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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 1974
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor Daily, Trustee Akin, Graphenteen, Kuchera and McElmury
Also present: Attorney Gorgos
Absent: Administrator Ford
The first item of business consisted of the swearing in of new council members
Patrick Akin and LeRoy Graphenteen who each did take the oath of office and
properly signed the same.
Motion by Graphenteen, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #R1-74 that Trustee
Kuchera be designated as Acting Mayor in the absence of Mayor Daily. AIF, motion
carried.
Motion by Kuchera, second by Graphenteen that the Dakota County Tribune be designated
as tFe official newspaper of the City of Farmington and that publication of the coun-
cil meeting minutes be made. AIF, motion carried.
Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the 1st National Bank of Farmington be
e-s gnated as the official depository for the City of Farmington. AIF, motion
carried.
Motion by Graphenteen, second by Kuchera that regular council meetings be held on
tFe 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. AIF, motion carried.
Motion by Graphenteen, second by Kuchera that an ordinance pertaining to City Elections,
Office rs and terms of office be passed and that Title 1, Chapter 5, section 1, of
the City Code of the City of Farmington be amended accordingly. AIF, motion carried.
The status of administrative appointments serving indefinite terms as well as the
status of Consultants, Advisors and the Contracted Services were reviewed. No action
was taken by the council to change thhherr status of any of the above.
Robert Shirley was reappointed to aeon ryear term to the Water Board.
Leon Orr was appointed to a one year term on the Park and Recreation Advisory Board.
Doris Thelen was appointed to a two year term as member of the Park and Recreation
Board replacing Phyllis Brosseth. Robert Boeckman was appointed as an Ex-Officio
member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board replacing Jay Rasmussen. The term
of J. Allan Corrigan which expires on 12-31-74 was not filled, with the Mayor re-
questing that recommendations to fill said position be made to the City Council by
February 4, 1974.
James Hebert was reappointed to the Planning Commission for an additional term of
one year. Kenneth Hanson, Jr. , was reappointed to the Commission for a term of One
year. These appointments would likewise apply to the Board of Adjustment. The
position on the Planning Commission and BOA which is now occupied by Dan Nicolia
was not yet filled. There is some question as to whether or not Mr. Nicolai will
be available for said position. The Mayor, therefore, deferred any action until
February 4, 1974.
Norman Hansen was reappointed as a member of the Human Rights Commission for a term
of one year. Ken Hanson, Jr. , was also reappointed for a period of one year. The
position occupied by Sidney Rhinehart and Jean Kohler are currently vacant with the
request submitted by the Mayor that recommendations be made for replacement of Mr.
Rhinehart and Mrs. Kohler by the meeting of February 4, 1974.
The Council reviewed the surety and indemnity bonds filed with and on behalf of the
City. They likewise reviewed the schedule of charges and fees., all of which were
deemed appropriate for the year of 1974 unless changed upon subsequent review.
Applications for non-intoxicating malt liquor licenses had been submitted by Farmington
Lanes, George H. Welles, and the Clifford Larson Post 189. Motion by Kuchera, second .
by Daily to grant said licenses. AIF, motion carried.
A discussion was held on the matter of R/W acquisition for Linden Street. The council
deferring from taking any present action until the project could be staked out by the
City Engineer.
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Minutes of 1/2/74 cont.
Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the minutes of the meetings of
December 10, December 12, December 17 and December 27, 1973, be approved as
presented. Voting for: Daily, Kuchera, McElmury. Voting against: none.
Abstaining: Akin, Graphenteen. Motion carried.
Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that Mark Tarmann be authorized to
attend Police School in Rochester. AIF, motion carried.
Mayor Daily brought up the fact that the HRA Study Committee made certain
recommendations regarding the establishment of and HRA Committee. Questions
were raised as to the type of control the City Council could exercise as well
as whether or not the City might be able to at any time repeal any ordinance
which had created such an authority. It was decided by the council that
before any affirmative action would be taken they would like to meet with
Mike Auger with the request that he attend the regular Council meeting of
February 4, 1974.
An application was submitted to the City Council by Christ and Stella Hammer
for a variance to the Zoning Ordinance which would permit them to erect a
Mobile Home on their land, said request being based upon hardship. This matter
was referred to the Planning Commission.
Motion by Kuchera, second by Graphenteen to adopt resolution #R2-74 setting
February 11, 1974, as an election date for a special election to determine
whether or not the City should issue its General Obligation Bonds in the
amount of $670,000 for the construction, erection, and otherwise equipping
a multi-purpose arena. AIF, motion carried.
Trustee Kuchera complained about the Railroad blocking the crossings within
the limits of the City of Farmington. Trustee Kuchera was joined in the
complaint by Mayor Daily and the other councilmen present. Mayor Daily and
councilman Kuchera, Graphenteen and Akin were to meet directly with a
representative of the Railroad to correct the situation.
Motion made and carried to adjourn at 8:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
G. M. Gorgos
City Attorney
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