Politics & Government
Mendakota Country Club Approved for Sign at Dodd Road and Hwy. 110
Country club's permit approved, Airport Relations Committee asks for guidance at Mendota Heights City Council meeting.
Mendakota Country Club can move forward with plans for a sign at the intersection of Highway 110 and Dodd Road. The business made a distinct effort to work with the city over the sign, which will come in under the 100-square foot limit set in the permit the council approved.
Jake Sedlacek, assistant to the city administrator, showed an image of the final design. He explained that Mendakota’s owners sought clarification on the location of the sign, and it will be placed well within any setbacks.
The club’s efforts to work with the city paid off. Said Mayor Sandra Krebsbach, “I’ve always thought that was a very attractive corner, and as a resident it’s great to see a very attractive sign.”
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Farmer’s Market Gains Support
Ann Ulrich, co-owner of Mendoberri, spoke at the public comments portion of the meeting to officially introduce the idea of bringing a farmer’s market to The Village at Mendota Heights. Councilmembers voiced support for the endeavor, and recommended putting together a more official group of Village businesses to discuss the concept.
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Airport Relations Commission seeks guidance
David McKnight, Mendota Heights city administrator, asked the council for guidance on behalf of the Airport Relations Commission, which is considering requesting a change to the acceptable "noise attenuation level." According to McKnight, the commission may want to adjust the level, currently in the city code as 65 decibels day-night sound level (DNL), to a lower 60 DNL.
In discussions with other cities, it has been determined that “since 1996, 60 DNL has become the standard for preventive and corrective land use measures,” McKnight said.
Cities adjacent to the airport, including Minneapolis and Richfield, have already set their official city levels at 60 decibels, and councilmember Liz Petschel explained that to do the same would show solidarity with other cities, and offer some protection for the two homes and one business that may be affected by the code in the future.
The move would be consistent with the Metropolitan Airport Commission’s responsibility to mitigate sound to 60 DNL, which surrounding cities sued to achieve.
“It’s really a gesture to reflect that we expect [MAC] to follow through,” Petschel explained after the meeting.