to 3:45 pm. Councilmember Duggan asked if there was consideration of an I-494 interchange closer to Robert Street. Mr. DeVore replied that the preferred interchange from the Visioning Study is 1,500 feet to the east of the existing Delaware Avenue overpass — connected into Argenta Trail, which would come up to the north and Delaware Avenue would curve around to become an east/west connection into Argenta Trail. page 9 Councilmember Duggan asked when the Vikings study was completed, and when the Inver Grove Heights AUAR study was completed? Mr. DeVore replied that the Vikings study was completed in 2016 and did not assume all of the Inver Grove Heights development volumes. The Inver Grove Heights study was completed in 2007, with an update completed in 2012. Councilmember Duggan asked if KLJ did comparisons between the Vikings and the Inver Grove Heights studies, and if so, were there any anomalies? Mr. DeVore replied that the biggest difference was the volume they assumed to be using Delaware Avenue. For the Inver Grove Heights analysis, it was a high level study trying to decide where 100,000 trips were going, and that it was more regionally focused. Mr. DeVore also believed they assumed the Argenta interchange or Delaware Avenue interchange in that study, or a future interchange. Most of the volume would be using Delaware Avenue to get to I-494 west. KLJ wanted to show the worst -case -scenario of volume coming from both developments without an interchange, and said that that is from where the projected 13,000 daily trips on Delaware Avenue came. Councilmember Petschel asked if any of the County developments or plans for Lone Oak Road figure into the traffic volume. Mr. DeVore replied in the affirmative. Councilmember Petschel pointed out that it has not been made clear where the entrances and exits are going to be for the Vikings development. Mr. DeVore noted that the plans are a bit firmer now. O'Neal is closed off from Dodd Road. However, to the south, there is a connection to Dodd Road. There is a connection to Delaware Avenue on the east, and there is one on the south side. It appears that Ames Crossing Road would be carrying a fair amount of traffic to the south. Mayor Garlock, referencing the Argenta interchange, asked for confirmation that it would be in and out and be on the south side of I-494. Mr. DeVore replied that he believed it would not have an east connection. It would only be to and from the west I-494. Councilmember Petschel, referencing the intersection of Dodd Road and Highway 110, asked how feasible would it be to create two turn lanes instead of the existing one, which would go a long way towards alleviating the backup. Mr. DeVore replied that the concern would be the golf course property on the west side of Dodd Road and then the Plaza development on the east side. He is unsure if that expansion would work. However, looking at the 2040 traffic operations results, even with beefing up that intersection with dual left -turn lanes and an extra southbound lane, it still had failing operations. So KLJ looked at the alternative superstreets and continuous flow intersections, where they can separate out the traffic so that there are movements going at the same time in order to have better operations at that intersection. Councilmember Petschel noted that the State will be completing major upgrades on Dodd Road this summer. They will be addressing drainage issues, etc. and she understood that that would not accomplish anything in terms of better traffic operations. Councilmember Miller asked Mr. DeVore if KLJ has had conversations with Trammel Crowe regarding this study and the nature of that conversation. Mr. DeVore replied that he had spoken with the consulting group that was doing the traffic study for that development to check their assumptions for the development traffic going in and out of that development, and what type of a building was page 10 contemplated. They could then go to trip generation logic to look at what trips would be generated by that type of a development. Councilmember Duggan asked if KLJ would be able to determine the potential impacts on the City of Mendota Heights in relation to traffic noise, odors, and the extent of these over a period of not just the peak hours. He wondered if there a way of calculating the negative impacts in lifestyle, way of living in Mendota Heights from all of these developments. Mr. DeVore replied that was not part of their study, however, they do have the ability to possibly do that in the future. They could quantify the emissions from the increase in traffic. Councilmember Duggan asked if they consulted with MnDOT or Dakota County in relation to traffic studies or numbers that they have pertaining to this area over the years and if the trends were somewhat similar to each other. Mr. DeVore replied that Dakota County is in the process of updating its 2030 Comp Plan to 2040. The County has released some draft information that KLJ was able to examine. However, they do not have quantifiable numbers to go along with it. It seemed to be matching the trends that were put together from all of the development studies and 2030 information that both Dakota County and the City have produced. Councilmember Duggan asked how traffic from the Vikings' development parking lots will be handled, going north from the area. Mr. DeVore replied that they did not look into the parking analysis. Councilmember Duggan suggested that this be reviewed as it would be a major contribution towards the traffic density that would be created. Mr. DeVore stated that they did quantify the number of trips going to and from the development as part of their study, and he is confident in those numbers. Councilmember Duggan wondered how much of this additional traffic is being created by the Vikings development, and how does the City consign to the developer the costs of updating roads, bridges, overpasses, etc. that are necessary to accommodate the traffic that they will create? Mr. DeVore replied that they would try to quantify improvements needed for each intersection, what options would solve these problems and bring that forward as the preferred concepts. The preferred options coming out of this study can be used by the City to help get those changes recognized by the County and the State. Councilmember Petschel, addressing summer camp at the Vikings development, asked what the average attendance was in Mankato on a daily basis, keeping in mind that there would be more at this new location based on accessibility. Mr. DeVore replied that it was much less than 10,000 a day. The Vikings had had approximately 60,000 to 70,000 visitors throughout the three weeks of training. She then asked if there was traffic coming and going all day long, or did they have peak times of travel? Mr. DeVore replied that they did not look at any of the Mankato intersections as part of this study. Councilmember Paper asked for a description of a mini -roundabout, and how would a semi -truck get around it? Mr. DeVore noted that mini -roundabouts have a raised median in the middle, and it is a mountable curb. A single -lane roundabout it usually constructed with a bigger radius, with a median with plantings and signage in the center. Councilmember Paper asked if a mini -roundabout would help at Dodd and Wentworth, or where streets that do not meet at 90 degrees? Mr. DeVore replied that roundabouts help at skewed intersections because drivers would have to look only at traffic coming from the left. page 11 Councilmember Paper asked how to move a pedestrian through that intersection? Mr. DeVore stated the crosswalks are set back from the roundabout, before a driver gets into the roundabout. Entering vehicles would see the pedestrians before they are looking at traffic flow. A mini -roundabout provides a full field of vision that is not available with a one -lane roundabout. Councilmember Paper asked for a cost estimate of a mini -roundabout? Mr. DeVore replied that a mini - roundabout could be built for $200,000 to $350,000 — based on what is done with pedestrian and infrastructure around it. He was unable to provide a cost estimate for a four-way stop because they are usually going from the four-way stop to a mini -roundabout. When asked how close mini -roundabouts could be to each other, Mr. Devore answered that it would be context specific and would depend upon what the minor street volumes might be, KLJ did look at the option of both Marie and Wentworth with modeling with mini -roundabouts, and said that the queuing from either roundabout seemed to work fine in the models. He was unable to provide an answer on the possibility of installing a mini -roundabout at Market Street, and whether it would be too close to Highway 110. The City could test an improvement with mini -roundabouts at North Plaza Drive and Market Street, and then leave Maple and South Plaza Drive as two-way stop intersections. One would get a substantial increase in capacity with a mini -roundabout versus a four-way stop intersection. An audience member noted that he did not hear anything about the traffic coming out of the Plaza area, from the new development, and the kind of impact that would have on Highway 149. Mr. DeVore replied that looking at the Mendota Plaza expansion, they would be seeing approximately 1,070 daily trips — approximately 75 to 95 peak hour trips on Dodd Road, mostly going to Highway 110. The existing volume using South Plaza Drive is approximately 1,500 and the future with development traffic would be approximately 3,600. North Plaza Drive was not included as part of this study because it is a private -owned access. The future 2040 condition with a full -build would create a LOS of F (unacceptable). The LOS at South Plaza Drive onto Dodd Road is currently a C (stable flow) but would be approaching a LOS of F. Mr. Joe Betlej, 613 Winston Court, asked if considerations had been given for the fire department and the expansion at the corner of South Plaza Drive. Mr. DeVore replied that they have not looked into any alternatives at that intersection. Councilmember Petschel asked if there was no development off of Dodd Road, would Dodd Road would still deteriorate to the point where it would fail because of the developments in Inver Grove Heights and Eagan? Mr. DeVore replied that something would have to be done by 2040 to address the traffic coming from the south. Councilmember Duggan suggested that the Council write a letter to the State Representatives, the Metropolitan Council, County Representatives, the City of Eagan, and the City of Inver Grove Heights regarding establishing the current conditions of traffic in Mendota Heights and the anticipated traffic volume increase. Councilmember Petschel recommended that after this study has been completed and the City has the final recommendations, that a copy then be shared with the people Councilmember Duggan mentioned. page 12 Mr. Bernard Friel, expressed his appreciation to the Council for getting this study underway. He mentioned that there has been a study from Eagan, a study from Mendota Heights, a study from Inver Grove Heights, and a visioning study from the County; however, no one is in charge. This is a patchwork quilt and no one is coordinating any of this. It seemed to him that the appropriate location for oversight and coordination is the County. He hoped that this City Council would get onboard in pursuing somebody having some oversight of the whole project — the Vikings Complex. B) FIRE STATION ARCHITECTURAL STUDY City Administrator Mark McNeill noted that this item was a follow-up from the December 11th Council Workshop regarding the future of the fire station. He said that the Fire Chief indicated that he had been in contact with CNH Architects who have completed other fire stations in the area. They submitted a proposal to do some preliminary design work and estimates so the Council could look at what a firm cost would be. Fire Chief Dave Dreelan provided a brief update and timeline for the proposed project. If approved, he and the Fire Department would work with CNH Architects weekly for the next six weeks with the end goal of having a detailed design of what the station would look like and a more firm estimate of costs. Then, if the Council approved, the following twelve weeks would be dedicated to construction design elements and coming up with construction and bid documents. The Council would then have to approve going through the bidding process. Ideally, the construction could begin mid -summer of 2018. The end goal would be to have the addition to the Fire Station enclosed for finish construction by next winter. Councilmember Duggan moved to authorize the execution of the proposal of CNH Architects of Apple Valley, MN, to do a schematic design and schematic cost estimate for an addition to, and remodeling of the Mendota Heights Fire station, as outlined in the proposal of December 13, 2017. Mayor Garlock seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Abstain: 1 (Miller) Nays: 0 Councilmember Miller abstained from voting, citing his role on the fire department. C) DAKOTA COUNTY BROADBAND JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Assistant City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson explained that this was a request for Council to authorize the execution of a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to establish a broadband joint powers entity for the operation and administration of a county -wide fiber network, referred to as the I -Net or Institutional Network. The proposed JPA is a culmination of several years of work by the Dakota County CDA and the city workgroup, of which Mendota Heights has been a part. The CDA led the discussions and the design of the systems plan. page 13 Ms. Jacobson shared an image of the fiber network and explained that it runs through all of Dakota County. At the July 18th Council meeting, the consultants working with Dakota County CDA presented an update of this effort to the City Council. At the Council's October 3rd meeting, it approved the contract for connecting to the I -Net and those projects are currently underway with an anticipated `lighting' date of the fiber after the first of the year. Part of the administration and operation of this overall County network is the proposed Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). She noted that the City of Eagan has elected not to participate. She said that the JPA is an overall agreement for administration and operation of the fiber network. Since the City has elected to install and connect to the fiber network prior to the JPA being drafted, the City would have separate agreements for each connection site — three agreements with Dakota County to utilize that fiber, to maintain it, and to operate it. Under the JPA structure and the establishment of the broadband entity, the City would just have one agreement. Councilmember Duggan questioned the differences in costs between the participating cities. Ms. Jacobson replied that the cost for Mendota Heights is $93,000, and referred to the capital cost to install the fiber backbone down Lexington Avenue. This was the workgroup's estimate of costs for installing that backbone piece. The difference in the capital costs for the gap project depended upon how much each city had previously installed or how much they need to install in order to close the gaps in fiber in their particular area. Councilmember Petschel moved to authorize the execution of the Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County, cities in Dakota County and Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) to create a Dakota County Broadband joint powers entity to manage the Dakota County Fiber Network. Councilmember Paper seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Mark McNeill had no community announcements. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Duggan thanked everyone for being in attendance to hear about the traffic study and the Henry Sibley Band going to Washington D.C., which to him is the most significant event of this year. He wished everyone a blessed holiday season. Councilmember Paper noted that it has been a very informative first year sitting on the Council and he has enjoyed his time and getting to know his fellow councilmembers and residents. He wished everyone Happy Hanukkah and a safe holiday season. Councilmember Miller piggybacked on Councilmember Paper's comments, saying that it was informative might be an understatement. He looks forward to three more years on the City Council. page 14 Mayor Garlock expressed appreciation to the community for attending the lightings in the park — the tree lighting on December 2nd and the lighting of the Menorah on December 12th. He is looking forward to another great year. Councilmember Petschel gave kudos to the City's fourth high school that has been through so much this year. On December 7th, Minnehaha Academy participated in a nationally televised basketball game with Apple Valley High School. She was happy that Minnehaha won. She also mentioned that there is a young man in 8th grade at St. Thomas Academy who has qualified to go to the National Figure Skating Championship. Councilmember Petschel noted that it is wonderful experience to serve the City. She wished everyone a very happy and blessed holiday season. ADJOURN Councilmember Paper moved to adjourn. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Mayor Garlock adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Neil Garlock Mayor ATTEST: Lorri Smith City Clerk CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS page 15 1101 Victoria Curve 1 Mendota Heights, MN 55118 651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8940 fax www.mendota-heights.com DATE: January 2, 2018 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator FROM: Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director SUBJECT: 2018 Financial Items BACKGROUND There are 3 items that need to be reviewed by the council on an annual basis. Two of the items have attached resolutions and the other item need to be authorized and reviewed by the council. • Each year the city designates financial institutions that may be used as depositories for city funds. The attached resolution lists those institutions that may be used in 2018. • Minnesota statue 118A.03 requires that to the extent city funds in a financial institution exceed FDIC insurance amounts, a collateral security be pledged to cover the difference. The attached resolution states the collateral that is in place for the city at Deerwood Bank. • The council needs to authorize the finance director to execute electronic payments and prepay claims. This is not a change in process, but an acknowledgement that there are claims paid prior to your approval on the agenda. This item was recommended to be formally authorized by the city auditors. BUDGET IMPACT N/A RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Mendota Heights City Council approve the attached resolutions designating city depositories and accepting pledged securities. Staff recommends that the finance director is given the authority to prepay claims. This action requires a majority vote of the city council. page 16 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2018 - 02 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2018 CITY DEPOSITORIES OF FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the City of Mendota Heights that the following institutions be designated as depositories for city funds and securities for 2018: Deerwood Bank Wells Fargo Bank Cherokee State Bank Gateway Bank U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray & Co. TCF National Bank Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund Wells Fargo Advisors, Inc. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that investments of city funds be in any securities authorized by Minnesota Statutes Chapters 118A.04 and 427.02. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 2nd day of January, 2018. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS BY Neil Garlock, Mayor ATTEST: Lorri Smith, City Clerk page 17 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 03 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PLEDGED SECURITIES FOR 2018 WHEREAS, every designated depository of city funds must provide collateral or other security to the city to protect against financial loss, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 118A.03 and 427.01; and WHEREAS, all financial institutions designated as depositories for 2018 are members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) which provides suitable security up to established limits; and WHEREAS, the city's depositories in financial institutions routinely exceed these established limits necessitating the provision of additional security. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following pledged securities be accepted by the city as additional collateral for calendar year 2018. Deerwood Bank $740,000 FHLB $200,000 Freddie Mac 1.00% due 6/15/2018 1.05% due 11/07/2018 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 2nd day of January, 2018. By ATTEST: Lorri Smith, City Clerk CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Neil Garlock, Mayor page 18 1101 Victoria Curve 1 Mendota Heights, MN 55118 651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8940 fax www.m endota-hei g hts.com CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: January 2, 2018 TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Purchase Field Grader Attachment COMMENT: INTRODUCTION The Council is asked to approve the purchase of a field grading equipment attachment. BACKGROUND The parks department has been relying on an old pull behind field/street grader for maintenance of the playing fields and hockey rinks. This grader has been in service at Mendota Heights for several years after being retired from the City of Eagan's fleet. The existing grader requires two operators and familiarity with the equipment to achieve successful results. The existing grader is currently in need of repairs and tires. DISCUSSION A new replacement of this attachment to the City's existing skid -steer loader would allow single operator capabilities and improved tolerance on grading operations. It would link with the laser level already owned by the city. The grading attachment is available through the Minnesota State Bid contract, which eliminates the need to seek separate competitive quotes by the City. BUDGET IMPACT The cost of the attachment is $9520 and is to be purchased with 2017 Park equipment repair funds, which was underspent. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that council approve the purchase for the field grading attachment. ACTION REQUIRED If Council agrees with the recommendation, it should pass a motion approving the purchase of a field grading plow attachment. This action requires a simple majority vote. page 19 1101 Victoria Curve 1 Mendota Heights, MN 55118 651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8940 fax www.mendota-heights.com CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: January 2, 2017 TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Resolution 2018-05 Calling for a Public Hearing for the Lexington Highlands, South Plaza Drive, & Mendakota Neighborhood Improvements Project No. 201706 COMMENT: INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to request that the Council approve resolution 2018-05 calling for a public hearing for the Lexington Highlands, South Plaza Drive, & Mendakota Neighborhood Improvements. BACKGROUND Council adopted Resolution 2017-113 at their December 19, 2017 meeting. This resolution accepted the feasibility report for the Lexington Highlands, South Plaza Drive, & Mendakota Neighborhood Improvements and called for a public hearing on January 16, 2018. DISCUSSION City projects that utilize special assessments have strict guidelines that must be followed per State Statute 429. One of the requirements is advertising in the local legal newspaper. Mendota Heights legal newspaper in 2017 was the Southwest Review. The deadline to submit ads for publication are generally the Wednesday before print. However, due to the Holidays the Southwest Review had a deadline of Thursday December 21, 2017 for the December 31st paper and staff was unable to submit the ad in time. Staff is proposing to reschedule the public hearing to February 6, 2018 to allow for the required notification period. BUDGET IMPACT Delaying the hearing should not have an effect on the project budget. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Council adopt Resolution 2018-05 scheduling the public hearing for February 6, 2018. A neighborhood informational meeting is scheduled to be held on January 10, 2018. ACTION REQUIRED If the City Council wishes to implement the staff recommendation, pass a motion adopting Resolution 2018-05, CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LEXINGTON HIGHLANDS, SOUTH PLAZA DRIVE, AND MENDAKOTA NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT #201707. This action requires a simple majority vote. page 20 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2018-05 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LEXINGTON HIGHLANDS, SOUTH PLAZA DRIVE, AND MENDAKOTA NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT #201707) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2017-71, 2017-72, and 2017-73, the City Council, on September 5, 2017, ordered a feasibility report to be prepared by the Public Works Director with reference to the improvement of Avanti Drive, Bwana Court, Faro Lane, Summit Lane, Twin Circle Drive, Vail Drive, West Circle Court, Mendakota Court, Mendakota Drive, and South Plaza Drive; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2017-113, the City Council, on December 19, 2017, accepted a feasibility report prepared by the Public Works Director and called for a public hearing on January 16, 2018; and WHEREAS, statutory requirements were unable to be met for the public hearing date on January 16, 2018 and the hearing date is changed to February 6, 2018. NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council as follows: 1. A Public Hearing shall be held on such proposed improvements on the 6th day of February, 2018 at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota at 7:00 p.m. Statutory notice and publication requirements shall be followed. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this second day of January, 2018. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Neil Garlock, Mayor ATTEST Lorri Smith, City Clerk page 21 1101 Victoria Curve 1 Mendota 651.452.1850 phone I 651.452.8940 Fax www.mendota- heights.com CITY OF MEN DOTA HEIGHTS Request for City Council Action DATE: January 2, 2018 TO: Mayor and City Council, City Administrator FROM: Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City Administrator Kelly McCarthy, Chief of Police SUBJECT: Approve Police Officer Hire COMMENT: Introduction The City Council is asked to approve the hiring of Ryan Yauch for the position of Police Officer. Background The Police Officer hiring process began earlier this fall with a position posting. The City received 55 applications from interested candidates. The process has included two rounds of interviews, a thorough background investigation, a psychological evaluation and physical examination to determine qualified candidates. Staff recommends the hiring of Ryan Yauch to the position of Police Officer. Mr. Yauch has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota, Mankato in Law Enforcement. Ryan's anticipated start date is January 22, and is dependent upon approval by the City Council and proper notice to his current employer. Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council approve the hiring of Ryan Yauch as Police Officer. Starting salary will be $5,080 per month based on the 2018-2019 Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Labor Agreement. Action Required If the Council concurs, it should, by motion, approve the hiring of Ryan Yauch to the position of Police Officer with the Mendota Heights Police Department. page 22 1101 Victoria Curve 1 Mendota 651.452.1850 phone I 651.452.8940 Fax www.mendota- heights.com CITY ❑F MEN DOTA HEIGHTS Request for City Council Action DATE: January 2, 2018 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator FROM: Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City Administrator SUBJECT: Professional Services Contract with KLJ for Development of a Par 3 Turf Maintenance Request for Proposal COMMENT: Introduction The City Council is asked to approve a professional services contract for the development of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals for turf and grounds maintenance at the Par 3 golf course. Background For several years, the City has contracted with a private company/consultant for oversight of maintenance practices at the Par 3 golf course. Services provided by the consultant focused on the application of chemicals/fertilizer, winterization of the course at the end of the season and general maintenance of the irrigation system. The current contract ended with the close of the 2017 golf season. In addition to the consultant, the city employees two seasonal employees who mow the course, and perform general maintenance duties. Staff has reviewed the current practices, services provided by the contractor and future maintenance and equipment needs of the golf course and is proposing the development and release of a RFP for turf and grounds maintenance. Staff contacted KLJ for assistance with the drafting of the RFP. KLJ has submitted a cost proposal, in the not to exceed amount of $3,455 for services. Budget Impact The cost of the proposed services to be provided by KLJ are not specifically included in the Par 3 budget. If approved, funds would be available from the Par 3 (Professional Services) budget. Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council award a professional services contract to KLJ for the development of a RFP to solicit proposals for turf and grounds maintenance at the Par 3 golf course. Action Required If the City Council concurs, the City Council should pass a motion approving the professional services contract with KLJ for the development of a Request for Proposal for turf and grounds maintenance at the Par 3 golf course. irwou"'"" t In CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 5g. 1101 Victoria Curve 1 Mendota Heights, MN 55118 651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8940 fax www.menclota-heIghts.com DATE: January 2, 2018 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark McNeill, City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City Administrator SUBJECT: 2018-2019 LELS Local #76 Labor Agreement COMMENT: INTRODUCTION. The City Council is asked to ratify a two-year labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #76, representing Police Officers. BACKGROUND Attached for review and consideration is the 2018-2019 contract between the City of Mendota Heights and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #76 (LELS), for which there is a tentative agreement. The 2018-2019 agreement is consistent with the direction which staff received from the City Council. Changes and updates to the 2018-2019 contract include: • Article IX Seniority—Clarification regarding the definition of seniority. o Section 9.1: The City of Mendota Heights shall establish seniority lists for all permanent employees in the bargaining unit. Said lists shall be posted in appropriate locations. A seniority list shall be maintained by the Employer on the basis of total length of compensated employment by classification. All time served in a Sergeant classification or above shall count toward Police Officer Seniority. o Section 9.3: Layoff shall be by classification in inverse order of classification seniority. However, an employee about to be laid off shall have the right to bump (displace) any other employee in any equal or lower ranked classification with less classification seniority, provided that the employee who is exercising bumping rights shall be qualified to perform the duties of the classification into which he/she is bumping. • Article XIV Call Back Time—Increases the minimum call back time from two (2) to two and one half (2.5) hours. • Article XVI Insurance --The city will provide $1,600 per month for 2018. There will be a reopener for 2019. • Article XXII Wage Rates—A 2.75% cost of living adjustment for 2018 and a 2.75% cost of living adjustment for 2019. 01/01/2018 01/01/2019 Start (1St Six Months) $5,080 $5,220 (2"d six months) $5,375 $5,523 2nd year $5,812 $5,971 3rd year $6,231 $6,402 After 36 months of continuous employment $6,654 $6,837 At 240 months (total department service) $6,789 $6,975 • Memorandum of Agreement—Renew the agreement, for the term of the contract and with the addition of clarifying language related the 12th holiday to reflect the officer's current shift length, rather than 9.5 hours. Negotiations were positive with LELS union representatives. The union members have voted to approve the tentative contract. BUDGET IMPACT Costs associated with the negotiated agreement are included in the 2018 city budget. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends ratification of the agreement between the City of Mendota Heights and the LELS Local #76, covering Police Officer employees for 2018-2019. ACTION REQUIRED If the Council concurs, it should, by motion, ratify the 2018-2019 labor agreement between the City of Mendota Heights and the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #76. cowman' in CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS page 25 1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota Heights, MN 55118 651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8940 fax www.mendota-heights.com DATE: January 2, 2018 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark McNeill, City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City Administrator SUBJECT: 2018-2019 Teamsters Labor Agreement COLA Adjustment COMMENT: INTRODUCTION. The City Council is asked to approve a change to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in the two-year labor agreement with Teamsters Local 320, representing Public Works employees. BACKGROUND On November 7, 2017, an agreement for 2018-2019 between the City of Mendota Heights and the Teamsters Local 320 was approved. In it, a 2.5% wage increase was approved for both 2018 and 2019. Since then, the City Council has approved a 2.75% pay increase for 2018 for non -contract employees. In addition, a tentative agreement with the LELS union representing the Police Officers has also been negotiated, with a 2.75% COLA for both 2018 and 2019. So as to treat all employee groups equitably, that same 2.75% (meaning an additional 1/4%) should be provided to the Public Works union. The recommended new rates of pay (including other pay adjustments which were previously negotiated) would be as follows: Effective 01/01/2018 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Hire Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Maintenance Worker $21.27 $23.21 $25.64 $28.08 $30.51 Leadworker $31.81 Mechanic $31.81 Effective 01/01/2019 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Hire Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Maintenance Worker $21.85 $23.85 $26.35 $28.85 $31.35 Leadworker $32.68 Mechanic $32.68 page 26 BUDGET IMPACT Costs associated with this COLA are included in the 2018 city budget. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of this modification to the agreement between the City of Mendota Heights and the Teamsters Local 320, covering Public Works employees for 2018-2019. This reflects a Cost of Living Adjustment of 2.75% increase in each of the two years. ACTION REQUIRED If the Council concurs, it should, by motion, approve the amended wage rates for the 2018-2019 labor agreement between the City of Mendota Heights and the Teamsters Local 320. Action Plan for 2017-2018 City Council Goals page 27 Abbreviations: CA—City Administrator ACA—Assistant City Administrator PC—Police Chief FC—Fire Chief PWD—Public Works Director CDD—Community Development Director FD—Finance Director RC—Recreation Coordinator Goal One: Recruit and Retain a Qualified Workforce ACTION ITEM 1: Recruitment and Hiring BUDGET: $ TBD • Volunteer Coordinator position o Create job description and assess options for filling • GIS Assistant position o Develop job description for a proposed full-time position • Communications Coordinator position o Create job description; consider joint position with potential Volunteer Coordinator STAFF RESPONSIBLE CA/ACA/PC CDD/PWD ACA TIMEFRAME 11/2017 11/2017 11/2017 STATUS: 6/17 CA: Each of these positions will be dependent upon being included in FY 2018 budget. Communications Coordinator position was included in 2017 budget, but remained unfilled, due personnel funding needs elsewhere in the system. 9/17 CA: GIS Coordinator and Communications Coordinator proposed in preliminary FY 18 budget 12/17 ACA: All three positions included in the 2018 budget. Job descriptions will be developed in the month of January and postings will be considered. ACTION ITEM 2: POLICE DEPARTMENT: Recruit, hire and retain/maintain qualified Police Officer personnel to full FTE compliment BUDGET: $ • Review McGrath Study and consider future staffing allocation models STAFF RESPONSIBLE PC TIMEFRAME 9/2017 page 28 STATUS: 6/17 PC...From the current Police Officer recruitment process three offers were extended and accepted. New members will start mid-June to early -July. Discussion of other police staffing needs will take place during FY 2018 budget prep. 9/17 PC: Three police officers added, and are currently undergoing FTO orientation. Two additional Police Officer Positions included in preliminary FY 2018 budget...One to start 1/1/18, and one to start 7/1/18 12/17 PC: In the final phase of hiring two officers. Job offers scheduled to be extended by 12/31/2017. Job posting for Captain published, applications are due January 12. ACTION ITEM 3: Provide incentives for health and wellness among employees BUDGET: $ TBD • Develop wellness incentive program within the Police Department o Consider extending to other city staff, if feasible STAFF RESPONSIBLE ACA/PC TIMEFRAME 1/2018 STATUS: 12/17 PC: With the addition of two officers, we will be able to move to a 10 hour shift which is scientifically supported to be better for officers. Goal Two: Address City Facilities, Infrastructure and Equipment Needs ACTION ITEM 4: Complete a Facility Needs Assessment to determine future space needs and uses BUDGET: $ TBD • Schedule presentation of Fire Department building study at future City Council Work Session • Consider and plan for long term space needs/uses for facilities o Consider "campus" concept—City Hall, Police and Fire at one location o Include community space, senior center o Renovate parking lot and sidewalks, as appropriate STAFF RESPONSIBLE FC CA/PC/FC/RC TIMEFRAME 11/2017 Complete Mid -2018 page 29 • Consider Council Chambers redesign for ADA compliance and efficient use of space CA/ACA 12/31/17 STATUS: 9/17 CA: Funding for additional architectural work for Fire Station discussion included in preliminary FY 18 budget, but funding for discussion to be started in FY 17 is needed to get a head start The Council should determine how the options should be reviewed, and by whom. 12/17 CA: Contract with an architect for estimates and phasing of the Fire Station remodeling and addition awarded in December. Fire Station Building committee is meeting. In December, the City Council, discussed a partnership with ISD 197 and City of WSP for possible partnership on joint facilities. ACTION ITEM 5: Improve Building security at City Hall BUDGET: $10,000 • Complete installation of door access and panic button systems within identified building areas STAFF RESPONSIBLE CA/ACA TIMEFRAME 12/31/17 STATUS: 9/5/17 ACA: Three quotes for door access and panic button systems have been received and are under review. 12/17 ACA: Contract approved with Ban-Koe. Installation will take place in the first quarter of 2018. Working with the construction schedule of current rehab/remodel in the Police Department. ACTION ITEM 6: Complete remediation of downstairs mold issues and Police Department remodel BUDGET: $TBD • Bid document before City Council for approval • Award contract at City Council Meeting • Work start date STAFF RESPONSIBLE CA CA CA TIMEFRAME $/2017 Complete 9/2017 Complete 10/2017 STATUS: 9/17 CA: Plans for lower level work to be considered by Council in 9/17 12/17 PC: Contract awarded in October, and construction commenced. Exterior work mostly completed, interior work is underway. ACTION ITEM 7: Upgrade audio-visual system in Council Chambers BUDGET: $ TBD STAFF RESPONSIBLE TIMEFRAME • Seek quote from vendor on a systems design which incorporates replacement technology for TVs, projector, overhead camera, and possibly video cameras (Coordinate with NDC4) ACA page 30 11/2017 3/2018 STATUS: 12/17 ACA: Need to give consideration to larger facility needs/assessment discussion. Vendor quotes to be sought during the first quarter 2018. ACTION ITEM 8: PUBLIC WORKS: Consider purchase of a street sweeper BUDGET: $200,000 • Present cost/benefit analysis of city -owned street sweeper STAFF RESPONSIBLE PWD TIMEFRAME 8/2017 Complete STATUS: 6/17 PWD: Pricing is available. Discuss during FY 2018 Budget review. 9/17 PWD: Pricing and current contract costs researched, and discussed with Council during Budget Review. Decision made to retain current practice of contract sweeping. Goal Three: Create an Agreed Upon Vision for Key Development/Redevelopment Areas in the City ACTION ITEM 10: Create short and long term visions for development/redevelopment areas within the city BUDGET: $TBD • City Council to discuss and examine ideas and options (e.g. The Village, Bourne Property) o Solicit property owners and community input as appropriate STAFF RESPONSIBLE CDD/CA TIMEFRAME 3/2018 ACTION ITEM 9: FIRE DEPARTMENT: Establish a Rescue 10 Committee to plan for the replacement of equipment BUDGET: $TBD • Determine replacement plan STAFF RESPONSIBLE FC TIMEFRAME 12/31/17 STATUS: 6/17 FC: The prior Rescue 10 committee has been disbanded. A new committee should be formed to determine fire apparatus needs in the next 3-5 years, but only after the Council sets forth parameters of the Fire Department's long term equipment needs. Goal Three: Create an Agreed Upon Vision for Key Development/Redevelopment Areas in the City ACTION ITEM 10: Create short and long term visions for development/redevelopment areas within the city BUDGET: $TBD • City Council to discuss and examine ideas and options (e.g. The Village, Bourne Property) o Solicit property owners and community input as appropriate STAFF RESPONSIBLE CDD/CA TIMEFRAME 3/2018 STATUS: 6/17 CA: Village Discussion underway soon; seeking input from local business regarding Bourn Property. 9/17 CA: Discussion of Dodd Road traffic study to Council in 9/17. Development of Village lots may be impacted by study. 1/18 CA: Direction as to next steps for Village lots being requested of Council at workshop. page 31 ACTION ITEM 11: Ready Bourne property for sale BUDGET: $TBD • Work with local companies to identify next steps in the purchase/use of the property • Develop contingency plan/alternatives for site • Consider relocation of storage for public works materials and opportunities to cover costs of material relocations STAFF RESPONSIBLE CDD CDD PWD TIMEFRAME TBD TBD Prior to Sale STATUS: 6/17 CA: Phase One Environmental Review completed—indicated that the only issues are those expected relating to septic system removals, and need to clean up after relocation of Public Works materials. 1/18 CA: Council discussed this parcel at workshop in December. Direction given to staff to prepare a marketing announcement of its availability for the City's website. ACTION ITEM 12: Examine appropriate uses of City incentives in support of Economic Development BUDGET: $TBD • Conduct business retention survey (utilize resources through DEED, Dakota County CDA) • Facilitate/supportTlF redevelopment projects STAFF RESPONSIBLE CDD CDD TIMEFRAME 12/31/18 As needed STATUS: Goal Four: Enhance Parks and Recreation Services and Facilities page 32 ACTION ITEM 13: Create plan to bridge generational gap through community space/multigenerational facility BUDGET: $TBD • Include with Facility Needs Assessment under Action Item 4 12/17 CA Council discussed joint facilities Community Center with ISD 197 and WSP at December workshop. Decision made to continue to research information STAFF RESPONSIBLE CA TIMEFRAME 7/2018 ACTION ITEM 14: Upgrade parks facilities-e.g. warming house, lights at Mendakota Park BUDGEJiage 33 $TBD • Review and update Trail Improvement Maintenance Plan • Analyze tennis courts infrastructure and determine improvement needs and schedule • Analyze need for recreational lighting at Mendakota; complete cost/benefit analysis of lighting installation. STAFF RESPONSIBLE PWD PWD/RC RC/ P&R Commission TIMEFRAME 7/2018 7/2018 7/2018 STATUS: 9/17 CA: Action seeking Council approval for Marie Park Tennis Courts resurfacing, and lighting re -do at Friendly Hills on for 9/17. Contract awarded in July for reconstruction of warming house at Friendly Hills Park. 12/17 ACA/RC: Warming House reconstruction and new lights installed at Friendly Hills. An application to the USTA for grant assistance was submitted for the reconstruction of Marie Park tennis courts. ACTION ITEM 15: Designate/develop additional athletic/soccer fields BUDGET: $TBD • Analyze current use including user data, demand for additional fields , costs and user charges (work with MHAA) • Investigate joint usage with City of West St. Paul, ISD 197 • Investigate vacant properties for partnership with local non -profits STAFF RESPONSIBLE RC/ P&R Commission City Council/CA/RC City Council/CA/RC TIMEFRAME 7/2018 12/31/17 7/2018 STATUS: 9/17 CA: Budget discussion with Council about possible partnership on Rec programs with WSP. Determines to be not ready now, but continue in 2018. Joint meeting with WSP and ISD 197 to discuss joint facilities set for October. 12/17 RC: Data on field usage and additional demand was scarce for current and previous years. Staff is working to develop a facility/field reservation/use policy and are collecting data as reservations are placed for 2018. Joint facility meetings continue with the City of West St. Paul and ISD197. ACTION ITEM 16: Expand Community Engagement activities BUDGET: $TBD • Inventory existing community engagement programs and activities STAFF RESPONSIBLE CA/ACA/RC TIMEFRAME 9/2017 Conduct a user survey to better understand community/resident needs (senior, youth) ACA/RC page 34 10/2017 STATUS: 9/17 CA: Deferred until Recreation Program Coordinator position filled. 12/17 ACA/RC: Staff has meet with the Parks and Recreation Commission Chair and Vice Chair and is in the early stages of developing a survey and included topics. A revised timeline will be provided once the project is more fully planned. Goal Five: Address Natural Resource and Environmental Sustainability ACTION ITEM 17: Consider establishment of an Environmental Review Committee BUDGET: $TBD • Determine Environment Review Committee mission and role o Storm water treatment o Invasive plants o Preservation of existing resources STAFF RESPONSIBLE TIMEFRAME P&R Commission/ PWD/RC 3/2018 STATUS: ACTION ITEM 18: Continue pollinator friendly policies for public property BUDGET: No funding needed • Educate the public regarding the benefits of pollinator friendly policies STAFF RESPONSIBLE ACA/ with Master Gardeners TIMEFRAME 12/31/18 STATUS: 9/17 CA: Continued articles in Heights Highlights and Friday News. City -sponsored giveaways of plants at 8/3/17 demonstration at Victoria and Douglas event. 12/17 ACA: Worked with Master Gardeners on re-establishing the rain garden and natural garden area near the clubhouse at the Par 3. Fall clean up and clear out was completed on the two gardens. The Master Gardeners will host a community education and planting volunteer opportunity at the Par 3 this coming spring. A date is yet to be determined. ACTION ITEM 19: Deal with Impending Emerald Ash Borer Infestation BUDGETpage 35 $TBD Share information with the public regarding treatment on private lands Provide appropriate levels of funding for treatment and eradication of publically-owned trees in FY18 and FY 19 Budgets Review and implement EAB management plan STAFF RESPONSIBLE ACA/PWD City Council/ CA/PWD PWD TIMEFRAME 12/31/18 12/31/17 5/2018 STATUS: 9/17 CA: Increased funding for EAB -related tree removal in FY 18 proposed budget. Goal Six: Implement the 10 year budget plan based on Ehlers work ACTION ITEM 20: Review Sanitary Utility Budget BUDGET: $TBD • Review existing 1/1 studies and review funding sources for sewer maintenance STAFF RESPONSIBLE PWD TIMEFRAME 12/2017 STATUS: 6/17 PWD: Inspection of private sewer connections from sump pumps program will be completed by 7/31/17. Follow-ups will then start. 9/17 PWD: Final report from consultant due by the end of September. 1/18 PWD: Sump Pump Inspection presentation scheduled, Phase 11 decision to be made. Council to discuss sewer rate increases and a change of billing format. ACTION ITEM 21: Review Storm Water Utility Budget BUDGET: $TBD • Review storm water utility funding rate • Update storm water CIP including pond maintenance STAFF RESPONSIBLE PWD PWD TIMEFRAME 12/2017 7/2018 STATUS: 6/17 FD: Utility billing rates to be reviewed during FY 18 budget preparation. 7/18 PWD : Utility billing rates review after completion of Surface Water Management Plan 1/18 PWD: Storm sewer rate increases to be discussed with Council. ACTION ITEM 22: Consolidate CIPs into one document page 36 BUDGET: NA • Create infrastructure CIP including Streets, Sanitary, Storm, Trails, Ponds STAFF RESPONSIBLE PWD TIMEFRAME 7/2018 COMPLETED STATUS: 6/17 CA: Decide in time for FY 18 Budget Consideration. 9/17 CA: Completed for FY 18 Goal Seven: Establish Comprehensive Communications Strategy ACTION ITEM 23: Audit City Communications efforts and tools for effectiveness and outcomes BUDGET: N/A • Inventory City communications pieces and tools • Develop Communications Plan for traditional and social media STAFF RESPONSIBLE ACA/CA/PC ACA/CA/PC TIMEFRAME 3/2018 3/2018 STATUS: 6/17 CA: If Communications Coordinator position filled as part of FY 18 budget, include in the recommendation/decision process. 9/17 CA: Communications Coordinator proposed for preliminary FY 18 budget 12/17 ACA/PC: Police Department goals for 2018 include a department twitter and publishing all policies on-line. Inventory of City communication pieces and tools as well as development of an overall city communications plan, will be part of the job responsibilities of the new communications position. The Parks and Recreation Department created a separate Facebook page for this department of the city. The page has been well received and is used to post timely information regarding P&R activities including warming house updates. ACTION ITEM 24: Improve timing of communications between staff and City Council regarding financial information BUDGET: N/A STAFF RESPONSIBLE TIMEFRAME • Develop and implement quarterly and monthly schedule of information FD Wg01377 STATUS: TIMEFRAME 9/2017 ACTION ITEM 25: Complete website redesign and content revisions BUDGET: $15,000 • Edit and/or rewrite site content incorporating new ideas (linked with online applications and forms, e- commerce and handouts action item) dependent on fiber availability STAFF RESPONSIBLE ACA TIMEFRAME 11/2017 STATUS: 6/17 ACA...Staff continues to work with GovOffice to develop site redesign direction and templates. 12/17 ACA: Staff continues to work on this. ACTION ITEM 26: Connect to Dakota County Fiber Ring BUDGET: $120,000 +/- • Continue to work with LOGIS and Dakota County on fiber connections to the Fire Department, Public Works, and City Hall buildings—determine timing of installation, project management and financing STAFF RESPONSIBLE CA/ACA TIMEFRAME 9/2017 STATUS: 6/17 ACA...City Council approved the release of Request for Quotes, as prepared by LOGIS for installation of fiber to all three buildings, at their June 6 meeting. RFQ's were released by LOGIS on June 8 and were due June 30. 9/17 ACA: Connection to Fire Dept. authorized by Council in July. Installation to occur this fall. Coordinating remaining work to PW Building and City Hall between LOGIS and Dakota County. 12/17 ACA: Installation of the fiber backbone and lateral connections to City Hall, the Fire Station and Public Works is complete. Splicing and testing will occur at the end of December and the network is expected to go live the first part of January. This project is largely complete. page 38 ACTION ITEM 27: Enhance customer service and communication to residents and consumers BUDGET: $TBD • Research and determine appropriate city use of e-commerce options and other payment methods • Upgrade online city applications and forms for accuracy and ease of use by residents/consumers • Update various handouts (Community Development & Engineering) and increase accessibility of handouts • Research signage that informs of potential development/redevelopment of a site (communications tool consideration) STAFF RESPONSIBLE FD/ACA All Department Heads CDD/PWD CDD TIMEFRAME 3/2018 3/2018 3/2018 9/2017 STATUS: 6/17 ACA...First two steps dependent upon connection to fiber optic. 12/27 RC: Staff is working to upgrade the permit applications for renting park shelters, fields, and for special events. Staff will have registration applications for recreation programs updated for all 2018 programs with up-to-date liability policies and information. Goal Eight: Conduct Dodd Road Traffic Analysis ACTION ITEM 28: Work with MNDOT to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on Dodd Road BUDGET: $30-40,000 1 Review impact of area developments (i.e. Village lots, Vikings development) Seek improvements to current traffic movement issues (review Village traffic study, investigate roundabouts, etc. with MNDOT). Determine funding options. STAFF RESPONSIBLE PWD/CDD PWD/CDD TIMEFRAME 12/31/17 8/2018 STATUS: 9/17 CA: Recommendation for proposal for consultant to perform traffic study on Dodd Road to Council in 9/17. 12/17 PWD: Preliminary results of Traffic Study presented to Council. Consultant is reviewing comments, which will be incorporated into a final report. page 39 1101 Victoria Curve 1 Mendota Heights, MN 55118 651,452.1850 phone 651.452.8940 fax www.mendota-heights.com CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEETINGDATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND Significant Claims Request for City Council Action January 2, 2018 Mayor, City Council and City Administrator Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director\p Claims List Summary Met Council Environmental Srvcs — Nov SAC & Sewer Charges Barr Engineering — Ivy Hill Park Pond Cargill — Road Salt Dering Person Group — City Hall Remodel JEA Architects — City Hall Work Kadnnas, Lee & Jackson — Storm Water Analysis Kirchner Contracting — Friendly Hills Warming House OPG -3 — Laserfiche Contract Springsted — Position Evaluation Project Structural Wood Corporation — Parks Supplies Manual Checks Total System Checks Total Total for the list of claims for the January 2, 2018 city council meeting $ 121,866.33 $ 3,011.73 $ 13,152.63 $ 80,080.55 $ 2,461.38 $ 2,734.45 $ 38,120.00 $ 9,764.00 $ 10,203.56 $ 4,126.30 $ 124,329.23 $ 212,272.84 $ 336,602.07 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mendota Heighs City Council approve the list of claims for January 2, 2018. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Claims List MANUAL CHECKS 12/28/17 MAN Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount page 40 12/28/17 3:56 PM Page 1 Search Name ATOM E 01-4400-020-20 E 01-4400-020-20 Search Name ATOM Search Name CDI E 22-4460-765-00 E 22-4460-765-00 Search Name CDI Search Name GOLDCOM E 01-4305-030-30 E 01-4305-030-30 Search Name GOLDCOM REPLACES CHECK # 83938 Police $225.00 VOID CK# 83938 REPLACES CK# 23275 VOID CK# 23275 VOID CK# 84703 REPLACES CK# 84703 Police -$225.00 Spec Fds Spec Fds Fire Fire $0.00 $9,488.57 -$9,488.57 $0.00 -$38.45 $38.45 $0.00 Search Name I C M A RETIREMENT 457 G 01-2072 12/15/17 PAYROLL $1,891.17 Search Name I C M A RETIREMENT 457 $1,891.17 Search Name METRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT SVC R 15-3615 G 15-1215 R 15-3320 NOV SAC JANUARY SEWER SERVICE NOV SAC -$49.70 $111,976.03 $9,940.00 Search Name METRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT SVC $121,866.33 Search Name NAJARIAN, DAVID G 15-1150 G 15-1150 Search Name NAJARIAN, DAVID REPLACES CK# 82743 $58.18 VOID CK# 82743 -$58.18 Search Name NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION G 01-2072 12/15/17 PAYROLL Search Name NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION Search Name UNITED WAY OF ST. PAUL G 01-2070 12/15/17 PAYROLL Search Name UNITED WAY OF ST. PAUL Search Name XCEL ENERGY $0.00 $50.00 $50.00 $15.00 $15.00 E 01-4211-320-70 UTILITIES Parks & Recreation $11.13 E 45-4211-047-45 UTILITIES Golf Course $404.69 E 45-4212-046-45 UTILITIES Golf Course $61.22 E 45-4211-046-45 UTILITIES Golf Course $29.69 Search Name XCEL ENERGY $506.73 $124,329.23 Account CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 01/02/18 PAY Comments DEPT Descr Amount page 41 12/28/17 3:52 PM Page 1 Search Name ALLSTREAM E 01-4210-040-40 E 01-4210-105-15 G 01-2010 G 15-2010 E 01-4210-020-20 E 01-4210-050-50 E 01-4210-070-70 E 15-4210-060-60 G 01-2010 E 01-4210-110-10 E 01-4210-020-20 G 01-2010 Search Name ALLSTREAM JAN 2018 TELE SERVICE JAN 2018 TELE SERVICE DEC 2017 TELE SERVICE DEC 2017 TELE SERVICE JAN 2018 TELE SERVICE JAN 2018 TELE SERVICE JAN 2018 TELE SERVICE JAN 2018 TELE SERVICE DEC 2017 TELE SERVICE JAN 2018 TELE SERVICE JAN 2018 TELE SERVICE DEC 2017 TELE SERVICE Search Name AMERICAN MADE ELECTION EQUIP G 01-2010 ELECTION SUPPLIES Search Name AMERICAN MADE ELECTION EQUIP Search Name AMERICAN TEST CENTER G 01-2010 ANNUAL GROUND LADDER INS Search Name AMERICAN TEST CENTER Search Name AMERIPRIDE SERVICES G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 15-2010 G 01-2010 G 15-2010 Search Name AMERIPRIDE SERVICES Search Name APACHE GROUP G 08-2010 G 15-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 Search Name APACHE GROUP Search Name ASCAP E 45-4490-045-45 G 45-2010 Search Name ASCAP Search Name AUTOZONE G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 15-2010 UNIFORMS MAT SERVICE - PW UNIFORMS MAT SERVICE - PW MAT SERVICE - PW MAT SERVICE - PW BLDG SUPPLIES - CITY HALL OPERATING SUPPLIES - PW OPERATING SUPPLIES - PW OPERATING SUPPLIES - PW Code Enforcement/Inspe Engineering Enterprise Police Road & Bridges Parks & Recreation Utility Enterprise Administration Police MUSIC LICENSE JAN -OCT 2018 Golf Course MUSIC LICENSE NOV-DEC 2017 EQUIP REPAIR - STREET EQUIP REPAIR - ADMIN EQUIP REPAIR - STREET EQUIP REPAIR - STREET EQUIP REPAIR - ADMIN EQUIP REPAIR - STREET EQUIP REPAIR - PARKS FUEL/OIL - FIRE OPERATING SUPPLIES - UTILIT $45.52 $113.80 $144.67 $169.71 $88.10 $28.29 $28.29 $169.70 $113.80 $227.59 $182.08 $455.18 $1,766.73 $1,912.00 $1,912.00 $70.00 $70.00 $7.34 $49.62 $6.46 $24.81 $42.52 $21.25 $152.00 $66.40 $214.70 $214.70 $214.70 $710.50 $284.16 $56.84 $341.00 $23.58 $57.78 $34.29 $4.15 $11.43 $31.31 $31.31 $10.00 $24.36 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 01/02/18 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount page 42 2/28/17 3:52 PM Page 2 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 Search Name AUTOZONE Search Name BARR ENGINEERING G 29-2010 Search Name BARR ENGINEERING FUEL/OIL - STREET EQUIP REPAIR - ENGINEERING FUEL/OIL - PARKS EQUIP REPAIR - PD $20.00 $134.99 $36.64 $3.99 $423.83 IVY HILLS PARK POND $3,011.73 $3,01133 Search Name BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS G 01-2010 HOCKEY GOALS/NETS Search Name BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS Search Name BLUM, TERRY G 15-2010 G 01-2010 Search Name BLUM, TERRY Search Name BURI, JOHN G 01-2010 G 01-2010 Search Name BURI, JOHN Search Name BYRNES, KEVIN G 01-2010 Search Name BYRNES, KEVIN $1,157.09 $1,157.09 SUPPLIES REIMBURSEMENT P $61.61 SUPPLIES REIMBURSEMENT P $123.22 $184.83 PLUMBING PERMIT REFUND $75.00 PLUMBING PERMIT REFUND $036 $75.56 4TH QTR 2017 ARC COMM MEE $25.00 Search Name C. DARLENE OEHLKE, CAP G 01-2010 12/11/17 PARKS AND REC MIN G 01-2010 12/19/17 CITY COUNCIL MINU Search Name C. DARLENE OEHLKE, CAP Search Name CARGILL INCORPORATED G 01-2010 ROAD SALT Search Name CARGILL INCORPORATED Search Name COOL AIR MECHANICAL, INC. 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PD $732.00 Search Name DISCOUNT TIRE $732.00 Search Name DONALD SALVERDA & ASSOCIATES E 01-4400-110-10 2018 LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Administration $600.00 Search Name DONALD SALVERDA & ASSOCIATES $600.00 Search Name DUNN, BILL G 01-2010 4TH QTR 2017 ARC COMM MEE $25.00 Search Name DUNN, BILL $25.00 Search Name EAGAN HARDWARE HANK G 01-2010 EQUIP REPAIR - PARKS Search Name EAGAN HARDWARE HANK Search Name ELECTRO WATCHMAN E 15-4210-060-60 E 01-4210-070-70 E 01-4210-050-50 Search Name ELECTRO WATCHMAN 1ST QTR ALARM SYSTEM MONI Utility Enterprise 1ST QTR ALARM SYSTEM MONI Parks & Recreation 1ST QTR ALARM SYSTEM MONI Road & Bridges Search Name EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOG G 01-2010 EQUIP REPAIR - PD Search Name EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOG Search Name EMERGENCY RESPONSE SOLUTIONS G 01-2010 SCBA FLOW TEST - FIRE Search Name EMERGENCY RESPONSE SOLUTIONS Search Name FIELD, LITTON JR G 01-2010 Search Name FIELD, LITTON JR Search Name FLEETPRIDE G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 $19.90 $19.90 $110.00 $110.00 $110.00 $330.00 $1,228.30 $1,228.30 $76.42 $76.42 4TH QTR 2017 PLANNUNG CO $50.00 EQUIP REPAIR - STREET EQUIP REPAIR - STREET EQUIP REPAIR - STREET EQUIP REPAIR - PD EQUIP REPAIR - PD EQUIP REPAIR - ENGINEERING $50.00 $139.51 $301.48 $10.86 $22.40 $9.90 $8.90 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 01/02/18 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount page 44 12/28/17 3:52 PM Page 4 Search Name FLEETPRIDE $49105 Search Name FORCE AMERICA G 01-2010 EQUIP REPAIR - STREET $517.02 Search Name FORCE AMERICA $517.02 Search Name FURY MOTORS G 01-2010 EQUIP REPAIR - PD $347.92 Search Name FURY MOTORS $347.92 Search Name GERTENS GREENHOUSE G 01-2010 PARK MAINTENANCE G 15-2010 OPERATING SUPPLIES - UTILIT Search Name GERTENS GREENHOUSE Search Name GOLDADE, STEVE G 01-2010 Search Name GOLDADE, STEVE Search Name GRAINGER G 08-2010 G 08-2010 G 08-2010 G 08-2010 Search Name GRAINGER Search Name HANCO CORPORATION G 01-2010 $2,558.25 $92.84 $2,651.09 4TH QTR 2017 PARK & REC CO $75.00 BLDG REPAIR - CITY HALL BLDG REPAIR - CITY HALL BLDG REPAIR - CITY HALL BLDG REPAIR - CITY HALL $75.00 $103.28 $64.92 $39.44 $133.58 $341.22 EQUIP REPAIR - PARKS $59.22 Search Name HANCO CORPORATION $59.22 Search Name HENNES, DOUG G 01-2010 Search Name HENNES, DOUG Search Name HINDERSCHEID, PAT G 01-2010 Search Name HINDERSCHEID, PAT Search Name HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES G 15-2010 OPERATING SUPPLIES - UTILIT G 08-2010 BLDG MAINT - CITY HALL G 01-2010 EQUIP REPAIR - PARKS G 08-2010 BLDG MAINT - CITY HALL G 01-2010 OPERATING SUPPLIES - STREE G 08-2010 BLDG MAINT - CITY HALL G 08-2010 BLDG MAINT - CITY HALL G 01-2010 OPERATING SUPPLIES - PARKS G 01-2010 OPERATING SUPPLIES - FIRE G 08-2010 BLDG MAINT - CITY HALL G 15-2010 OPERATING SUPPLIES - UTILIT G 01-2010 OPERATING SUPPLIES - STREE Search Name HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 4TH QTR 2017 PLANNING COM $25.00 $25.00 4TH QTR 2017 PARK & REC ME $75.00 Search Name HOSE INC G 01-2010 $75.00 $51.62 $53.94 $138.96 $27.97 $167.53 $13.94 $24.97 $51.63 $25.97 $25.93 $25.34 $51.63 $659.43 EQUIP REPAIR - STREET $318.06 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 01/02/18 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount page 45 12/28/17 3:52 PM Page 5 G 01-2010 EQUIP REPAIR - STREET $406.42 Search Name HOSE INC $724.48 Search Name INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS G 01-2010 OFFICE SUPPLIES - ENGINEERI G 01-2010 OFFICE SUPPLIES - ADMIN G 01-2010 OFFICE SUPPLIES - ADMIN Search Name INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS Search Name INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM G 01-2010 EQUIP REPAIR - PD G 01-2010 EQUIP REPAIR - PD G 01-2010 EQUIP REPAIR - STREET Search Name INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM Search Name J R S APPLIANCE G 01-2010 $5.80 $25.23 $7.60 $38.63 $142.95 $77.00 $49.95 $269.90 APPLIANCE RECYCLING - PARK $10.00 Search Name J R 5 APPLIANCE $10.00 Search Name JEA ARCHITECTS G 24-2010 CITY HALL WALL REPAIRS $2,461.38 Search Name JEA ARCHITECTS $2,461.38 Search Name KADRMAS, LEE & JACKSON, INC G 01-2010 STORMWATER ANALYSIS $2,734.45 Search Name KADRMAS, LEE & JACKSON, INC $2,734.45 Search Name KAT KEYS G 01-2010 LOCKS - PARKS $153.12 Search Name KAT KEYS $153.12 Search Name KEEPRS, INC G 01-2010 UNIFORM - A. PATTON $151.25 Search Name KEEPRS, INC $151.25 Search Name KIPP, IRA G 01-2010 4TH QTR 2017 PARKS & REC S $50.00 Search Name KIPP, IRA $50.00 Search Name KIRCHNER CONTRACTING G 01-2010 FRIENDLY HILLS WARMING HO $38,120.00 Search Name KIRCHNER CONTRACTING $38,120.00 Search Name KLEPPERICH, BOB G 01-2010 4TH QTR 2017 PARK & REC CO $75.00 Search Name KLEPPERICH, BOB $75.00 Search Name LE LS G 01-2075 JANUARY 2018 UNION DUES $588.00 Search Name LELS $588.00 Search Name LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC G 15-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 15-2010 OPERATING SUPPLIES - UTILIT OPERATING SUPPLIES - STREE OPERATING SUPPLIES - PARKS OPERATING SUPPLIES - UTILIT $11.18 $128.38 $178.01 $178.01 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 01/02/18 PAY Account Comments DEPT Descr Amount page 46 12/28/17 3:52 PM Page 6 G 01-2010 OPERATING SUPPLIES - STREE $178.01 Search Name LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC $673.59 Search Name LEVINE, STEPHANIE G 01-2010 Search Name LEVINE, STEPHANIE 4TH QTR 2017 PARK & REC CO $50.00 $50.00 Search Name LITTLE FALLS MACHINE, INC. G 01-2010 EQUIP REPAIR - STREET Search Name LITTLE FALLS MACHINE, INC. Search Name LOCAL UNION NO. 70 G 01-2075 $250.23 $250.23 JANUARY 2018 UNION DUES $65.76 Search Name LOCAL UNION NO. 70 $65.76 Search Name LOGIS G 01-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 Search Name LOGIS Search Name LORBERBAUM, SALLY G 01-2010 Search Name LORBERBAUM, SALLY APPLICATION SUPPORT - PD PROFESSIONAL IT SERVICES APPLICATION SUPPORT - FIRE $2,723.00 $2,041.25 $65.00 $4,829.25 4TH QTR 2017 ARC COMM MEE $25.00 $25.00 Search Name LUBE -TECH G 01-2010 OIL $174.90 G 15-2010 OIL $174.90 G 01-2010 OIL $174.90 G 01-2010 OIL $174.90 G 01-2010 OIL $174.90 Search Name LUBE -TECH $874.50 Search Name MAGNUSON, MARY G 01-2010 4TH QTR 2017 PLANNING SOM $75.00 Search Name MAGNUSON, MARY $75.00 Search Name MAZZITELLO, JOHN G 01-2010 4TH QTR 2017 PLANNING COM $75.00 Search Name MAZZITELLO, JOHN $75.00 Search Name MENARDS G 15-2010 G 08-2010 G 01-2010 G 01-2010 Search Name MENARDS EQUIP REPAIR - UTILITY BLDG MAINT - CITY HALL BLDG MAINT - PW BLDG MAINT - PW Search Name METRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT SVC G 29-2010 2017 CITIZEN ASSIST MONITO Search Name METRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT SVC Search Name METRO SALES E 01-4330-030-30 G 01-2010 $104.90 $38.89 $60.44 $60.43 $264.66 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 ANNUAL COPIER LEASE - FIRE Fire $165.92 ANNUAL COPIER LEASE - FIRE $15.08 Account CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Claims List SYSTEM CHECKS 01/02/18 PAY Comments DEPT Descr Amount page 47 12/28/17 3:52 PM Page 7 Search Name METRO SALES Search Name MILLER, DAVID G 01-2010 Search Name MILLER, DAVID Search Name MN GLOVE INC G 01-2010 Search Name MN GLOVE INC Search Name MNPEA G 01-2075 Search Name MNPEA Search Name NATURE CALLS, INC G 01-2010 Search Name NATURE CALLS, INC Search Name NOONAN, MICHAEL G 01-2010 Search Name NOONAN, MICHAEL Search Name NORLING, GINA G 01-2010 Search Name NORLING, GINA Search Name OFFICE DEPOT G 01-2010 Search Name OFFICE DEPOT Search Name OPG -3, INC. 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CO. G 15-2010 FUEL PUMP REPAIRS - PW G 01-2010 FUEL PUMP REPAIRS - PW G 01-2010 FUEL PUMP REPAIRS - PW Search Name ZAHL-PETROLEUM MAINT. CO. $79.34 $79.33 $79.33 $238.00 $212,272.84 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS page 50 1101 Victoria Curve 1 Mendota Heights. MN 55118 651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8840 fax www.mendota-heights.com Request for City Council Action MEETING DATE: January 2, 2018 TO: Mayor and City Council, City Administrator FROM: Tim Benetti, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Resolution Re -Affirming and Adopting Additional Findings for Approving the Mendota Heights Apartment Planned Unit Development — AND — an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map [Ref: Michael Development of MN, LLC - Planning Case No. 2017-19] INTRODUCTION The City Council is asked to consider and adopt a resolution re -affirming and adopting additional findings of facts related to the Mendota Heights Apartments Planned Unit Development. BACKGROUND The subject property is generally located on the east side of Highway 13, between Acacia Boulevard to the north and Victoria Avenue to the south. Title 12-1K-2, Paragraph A.1 of the City Code grants authority to the City Council to approve a planned unit development for projects where the proposed uses would not otherwise be permitted in the zoning district where the proposed project is located. Prior to re -zoning, the Mendota Heights Apartments project was located in the B-3 zoning district. Residential uses are not allowed in the B-3 and therefore the project was eligible for PUD consideration pursuant to Title 12-1K-2, Paragraph A.1 of the City Code. On September 5, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-69, which approved the rezoning of the subject property from B-3 General Business District to a new HR -PUD High Density Residential — Planned Unit Development. The approvals also included a preliminary plat, conditional use permit and a wetlands permit. Since the September 5, 2017 Council meeting, City staff has learned that the rezoning action should have been adopted by a separate ordinance rather than in the resolution that approved the preliminary plat and conditional use permit. After the PUD was approved, the city was sued by Bernard P. Friel and other residents. A copy of the summons and complaint that initiated the lawsuit is on file with the City Clerk. In general, the lawsuit alleges that the City Council abused its discretion by approving the PUD. The attorney who is representing the City in the lawsuit has recommended that the City Council adopt an additional resolution reaffirming its previous approvals in this matter and addressing whether the proposed PUD meets the standards for a PUD development of less than 10 acres. page 51 DISCUSSION The previous planning staff report and original Resolution No. 2017-69 indicated that City Code grants the Council flexibility and discretion when considering a new PUD, and further provides under Title 12- 1K-2 an allowance for the reduction of the minimum ten (10) acre PUD area requirement, provided that the following criteria are met: 1. The [city] council may reduce the ten (10) acre requirement for a planned unit development, but to no less than five (5) acres, only if it finds that the planned unit development, in addition to meeting all of the standards and objectives of section 12 -IK -5 of this article: a. Is determined by the council to be "infill type development" that would be difficult to develop under the zoning district or districts comprising the project area. b. Will not require any wetlands permit. c. Will not require any critical area variance. d. Will not increase traffic or parking estimates for the project area above the level reasonably estimated for a permitted use for the project area's size in the zoning district in which it is situated. e. Provides a landscaped buffer around the perimeter of the entire project area unless expressly waived by the council. 2. The council shall be conservative in exercising its discretion to permit a planned unit development of less than ten (10) acres Issues and Statement of Findings a. Infill -Type Development The phrase "infill -type development" is not defined in Chapter 1 — Zoning Regulations of the city's zoning code. The term "infill development" is defined in Chapter 4 - Aircraft Noise Attenuation. For purposes of Chapter 4, the term "infill development" pertains to "an undeveloped parcel or parcels of land proposed for development similar to or less noise sensitive than the developed parcels surrounding the undeveloped parcel (for example, a new house on a vacant lot in a residential neighborhood, or a new industry on a vacant parcel in an established industrial area)." That definition is not, however, applicable to Chapter 1. The commonly accepted meaning of "infill type development" refers to a development that is proposed on a vacant or under-utilized parcel of land that is located in an urban area that is largely developed and is already served by public infrastructure, such as water, transportation, storm and waste water and other utilities. The parcels of land that are proposed for development here clearly meet that standard. The parcels are served by all public infrastructure and are surrounded by largely developed parcels of land. Both parcels are under-utilized. The Larsen Garden Center on the northerly parcel has been shuttered for many years, and the one-story Mendota Hotel on the southerly parcel is an under -utilization of that parcel and is clearly not the highest and best use of that parcel. Both parcels would be extremely difficult to develop under the pre-existing zoning district. The subject property meets the "infill -type development" standard. page 52 b. Wetlands Permit Pursuant to City Code Title 12-2-1 Wetlands Systems, any construction work or activity within 100 -feet of an established wetland feature requires a wetlands permit. Under the original PUD application submittals, the Developer was directed by city staff to apply for such a permit, due an initial and assumed determination that construction work would occur within 100 -feet of the adjacent Lemay Lake. The Developer has provided an updated grading/utility plan for the Project Site, which includes an illustration of a 100 -foot offset boundary line from the ordinary high water level of Lemay Lake. The Developer has now demonstrated that all grading and utility work to be performed as part of this Project will occur outside of the 100 -foot boundary line from the established ordinary high water level of Lemay Lake. That being the case, the PUD Project no longer requires a Wetlands Permit and therefore meets this standard. c. Critical Area Variance The Property is located outside the established critical area boundaries of the city. The PUD Project area does not require any critical area permit or any critical area variance, and therefore meets this standard. d. Traffic and Parking Impacts Due to the proximity of the PUD adjacent to State Highway 13, city staff previously submitted the concept and preliminary/final development plans to Minnesota Dept. of Transportation (MnDOT) for separate review and consideration. An expectation was made that if MnDOT called for a traffic [impact] study or similar, the city would have required one from the Developer. As it turns out, no study was requested, and MnDOT only conditioned a new right-hand turn lane off HWY 13 into the apartment site, which is included as part of this new plan. In order to determine impacts due to increased traffic or parking estimates related to this PUD project, WSB & Associates was asked to provide an independent report to the City. The report includes a comparison between the proposed 140 -unit residential development versus the original B-3 General Business District type uses (e.g. medical/dental office, general retail, convenience/gas station store, and restaurant) that could have been developed on the Subject Property. The report and analysis indicates that based on the site traffic generation comparison and site parking comparison, the proposed apailnient development would generate less traffic and require less parking than that of a reasonable B-3 development. A copy of this study — and accompanying memo are attached for council's review. As a result of this new study and findings, the impacts due to increased traffic or parking estimates for the Project area would be less than those estimated for a typical permitted use under the original B-3 District zoning standards; and therefore the PUD meets this standard. e. Landscape Buffer The landscape and tree planting plan was reviewed and given full consideration by the Council at the September 5, 2017 regular meeting. Full acknowledgement that the Developer is not impacting or removing the natural wooded tree -line buffer along the easterly boundary of the Project area should lend enough support and finding that both the approved landscape plan and nearby wooded area will provide an adequate landscaped buffer around the perimeter of the entire project area. There was no request made page 53 to the City Council to waive any provision of this standard. Therefore, the landscape and buffer plan are acceptable, and therefore the PUD meets this standard. RECOMMENDATION The City Council is asked to consider and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-01, RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING AND ADOPTING ADDITIONAL FINDINGS RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING, PRELIMINARY PLAT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND FINAL PLAT TO MICHAEL DEVELOPMENT OF MINNESOTA, LLC FOR THE NEW MENDOTA HEIGHTS APARTMENT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED AT 2160 AND 2180 HIGHWAY 13) The City Council is also asked to consider and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 518 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP rezoning property located as 2160 Highway 13 and 2180 Highway 13 to HR -PUD High Density Residential -Planned Unit Development District ("HR -PUD"). ACTION REQUIRED Each action requires a simple majority vote. page 54 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2018-01 RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING AND ADOPTING ADDITIONAL FINDINGS RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING, PRELIMINARY PLAT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND FINAL PLAT TO MICHAEL DEVELOPMENT OF MINNESOTA, LLC FOR THE NEW MENDOTA HEIGHTS APARTMENT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED AT 2160 AND 2180 HIGHWAY 13) WHEREAS, Michael Development of Minnesota, LLC (the "Developer") originally applied for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Conditional Use Permit and Wetlands Permit for the Mendota Heights Apartment planned unit development, a new 140 unit market rate residential apartment development (the "Project") as proposed under Planning Case No. 2017-19, and located at 2160 and 2180 Highway 13 (the "Subject Property"), and legally described in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the Subject Property is eligible for a Planned Unit Development because the Project consists of residential uses that would not otherwise be permitted uses in the B-3 zoning district in which the Subject Property is located; and WHEREAS, on June 6, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-43, which approved an amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan to re -guide the Subject Property's future land use from existing `B -Business" to "HR -PUD High Density Residential -Planned Unit Development"; and WHEREAS, on September 5, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-69, which approved the rezoning of the Subject Property from "B-3 General Business District" to a new "HR -PUD High Density Residential — Planned Unit Development", a Preliminary Plat to be titled "Mendota Heights Apartments," a Conditional Use Permit for the establishment of the new planned unit development district and its related development plan of the new multi -family apartment buildings, and a Wetlands Permit; and WHEREAS, on November 21, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-95, which approved a Final Plat for the Subject Property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Title 12-1K-1, a planned unit development may be created as a base zoning district, and the purpose of the planned unit development district is to encourage a flexibility in the design and development of land in order to promote its appropriate use, to facilitate adequate and economical provision of streets and utilities, to preserve the natural and scenic qualities for open areas, to encourage a diversity of housing types within a given development and within the community as a whole, and to limit development to a scale appropriate to the existing terrain and surrounding land uses, and for such PUD districts, the ten (10) acre minimum area requirement may be waived at the discretion of the city; and WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Title 12-1K-2, a Planned Unit Development is generally defined "...as any development project which proposes to utilize ten (10) or more contiguous acres of land (the project area)... "; and page 55 WHEREAS, under Title 12-1K-2, the City Council may reduce the ten (10) acre requirement for a planned unit development, but to no less than five (5) acres, only if it finds that the planned unit development, in addition to meeting all of the standards and objectives of Title 12-1K-5, also meets the following criteria: a. Is determined by the council to be "infill type development" that would be difficult to develop under the zoning district or districts comprising the project area. b. Will not require any wetlands permit. c. Will not require any critical area variance. d. Will not increase traffic or parking estimates for the project area above the level reasonably estimated for a permitted use for the project area's size in the zoning district in which it is situated. e. Provides a landscaped buffer around the perimeter of the entire project area unless expressly waived by the council. WHEREAS, the City Council is to be conservative in exercising its discretion to permit a planned unit development of less than ten (10) acres pursuant to Title 12-1K-2 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, since Resolution No. 2017-69 was adopted on September 5, 2017, the Developer has revised its construction plans to show that no work will be done within 100 feet of Lemay Lake; and WHEREAS, since Resolution No. 2017-69 was adopted on September 5, 2017, the City engaged a traffic engineer to conduct a traffic and parking analysis to determine if the Project will increase traffic or parking estimates above the level reasonable estimated for a permitted use for the project area's size in the zoning district in which it is situated; and WHEREAS, the Project will have a total of 158 underground parking spaces and a total of 112 surface parking spaces, which are more than adequate to meet the Project's off-street parking needs for the reasons set forth on pages 8-9 of the August 22, 2017 Planning Staff Report to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, since Resolution No. 2017-69 was adopted on September 5, 2017, the City Council received additional information related to the phrase "infill type development." NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that its decision to approve a planned unit development on the subject property is based on Title 12- 1K-2, Paragraph A.1 of the City Code, which grants authority to the City Council to approve a planned unit development for a project that proposes uses that would not otherwise be permitted in the zoning district that comprises the project area. page 56 NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that its decision to allow a planned unit development on less than ten (10) acres is based on the following supplemental and additional findings of fact: 1. An "infill type development" includes a proposed development on an under-utilized parcel of land that is located in an urban area that is largely developed and is already served by public infrastructure. The parcels of land that are proposed for development meet that standard. The parcels are served by all public infrastructure and are surrounded by largely developed parcels of land. Both parcels are under- utilized. The Larsen Garden Center has been shuttered for many years, and the one- story Mendota Hotel is an under -utilization of that parcel and is not the highest and best use of that parcel. Both parcels would be extremely difficult to develop under the pre-existing zoning district. 2. The Project no longer requires a Wetlands Permit because the Developer's amended final plans show that all grading and utility work will be done outside of the 100 -foot boundary line from the established ordinary high water level of Lemay Lake. 3. The Subject Property is located outside the recognized and established critical area; therefore the Project does not require any critical area permit or any critical area variance. 4. The independent parking and traffic comparison study analyzed the projected vehicle trips for the apartments compared to various retail/mixed-use/office uses. The report demonstrates that the new residential development will produce significantly less trips per day than a typical, permitted business/commercial use; and furthermore indicated the parking for an apartment use would have less impact as well. The City Council finds that the impacts due to increased traffic or parking estimates for the project area would be less than those estimated for a typical permitted use under the original B-3 District zoning standards, as further explained in the attached Exhibit B. 5. The landscape and tree planting plan was reviewed and given full consideration by the City Council at the September 5, 2017 regular meeting. The Developer is not impacting or removing the natural wooded tree -line buffer along the easterly boundary of the Project area. The City Council finds that both the approved landscape plan and nearby wooded area will provide an adequate landscaped buffer around the perimeter of the entire project area. 6. In arriving at the above findings, the City Council has acted conservatively in exercising its discretion to permit a planned unit development of less than ten (10) acres on the Subject Property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that its decision to approve a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use Permit, and Final Plat for the new Mendota Heights Apartment Development, as proposed under Planning Case No. 2017-19 and located at 2160 and 2180 Highway 13, is re -affirmed pursuant to the original and previously adopted findings of facts and conditions of approval listed in Resolution 2017- 43, Resolution 2017-69, and Resolution 2017-95, along with the updated and additional findings of facts listed herein. page 57 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 2nd day of January, 2018. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Neil Garlock, Mayor ATTEST: Lorri Smith, City Clerk page 58 EXHIBIT A Lots Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11); the South Sixty- five (65) feet of Lots Thirty- nine (39), Forty (40), Forty-one (41) and Forty- Two (42), all in Block Five (5) of ADELIA TAYLOR'S ADDITION to the City of St. Paul. AND Lots Twelve (12), Thirteen (13), Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15), Sixteen (16); and the South Sixty- five (65) feet of Lots Thirty-four (34), Thirty-five (35), Thirty-six (36), Thirty-seven (37) and Thirty-eight (38), all in Block Five (5) of ADELIA TAYLOR'S ADDITION to the City of St. Paul, except that part thereof shown as Parcel 269A on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat No, 19-98. AND Lots 1 through 7 inclusive, and Lots 34 through 42 inclusive, except the South 65 feet of said Lots 34 through 42, all in Block 5, ADELIA TAYLOR'S ADDITION to the City of St. Paul, except that part thereof shown as Parcel 269 on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat No. 19-98. AND Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1, FURLONG ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota. Abstract Property AND That portion of Hilltop Avenue, as dedicated on the plats of ADELIA TAYLOR'S ADDITION and FURLONG ADDITION, according to the recorded plats thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota, which lies easterly of the easterly line of the MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT-OF-WAY PLAT NO. 19- 98 and lies westerly of the westerly line of Thomas Street. page 59 EXHIBIT - B $ di Infrastruchre • Eng ineering • Planning • Construction Niremorandum TO: Mr. Tim Boreal, Coaltiiiiintty Development Director 3fr. Ryan Ru ek, Public Works Director City of 1ierldota Heights FRO4l. Charles Rickart, P.E., PTDE, PrincipaliTrafjlic Engineer IT'SB & Associates, Inc. DATE; December 22, 2017 RE, Michael Development Traffic and Parking Comparison City of 4ierldota Heights, 11N 'TSB Project No, 11303-009 T41 Xenia Avenue South uite #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 Tel: 763 5314800 Fax 763541-1T44 Michael Development of Minnesota LLC is proposing the development of the property located at 2180 and 2160 Highway 13 in the City of Mendota Heights. The development is proposed to include two 70 -unit apartment buildings with 270 parking spaces. One of the requirements through the Planned Unit Development (PUD) approval process is to document that the development "Win not increase traffic or parking estittitan for the project urea above the level reasonably estimated fora permitted td se for rite project area's size hi tate :owing district iu which it is situated". The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a comparison of the traffic generation and parking requirements between. the proposed Michael Development and other potential uses of the site. The following sections provides this documentation. Existing Site Background The following is s+imtnafy of the existing conditions for the sites: • Total site area = 237,454 sf (5.45 acres) a 2160 Hwy 13 (Garden Center Property) = 107,909 sf (2..4S acres) o 2180 Hwy 13 (Mote]. Property) = 104,681 sf (2-40 acres) o Hilltop Avenue ROW = 24,864 sf (57 acres) • Zoned B-3 General Business District o Setbacks to parking = 20ft front yard, 20ft side yard, 20ft rear yard o Floor Area Ratio (FAR) = -50 o Number of Floors = 2 With these assumptions, the approximate area of the site that could be used for development is estimated to be 196:000 sf. With a .50 FAR the total development area would be approximately 98,000 sf total or_ 49.000 sf per floor. page 60 Mirhaal Development - Traffic and Parkine Comparison City of Mendota Heights December 22, 201.7 Page 2 of 3 Based on the B-3 General Business District zoning the uses that could be dei. -eloped on the site can be from those listed not only in the 8-3 District but also from the B-1 Limited Business District or the B-2 Neighborhood Business District. The uses that would be reasonable for this site based on its location and surrounding uses could include: • Medical / Dental Office • General Office • General Retail • Convenience / Gas Station • Sit -Down Restaurant (not fast food) The anticipated uses and approximate site development size were used to prepare the traffic generation and parting requirement estimates. Site Traffic Generation Comparison The site traffic generation comparison was prepared using proposed Michael Dev elopinent apartment use and the reasonable site development land uses discussed above. The comparison also included an alternative assuming a mixed-use development of the site. The traffic generation rates used to estimate the proposed site traffic is documented in the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 9`h Edition. These rates are the result of extensive sun-eys of the trip -generation for other similar type land uses_ The manual is a nationally accepted document for determining development site traffic generation_ rab ie below shows the results of the trip generation comparison of the daily trips for each land use type. Tabic 2 - Tr!Generation COM 01450.11 Use Size ITE Code ITE Rate() Daily Trip; _apartment 140 units 220 6.65..du 931 'AIedica1DeutalOffice 98,000 sf (1) 720 36.1311mf 3511 General Office 98,000 sf (1) 710 11.03l1af 1081 General Retail 49,000 sf 826 14.325a f 1172 Mixed Use Convenience/ Gas 3.000 sf 853 845.60ksf 1628 Sit Down Restaurant 5.000 sf 932 127.15ksf 636 Retail 41,000 sf 826 44.32ksf 1818 Total Mixed Use 49,000 sf 4082 SourG3a_ of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation 3fanam1, 9t Edition (1) — Assn two floors page 61 Micheal Development - Traffic and Parkine Comparison City of Mendota Heights December 22, 201.7 Page 3of3 Site Parkin Requirement Comparison The site parking requirement comparison was prepared using the same land uses that were included in traffic generation comparison_ The parking rates for the B-3 comparison land uses were based on the City Code for "Of Street Parking and Loading". The number of parking spaces included with the Michael Development was based an agreement during the KID approval process. Tab ie ? below shows the results of the parking requirement comparison. Tabie 2 - Parkrrr Rearrire,neur Cinnr a1150J1 Use Size City Code Rate Parking Spaces Apartment 140 units PUD 270 'Ale dicaLDelit al Office 98,000 sf (11 1,200sf 490 General Office 98,000 sf (11 1.200sf 490 General Retail 49,000 sf 7.'1000sf 343 Mixed Use Convenience/ Ga,, 3,000 sf 4 + 1/150sf 20 Sit Down Restaurant 5,000 sf {13 empU200 seats) 1f 1 + 1/3 seats 8 Retail 41,000 sf 7f1000sf 287 Total l fixed Use 49,000 sf 387 ( 1) - Asses two fla-ors (2) - Asp in 1 employee far each 4UOsf Mal seat for each 25sf Conclusion Based on the site traffic generation comparison and site parking comparison shows that the approved Michael Development apartment development would generate less traffic and require less parking than that of a reasonable B-3 development_ page 62 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 518 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, does hereby ordain: Section 1. The Official Zoning Map of Mendota Heights, as referenced in Title 12, Chapter 1, Article C of the City Code and known as the "Mendota Heights Zoning Ordinance," is hereby amended in the following respects: The following land is rezoned to HR -PUD High Density Residential -Planned Unit Development District ("HR -PUD"): Those described in Exhibit A. More commonly, the property is known as 2160 Highway 13 and 2180 Highway 13. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after the date of its passage and publication. Adopted and ordained into an Ordinance this second day of January, 2018. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Neil Garlock, Mayor ATTEST Lorri Smith, City Clerk page 63 EXHIBIT A Legal Description & PID Nos. for 2160 Highway 13, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Parcel A (Certificate of Title No. 64422) (P.I.D. Nos. 277520005240. 277520005110): Lots Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11); the South Sixty-five (65) feet of Lots Thirty-nine (39), Forty (40), Forty-one (41) and Forty -Two (42), all in Block Five (5) of Adelia Taylor's Addition to the City of St. Paul. Parcel B (Certificate of Title No. 66385) (P.I.D. Nos. 277520005380. 277520005160): Lots Twelve (12), Thirteen (13), fourteen (14), Fifteen (15), Sixteen (16); the South Sixty-five (65) feet of Lots Thirty-four (34), Thirty-five (35), Thirty-six (36), Thirty-seven (37) and Thirty-eight (38) and Easement over the westerly Thirty (30) feet of Lots Eleven (11) and thirty-nine (39) for automobile parking purposes and for the joint use of Leonard T. Vasatka, also known as Leonard Vasatka and Margie S. Vasatka, his wife, their heirs and assigns and Station Development Corporation, its successors and assigns, all in Block Five (5) of Adelia Taylor's Addition to the City of St. Paul. Parcel C (Abstract property) (P.I.D. Nos. 277520005020. 277520005060. 277520005070): Lots 1 through 7 inclusive, and lots 34 through 42 inclusive, except the south 65 feet of said Lots 34 through 42, all in Block 5, Adelia Taylor's Addition to the City of St. Paul, except that part thereof shown as Parcel 269 on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat No. 19-98. AND Legal Description & PID No. for 2180 Highway 13, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 P.I.D. No. 272840001080: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1, Furlong Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota. (Abstract Property) AND That portion of Hilltop Avenue, as dedicated on the plats of ADELIA TAYLOR'S ADDITION and FURLONG ADDITION, according to the recorded plots thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota, which lies easterly of the easterly line of the MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT- OF - WAY PLAT NO. 19-98 and lies westerly of the westerly line of Thomas Street. page 64 MEMORANDUM Date: January 2, 2018 To: Mendota Heights City Council From: Phil Carlson, AICP, Consulting Planner Re: Mendota Heights 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Introduction The 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update is underway, having substantially completed three of the six phases outlined in the overall process that envisions the Plan completed and submitted to the Metropolitan Council by the end of 2018. We have prepared background information and analysis; community vision, mission and goals; and have completed a series of community meetings and online engagement. The overall process is summarized in the table on the following page. This City Council review meeting is noted in the bold box at the end of Phase 3 - Goals & Vision, before we begin the Alternatives, Implementation and Plan Preparation phases. The attached materials summarize the progress to date: • Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan City Council Summary (background information and process) • Background Report: Market and Development Context (Tangible Consulting, assisting Stantec) • Mendota Heights Draft Goals & Policies (updated from significant discussion from the Planning Commission and Parks Commission) • Mendota Heights Engagement Results (summary of community meetings, online survey, and comments) Community Engagement - Top Issues Among the most interesting and varied information gathered so far are the numerous comments from the community in the summary of engagement. There were between ten and fifteen people at each of the three community meetings in November, but 120 responses to the online survey and 67 submissions with a Six -Word Story about Mendota Heights. Very generally, we have synthesized these comments and priorities into seven key issues: • Development and redevelopment sites (opportunities) • Commercial/retail options (limited) • Character, natural fee, design (maintain) • Impact of Vikings facility (Eagan) • Housing (general turnover; character, design) • Proximity to Airport (business opportunities, aircraft noise) • Infrastructure (aging, cost) • Character, Rural Feel, Design Com mer Retail Options The above issues are not the only ones to be addressed in the Plan Update, but these seem to be the key ones occupying the minds of community residents at this time and they will be explored more fully as we prepare the Plan. The Plan must cover the elements and information required by the Metropolitan Council, which are noted in the process outline to the right in Phase 2 - Land Use, Transportation, Water Resources, Parks and Trails, Housing, Resilience, and Economic Development. Process/Next Steps With the background information, vision, goals and community input in hand, Stantec and City Staff will begin preparing drafts of alternatives for the Plan elements for review by the Planning Commission in February, and draft implementation plans in March. We expect a full draft of the Plan by May, for review at a community open house and public hearing in June. This outline and the attached information is provided for the Council's review and comment, so that you can see the direction of the effort so far, but no decisions are being asked of the Council at this point in the process. We welcome your comments. We will keep the City Council updated as the process continues. page 65 1 PROJECT INITIATION 1 1 Initial kickoff meeting with City staff 1 2 Prepare/review project memo 1 3 Assemble base maps, review previous studies 1 4 Project administration 2 INVENTORY & ANALYSIS 2 1 .1 Background - demographics 2 1.2 Background - land use 2 1.3 Background - transportation 2 1.4 Background - water resources 2 1.5 Background - parks and trails 2 1,6 Background - housing 2 1.7 Background - resilience 2 1.8 Background - economic development/market 2 2 Prepare background presentation 2 3 Review background presentation w/Citystaff 2 4 Prepare for issues/vision/background mtg 2 5 PC meeting - background/issue forum 2 6 Summarize issues 2 7 Project administration 3 GOALS & VISION 3 1 Prepare draft updated goals 3 2 Review goals w/ city staff 3 3 PC meeting - Goals/vision 3 4 Revise goals/policies/vision 3 5 PC meeting - Final goals/vision 3 6 Prep for Open House/PC - background/goals 3 7 Open House & PC meeting - background/goals 3 8 City Council review - background/goals 3 9 Project administration 4 ALTERNATIVES 4 1 Prepare draft alternatives 4 2 Review alternatives w/Citystaff 4 3 Prep for Alternatives meeting - PC 4 4 Alternatives meeting - PC 4 5 Refine alteratives w/City staff 4 6 Prepare final alternatives 4 7 Project administration 5 IMPLEMENTATION 5 1 Prepare draft implementation plan 5 2 Review draft implementationw/Citystaff 5 3 Prepare for draft implementation meeting 5 4 Review draft implementation - PC 5 5 Refine draft implementation plan 6 PLAN PREPARATION 6 1 Prepare draft plan 6 2 Review draft plan w/City staff 6 3 Prepare for draft plan meetings 6 4 Review draft plan - PC 6 5 Open House & PC hearing - draft plan 6 6 Refine draft planw/Citystaff 6 7 City Council meeting - final plan 6 8 Project administration page 66 LAND USE GOAL 1: THE LAND USE PLAN WILL SERVE AS THE FOUNDATION FOR LAND USE DECISIONS IN MENDOTA HEIGHTS. POLICIES • Develop in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan for land use, housing, transportation, parks and other community facilities. • Review and amend the Comprehensive Plan as necessary to ensure consistent development policy in current and future development decisions. • Zoning and rezoning decisions shall conform to the Land Use Plan. • The Land Use Plan will be updated to reflect changing priorities and conditions or as required by the Metropolitan Land Planning Act. • Balance land use designations to meet projected growth demand. GOAL 2. PRESERVE, PROTECT AND ENRICH THE MATURE, FULLY DEVELOPED RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT AND CHARACTER OF THE COMMUNITY. POLICIES • Subdivision and zoning standards will emphasize high quality site and architectural design. • Emphasize quality design, innovative solutions, and a high general aesthetic level in community development and building. • Parks, trails and open spaces will be planned within walking distance of all residential areas. • Encourage development and planning of land that provides for reasonable access to surrounding properties. • Public buildings and properties will be designed, constructed and maintained to be a source of civic pride and to set a standard for private property owners to follow. • Historic preservation will be considered in land use decisions. GOAL 3: SUPPORT INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN DESIGNATED AREAS. POLICIES • The City will use available resources to meet redevelopment needs. This will include cooperation with the Dakota County and the Metropolitan Council to achieve redevelopment objectives. • Encourage appropriate transitions and buffering between potentially incompatible land uses. page 67 GOAL 4. ENHANCE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. POLICIES • Provide for maintenance and further natural restoration of ecological systems including lakes, ponding areas, aquifers, and drainage areas • Encourage energy efficient design in all public and private construction. • Take in to account impacts on air quality in land use and infrastructure decisions. • Follow best practices in land use and infrastructure decisions that impact stormwater runoff. GOAL 5. REDUCE THE IMPACT OF AIRCRAFT NOISE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. POLICIES • Increase public participation and representation through the Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). • Achieve noise reduction through advocating modified takeoff procedures and corridor compliance. • Advocate an equitable distribution of aircraft traffic and a more equitable runway use system. • Monitor the continued implementation of the Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) airport Comprehensive Plan. • Advocate for specific noise control measures through operational changes and advance technology. • Establish a physical capacity for the Mendota Heights/Eagan corridor and transfer general aviation use to other reliever airports. • Notify and work with MnDOT in the event that potential airspace obstructions are encountered. • Consider aircraft noise and safety issues in all land use and zoning decisions. GOAL 6: PROTECT REASONABLE ACCESS TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS. POLICIES • Consider modification of existing ordinances to protect access of direct sunlight to rooftops of all principal structures. • Encourage developers to establish covenants that do not restrict the development and use of active and/or passive solar energy systems. • Encourage buildings and developers to offer solar energy system options, to the extent practical, for space heating and cooling and hot water heating in new residential, commercial and industrial developments. page 68 HOUSING GOAL 1: PRESERVE AND IMPROVE EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS AND HOUSING UNITS. POLICIES • Continue to enforce housing maintenance and zoning codes. • Explore options for flexibility in Zoning Code standards to encourage and allow expansion and reinvestment in existing houses. • Partner with Dakota County, Metropolitan Council, the State of Minnesota and other agencies that provide housing rehabilitation programs and services. • Protect public safety by requiring owners to repair substandard housing or as a last resort, abate and demolish dangerous housing. • Develop a housing maintenance program that promotes and requires safe homes and attractive neighborhoods. GOAL 2: MEET FUTURE NEEDS WITH A VARIETY OF HOUSING PRODUCTS. POLICIES • Encourage life -cycle housing opportunities in Mendota Heights that allow residents to remain in the community throughout their lives. This includes: o Maintenance of existing entry level housing. o Construction of move -up single family housing. o Construction of various types of senior housing, including senior ownership units, senior rental units, memory care and assisted living units. o Providing a mix of affordable housing opportunities for all income levels, age groups, and special housing needs. • Encourage environmentally sustainable housing development and construction practices. • Provide for housing development that maintains the attractiveness and distinct neighborhood characteristics in the community. • Support the maintenance and rehabilitation of the community's existing housing stock. • Periodically assess the housing needs in the community, including the elderly, disabled, active retirees, and other groups with special housing needs to determine development priorities and to formulate strategies to meet those needs and maintain an adequate and quality housing supply. page 69 PARKS & OPEN SPACE GOAL 1: PROVIDE A PARK SYSTEM THAT IS SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, AND EQUITABLE IN ITS OFFERINGS TO ALL MENDOTA HEIGHTS RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. POLICIES • Create and maintain a park system that provides the optimum amount of active and passive open space for the enjoyment of all Mendota Heights residents. • Provide facilities and programs that allow people of varying abilities to participate. • Build, maintain and retrofit park facilities and equipment to be safe for all users. • Plan and build safe connections for pedestrians and bicyclists within and between park facilities and major destinations in the community. • Strive to make all facilities and programs open and welcoming to people of all ages and diverse backgrounds. GOAL 2: PROVIDE A PARK SYSTEM THAT ASSURES HIGH QUALITY FACILITIES, BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, TRAILS, AMENITIES, AND NATURAL SETTINGS. POLICIES • Keep the park system up-to-date in terms of facilities, activities and programs that are responsive to the community's needs and wishes. • Staff the park system adequately for the facilities, activities and programs offered. • Provide bicycle amenities in parks and along trails, including bike racks and repair stations. • Provide a sustainable funding stream and operate the park system in a fiscally sound manner, including taking advantage of available grants. GOAL 3: USE THE PARK SYSTEM AS A MEANS TO ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN THE ENVIRONMENT OF EACH NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE CITY AS A WHOLE. POLICIES • Provide facilities, programs and opportunities in the park system that bring people together and create community. • Protect and enhance the environment by promoting native species and pollinator friendly plantings, preventing and removing invasive species, and reducing salt on roads and sidewalks. • Protect and enhance native wildlife by considering their needs and habits in our stewardship of park property and facilities. • Ensure that stormwater is managed in park facilities in a manner that protects and preserves water quality and the ecology of the watershed. • Strive to make all park facilities, equipment and construction projects and materials environmentally friendly and sustainable. page 70 GOAL 4: COOPERATE WITH DAKOTA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS POLICIES • Support the Dakota County 2030 Greenway Corridors Plan/Vision. • Continue to cooperate with South St. Paul, West. St. Paul and other neighboring communities on park and recreation programs and facilities. • Encourage the preservation of open space by private property owners and the City. • Explore new opportunities and continue to work cooperatively with School District #197, St. Thomas, Visitation, Fort Snelling State Park, and other entities to provide maximum recreational opportunities and avoid duplication. • Improve and expand safe bicycle and pedestrian connections to City parks and other community destinations. page 71 TRANSPORTATION GOAL 1: PROVIDE A SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY, AND COST EFFECTIVE MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM POLICIES • Transportation improvements will be coordinated with the plans of MnDOT, Dakota County, Metropolitan Council, and adjoining communities. • The City will support regional improvements to major transportation facilities serving the city when feasible. • New construction techniques, technologies, and environmental sustainability will be considered in planning new transportation facilities. • A network of sidewalks and trails will be constructed in all new developments and redevelopments, where practical and feasible. • Developers will be required to provide the transportation facilities within and adjacent to new subdivisions, including rights-of-way, roadways, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities necessary to support their development. • Existing transportation facilities will be maintained so as to preserve or improve service levels and minimize life -cycle costs. This includes an ongoing pavement management program for city streets. • Where practical and feasible, planning for roadway improvements will include landscaping, street lighting, and other aesthetic improvements. GOAL 2: EXPAND TRANSIT OPTIONS SERVING MENDOTA HEIGHTS POLICIES • The City will continue to support and participate in efforts to implement improved transit service in the City. • The City will seek county, regional, state or federal funding to expand transit services in and around the city. page 72 WATER SUPPLY [City staff to provide] SANITARY SEWER GOAL 1: EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY'S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. POLICIES • Mendota Heights will construct its system to facilitate operation and maintenance and prevent inflow and infiltration. • Mendota Heights will maintain a detailed inventory of its sanitary sewer system including an up- to-date electronic map including location and specifications of all pipes, structures, and lift stations. • Mendota Heights will clean a portion of its sanitary sewer system every year. • Mendota Heights will regularly televise and clean its sanitary sewer system to determine whether it is performing adequately. • During major street reconstruction projects, Mendota Heights will assess the system within the project area and makes improvements as needed. • Mendota Heights is committed to training those responsible for managing its sanitary sewer system and ensures that staff has the equipment necessary to properly maintain the system. • Mendota Heights will maintain an organizational chart of its sewer maintenance department and ensure that each staff member has a job description. • Mendota Heights will rehabilitate sewers before their deterioration negatively affects residents, businesses, or the Metropolitan Disposal System. • Mendota Heights will maintain a general emergency response plan that pertains to sanitary sewer overflows. • The City will coordinate sanitary sewer utility services and development with surrounding communities, Washington County, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Metropolitan Council. page 73 GOAL 2: TO PROVIDE SANITARY SEWER SERVICE THAT IS ADEQUATE TO MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS. POLICIES • The extension of sanitary sewers shall be programmed so as to achieve maximum benefit from the existing utilities. • The sanitary sewer system shall be constructed to accommodate the proposed land use densities and uses identified in the future land use plan. • Mendota Heights will provide a system reserve capacity in all trunk designs so that local occurrences of higher sewage generating uses or higher densities can be accommodated. • When in -fill development or redevelopment occurs, Mendota Heights will evaluate existing sanitary sewer systems as to their capacity. • Mendota Heights develops and regularly updates its sanitary sewer system Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). • The City will encourage development densities that maximize the use of the existing sanitary system. Where existing facilities do not have capacities to accommodate the maximum allowable densities, the City reserves the right to restrict development to average density. • For properties not connected the sanitary sewer system, subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS) shall be allowed provided such systems conform to all local, county, state and federal requirements. • When feasible, maintain sanitary sewer depth to provide maximum flexibility related to future development. • When installing new sanitary sewer adjacent to properties on private well and septic, sanitary sewer services will be installed to allow for cost effective connection it the future. GOAL 3: MENDOTA HEIGHTS PROVIDES A COST EFFECTIVE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM THAT IS EQUITABLY FINANCED. POLICIES • Mendota Heights finances new sanitary sewer trunks for new development through area and connection charges. • Mendota Heights finances its existing system operation and maintenance through utility billings. • Mendota Heights prepares for replacement of its sanitary sewer system by incorporating replacement costs into its utility billing rates. • The extension of sanitary sewers shall be programmed so as to achieve maximum benefit from the existing utilities. This staging program will result in the most efficient expenditure of public funds while maintaining the City's growth pattern. page 74 SURFACE WATER GOAL 1: MANAGE SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER RESOURCES USING APPROACHES THAT MEET OR EXCEED REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS BY FOLLOWING THE CITY'S LOCAL SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN, THE LOCAL WATERSHED PLANS, AND PERMITS ADMINISTERED BY THE MPCA, BWSR, USACE, MNDNR, AND ANY OTHER GOVERNING AGENCIES THAT ARE APPLICABLE AND HAVE JURISDICTION AUTHORITY WITHIN THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS. POLICIES • Provide adequate flood protection for residents and structures and protect the integrity of conveyance channels and stormwater detention areas. • Pursue the reduction of Total Phosphorus (TP) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) loading to water bodies by compliance, municipal management activities, and public education. • Classify and effectively manage water bodies in the community to achieve watershed management organization, state, and federal regulatory agency standards. • Classify, manage, and administer wetlands in the community. • Regulate new development and redevelopment activities within the community including erosion control at construction sites. page 75 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOAL 1: PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MENDOTA HEIGHTS THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO BUSINESS NEEDS. POLICIES • Manage growth and land resources to ensure an appropriate mix of development and an adequate land supply to secure new business investments. • Retain the present industrial and commercial base and assist companies with their expansion needs where appropriate. • Attract quality businesses consistent with the City's target market to areas available for development. • Encourage an adequate supply of sites and buildings to meet the demand for commercial and industrial development. • Maintain an infrastructure system to meet the needs of current businesses and facilitate future growth. • Address unique development challenges including the reuse and redevelopment of vacant buildings. • Foster private investment and economic activity without compromising community objectives to maintain and enhance Mendota Heights's environment. GOAL 2: PROMOTE BUSINESS ATTRACTION, RETENTION, AND EXPANSION IN MENDOTA HEIGHTS. POLICIES • Identify target markets and prepare and implement a marketing plan to attract businesses that fit this market. • Work with local businesses and industry to ensure needs for expansion and development are adequately met and maintain an open line of communication with the business sector through the Business Retention and Expansion Program. • Continue to actively market Mendota Heights to commercial brokers and retail businesses to expand retail opportunities in the City. • Work cooperatively with local business groups, the school district, and area colleges and universities to provide training for workers with the skills needed for existing and future Mendota Heights businesses. page 76 GOAL 3: PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PUBLIC FINANCING TOOLS. POLICIES • Periodically review economic development opportunities, such as incentive programs from the county, regional and state. • Review new and innovative economic development incentives for application in Mendota Heights. • Pursue outside funding sources to develop or redevelop land for commercial and industrial uses, such as Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account and Tax Base Revitalization Account, Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA), Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and other applicable grants. GOAL 4: CONTINUE TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL AREAS THAT SERVE THE WHOLE COMMUNITY. POLICIES • Provide and support commercial areas to supply convenience goods and services for residents of Mendota Heights. • To mitigate conflicts between commercial and residential development, require appropriate land use transitions at the edges of residential neighborhoods through the use of setbacks, screening, buffering and fencing. • Require sidewalk connections along major streets leading up to neighborhood commercial centers and direct connections from the public sidewalk to the storefronts. GOAL 5: CONTINUE TO DEVELOP BUSINESS PARK AREAS THAT PROVIDE JOBS AND SERVE THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL ECONOMY. POLICIES • Provide opportunities for new industrial development and expanded employment opportunities to create livable -wage positions in Mendota Heights and the redevelopment of existing industrial uses to serve existing businesses in the community. • Provide attractive, planned environments as means to induce employers to locate within the City. • Continue to provide and enforce standards for industrial developments that improve the appearance and character of industrial properties. • Provide high quality public services and infrastructure in all commercial and industrial districts. page 77 MENDOTA HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT RESULTS 1 DECEMBER 14, 2017 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPS Throughout the month of November, the City of Mendota Heights hosted three community workshops to engage residents about the comprehensive planning process and get feedback about the vision and goals for the Plan. The three workshops were open house format and included a variety of informational and engagement opportunities for stakeholders. The three workshops included: • November 2, 2017: Mendota Heights City Hall • November 8, 2017: Somerset Elementary School • November 15, 2017: Friendly Hills Middle School These open houses were advertised on the City's website, facebook page, and twitter feed. Attendees walked through the open house, stopping at different stations that addressed many of the key elements of the Comprehensive Plan. These stations are outlined in the following sections. Phil Carlson also gave a short presentation at each of the workshops, which walked attendees through the content and allowed them to ask questions along the way. WELCOME STATION This station included introductory information about the planning process as well as the vision for the Plan. This station also included an area to sign in, a handout, and past planning documents to review. Attendees were also able to place a dot on a map of where they lived or worked in Mendota Heights. An example of this exercise from the first workshop shows the geographic diversity of attendees (Figure 1). Figure 1: November 2, 2017: Where do you live or work? 1 page 78 PLAN ELEMENT STATIONS The workshop featured four plan element stations addressing land use and housing; transportation; parks, open space, and natural resources; and economic development. At each station, there were a series of boards featuring background information, maps, and draft goals and policies. Participants were asked to comment on the goals and policies as well as give feedback about top strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the city. Each station also had blank comment cards for participants who wanted to write longer -form comments. An example of some of the post -it comments left on goals for parks and open space are included in Figure 2. SIX WORD STORY The Six Word Story station allowed participants to come up with creative responses (in six words) about their vision for Mendota Heights in the future. After the first workshop, results from the first workshop and online survey were posted on a board for participants to view and add their own stories to. All six word stories are listed in the online survey section on the following pages. An example of a six -word story collected at the first open workshop is illustrated in Figure 3. Figure 2: November 2, 2017: Parks and Open Space Goals Comments and Open Space UM AMOUNT OF ACTIVE AND PASSIVE OPEN SPACE MENDOTA HEIGHTS RESIDENTS. 'STEM THAT ASSURES THE QUALITY OF FACILITIES WILL .ND STANDARDS OF LIVING. :M AS A MEANS TO ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENT OF ) THE CITY A5 A WHOLE. )TA COUNTY 2030 GREENWAY CORRIDORS PLAN/ on of open space by private property owners and the ng park facilities and consider establishment of age groups when necessary, including facilities for the ,s and continue to work cooperatively with School District pn, Fort Snelling State Park, and other entities to provide opportunities and avoid duplication. cycle and pedestrian connections to City parks and other of the City with trails, open space, and quality park Share your thoughts about Parks it here: Tnn.r,� „ eh< vn�M tel, ee 1 fr 2eCtar 10..r „ Figure 3: November 2, 2017: Six Word Story for Mendota Heights Six -Word Story Ernest Hemmingway was famous for his six - word story contest, an exercise In brevity while conveying meaning and substance. As an activity in the planning process, the Six -Word Story encourages participants to be creative while providing telling Information about the core sentiment of their experience of a place. The Six -Word Story attempts to distill a person's experience or narrative into a short, evocative story. Your Six -Word Story. What Does the Future Hold for Mendota Heights? eCorL) -LED pvLr TO C_Cipl J TrII-AL 1-1k11-11‹ IA, a page 79 COMMENTS Numerous workshop attendees left comments on cards and post -it notes. Those comments as well as names (if they were given) are included below. • Keith Ostrosky: Please reconsider over 3 lots on Lexington & Hwy 13 to rezone from single family to medium density — I feel there is a great need for single level housing for condo/townhouses for aging people moving onto their next level of living to stay out of Mendota Hgts —where Mendota Hghts is lacking and I feel we can provide this • Carol: would like to see more one level condo/townhouses in Mendota Heights for people that don't want to live in a single-family house. There seems to be a need for the mid to upper level age group that would still like to stay in their city of Mendota Heights and not have to move to another city to find it. People /residents get comfortable with the city they live in and have grown up in they like to stay in a comfort zone they are used to. Mendota Heights has a great police dept, City Hall reps and would like to see this happen. • Gina Norling: Mission and Vision Statements should consider making them "tweetable"/ character limited • Charles Kloos: I am interested to see/concerned with how traffic issues will be addressed, in particular with Hwy 149/Dodd Road. The road is already heavily used, and the crossing at 110 becomes backed up at rush hour; with the apartment complex and other development at 110/149 along with increased traffic due to development in Eagan/IGM around the Vikings facility, I have concerns that existing roads will prove inadequate • Sue Light: Natural environment —the number of parks in the city is adequate for the size of the city. I would like to see more attention paid to how we manage the trees and open spaces within existing parks. For example, remove massive spaces like buckthorn, garlic mustard, knapweed and plant and maintain more nature trees that will be more sustainable during periods of climate change and drought. Water quality: require more permeable surfaces for parking lots -commercial and parks —1 or 2 more street cleanings per year to keep leaves and other debris out of the water • Amy Gerard: Park #4 -this neighborhood is too small to have baseball games. They go speeding up and down Butler Ave. they park all along the streets and in the townhouse parking spots. I do not appreciate it and some of my neighbors do not appreciate it. • Patrick: rezoning is a good idea • B.J Schaefer: I agree with the idea of rezoning • Joseph M.: I think rezoning is a good idea • Rinda G. Schaefer: Rezoning is good for the community • Chasity H.: In favor of rezoning at 1680 Lexington Ave S. would help out the community • Scott H.: the rezoning of this property would benefit needed housing and raise taxes • Steve Marstad: Need more housing in Mendota Heights • Wendy Guyman: We can use more housing in Mendota Heights • Hannah Memmer: I love this area and this property. I think it would be a great location for townhomes. It is already surrounded by condos. Please approve! • Bill Klocke: I'm a resident on 1132 Sibley Memorial Hwy and I think he should be given the opportunity to rezone his property. • Alice Smith: Why is property a single-family house??? It's surrounded by condos!!! • Dr. Ostrosky should be able to re -zone his property. Affordable housing is a benefit to any community • Madeline: Would love to see this property rezoned and have townhomes built. I love Mendota and there is a need for this. This property has: great locatin, great views, and so be a benefit as townhomes • Dan Yaw: I drive by this property every day would love to have this as townhomes to live in someday • Angel Clipper: Zone is fine with us • Nick Closmore: Zoning is good page 80 • George: I think he deserves to be able to do what ever they want to do with their property • Samantha G: I am a neighbor and I think it would be nice to have townhouse over there. • David Korte: Would like to see more transit stops • Keep the density down! Density is traffic and we are already suffering from inappropriate increases in density • Low density housing; less traffic 9will increase with the Vikings Complex and the 139 -unit apt complex at Dodd's 110 • Delaware Ave & Mendota Heights Road traffic has increased significantly in the past 25-30 years. Recommend better traffic control along both arteries, traffic lights& stop signs etc. • Six -word story: small city. Mature=friendly, safe, wise • Notice for planning commission/Stantec —at Public meeting • Land and housing goals seem to create a situation where all goals would not be possible to achieve simultaneously. Community conversation should be around how we make explicit trade-offs, such as; low density housing means we will have to drive a few miles to Eagan, WSP, etc. to get all the retail amenities. I think most residents would support that trade-off if it was laid out clearly. Biggest concern is traffic for an already growing problem I've only been here 5 years and have already detected a big difference —and Mendota Plaza isn't ever online yet. The peaceful green area is why we choose to live here instead of elsewhere! • I believe he has the right to rezone his property • I'm in favor for rezoning • Favor of rezoning • That house is ... (illegible)... of a bunch of condos —Makes sense to develop it into more condos • Development ok with us for 1680 Lex • I support Keith Ostrosky's development proposal • I support the development 1680 Lexington Ave. S • Goal 4: enhance and protect natural environment: if you mean this, please budget appropriately for this. Unfunded and unreprimanded currently • There needs to be a comprehensive plan to address the underground water issues in the area. How will the water be channeled? At what per home cost? page 81 ONLINE SURVEY Throughout the month of November, the City of Mendota Heights held an online survey. Like the in- person engagement, this survey asked participants to create a six -word story for Mendota Heights and identify top strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for the City in the future. 120 participants completed the survey. Responses are summarized and listed below. SIX WORD STORY 67 people submitted six word stories for Mendota Heights (others used the comment box as an open comment form, which were not included in this list). These stories are transcribed below. • Safe and good quality of life community. • Hopefully more community interaction with face- to-face opportunities: small business retail shops, parks, concerts, Fourth of July fireworks. Halloween bonfire. • Stable,safe,prosperous community close to airport and downtown Saint Paul and MPLS. • More young families in our city. • Efficient small town, big city connected • Clean air, water, green space and community. • Planful growth; strong community; green space. • Connected community creates growth and opportunity • Rural safe feel close to action • Connected livable active centrally located city • Slow down. Seek the jewel. Savor. • Keeping the peaceful, nature -loving environment • A safe, delightful place to live • Increased traffic, both air and car. • Traffic nightmare from the Village to 494 • Vibrant, walkable, engaged, safe, forward thinking • All ages living healthy walking safely • Congestion and lack of community • Diverse neighbors, strong schools, walking paths! • No more apartment building monstrosities • Responding to growth and demands for modernization. • Opportunity with the influx of more businesses • Additional traffic unless we plan well. • The most environmentally sound community in America. • Keep natural space, no big retail. • It depends on attitude and wise council. • Old people come, live and die. • Play upon your strength: location, location! • Safe, Rural, Low Taxes, Low Traffic • Challenges to preserve safe streets • Well-run, low taxes, good schools. • Beautiful with a small town atmosphere. • Community for families • Traffic and an identity crisis • Low taxes good cops youth activities • The future is bright in Mendota heights! • Revived pride. Better parks. More restaurants. • The future depends on its residents. • Green, sophisticated, educated, common sense, happy • Rural -feel, upscale community, aesthetic excellence. • Keep it quiet, less is more. • Continued beautiful, convenient, safe, and friendly. • Too much of big city feeling • Tremendous potential, but fear of change • embracing smart growth and excellent amenities • Beautiful place to live, must update! • Sidewalks, community center & family friendly fun • Hopeful it remains the same • Streets too dark; need more sidewalks • I hope to live here forever. • Fled St Paul, fear it followed. • Nature, not congested, small town, safe • Stronger community identity aside from "close to St. Paul"! • A city connected to its history. • Hopefully a more community centric feel. • Younger families needing safer roads now • Oasis of green, near the city. • Hopefully another restaurant in the plaza • Traffic increasing, traffic stopping any progress. • Small city good schools and amenities • Rural feel, center city • Pedestrian/bike friendly, open, green, community. • Quiet, comfortable, friendly place called home. • Families who know each other • Loss of quietude and rampant over -development. • More immigrants and falafel restaurant opportunities • Beautiful safe place for aging seniors. page 82 TOP ISSUES 118 people submitted their rankings for the top issues (SWOT) in Mendota Heights. Those issues are summarized and ranked below. Strengths: • Low crime rate (46 1St choice votes) • Low taxes (26 1St choice votes) • Overall accessibility (24 1St choice votes) • Rural feel (22 1St choice votes) Weaknesses: • Limited amenities (retail, restaurants, etc.) (59 1st choice votes) • Financially constrained (38 1St choice votes) • Lack of commercial/retail offerings (11 1St choice votes) Opportunities: • Aging population — encourages younger groups to move in (66 1st choice votes) • Viking headquarters development (Eagan) (16 1St choice votes) • Selected redevelopment sites (15 1St choice votes) • Bourn Lane (city -owned) property — redevelopment site (10 1st choice votes) Threats: • Development in adjoining cities (traffic) (43 1St choice votes) • Increased air traffic (31 1st choice votes) • Aging infrastructure (311st choice votes) • Age of housing stock (7 1st choice votes) OTHER CRITICAL ISSUES Respondents were also asked to share critical issues within the SWOT categories. Some of the reoccurring issues identified are listed below. Strengths: • Schools and school district • Parks, open space, wildlife, and trails • First -ring suburb/proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul • Rural feel Weaknesses: • Too much development • High rents/lack of affordable housing • Police department • Infrastructure improvements (roadways, sidewalks) page 83 • Lack of community amenities (rec center, football stadium, grocery store) • Lack of public transportation • Traffic congestion and safety Opportunities: • Sidewalks, trails, and bicycle infrastructure • More retail development • Open/green space preservation • More development (apartments, commercial, restaurants) Threats: • Traffic and congestion • Over -development, high-density development, too much new housing • Lack of investment in education • Airport noise Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan payMonkey # 1 Safe and good quality of life community. 11/24/2017 5:19 PM 2 Hopefully more community interaction with face-to-face opportunities: small business retail shops, 11/15/2017 10:08 AM parks, concerts, Fourth of July fireworks. Halloween bonfire. 3 Stable,safe,prosperous community close to airport and downtown Saint Paul and MPLS. 11/14/2017 2:41 PM 4 More young families in our city. 11/14/2017 8:47 AM 5 Efficient small town, big city connected 11/13/2017 9:08 AM 6 Clean air, water, green space and community. 11/12/2017 6:56 PM 7 Planful growth; strong community; green space. 11/12/2017 9:12 AM 8 Connected community creates growth and opportunity 11/11/2017 8:00 PM 9 Rural safe feel close to action 11/10/2017 8:32 PM 10 Connected livable active centrally located city 11/10/2017 6:11 PM 11 Slow down. Seek the jewel. Savor. 11/10/2017 2:26 PM 12 Keeping the peaceful, nature -loving environment 11/10/2017 7:33 AM 13 A safe, delightful place to live 11/9/2017 4:59 PM 14 Disaster, if we don't take control over traffic, and that means limiting density just as we have 11/9/2017 10:30 AM historically done 15 Congestion and lack of community 11/8/2017 10:49 AM 16 Diverse neighbors, strong schools, walking paths! 11/7/2017 12:46 PM 17 No more apartment building monstrosities 11/7/2017 9:54 AM 18 Responding to growth and demands for modernization. 11/6/2017 10:40 AM 19 Opportunity with the influks of more businesses 11/3/2017 6:41 PM 20 Additional traffic unless we plan well. 11/3/2017 4:42 PM 21 The most environmentally sound community in America. 11/2/2017 4:41 PM 22 Keep natural space, no big retail. 11/2/2017 12:22 PM 23 It depends on attitude and wise council. 11/2/2017 7:07 AM 24 Old people come, live and die. 11/2/2017 5:51 AM 25 Play upon your strength: location, location! 11/1/2017 11:03 PM 26 Safe, Rural, Low Taxes, Low Traffic 11/1/2017 9:46 PM 27 Challenges to preserve safe streets 11/1/2017 7:54 PM 28 Well-run, low taxes, good schools. 11/1/2017 7:38 PM 29 Beautiful with a small town atmosphere. 11/1/2017 7:25 PM Q1 Six -Word StoryErnest Hemingway was famous for his six -word story contest, an exercise in brevity while still conveying meaning and substance. Share your six -word story and help us understand your experience and thoughts for the future of our community.What does the future hold for Mendota Heights? Answered: 73 Skipped: 47 RESPONSES DATE 1 /21 Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan payMonkey 30 Community for families 11/1/2017 4:50 PM 31 Traffic and an identity crisis 11/1/2017 4:41 PM 32 Low taxes good cops youth activities 11/1/2017 2:26 PM 33 The future is bright in Mendota heights! 11/1/2017 11:33 AM 34 Revived pride. Better parks. More restaurants. 11/1/2017 11:32 AM 35 The future depends on its residents. 11/1/2017 11:22 AM 36 Green, sophisticated, educated, common sense, happy 11/1/2017 10:52 AM 37 Rural -feel, upscale community, aesthetic excellence. 11/1/2017 10:08 AM 38 Keep it quiet, less is more. 11/1/2017 9:57 AM 39 Continued beautiful, convenient, safe, and friendly. 11/1/2017 9:47 AM 40 Too much of big city feeling 11/1/2017 9:23 AM 41 Not what it used to be. For me, this isn't a good thing. Before long, we'll be another Burnsville. 11/1/2017 9:05 AM 42 Tremendous potential, but fear of change 11/1/2017 8:53 AM 43 Disasterious amounts of traffic congestion due to the Viking site development as a stadium site 11/1/2017 8:14 AM which will mean traffic overloads on Highway 110 and Dodd road. 44 embracing smart growth and excellent amenities 11/1/2017 8:11 AM 45 Beautiful place to live, must update! 11/1/2017 7:59 AM 46 Sidewalks, community center & family friendly fun 11/1/2017 5:48 AM 47 Hopeful it remains the same 11/1/2017 5:38 AM 48 Streets too dark; need more sidewalks 10/31/2017 7:23 PM 49 I hope to live here forever. 10/31/2017 7:02 PM 50 Fled St Paul, fear it followed. 10/31/2017 6:35 PM 51 Nature, not congested, small town, safe 10/31/2017 4:27 PM 52 Stronger community identity aside from "close to St. Paul"! 10/31/2017 3:16 PM 53 A city connected to its history. 10/31/2017 2:57 PM 54 Hopefully a more community centric feel. 10/31/2017 2:37 PM 55 Younger families needing safer roads now 10/31/2017 1:38 PM 56 Oasis of green, near the city. 10/30/2017 3:04 PM 57 Hopefully another restaurant in the plaza 10/30/2017 10:49 AM 58 Traffic increasing, traffic stopping any progress. 10/29/2017 8:30 PM 59 Small city good schools and amenities. 10/28/2017 4:02 PM 60 Rural feel, center city 10/28/2017 9:01 AM 61 Pedestrian/bike friendly, open, green, community. 10/27/2017 9:56 PM 62 Quiet, comfortable, friendly place called home. 10/27/2017 7:27 PM 63 As a resident of 56 years, and former mayor and council member, I strongly support the 10/27/2017 6:59 PM development guidelines that have made MH the high quality city it is. Those are low density, owner occupied housing, limited retail, and quality business development. 64 Families who know each other 10/27/2017 6:42 PM 65 Loss of quietude and rampant over -development. 10/27/2017 5:34 PM 66 More imigrants and falafel restaurant opportunities 10/27/2017 1:43 PM 2/21 Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan payMonkey 67 Seems like we are developing every square inch of our city. Traffic (and air noise) has grown noticeably in the past few years. Open spaces are diminishing so are we investing in/protecting our natural areas? 68 Beautiful safe place for aging seniors. 69 Increased traffic, both air and car. 70 Traffic nightmare from the Village to 494 71 Vibrant, walkable, engaged, safe, forward thinking 72 The building is getting too dense. I value our green spaces, and would like us to become a leader in environmental sustainability. This is not happening here. 73 All ages living healthy walking safely 3/21 10/27/2017 12:49 PM 10/27/2017 10:36 AM 10/27/2017 10:09 AM 10/27/2017 9:05 AM 10/27/2017 8:28 AM 10/27/2017 6:34 AM 10/27/2017 6:29 AM Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan pa>icyMonkey Q2 Issues and Opportunities Facing Mendota HeightsWhat are the top issues facing our City? Rank the choices below from most to least important for you in each of the four categories (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats).Note: A ranking of 1 is the highest priority issue, 4 is the Iowest.Strengths Low taxes Low crime rate Rural feel Overall accessibilit... Answered: 118 Skipped: 2 a. 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 TOTAL SCORE Low taxes 23.64% 20.00% 37.27% 19.09% 26 22 41 21 110 2.48 Low crime rate 42.20% 36.70% 16.51% 4.59% 46 40 18 5 109 3.17 Rural feel 19.30% 23.68% 21.93% 35.09% 22 27 25 40 114 2.27 Overall accessibility/transportation network 20.51% 17.95% 22.22% 39.32% 24 21 26 46 117 2.20 4/21 Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan pa0yMonkey Limited amenities... Financially constrained... Lack of commercial/r... Q3 Weaknesses Answered: 114 Skipped: 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Limited amenities (retail, restaurants, attractions, etc.) Financially constrained (City budget needs diversity) Lack of commercial/retail offerings 1 2 3 TOTAL SCORE 54.13% 36.70% 9.17% 59 40 10 109 2.45 35.85% 21.70% 42.45% 38 23 45 106 1.93 5/21 10.00% 40.91% 49.09% 11 45 54 110 1.61 Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan Aging population -... Viking headquarters... Bourn Lane (city -owned)... Selected redevelopmen... Q4 Opportunities Answered: 110 Skipped: 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Aging population — encourages younger groups to move in Viking headquarters development (Eagan) Bourn Lane (city -owned) property — redevelopment site Selected redevelopment sites pa>yMonkey 1 2 3 4 TOTAL SCORE 61.11% 18.52% 9.26% 11.11% 66 20 10 12 108 3.30 15.53% 24.27% 14.56% 45.63% 16 25 15 47 103 2.10 10.00% 27.00% 43.00% 20.00% 10 27 43 20 100 2.27 15.15% 30.30% 31.31% 23.23% 15 30 31 23 99 2.37 6/21 Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan paO yMonkey Development in adjoining... Aging infrastructure Age of housing stock Increased air traffic Q5 Threats Answered: 114 Skipped: 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 TOTAL SCORE Development in adjoining cities (traffic) 41.35% 19.23% 20.19% 19.23% 43 20 21 20 104 2.83 Aging infrastructure 29.52% 30.48% 35.24% 4.76% 31 32 37 5 105 2.85 Age of housing stock 6.60% 21.70% 25.47% 46.23% 7 23 27 49 106 1.89 Increased air traffic 28.44% 26.61% 16.51% 28.44% 31 29 18 31 109 2.55 7/21 Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan pajeyMonkey Q6 Did we forget any critical issues? Share any other important community issues below. Answered: 70 Skipped: 50 ANSWER CHOICES Strengths: Weaknesses: Opportunities: Threats: RESPONSES 72.86% 51 88.57% 62 67.14% 47 72.86% 51 STRENGTHS: DATE 1 Green space, quiet community, and safe. 11/24/2017 5:19 PM 2 Geography. Can only go up not out. 11/15/2017 10:08 AM 3 Quick snowplow performance,good roads,wildlife siting 11/14/2017 2:41 PM 4 Strong relationship between police and community 11/14/2017 8:47 AM 5 A great asset is our community, small town feel. 11/12/2017 6:56 PM 6 Schools,parks,open space 11/11/2017 8:00 PM 7 Pride of citizens 11/10/2017 8:32 PM 8 Presence of a site on the National Register of Historic Places. More can be done to attract and 11/10/2017 2:26 PM educate visitors. City is sound financially. 9 the people who live here 11/10/2017 7:33 AM 10 Education 11/9/2017 4:59 PM 11 location, city management, public school system and school options 11/9/2017 11:10 AM 12 Parks/Trails 11/9/2017 10:27 AM 13 Schools!! 11/7/2017 12:46 PM 14 Close proximity to airport, Mpls and St.Paul 11/3/2017 6:41 PM 15 Parks and trails 11/3/2017 4:42 PM 16 small school district; lots of churches 11/2/2017 8:27 PM 17 Location. 11/2/2017 4:41 PM 18 safe community 11/2/2017 1:52 PM 19 MH needs to remain a residential community, and not turn into a retail center. 11/2/2017 12:22 PM 20 Proximity to major amenities and downtown St. Paul; school district 11/1/2017 11:03 PM 21 good first -ring suburb 11/1/2017 9:48 PM 22 Low Taxes 11/1/2017 9:46 PM 23 Rural, family friendly, small town feel 11/1/2017 6:19 PM 24 lst ring suburb 11/1/2017 11:33 AM 25 Low taxes, large industrial area keeps our taxes down brings business in. We have a great 11/1/2017 11:05 AM insurance rating that also keeps our homeowners insurance rates down. Think to the future with a great comprehensive plan. Fabulous public works department. We are spoiled for sure in this area. Well trained FD but the community isn't aware of this. 8/21 Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan payMonkey 26 Rural atmospheres mi 11/1/2017 9:57 AM 27 Schools 11/1/2017 9:47 AM 28 Community 11/1/2017 9:23 AM 29 Interesting architecture and well maintained homes 11/1/2017 9:18 AM 30 Our transportation network/accessibility SHOULD be a strength, but it's dismal at this point. Sure, 11/1/2017 8:53 AM we have close access to amenities outside our city, but why do all trips within our city require the use of a car? This is not a strength, but a huge downfall. 31 Keeping low density of residential dwellings 11/1/2017 8:14 AM 32 Schools- why I moved here 11/1/2017 8:11 AM 33 parks and green spaces 11/1/2017 7:59 AM 34 Real estate 11/1/2017 5:38 AM 35 Great community, solid location 10/31/2017 8:35 PM 36 Accessibility to freeways 10/31/2017 7:02 PM 37 Schools 10/31/2017 6:35 PM 38 School district!! 10/31/2017 3:16 PM 39 City services 10/31/2017 2:37 PM 40 Lower taxes 10/31/2017 1:38 PM 41 Green space, Quiet 10/30/2017 3:04 PM 42 The interested people living in MH. 10/29/2017 8:30 PM 43 Parks, open space, trails 10/28/2017 4:02 PM 44 People 10/28/2017 9:01 AM 45 Parks, rec, and green space 10/28/2017 6:54 AM 46 Low crime rate 10/27/2017 9:56 PM 47 We're not a overdeveloped suburb. We're a quiet community. 10/27/2017 7:27 PM 48 90+% built out with high quality housing. 10/27/2017 6:59 PM 49 Public school system, police & fire. MH is in a vibrant location (Mississippi River, bluffs, etc.) 10/27/2017 12:49 PM 50 Low crime, well kept up; plowing, etc. 10/27/2017 6:34 AM 51 public schools, proximity to St. Paul/Mpls 10/27/2017 6:29 AM WEAKNESSES: DATE 1 NO GROCERY STORE!!! Buck Thorn killing out Oak Trees!! Not very walkable; need sidewalks! 11/24/2017 5:19 PM 2 Loosing small town atmoshere 11/15/2017 10:08 AM 3 If infrastructure includes healthy trees, then it is covered above. If not, we need to pay attention to 11/14/2017 6:00 PM the health AND quantity of the trees in the city. 4 Marie Street needs improvement between Lexington and Dodd 11/14/2017 2:41 PM 5 Limited room to grow 11/14/2017 8:47 AM 6 A greater gathering place, larger than our town centre is needed for cohesiveness. 11/12/2017 6:56 PM 7 School District Programs for Early Childhood 11/10/2017 8:32 PM 8 Difficulty connecting open space and residences with safe bike and walking trails, especially along 11/10/2017 2:26 PM the Mississippi corridor. Poor public transit. 9 city council too quick to redevelop 11/10/2017 7:33 AM 10 lack of sidewalks and street lights 11/9/2017 4:59 PM 11 lack of diversity, no grocery store, no library 11/9/2017 11:10 AM 9/21 Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan payMonkey 12 New Tall Building/Traffic from Vikings Facility 13 Development. Too much green space is being eaten. 14 STOP BUILDING ON EVERT INCH OF UNUSED LANDwIll 15 Middle income shopping, especially groceries 16 Poor lighting and smelly ponds 17 high rent for retailers 18 Too many different trash haulers. 19 lack of a grocery store in our community 20 Need to increase activities in MHAA for middle school aged kids. 21 need post office, community center, public library, affordable apartment housing, better cell phone reception 22 Lack of sidewalks; rural feel 23 limited pedestrian sidewalks/bike lanes connecting schools to main roadways. (eg. Dodd Rd) 24 Too much development/new traffic 25 Police department. I hope the new chief can fix it 26 Need a community rec center: Indoor basketball courts, walking/running space for older adults, gym space could be used for toddler gym time during mornings. Also - really dreaming here - but I'd love to have a community pool. 27 Great to finally have a dog park but the ground is too uneven and someone or a dog is eventually going to break a leg. 28 Our very poor police department! 29 Too many chain food options 30 availability of free city/county recycle yard waste(brush) site. No real warming house for park skating. 31 infrastructure to handle projected growth. 32 Lost the connection of police and citizens communication. A sense of closed door policy. You and me. Not Us. So much so the PD and FD don't know each other's families. othe families etc. appears the city isn't in communication with the commercial retail owners . Voicing what the community wants and pushing for it. To many if the same business in one location , . i.e. nail salons and hair salons to much competition in a small area. To many of the same restaurants in a small area. I.e. Asian foods. Allowing a large commercial building on Hwy 110 stand vacant fur to many years. That's a loss in tax dollars. 33 No football stadium at highschool 34 Traffic patterns on Dodd Rd. 35 Lack of attraction 36 Strategic approach to managing and building resilient green infrastructure. 37 Ignoring Comp plan and granting generous variances 38 So many highways- noise and pollution 39 Green Spaces!!! 40 Crime adjacent to mendota hts 41 Homogeneous everything, no public transport to speak of 42 Lack of civic engagement. 43 very few good restaurants 44 Dodd Road / Traffic congestion 10/21 11/9/2017 10:27 AM 11/7/2017 12:46 PM 11/7/2017 6:16 AM 11/3/2017 6:41 PM 11/3/2017 4:42 PM 11/2/2017 8:27 PM 11/2/2017 4:41 PM 11/2/2017 1:52 PM 11/2/2017 12:22 PM 11/2/2017 8:33 AM 11/1/2017 11:03 PM 11/1/2017 9:48 PM 11/1/2017 9:46 PM 11/1/2017 9:07 PM 11/1/2017 7:54 PM 11/1/2017 7:38 PM 11/1/2017 7:25 PM 11/1/2017 6:19 PM 11/1/2017 2:26 PM 11/1/2017 11:33 AM 11/1/2017 11:05 AM 11/1/2017 9:57 AM 11/1/2017 9:47 AM 11/1/2017 9:23 AM 11/1/2017 8:53 AM 11/1/20178:14 AM 11/1/2017 8:11 AM 11/1/2017 7:59 AM 11/1/2017 5:38 AM 10/31/2017 8:35 PM 10/31/2017 7:23 PM 10/31/2017 7:02 PM 10/31/2017 6:35 PM Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan pagtyMonkey 45 We don't need to be a "big city"- it feels like some of the city council wants this to be hip, affluent 10/31/2017 4:27 PM place to live. You lose the uniqueness of it when you start building it up like other cities. 46 Lack of public transportation. 10/31/2017 4:14 PM 47 Diversity 10/31/2017 3:16 PM 48 I think the traffic related to the Vikings stadium will have a devastating impact on the Mendota 10/31/2017 2:45 PM Heights Community. I do not think the city resources nor infrastructure are adequate to accommodate that disturbance 49 Need grocery store 10/31/2017 2:37 PM 50 Young families not being welcomed by older population 10/31/2017 1:38 PM 51 Traffic increasing 10/30/2017 3:04 PM 52 Very poor proactive communication. 10/29/2017 8:30 PM 53 Leadership 10/28/2017 9:01 AM 54 Lack of crosswalks. 10/27/2017 9:56 PM 55 Thinking we can be something we're not. 10/27/2017 7:27 PM 56 Can't think of any. 10/27/2017 6:59 PM 57 An inexperienced city council and city staff 10/27/2017 5:34 PM 58 playgrounds, need more trails 10/27/2017 2:56 PM 59 We are too lean. City staff are spread way too thin.Too much is outsourced. 10/27/2017 12:49 PM 60 Very poor park system. Little to no community center that offers activities for residents 10/27/2017 7:37 AM 61 Starting to become too dense; 10/27/2017 6:34 AM 62 Poor walking/biking infrastructure, lack of walkable destinations, pedestrian safety, lack of 10/27/2017 6:29 AM affordable housing OPPORTUNITIES: DATE 1 Make us most walkable friendly... 11/24/2017 5:19 PM 2 To put in basic retail, grocery store 11/15/2017 10:08 AM 3 Bike and walking paths on more main roads 11/11/2017 8:00 PM 4 Home Remodels/Face Lifts 11/10/2017 8:32 PM 5 Preserve remaining open space and make better use of what remains. 11/10/2017 2:26 PM 6 keeping mendota heights green 11/10/2017 7:33 AM 7 better restaurants 11/9/2017 4:59 PM 8 more public transportation such as shuttles to light rail, mall or airport 11/9/2017 11:10 AM 9 Pollinator/Green Space 11/9/2017 10:27 AM 10 More walking paths, bike trails 11/7/2017 12:46 PM 11 Development of middle and low income housing/apartments 11/3/2017 6:41 PM 12 Development space 11/3/2017 4:42 PM 13 Select one trash hauler. Engage community through volunteerism. 11/2/2017 4:41 PM 14 vacant lots near The Village -use for more retail stores 11/2/2017 1:52 PM 15 Consider development of sports facilities/fields for kids/teens to improve our existing MHAA 11/2/2017 12:22 PM programs and expand into other sports. 16 Location; proximity to downtown and MSP; quality housing stock; scenic beauty. 11/1/2017 11:03 PM 17 consider redevelopments as opportunities to improve the built environment for a healthier Mendota 11/1/2017 9:48 PM Heights community 18 Low tax haven for St. Paul families 11/1/2017 9:46 PM 11 /21 Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan patyMonkey 19 Continue to expand bicycle path network. A small grocery store near 110 & Dodd would be 11/1/2017 7:54 PM wonderful -- residents could bike to get groceries. 20 New local eateries 11/1/2017 6:19 PM 21 We need more sidewalks and trails 11/1/2017 4:50 PM 22 To partner with STA/Sibley and use facilities(hockey football baseball basketball). Outdoor 11/1/2017 2:26 PM summer music venue. 23 growth of infrastructure to handle vikings and highland flight. 11/1/2017 11:33 AM 24 Require more softscapes at new debelopements .(more trees) 11/1/2017 9:57 AM 25 Pedestrian and biking paths 11/1/2017 9:47 AM 26 Need a big time gym 11/1/2017 9:23 AM 27 Restaurants (non fast food) small grocery store (Trader Joes, Fresh Thyme) 11/1/2017 9:18 AM 28 Development opportunities should encompass green energy capacity and resilient food systems 11/1/2017 8:53 AM that the city and residents can benefit from. 29 Keep MH spaceies and gracious 11/1/2017 8:14 AM 30 Parks and ped/bike access, retail for young families 11/1/2017 8:11 AM 31 develop our parks and green spaces 11/1/2017 7:59 AM 32 Increased police 11/1/2017 5:38 AM 33 An aging population is an opportunity for a new generation and mixed family community. 10/31/2017 8:35 PM 34 development 10/31/2017 7:02 PM 35 Equinity is buying Wells Fargo Shareholder Svs on 110 and Lexington! 10/31/2017 6:35 PM 36 Please develop better bike/walk path accessibility for Ivy Falls neighborhood!!! 10/31/2017 3:16 PM 37 Grocery, restaurants, coffee shop at Dodd&110 10/31/2017 2:37 PM 38 Pedestrian and bike paths 10/31/2017 1:38 PM 39 Own our unique brand - don't change it! 10/30/2017 3:04 PM 40 Changing land uses 10/28/2017 9:01 AM 41 Additional affordable senior housing 10/28/2017 6:54 AM 42 Road/transportation improvements 10/27/2017 9:56 PM 43 Close proximity to core allows us to cherry pick the best development opportunities 10/27/2017 6:59 PM 44 Invest in schools 10/27/2017 2:56 PM 45 Pause with development and think about what made this city special in the first place. Engage in 10/27/2017 12:49 PM creative, out -of -the box thinking and deeper community engagement. 46 Chance to become a leader in green spaces, sustainable energy, and gardens 10/27/2017 6:34 AM 47 connection with Dakota history and heritage 10/27/2017 6:29 AM THREATS: DATE 1 Aging homes not being keep up and values of homes declining. 11/24/2017 5:19 PM 2 Changing road to 62 as a throughfair 11/15/2017 10:08 AM 3 Surrounding development 11/11/2017 8:00 PM 4 Taxes 11/10/2017 8:32 PM 5 Increased traffic. Development that threatens the rural feel of our community. 11/10/2017 2:26 PM 6 too much new housing construction 11/10/2017 7:33 AM 7 lack of support for education 11/9/2017 4:59 PM 8 non support of public education 11/9/2017 11:10 AM 12/21 Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan pagetyMonkey 9 Crime 11/9/2017 10:27 AM 10 TRAFFIC!! New apartments in the Plaza, Vikings Stadium, Developing open areas. The traffic has 11/7/2017 12:46 PM at least tripled in the 10 years we've lived here and feels close to capacity already. 11 Overdevelopment, tear downs, lack of affordable housing 11/7/2017 9:54 AM 12 Low diversity group population 11/3/2017 6:41 PM 13 Traffic and congestion at Dodd and 110 11/3/2017 4:42 PM 14 Aging population who does not place high priority on public education. 11/2/2017 4:41 PM 15 narrow Dodd Road hinders traffic flow and development 11/2/2017 1:52 PM 16 Turning into every other suburb full of chain stores & restaurants 11/2/2017 12:22 PM 17 Poor urban design; lack of density; ignorance. 11/1/2017 11:03 PM 18 Even more traffic 11/1/2017 9:46 PM 19 Traffic at 110 and Dodd 11/1/2017 9:07 PM 20 Traffic on Dodd & Delaware due to Vikings development. Traffic at Dodd & 110 due to Mendota 11/1/2017 7:54 PM Plaza development. 21 Poor planning --- 11/1/2017 7:38 PM 22 Again a terrible police department. 11/1/2017 7:25 PM 23 The Vikings stadium, too many apartments, and building an exit off Delaware and 494 11/1/2017 6:19 PM 24 Losing our youth sports programs. Baseball, football hockey and basketball. Boy/girl scouts etc... 11/1/2017 2:26 PM 25 airport noise 11/1/2017 11:33 AM 26 Increase in crime, increase in traffic on Dodd near 110, new housing development off 110 - where 11/1/2017 10:08 AM will traffic flow? 27 Over commercialism 11/1/2017 9:57 AM 28 Development at Dodd and 110 and traffic 11/1/2017 9:47 AM 29 Outsiders 11/1/2017 9:23 AM 30 Over development and crime 11/1/2017 9:05 AM 31 Aging infrastructure needs to include green and grey infrastructure. 11/1/2017 8:53 AM 32 Viking Stadium Traffic 11/1/2017 8:14 AM 33 An old populace that hates taxes and change 11/1/2017 8:11 AM 34 Population increase 11/1/2017 5:38 AM 35 Trying to appeal to only retired people is a short term strategy. Also, we just bought here. Are we 10/31/2017 8:35 PM the enemy of streetlights? 36 crime 10/31/2017 7:02 PM 37 Crime / Low income families 10/31/2017 6:35 PM 38 Too congested 10/31/2017 4:27 PM 39 Fading out between St. Paul and Eagan. 10/31/2017 3:16 PM 40 Losing the quiet, rural feel of the community 10/31/2017 2:45 PM 41 Airport noise and increased traffic on Dodd from Viking's facilities 10/31/2017 2:37 PM 42 Airport noise big time 10/31/2017 1:38 PM 43 High Density Development 10/30/2017 3:04 PM 44 Surrounding cities' problems 10/28/2017 9:01 AM 45 Lack of affordable housing detouring younger families from moving in. 10/27/2017 9:56 PM 46 Impact of Vikings facility. 10/27/2017 7:27 PM 13/21 Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan 47 Sorry to be so candid, but it's a council that fails to have the long term vision to reject high density rental and other development that ages poorly. 48 We seem to be behind the times. A very fractured, loose sense of community for many who live here (once kids are out of school or go to school elsewhere). Where is our community meeting space? 49 Traffic 50 Density, traffic....not being environmentally conscious 51 water pollution, police violence against people of color 14/21 pagVwjeyMonkey 10/27/2017 6:59 PM 10/27/2017 12:49 PM 10/27/2017 7:37 AM 10/27/2017 6:34 AM 10/27/2017 6:29 AM Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan payMonkey 2 3 Q7 General Commentsls there anything you'd like to share about your ideas for the future of Mendota Heights? Please include you questions, ideas, and comments below! Answered: 55 Skipped: 65 RESPONSES We can do better as a community to promote strong neighborhoods. Cope need to get out of their cars and know the people of the city. We need a good grocery store. I'd like to see us add to and improve our natural/green spaces. I'd like to see any additional retail development and restaurants be unique, owner -operated establishments rather than chain outlets. 4 Wise development always wins in the long hall. Lets not get wrapped up in the rush to build up. 5 I love the Halloween bonfire. It is very centralizing and a great opportunity to see many people/neighbors. 6 Keep green spaces- including Par 3. 7 Working with surrounding communities to support senior activities/volunteerism/community involvement 8 keeping crime out. adding a full size grocery store. traffic control after Viking facility is in place. keeping our city green and stop cutting down trees 9 City garbage collection to reduce number of garbage trucks on streets every day. Better street lighting. 10 The survey kept changing or erasing my selections, and its questions are very badly framed 11 I would like to see more Pollinator Friendly projects. I'm not happy about the taller building being constructed at 110 and Dodd. 12 Do not develop the city land off of dodd into an apartment building. There is already too much traffic and we are losing our quaint small town feel. The apartment and building on the Mendota plaza site was a huge mistake. Traffic is going to be snarled constantly. Please put more thought in how we want Mendota Heights to develop. Why is developing in other cities on your list for traffic and not MH development. I am dreading the traffic the new apartment buildings are going to bring to 110 and 13 Traffic management and infrastructure to ensure pedestrian and bicycle safety is a growing concern. I'm also concerned about how the lack of street lights impacts overall safety and livability. Need easy/better access for workers from within and outside community for businesses to hire, creating a more diverse community. High density housing along 110 will increase traffic. We need bussing or other transit options to reduce traffic. 13 14 15 16 17 I hear from many people, and I feel the same, that Mendota Heights is unique because although it is close to MPLS and St. Paul it has a charming small town feel. I strongly encourage the city to slow down on certain development and focus on improving the amenities that already exist. 18 The school district could do a better job of communicating with and including the general public regarding any changes / updates (i.e. remodeling buildings). Everyone is a taxpayer -- even those who don't have children attending the local public schools. Transparency and accountability when it comes to tax dollars is extremely important. 19 I don't know how to answer this survey. What are you trying to learn? 20 Cities are the last place were government is still functional. Use this opportunity to engage many people in achieving things, improving our environment, supporting each other. 15/21 DATE 11/24/2017 5:19 PM 11/14/2017 6:00 PM 11/14/2017 8:47 AM 11/13/2017 9:08 AM 11/12/2017 6:56 PM 11/12/2017 9:12 AM 11/11/2017 8:00 PM 11/10/2017 7:33 AM 11/9/2017 11:10 AM 11/9/2017 10:30 AM 11/9/2017 10:27 AM 11/7/2017 9:54 AM 11/7/2017 6:16 AM 11/6/2017 10:40 AM 11/3/2017 6:41 PM 11/3/2017 4:42 PM 11/3/20171:21 PM 11/2/2017 8:27 PM 11/2/2017 5:58 PM 11/2/2017 4:41 PM Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan paNtyMonkey 21 With the addition of new residents moving into the new apartment buildings, our city could use more retail spaces for stores, especially a grocery store. Mendota Heights should push the State of MN to widen Dodd Road through our community to enhance development. 22 I am very concerned that our council is trying to turn our residential city into a retail hub. I love the small shops and lack of chain stores which is why i shop in the Village. We have a lot of young families & families with teens, having a place to hang out and additional sporting facilities for things like lacrosse will help our city's youth. 23 We will have more success if development aligns with assets rather than wishful thinking. 24 Allow people to develop according ordinances. Apply ordinances uniformily-development, upkeep (houses near Acacia) 25 Somewhat of a poor survey 26 Survey was a little difficult. Also the 6 word story is a good idea, but hard to do well on a survey! 27 This is a really poor survey. I feel like the city will gain nothing from the questions. Very poorly done 28 1. We need better oversight of quality of work of subcontractors. More investment in maintaining parks equipment, tennis courts in particular. 2. How can we get stronger leadership (mayor and council)? 29 High density Mendota plaza will lead to traffic jams. Limited accesx to get in snd out. 30 This was confusing. I am used to doing SWOTs and don't typically define "strengths" in terms of being an "issue." I really wasn't sure how to answer these the way they were phrased/set up. 31 Traffic issues are getting out of hand on Dodd Rd. With the Vikings Football team coming into Eagan more traffic will be dumped onto Dodd Rd. The new 139 unit apartment building that has only one way in and out, Dodd Rd. That wasn't thought out to well. 41 residents paid $8500 each to update Wagon Wheel Trail and with the updating of Hwy 110, Wagon Wheel Trail became Hwy 110. The speed limit was ignored and most people drove 50mph or faster at all times not just at rush hour. Heavy trucks still take this route even though Hwy 110 is open. The road is going to deteriorate faster because of this traffic. There's patches already put down. We need STOP signs on Wagon Wheel Trail to slow traffic down. 32 Keep the rural feel; in my opinion, bike lanes, sidewalks and street lights are turn offs. 33 Shoulders on Wentworth Ave. Better,more,safer and less intrusive to Dodd Rd parking and waiting at Somerset Elementary 34 I'm concerned about traffic from the Plaza with the new development in terms of turning left out of the lot by BP or from S. Plaza Dr. it's already hard and will be very difficult in the future. I'm also concerned about the poorly marked pedestrian crossing from S. Plaza Drive over to Mendakota. Could we install a flashing/lit crossing. Kids and teens cross now and many people simply don't stop or they pull around stopped cars. With the increase in pedestrians with the new apartments, I see it as a public safety problem in our future. 35 Whoever decided to have a medical warehouse in the plaza should be fired. Terrible idea we don't need a warehouse there we need restaurants or retail 36 While it is nice to have convenience when it comes to retail and restaurant options, there needs to be incentive for business to stay and new ones to occupy the current vacancies. Too many empty store fronts are available while obtrusive new building is happening. There needs to be more balance. 16/21 11/2/2017 1:52 PM 11/2/2017 12:22 PM 11/2/2017 7:07 AM 11/2/2017 5:30 AM 11/1/2017 11:03 PM 11/1/2017 9:48 PM 11/1/2017 9:07 PM 11/1/2017 7:38 PM 11/1/2017 4:41 PM 11/1/2017 11:22 AM 11/1/2017 11:05 AM 11/1/2017 10:08 AM 11/1/2017 9:57 AM 11/1/2017 9:47 AM 11/1/2017 9:23 AM 11/1/2017 9:03 AM Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan pagAwyMonkey 37 We are geographically and socially at a tremendous advantage, situated amongst communities that provide amenities we greatly benefit from. It's time for us to give back and collaborate amongst ourselves and across political boundaries. How can we bolster our natural resources to provide benefit for our community and the metro area at large? This extends beyond an EAB plan and entails a shift in how we value our green space, who invests time and money into it, and how we take care of it as a community. Instead of sitting isolated in our little community, I'd like to challenge our City to rally our elite educational and economic status for positive change. How do we, as a beneficiary of such great resources, align them to build a more resilient city and metro area? We have the potential to lead by example and promote greater value in green energy infrastructure for future generations (this includes the City investing in "boulevard" trees that reside on private property but act as a public amenity), active living for our health (a connected, safe trail system for regular trips by walking and rolling, not just recreation), and city -to -city, city -county partnerships (programming to provide residents with incentives to make changes that promote resiliency, such as local food systems). It's a small community that seems bound by a fear of change or lack of knowledge about opportunity. We need to invest in City staff to create and implement programming, diversifying viewpoints and how resources are allocated for our residents instead of relying primarily on the capacity of volunteers and interns. We can harness the powerful connections within our small community if we try, and it'd be great to see it happen! Dare I say this might start with raising taxes a smidge (I know, gasp, but if we value our community infrastructure, we have to invest in it economically) and it also involves better communication between the City and residents. We can't just rely on the regular handful of people who are engaged, we need more voices at the table and more authentic channels of engagement (holding meetings outside the regular 5-8 timeslot, promoting e -newsletter distribution, supporting community -led programming, etc.). We have a lot of potential, and a lot of work to do. Let's come together to make a better community! 38 During the last 10 years we have lost our strong desire to be kept our rural kind of environment. Also, with all the higher desity development, we are paying no attention to all the water run off that should be held in ponding areas that are now full of sediament. Reconstruction of the pond holding areas needs to be completed 39 Reducing the noise and pollution impact of highways (35e which could use noise barriers, 494 and 110) is of major concern. Parks should be upgraded and better connected (one example, trail via Dodd, connection to MRT via Lexington) Excited for vision in South Plaza, hope 110 can be buffered or turned into Blvd to improve experience 40 We have low taxes, nice. We need to work on how our city looks- drive around south Mpls and Edina... their cities are moving ahead of us in terms of how they look. Trees, native plants, more green! 41 I would like city amenities. Street lights, sidewalks and better mass transportation. I would be willing to pay more in taxes to receive them. 42 Limit housing development. We have some existing neighborhoods (friendly hills) that are older and more affordable. It's good and bad - families can afford to buy but also undesirable renters or home owners disrupt and lack respect for existing community. 43 FYI. This survey did not work properly. I would enter a response, and it would delete a prior answer. I finally gave up. 44 This community has a unique feel and should hold on to that. 45 We don't want to have to drive everywhere to get basic needs. We want to be able to walk to a coffee shop, restaurants, book stores, and a grocery store. 46 Keep Mendota Heights the oasis that we are. 47 I have recently moved to Mendota Heights. And one thing that stands out for me is the lack of marked crosswalks in the city. Especially near the many parks here. This can make getting to the parks far more dangerous and keeps me from taking my 3 year old to the park as often as I would like. I feel that pedestrian and bike access (safety) needs to improve. I don't mind paying a few more tax dollars if it help make my community a better place to live. 48 What makes this community unique - we're not the typical overdeveloped suburb. At this point, we can never be that anyway, so we should embrace our quiet, hometown feel. 17/21 11/1/2017 8:53 AM 11/1/2017 8:14 AM 11/1/2017 8:11 AM 11/1/2017 7:59 AM 10/31/2017 7:23 PM 10/31/2017 6:35 PM 10/31/2017 3:57 PM 10/31/2017 2:57 PM 10/31/2017 2:37 PM 10/30/2017 3:04 PM 10/27/2017 9:56 PM 10/27/2017 7:27 PM Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan pagAtyjeyMonkey 49 The city has been blessed with city leaders long before me that saw what's important is what 10/27/2017 6:59 PM something built today looks like 20-30 years from now, not jumping at rental that only devalues over time or obsessing about retail that similarly ages poorly. Look at our closest neighbors to see how that mix of rental/retail has served them. Not well I'd argue. Patience is a virtue. Wait for the good development. 50 I am concerned that a narrow majority of the city counsel has either drifted away from, or is simply 10/27/2017 5:34 PM unaware of, the conservative approach to development that has been followed by past councils and has served the city so well. 51 I want to see Garlock in a thong more than just on Wednesdays when he pays me a dollar 10/27/2017 1:43 PM 52 I was unclear on many of your questions. What is Bourn Lane property? What are selected 10/27/2017 12:49 PM redevelopment sites? What aging infrastructure? Do you need people to read the complete comprehensive plan before answering this survey? Regardless, thank you for doing a survey. I hope you continue this practice. It is good for community and demonstrates an effort to communicate. 53 I hate what Mendota Heights is becoming! We used to have wilderness. Caring people. Now the it 10/27/2017 12:24 PM getting to be for the rich none caring people who think of only them selves. 54 We are very concerned about the traffic issues that the city currently has and what will even be 10/27/2017 9:05 AM more of an issue with the Vikings Facility being built in Eagan as well as the traffic down at the Plaza with the new construction. It already is a real problem on Dodd Road from 494 to 110 and the added traffic will make it a nightmare for the citizens who live in the area, not to mention the frustration of those who want to visit those areas. 55 Keep green spaces, explore different energy forms, plant for healthy habitats. Put a lid on high 10/27/2017 6:34 AM dense commercial building..More social programs i.e. elders and youth together 18/21 xe 44:::),tete qe eri‘ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN City Council Summary January 2, 2018 Stantec SCHEDULE Inventory + Analysis 2016 10 11 12 2017 WE ARE HERE 2018 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 q Meeting 1 1 i 1 1 i 1 Parks Commission 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COMMUNITY MEETINGS Draft Plan COMMUNITY MEETING qQ QQ Q Planning Commission Planning Commission Meetingspc Hearing CC Adoption COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Sta ntec Demographic Overview Mendota Heights Population, Households & Employment 1970 - 2040 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,565 6,000 4,000 1,140 2,000 0 1,64 7,288 Population Households -w-Employment 9,381 11,434 1 1,550 12!600 13,400 13,700 8,549 2,998 2,210 5,805 3,302 4,178 11,071 4,378 111300 4600 11,300 11,400 4,710 4,800 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 Source: Metropolitan Council } III 'Ji t Household Size Mendota Heights and Dakota County 0 N 0 0 Q 0 v a 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 4 2.8 2.74 2.71 tMendota Heights Dakota County 2.6 2.58 2.51 2.45 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2015 Stantec Source: US Census and American Community Survey, 2015 Age Profile Mendota Heights Age Cohorts 2000 45 years and older 44 and younger 2010 45 years and older 44 and younger Source: US Census 2000, 2010 and American Community Survey, 2014 92.1 2014 45 years and older 44 and younger Stantec Household Types Total Households Household Type 2000 2010 Total Family Households 3,238 3,204 Percent 77.5% 73.2% Married Couple Families 2,902 2,821 1,356 1,068 1,546 1,753 Female Householder 253 281 151 155 102 126 Male Householder 83 102 37 46 46 56 Total Non -Family 940 1,174 Households Percent 22.5% 26.8% Total Households 4,178 4,378 HHs with HHs without Children Children 2000 2010 2000 2010 694 1,935 Source: US Census 2000, 2010 writomirli Stantec Educational Achievement Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Metro and Minnesota 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0`/0 61.8% 94.8% 39.5% 92.0% 41.0% 92.3% 33.2% Mendota Heights Dakota County 7 County Metro Minnesota ■ High School Grad or higher mo Bachelor's Degree or higher Source: American Community Survey, 2014 Stantec Housing - Median Market Value Community Median Value Mendota Heights Eagan Inver Grove Heights West St. Paul Golden Valley Dakota County Source: American Community Survey, 2014 $343,400 $246,500 $206,100 $170,400 $265,300 $220,400 Stantec Affordable Housing Needs Affordability Number of Units Mendota Heights Ea an g Inver Grove Heights West St. Paul Golden Valley At or Below 30% AMI 28 232 274 60 53 31-50% AMI 17 100 157 17 34 51-80% AMI 5 140 160 43 24 Total Need 50 472 591 120 111 Source: Metropolitan Council, 2015 (d, Stantec Housing Tenure Housing Tenure by Units in Structure Unit Type Single Detached Single Attached Duplex 3-4 units 5+ units Manufactured Home Other Total Owner - occupied 3,098 609 27 54 232 9 0 4,029 Renter - occupied 165 43 0 0 372 0 0 580 Total* 3,263 652 27 54 604 9 0 4,609 Source: American Community Survey, 2015 * Note: This total reflects occupied housing units. In 2015, there were 84 vacant housing units. Sta ntec Age of Housing Stock Number of Housing Units 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 186 154 581 501 875 1,038 921 425 12 1939 or 1940-1949 1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2009 2010 or earlier later Year Built Source: American Community Survey, 2014 s� t City of Mendota Heights 2010 Generalized Existing Land Use 0 3,000 6,000 Fact City Boundary Single Family Detached Single Family Attached sip Multifamily ▪ Retail and Other Commercial Office NW Mixed Use Residential Mixed Use Industrial Industrial and Utility Institutional ▪ Park, Recreational or Preserve Golf Course Undeveloped Water Decemoe, 8, 2016 Residential: City of Mendota Heights 2030 Planned Future Land Use 3,000 6,000 Feet Other: RR Rural Residential C - School LR - Low Density Residential r I Ps - Private School MR - Medium Density Residential - CC - City Hall/Public Warks/Fre Hall 7-1 HR - High Density Residential - CEM - Cemetery LR -II MR -PUD HR -PUD Commercial: LB - Limited Business NP - Nature Preserve LB -PUD SP - State Park 111118 - Business MU -PUD - Mixed Use Indushial: I - Industrial 11111 CS - Churches & synagogues GC - Golf Course GC -S - Small Golf Course P - Parks December 8, 2016 Water MIN CLUB LAKE Land Use Categories Residential: RR — Rural Residential LR — Low Density Residential MR — Medium Density Residential HR — High Density Residential LR -II MR — PUD HR — PUD Commercial: LB — Limited Business LB — PUD B — Business Industrial: - Industrial inCity of Mendota Heights Topography >r 50' Contour Lines Elevation up to 700' Elevation 700' - 750' Elevation 750' - 800' Elevation 800' - 850' n Elevation 850' - 900' Elevation 900' - 950' Elevation 950'- 1,000' Elevation above 1,000' _ City Boundary Land Parcel Line Open Water December 8, 2016 Source: City of Mendota Heights, Dakota County, 2016 3,000 6,000 Feet 111 • • GUN CLUB LAKE () !L.", )64 • p _ AA El, • n41. \V-1'\ 2 4 850 05 9• . �Oo .Q: •r_- .7,9�•�.—� .•_••_.• arm , ,8013'-. � •••• �9a0, .._•._•, ' 750' as�.0 90 varmo-.a 1F17, --FS x, maLLoi l 900 - — 900'• •. ••_rrrr••_ .•1.1, . ••➢900..7 L •1••_••7•••1 _� l 90{x.,. V0, nalCity of Mendota Heights Steep Slopes �._..� City Boundary Open Water Area with over 18% Slopes December 8, 2016 Source: City of Mendota Heights, Dakota County, 2016 3,000 6,000 Feet WENT' OR_H AVE '6 .44e. 1 0.0 aim dna ,,C0M K' HEEL IR .. f� ,,.IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!AE N 15, GUN CLUB LAKE MFNf] IA3Flp:t1TS RI L1 nCity of Mendota Heights Existing Roadway Functional Classification 1- • 2013 AADT • 2012 AADT Principal Arterial A Minor Augmentor A Minor Reliever A Minor Expander B Minor Arterial Major Collector Minor Collector L ___J; City Boundary Open Water December 8, 2016 ,o. cep MNDOT. 2016 3,000 6,000 Feet 400 00 LILYDALE 5,500 4.900 3,200 900 580 -R- 4,350• 22,500 80,000 9,600 J 6.000- 24 900 .000 24.900 -� 5.9001 30,000 9,500 GUN CLUB LAKE 2 100 ROGERS LAKE 8,100 96,000 -91,000- 1�*&- 24,200 93.000 City of Mendota Heights Existing Transit • Transit Stops Transit Routes �`—••� City Boundary Open Water December' 8, 2016 .Sr...•• : c••.r_.0 ••cn Council. 2016 3,000 6,000 Feet • • •ca—• "`•moi •r h* to° NO �r 1 ��.I, fir . i I a 417 • 4ws • es. 4' GUN CLUB LAKE 415 470 I■F -NT- 4 4461 417v mr. A 41/111lilir 436 • 1 City of Mendota Heights Community Facilities 3,000 6.000 Feet Off Street Bituminous Trail (6' to 8' wide) Proposed North Urban Re0ior.al Irail (Dakota County) """' Wide Shoulders/On Street Cemetery City Park Land State Park Golf Course Natural Preserve Institutions FE City Hall/Poke/Fire/Public Works Parks 1i Frienc 1 i _ Park 9) Valley Park 2] Fie• -c:: .i;; •fl Park -, '•:!ict-lic -igh' -- -',ark 3) I -arks-•..n <i•rU Falk 4] Ivy Hills Park 12; 'vallc: ; `: i:.! .• !ci; ^ts 5] Kensington Park 13] C ppc:rfielc Ponds 6] Marie Park 14} U•I -'crk 7] tvtendakota Park 15) C:vc Center Ball Park 8] Rogers Lake Park December 8 2016 • LILYDALE F=I T re'1 EN ,a IMUL.,_ ._.._.._.._.._.%G.._.._.. 55 441Pir#AVllr g• City of Mendota Heights Mississippi River Critical Area 3,000 6,000 Feet el; Mississippi River Critical Area - Urban Open Space District City Boundary Open Water Decemoe, 8, 2016 !�1 RGGERS LAKE IEW el 1 Lio ■.�.-_ Market & Development Context Tangible Consulting Report • Purpose: outline the economic context that will shape the future in Mendota Heights • Overview of the unique housing and economic base • Characterizes the city and provides analysis of opportunities and challenges for Mendota Heights esidentir' Retail Industrial Office Employment mStantec Residential Development Considerations • Stable single family neighborhoods • Its central location in the metropolitan area, with excellent transportation connections in all directions • Proximity to both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis • High quality schools with regional reputations • Good quality neighborhood retail at Highway 1 10 and Dodd/The Village - mixed-use • High quality natural amenities • Dodge Nature Center • Two golf courses • Lakes/natural areas • Proximity to Mississippi River and trails m� (� Stantec Residential Development Considerations Challenges • Limited options for transit service • Lack of retail goods and services, restaurants and entertainment, beyond Hwy 110 & Dodd Road Opportunity... • Mostly fully developed • New homes very attractive • Concentration at Hwy 110 & Dodd Road • Underdeveloped areas by Augusta & Lemay Lakes • Golf courses • Strengthen transit • Retail, dining, entertainment options m� � Stantec Retail Development Considerations • Regional location draws shoppers away from Mendota Heights • Eagan, West St. Paul - larger retail offerings • Strong retail Metro -wide • Mendota Heights retail outperforms Metro Area 9hoppinp Carat 0 Sao Sa9+FM Retail Context Map IW�ghtuhrc= C .-ir ukf��k ;141+44n n .C.Mr Stantec Retail Development Considerations • Hwy 1 10 visibility • Distance from competing retail • Relatively high incomes Challenge • Limited prospects for destination retail Opportunities • Limited at Mendota Plaza & The Village • Industrial District daytime underserved by restaurants & retail • Increased housing near retail • Better bike/pedestrian connections Stantec Industrial & Office Considerations • Low unemployment in Metro Area • Mendota Hts: 2 jobs per employed resident • Concentration in: • Transportation • Warehousing • Administration/ Support • Professional/ Scientific/Technical • Finance/Insurance .;Galrls!1[ � Satlrg5 P...pdhed Ca. 1iry.. • y wr(I!si fiir• f:ullNyv ' o'l Cplintvv Arty ui FA;; molt Stantec Industrial & Office Considerations • Central location in the region • Airport proximity and access • Connection to regional transportation network • Flat topography • Well buffered from residential • Utility availability • Reasonable tax rate • Diversity of tenants in the district 121.i Sta ntec Industrial & Office Considerations Weaknesses • Limited opportunity for on-site facility expansion • Lack of retail or dining amenities • Absence of sidewalks • Airport noise • Limited transit access for workers Industrial & Office Considerations Suggestions for Future Office & Industrial • Communicate, brand, promote the Industrial District • Strengthen office identity and branding • Consider City redevelopment policies & incentives • Investment in broadband or other technology • Build the amenity base -retail & restaurants Stantec Vision Statement Mendota Heights will be recognized as a high quality, family-oriented residential community, with a vibrant business and industrial base, highly regarded educational and religious institutions, a spacious, natural feel, and the amenities of a city. L.20 Stantec Mission Statement Our mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of life in the Mendota Heights by providing quality public safety, infrastructure, and planning for orderly and sustainable growth. Sta ntec Planning Commission SWOT Analysis • Strengths - good things, proud of, that enhance the City • Low taxes • Low crime rate • Rural feel • Overall accessibility/transportation network • Weaknesses - bad things, ashamed of, detract • Limited amenities • Financially constrained • Lack of commercial/retail offerings • Opportunities good things that could happen, but haven 't • Aging population- encourage younger groups move in • Vikings development/Eagan • Bourn Lane property - redevelopment site • Selected redevelopment sites • Threats - had things th(-+ could " °-nen, but haven't • Development in adjoining cities (traffic) • Aging infrastructure • Age of housing stock • Increased air traffic Stantec Fire Department Open House 10-14-17 STRENGTHS Place a glue Dotonly in the box to the left below to indicate which "Strength" you agren with or find most significant •• •• ••• • •• •• • ••• • • •• •• _ • • • •• • • ! I•• •• •l I• I••••• •• ■ • •• • Low Taxes 1 Low crime Rates OPPORTUNITIES PPa c, a Green Dot only in the box to the left below to Indicate which "Opportunity" you ag with Of Pini rrrott significant • • • *e• r •• • ••• • •. •• • ••: •• • •• ; • • • • q•-•••• • ow •�• •— I•• • • • Vikings development Aging Population (encourage younger populace to move fn) Bourn Lane Properties (15 acres of city -owned lands near Hwy. 13 & South of Resurrection Cemetery) Select Redevelopment WEAKNESSES Place a leliow Dot only in the box to the left to indicate which "Weakness" you agree with •r.,. +i b.�rE tr• e,tif,-.• Limited Amenities Proximity to Mpls./ St. Paul cities AND the Airport Revamp Hwy 149 (Dodd Road) and Hwy 110 �• Added Population / Added Customer Base THREATS Place a Red Dot only in the box to the left below to indicate which "Threat" you agree with or find most significant •*IVO • • • •• • • • • Development in Adjoining cammunities •• • •� • (especially traffic) • •• • • • • I Aging Infrastructure 114.0 000 0110 */ •• •••1 Increased Air Traffic • • • • 1 • • • • • • •• • • • Age of Housing Stock Stagnation – due to maturity of community School capacity Losing Aged Populace Community Open Houses November 2017 L +6,Jr „yriv‘..t • flare you 'houghts about Parks MENDOTA HEIGHTS RESIDENTS. it here: 'STEM THAT ASSURES THE QUALITY OF FACILITIES WILL TA COUNTY 2030 GREENWAY CORRIDORS PLAN/ ND STANDARDS OF LIVING. ,'EM AS A MEANS TO ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE CITY AS A WHOLE. on of open space by private property owners and the g park facilities and consider establishment of age groups when necessary, including facilities for the s and continue to work cooperatively with School District n, Fort Snelling State Park. and other entities to provide pportunities and avoid duplication. ycle and pedestrian connections to City parks and other the City with trails, open space, and quality park City of Mendota Heights On -Line Survey, Comments, Six -Word Stories fl 1 City of RI Heights HONE About Photos Q2 Iss issu importa oppoi tir Like 1 Following — .1 Sha' RESPONSES !:'et.te.r as a cDrrrr'Ilriit'v to D Jr - Survey on City website through November 118 participants completed SWOT survey Top issues: • Aging population • Limited retail/restaurants • Low crime rate • Traffic from nearby development 54 additional comments 67 Six -Word Stories submitted Rural feel OVerau accessiblit.._ 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 Do r tratti plaz. in hc 1 i be n ice to Issues Summary Top issues condensed as mentioned by Planning Commission and community members in various meetings and online Airport Development & Redevelopment Sites !TB Vikings Facility Character, Natural Feel, Design Sta ntec Goals Goals are organized by the various Chapters or Elements of the Comprehensive Plan • Land Use • Transportation • Parks & Open Space • Housing • Economic Development • Water Supply • Sanitary Sewer • Surface Water IN PO& qH 5E PLAN WILL SERVE AS THE FOUNDgipN FOR LAND USE DECISIONS HOUSING 1 GOAL : PRESERVE AND IMPROVE EXISTING• NEIGHBORHOODS AND ice sang maintenance an HOUSING UNITS.• Expgte options for o zonmy es. keptveatment ®exaang houses. 9Zan• my co atanaar Stantec Next Steps 2018 • • - Alternatives - Implementation • tvtuy r 1/4.0 — Draft Plan • June PC - Open House & Hearing • August - City Council Adoption City aff and stantec team t© research, prepare ecm unlaf Pfan elements Comm unity engagement: City website, ©thee media Stantec 2040 Comprehensive Plan • Start with 2030 Comp Plan • Updated statistics & mapping • Updated information in each chapter • Take into account community comments/issues • Review Met Council checklist • Develop draft plans • Review drafts with PC, CC, community • PC public hearing mid -2018 • CC adopt plan end of 2018 (d, Stantec SCHEDULE Inventory + Analysis 2016 10 11 12 2017 WE ARE HERE 2018 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 q Meeting 11 I i_L J 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 COMMUNITY MEETINGS 1 i 1 Parks Commission Draft Plan COMMUNITY MEETING qQ QQ Q Planning Commission Planning Commission Meetingspc Hearing CC Adoption COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (.20 Stantec Neadeitete .�l� COMPREHENSIVE PLAN City Council Summary January 2, 2018 Stantec CITY OF [MENDOTA HEIGHTS page 102 1101 Victoria Curve 1 Mendota Helgnts, MN 55118 651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8940 fax www.mendota-heights.com DATE: January 2, 2018 TO: Mayor and City Council, City Administrator FROM: Lorri Smith, City Clerk Mark McNeill, City Administrator SUBJECT: Designation of Official Newspaper COMMENT: INTRODUCTION The City Council is asked to designate an Official Newspaper for the City for 2018. BACKGROUND Minnesota Statutes §412.831 requires that the City Council designate an official newspaper at the first meeting of each year for publication of legal notices. Ordinances, financial reports, public notices, and other information as required by law, as well as matters the Council deems necessary, shall be published in the City's designated official newspaper. The South-West Review is currently designated as the City's official newspaper. The publisher, Lillie Suburban, has been serving the city of Mendota Heights for the past 35 years. To date, we have received excellent service in addition to accurate and timely processing of all legal and official publications. The newspaper publishes once per week and is delivered free to residents of Mendota Heights. The South-West Review is also the official newspaper for the cities of West St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota, and Lilydale. The Pioneer Press also submitted a proposal to be named our official newspaper. This is the first year we have received a proposal from them. The newspaper publishes seven days a week, which would make publishing our notices much more convenient for staff. The notices would be due to the newspaper by 12:00 noon the day before the notice is to be published. Proposals Received for Official Newspaper Designation rates quoted are per column inch 2017 rate 2018 Rate Proposed South-West Review $8.50 - one time publishing $8.15 - each add'I publication $5.75 - one time publishing $5.25 - each add'I publication Pioneer Press $6.00 - one time publishing $5.50 - each add' publication Both newspapers would post all legal notices on their website at no additional charge. State law requires, amongst other things, the legal newspaper must have at least 400 paying customers in the community for which it is the legal newspaper, or, if it is free, must have at least 400 copies distributed throughout the community. Both of these candidate newspapers qualify, as the Pioneer press has 5500 paid subscribers in Mendota Heights. page 103 BUDGET IMPACT Over the past two years, the City has spent approximately $4800 on legal notices. The fact that the proposal by the Pioneer Press is approximately 4.4% higher than the South-West Review, would mean that changing the legal newspaper would add approximately $200 annually. RECOMMENDATION From a convenience and efficiency standpoint, as a daily newspaper the Pioneer Press offers the clear advantage. However, the South-West Review has offered good service to Mendota Heights for 35 years, and would do so at a slightly lower cost. The Council should make its decision. ACTION REQUIRED The City Council should designate one of the above newspapers as the city's official newspaper for 2018. This action requires a majority vote of the city council. CITU OF MENJDOTA HEIGHTS page 104 1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota Heights, MN 551Ic. 651.452.1850 phone 651.452.8940 fax www.mendota-heights.com DATE: January 2, 2018 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark McNeill, City Administrator SUBJECT: Designation of Acting Mayor INT RODUCTION The City Council is asked to appoint one of its members to serve as Acting Mayor. BACKGROUND Minnesota State Statute 412.121 requires the Council to choose an acting mayor at the first City Council meeting of the year. The law provides that the acting mayor shall perform the duties of the mayor during the disability or absence of the mayor from the city or in event of vacancy in the office of the mayor, until such time a successor has been appointed. The practice in Mendota Heights has been that the Mayor has recommended a candidate, and the Council then affirms the recommendation, or comes up with an alternate candidate. In recent years, the acting mayor position for the City of Mendota Heights has been held by the following councilmembers: 2017: Joel Paper 2016: Michael Povolny 2015: Liz Petschel 2014: Liz Petschel 2013: Liz Petschel 2012: Jack Vitelli 2011: Jack Vitelli 2010: Jack Vitelli 2009: Mary Jeanne Schneeman 2008: Ultan Duggan 2007: Sandra Krebsbach RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Garlock recommends the reappointment of Councilor Joel Paper to be acting Mayor for 2018. ACTION REQUIRED: If the Council concurs, it should approve a motion naming Joel Paper to serve as the acting mayor for 2018. If there is a different councilor nominated, the Council should then make a decision from amongst those nominated. This action requires a majority vote. n: CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS page 105 1101 Victoria Curve 1 Mendota Heights, MN 55118 651.452.1850 phone 1 651.452.8940 fax www.mendota-heights.com DATE: January 2, 2018 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark McNeill, City Administrator SUBJECT: City Liaison Appointments Introduction: The Council is asked to discuss appointments to various liaison positions for the City. Background: The following advisory boards require City Council action to designate appointments to represent the City: Traffic Safety Committee City Council—Councilor Liz Petschel Planning Commission—Litton Field Lower Mississippi River Watershed Citizen Rep --Mary Jean Schneeman Alternate --Jill Smith Dakota County Sheriff's Advisory Board Representative—Councilor Liz Petschel Action Required The Council should approve the reappointments as determined for the above advisory boards and liaison positions. Lower Mississippi River Watershed (No fixed term per JPA, Sec 6, serves at pleasure of Council) Citizen Rep Alternate PUBLIC INFORMATION CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 2018 COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS / TERMS OF EXPIRATION PLANNING COMMISSION (3 yr terms) (Code 2-1-2: Members limited to 3 consecutive full terms) Name Brian Petschel Michael Toth Doug Hennes Litton Field, Jr. (Chair) Current Term Expires 1/31/2019 1/31/2019 1/31/2018 1/31/2019 Michael Noonan 1/31/2020 John Mazzitello 1/31/2020 1/31/2021 Mary Magnuson PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (3 yr terms) Current (Code 2-2-2: Members limited to 3 consecutive full terms) Term Name Expires Ira Kipp 1/31/2021 Pat Hinderscheid (chair) 1/31/2021 Nissa Tupper 1/31/2019 David Miller 1/31/2020 Stephanie Levine 1/31/2019 Bob Klepperich 1/31/2020 Steve Goldade 1/31/2019 Myles Bowen, student 1/31/2018 Clair Dunham, student 1/31/2018 AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION (3 yr terms) Current (Code 2-4-2.' No limit to # of terms) Term Name Expires David Sloan (Chair) 1/31/2021 Sally Lorberbaum 1/31/2019 Arvind Sharma 1/31/2021 Jim Neuharth 1/31/2020 William Dunn 1/31/2021 Kevin Byrnes 1/31/2020 Gina Norling 1/31/2020 Current Term NDC4 CABLE COMMISSION (2 yr terms) Expires (Res 2016-103 No Term Limits) (Res 2017-10) Mickey Kieffer 1/31/2019 Joel Paper 1/31/2019 NOC REPRESENTATIVES (2 yr terms) (Res 05-27 sets term limit to 5 -two year terms) Jay Miller David Sloan, alternate Council Representative Dakota Communications Center (2 year terms) Ultan Duggan Council Representative Liz Petschel Alternate Mary Jeanne Schneeman Jill Smith page 106 Dakota County East West Transit Study Policy Maker Team No appointments at this time. Traffic Safety Committee (formed in 2005) Liz Petschel Council Representative Kelly McCarthy Police Rep Ryan Ruzek Public Works Rep Dave Dreelan Fire Rep Litton Field Jr. Planning Commission Rep Jonathan Ehrlich Citizen Rep Dakota County Sheriffs Citizen Advisory Board Liz Petschel Council Representative Revised 12-29-17 - Is 6/25/2019 6/25/2019 12/31/2018 12/31/2018