HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.15.74 Council Minutes APPROVED 19 ,
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
APRIL 15, 1974
The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Kuchera at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Kuchera, Akin, Graphenteen
Absent: Daily, McElmury
Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos
Motion by Akin, second by Graphenteen, to Approve the minutes of April 1, 1974,
as presented. APIF, motion carried.
The council discussed, at length, among themselves and with members of the audience
the various problems which the city is confronting concerning vehicular traffic
along State Highway #3 particularily at the two entrances to Sunnyside and Chateau
Manor Additions. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin to adopt resolution #R43-74
requesting of the Minnesota Highway Department reduced speeds on Highway #3 at
the approach to intersections above mentioned and for the construction of turn
lanes. APIF, motion carried.
The council discussed the proposed lease or purchase of a new Cash Register for
the Municipal Liquor Store. No action taken.
Councilman Kuchera inquired of General Services Superintendent, Bill Hince,
whether money had been budgeted for replacing trees which had to be removed as
a result of Dutch Elm. He was informed that no money had been budgeted for this
purpose. Motion by Graphenteen, Second by Akin instructing the City Attorney
to prepare a model ordinance in conformance with the new state law requiring the
Muncipalities to inventory and control Dutch Elm Disease. APIF, motion carried.
The Acting Mayor opened the public hearing at 8:00 P.M. to consider adoption of
the supplemental assessment roll , project 73-2, W.D. #2. The council was informed
by the City Attorney that the need for this supplemental assessment roll arose
from the fact that the lots therein listed had inadvertently been omitted from the
original assessment roll . These lots all appear in Pine Knoll Estates. Motion
by Graphenteen, second by Akin to adopt resolution #R44-74- approving the supplemental
assessment roll project 73-2. APIF, motion carried.
The Police Chief informed the Council that he obtained permission, free of charge,
to use the firing range located in the Rosemount Research Center and belonging to
the University of Minnesota. It was his intent to authorize sworn Police Personnel
and Police Reservists. He was informed by the Council that for the present, only
regular Police Officers were to be authorized to use the range. The Administrator
was requested to so inform the University and to include a hold harmless letter to
them.
Motion by Akin, second by Graphenteen, to adopt resolution R45-74 which authorizes
the City to participate in the Dakota Law Enforcement Association and stipulates
Councilman Graphenteen as its Council representative. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Akin, second by Graphenteen that the By-laws for the Farmington Firemans
Relief Cataract Association be approved. APIF, motion carried.
Questions concerning the 1974 Improvement Fund #6-31-74 was deferred to the next
meeting.
The Acting Mayor set a special meeting of the council for 7:30 P.M. , April 22, 1974
in council chambers.
Motion by Graphenteen, second by Akin that the date requested by the County Assessor
for the annual Farmington Tax Board of Review be approved for 7:30 P.M. , June 13,
1974. APIF, motion carried.
Matters for discussion concerning the Downtown Improvement were deferred to the
next meeting.
The Fire Chief discussed briefly with the Council the advisability of requiring
physical examinations for firemen. No action was taken pending acquisition of
additional information.
Motion by Akin, second by Graphenteen that the Fire Department be authorized to
purchase 750 feet of 22" hose at a cost of $1.35 per lineal ft. APIF, motion
carried.
Motion by Graphenteen, second by Akin that the Fire Department be permitted
to send 5 individuals to the annual fire school at an approximate cost of
$120 for the 4 day period each. APIF, motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief to send Officer Warren A. Stiegauf and Bruce
Robertson to the Criminal Investigation Course at the Naval Air Station
starting April 22, 1974 for a two week period was approved on a Motion by
Graphenteen, Second by Akin. APIF, motion carried.
Motion made and carried, to adjourn at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Ford
City Administrator
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