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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 Minutes 21 December 18, 1972 meeting cont. The Council discussed briefly the suggestion that an annual outstanding citizen award be instituted by which the Council would officially recognize unusal and outstanding service by a private citizen to the efforts of local government. Eligibility for such an award be on the basis of non-elective, non-employee, non- - paid status. The Council deferred any action until a later meeting. The public hearing was opened on project 70-11, R/Wacquisition,CSAH #31: Motion by Kuchera, second by Graphenteen to adopt resolution #114-72 authorizing tie— Administrator to make a formal offer to purchase for W to affected property owners. The offer should be on the basis of the average of the two appraisals as indicated to the Council on a previous memo. APIF, Motion Carried. The Village Administrator was authorized to offer to the Park and Recreation Commission the several bicycles which had been accummulated by the Police De- partment and for which owners could not be found. The Park and Recreation Com- mission would have to seek or find storage facilities for them and could dispose of them at their annual fall auction. Motion by Hansen, second by Daily to adopt resolution #115-72 which authorizes the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement wit Harrison House, Inc. , Minneapolis for the preparation of plans and specifications for the remodeling and re-equiping of the Municipal Liquor Store. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING ORGANIZATIONAL JANUARY 2, 1973 The meeting )vas called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera,Mc Elmury Also Present: Administrator Ford Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen that the minutes of December 4, and December 11, and December 18, 1972 be approved as presented. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Mc Elmury that the Council adopt resolution #1-73 election of Acting Mayor. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Daily that the Council adopt resolution #2-73 annual appointments and confirmation. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen that the Council Adopt resolution #3-73 annual schedule of charges and fees. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansenthat the status of Acting Police Chief Stan Whittingham be changed by his reverting to the status of Senior Patrolman now that a new Police Chief has been hired and is on the job. Voting for: D.Aily, Boyd, Hansen, Mc Elmury. Voting against: Kuchera. Motion Carried. Motion by Mc Elmury, second by Daily that the following licenses be approved: Tom Thumb Superette - Off Sale Beer Red Lion Inn - Off and On Sale Beer American Legion - Liquor On Sale Club V.F.W. - Liquor On Sale Club Black Stallion West - On Sale Liquor AIF, Motion Carried. The Council also decided to allow until January 8, 1973 to all establishments to be legally licensed for the sale, on or off, of beer. 214 January 2, 1973 meeting cont. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the bills be approved for payment as presented except that the bill for Municipal services, Inc. , be checked to assure that no duplication has been made, in the amount of $1.050.00. AIF, Motion Carried. The Council requested the Village Attorney to prepare for presentation at the meeting of January 15, 1973, suitable language which would amend the traffic ordinance to prohibit the parking of unsuitable vehicles that restrict vision on 3rd between Elm and Spruce and on Oak Street between 2nd and 4th. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 8:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL JANUARY 8, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Kuchera, Mc Elmury. Absent: Trustee Hansen. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell. The minutes of January 2, 1973 were deferred to the next Meeting. Motion by Boyd, second by Mc Elmury that in as much as the new Liquor Store Manager had now taken his position that the status of acting Liquor Store Manager, Fred Wayman be converted to that of permanent retail clerk at the salary as specified in that schedule established by the Council for 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Mc Elmury, second by Kuchera that the following licenses be approved: Farmington Lanes - On Sale Beer Dick's Red Owl Off Sale Beer Thelen's Grocery Off Sale Beer APIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator relayed to the Council a problem that General Services Super- intendent, Bill Hince had been encountering. Private parties hauling and disposing of snow on the Village Park Site were dumping in such a way to necessitate consider- able expense by the Village in pushing it back to make room for Village hauled snow. The Council instructed Bill Hince that he inform the private haulers that they were to dump there in accordance with his directions and under his supervision and that if it became necessary because of their dumping for the Village to incur a cost in dozing the snow that he establish a charge to the private haulers for dumping. The Village Attorney was requested to prepare a memo for the Council as to existing Village ordinances in regard to the keeping clear of snow and ice Village sidewalks abutting private property and to make recommendations as to how they might be changed in view of existing liable law. The Council approved the request of the Park and Recreation Commission to increase their budgeted item for a P A system from $250 to $450 with the understanding that the increase would come from some other portion of their budget. The primary purpose for the holding of the Special Meeting on this date was to conduct various public hearings in regard to several proposed improvement projects. The Council had before them as a guide in discussing these projects the new proposed local improvement code although not yet officially adopted by the Council. The public hearings scheduled for this meeting were as follows: January 8, 1973 meeting cont. PROJECT COST 71-25B W.D.#1 403,000 Well-Tank-Mains 183,000 (Ad Valorem) Cost 220,000. . . . . . .800 AC. . . . . . .300.00 73-2 W.D. #2 Mains 314,140. . . . . . 1200 AC. . . . . .288.00 73-4 W.D. #3 Mains 126,670. . . . . . .640 AC. . . . . .217.00 72-12(A)$(B) Hill Dee Sew&Wat 118,600. . . . . . . 74 Lots. . . . 1602.00 73-3 (A) & (B) Spruce St. Sew & Wat Lat 26,600. . . . . . 3000 L.F. . . . . . 8.87/L.F. 70-12 Street (Prev Feas) 34,000. . . . . . 3000 L.F. . . .11.33/L.F. 20.20/L.F. The Public Hearing scheduled for 8:00 P.M. on project 71-25(B) was opened by the Mayor at 8:00 P.M. After considerable discussion action was deferred until the Public Hearings on the other projects could be heard. The Public Hearing scheduled for 9:15 P.M. was opened at 10:10 P.M. on project 73-4 action on this project was also deferred pending the Public Hearings on other projects this evening. Motion by Daily, second by Boyd that project #71-25(B) proceed and that the Council order plans and specifications. Voting for: Daily and Boyd. Voting Against: Kuchera and Mc Elmury. Absent: Hansen. Motion failed, project is dropped based on feasibil- ity report dated Nov. 13, 1972. The Mayor entertained a Motion on project 73-2 to order plans and specifications and to proceed with the project. No action taken for lack of motion. The Mayor entertained a Motion on project 73-4 to order plans and specifications and to proceed with the project. No action taken for lack of motion. At that point Mr. Robert Stegmaier asked the Council that project 71-25(B) be re- considered on the bases of the feasibility report dated Feb. 1, 1972 which called for a pressure water system to serve W.D. #1 only. Motion by Daily, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution #4-73, ordering a feasibility report (revised) for project #71-25(B). APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Daily, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #5-73 accepting the feasibility on project 71-25(B) dated February 2, 1972 and setting a Public Hearing thereon for 7:00 P.M. , January 24, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. The Public Hearing scheduled for 9:00 P.M. on project 73-2 was opened by the Mayor at 9:00 P.M. Action on this project was deferred pending the Public Hearings on other projects this evening. At 10:30 P.M. the Mayor opened the Public Hearing scheduled for 9:30 P.M. on project 72-12(A). Motion by Daily, second by Boyd that this Public Hearing be continued to 7:00 P.M. , January 24, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 10:30 P.M. the Public Hearing scheduled for 9:30 P.M. on project 72-12(B). Motion by Daily, Second by Kuchera that this Public Hearing be continued to 7:00 P.M. , January 24, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council received and took note of a petition which was presented against project #72-12 (A) and (B) consisting of 12 signatures. At 11:00 P.M. the Mayor opened the Public Hearing scheduled for 9:45 P.M. on project #73-3. Motion by Boyd, second by Daily that this project be dropped. APIF, Motion Carried. Project dropped. Motion by Daily, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution #6-73 excepting the feasibility on project 73-6 (A) and (B) , Sewer and Water, Westview Acres, Phase II, and setting a Public Hearing for 6:30 P.M. , January 24, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 11:45 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator WJF/kg cc: proj 71-25 (B) proj 72-12 (A) proj 73-3 (B) 73-2 72-12 (B) 73-6 (A) 73-4 73-3 (A) 73-6 (B) Westview Acres Replat File 216 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JANUARY 15, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Hansen, Kuchera and Mc Elmury. Absent: Trustee Boyd. Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos. The reading of minutes was deferred. Motion by Daily, second by Hansen that the present list of Fire Department members, arty five in number and the officers as designated be approved. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council approved of the schedule of fees and charges being put into resolution form by the Administrator. Such list having been reviewed and approved by the Council at the Organizational Meeting. Motion by Daily, second by Hansen that the recommendation of the Municipal Liquor Store manager Glen Moser, be accepted and that Paul H. Seurer be hired on a permanent part time basis as retail clerk at $3.00/hour to start and that Mr. Ben Cook be allowed to resign his present temporary employment. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council responed to a letter written by Brian Lundquist by Authorizing the Village Administrator to confer with Mr. Lundquist in reviewing the present insurance coverage for the Village and to make recommendations to the Council. The Administrator informed the Council that the MSB had informed the Village that it must certify a sewer collection superintendent as opposed to a sewer treatment plant superintendent. The Administrator recommended to the Council that it ask for an opinion from the Village Attorney as to whether or not the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was within its jurisdiction and authority in requiring such certification. The Village Attorney was instructed to prepare street dedications for signature on the south side of Linden Street which Mr. Harvey Snyder had requested and which he had agreed to get signed. The Council instructed the Village Attorney to rewrite the present Fire Service Contracts which are in force between the Village of Farmington, and the townships of Empire, Castle Rock and Eureka. The Village Attorney presented to the Council his suggested language for an ordinance which would regulate the parking of trucks and other non automotive vehicles on 3rd Street between Elm and Spruce. The Administrator was instructed to contact the Dakota County Traffic Safety Engineer for his suggestions. No action taken. The Council considered a letter which had been received from the FAA Control Center which was a request for upgraded water service. This letter was referred to the Village Engineer and to the Water Board with a request that their comments be forth- coming to the Council no later than January 24, 1973. Motion by Daily, second by Hansen that the renewal license for rubbish hauling be approved for D & M Hauling Co. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council set an informal work session with the Chief of Police for 7:00 P.M. , January 31, 1973, in the Village Civic Center. The Council requested General Services Superintendent and Assistant Weed Inspector Bill Hince, to attend the annual weed eradication meeting on January 24, 1973. The Council was informed that the annual meeting whose attendance by Municipalities is required by law, held by each County Assessor, this year would be held on January 19. 1973. It was agreed that both the Administrator and the Mayor would attend. Trustee Norman Hansen stated that he had read in the newspaper certain plans for reconstruction of a building by the family market on 3rd and Oak Street. He indicated that as near as he could tell preliminary plans called for a parking lot which would empty on to either Oak or Third Street. He expressed his general disagreement with this type of traffic pattern and the other Council members indicated they too would not look favorably upon such a plan. The Administrator informed the Council that no application for a building permit had been made and therefore, no plan had been presented to the Village for review. 217 January 15, 1973 meeting cont. The Village Attorney requested permission to seek the services of some other prosecutor in a case that was pending because of his conflict of interest in this particular case. He was so authorized. The Administrator informed the Council that the Village of Apple Valley had granted a Cable Television franchise and that Apple Valley had sent a copy of their franchise to the Village of Farmington. Robert Stegmaier informed the Council that he was in the process of securing a petition of property owners which ultimately should represent in excess of 700 acres who pre- sumably would be in favor of the improvement in Water District #1. He wanted some assurance from the Council that his efforts would not be ignored and the Council would take note of such petitions. He was so assured. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL JANUARY 24, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and Mc Elmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos and Engineer Blaisdell. The reading of minutes was deferred. The Engineer informed the Council that he had not yet had a chance to complete the feasibility for project #73-5, Storm Sewer Relocation, Willow Street. The Engineer presented to the Council his comments in response to a letter from FAA in which the FAA had requested advanced water service. The essence of Mr. Blaisdells letter to the Council was that the Village could not, at the present time, provide the requested services. The Administrator and the Engineer were instructed by the Council to secure additional information from FAA. At 6:30 P.M. the Mayor opened the Public Hearing on project 73-6(B) , Sewer Laterals and on 73-6(A) , Water Laterals Westview Acres. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #7-73, to prepare plans and sp�ications and proceed with project 73-6(A) an (B , such intent to be contingent upon final approval of Westview Acres replat. APIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator was authorized to sign the release from the Zurich Insurance Co. which had been requestedin regard to payment of a claim the Village had against Central Telephone Company in the amount of $859.84. Motion by Hansen, second by Mc Elmury that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF) Motion Carried. At 7:00 P.M. the Mayor opened the Public Hearing on Project 71-25(B) , Water Mains, Water District #1, which consists of a pressure system, well and mains in an estimated amount of $180,000.00. The Public Hearing was also opened on project 72-12(A), (B) , Hill-Dee Sewer Laterals and Hill-Dee Water Laterals. Following a lengthy discussion between Council members and between the Council and the residents in the audience, the following actions were taken: Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #8-73, ordering an amended feasibility for project 71-25(B) , Water Mains, W.D. #1. To take no action on the previous feasibility which included a pressure system in an estimated amount of $180,000. APIF, Motion Carried. 218 January 24, 1973, meeting cont. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #9-73 accepting the amended feasibility for project 71-25(B) , Water Mains, W.D. #1 in the amount of $371,800.00 covering the cost of an elevated tank and setting a hearing for 7:00 P.M. , February 13, 1973. Such hearing to be based on the newly accepted feasibility and on the revised boundaries of Water District #1 which would be to eliminate the Haffner pro- perty. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #10-73, ordering plans and specification and proceeding with project #72-12(A) , Hill-Dee Sewer Laterals, which includes instructions to the Engineer to prepare such plans and specifications by leaving out the proposed Laterals for Lower 182nd Street. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #11-73, ordering the plans and specifications for project 72-12(B) , Hill-Dee Water Laterals with instructions to the Engineer to base such plans and specifications by eliminating the proposed Laterals on Lower 182nd Street. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Mc Elmury to adopt resolution #12-73, ordering a feasibility on Water District #2. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Mc Elmury to adopt resolution #13-73„accepting the feasibility and ordering a Public Hearing for project #73-2 set for 7:30 P.M. , February 13, 1973, the feasibility in the amount of $333,300 and based upon a revised boundary for Water District #2. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR FEBRUARY 5, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Absent: Trustee Boyd. Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the minutes of Jan. 2, Jan. 8, Jan. 15, and January 24, 1973 be approved as presented. APIF, Motion Carried Roger Kuchera, training officer for the Farmington Fire Department, invited the members of the Council to a joint municipal drill to be held on February 20, at 7:30 P.M. , at the Bloomington Fire Station No. 1. Members present indicated they would make every effort to attend. Glen Moser, Manager of the Municipal Liquor Store, presented to the Council the proposed plans and specifications for the remodeling and re-equipping of the Municipal Liquor Store. These had been authorized and ordered from Harrison House, Inc. , by the Council on resolution #115-72. The Council thought the plans and specifications in general, were appropriate and satisfactory, not withstanding certain specific changes including the provision for roof repair. They were also of the opinion that it would be in the best interest of the Village, if possible, to let all of the work under one contract thereby gaining the benefit of single responsibility. The Administrator was instructed to discuss the cost estimate with the Village Bond Consultants and ask that the Bond Consultants present a bond sale proposal to the Council. The Administrator read to the Council a resolution which had been passed by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners. This resolution answered specific questions which had been posed to the County Board by letter on December 7, 1972, relative to project 71-11, Downtown Improvement. 219 February 5, 1973, meeting cont. The Farmington Police Department earlier had requested paid clerical assistance in their office. Following a discussion with Police Chief Robert Metcalf, Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera, that the Council authorize the immediate hiring o a 4 clerk-typist at the rate of $2.50/hr. APIF, Motion Carried. At an earlier Council meeting there was some discussion concerning an ordinance which would prohibit trucks and other large vehicles from parking in the downtown area. At that time the Administrator was requested to contact the Dakota County Traffic Engineer for his suggestions. A letter was presented to the Council from Mr. Kenneth W. Andersen along with drawings which indicated that visual striping would be feasible and permissable. The Council deferred any action. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the Village Council of Farmington go on recorU as being in support of a proposed study of the Vermillion Flood Plain to be conducted by the Department of Agriculture and authorize the Mayor to .sign such agreement. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council discussed several changes in the personnel policy for the Village dealing specifically with educational assistance and attendance at schools, conferences and seminars. These changes were to be incorporated in a memo and be distributed to the employees and permanently make within the office copy of the Village Personnel Plan. Leon Orr, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission, reported to the Council that the Village had not been successful in obtaining HUD Grant #2. Mr. Orr in- formed the Council that the granting authority had received 64 grant requests totaling $14,000,000 of which four were granted in a maximum of $1,000,000. He did, however, inform the Council that the suplimental grant which we had requested, had been approved in the amount of $7,OOOfrom HUD and $3,500 from the State. This grant brought the total amount of grant money received for parkland acquisition and improvement to $53,000. The Council was informed that a meeting would be held on February 26, 1973 in the Veteran Service building at which time the Commissioner of Public Safety would hold a Public Hearing on his proposed rules and regulations which would establish a state wide and coordinated Police Radio Communication Network. The Administrator brought to the attention of the Council several items dealing with Insurance matters. After considerable discussion the Council determined that: a. The use of retired and/or resigned firemen at fires shall be done only after it has been determined that it is legal and that they are fully covered by insurance. The Attorney was instructed to review the by-laws of the department and to furnish a copy to the Village's insurance carrier. b. That the Village in its 1973 Insurance Policy, General liability would elect for Plan L of earned credit. c. That no incremental increase in stated valuation of buildings and contents would be effected with the exception of additional values for additional assets. d. That the Village Attorney will immediately review the status of the Village as to liability in the maintenance of public sidewalks and shall suggest appropriate legislation. The Administrator informed the Council that he had that day met with Mr. Jim Gabiou, Dakota County Engineer, at his request. The Administrator explained to the Council a proposal which the county had received from Independant School District #192 regarding grade and elevation on that portion of CSAH #31 abutting the school property. It was the consensus of the Council that the Administrator be instructed to inform the county that the Council preferred the original grades and elevations as designed by the county. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Daily, second by Kuchera approving the attendance of Norman Hansen and Bill Ford at a League of Municipalities meeting dealing with the Metropolitan Council to be held on Thursday evening. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council requested the Administrator to contact the Farmington Police Chief and ask that he prepare a memo of assessment as to the status of the drug abuse problem in the Village. 221 February 5, 1973, meeting cont. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #14-73, authorizing the use oT facsimile signature for the Mayor whereever it is otherwise legal. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL FEBRUARY 13, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Attorney Gorgos and Administrator Ford. Review of the minutes was deferred to the next meeting. The Mayor Announced that inasmuch as the next regular meeting of February 19, would fall on a legal holiday, that that meeting would be postponed to 7:30 P.M. February 26, 1973. At 7:00 P.M. the Public Hearing was opened on Project #71-25(B) ,Water Mains, W.D. #1. A lengthy discussion followed involving members of the audience and the Council. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the Public Hearing be continued to 7:30 P.M. , March 5, 1973. AIF, Motion Carried. At 7:30 P.M. the Public Hearing was opened on project #73-2, Water Mains, W.D. #2. Again there was considerable discussion involving members of the audience and the Council. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the hearing be continued to 7:30 P.M. , Marc�Fi 5, 1973. AIF, Motion Carried. In view of the above continuances, Mr. Stegmaier asked the Council if the previously approved Sewer Mains in S.D. #1 could not then be scheduled to proceed by itself. It was the consensus of the Council that this should be done and the Administrator was instructed to put the necessary steps in motion. During previous hearings the Council had approved the installation of Sewer and Water Laterals in the Hill-Dee Addition but had agreed to exclude 182nd Street.. Several residents of 182nd Street appeared and requested the Council that these jobs include 182nd Street. Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #15-73 which sets a Puglic Hearing for 9:30 P.M. , March 5, 1973, on project 72-12(B) Water Laterals, and 72-12(A,) Sewer Laterals. AIF, Motion Carried. Brian Lundquist also advised the Council that some clarification should be made regarding the use of retired and resigned firemen in fighting fires. The Attorney's opinion was that sufficient question existed as to whether or not they would be covered as employees of the Village. The Council suggested that the Attorney and the Administrator meet with the officers of the Fire Department and attempt to set up the necessary corrections. Also in regard to insurance, Mr. Lundquest informed the Council that as far as he was able to determine, certain organizations within the Village had apparently dropped whatever liability insurance coverage they had been maintaining under the erroneous assumption that they were covered by the Village master liability policy. The Administrator was instructed to prepare a complete list of Park and Recreation activities for approval by the Council which would constitute the extent of coverage by the Village and that all organizations involved in Park and Rec- reation activities be informed of the extent and limit of that coverage. Brian Lundquist, Insurance Agent for the Village Insurance Carrier, discussed certain items of insurance with the Council. Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury that an incremental increase of from 52%to 6% be approved in reference to the 1973 valuation of buildings and contents. AIF, Motion Carried. 2GG February 13, 1973, meeting cont. The Mayor appointed Trustee Kuchera and Trustee Hansen as representatives of the Council to meet with various organizations within the Village to discuss a proposed study of a Multi-Purpose Arena. The request for a street light and for restricted parking in the area of the West Service Drive of Trunk Highway 3, between Manin and Pine, was deferred. The Village Attorney informed the Council that he had not yet prepared the Street dedication for Linden Street. The Administrator informed the Council that an amended order had been issued and filed with the Secretary of State by the Minnesota Municipal Commission which established the adjusted 1970 census for Farmington as a result of annexa- tion. The adjusted official 1970 population for Farmington as a result, is 3477. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd that the bills be approved for payment as presented. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried that the Council stand adjourned at 10:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford . Village Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MARCH 5, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos and Engineer Blaisdell. The minutes of February 26, 1973 were deferred. The Public Hearing was opened by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. on project 71-25(B) and on project 73-2. The discussion among the members of the Council and interested citizens in the audience was carried on until 9:30 P.M. at which time a short recess was called and the Council then reconvened and discussed these two projects among the members of the Council. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #19-73, ordering the improvement and retaining D. S. Blaisdell and Assoc. , to prepare plans and specifications for project 71-25(B) ,Well, Elevated Tank, and Water Trunk Mains, W.D. #1. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #20-73 ordering the improve- ment and retaining D. S. Blaisdell and Assoc. , to prepare plans and specifications for project 73-2, Water Trunk Mains W.D. #2. AIF, Motion Carried. - The Mayor personnally pledged that he would have a meeting with Springsted to again review the proposed assessment method for these projects if they were to proceed. The Public Hearing was opened at 9:30 P.M. by the Mayor on project 72-12(A) and 72-12(B) . These projects involved Sewer and Water Laterals within the Hill-Dee Addn. and Hill-Dee 2nd Addition. Several residents on Lower 182nd St. expressed their opposition to these improvements going in at this time. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #21-73 ordering the improve- ment am retaining D. S. Blaisdell and Assoc. , to prepare plans and specifications for project 72-12(A) Sewer Laterals, Hill-Dee Additions. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #22-73 order the improve- ments and retaining D. S. Blaisdell and Assoc. , to prepare plans and specifications for project 72-12(B) Water Laterals, Hill-Dee Additions. AIF, Motion Carried. The Council instructed the Police Department to arrange to prohibit parking at all times on the west side of 4th Street, between Oak and Elm. MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL FEBRUARY 26, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmurm. Also Present: Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell, Administrator Ford. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the minutes of February 5, and of February 13, 1973 be approved as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Kuchera that the request for tax abatement by the Da ota County Assessor involving property owned by Northern Natural Gas Company be approved. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council decided not to grant a request for a mid block street light on 7th street between Main and Pine. The Administrator was requested to contact the Minnesota Highway Department to arrange the restricting of parking on the east side of the west service drive of TH #3 between Main and Willow, in the area of the Kid Duds Factory. Motion by Daily, second by Boyd that the Park and Recreation Commission be authorized to pruchase from the Forrest W. Wilcox and Assoc firm, play equipment, not to exceed the amount of $5,096.50, the sum of which has been budgeted for in the 1973 budget. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd that the Council adopt resolution #16-73 entitled Authorizing the execution of amendatory HUD Grant contract in the amount o $7,000.00. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the Council Adopt relolution #17-73 entitled Establishing a separate municipal fund for federal revenue sharing. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen that Council approve the payment of bills as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the Administrator be authorized to permanently transfer to the General Fund a reimbursement from the Park Improvement #6-59-72 the amount of $16,997.69. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council authorized the attendance of one individual each from the Police Dept. to attend a Civil Defense Seminar and a record keeping seminar. Reimbursement for mileage and meals .approved. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen that the Village Personnel Plan be amended, as regards Police Officers (excluding the Chief) to provide for payments of nine holidays per annum by issuing to each officer at the end of the year, a check equal to an amount of nine working days at hsi base rate of pay as of July 1, of any year. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the Council adopt resolution #18-73 entitled Support of legislation calling for the construction oF a new Cedar Avenue Birdge. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted; William J. Ford Village Administrator 009 22 arch 5, 1973, meeting cont. A request by the Municipal Liquor Store Manager to arrange for limited parking for 3 or 4 parking spaces in the street at the front of the Municipal Liquor Store was deferred to the next meeting. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that Police Chief Robert Metcalf be author- ized to attend the Annual Police Chiefs Institute for 1973. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Daily that the Council order plans and specifications for project 73-5, relocation of Storm Sewer 4th and Willow Street. For: Daily, Boyd, Hansen, McElmury. Against: None. Abstaining: Kuchera. Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that Village Attorney G. M. Gorgos be author- ized—to sign checks during the Clerk absence between March 10 and March 19, 1973, and that the lst National Bank of Farmington be so informed. AIF, Motion Carried. The Council authorized the Administrator to sign an insurance election which sets the limits of coverage under the automotive policy for uninsured motorists at the legal limits of 10,000 and 20,000. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen authorizing the Administrator to secure liquor and premises liability coverage from the P. M. Endsley Co. in the amount of $1307.00 if in fact that quote includes equal or better coverage than the Village now has. AIF, Motion Carried. The Engineer informed the Council that he was reasonably sure that he would be able to bring in to the second meeting of March all of the plans and specifications for all projects proposed in the 1973 construction schedule. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen authorizing the attendance of Village Employees Rosemary Swedin and Karen Grundman at a Municipal Employees siminar sponsored by the League of Municipalities. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 11:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MARCH 19, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:40 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd and McElmury. Absent: Trustees Hansen and Kuchera. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, and Engineer Blaisdell. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd that the Council minutes of Feb. 26, 1973 and o March 5, 1973 be approved as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator was authorized to contact the present carrier of the Village Employee Hospitalization Insurance Coverage and inform them that such coverage would be continued as long as they designated as the local agent of record, Mr. Brian Lundquist, of 1st National Insurance Agency of Farmington. This had become necessary as the Administrator had informed the Council that the present agent of record was presently in receivership. Also, the Council authorized the Administrator to cancel the present insurance coverage for Liquor Store liability and to place it with Home of New York at an annual premium of $1,032 and again with Mr. Lundquist designated as agent of record. This would result in a savings of approximately $900 to the Village. The Council authorized the Administrator and the Liquor Store Manager to replace the existing roof on the Liquor Store by securing competitive quotations and arranging for the work out of the maintenance budget of the Liquor Store, Motion by Daily, second by McElmury. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd adopting resol #32-73 that the plans & specs. for the remodeling and re-equipping of the Municipal Liquor Store as prepared by `) March 19, 1973, meeting cont. the Harrisson House, Inc. , be approved and that the taking of bids be set for 3:00 P.M. , May 7, 1973. The intent of the Council is to enter into a single contract with a single contractor for both remodeling and fixtures. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council authorized the General Services Department to limit two parking stalls immediately in front of the Liquor Store to 15 minute parking and instructed the Police department to work with the Liquor Store Manager in developing a method of strict enforcement. No action was taken on a request of Mr. Carrol Westenberg to limit parking in fron of his bakery on Oak Street. Motion by Boyd, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #24-73 entitled determining the adequacy of a verbal petition and order a feasibility study for project 73-8, Water Laterals, Phase I, Pine Knoll Estates Addition. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by McElmury adopting resolution #25-73 entitled accepting th�asibility and ordering plans and specifications for project 73-8, Pine Knoll Estates, Water Laterals. This resolution as written and recorded in the official book of resolutions shows that the plans and specifications were ordered, received, reviewed and accepted and that this project would be included in the 1973 schedule contingent upon, however, the Village receiving no later than 5:00 P.M. , March 23, 1973 signed written petitions by all abutting property owners in which they waive the right of Public Hearing and accept assessments in the amount of the total cost of the project. Aslo, contingent upon the Village receiving from the Engineer by the same deadline, his written approval of the development plans and speci- fications for the subdivision. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Daily, second by Boyd in the matter of the petition to vacate 2nE -St. (formerly) Schultz Addition which was included in the Townsedge Replat, that a Public Hearing be set for 8:00 P.M. , April 16, 1973, Attorney to publish and notify. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Daily, second by McElmury that project #73-5, relocation of Storm Sewer Outfall at 4th and Willow be accomplished through the regular Sewer maintenance section of the budget with the Superintendent of General Services securing compet- itive quotations. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #26-73 approving of the specifications for the purchase of a new fire true and setting the letting date for 2:00 P.M. , May 7, 1973 at which time sealed bids will be publicly opened and read, the results of which will be submitted to the Council 7:30 P.M. , May21, 1973. The Administrator to publish public notice thereof. APIF, Motion Carried. The following request from the Park and Recreation Commission were made to the Council, all of which involve the Park Improvement Fund, none of which would result in an overall increase in the budget: 1. Brick work on the picnic shelter - approximately 2365.00 - Kuam Const. 2. Walkways - approximately $3750.00 - Kaiser Construction. 3. Slope protection - approximately $2100.00 - Kaiser Construction. 4. Landscaping - Approximately $750.00 - Sweeny landscaping. Motion by Daily, second by Boyd that the above requests of the Park and Recreation Commission be approved. APIF, Motion Carried. Correspondence from the State of Minnesota, Office of the Attorney General., involving an inquiry whether Farmington wished to be included as a litigant in a class suit against certain automotive suppliers was referred to the Village Attorney, requesting his comments at the April 2, 1973 meeting. The Council authorized the attendance of Department Heads and other personnel at the regular annual convention of the Leqgue of Municipalities, ,Tune 27-29 at Alexandria, Minnesota. Motion by McElmury, second by Daily that the bills be approved for payment as presented, APIF, Motion Carried. The Council approved the attendance at the annual fire prevention school of the following individuals: Donald Hall Kenneth Kuchera David Pietsch Daniel Churchill Charles Malecha Tom Ingram With the understanding that full time Village employees would not attend during their regular working hours. March 19, 1973, meeting cont. 2�5 The Administrator informed the Council of a general membership meeting of the League of Municipalities to be held March 28, in the Council Chambers of the Village of Golden Valley. This meeting would deal very heavily with the discussion center- ing upon the now posture and role of the Metropolitan Council. Motion by Boyd, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #30-73 supporting the Dakota Board in their opposition to a two year moratorium on interstate highway construction with copies to be sent to the County Board and to State Representatives for Farmington. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Daily, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #23-73 creating Fund #6-23-73 creating Improvement Fund of 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by McElmury that the Council adopt resolution #27-73 approving plans and specifications and set a date and time for the taking of competitive bids as follows: PROJECT TIME DATE 71-25(A–) 200 —472-3/73 71-25(B) 2:00 4/23/73 73-2 2:00 4/23/73 72-12(A) 2:00 4/23/73 72-12(B) 2:00 4/23/73 73-6(A) 2:00 4/23/73 73-6(B) 2:00 4/23/73 APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Daily to adopt resolution #28-73 approving plans and specifications for project 71-25(B-1) Municipal Well 1,W.D. #1, and ordering the advertisement for bids for 3:00 P.M. , April 23, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Daily to adopt resolution #29-73 approving the plans and specifications for project #71-25(B-2) Elevated Water Tank #2, W.D. #l, and ordering the advertisement for bids for 3:00 P.M. , April 23, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council was informed that correspondence had been received from the newly formed Farmington Chamber of Commerce indicating that individual membership would cost $25.00, company memberships for four or less empolyees $60.00, company memberships of five or more employees $100.00. Motion by Daily, second by McElmury adopting resolution #31-73 supporting the proposal to subject federally owned property to local real estate taxes. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried that the Council stand adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR APRIL 2 , 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Kizchera and McElmury. Absent: Trustee Hansen. Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the minutes of March 19, 1973 be approved as distributed. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #33-73 calling for the pudic sale of $1,185,000 Improvement Bonds o 1973, Fund 6-23-73. APIF, Motion Carried. Mr. Robert Cox, representing Central Telephone inquired of the Council whether they might reconsider the anticipated prohibition of parking on the west side of �2 April 2, 1973, meeting cont. 4th st. between Oak and Elm. The Council agreed to restrict the parking on the east side of the street and to allow parking in front of the telephone building and so instructed the Police Chief. After a discussion with the Village Attorney concerning the class action suit brought against the Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan Sewer Board by the City of Brooklyn Center challenging the legality of the S.A.C. The Council decided to take no action as to joining in the suit. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that Patrolman Dan Churchill be authorized to attend Breathalyzer School, on half of the cost of which is reimbursed to the Village through Federal Grant. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Kuchera that an additional Patrolman be hired and that the preliminary steps be immediately initiated including the placement of an employment ad. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the Police Chief be hereby authorized and directed to proceed to institute a reserve Civil Defense Police Force and to coordinate with the Village Attorney and Village Administrator in preparing a model ordinance along the lines of the proposed by-laws and operating rules which the Chief presented to the Council. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd that the request of the Police Department to ci- a� the cost of conversion of uniforms by the regular force to the $1,000 reserve police item in the budget on the grounds that the older uniforms would be made available to the members of the Reserve. APIF, Motion Carried. The Village Administrator was authorized and directed to determine whether or not the 1973 construction projects and the attendant assessment rolls could be programmed into the new bookkeeping machine. He was to confer with the Burroughs people in the matter and report back to the Council. Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily, authorizing the Park and Recreation Commission to purchase several items which had been budgeted for and to purchase some equipment for the Hill-Dee park which had not been budgeted for but for which a surplus item in landscaping is available. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #34-73 which expresses the consensus of the Farmington Village Council as being in favor of retaining for the moment the appointed membership for the Metropolitan Council and urging the Legislature now in session to clearly define the duties, authorities and areas of concern of the Metropolitan Council. APIF, Motion Carried. Mr. Don Anfinson, Auditor for the Village, reviewed with the Council the 1973 Audit. Mrs Gil Gilbertson inquired of the Council as to street names in the newly proposed replat for West View Acres. She was informed that Hickory Street should be extended through but that the North and South Street and cul-de-sac's could be named at her discretion. The Council set a special meeting with representatives of the Arena Study Committee for 7:30 P.M. , Monday April 9, 1973. Motion by Daily, second by Boyd that- the Village Attorney is forthwith authorized to immediately institute condemnation proceeding aimed at acquiring the proposed parkland presently owned by P. H. Feely, ETAL. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council authorized and directed the Village Attorney to negotiate and secure all necessary easements and site purchases necessary for projects contained within the 1973 construction schedule. The Village Attorney informed the Council that in the matter of railroad crossing on Maple Street, that he had appealed to District Court on the 22nd of December, 1972. The Administrator was requested to contact Mr. Karl Rolvaag, the Newly elected member to the Public Service Commission, in this matter. Motion by Boyd, second by Kuchera that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried that the Council stand adjourned at 11:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator WJF/kg 227 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL APRIL 9, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Kuchera and McElmury. Absent: Trustee Hansen. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos. The minutes of April 2, 1973 were deferred. The Village Attorney reported to the Council that he was in the process of securing easements relative to the 1973 construction program and also was in the process of attempting to negotiate a purchase price for the Elevated Storage Tank and Well Site on the Daisy Nelson farm. It was the consensus of the Council that at the meeting of April 16, 1973 that either (A) the easements would be in hand and a purchase agreement ready for signature or (B) that condemnation proceedings would be initiated. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #35-73 which sets a Public Hearing for 7:30 P.M. , May 7 in the matter of vacation o Secon St. , formerly Schultz Addn. APIF, Motion Carried. Mr. Glen Moser, Liquor Store Manager, informed the Council that on project 73-7(B) , re-roofing of Liquor Store, that he had obtained three written quotations: F. W. Lehr - $1777.08 Elroy J. Endes - $2150.00 Sauber Plbg. - $2396.00 Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the work be contracted for with the low 1 er, F. W. Lehr, in accordance with plans and specifications. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily to adopt resolution #36-73 entitled "Urging the Metropolitan Sewer Board and the Metropolitan Council to Maintain a High Priority on the Construction of the new Lakeville-Farmington Interceptor and the new Farmington Waste Water Treatment Plant. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the date set for the Village Tax Board of Review by the County Assessor, June 6, 1973, be approved and that the time be set for 7:30 P.M. APIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator informed the Council that correspondence had been received from the Dakota County Engineer informing the Village of the relocation of a portion of CSAH 70 between 35W and Cedar. The Council instructed the Administrator to put on the next agenda a discussion of the bridges on Flagstaff. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #37-73 which approves of the plan "A" program of financing the sale of Liquor Revenue Bonds and establishing a fund for the handling of those monies. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #38-73 which sets the date for the sale of Liquor Revenue Bonds for 2:00 P.M. , May 7, 1973, or as soon thereafter as in practical. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council set an informal work session to discuss the new Arena Study Proposal for April 11, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. and also and informal work session to discuss the proposed assessment policy for 7:30 P.M. , April 18. Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily that the Administrative Staff be authorized to secure at least two written quotations for a brush chipper for which the sum of $5,000 has been budgeted. APIF, Motion Carried, The Council authorized the Administrative Staff to arrange for the modification of the Municipal Pool Bath House involving the relocation of the water heater - approximate cost $300. Mr. Leon Orr discussed with the Council the New Arena Study which had been presented to them for their comments. The Council informed him that they would take the proposal under advisement and would get back to the Study Committee with their comments no later than June 1, 1973. 228 April 9, 1973, meeting cont. Mr. Bill Hince, Superintendent of General Services informed the Council that he had obtained the following written quotations covering the work of sandblasting the Municipal Pool: Schlunberg $1579.00 Minn Sandblasting $1635.00 Marco Co. $2600.00 The Council authorized the General Services Superintendent to arrange for the work to be done by the above low bidder. The following items were deferred: (A) Resolution by Apple Valley on County Road Aid Formula. (B) Proposed Comprehensive County Road Plan (C) Request of Fire Department for travel expense to equipment demonstration in Mc Henry, Illinois. (D) Memo on review of Municipal Service charges and refunds. (E) Central testing validation and control for police officers. (F) Tentative projects to be considered in the 1974 Capital Improvements Program I.E. , 3rd St. , Ash St., Spruce St. , Pine Knoll Estates. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR APRIL 16, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera, McElmury. Also Present: Attorney Gorgos, Administrator Ford, B. Hince, and B. Metcalf. a� Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the minutes of April 2 be approved with the of lowing amendment: Add to the end of paragraph 3 - if no difficulty was encountered on the part of the property owners. APIF, Motion Carried. The minutes of April 9, 1973 were deferred. The procedure, the timing and the method proposed by the staff in the hiring of a new Patrolman was approved by the Council and they were instructed to proceed. The Council also decided that in grading the oral and the written examinations that the former would carry a weight of 30 and the latter a weight of 70. General Services Superintendent, Bill Hince, reported to the Council that he had re- ceived two written quotations on a brush chipper. These two quotations involved pieces of equipment among five which had been demonstrated. The quotations received were: $4970.00 from Road Machinery, Inc. , and $5647.00 from Chas. Olson and Sons. The budgeted amount was $5000. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd that the General Services Superintendent be authorized to purchase a machine from Road Machinery at the above quotation. APIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator brought to the attention of the Council a resolution which had been passed by the Village Council of Apple Valley in regard to their position on pro- posed changes in the financing of County/Local Roads and Streets. The present funding for the construction of County Roads applies presently only to those Village of 5,000 population or more. Therefore, it would not immediately apply to the Village of Farmington. The Council took the resolution under advisement. Motion by Hansen, second by Daily that Fire Department Training Officer Kuchera be allowed reimbursement for expenses in the amount of $68.40 for his trip to Mc Henry, Illinois to witness a demonstration on new fire fighting equipment. APIF, Motion Carried April 16, 1973 meeting cont. 2 9 The Administrator presented to the Council a memo which reviewed the income and ex- penses for Municipal Services which showed the refuse collection operation to be subsidized and showed the Sewer Department operation to show an excess of profit. Also the memorandum showed that the present discount to elderly residents may not be accomplishing what it was intended to accomplish. The Council decided to take no action at this time but to review the situation at the end of the 6 mo. fiscal period. The Council requested the Administrator to provide a list of all projects which were dropped during the past two years to be used in reviewing and setting up the 1974 improvement construction schedule. The Council instructed the engineer to prepare an updated feasibility on project 71-20 culvert repair on Flagstaff. They asked that he base the feasibility on the temporary solution suggested by the Dakota County Engineer Jim Gabiou. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council requested the Village Attorney to prepare a new Animal Control Ordinance for their review. Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily to adopt resolution #39-73 which request the Public Service Commission for a rehearing in the matter oT Me Maple Street Railroad Crossing and instructs the Village Attorney to pursue same. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that two requests by the County Assessor for tax aFatement necessitated by clerical error be approved. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #40-73 which sets a Public Hearing for 7:30 P.M. , May 7, 1973 in the matter of the Westview Acres Replat, vacation of existing streets. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #41-73 which sets a Public Rearing for 7:40 P.M. , May 7, 1973 in the matter of Me Westview Acres Replat, rezoning of Lot 1, Block 4, from R-c to B-2. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #42-73 which sets a Public Hearing for 7:50 P.M. , May 7, 1973 in the matter of the Westview Acres Replat, Plat approval. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried that the Council stand adjourned at 9:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL APRIL 23, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell and Bond Consultant Springsted. The minutes of previous meetings were deferred. Mr. Ozmun Springsted informed the Council that he had in his possession four sealed bids in response to the invitation for bids on improvement bonds of 1973. He opened and read the bids with the low bid being that of Piper, Jaffrey and Hopwood with a dollar amount of $637,482.38, with a net interest rate of 4.91550. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen to adopt resolution #43-73 entitled "Resolution Awar ing Sale of $1,185,000 Improvement Bonds to Piper, Jaffrey and Hopwood." AIF, Motion Carried. 230 April 23, 1973,* meeting cont. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen to adopt resolution #44-73 "directing the issuance and determining the form and details of $1,185,000 Improvement Bonds". AIF, Motion Carried. The Council set a special meeting for 7:00 P.M. , April 30, 1973, at which time they would review the tabulation of bids which had been received on this date on the 1973 improvements. The Engineer informed the Council that an excellent response had been obtained and that the apparent low bids were considerably under the Village estimates. Also at this meeting it was agreed that the Council would again take up the matter of Village written assessment policy. The Village Attorney informed the Council that all of the necessary easements in connection with the 1973 construction schedule were in hand with the exception of CSAH #31 Right Of Way. He also informed the Council that the Spruce Street d6dication from Don Feely had been signed by Mr. Feely and was in the process of being signed by Mrs. Feely and that he expected to have that in hand very shortly. The Administrator informed the Council that within a very short period of time the Council would have to decide whether or not to join a soon to be created Metropolitan Rate Authority which would deal with the power companies in the establishment of rates. He further informed the Council that several informational meetings were scheduled and urged their attendance in effort to become knowledgable about this very involved and complex subject. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #45-73 authorizing the Attorney to include within the Right Of Way acquisition a narrow strip of ground to which Mr. & Mrs. Dale Neilan may have established a claim and of which School District #192 is listed a fee owner. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #46-73 authorizing and directing the Village Attorney to proceed with the Acquisition of a tank and well site in con- junction with the 1973 improvement projects. The Attorney was authorized to acquire the land by negotiation if possible, by the guidelines set forth by the Council and if not possible, to proceed with condemnation action. AIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator advised the Council that staff members had met with Mr. Henry-Feile concerning the mortorium which had been placed on the subdivision which he is develop pending his compliance with the submission of development plans. The specific probtel lem had been the delineation between park land and ponding area. It was the staff recommendation to the Council that the land now platted as parkland and which is, in effect, ponding area be left as public land and that Mr. Feilen pay to the Village the sun of $2000 which would be used for park development in that area. Motion by Hansen, second by Daily that the above staff recommendation be approved and that the moratorium on building permits be lifted. AIF, Motion Carried. The members of the Farmington Village Council joined with the Mayor in his issuance of a proclamation declaring the week of April 9 through May 5, 1973 in Farmington as National Postal Week, which is intended to honor and recognize the services performed by postal employees on behalf of the community. The Administrator presented to the Council a proposal by insurance agent Brian Lundquist, a group disability plan for Village employees which would cost approximately $1500 per annum and would carry benefits to disabled employees in the amount of 60% of their base salary. This item was deferred until such time the budget would be under consideration. The Council was informed that several proposals were being considered by which the Administrative Offices could be made secure against unauthorized entry. The Council was informed that as per their instructions, Bond Consultaut, Springsted, Inc. had set 2:00 P.M. , May 14, 1973 as the time for the receipt of bids for the sale of Liquor Revenue Bonds, the proceeds from which will be used for the im- provement of the Liquor Store. The Council authorized and directed the Village Engineer to prepare new and permanent display maps showing the location of sewer and water district boundaries and of major trunk lines. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administuator WJF/kg 231 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL APRIL 30, ,1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:15 P.M. Presend?: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the minutes of April 2, April 9, April 16, and April 23, 1973 be approved. AIF, Motion Carried. The Village Clerk and the Engineer, reported that they had on Monday the 23rd day of April, 1973, at 2:00 P.M. and at 3:00 P.M. , received, opened and publicly read bids for contracts as listed below. The Engineer stated that he had checked the bids as to compliance with the advertisement for bids and the plans and specifications and had prepared a tabulation of the bids deemed to comply with said documents as followsA: CONTRACT 1973-1 Lamppa Construction 679,949.15 Richard Knutson, Inc. 743,827.60 Northern Contracting 750,649.84 Arcon Construction Co. 750,917.34 Austin P. Keller Const. 761,686.23 Minn-kota Excavating 763,584.55 Johnson Bros. Hwy. & Hvy. 779,055.60 Northdale Const. 790,273.25 Fischer Const. 807,786.21 Beatson & Kelly, Inc. 837,489.70 Marsgo, Inc. 879,500.20 McDonaldclAssoc. 886,540.54 S $ W Construction 907,486.55 Barbarossa & Son, Inc. 910,906.90 Nodland Assoc. , Inc. 914,049.00 Orfei & Sons, Inc. 918,765.78 Abbott, Arne, Schwindt, Inc. - 1,047,485.85 CONTRACT 1973 BIDDER BASE PRICE Alt. A TUM CONTRACT PRICE Layne-Minnesota 41,461.00 518.00 41,979.00 Earl Weikle Const. 49,189.00 , 49,189.00 Hydro Engr, Inc. 50,475.00 50,475.00 M. M. Peaslee Co. 52,917.00 52,917.00 CONTRACT 1973-3 Master Tank Serv. 61,445.00 (472.50) 60,972.50 Pittsburg-Des Moines 77,000.00 77,000.00 Chicago Bridge $ Iron 86,700.00 86,700.00 Brown-Mpls Tank & Fab 90,932.00 90,932.00 Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #47-73, awarding contract #1973-1 to Lamppa Construction Co. in the tata1 contract Price of $679,949.15. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury adopting resolution #48-73 awarding contract 1�2 to Layne-Minnesota in the total contract price o 41,979.00. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen to adopt resolution #49-73 awarding contract W197-3-3 to Master Tank Services in the total contract price o $60,972.50. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the Village authorize the hiring of Mrs. Marilyn Walton for the position of clerk-steno typist, Job No. 32A-II, permanent part-time at a salary of $2.50 per hour. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen that the Village Administrator be authorized to attend the annual City Managers spring conference at Hill City, Minnesota May 9 through May 11, 1973 with expenses paid. AIF, Motion Carried. 2432 April 30, 1973, meeting cont. The Council discussed a request by Mr. Henry Feilen, developer of Pine Knoll Estates Subdivision, to consider an interpretation of the transitional plat ordinance that he suggested might benefit the developer while complying with the intent of the ordinance. He was asking that a procedure be devised by which he could subdivide a 30,000 sq. ft. lot prior to any municipal services being available but agreeing to retain ownership of one of the 15,000 sq. ft. lots and further agreeing that it not be built upon until such time as either municipal sewer or water is available. The Council requested the Village Attorney and the Administrator to explore the various possibilities by which this might be accomplished and report back to .the Council. The Administrator informed the Council that the Village had been requested by the Selective Service Department to provide for the registering of 18 year olds for the draft at the Village Hall. The Council decided that since the draft offices had been consolidated and any 18 year old from this area would otherwise have to go to downtown St. Paul to register, they felt it would be an appropriate service to the citizens of the area and authorized the Administrator to install such registration facilities. The Administrator presented to the Council the rough draft of the material to be contained in the bond prospectus for the $60,000 Liquor Store Revenue Bonds of 1973. This material had been prepared by Springsted, Inc. It was their intention, upon receiving approval by the Council of this material, to go to press on May 2, 1973, with a mailing to potential bidders on May 3, 1973. The Administrator further advised the Council that he had reviewed the draft and that the information contained therein was, to the best of his knowledge, accurate. The Council approved of the material and authorized Springsted to proceed. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd that Mr. Bill Hince be appointed Assistant Weed Inspector for the Village effective January 1, 1973. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 8:00 P.M. The Mayor then announced, to those present that the Council would spend a good part of the rest of the evening involved in an open discussion concerning the proposed special assessment policy on which the Council has been working for approximately 6 months. Those present were invited to stay if they so desired. During the discussion on special assessments the Council asked the Attorney, Administrator and the Engineer to prepare several models showing the effect of various methods of assessments on water feeder mains and on sewer sub trunk lines. The discussion ended at 11:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 71% 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera, McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell, Liquor Store Manager Moser, and Fire Chief Sauber. The minutes of April 30, 1973 were deferred. At 7:30 P.M. , as previously advertised, the Mayor opened the Public Hearing in the matter of vacating 2nd St., formerly in the Schultz Addition and previosly vacated to accommodate the Townsedge replat. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #50-73 vacating said street anT-instructing the Attorney to file with the Register of Deeds the necessary instruments. AIF, Motion Carried. May 7, 1973 meeting cont. At 7:30 P.M. , as previously advertised, the Mayor opened the Public Hearing in the matter of consideration of the proposed Westview Acres Replat. Motion by Boyd, second by McElmury that resolution #51-73 be adopted, approving the replat with stipulations. AIF, Motion Carried. At 7:40 P.M. the Mayor opened the Public Hearing in the matter of street vacation of portions of Hickory and Beech St. in the previous plat of Westview Acres. The Attorney informed the Council that this Public Hearing had been inadequately advertised and he recommended that a new hearing be set in the matter. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that a hearing be set in this. matter for 7:30 P.M. , June 4, 1973. AIF, Motion Carried. At 7:50 P.M. , as previously advertised, the Mayor opened the Public Hearing in the matter of request for rezoning from R-3 to B-2, the southwest corner of the proposed Westview Acres Replat. The Council determined that the changes that had taken place in the area warranted such rezoning, I. E. , the extension of Co. Rd. 31, the commencment of construction of the new senior high school, etc. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen, to adopt resolution #52-73 which effects the above rezoning. AIF, Motion Carried. The staff presented to the Council the results of the bids on a new fire apparatus which had been received, opened and read publicly at 2:00 P.M. that afternoon. The bids were as follows: BASE - GAS WITH AUTO- #1 - DIESEL WITH AUTO- #2 - GAS WITH STAND- BIDDER MATIC TRANSMISSION MATIC TRANSMISSION and transmission La France $38,419.00 $38,T19.00 $36,619.00 Pierce $38,988.00 $42,986.00 $37,289.00 Motion by Kuchera, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #53-72 award of contract to low idder for the purchase of a new fire aparatus. AIF, Motion Carried. Liquor Store Manager, Glen Moser, presented to the Council the results of the bids which had been taken this day at 3:00 P.M. and had been opened and read publicly. The bids were as follows: Display fixtures $34,500.00 Kloster-Madsen 36,430.00 Liebfried Const. 38,290.00 Mc Call Company 40,856.35 Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #54-73 awarding the contract for the remodeling of the Liquor Store to Display Fixtures Company in the amount of $34,500.00. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera authorizing a partial payment to F. H. Lehr in the amount $1875.78 for work performed in reroofing the Municipal Liquor Store. AIF, Motion Carried. The Council asked the Administrator to renegotiate the contract with Dakue Landfill Inc. , which expired May 1, 1973. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen that the approximate 19% increase in employee hospitalization cost be approved. Voting for: Daily, Boyd, Hansen, McElmury. Voting against: Kuchera. Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by M�,Elmury to adopt resolution #55-73 which puts the Village Council of Farmington in concert with Uie Dakota County Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority in urging the Federal Government to release presently impounded housing funds. AIF, .Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the Council join with the. Mayor in issuing a proclamation declaring National Guard Week. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury that the attendance by senior patrol Whittingham at the advance traffic school in Arden Hills be approved. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the Village Administrator be authorized and directed to execute the street lighting contracts with Dakota County Electric for the Pine Knoll Estate Division. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the Park and Recreation Commissions request or approval to hire general recreation and swimming pool personnel be approved in accordance with the Administrators memo. AIF, Motion Carried. 234 May 7, 1973 meeting cont. Motion by Boyd, second by Daily that Mid-America Dairy be given permission to blacktop at their own expense that portion of Pine Street lying south of their main plant. AIF, Motion Carried The Administrator presented to the Council for their review the audit for the Cataract Association for the period ending 12/31/72. The Council authorized and directed the department of General Services to arrange for the installation of a street light at the eastern end of Pine .Streetwest of the Vermillion River near the residence of Mr. Oran Weierke. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the bills and transfers as presented, be approved. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL MAY 14, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the minutes of April 30 and May 7, 1973, be approved as presented. AIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator informed the Council that at 2:00 P.M. on this date bids had been received for the sale of $60,000 in Liquor Store Revenue Bonds of 1973. The results of the bids were presented to the Council as follows: Allison-Williams $15,396.00 5.402% Piper, Jaffrey, Hopwood 16,285.20 5.7141% Juran, Moody 16,850.00 5.9122% Moore-Juran 18,235.00 6.398% Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #56-73 authorizing the awar and the sale of $60,000 in Liquor Store Revenue Bon s, Fund #7-37-73 to the low bidder, Allison-Williams. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #57-73 authorizing the issuance of Liquor Store Revenue Bonds of 1973, prescribing the form and details thereof and making convenants for the security thereof. AIF, Motion Carried. The Engineer informed the Council that in regard to sewer and water contract 1973-1 that certain work would have to be done in the Hill-Dee Addition in order to install the pipe. This work consist primarily of rough grading of the Streets. Mr. Arnold Jorgenson, the developer of Hill-Dee, told the Council that he would agree to the work being done by the Village and would accept payment thereof. The Council, therefore authorized the Engineer to issue the necessary change orders and the cost thereof be kept separate. Motion by Boyd, second by Daily to adopt resolution #58-73 ordering a feasibility. from the Engineer on the construction and the paving of Streets and curb and gutter throughout the Hill-Dee Addition and Hill-Dee 2nd Addition. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily that General Services Superintendent Bill Hince Fe authorized to hire part-time personnel as requested in his memo which is on file. AIF, Motion Carried. 2�e May 14, 1973 meeting cont. The Administrator was authorized to again negotiate the necessary R/W on CSAH #31 extension. He was specifically authorized to negotiated the newly discovered disputed area between the section line and the Neilen fence line to the East. The Attorney informed the Council that the initial proceedings were scheduled for 9:00 a.m. the next day in the matter of condemnation of the Feely property for parkland purposes. The Council authorized the Village Attorney to disregard the consideration of an alternate tank and well site and to proceed with condemnation of the Daisy Nelson site if negotiations were unproductive. He was further authorized to hire the services of an additional appraisors if necessary in this matter. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the Village Council express its intention To o the newly to be formed NSP Metropolitan Rate Authority. AIF, Motion Carried. Upon the advice and request of the Administrator the Council instructed the Village Attorney to research the legality of establishing an escrow account into which Metropolitan Sewer Board SAC charges would be deposited. The Administrator was authorized to attend a finance management seminar at the Thunderbird Motel, May 30 and 31, 1973. Motion by Hansen, second by Daily that the bills be approved for payment as presented. AIF, Motion Carried. Prior to adjournment the Mayor announced that following adjournment the Council would be in an informal work session dealing with the general Village special assessment policy. Any who wish to stay were welcome to do so. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 21, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell. The reading of previous minutes was deferred. The Council discussed with the Village Engineer a request by Mr. Harris who owns property immediately south of the Hill-Dee addition, of the possibility of including sewer and water laterals on 183rd street between Euclid and Co. Rd. 31. Mr. Harris had submitted a petition in which he requested these improvements and which he waived his right to a public hearing and in which he agreed to the assessment of the total cost of the improvement. Therefore the Engineer was authorized by the Council to include the following work at an estimated cost of $11,500.00 as a change order to the existing contract #1973-1, Project 73-9(A) , sewer laterals-Harris addition, 73-9(B) , water laterals-Harris addition. Mr. John McCann appeared before the Council requesting a subdivision waiver for Townsedge Shopping Center. Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily that the subdivision waiver be approved contingent upon the Planning Commission granting a variance on a zero lot set back. APIF, Motion Carried. Mr. McCann also informed the Council that Mr. Roger Ulstad, representing Neslund Construction Company, the new owners of Townsedge had ask to appear at the next Council meeting to discuss the ponding area in the shopping center. May 21, 1973 meeting cont. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd that the Administrator be authorized to prepare easements for utilities to N.S.P. in the Rambling River Park area and to secure the permission for such easements from the fee owner, Minnesota State Highway Department. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera, that in view of the testing report and the recommendation of the Police Chief, that the Council hire Mr. Bruce Robertson, of Silver Bay, Minnesota, to fill the position of full time patrolman, starting June 4, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #59-73 accepting the ease ility which was previously ordered on May 14, 1973, y resolution #58-73 Project 71-24, street improvement, Hill-Dee addition, in the estimated amount of $109,040.00 and setting a Public Hearing on the Project for 8:00 P.M. , June 18, 1973. Attorney to notify and publish. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution#60-73 ordering the feasibility on Project 73-8, water laterals, Pine Knoll a ition. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily to adopt resolution #61-73 receiving the feasibility or Project 73-8, water laterals, Pine Knoll addition in the estimated amount of $63,524.00 and setting a. Public Hearing for 9:00 P.M. , June 18, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator informed the Council that Village Attorney G.M. Gorgos had given his opinion that it would be inadvisable if not illegal for the Village to invest public funds in a proposed arena building owned by the County at the fairgrounds. The Council requested the Village Attorney to reduce his opinion in writing for Mr. Leon Orr in preparation to his meeting with the Fair Board on June 1, 1973 The Council approved the increase of allowable hours from 10 hours to 40 hours for Marilyn Walton as clerk-steno typist, job classification 34-AII with 250 of her time in the Police Department and 75% of her time in the Administrative office. The Council set a special meeting for Wednesday, May30, 1973, for the specific purpose of receiving a report on the status of R/W negotiations on Co. Highway 31 extended. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL MAY 30, 1973 The Mayor opened the meeting at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera, McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos and Engineer Blaisdell. Reports were made to the Council by the Attorney concerning various fund transcripts, condemnation proceedings, street dedications, P.S.C. rehearings, and legal opinion on lease hold use of public funds. The Administrator reported to the Council that he had negotiated a firm figure for easements with both Northern Natural Gas and with Christ and Stella Hammer but that no recommendation could be made in regard to the Dale and Beverly Neilan property. After consideration discussion with Mrs. Neilan, who was in the audience, the Council informed her that no delay could be tolerated further and that condemnation action would have to proceed. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd that the Village Attorney be authorized and directed toimmediately institute condemnation proceedings against the Dale and Beverly Neilan property in regard to the Highway 31 R/W. AIF, Motion Carried. 237 May 30, 1973 meeting cont. The Village Administrator was requested to contact the chairman of the Public Service Commission and inquire as to when a rehearing might be set in regard to the railroad crossing on Maple Street. Correspondence of a general nature was read from Standard Oil, Representative Klaus, Dakota County. The Council was informed of a letter which had been received from the P.F,Finnegan real estate agency informing the Village of a pending sale of the "Howard Haffner property". Mr. Finnegan was requesting on behalf of his buyer that the Haffner property east of 31 be included in Sewer District #1. The Engineer informed the Council that he would have to study the toptgraphy to determine whether it-could be sewered. Motion by Boyd, second by McElmury that upon the determination by the Engineer, that this area could be served, the Administrator was authorized to redraw the boundaries of Sewer District-#1 to include the area in question. AIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator and Attorney were authorized and directed to immediately begin to prepare the assessment rolls for projects included in the 1973 construction schedule. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the bills be approved for payment as presented. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 8:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JUNE 4, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the Minutes of May 14, 1973 be approved as presented. AIF, Motion Carried. At 7:30 P.M. the Mayor opened the Public Hearing involving the request of Westview Acres vacation of original plat, vacation of streets and R/W's in conjuction with the approval of the replat. Motion by Boyd, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #62-73 which approves the vacation of the existing plat including streets, R W's and ease- ments. AIF, Motion Carried. Mr. Norman Nellen from the Soil Conservation Service requested of the Council their support in prevailing upon the County Board to authorize a county wide soil study, a portion of which would be Federal funded and not portion of which would carry a local expense. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #63-73putting, the Village Council o armington in support of this request to the Dakota County Board. AIF, Motion Carried Police Chief, Bob Metcalf, reported to the Council on the status of the newly created P.D.C.D. reserve. He informed them that one meeting had been held and that they now had 12 applicants out of 14 authorized. He agreed with the Council that the activities of the reservists would not include the bearing of weapons and would include (A) assis- tance to the officer in cases of arrest only in an emergency and (B) assistance in- volving firearms only in an emergency. 238 June 4, 1973 meeting cont. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the proposed scheduling for the Police Depart- ment as set forth in the Chief's memo dated June 4, 1973, be approved by the Council and the Village PersonnelPolicy be amended to allow for the paying of overtime on the basis of 160 hours for four pay periods instead of the existing 80 hours for 2 pay periods. AIF, Motion Carried. Municipal Liquor Store Manager, Glen Moser, informed the Council that in the process of remodeling the Liquor Store it was found that the present air conditioner was virtually inoperative and that considerable fresh water is being by passed without going through the cooler directly into the sanitary sewer ststem. He stated that he had difficulty in obtaining quotation but out of three he had obtained, only one, Hagen Hardware, in the amount of $2198.00 would completely correct the existing problem and would carry a guarantee. The Council inquired of the Administrator whether or not the 1; funds were available in the liquor improvement fund. Motion by Boyd, second by McElmury that the Administrator be authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of $2198.00to Hagen Hardware if he determined that funds were available in the liquor improvement fund. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the Siquor Store Manager be authorized to Employ Greg Feely as a part time permanent employee in the Liquor Store at $3.00/hr. AIF, Motion Carried. Mrs. Lulu Henderson appeared at the meeting in response to a letter which she had received from the Village Administrator. The letter informed her that she was in violation of the subdivision ordinance, Title 10, as a result of having sold and passed title to two parcels of land, both of which were less than 5 acres, without either platting or obtaining a sub-division waiver. The Council discussed this matter with Mrs. Henderson and with Mr. Ed Stark, the purchaser of one of the parcels. They were advised of their right to apply for a subdivision waiver but it seem to be the consensus of the Council that it would not be very productive at least in the case of the parcel purchased by Jerry Stark_. No action taken.. A similar letter had been sent had been sent by the Administrator to Mr. Henry Feilen the developer of Pine Knoll Estates Addition. The Village Attorney informed the Council that in this case there had been no title changes for less than whole lots but only cases in which portions of lots had been mortgaged and the mortgage filed. No action taken. The Administrator informed the Council that a new law, Chapter 123, Laws of 1973, had been adopted by the state. This law created two types of municipalities which in effect, eliminated Villages and Burroughs. The two types of municipalities would be statutory cities and charter cities. The law further stated that as of January 1, 1974, all former Villages would be referred to legally and officially as cities. The law allowed, however, former Villages to retain that reference in all unofficial matters. The Administrator inquired of the Council whether it desired to so retain the reference of Village or to immediately begin to convert all reference to Farmington as "City". Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen, that henceforth all reference to the municipality oo Farmington should be in accordance with the intent and wishes of the legislature, "City of Farmington". AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that estimate #1 to Lamppa Construction, under contract #1973-1, in the amount of $117,746.80 be approved. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen, that estimate #1, D.S. Blaisdell and Assoc. , 1973 construction schedule, be approved in the amount of $39,793.04. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury that the City of Farmington approve and indicate their intent to accept the new schedule of dues as proposed by the League of Minnesota Municipalities and for the City to retain its membership therin. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen that the Council adopt resolution #64-73, estaFlishing escrow fund # which is a separate fund into which will be eposited the Metropolitan Sewer Board service availability charges collected from building permit and sewer permit applicatns pending the results of the litigation now in progress in which the S.A.C. charge is being contested. AIF, Motion Carried. 20090 June 4, 1973 meeting cont. , The Administrator brought the Council up to date on the negotiations which had been going on with N.S.P. and the Telephone Co. , which purpose was to eliminate overhead lines and poles in the Rambling River Park. The Council was made aware of the fact that the utilities had agreed at their own cost to either eliminate these .lines or to put them underground. The Council was asked to approve a 15 ft. easement for this purpose in general along the north line of Rambling River Park and also in the about to be acquired, Feely Park area south of T.H. 50 R/W. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the Administrator be authorized to prepare ,sucVan easement from the City to the utilities and also to obtain the concurrence from the Minnesota State Highway Department who is the fee owner of the leased property. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Daily, second by Hansen to approve the Bills for payment as presented. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JUNE 18, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera, McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos and Engineer Blaisdell. Motion By McElmury, second by Hansen that the minutes of the following meetings Fe approved with amendments as indicated: 5/21/73 - in regard to a legal opinion from the Village Attorney to the Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission, delete any reference to a meeting with the Sewer Board and indicate that a written opinion from the Attorney was due to the Chairman prior to June 13, 1973. Minutes of 5/30/73 correct the typing error "consideration" to "considerable". Minutes of 6/4/73 delete "had been sent" where it was repeated. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council discussed a recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the .zoning ordinance (10-8-1(D)) which deals with the off-set required for any- non- residential nynon- residential parking lot or paved area which abutts an "R" lot. This recommendation of the Planning Commission arose from the request of Jim Haugen Ford for a variance which would allow him to purchase and/or rezone the small lot immediately north of his present building and use it as an extension of his present used car lot. The thrust of the recommendation of the Planning Commission was that the ordinance be rewritten to lend much greater weight to the granting of a variance in cases where 1000 of the abutting property owners would give their approval in writing. The con- sensus was that this special provision of the ordinance was disigned to specifically protect .abutting property owners and had very little application for the general welfare. It was the intent of the Planning Commission to still retain discretionary review in the granting or denying of a variance but to lend much greater weight to written approval. The Attorney was instructed to prepare for the Council a suggested amendment. The Council also requested that the City Attorney, Planner and Administrator prepare recommendations for the Council as to suggested amendments to the zoning ordinance dealing with the C-1 or conservation zoning districts (10-7-1(I)) . This was by way of recognizing that with the upcoming assessments for area wide sewer and water it was untenable to propose to assess a property owner possessing C-1 land and then to so stringently deny development. The Council briefly discussed a suggested ordinance which would allow the detection, control and elimination of communicable tree diseases on private property. The staff were asked to capsulize the suggested model ordinance which had been received by the Deparmtent of Agriculture as prepared by the Leqgue of Minnesota Municipalities. 24 June 18, 1973, meeting cont. The Administrator reported to the Council that a final agreement had been reached with the Northern Natural Gas Co. in acquiring R/W for the proposed CSAH 31. The gas company had agreed to withdraw their intention to withhold approval of an ease- ment pending the outcome of their entrance dispute with the state. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that permission be granted to the Farmington Fire Department to attend in Apple Valley the annual 4th of July celebration by utilizing one piece of apparatus from the City of Farmington. Approval was conditional upon the fact that. the truck proceed directly to and from the celebration and that adequate" backup be assured for the city at all times. APIF, Motion Carried. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 8:00 P.M. to receive the feasibility report project 71-24, Hill-Dee Addition. The Engineer presented a report in the amount of $109,040.00. After considerable discussion the Council agreed that an amended feasibility in the amount of $78,410.00 be accepted which would provide for no street improvement on that section of Lower Hill-Dee Drive between 183rd St. W. and Upper Hill-Dee Drive. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #65-73 accepting the feasibility and ordering plans and specifications onproject 71-24. APIF, Motion Carried. Terry Stapf appeared before the Council to appeal a decision of the staff that the cost of clearing the sewer line on his property to the main not be paid by the City The Council discussed at length the present policy and it was the decision of the Council, that in this case the city would pay 500 of the cost. It was further decided that no change in the present policy be make. The Administrator informed the Council of the new summer youth program which had been approved by the legislature at the last session and which would be funded by the State through the- counties and administered by the Department of Manpower ,Services. Because of the short time limit it was decided to immediately recruit young people and to select 4 individuals for summer employment at $1.60/hr. , 40 hours a week, approximately 8% weeks. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that a special meeting of the Council be calleTc Tor 6:00 P.M. , Monday, June 25, and that the agenda be limited to the single purpose of selecting the above mentioned four individuals. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen that the bills be approved for payment as presented APIF, Motion Carried. The Council authorized the Administrator to pay the claim of Mr. Haverland in the amount of $49.85 and to hold such amount back from the final estimate of McNamara- Vivant. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 9:00 P.M. to consider the installation of Water laterals in Pine Knoll Addition, Project 73-8. The Council accepted the feasibility from the Engineer in the amount of $63,524.00 which would provide water laterals in the entire platted area of Pine Knoll Estates. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #66-73 which authorizes a change order in the amount of $63,524.00 to existing contract 1973-1 with Lamppa Construction Co. , and authorizing the Engineer to prepare plans and further authorizing that such costs be paid for from the existing 1973 improvement fund. APIF, Motion Carried The Council approved a schedule of sealcoating for various streets within the city in the total amount of $6703.00 (estimated) . The budgeted amount--is $6000.00. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL JUNE 25, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd and Hansen. 241 June 25, 1973, meeting cont. Absent: Trustees Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, General Services Superintendent Bill Hince. The purpose of the meeting was to select four young people to be hired under the newly instituted sumer youth program from among 28 applicants. The Administrator informed the Council that 1200 man hours @ 1.60 per hour had been allotted to Farmington. The program was designed so that for each non-disadvantaged employee had to be matched by a disadvantaged employee on a county wide basis. Selectees also had to be processed through the State Manpower Services. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd that the following individuals be selected: Darrel Franke Steven Krech Allan Pettis Jim Roschen APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd that Farmington signify their consent to participate icentral testing and evaluation program for policemen recently proposed by the State Civil.Service Department at a cost not to exceed 7.00 per patrolman. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen that the termination of employment of Paul H. Seurer in the Liquor Store be approved, effective June 17, 1973 and that Douglas Grove be hired to replace him as permenant part-time at a salary of $3.00/hr. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion Made and carried to adjourn at 6:55 P.M. Respectfully sumbitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JULY 2, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Acting Mayor, Trustee Hansen. (The Mayor arrived immediately after the meeting was called to order.) Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, McElmury. Absent: Trustee Kuchera. Also Present: Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury that the minutes of June 13 and June 25, 1973 Be approved as presented and that the minutes of June 18, 1973 be approved with the following correction: In the first paragraph change "Sewer Board" to "County Fair Board". APIF, Motion Carried. The Council was informed that the four names which had been submitted by the city to the Minnesota State Deparmtent of Manpower Services under the summer youth employ- ment program would not qualify as to disadvantaged status with the exception of one individual. The Council instructed the Administrator to re-canvas the list of applications and to locate one other individual and to match those two with two other selectees and to arrange for them beginning work on Monday, July9,1973. The Council discussed the about to be adopted policy on special assessments for municipal improvements. It was pointed out that the problem presented in regard to assessments by the extensive area of C-1 zoned land, would have to be resolved. The Council instructed the Administrator to meet with staff people and to prepare alterna- tives, options and recommendations for presentation to the Council. Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury that the time be set for the taking of bids on ti—deviously approved sealcoating project, be set for 2:00 P.M. , August 6, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. The City Attorney informed the Council that that morning the initial condemnation proceedings in regard to the acquisition of R/W along #31 involving the. Neilan had been held in the Hastings Courthouse. The Judge had taken the matter under advisement. 242 July 2, 1973 meeting cont. The Council was informed that the present ordinances regulating Transient Mer- chants (3-9-11) and Food Handlers (3-4-1) were impractical; difficult to administer and probably were not accomplishing the intent of the Council. The Council in- structed the Administrator and Attorney to prepare model ordinances to replace these. The ordinance should be designed to control peddlers, solicitors, and itinerant merchants anywhere in the city and to allow the sale of unprocessed agriculture products from vehicles on city streets. The Council was informed that correspondence had been received from the Minnesota Department of Highways in which the city was advised that the recent study made by the Highway department involving sereral streets and trunk highways in the city was in process and that some delay would be incurred due to their work load and funding. The letter specifically indicated that some delay would occur in the placement of Stop/Yield signs along T.H. 3 frontage roads. The Mayor ask the Administrator to contact the Highway Department and to inquire whether these signs could not be immediately erected in anticipation of the other improvements. The Council discussed a bill submitted by Mr. Richard Pietsch who had done his own sodding along the curbing on Sth Street which was now in the process of being ac- complished by the Contractor under contract for project 71-4. The Council decided to hold the bill and to compare the lineal foot cost of this bill with the overall lineal foot cost on the project. The same would apply to any like bill received from any other resident on the project. The Council was advised that the Engineer had received permit forms to be filled out by the city which were pipeline agreements to cover the jacking of the rail- road at the junction of 31 and 50 as part of project 71-25(A) Water main, W.D. #2. The Council was further advised that a bill in the amount of $50.00 had also been sent by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company. The Admin- istrator was instructed to complete the forms of the permit and to submit them without payment. The Council briefly discussed the proposed rehearing before the Public Service Commission concerning the closing of the Maple Street Railroad crossing. The Attorney and the Administrator were instructed to contact the commission and determine the status of this request. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JULY 16, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: City Administrator. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen that the minutes of July 2, 1973 be approved as presented. AIF, Motion Carried. The Council asked the City Administrator to contact the Jim Haugen Ford Dealer to see if a satisfactory payment arrangement could be worked out regarding re- placement of curb and gutter in fromt of that business establishment. 24 July 16, 1973 meeting cont. The Police Chief, Robert Metcalf informed the Council that since his taking over his position on January 1, 1973, he had had an opportunity to review various aspects of the operation of the Police Department. Based on these observations, he was now recommending to the Council that with his taking office and with the addition of a fifth patrolman, he felt that the Chief could adequately handle all of the administrative and supervisory duties within the department. He recommended that the position of Senior Patrolman be eliminated in that Officer Stan Whittingham who now occupies that position, revert to the status of Patrolman with commensurate pay of $875/mo. He further informed the Council that he had discussed this with Officer Whittingham who was in agreement. Motion by Daily, second by McElmury that the above recommendation of the Police CfeT be approved effective iimnediately. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen that the Council adopt resolution #67-73 informing t e County Auditor that the City of Farmington would participate in t e new County Police Communication Central Purchasing arrangement with the present committment of the Farmington Council not to exceed $1000. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that Police Chief, Robert Metcalf, be named as li sa on between the City of Farmington and the State Department of Civil Service for the purpose. of implementing the new Police Patrolman validation study and that he be authorized to attend the first meeting to be held in conjunction with this matter to be held July 31, 1973. AIF, Motion Carried. At the request of Police Chief Metcalf, the Council instructed the City Attorney to prepare two model ordinances. One to prohibit "spiking" or "set-ups" under the liquor control powers of the City and secondly to prohibit the consumption of alcholic beverages in public places or on public property. Mr. Lloyd Wettenkamp, Executive Vice President of Metro Cable presented a status re- prot to the Council on the construction of a CATV system under a franchise issued to them previously by the City. He informed the council that the delay had been precipitated by two major factors: (a) The issuance of a certificate of compliance by the Federal Government which had now been received. (b) The final form of a statute which had now been passed and become law by the 1971 legislature. He indicated the intention of Metro Cable, Inc. , to proceed with a system in Farmington and requested that the franchise ordinance be amended by extending the date by which the system is to operative to February 1, 1974. Motion by Hansen, second by Daily that the above request be granted and that thethey so prepare an amendment -to the ordinance. AIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator informed the Council that -an escrow account by previous resolution had been established whereby SAC charges collected on behalf of the Sewer Board would be deposited to an intrigal fund rather than submitted to the Sewer Board because there was considerable doubt as to the position the City would be put in regarding refunds to applicants if the Sewer Board were to lose the litigation which was in progress. The Administrator futher informed the Council that a letter had been received by the Sewer Board in which they agreed to refund promptly all fees to the city which had been passed to the Sewer Board if they should lose the law suit. It was the recom- mendation of the Administrator that in view of the receipt of this written committment that the excrow account be hereby declared void and that monies being held be remitted to the Sewer Board. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #68-73 eliminating the SewerBoarcT SAC charge Escrow Account. AIF, Motion Carried.. The Administrator reported to the Council that he had attended a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on July 10, 1973. The discussion at that meeting ranged over . various subjects of City Government. However, great emphasis was put on the so-called Downtown Improvement Project which had been dropped by the Council earlier. The Chamber of Commerce asked the Council four questions: 1. What would be required by the Council at this time to reconsider the project? 2. Would the Council conduct a survey of property owners to determine interest? 3. Would the Council authorize the televising of the sewer and/or water lines at this time? 4. Are County funds still available? 244 July 16, 1973 meeting cont. The Administrator informed the Council that he had since the meeting with the Chamber of Commerce contacted County Highway Engineer, Jim Gabiou, in regard to question #4. He was informed that if all jobs presently scheduled by the County were to be undertaken, no funds would be available in 1973. The question of availability of funds for 1974 would depend upon what priority the County Board would place on the improvement of 3rd Street. The Council authorized the Adminis- trator to prepare and mail out to property owners, a questionaire consisting of inquiries designed to determine the interest in the improvement on the part of the property owners. This questionaire to include whether or not property owners would be willing to pay the cost of televising. Upon receipt of the results of this survey the Council would then make a determination as to whether the project should be revived. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the boundary lines of Sewer District #1 Ne modified to include the so-called Haffner property in accordance with the request of the owners by petition dated June 22, 1973. AIF, Motion Carried. General Service Superintendent, Bill Hince, was authorized to send two people to the Swimming Pool Operators School at Mankato, Minnesota on July 25, 1973. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera, authorizing the Administrator to secure and pay or hospitalization coverage for Police Department Civil Defense Reserve Personnel at a cost of $9.75 per man. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the present practice of absorbing the State Building Department Surcharge be amended so that the City absorb that portion of the fees only up to a value of $1,000,000 after which the state fee should be added to the local building permit fee. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury that the bills be approved as presented. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion make and carried that the meeting stand adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL AUGUST 1, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd and McElmury. Absent: Trustees Hansen and Kuchera. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell and Planner Tooker. Motion by Boyd, second by McElmury that the minutes of July 16, 1973 be approved. APIF, Motion Carried. The purpose of this special meeting was to discuss the effect of the C-1 zoning district limitations on the special assessment policy now under consideration. A lengthy exchange of ideas took place with members of the Council, the staff, and people in. the audience. It was agreed to meet again in regard to this subject at 7:30 P.M. , August 13, 1973. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 8:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg 245 1 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR AUGUST 6, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, McElmury and Kuchera. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell. The Administrator inquired of the Council whether or not they would authorize him blanket authority to issue subdivision waivers for the Pine Knoll Estates Subdivision. This is a transitional service plat presently laid out in lots of 30,000 which were intended to be subdividable when and if either municipal water or sewer became avail- able. The Administrator called to the attention of the Council that municipal water was now abailable. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen that blanket approval to grant subdivision waivers be delegated to the staff. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #69-73 which authorizes and instructs the City Attorney to withdraw the appeal in district court involving the ruling of the Public Service Commission in the closing of the Maple Street Railroad crossing and to institute a request for a rehearing before the PSC. APIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator presented to the Council the tabulation of bids having been received at 2:00 P.M. that afternoon for project 73-10, City Wide sealcoating. Hi-Way Surfacing $ 8,135.25 Tri-County Surfacing 8,606.25 Allied Blacktop 11,336.90 H.J.A. Construction 12,391.10 Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the bid of Hi-way Surfacing Company in.the amount of $8,135.25 be accepted and the project awarded and that the additional money required, budgeted amount $6,000.00, be obtained by transferring to the Seal- coating project the previously budgeted amount for sidewalk replacement. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council authorized the Administrator to pay the fee of $50.00 to Chicago, Milwaukee Road to cover the cost of a underground jacking permit at the intersection of #31 and TH 50 in connection with the installation of the 18" water Trunk Line. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the amount of $798.00 be approved for payment To the three court commissions appointed by the court in the matter of the Daisy Nelson proceedings. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen that the City of Farmington accept the street e ication of Spruce Street between Division and Co. Rd. 31 Extended as excuted by P.H. Feely, etal. APIF, Motion Carried. The City Attorney informed the Council that he was in the process of correcting a description of a portion of Pine Street which had been didicated earlier. When this work is completed the Council would be asked to except a new. dedication by description and vacate the present one. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the amount of $791.40 be approved for payment to the three court commissions appointed by the court in the matter of the Feely-Park Condemnation. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council requested the Administrator to inform the Leqgue of Minnesota Municipalities that the following members agreed to serve on the following study committees of the League: Mayor Lawrence Daily Public Employee Labor Relation Com. Councilwoman Bev Boyd - Public Safety Committee Councilman Norm Hansen - Utilities Regulation Committee Councilman Eugene Kuchera - General Legislation The Council was informed that the automotive fuel contract with the Farm Service Association had expired August 1, 1973. They were further informed that the contractor declined to renew or enter into a new contract with the City but had agreed to supply automotive fuel at the rate of 28� per gallon. This would be compared to 21.26 under the contract. The Council decided that in view of the gasoline shortage that this arrangement would be preferable to attempting to invite bids on a new annual contract. 246 August 6, 1973 meeting cont. The Administrator was requested to attend a meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 8, at 6:30 P.M. in South St. Paul. This was a meeting to afford all Dakota County Municipalities an opportunity to lend some impute into the pending legislation now in the legislature dealing with the Metropolitan Council and other metropolitan agencies. The Council requested the Administrator to inform the Ice Arena Study Committee that in response to their request, the Council could meet with them at 9:00 P.M. , August 13, 1973 in the City Civic Center. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd, that the following payments to contractors be approved: Hennen Construction Co - Final Payment - $ 2,760.26 Master Tank Company - Partial Payment - 10,664.08 Lamppa Construction - Partial Payment - 110,485.80 APIF, Motion Carried Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Daily to adopt resolution #70-73 ordering a feasibility on project #71-14, Street Improvement, on Linden between 5th and 7th and on 7th between Linden and Willow. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Daily to adopt resolution #71-73(A) , accepting the feasibility on project #71-14 in the amount of $32,560.00 w ich includes the necessary sewer and water connections to precede street improvement and calling for a public hearing on the project to be held at 7:30 P.M. , August 20, 1973. The Attorney publish and notify. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council again agreed to take up the discussion concerning the C-1 zoning district as is relates to the policy on special assessments. The Administrator was requested to ask Planner Charles Tooker to attend the next meeting on August 13, 1973. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL AUGUST 13, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos and Planner Tooker. The specific purpose of the meeting was to again discuss the C-1 zoning district as it relates to the Special Assessment Policy now under consideration. After a very lengthy discussion the Council ask the staff to prepare a model assessment based on a 1/5th assessment against and C-1 zoned land within a sewer district and within a water district. This would enable the Council to determine the new financial impact on the improvement fund by decreasing or excusing part of the assessment to the C-1 areas. Representatives of the Ice Arena Committee met informally with the Council and brought the Council up to date on what the committee had accomplished. The committee felt that they were now at the stage that the City of Farmington should review the facts, figures and survey data compiled by the committee and Leon Orr as Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission requested that the Council authorize a disbursement of approximately $3000 with which the City would be able to hire an economic feasibility study and a survey to either verify or modify the data collected by the study committee. The Council indicated their agreement in principle if that amount of money could be found in the 1973 Parks and Recreation Budget. If it could not be they agreed to consider it at the time the 1974 budget was prepared. 247 August 13, 1973 meeting cont. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the following payments be approved: Dorsey, Marquart Law.Firm - Legal spinion on Liq. Improvement fund $250.00 Dorsey, Marquart Law Firm Legal opinion on the 1973 Improvement fund $800.00 Display Fixtures - Partialpaymentof the Liq. Improvement contract $31,429.80 William C. Warner $ Assoc. - Appraisal Fee-Neilan $300.00 APIF, Motion Carried. Mr. Bill Hince, General Services Superintendent, asked for clarification on the diagonal requirement outside of the downtown area. It was agreed that diagonal parking would be continued to be permitted at St. Michaels Church and at the School location. The school location should prohibit parking between 7:00 and 4:00 P.M. on weekdays and should so be signed. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR AUGUST 20, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell. The minutes of August 1, August 6, and August 13, 1973 were deferred. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on project 71-14, Linden Street Improvement between 5th and 7th, and improvement of 7th Street between Willow and Linden. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #71-73 instructing the City Attorney to proceed with the necessary actions to acquire 30 ft R/W for Linden Street on each side of the quarter section line. Such action to include instituting condemnation proceedings wherever necessary. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #72-73 ordering the improvement of project 71-14 and instructing the. Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for same. AIF, Motion Carried. The Council earlier had sent notices to those residents abutting Highway #3 in Farmington advising them that certain changes recommended by the Minnesota Highway Department would be discussed at this Council meeting. Following this discussion the Council requested the City Administrator to put the matter on the agenda of the next meeting at which time a decision would be made and forwarded to the Minnesota Highway Department. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that a stop sign be installed at Beech Street, stopping 6th Street north and south. AIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator and the Engineer reported to the Council that satisfactory negotia- tions had been concluded with the Metro Sewer Board in the matter of formal approval , of an amendment to the Farmington Comprehensive Sewer Plan. As a result of these negotiations the Sewer Board would not require a written agreement on the part of the city to study and correct the problem of surface water inflow and ground water infiltration. Such an agreement was replaced by a statement of intent which would accompany the amendment approval The Engineer reported the the Council that he had not yet completed the plans and specifications for the Hill-Dee Street improvement. It was agreed on the part of the Council that the city had in fact, taken over and accepted, all of the streets in Hill-Dee by virtue of the City having now installed sewer and water in those streets. It was, however, further agreed that these streets now were under the jurisdiction and responsibility of Lamppa Construction and must be maintained by him until the Engineer accepts them. It was further agreed that if the contractor failed to maintain the streets in a satisfactory condition prior to acceptance by the City, such maintenance would be provided by City forces and billed back to the contractor. It was further decided that the.Engineer should have plans and specifica- tions ready for approval of the Council on September 4, 1973, looking toward taking bids, tenatively set for September 17, 1973, 2:00 P.M. 24 August 20, 1973 meeting cont. The City Attorney, in response to an inquiry by the Administrator, advised the Council that in newly acquired parkland, no permit should be issued to improve existing billboard and that notice to remove should be delayed at least until the condemnation appeal period had expired. The Council was advised of an upcoming League of Minnesota Municipality regional meeting to be held September 5, 1973, 6:30 P.M. in Red Wing. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd that a partial payment be approved for the construction of tennis courts to Carlson-Lavine, Inc. in the amount of $9,176.94. AIF, Motion Carried. The Council authorized the Administrator to work with Mr. Leon Orr in determining the methodology, the cost and the source of funds with which the city would hire an outside consulting firm to provide a feasibility study on the proposed multi- purpose arena in Farmington. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the General Services Superintendent be authorized to hire Mr. Paul Speiker as a permanent full time employee in job #2-I, Laborer. AIF, Motion Carried. The request of the Liquor Store Manager to hire Mr. Leslie Johnson as a permanent part-time employee was deferred. At the recommendation of the City Administrator, the Council agreed to waive the requirement of a performance bond for the seal coating contractor. There was considerable discussion between members of the Council, the Administrator and the City Attorney concerning the affect of new legislation on the City Elections. Both the Attorney and the Administrator informed the Council that it had been almost impossible to receive concise interpretations as to the effect of this legislation on Farmington. On the advice of Attorney, the Council instructed the Administrator to proceed with elections in the same manner and with the same proceedure as has been followed in the past. The Staff informed the Council that the model computations were very nearly completed regarding the new proposed special assessment policy and the Council could feel free to set a meeting to review these computations at any time. The Council informed the Attorney that many complaints were being received regarding the blockage of Railroad crossings in Farmington. The Council asked the Attorney to research this problem and to make recommendations that would cure the problem. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd that the attendance by Police Chief Metcalf at the annual Criminal Justice Course, August 22 thru 243, inclusive be approved. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #73-73 which places the Farmington City Council in favor of the Dakota County Commissioners establishing a county wide civil defense department. AIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the bills be approved for payment as presented and by adding to the list a bill from Ira Ives in the amount of $108.00. AIF, Motion Carried. The Council approved the request of the Fire Department to substitute the purchase of a 50 ft. ladder and a monitor deluge apparatus both to be covered by the original $1669.00 which had been appropriated for a 50 ft. ladder alone. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg A0 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL AUGUST 27, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Kuchera, McElmury. Absent: Trustee Hansen. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the minutes of 8/1/73; 8/6/73 and 8/13/73 be approved as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kaily, second by, Boyd that the recommendation of the Liquor Store Manager, Glen Moser, be accepted and that Leslie Johnson be hired as permanent part time retail clerk for the municipal liquor store. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #74-73 that public hearings for review of special assessments be set as follows for September 10, 1973, in the Farmington Civic Center and that the Attorney publish and notify: 71-25(A) Sewer District #1 7:30 P.M. 71-25(B) Water District #1 8:00 P.M. 72-12(A) Hill Dee Sewer Lateral 8:30 P.M. 72-12(B) Hill Dee Water Lateral 8:30 P.M. 73-9 (A) Harris Sewer Lateral 8:30 P.M. 73-9 (B) Harris Water Lateral 8:30 P.M. 73-8 Pine Knoll Water Lateral 9:15 P.M. 73-6 (A) West View Water Lateral 9:30 P.M. 73-6 (B) West View Sewer Lateral 9:30 P.M. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council made the following decisions concerning the special assessment policy under study: 1) The lateral equivalent charge (LEC) would be determined by the following formula: Pipe length x 2 x .20 2) All publicly owned land such as parks, playground, greenspace, would not be included in the assessable perimeters and that cost would be borne by the project. 3) All Specific C-1 zoning district areas would be assessed at 1/5 the normal area-wide assessment and density averaging would be permitted. Motion by Daily, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #75-73, recommendations to the Minnesota Highway Department in modifying T.H. 3. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd adopting resolution #76-73, setting a public.hearing To-r7-30 P.M. , September 17. 1973 for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning ordinance consisting of the adoption of a new map which is part of the ordinance, the City Attorney to notify and publish. APIF, Motion Carried. A specific decision was arrived at by the Counci in that the following projects with- in the 1973 Improvement schedule and 1974 proposed, would definitely not involve assessment hearings in 1973: Project 73-2 Water district #2 Project 71-24 Street Improvement Hill-Dee Project 70-11 R/W acquisition CSAH #31 Project 71-14 Street Improvement, Linden and 7th Sts. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg cc: Spec Assess File SS MHD Project Files 20-0 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present;. Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos and Engineer Blaisdell. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #77-73 approving of the plans and specifications for project 71-24, street improvement, Hill-Dee and setting the time for taking of bids for 3:30 P.M. , September 17, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. (NOTE: The City Administrator, during the Council meeting, called Mr. Gene Harris to inquire whether he would waive his right to a public hearing and accept assessment for the above project. Mr. Harris agreed to this and indicated he would sign the necessary papers the next day.) The Council authorized and directed the Administrator to contact the owners of the Bung and Kuchera properties on Linden to determine the feasibility of acquiring street dedication and report back to the Council. The Council instructed the Administrator to officially contact the Railroads in Farmington requesting a meeting with them to discuss the ever increasing, serious problem of crossing blockages by trains. The City Attorney informed the Council that the court commissioners had returned an award figure in the matter of the Neilan R/W condemnation. The Attorney explained to the Council that an offer on the part of the city to pay such amount does not pre- clude the city of later exerting its right to appeal said award. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd, adopting resolution #78-73 authorizing the Attorney to tendor payment to the condemnee in the full amount o t e award and upon refusal to accept, authorizing the Administrator to post an escrow amount with the court in the amount of 750 of the award. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd authorizing and directing the City Attoreny to prepare a construction easement which would permit the school to accomplish the necessary grading on that portion of land recently acquired by condemnation and which has been under dispute between the school and the Neilan's. APIF, Motion Carried. A report was made to the Council concerning a meeting of public officials and inter- ested downtown businessmen involving the tax increment approach to urban redevelop- ment. It was the consensus of those in attendance that a great deal of interest had been shown by the businessmen and that the Council still was willing to follow through upon a definite showing of interest on the part of the property owners. A petition was received and noted by the Council signed by residents on 1st Street who complained of unnecessary truck traffic on that street. The Council asked the Administrator to seek comments and recommendation from both the City Engineer and the Dakota County Traffic Engineer and report back to the Council. The Council requested the City Administrator to make an all out effort in securing the necessary priortiy for the new metropolitan Sewer Board Inceptor and Waste water treatment plant which was originally scheduled for completion in 1973. He was authori- zed to enlist the aid of Lakeville officials and others and to make whatever contacts and to attend whatever meetings would be necessary to accomplish the purpose. The Council discussed briefly the problem of establishing one-time charges for municipal services, service installation charge, and lateral equivalency charge. This matter was deferred until further imput could be received from the staff. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen that applications for reduction in the assessed valuation of real estate requested by the County for parcels #a6217, 15-32901 and Lease #73504 be approved as submitted, APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen that a partial payment be approved under project #71-25(B) to Layne-Minnesota in the amount of $5640.00. APIF, Motion Carried. A letter was read to the Council from Mr. Gary Kummer of the Black Stallion Restaurant in which he reaffirmed their intention to proceed with the construction of a restaurant in Farmington. He requested also that some consideration be given to a license fee in light of the fact that construction had been held up. The matter of license fee was deferred by the Council. 2 September 4, 1973 meeting cont. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd that the Council hereby instruct the City Engineer to send a certified letter to Lamppa Construction Co. , ordering that firm to begin the restoration work in conjunction with contract 1973-1, in a reasonable force no later than September 10, 1973, and to proceed with the restoration work in a reasonable manner, failure to do so, resulting in the City ordering the work done by others and charged to the Contractor. APIF, Motion Carried. A letter was read from the Minnesota Highway Department in which they expressed their reluctance to approve the filling of the ponding area at the Townsedge Shopping Center. The Council requested the Administrator to consult with the Shopping Center owners in the matter. The Council set 7:30 P.M. , September 12, as the time for the initial 1974 Budget meeting. The Council instructed the City Attorney to consult with the County Court in the matter of a continuing code violation at 626 4th Street, Farmington. Motion by Hansen, second by Daily that the Administrator be instructed to write a letter to the Developer of Pine Knoll Estates informing him that the city intends to hold him to the agreement made as regards streets during the plat approval procedure for Pine Knoll Estates. To advise him further that his plans and specifi- cations for the streets must be approved by the Engineer prior to the start of any construction and that failure to meet his obligation under the conditions of the plat approval could result in a refusal of the city to issue any further building permits. APIF, Motion Carried. The matter of sewer service replacement at the residence of Terry Stapf at 620 3rd Street was deferred to the meeting of September 17, 1973. The Administrator was requested to investigate the origin of two no parking signs in front of a residence at 11 Walnut Street. Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury that the bills as presented and with the addition of a bill in the amount of $813.00 be approved for payment. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL SEPTEMBER 10, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos and Engineer Blaisdell. The review of previous minutes was deferred to the meeting of September 17, 1973. Public Hearing called to order by the Mayor on project 71-25(A) , Sewer District #1 Trunks, at 7:30 P.M. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd that the above public hearing be closed and to adopt—resolution #79-73 adopting the assessment as amend- ed and certifying the roll to the County Auditor for levy on the taxes collectible in 1974. APIF, Motion Carried. Public hearing called to order by the Mayor on project 71-25(B) , Water District #1 Mains, at 8:00 P.M. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen that the above public hearing be closed and to adopt resolution #80-73 adopting the assessment as amended and certifying the roll to the County Auditor for levy on the taxes collectible in 1974. APIF, Motion Carried. G 2September 10, 1973, meeting cont. Public hearing called to order by the Mayor on project 72-12(A) and project 73-9(A) , Hill-Dee Sewer Laterals and Harris Sewer Laterals, at 8:30 P.M. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the above public hearing be closed and to adopt resolution #81-73 adopting the assessment as amended and certifying the roll to the County Auditor o� r levy on the taxes collectible in 1974. APIF, Motion Carried. Public hearing called to order by the Mayor on project 72-12(B) and 73-9(B) , Hill-Dee Water Laterals and Harris Water Laterals, at 8:30 P.M. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the above public hearing be closed and to adopt resolution #82-73 adopting the assessment as amended and certifying the roll to the County Au itor for levy on the taxes collectible in 1974. APIF, Motion Carried. Public hearing called to order by the Mayor on project 73-8, Pine Knoll Water Laterals at 9:15 P.M. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd that the above public hearing be closed and to adopt resolution #85-73 adopting the assessment as amended and certifying the roll to the County Auditor for levy on the taxes collectible in 1974. APIF, Motion Carried. Public Hearing called to order by the-Mayor on project 73-6(A) , Westview Acres Water Laterals at 9:30 P.M. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the above public hearing be closed and to adopt resolution #86-73 adopting the assessment as amended and certifying the roll to the County Auditor for levy on the taxes collectible in 1974. APIF, Motion Carried. Public hearing called to order by the Mayor on project 73-6(B) , Westview Acres Sewer Laterals at 9:30 P.M. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the above public hearing be closed and to adopt resolution #87-73 adopting the assessment as amended and certifying the roll to the County Auditor for levy on the taxes collectible in 1974. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted; William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SEPTIMBER 17, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the minutes of August 20, August 27, September 4, and September 10, 1973 be approved as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. as previously advertised for the purpose of reviewing the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance in the form of a new zoning map. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen that the public hearing be closed and that the Council adopt resolution #88-73 entitled Adopting the Proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance by approving the new zoning map. APIF, Motion Carried. The developers of West View Acres Replat appeared before the Council requesting signa- tures on the final plat of that subdivision, the preliminary plat of which had been approved by the Council earlier. In questioning the surveyor, Mr. Gene Jacobson, it was determined that the final plat differed only slighly in two instances from the preliminary plat, (a) two street name changes and (b) minor alterations to utility easements. Based on the above declaration Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #89-73, approval of the final plate-replat West View Acres 1st Addition. APIF, Motion Carried 2�3 September 17, 1973 meeting cont. The City Attorney informed the Council that in the matter of the County Highway 31, Neilan right of way condemnation that the condemnee had refused the commissioners award tendored by the city, the city had deposited with the District Clerk of Court 750 of the award and contact had been made with the County Engineer to take possession when the contractor was ready to move in. The City Attorney further informed the Council that he had written Mr. & Mrs. Neilan, advising them that when the contractor moved in to begin grading, the existing fences would at that time be removed and that they should make arrangements for securing their livestock along the new west R/W line. The Administrator brought to the Council, for their consideration, the matter of sewer replacement and repair at the residence of Terry Stapf, 620 3rd Street. The repair and maintenance of this service connection involved a reaming on May 1, at a total cost of $300.43, at that time the Council agreed to pay of that cost pending final determination as to the cause. On or about August 1, the pipe was exposed and was found to be clogged with roots with no damage to the pipe itself. This bill was presented to the City in the amount of $340.46. The Administrator informed the Council that misinformation given to the city had been passed on to Mr. Stapf, this misinformation being that the City would assume the cost of the repair because of damage to the pipe. The Council instructed the Administrator to inform Mr. Stapf of the two facts in the case and that under the existing policy of the city, Mr. Stapf would be liable for the entire bill of $340.46 and that the Administrator take steps to recover the $150.21 which was its volunteered one half share of the first bill. The above action taken on a Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen. Voting for: Boyd, Hansen, McElmury, Voting Against Daily, Kuchera. Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera„second by Hansen that the subdivision ordinance for the city be amid Title ll, chp 3, paragraph 4, by requiring the submittal of the final plat within 90 days following the approval of the preliminary plat. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the subdivision ordinance be amended by deleting Title ll, chp 4, paragraph 4 (c) , requiring the filing of convenant information with the plat. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #90-73 ordering an amended -eas15ility on project 71-11, Downtown Improvement. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #91-73 accepting from the Engineer an amended feasibility for project 71-11 In an amount of $109,097 and setting a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. , October 15, 1973 in the Farmington Civic Center. APIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator informed the Council that Mr. Duane Parker of the Farmington Industrial Development Corporation had conveyed to him the interest which that group has now in the possibility of creating a Housing and Redevelopment Authority in Farmington. The Council instructed the Administrator to discuss this matter with Mr. Parker and to come back with suggested nominations of people to constitute study committee on this subject. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen that the city secure uncertified quarterly audits of t'Fe— Liquor Fund until further notice. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the following charges involving Municipal services be established in conformance with the newly adopted assessment policy and assuming the concurrence of the Water Board: Sewer Inspection Permit Fee $15.00 Water Inspection Permit Fee $15.00 Sewer Lateral Equivalent Benefit Charge (LEC) per residential equivalent area $550.00 Water Lateral Equivalent Benefit Charge per residential equivalent area $400.00 Also that the Engineer, Attorney and Administrator present alternatives of working models to assist the Council in establishing the sewer and water service installation charge should be based on the short and long hook-up for water and sewer and also the improved vs the unimproved roadway. APIF, Motion Carried. 254 September 17, 1973 meeting cont. At the direction of the Council, sealed bids had been received at 3:30 P.M. this date. Sealed bids had been taken for the improvement of Hill-Dee Streets for contract #1973-5 project #71-24. The tabulation of the bids were presented to the Council as follows: Arnold Beckman, Inc. 61,496.84 McNamara-Vivant Const Co. 61,970.10 Fischer Construction 63,580.47 Northwest Bituminous Co. 65,935.05 Alexander Construction 68,518.20 Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the Council adopt resloution #92-73, awarding the bid on project 71-24 to Arnold Beckman, Inc. APIF, Motion Carried The Superintendent of General Services was authorized to immediately secure quotations for the repair of the roof on the existing City Garage. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd that the plans for the addition to the city garage Ne approved and the staff be authorized to prepare plans and specifications for approval by the Council. It would be the intent of the Council to secure sealed bids on this work as soon as the plans and specs are ready but to call for and mid 1974 completion date. APIF, Motion Carried. In the matter of -special assessments for the 1973 construction schedule, the Attorney was authorized to designate that portion of cost attributed to City owned property as . either ad valorem or lateral equivalent charge instead of a specific special assessment to the city parcels. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen to adopt resolution #93-73 requiring conformance with the plat approval stipulation of the Pine Knoll Estates Addition including providing for black top streets and the posting of a surety bond and suspending the issuance of building permits in the addition until compliance has been obtained. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Daily, second by Hansen that the Council call a special meeting for 7:30 P.M. September 24, 1973, in Council Chambers for the purpose of considering the 1974 budget.` APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera granting the request of Mrs. Harris to transfer the special assessment for sewer on one parcel to another parcel of which she is also owner. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd to approve a partial payment to Master Tank Co. , in the amount of $23,684.90. APIF, Motion Carried. The City Administrator was instructed to contact the Chief Judge of the County Court System to inform him that the Council was in agreement with the proposed new arrnagement for court services in Farmington. These would include the dispensing of court session in Farmington on alternate Saturdays to be replaced by a traffic and ordinance violation bureau with a rental fee to be negotiated. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried that the Council stand adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL SEPTEMBER 24, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Police Chief Metcalf and Liquor Store Manager Glen Moser. 255 September 24, 1973 meeting cont. Main purpose of the meeting was to review specific items of the 1974 budget as they pertain to the Police Department and the Liquor Store. The Council agreed in principle to the adequate capitalization of the improved liquor store and instructed the Administrator to make recommendations. This represented a specific reversal of earlier thinking which anticipated a capital buildup from gradual earnings. Mr. Moser's salary was set at $860.00 per month with the stipulation that it be reviewed after the liquor audit for the first half of 1974. The Council determined that the usual policy of hiring in the Police Department will be with emphasis on obtaining BCA qualified personnel. Consequently it was decided that the normal probationary period would be retained but no re- duction from the low end of the range would be used. The department head would set the specific starting salary within the prescribed range. Twenty hours per week, permanent, of clerk steno time was approved for the Police Department with the balance of 20 hours allotted to Administration. The clerk steno would spend the total 40 hours physically in the Police station except in cases of unusual circumstances. It was recognized that this ar- rangement of bringing administrative work to her might prove too cumbersome or inefficient and other arrangements would have to be made. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , Octo er 15, 1973, for the consideration of rezoning in the area of 3rd and Elm, Attorney to publish and notify. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR OCTOBER 1, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera, McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the attendance of Patrolman Bruce Robertson at the Police Firearms Instructor School on October 15 through October 18, 1973 be approved. APIF, Motion Carried. After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council that the City of Farmington for the present time, decline from becoming a member in the newly formed Suburban League of Municipalities but that word be sent to that organization that the City is in agreement with the principles and objectives of the new organization. The Administrator was instructed to inform Jim Haugen Ford Company that the City would participate in the cost of construction of new sidewalk adjacent to the Ford Garage to the extent of a normal 4 ft. sidewalk 78 feet long. The Council instructed the Administrator to answer the correspondence received from State Representative Tom Berg in regard to the sub-committee hearings on Dutch Elm Disease and Oak wilt control. The Council approved a partial payment under contract 1973-1 to Lamppa Construction Company in the amount of $88,561.79 with the reservation that the check not be issued until progress in the work of restoration be excelerated to the point of satisfaction to the Engineer. F' Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen that the Council adopt resolution #94-73 approving tie plans for the relocation of CSAH #70 by Dakota County. APIF, Motion Carried. 2�h October 1, 1973 meeting cont. The Council requested the Administrator to contact the main office for Townsedge Shopping Center to see whether an improvement could be affected in the control of debris and trash to the rear of the Shopping Center. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd that the bills be approved with the addition of T3000.00 to G. M. Gorgos. APIF, Motion Carried The Council instructed the Administrator to answer the correspondence from the State Highway Department regarding the improvement of TH #3 in Farmington and to express the Council's concurrence with their anticipated plans. The balance of the meeting was devoted to review and discussion of the proposed 197 budget. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL OCTOBER 5, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 5:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Kuchera, McElmury. Absent: Trustee Hansen. Also Present: Administrator Ford. The Administrator informed the Council that he had written to the Developer of Pine Knoll Estates as per instructions of the Council informing him that no building permits will be issued until either a performance bond had been established or an escrow account. The Council instructed the Administrator working in conjunction with the Attorney to take whatever steps would be necessary to assure compliance of the stipulations included in the plat approval relative to that subdivision. The Council instructed the Administrator to inform the Dakota County Administrator that Councilmember Eugene Kuchera had been appointed as Farmington's representative on the County Court House building disposition study group. The Council accepted the resignation of Patrolman Tom Ingram effective October 16, 1973. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the City employee Mr. Mark Tarmann to the position of patrolman permanent full-time effective October 17, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council established the mileage allowance for officials and employees at $.12 per mile. The Administrator was instructed to talk to Mr. John McBrien in regard.to the open annexation files presently in the office of the Minnesota Municipal Commission. and to instruct Mr. McBrien to report back to the Council with firm recommendations as to how to proceed with a satisfactory conclusion of these pending matters. Motion by Kuchera, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #95-73 approving of the list o cels qualifying as District #15, Rural Tax District for the tax collectible year 1974. APIF, Motion Carried. 257 October 5, 1973 meeting cont. The Council proceeded with the final review of the 1974 budget and instituted the following changes: Deduct $39,000 which represents and anticipated surplus from 1973, deduct $4500 which is the anticipated first years bond payments on the Liquor Store improvement fund which would be anticipated to be paid out of the liquor fund, deduct $3000 out of Capitaloutlay for General Services Pick-up truck, deduct $7500 from capital outlay, Park and Rec. Land Acquisition. It was recognized that these changes should result in a tax levy well below the tax levy limitation and approximately at the same level of taxation as 1973. MotionbyMcElmury, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #96-73 which adopts the 1974uu get and authorizes its certification to the County Auditor. APIF, Motion Carried Motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR OCTOBER 15, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera, McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford and Engineer Blaisdell and Police Chief Metcalf. The newly appointed Police Officer, Mark Tarmann was introduced to the Council and was administered the oath of office. The Mayor opened the public hearing previously scheduled for 7:30 P.M. in the matter of rezoning a parcel of property adjoining the Jim Haugen Ford Dearler. The Mayor inquired whether anyone in the audience cared to address himself to this matter. Their was no response. The Administrator presented to the Council a signed letter of consent from each abutting property owner to the subject parcel. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution#106-73 that parcel #6246, the south 70 ft. of lot 6, block 26, Original Town, be hereby rezoned from the present R-3 to B-2 zoning district. . APIF, Motion Carried. The Mayor opened the public hearing previously scheduled for 7:30 P.M. concerning project #71-11, Downtown Improvement. Alengthy discussion resulted with members of the Council and the audience as well as Mr. E.W. Ahlberg, Dakota County Com- missioner and Mr. Jim Gabiou, Dakota County Engineer. Farmingtons consulting Engineer Don Blaisdell presented to the Council his amended feasibility which had been reduced in estimated cost considerably as a result of the sewer televised report which he had recently received. Mr. Gabiou informed the Council that in all honesty he would have to recommend to the County Board that the County not participate in the cost of this project at this time. Mr. Ahlberg then indicated that not withstanding Mr. Gabiou's recommendation it was still possible for a favorable decision from the board. He further informed the Council that the board would probably insist on paralled parking but that they very will might deviate from the design standard of 52 ft. width to the present 58 ft width on 3rd St. Following an intra Council discussion there was then the following motion: Motion by Daily, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #97-73 ordering plans and specifications for project 71-11 Downtown Improvement with the following conditions (a) that the plans and. specifications be prepared if the County consents to parti- cipate in the cost. (b) That parallel parking be provided for and required. (c) That the existing width be approved by the County Board. APIF, Motion Carried. 20-8 October 15, 1973 meeting cont. A discussion and background review was entered into concerning the construction of street improvement in Pine Knoll Addition. It was pointed out that the plat approval for that addition was contingent upon the developer providing blacktop streets for any and all residents in the addition. The staff informed the Council that several discussions had taken place with the developer and upon recommendation of the staff the following resolutions were adopted in conjunction with this improvement: Project 73-11 Street Improve, Phase I, Pine Knoll Addition: Motion by Kuchera, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #98-73 which determines the�uacy of the petition for improvement on proj . 73-11 and order a feasibility report from the Engineer. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #99-73 accepting the feasibility in the amount of $34,811.00, approving the executed waiver of public hearing and acceptance of assessment of 1000 of the cost by the developer. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #100-73 ordering plans antic specifications for that portion of.Dunbar in phase I and all of 203rd Street with the plat. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen to adopt resolution #101-73 approving the plans and specifications, authorizing the work to be one y change order to con- tract 1973-5, fund #6-23-73 and authorizing the preparation of the assessment roll. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #102-73 approving the plans and specifications of Dakota County for CSAH #31. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen to adopt resolution .#103-73 approving the plans and specifications of Dakota- County for CSAH #74. APIF, Motion Carried. The Administrator informed the Council that Mrs. Grace Brosseth had requested their personal suggestion as to an appropriate permanent memorial for her deceased husband, Amy, who had been active in civic and municipal affairs for many years and in fact died while in office as a Village Council Trustee. The individual Council members stated they would speak personally with Mrs. Brosseth. Mr. Leon Orr, the Council representative for the Citizens Study Committee for a multi-purpose recreational center presented a report to the Council. He stated that the committee had screened 15 proposals from various consulting firms and that the committee recommended that the Council award the undertaking to the firm of Adkins-Jackels of St. Paul, he further indicated that the study would consist of three segments (a) expense/income financing (b) basic building design (c) sub-soil conditions. Motion by Hansen, second by Daily to adopt resolution #105-73 authorizing and directing the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with Adkins-Jackels to undertake the feasibility study, not to exceed $3000 in cost, the funds to come from the Park and Recreation budget of first 1973 and then 1974. APIF, Motion Carried. The Mayor informed the Council that he had received the names of nominees from the Farmington Industrial Developement Corporation of members of a newly formed HRA Study Committee. The Mayor and the Council asked the Administrator to act in the capacity of Executive Director for this committee and to schedule the organizational meeting for 7:30 P.M. , October 23, 1973. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd authorizing and directing the Administrator to request sealed bids for one new Police Car as early as possible within the requirements of the law. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera approving as presented the minutes of 9/17, 9724, 10/1, 10/5/73. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the Council approve the list of bills with the exception of the bill from Gopher supply for one hand gun. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen to adopt resolution #104-73 approving the list of delinquent Municipal Services and authorizing certification to the County Auditor. APIF, Motion Carried. 259 October 15, 1973 meeting cont. It was decided by the Council that the residency requirement for Police Chief Metcalf at the time of his hiring be set aside and that the normal city personnel policy apply. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL OCTOBER 29, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos. The Administrator informed the Council that bids had been received and publicly opened and read at 3:00 P.M. One bid had been received from Jim Haugen Ford in the amount of $3625.00 with 30 to 60 day delivery. The Council was further informed that they had budgeted $7400 for two cars. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the bid of Jim Haugen Ford be accepted an award of bid forthwith be made. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury that final payment in the amount of $10,260.28 be made to McNamara-Vivant Co. for contract 1972-1. Voting for: Daily, Boyd, Hansen, McElmury. Voting against: Kuchera. Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen that final payment in the amount of $449.98 oma Te to McNamara-Vivant which covers the full cost of blacktopping the Liquor Store Parking Lot the funds for which would come from the Liquor Store Improvement Fund. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Daily that the City Council adopt resolution #107-73 approving of the application of a new Savings and Loan office locating in Farm- ington. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera adopting resolution #108-73 authorizing the Ci y Attorney to render and offer payment in full in the amount of $10,925.00 which was the court commissioners award in the Feely Condemnation and if payment is refused to deposit 750 of this amount with the Clerk of Court. APIF, Motion. Carried. In the matter of an alledged encroachment of easement by Gerald G. Ristow, the Council instructed the City Attorney to write Mr. Ristow to inform him that lack of action on the part of the City at this time, in no way precludes or waives our rights in the future, and to take no legal action unilaterally at this time but to join in an action if one is instituted by the Fair Board. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen to adopt resolution #109-73 approving the plans and specifications for a garage addition and setting the time and date for the taking of bids for 3:00 P.M. , December 17, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Daily that the contract with Adkins-Jackels, entered intoy the City, for a feasibility study of a multi-purpose arena be placed under the jurisdiction of the Park and Recreation Committee to report its recommendations to the Council. The Council also authorized and directed the Administrator to prepare a letter of gratitude for the work performed by the citizens study com- mittee in reviewing, evaluating, and recommending to the Council a firm to make the study. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council was informed by the Administrator of negotiations with the Railroad involving the acquisition of fill material from their R/W. He was instructed to continue with these negotiations and report back to the Council. 2F;(1 October 29, 1973 meeting cont: Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #110-73 setting a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. , Wednesday, December 12, 1973 for assessment of project 73-11, Street Improvement, Phase I, Pine Knoll Addition. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #111-73 setting a public hearing for 7:45 P.M. , Wednesday, December 12, 1973 for assessment of project 71-24, Street Improvement, Phase I, Hill-Dee and Hill-Dee 2nd Addition. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd to adopt resolution #112-73 setting a public hearing for 8:15 P.M. , Wednesday, December 12, 1973 for assessment of project 73-2, Water Mains, Water District #2. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council requested the Administrator to inquire of the Township of Empire as to the possibility of their vacating that portion of 7th Street platted north of the north R/W line of Linden Street. This would be preparatory to acquiring street R/W for the improvement of Linden Street. General Services Superintendent, Bill Hince, informed the Council of the intention of Clarence Griebenow to retire on November 30, 1973, at which time he will have completed 22 years of public employment with the City of Farmington. Motion by Hansen, second by Boyd that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council instructed the City Attorney to publish the proposed salary increases in the 1974 budget for the Mayor and Councilman as prescribed by law. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR NOVEMBER 5, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Absent: Trustee Boyd. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos and Engineer Blaisdell. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen to approve the list of election judges and the location of the polls. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council discussed the general philosophy of assessment concerning water district #2 with City Attorney G. M. Gorgos. It was decided that the Ad valorem share for that project would be $50,000.00 and the Council requested the staff to prepare a fact sheet on the assessments for the project. The Council decided to utilize the present policy for assessment for streets in Hill-Dee but to adjust for fair share the small front footage lots within the cul-de-sacs. It was also decided that the normal assessment to Village parkland property be paid for by ad valorem. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to approve the following partial payments: Contract 1973-1 Lamppa, Est #5 7,492.41 Contract 1973-3 Master Tank, Est #4 5,252.09 Contract 1973-5 Beckman, Est #1 27,774.00 APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg 261 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL NOVEMBER 12, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Hansen, Kuchera, McElmury. Absent: Trustee Boyd. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the minutes of October 29, 1973, be approved. APIF, Motion Carried. The purpose of this meeting was primarily to discuss project 71-11, Downtown Improvement. The Council was informed that following the appearance of representa- tives from the City at the Dakota County Board of Commissioners meeting, the County passed a resolution agreeing to participate in their share of the cost of this improvement. It was conditioned, however, upon agreement by the City to accept conversion of all of Co. Rd. #37 from its intersection with Highway #3 to its inter- section with Ash Street, upon completion of this project and upon completion of the extension of #31. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #113-73 agreeing to the above terms with a copy of resolution to be sent to tYe o� APIF, Motion Carried. The Council after extensive discussion, with staff and people in the audience, made the following determinations in regard to this project and requested the Administrator and the Engineer to consult with County Officials and to seek their concurrence in these stipulations: 1. That the County work and the City work be combined into a single set of plans and specifications with the City Engineer preparing those which are relative for the City works" 2. That two separate contracts be negotiated but that both contracts be necessarily tied for a single bid taking with safeguards provided against unbalanced bid items. 3. The County and the City to conduct its own inspection of its own work. 4. Design Criteria: (a) Straight curb line (b) Present street width (c) Include new ornamental street liting (d) Include other special features, i.e. , plantings, benches, unusual side- walk treatment, pedestrian walkway. S. City Engineer will prepare plans and specs using such consultants as he deems necessary including the City Planner. He shall receive imput from Downtown businessmen at a first meeting to be held November 19, 1973, 7:30 P.M. in the Civic Center Conference Room. 6. Engineer will immediately notify all utility companies, other levels of government and organizations who might be affected by this project and to assure that any work contemplated by them will be done prior to this project. 7. Included in the plans will be a provision of a disposal area for all excess materials including concrete, in the Feely Parkland site. 8. This City project will be included in the composite bond sale for 1974 improvements. 9. Provide for a pre-bid conference. 10. Provide for an immediate conference with. the low bidder after the taking of bids and prior to award to remove all possible doubt as .to availability of materials before the project is started. 11. Time Schedule: (a) First review of plans and specifications by the City Council 02/4/74 (b) Pre bid conference 02/8/74 (c) Final review of plans and specifications by the City Council 2/18/74 (d) Publication of notice of bids 3/14/74 (e) Advertise for bond sale 4/01/74 (f) Taking of construction bids 4/15/74 (g) Pre-Award conference 4/16/74 (h) Award of construction bid 5/01/74 (i) Sale of Improvement Bonds 5/01/74 (j) Commence Construction 6/03/74 (k) Approximate completion of project (30 working days) 7/12/74 (1) Receipt of bond funds 7/15/74 12. Liquidated damages - $500 per day. 262 November 12, 1973 meeting cont. The Council requested the Administrator to include on the next Council meeting agenda an item for discussion dealing with the energy crises. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen authorizing the final payment for Tennis Court construction to Carlson-LaVine, in the amount of $2360.99 making a grand total of $19,156.79 for the project. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council requested the Administrator to again contact Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad concerning the condition of the crossings in Farmington and attempt to get them repaired the Attorney was also instructed to contact the Public Service Commission as to the status of the requested rehearing. The Council was informed that fill was being secured along the railroad R/W, where the fill was contributed at no cost and the loading was being done by the railroad at no cost The City, however, is doing the hauling with hired trucks. The Counci was informed that approximately 2182 yds. had been hauled in ata cost $918.00 for a unit cost of $.42 per cubic yard. The staff were instructed to continue to haul but to monitor the operation very closely and at such time as the production were to fall below acceptable limits to cease the operation. A letter was read into the record written to Layne-Minnesota Company in regard to contract 1973-2, deep well construction, by D. S. Blaisdell, City Engineer. The jest of the letter was that their performance under this contract has not been acceptable and that steps must be taken by them to begin drilling around the clock to assure the City the needed supply of water within a very short period of time. The Engineer was instructed to consult with the City Attorney to see what other available steps would be open to the City to insure satisfactory completion of this work. The Administrator informed the Council that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in answer to an inquiry had informed the City that . Farmington was No. 13 on a Metropolitan list of priority projects for infiltration/inflow analysis. The PCA indicated that funds were not now available but as soon as they. were to become available they would initiate this request for grant money. The Council approved the use of Council Chambers by the Dakota County Home Economist on January 8, 1974 between 12:30 and 4:30 P.M. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted; William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR NOVEMBER 19, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Hansen, Kuchera and McElmury. Absent: Trustee Boyd. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera authorizing final payment on contract#1973-4 To Display Fixtures, Inc. , for the remodeling of the liquor store upon recom- mendation and final inspection by Glen Moser, Liquor Store Operator, and with- holding from final payment the amount of $1066.23 representing liquidated damages as computed in the letter to the contractor by the Administrator, dated August 1, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. Mr. Terry Stapf,. 620 3rd Street, appeared before the Council in connection with a disputed bill involving the cleaning and repair of the sewer connection at that property owned by him. After discussion the Council deferred this action to the next meeting and requested the Administrator to invite both Mr. Jack Sauber and Bill Hince at which time, it was hoped, this matter could be settled. Police Chief, Bob Metcalf, requested of the Council, permission to prepare plans and specifications for the second new squad car and was granted such permission. Specifications were to be ready for presentation to the Council at the next meeting. d6 3 November 19, 1973 meeting cont. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to approve the bills for payment as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 8:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR NOVEMBER 26, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera, McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell. Motion by Daily, second by Hansen that the specifications as presented, for the purchase of a new squad car be approved in that the taking of bids be set for 3:00 P.M. , December 17, 1973. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera authorizing the. staff to sell the "trade-in sq-- car in an amount not less than $500.00. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the Farmington Police Department be authorized to participate in the student tag along program of Inver Grove Hills Junior College which provides for a student to get on the job training in an observer capacity at. approximately 15 hours per week with no pay or allowances. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council discussed a memo from the Administrator dated November 23, 1973 which presented the results of a meeting between the staff and a representative group of downtown businessmen involving project 71-11, downtown improvement. After a lengthy discussion there was a Motion by Hansen, second by Daily that the Engineer prepare. plans and specifications accordance with the points set forth as being in agreement with this memo and that further: a. The street be disigned at a 56 ft. width. b. The staff be instructed to explore the possibilities of providing funds for the improvement of the Railroad leased municipal parking lot. c. That the proposed project be submitted to the Planning Commission at their meeting of November 27 and ask that they determine whether or not the proposed project is in compliance with the Village Compre- hensive Plan. APIF, Motion Carried. Trustee Hansen requested the Administrator to include on the agenda of the next meeting a discussion involving the possible reduction of municipal garbage col-. lection service. Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury that the staff be authorized to employ the services of Zweber Realty to appraise the value of land proposed to be acquired for R/W for the improvement of Linden Street in accordance with the parcels delineated on the drawing prepared by D.S. Blaisdell and Assoc. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the Liquor Store Manager be authorized to ire Paul. J. Stotko as permanent part time retail liquor clerk. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council was informed through correspondence from Peoples Natural Gas that the rate increase would be effective December 27, 1973 amounting to approximately 5 to 70 of the typical residential customers bill. 2h4 November 26, 1973 meeting cont. The Council was informed that the City had received the supplemental Grant Payment from the State Park Fund from the Office of Local and Urban Affairs in the amount of $8272.71. The Council was informed that a meeting would be held shortly with the Metropolitan Sewer Board to review with the municipalities the need- for them to review and revise their user charger rates. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted; William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR DECEMBER 3, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera, McElmury. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos. The minutes of 11/5/73, 11/12/73, 11/19/73. and 11/26/73 were deferred. Mr. Terry Stapf of 620 3rd St. again appeared before the Council on a matter which had been deferred from a previous meeting involving the controversial cost of repairing his sewer service connection line. After considerable discussion with Mr. Stapf, Mr. Bill Hince and Mr. Jack Sauber the following motion was made. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the City participate in the cost of his sewer repair to the extent of 50% of the two combined bills from Sauber Plumbing which amount to $320.45 of which the City has already paid $150.22 leaving a balance to be paid by the City of $170.23. Voting for: Daily, Hansen, Kuchera. Voting against: Boyd, McElmury. Motion Carried. Following a general discussion concerning the level of municipal garbage col- lection service, Motion by Hansen, second by McElmury that beginning January 1, 1974, normal resi ential garbage pickup would be on a once per week basis and there would be no Saturday, Sunday or holiday pickup. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen, authorizing the payment of partial payment 72 to Arnold Beckman, Inc. in the amount of $61,131.67. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera authorizing the partial payment #5 to Master Tank Co. , in the amount of $7866.08. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council took note that the signed purchase order had been received on the newly ordered squad car with Jim Haugen Ford Company, Farmington. The Council referred to the City Attorney the dispute involving Mrs. Joyce Clay surrounding the controversy of restoration of the alley in which the City had given her permission to construct a sewer line to her newly constructed house. The Council reviewed a letter received from Mrs. Joyce Clay involving the design of a proposed plan for the downtown improvement. The Council recognized her objection to a proposed pedestrian walkway which at the present time is necessary to serve her business with truck traffic. The Council in reviewing this proposed walkway, which resulted from a joint-meeting with the staff and a downtown bus-_ iness group would place an undue burden on her business and possibly others and the Engineer was instructed to delete that walkway from his preliminary plans. Motion by. Hansen, second by McElmury to approve the form of easement and agreement received by Northern Natural Gas in regard to R/W acquisition for the extension of CSAH #31 and 'authorizing and directing the Clerk to sign said agreement and. easements. APIF, Motion Carried. ?G5 December 3, 1973 meeting cont. Motion by McElmury, second by Boyd that the statement in the amount of $769.69 payable to the City Building Inspector, relative to attached Certificates of Occupancy be approved for payment. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council was informed of a very important meeting of the Metropolitan Council development framework study to be held by the Physical Development Committee of the Metro Council at 1:30 P.M. , Wednesday, December 5, 1973, in the Metropolitan Council Chambers. The Council determined in the interest of inter-governmental courtesy to waive the City share of the building permit fee relative to the proposed new Dakota County Maintenance Building in Farmington but necessarily assess the State surcharge of $75.00. The Council reviewed a memorandum dated November 29, 1973 by the City Administrator indicating that in his opinion, in view of the gasoline shortage, that the present capacity for City vehicles was probably a maximum of 20 days which in his opinion was probably inadequate to assure the continuance of essential and emergency services in the facr of unforeseen circumstances. The Council authorized him to investigate ways and means of increasing the capacity. The Council was informed that the condemnation proceedings, Dakota County vs William R. Adeleman would be held in the Farmington Council Chambers on December 6, 1973, at 1:30 P.M. at the request of Edward A Kuntz, Chairman, Court Appointed Commissioners. Motion made, and carried to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. until the next scheduled meeting at 7:30 P.M. , December 12, 1973 Respectfully submitted; William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL DECEMBER 10, 1973 The meeting was convened at 7:30 P.M. Lacking a quorum the meeting was continued to the next regular Council meeting of December 12, 1973 Respectfully submitted; William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg 266 MINUTES COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL DECEMBER 12, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Hansen, Kuchera, McElmury. Absent Trustee Boyd. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of 11/5; 11/12; 11 19; 11/26 and 12/3/73. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council designated G. M. Gorgos at temporary acting Clerk-Treasurer during the absence of the City Administrator from December 29 through January 5, 1974. The Council was informed that on October 29, 1973, by resolution 110-73 and 111-73 respectively, public hearings had been set for this date on projects 73-11, Pine-Knoll Street Improvement and 71-24, Hill Dee Street Improvement. The Council was advised that after the passage of these resolutions, the staff was unable to secure the necessary cost figures in time for publication of notice of hearing and mailed notice. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #114-73 setting a public hearing to consider the assessment roll for project 71-24, Hill Dee Street Improvement for 7:35 P.M. , February 4, 1974. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #115-73 setting a public hearing to consider the assessment roll for project 73-11, Pine Knoll Street Improvement for 7:30 P.M. , February 4, 1974. The Attorney was requested to make the necessary publication and mailed notice. APIF, Motion Carried. Concerning the assessment hearing for project 70-11, CSAH #31 extension, R/W acquisition, the Council decided to defer the setting of the hearing until such time as the litigation in that matter had been concluded. The Council was informed that in regard to the proposed street improvement of Linden and 7th Streets, project 71-14 that drawings and a fact sheet had been mailed to all those land owners from whom R/W must be obtained. Contact had also been made with Marvin and Ruth Kuchera and an offer tendered. The Council deferred action on the offer to the Kucheras pending an engineers report con- cerning the possibility of relocating the center line. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that December 24, 1973 be designated a special holiday for all city employees. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen to adopt resolution #116-73 accepting the tabulation of votes as submitted by the election judges on t e annual Village election of December 4, 1973 as follows: TOTAL VOTES CAST 699 PRECINCT 1 2 3 TOTAL Mayor (one to be elected) Daily - 188 244 40 472 Schulz 68 55 3 126 Other 5 8 3 16 Council (two to be elected) Graphenteen 200 226 32 458 Akin 160 139 43 342 Weisbrich 101 117 10 228 Hansen 80 129 9 218 Ketelboeter 11 14 7 32 Callan 6 4 6 16 NOTE: Total for Council will not add up to total votes cast because of ballots on which only one candidate was voted for the spoiled ballots. APIF, Motion Carried. December 12, 1973 Council minutes cont. The Council took under advisement the memorandum received from F. James Erchul, Civil Defense Director, State of Minnesota, requesting that the Council appoint a local field coordinator. The Council was informed that the recent Police Testing validation study conducted by the Minnesota Department of Administration had now been concluded and results of that sudy would soon be sent to the City. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the City's share of this cost be authorized for payment. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the first annual (organization meeting of the Council shall be held at 7:30 P.M. , January 2, 1974. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council was informed that the regular meeting of the Planning Commission which would regularly fall on Christmas Day, December 25, 1973 be rescheduled for December 26, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the bills be approved for payment with the addition of an item in the amount of $28.39 to Gerster Jewelry. APIF, Motion Carried. The Council decided that the use of the Youth Center for band practice was in- appropriate and that it would be discontinued. The Council decided to take no action at this time regarding the increased capacity for automotive fuel storage by the City. The City Attorney was requested to prepare an ordinance amendment which would accomplish the intent of the legislature regarding terms of office for elected officials of Farmington. This ordinance was to be available for consideration at the meeting of the Council on January 2, 1974. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 8:30 P.M. as previously published for project 73-2, Water Mains, Water District #2. Several land owners and citizens took part in a lengthy discussion with the Council as to how the assessment had been arrived at and the assessment policy which had been applied. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen to adopt resolution #117-73 approving the assessment roll with amendments and instructing t e clerk to certify same to the County Auditor pursuant to state law. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted; William J. Ford City Administrator MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR DECEMBER 17, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Hansen, Kuchera, McElmury. Absent : Trustee Boyd. Also Pressnt: Councilman Elect Akin, Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos. The staff reported to the Council that bids had been taken on the City garage addition at 3:00 P.M. that day. The bids received were as follows: Rumpza Builders $15,921.34 Forbrook Construction 16,950.00 Elder Jones, Inc. 161952.00 John Sahf 17,200.00 Elview Construction 189554.00 Nichols Construction 18,574.48 Paul S. Gray Co. 20,321.00 Wensman Construction NO BID BOND 1Flg December 17, 1973 Council minutes cont. Motion€ by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #118-73 awarding the contract to Rumpza Builders, Inc. in the amount o 15,921.34 an in accordance with the budget amendments as indicated in the Administrators memo dated 12/17/73. APIF, Motion Carried. The staff reported to the Council that bids had been received at 3:00 P.M. this day on a new squad car. There was one bid received from Jim Haugen Ford-Mercury Company in the amount of $4326.33. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the award be made to Jim Haugen Ford-Mercu�o. in the amount of $4326.33 in accord- ance with the budget memo dated 12/17/73. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera,. second by Hansen that Patrolman Bruce Robertson, having completed successfully his six months probation period as of December 5, 19739 and upon recommendation of Police Chief Robert Metcalf, as of that date, he be considered full time permanent employee. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that Marilyn Walton be authorized to attend a one day report school on 12/18.73, APIF, Motion Carried. The Council set a special meeting for 7:30 P.M. , December 27, 1973. Following a general discussion concerning the present city curfew ordinance, the Council decided to take no action. There was a discussion concerning the advisability of adopting an ordinance holding property owners responsible for the clearance of snow from their abutting sidewalks with particular emphasis in the business district. The Council asked the City Attorney to draw up two or three typical ordinances for presentation to the Council. The Police Chief informed the Council of the possibility of the Police Department having donated to them by the Polaris Company the use of a Snowmobile during the winter months. The Council asked the chief to prepare a staff paper to include all of the benefits and all of the disadvantages for presentation to the Council. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt an amendment to Title 1, chapter 11, TR—tion 1 of the Village Code which annexes to the city a certain parcel of land on Linden Street upon petition of the owner, Owne Pool. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen to make retroactive to June 4, 1973, the date upon which city employee Marilyn Walton would be considered to have become a permanent full time employee and thereby entitled to all of the relevant benefits. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that Liquor store manager Glen Moser be auth- orized to attend the annual convention of Municipal Liquor Store Managers in Minneapolis February 13 and 14, 1974. APIF, Motion Carried. The administrator and the Attorney reported to the Council that in regard to proposed project 71-14, Street Improvement, Linden and 7th Streets, that property owners, Marvin and Ruth Kuchera, had refused a request to dedicate R/W and had declined an offer by the city to purchase R/W. It was their position that no R/W be taken from them but that the center line of Linden Street be diverted to the north to pass through land already owned by the city. No action was taken by the Council. Motion by McElmury, second by Hansen that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 8:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted; William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg 269 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL DECEMBER 27, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Boyd, Hansen, Kuchera. Absent : Trustee McElmury. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that police Chief Robert Metcalf be appointed to permanent status inasmuchas his one year probation period has expired. APIF, Motion Carried. Police Chief Metcalf reported to the Council that the Police Department, had in fact, taken possession temporarily of a donated snowmobile. In a discussion with the Council it was agreed that the snowmobile be used for only selective purposes at the discretion of the Chief. Motion by Boyd, second by Kuchera authorizing the above use of said machine. APIF, Motion Carried. Warren Sifferath, Chairman of the HRA Study Committee, formally presented to the Council the recommendation of that committee, copies of which had been earlier distributed to the Council members. The Council accepted the recommendations and the Mayor commended all of the members of the committee for their work in developing these recommendations. Mr. Leon Orr, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission, presented to the Council, a completed feasibility study on the multi-purpose arena. The Council took no action on the feasibility and again the Mayor commended the members of the citizens study committee and the Park and Recreation Commission for their work in this matter. Motion by Kuchera, second by Hansen that the following named individuals be employed by the Park and Recreation Commission tempprarily part time employees. Ann Novitzki Teri Giblertson Judy Hunter Julie Reininger Judy Hince Diane Thelen APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Boyd, second by Hansen that the license charge for the Black Stallion i West of $2,000 for the year 1973 be reduced to $1,000 in view of the fact that they were not in operation. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Hansen, second by Kuchera that the bills be approved for paymment as presented. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted; William J. Ford City Administrator