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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
DECEMBER 2, 1974
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Akin, Graphenteen, Kuchera, McElmury
Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos
Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the minutes of November 13, 1974
be approved with the following correction: Second to last paragraph to read,
'Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen, etc" and that the minutes of
November IS, 1974 be approved as read. Apif, motion carried.
Motion by Graphenteen, second by Kuchera that the General Services Department
be authorized to purchase a gasoline driven earth tamper for approximately $1200
and that the Administrator recommend the source of funds. APIF, motion carried.
The council discussed the draft of an introductory letter for use by Metro Cable,
Inc. , submitted by the City Administrator. The council approved the letter and
authorized the Mayor to sign it and send it to Metro Cable for whatever use they
may see fit. They did decide to change the phone number cited from 463-7111 to
432-2610.
Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the total amount of $18,000 negotiated
by ffe City Attorney in the matter of the Feely Parkland acquisition be approved
and that the Administrator be authorized to issue a check for the balance oweing
in the amount of $9806.25. APIF, motion carried
The Administrator introduced to the Council, Mr. Rick Anderson, a senior in
Senior Planning at St. Cloud State College. The council was being asked to
approve the employement of Mr. Anderson as an intern under a work study program
through the Federally granted Urban Corp. Mr. Anderson would take off from
classes for one full quarter and work full time for the City for which the city
would pay $30.00 per week with the balance of his weekly salary being paid for
through grant money. It was anticipated that his primary area of responsibility
would be for the HRA but council approval was being sought in the event that
his services were needed on other special projects for the City and for which the
council had budgeted.
Motion by Graphenteen, second by Kuchera that the Mayor and Administrator be
authorized to execute and employment agreement with the Minneapolis Urban Corp
for the purpose of employing the services of Rick Anderson, effective December 2,
1974. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Kuchera, second by Graphenteen that no parking signs be erected immediately
on t - West side of Division Street between Spruce and Walnut. APIF, motion carried.
The council instructed the Administrator and General Services Department to include
within the new proposed street liting plan recommendations for the improvement of
street liting along Trunk Highway #3 between Linden and Ash.
Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the previous action of the council in
promo Titing the parking of trunks, trailers and campers in the 4-block downtown
area be recended. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen that the Fire Department be permitted to
purchase 26 plaques for living, retired fireman in a total amount of $430.78.
APIF, motion 'carried.
Mr. Warren Sifferath, Chairman of the Farmington Housing and Redevelopment Authority
addressed the Council with preliminary remarks, preparatory to presenting to the
council, for their consideration, certain plans, maps, and documents which require
the approval of the council. He stated briefly the cronological steps taken by the
HRA in preparing and presenting these documents and that at that point introduced
Mr. Charles Tooker, Consultant planner, to the HRA, who then formally presented the
information and data to the Council. There were approximately 30 citizens in the
audience who asked questions and made statements throughout Mr. Tookers presentation.
The council members themselves asked questions in detail concerning specific points
in the material. The material presented to the council consisted of the following:
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1. Central area land use plan
2. Downtown Redevelopment Plan
a. Exihibit A - Project Map, acquisition areas
b. Exihibit B - Land Use Plan, permitted uses
After approximately 12 hours of discussion the following action was taken.
Motion by Daily, second by Kuchera that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. ,
Wei esday, December 18, 1974 in Council Chambers, for the purpose of considering
adoption of the HRA Plan and for Attorney to publish notice of same. APIF,
motion carried.
Motion by Akin, second by Daily to Adopt resolution #R110-74, authorizing
temporary internal funding for Arena Improvement fund of 1974, #4-12-74.
APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Graphenteen, second by Akin that the Mayor be authorized and directed
to sign a letter of intent to participate in Single Local Civil Defense
organization, Dakota County, dated December 2, 1974. APIF, motion carried.
The Administrator read to the council a letter from Robert Boeckman, Superin-
tendent, Farmington School District #192, dated Nov 21, 1974. The letter
consisted of a request to close off a portion of Locust Street during the
skating activities conducted on the School Property. There was considerable
discussion regarding the advantages and disadvantages of taking such action.
Some felt that the safety problem would be further complicated rather and
lieved. Motion by Graphenteen, second by Daily that the council inform the
School Board that it would not be in the best interest of the public to close
off that portion of Locust Street. Voting for: Graphenteen, Daily, Kuchera
McElmury. Voting against: Akin. Motion carried.
Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the council approve the issuance of
a rubbish haulers license for a second unit to D $ M Hauling pro-rated to
December 31, 1974, for a license fee of $7.95. APIF, motion carried.
A request from Police Chief Robert Metcalf to attend an advance driver school
December 18-19, 1974 in St. Cloud, was deferred until additional information could
be obtained.
The council was informed of a general membership meeting of the Association
of Metropolitan Municipalities on December 12, 1974, 7:30 P.M. , St. Louis
Park Recreation Center.
The Council deferred to the next regular meeting the following items:
1. The source of funds to be used in payment of the balance for the
purchase of the Feely Park land as per memo dated Nov 25, 1974.
2. Hours of operation, City Parks, relative to recently experienced
vandalism.
Motion by Akin, second by Graphenteen that the bills be approved for payment
as presented
Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Ford
City Administrator
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