HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.22.74 Council Minutes 21
APPROVED
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL
APRIL 22, 1974
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor
Present: Daily, Akin, Kuchera, McElmury
Absent: Graphenteen
Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell , Planner
Tooker
The council reviewed with Engineer Blaisdell and Planner Tooker, the preliminary
plans and specifications for all projects contained in the 1974 Improvement Fund.
The Mayor set a special meeting of the council for 7:30 P.M. , April 29, 1974, at
which time the same plans and specifications would be reviewed for final approval .
The question of the portion of Ad Valorem for project 73-3(B) , the allowable
working days, liquidated damages were deferred to the next meeting.
Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin to approvethepreliminary plans and specifica-
tions for contract 1974-2, fund #6-31-74. APIF, motion carried.
The council reviewed the proposed plat of Gene Harris. Motion by Kuchera, second
by McElmury that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , May 6, 1974 for the pur-
pose of reviewing the proposed plat, the attorney to publish notice in the official
newspaper. APIF, motion carried.
The consideration of the purchase of a new cash register for the Liquor Store was
deferred to the next meeting.
The council authorized the Administrator to negotiate for fill material from
along the Railroad R/W within the same framework on which it was obtained last
year. The council also authorized the priority of fill cominq from Trunk Highway
#3 renovation to be given to the city owned lots on Linden.
Motion by Daily, second by McElmury that the plans and specifications for contract
1974-5, Tennis court Lighting be approved and that the taking of bids be set for
2:00 P.M. , May 6, 1974, with the City Attorney to publish notice of letting. Voting
for: Daily, McElmury, Kuchera, Abstaining: Akin. Absent: Graphenteen. Motion
Carried.
Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that resolution #R41-74 Appointing members
of Farmington Housing and Redevelopment Authority be approved. APIF, motion
carried.
Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily authorizing the payment of $2043.75 to Adkins-
Jackels Assoc. , Inc. , Partial payment #1 on contract 1974-1. APIF, motion
carried.
Motion by Daily, seond by Kuchera that members of the council and department heads
be authorized to attend the Annual League of Minnesota Municipalities Convention
in Duluth June 14-15, 1974. APIF, Motion carried.
Motion by Daily, second by Kuchera authorizing the payment to Jim Haugen Ford-
Mercury the sum of $4326.33 in payment for a new Ford Torino Squad Car and accepting
payment in the amount of $500 from South City Motors, Inc. , as payment for the old
squad car. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by MCElmury, second by Kuchera authorizing a change order to contract 1973-6
in the amount of $3650.00 to cover the cost of repairing the roof on the existing
city garage, the budgeted amount being $3200 with the deficit to be obtained in the
budget by reducing the capital outlay miscellaneous figure by $450. APIF, motion
carried.
Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera authorizing an addendum to the specifications
on the proposed purchase of a new garbage truck cab and chassis by calling for a
net cash bid only without trade. APIF, motion carried.
22
The council discussed briefly the problems attendant upon the blowing of
paper and waste in and near the Townsedge Shopping Center. The Adminis-
trator was asked to look into it.
The council also discussed the continuing problem of blockages at Railroad
crossings within the City. The City Attorney was requested to research
the matter and suggest to the council for immediate action.
Motion made and carried to adjourn at 11:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Ford
City Administrator
WJ F/kg