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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.16.74 Council Minutes 8 MINUTES APPROVED 11(o�'7S COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR DECN41BER 16, 1974 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Acting Mayor Pat Akin. Present: Akin, Graphenteen, McElmury Absent: Daily, Kuchera Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen that the minutes of December 2 and December 9, 1974 be approved. APIF, motion carried. The council briefly discussed the problem of re-drawing the boundaries of voting precinct in Farmington and decided that each council member should prepare his recommendations for new boundaries and be prepared to discuss the matter at the meeting of January 20, 1975. The Administrator briefly brought the council up to date on the status of his negotia- tions with the Railroad to improve the crossings in Farmington. The Public Service Commission had been contacted and was assisting the City in getting this accomplished. The council discussed the upcoming improvement project involving original installa- tion of sidewalk. It was decided that each council member and staff member submit a list of areas vihich they believe should receive consideration for sidewalk installa- tion to the Administrator which can be compiled and submitted to the council at their meeting of January 20, 1975. The staff informed the council that they had met with NSP regarding modified street liting in Farmington but had yet to meet with REA people. The council decided to defer this matter to the second meeting in January at which time the staff can bring in a complete new recommended street liting plan. The City Attorney requested that the proposed Cable Television Ordinance amendment be deferred to the second meeting in January and the council agreed. The Administrator informed the Council that the Park and Recreation Advisory Com- mission had not had an opportunity to meet and discuss the request from the council for their advise concerning possible new hours of operation as a result of recent vandalism. This matter was deferred to the meeting of January 20, 1974. Councilman Akin reported that as Chairman of the recently appointed Joint City, School, Recreation Committee, that he had met with members of the School Joint Committee to discuss the potential participation of the School in the construction costs of the Arena. He reported that his reception had been courteous and cordial but the net result was a conclusion that no participation by the School was possible for the following reasons: 1. The School does not have money available. 2. They would need to sell bonds which would require a referendum. 3. The legal complications would be staggering and time consuming. 4. They would feel it inappropriate to participate in the financing of a City facility while their own recreational needs at the site of the new Senior High School were still largely unfulfilled. No further action was taken on this matter by the Council. Mr. Len Novitzki, who was in the audience, then addressed the council reading from two printed articles in which he indicated that the Wayzata School District, #284, had successfully constructed a building using matt type ice maker as opposed to embedded pipe. He recommended to the council that such a building be investigated which is manufactured by the Behlen Manufacturing Co, Box 569, Columbus, Nebraska and that council consider the use of an ice matt method of producing ice which is manufactured by the ITT Ice Matt, Dept 351, Midland Park, N.J. 07432. The council was in agreement that the matter should be looked into. Mr. Novitzki was tzen asked who he was representing and he replied that he was representing the Citizens Ice Arena and had not coordinated his inquiry with the City Park and Recreation people. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that Mr. Chuck Malecha be hired as. an alternate Youth Center Attendant at a wage of $2.50 per hour. APIF, motion carried. 90 Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen that the followin individuals be -ii`re . Julie Reisinger Warm. rise. Att..& Fig.Skat.Help 1.25 & $2.00 Penny Grove itit Renee Marshall " " it Sherri Henry it Wanda Thelen " " it Rita Phillips Kris Knutson Steve Becker " APIF, motion carried. Motion by Graphenteen, second by Akin that Police Chief Metcalf be authorized to attend Advanced Driving School, December 18 and 19, 1974, in St. Cloud. APIF, motion carried. The council was furnished a complete list of current and valid issued by the City of Farmington. After a short discussion the council again reaffirmed their position that it was the responsibility of the licensee to apply for and receive new licenses when the the renewal date had expired. Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen that the private club license renewal for-retail r retail liquor sales be approved for the American Legion Club Post #189 at 313 3rd St and for VFW Post #7662 at 209 Oak Street. APIF, motion carried. The Administrator read to the council a letter from Twin City Federal Savings and Loan Association, Minneapolis, requesting that they be considered as a depository for Savings accounts. The Administrator informed the council that no such funds were maintained by the City and that surplus funds were invested in specific securities from time to time. An appropriate answer was authorized. The Administrator told the council that a private citizen had called and suggested that at the intersection of Spruce and Division that Division now be made to stop and give right of way to Spruce Street and that further Spruce Street might be considered a thorough street through the City. The council took no action in this matter. Motion by Graphenteen, second by McElmury that a temporary 3.2 on-sale beer license be granted to the Ambulance Appreciation Committee for January 25-26, 1975 for an appreciation dinner dance at the Farmington Youth Center. No fee was assessed. APIF, motion carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen that the following county requested tax abatements be approved: Herman & Margaret Kossow, Parcel 14-77000-100-25 and Fred Stockberger, Parcel 15-32001-180-01. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Graphenteen, second by McElmury that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF, motion carried. Fire Chief Jack Sauber discussed informally with the council the possibility of establishing a Fire Dept. Auxiliary and also the possibility of purchasing a combined grass-rescue rig which had not been budget for 1975. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kf