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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
MARCH 3, 1975
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Akin, Graphenteen, Kuchera
Absent: Trustee McElmury
Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos
Motion by Kuchera, second by Graphenteen that the minutes of February 18, 1975
Fe approved as presented. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Daily, second by Kuchera that the minutes of August 19, 1974 be amended
as ollows: Change paragraph 21 to read: "Motion by Graphenteen, second by
Kuchera to adopt resolution #R83-74 setting a public hearing for assessment
purposes on Spruce Street, projects 73-3(A) , 73-3(B) and 70-12 for September 9,
1974, 8:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried." APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Daily, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #R25-75 amending
resolution #R83-74. APIF, motion carried.
The council had received earlier a written request from the Fire Department
followed up by a discussion at this meeting with representatives of the fire
department for permission to purchase a 4-wheel drive vehicle with which to
fight grass fires with the idea that the existing 4-wheel jeep would be sold.
It was indicated that the new vehicle would cost approximately $5700 and a
tradein value on the old vehicle is approximately $500. Motion by Akin
second by Graphenteen that the specifications for a 4-wheelrivevehicle be
approved as presented, that the taking of bids be set for 2:00 P.M. , April 7,
1975, that the vehicle be paid for in the following manner: $500 from sale of
old vehicle, $1000 from the capital outlay departmental portion of the budget,
$1000 from the non-allocated contingency portion of the budget, and $3200 to
come from a two-year, interest free, demand note from the Water Board. APIF,
motion carried.
The Mayor read a letter from Harvey F. Snyder, Farmington HRA Commissioner,
indicating he would decline to serve when his normal term expired on April 1, 1975.
Motion by Kuchera, second by Graphenteen accepting his letter of declination and
eking the position vacant as of April 1, 1975. APIF, motion carried.
At this point the council discussed the method of filling this vacancy and of
that which will occur on the council when councilman Graphenteen vacates his
seat. It was decided that names be secured from the broadest possible source
and that from the larger list of names submitted the council select their candidates
for final choice of both positions. It was emphasized that names could be left
with City Hall or with the individual councilmen.
Motion by Akin, second by Graphenteen, authorizing the Administrator to enter
in o an agreement with MacGregor-Deyo Appraisal Co. , to have that firm completely
inventory and appraise building4 property in the open and all contents in an amount
not to exceed $810.00. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily to adopt resolution #R26-75, police department
personnel disciplinary action. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Graphenteen, second by Kuchera to approve adjustments within the Police
Department capital outlay and general operating budget to facilitate the purchase
of a re-loader. APIF, motioncarried.
The council was informed that the Minnesota Cable Communication Association would
be sponsoring a conference on Friday, March 14, 1975, at the Marquette Inn, 710
Marquette Ave. Those members of the council interested in attending agreed to
inform the Administrator and he would make the necessary arrangements.
The council was presented with the results of a Downtown Parking space utilization
survey conducted by the consultants on behalf of the Planning Commission. The
council took the survey under advisement to await consideration and comments from the
Planning Commission.
Police Chief Metcalf requested permission to attend the annual Chief's Seminar
from March 19-21, 1975 at the Sheraton Inn, Brooklyn Park. Motion by Graphenteen,
second by Akin that such attendance be approved. APIF, motion carried.
The council discussed briefly with the staff the advisability of negotiating
and receiving quotes on a new squad car as opposed to advertising for sealed
bids. It was decided to ask for sealed bids.
Motion by Akin, second by Daily to adopt resolution #R27-75 authorizing the
Administrator to execute a corporation authorization for cash accounts with
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner $ Smith, Inc. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Akin, second by Graphenteen to adopt resolution #R28-75 amending
assessment roll #86, project #74-3. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Daily, second by Graphenteen that the City Administrator be auth-
orizece to pay to Adkins-Jackels, Arena Architect, the adjusted final estimate
#5 not to exceed $4876.15. APIF, motion carried.
The council decided to delay until the meeting of March 17, 1975 a determination
of whether to employe the services of a consultant in the preparation of a full
application under the housing and community development act. It was the con-
sensus that this would allow the City Administrator to meet with representatives
of the area HUD office and to better determine the chances of obtaining a grant
under the act.
mundlman Kuchera again commented to other members of the council upon the
apparent prevalence of unattended and unleashed dogs becoming apparent again
in the City.
Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the council direct the consulting
Engineer to review the Spruce Street street improvement and if necessary to
amend the feasibility on the upcoming project which will include the wearing
course. APIF, motion carried.
The City Attorney informed the council that the appeal on the Feely assessment
on Spruce Street had been heard and the court had taken it under advisement.
Motion by Akin, second by Graphenteen that the City employ under the C.E.T.A.
Program, Mr. Rick Anderson as an Administrative Assistant on a Temporary,
full-time basis, at the rate of $550.00 per month. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Akin, second by Graphenteen approving the bills for payment as
presented. APIF, motion carried.
Motion made and carried that the meeting adjourn at 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Ford
City Administrator
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