Mendota Heights public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council accepted a feasibility report for the Victoria Curve Street Improvement Project and called for a public hearing. The council also accepted three staff resignations and approved a sewer connection agreement for the River Bluffs development.

• Approved feasibility report and public hearing for Victoria Curve street improvements (5-0)
• Approved sanitary sewer connection agreement for River Bluffs development (5-0)
• Accepted Community Development Director resignation and authorized position posting (5-0)
• Accepted Recreation Program Coordinator resignation and authorized position posting (5-0)
• Accepted Fire Marshal retirement and authorized position posting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-98 recognizing the service of Councilor Ultan Duggan (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Pay Classification Plan for Non-Union Employees (5-0)
• Approved HVAC replacement at Par 3 Community Golf Course Clubhouse (5-0)

Natural Resources Commission

The commission received informational reports on the 2023 community event calendar, potential grant opportunities, and the 2023 preliminary budget. No substantive votes were taken during this meeting as the provided documents are staff reports for information only.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the City Council issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to bid for the replacement of the Valley View Heights playground. The commission also approved its 2023 meeting schedule and previous meeting minutes.

• Recommended to City Council to issue RFP for Valley View Heights Playground replacement (5-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved November 9, 2022 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved December 1, 2022 work session minutes (5-0)

Natural Resources Commission

The commission met to brainstorm items for the 2023 work plan. The session focused on identifying goals, priorities, and projects for the upcoming calendar year. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council met in a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters concerning the case of James Lee v. The City of Mendota Heights. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for attorney-client communications regarding James Lee v. The City of Mendota Heights (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn closed session and return to open meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted the final 2023 budget and tax levy. They also approved an updated fee schedule for 2023 and several administrative resolutions. No decision was made regarding a proposed path on Sylvandale Road following resident concerns.

• Approved Final 2023 Tax Levy and Fiscal Year 2023 Budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 574 amending the 2023 fee schedule, including the elimination of the senior golf pass (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-91 for City Advisory Commission reappointments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-93 adopting the Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-94 accepting a donation from the Coss Family Foundation (5-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Lilydale for storm sewer services (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Seasonal Pay Matrix (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-92 designating 2023 polling locations (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission conducted a work session to establish strategic planning priorities for 2023. Staff will compile the results of demographic reviews and visioning exercises into a draft 2023 Parks and Recreation Work Plan for review in January 2023.

Airport Relations Commission

The commission received updates from the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) regarding runway usage, turbo prop trends, and the COULT departure fix. Members assigned internal duties for monitoring airport statistics and news articles. No legislative actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Commissioner Neuharth assigned to runway use and turboprop data duties
• Chair Norling assigned to news articles duties
• Tabled 2023 workplan and strategic goals planning until January

City Council

The City Council established term limits for the Airport Relations Commission and directed staff to create attendance standards for commission bylaws. Council also expressed support for a personnel policy update regarding vacation leave carryover.

• Implemented three four-year term limits for the Airport Relations Commission
• Directed staff to develop commission attendance standards based on Golden Valley and Duluth models
• Supported personnel policy change allowing employees to transfer or cash out up to 40 hours of vacation leave over the 200-hour maximum
• Agreed to bring 2023 meeting calendar dates for approval on December 6

City Council

The City Council authorized professional service contracts for the reconstruction of the Roger's Lake Skate Park and awarded a contract for pond improvements at Roger's Lake and Park Place. The Council also canvassed the November 8, 2022, general election results.

• Approved Resolution 2022-85 canvassing November 8, 2022 General Election results (5-0)
• Authorized engineering contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for Roger's Lake Skate Park not to exceed $31,920 (5-0)
• Authorized design contract with American Ramp Company for Roger's Lake Skate Park not to exceed $9,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-88 awarding contract for Roger's Lake and Park Place Pond Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved Community Waste Abatement Agreement with Dakota County (5-0)
• Approved Field and Facility Use Policy Revisions (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Fire Department Extrication/Rescue Tools (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-89 for Simard Street Sewer Repair final payment (5-0)

Natural Resources Commission

The provided document contains the agenda and staff reports for the November 10, 2022 meeting, but does not include the minutes recording any decisions made during that session. It includes minutes from a previous meeting held on October 12, 2022.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission recommended the 2023 fee schedule to the City Council, which includes a $1 increase per round at the Par 3 course and the removal of the senior golf pass. Members also appointed a subcommittee for the Valley View Heights Playground project and heard a presentation from SALVO Soccer regarding field access and affordability.

• Recommended approval of 2023 fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioners Blanks, Sherer, and Student Rep Murphy to Valley View Heights Playground Subcommittee
• Appointed Commissioners Blanks and Muller to the skate park committee
• Acknowledged staff reports (7-0)

City Council

The City Council accepted a city-wide Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan and approved a conditional use permit for a commercial recreation facility. The council also authorized the purchase of radar speed signs and approved several consent calendar items.

• Approved conditional use permit for Twin City Racquet & Squash Club at 1415 Mendota Heights Road (4-0)
• Accepted the city-wide Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan (4-0)
• Approved purchase of radar feedback speed limit signs for Emerson Avenue (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 2022-2023 insurance renewal and claims list (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-83 for Ridge Place sanitary sewer and streambank repairs (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-84 for Lower Mississippi River Watershed joint powers agreement (4-0)
• Authorized vacation of private watermain agreement for Mendota Plaza expansion (4-0)
• Approved massage therapist license (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for an indoor athletic club at 1415 Mendota Heights Road. The recommendation includes six specific conditions regarding parking, signage, and the prohibition of outdoor courts. The City Council is scheduled to consider the application on November 1, 2022.

• Approved August 23, 2022 minutes as amended (7-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Twin City Racquet & Squash Club (7-0)
• Denied approval for the outdoor padel court shown on the site plan
• Required striping of 24 parking spaces on the back and 16 spaces on the east edge of the parking area
• Prohibited outdoor storage and display of materials
• Required sign permits for additional tenant signage; banned banner or temporary signs
• Required building permits for demolition or tenant space improvements
• Prohibited on-street parking or blocking of loading areas