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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.20.75 Council Minutes lot APPROVED MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JANUARY 20, 1975 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustee Graphenteen, Kuchera and McElmury Absent: Trustee Akin Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos Motion by Kuchera, second by Graphenteen that the Minutes of Dec 31, 1974, Jan 6, 1975 and Jan 13, 1975 be approved as presented. APIF, motion carried. Mr. Brian Lundquist, city insurance agent, discussed with the council, three main points on insurance which required the councils attention: 1. The council concurred in the method used of increasing the value of the capital assets to offset the effect of inflation. It was also agreed that it would be a good idea if the wherewithal could be found to conduct a physical inventory of property and prepare a continuous inventory registry. Mr. Lundquist agreed to refer to the Administrator the same firm who presently performs that function for the school. 2. The council agreed that under the new no-fault insurance statute, the city maintain only the minimums required and that no additional coverage be elected. 3. The council decided to increase the blanket position bond amounts as follows: All employees $10,000; Liquor Store Manager $25,000; City Administrator $50,000. All of the above actions were approved on a Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera. APIF, motion carried. The council, after considerable discussion, decided to leave the voting precinct boundaries as is. Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen to adopt resolution #R6-75 ordering a ease ility on project 74-5, sidewalk installation (Original) consisting of the following areas: STREET SIDE FROM TO APPROX L.F. Maple South 3rd 5th 790 4th West Locust Maple 400 6th West Maple Ash APIF, motion carried. The consideration of modifications to the street liting system was deferred to the next meeting. Motion by Graphenteen, second by Daily to adopt Ordinance #075-9 amendment to C—aFle Television Ordinance. APIF, motion carrie . Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen that the following additional appointments as recommended by the Mayor be approved and to stipulate that the members of the planning commission are appointed as members of the Board of Adjustment: Planning Commission Appointed Term Rog Shirley Position Roger Shirley 1/1 75 to 12/31/76 James Gerths Position Edward Nelson 1/1/75 to 12/31/76 James Hebert Position Don Endres 1/1/75 to 12/31/75 Park And Recreation Comm. Appointed Term Jerry Bauer Position Dennis Pilger 1/1 75 to 12/31/76 Doris Thelen Position Pat Murphy 1/1/75 to 12/31/76 Richard Pietsch Position Chuck Groth 1/1/75 to 12/31/75 APIF, motion carried. Annual appointments of members of the Fire Department and its officers were deferred to the next meeting. Motion by Graphenteen, second by McElmury that an on and off-sale 3.2 Beer license application of Robert Hubbard at 306 3rd St. be approved. APIF, motion carried. The City Attorney brought to the council a request by Westview Acres in which the property asked that the assessment roll #86 for project No. 74-3, Street Improvement, be amended by establishing an amount for Lot 1, Block 6 at $1548.00 and for lot 2 block 6 at $2827.00. The administrator was instructed to prepare a resolution to this effect which the council agreed to adopt if the petition (a) presented a written waiver of public hearing and (b) agreed to pay whatever costs might be incurred. 102 State Representative Jim White talked briefly with the council concerning a bill which he was introducing into the legislature and which the council had talked to him about previously. The intent of the bill would be to exempt the City of Farmington from the Metro Transit Commission tax on the basis that no service is presently provided and none scheduled. The council expressed its wholehearted support and endorsement. Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen to adopt resolution #R7-75 which supports the bill introduced by Representative White exempting t e City of Farmington from the MTC Transit Tax. APIF, motion carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #R8-75 waiving the interest on outstanding special assessments to School District 192, if paid promptly. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Graphenteen, second by Kuchera authorizing the payment of $14,572.02 to Joe Graeve Motors, Inc. , in payment of a new truck. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Graphenteen to adopt resolution #R9-75 putting the City of Farmington on record as being in favor of the newly proposed Cedar Ave Bridge across the Minnesota River as designed by the Minnesota Highway Department. APIF, motion carried. A special meeting of the City council was set for 7:30 P.M. , January 23, 1975 at the Farmington High School to discuss with the School Board the community education director program. Motion by Graphenteen, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #R10-75 which sets a public hearing in the matter of petition to vacate a portion of Pine Street and a_portion of 2nd Street by Farm Service Assn for 7:45 P.M. , February 17, 1975. Attorney to publish notice. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Graphenteen, second by Daily to adopt res #_R11-75 .setting pub hrg for 730_Feb 17, 1975 to consider the proposed amending of the Zoning Ordinance by permitting home occupation in single family residences in an R-3 zoning district. Attorney to publish notice. APIF, motion carried A letter from The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad was read to the council which had been received in answer to inquiries by the City as to what plans the Railroad had for fixing the surface crossings. The matter was deferred to the next meeting. The council was informed that the Federal Census Bureau had finally advised the City that the 1970 census had been adjusted to reflect annexations made in 1971. The council took note of a letter received from the Minnesota Municipal Com. in which they inquired of the City as to the intent concerning open annexation files. This matter was referred to special counsel, John McBrien. Motion by Graphenteen, second by McElmury that Gen Sery Supt, Bill Hince be auth- orized to attend a sanitary sewer collection system seminar sponsored by the state. Motion by Graphenteen, second by McElmury that the bills be approved for payment as presented. Mr. Leon Orr, speaking for the Park and Recreation Commission and the Citizens Committee on the Multi Purpose Arena reported to the Council that two additional proposals would be forthcoming, one from Expertise, Inc. , St. Louis Park and another from Frontier Lumber Co. , Chanhassen. He told the council they were due in no later than February 1, 1975, but that he would attempt to have them come in no later than Friday Jan 31, 1975 if the council saw fit to make arrange- ments to review them at that time. The mayor then set a special meeting for 1:00 P.M. , January 31, 1975 for the specific purpose of reviewing these latest proposals. Motaion made and carried to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kf