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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.06.75 Council Minutes 97 APPROVED //.2O 7,45" MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING ORGANIZATIONAL JANUARY 6, 1975 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Akin, Graphentee, Kuchera and McElmury Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen that councilman Eugene Kuchera be de- signated as acting Mayor for the calendar year of 1975. AIF, motion carried. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the Dakota County Tribune be dsignated as the official publication for the City of Farmington for the calendar year of 1975. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Graphenteen, second by McElmury that the Farmington First National Bank be Jesignated as the official depository of funds for the City of Farmington for the calendar year of 1975. APIF, motion carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that Chester Brinkman be reappointed as mem er of the Water Board to serve from January 1, 1975 to December 31, 1977. APIF, motion carried. The following members of the Hunan Rights Commission be reappointed to the followin terms of office: Robert Blalock 1/1/75 to 12/31/75 Minority Member Eugene Kuchera 1/1/75 to 12/31/76 Council Member Leon Orr 1/1/75 to 12/31/77 PARAC Member Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen that the above appointments be approved. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Graphenteen that Mrs. Marlys Miller be reappointed as member of the PARAC to serve from l/1/75 to 12/31/76. APIF, motion carried. The council deferred until the next meeting consideration of appointments to other vacancies on the PARAC. The council deferred until the next regular meeting appointments to the Planning Commission. The council deferred until the next meeting appointments of officers to the Fire Department. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #R_ 1-75 establishing fees for li- ce s and permits during the calendar year of 1975. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Graphenteen, second by Akin that the council approve of the bonds now on ile with the city and listed in an administrative memo dated December 13, 1974. APIF, motion carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that all sworn personnel of the Farmington Police Department be designated as process servers for the calendar year 1975. APIF, motion carried. The council declined to establish formal by laws for the City Council at this time. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the minutes of Dec 16 and Dec 18, 1975 be approved. APIF, motion carried. The council deferred to the next regular meeting consideration of a proposed Ordinance to the Cable Television Franchise ordinance. Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen that the County requested abatements be approved for Herman & Margaret Kossow, parcel #14-77000-100-25 and Fred Stockberger, parcel #15-32001-180-01 be approved and forwarded to the County Assessor. APIF, motion carried. The Council agreed with the Administrators Memo dated Dec 16, 1974, recommending amendment to the sub-division ordinance in regard to land splits and sub-division waivers. The Administrator was instructed to prepare a proposed amendment and sub- mit it to the council for approval. 98 The council members again were reminded that they had agreed to submit a compilation of any suggestions they may have as to areas within the city that might be considered for installation of sidewalk. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin that the proposed schedule of attendance at the various schools and conferences for the coming year by members of the Police Department as indicated in the Police Chiefs memo dated Jan 6, 1975 be approved. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Graphenteen that the citizens committee on Cade'Television having successfully completed its work, now be disbanded and its members extended the gratitude of the council. Apif, motion carried. The council was informed that they would shortly be receiving an invitation from Farmington School District #192 to attend a meeting on Jan 23, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the possibility of establishing the position of Community Education Director on a joint venture between the City and the School. Several members of the council asked the Administrator to contact the Dakota County Engineer to explore the possibility of some improvement being made to the Railroad surface crossing at Ash Street. Certain members of the Council inquired of the Administrator whether there was some reason or existing policy which prohibited the snow plowing and removal in front of the Post Office. The Administrator said he would look into it. The council deferred to the next meeting a discussion concerning the most recent proposal on the construction of a multi-purpose arena. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #R2-75, authorizing anc cirecting the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the necessary documents to effect the sale of land to Farm Service Association. APIF, motion carried. The City Attorney informed the council that his brief had been filed on Jan 3, 1975 in regard to the Neilan Condemnation. He further informed the council that the appeal on the Feely Spruce Street Assessment had been continued from Jan 6 to February 20, 1975, further that the Reitz, 3rd Street assessment appeal had been continued from Jan 9, to an undetermined date. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF, motion carried. Motion made and carried that the council adjourn at 9:10 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kf