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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.02.75 Council Minutes 135 .. APPROVED MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JUNE 2, 1975 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Councilmen Akin, Johnson, Kuchera, McElmury Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaidell Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of May 19, and May 21, 1975 as presented. AIF, motion carried. The Administrator briefed the council on discussions and meetings which he had attended as per instructions of the council concerning provisions for ambulance service in the City of Farmington. The Administrator told the council that several meetings had been held with the surrounding communities of Apple Valley, Lakeville and Rosemount. Meetings had been held with principles of the Apple Valley Medical Facility and connected ambulance service with representatives of Fairview Hospital and with representatives of Smith-Martin Ambulance Service. The Administrator reported to the council that it was the consensus of the re- spective administrators of these communities that Smith-Martin had indicated that they would be willing to serve the area with an ambulance stationed at the ridges near Co. Rd. 42 and Nicollet Ave. This facility would come into service approximately August 15, 1975. Also, assurances had been given by both the medical clinic and by volunteer drivers that temporary service would be con- tinued from the present location until August 15, 1975. It was determined that in the Farmington area the response time would be slightly longer than the service presently furnished from the Apple Valley Medical Clinic but that, in the opinion of the Administrators, it would be adequate. It was further explained that Smith-Martin would use a system of roving ambulances in that, for instance, when the ambulance at the ridges were to be dispatched to the Farmington area that location would immediately be covered by an ambulance moved from the Bloomington area. All of Smith-Martin's ambulances are on a common radio fre- quency and are capable of being dispatched enroute. Further, the council was informed that the Administrator had met with Harlowe Johnson, President of the Sanford Memorial Hospital Board and subsequent to that meeting, Mr. Johnson had discussed the situation at a meeting of the full Hospital Board of Directors. Subsequent to that meeting of the Board of Directors, a letter had been received from them on May 29, 1975, indicating their sincere interest in the problem and pledging their cooperation and assistance in providing adequate service. They also pledged an amount of $3000 to be used at some future date. It was the Administrator's recommendation that this council inform the Smith-Martin Ambulance Service that the City Council of Farmington desires this area to be served by them, that no subsidy be involved at this point, that discussion take place with Smith-Martin to explore the possibility of improving the service in this area through some sort of subsidy. This information was to be conveyed to all the other communties. The council discussed the proposed Flood Plain Control Ordinance which had been prepared by the City Attorney. It was decided that the proposed ordinance, in its present form, was so voluminous and complicated that it might present problems in administration. The council directed and authorized the City Attorney to work in conjunction with the City Planner and to prepare a revised ordinance for pre- sentation to the council at the next council meeting. The council was informed that subsequent to the adoption and publication of the ordinance amendment involving the pumping of water on City Streets, the Townsedge Shopping Center had continued to pump and a tag had been issued. The case was scheduled to be heard at 2:00 P.M. , June 25, 1975. The council read a letter which had been received from the Farmington Public School District indicating to the council that the School Board had decided to set aside for the present, any discussion concerning a Community Education Program. There was some question on the part of the council, whether their letter dated May 21, 1975, was in fact in answer to a letter by the City Administrator Dated May 20, 1975. The Administrator was requested to clarify this. The Administrator informed the council that several discussions had been conducted with representatives of the City of Rosemount exploring the possibility of the two communities jointly hiring and sharing a full-time professional building inspector. It was the consensus of the council that a move in this direction would be in the best interest of the City. The Administrator was authorized to inform Rosemount that they would be desirous of sharing the services of a building inspector up to two days per week at a suggested salary of from $10,000 to $14,000 per year. The details to be worked out by the staffs. The above authorization was thereby given 36 by a Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury. AIF, motion carried. A request from Robert Hubbard, proprietor of the Red Lion Tavern at 306 3rd Street for a"set-up" liquor license was discussed. The City Attorney informed the council that such a license is issued by the State Liquor Control Com- missioner with the approval of local government. The Administrator was in- structed to inform Mr. Hubbard to submit his application to the State and the council would deal with it when it was referred to them by the State. Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily authorizing the Administrator to prepare an ordinance amendment which increases the maximum size of a real estate sign to be used in the marketing of land for development within subdivisions or industrial development areas. The maximum size to be established by the Planning Commission. AIF, motion carried. The council again discussed project 74-4, sewer lateral, 190th Street, with the City Engineer and several affected residents in the area. As a result of this discussion the staff was instructed to prepare a specific feasibility, to delineate the--assessable subsewer districts, and to prepare a model or test assessment roll by parcel number and to present to the council at the earliest possible meeting. This action taken, motion by Akin, second by Kuchera AIF, motion carried. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera authorizing the Administrator to prepare a proposed ordinance amendment dealing with Mobil Homes along the guidelines recommended by the Planning Commission. AIF, motion carried. 141�6y Kuchera, second by Johnson that the Administrator be authorized to repare an ordinance amendment which would permit high density residential construction within the R-3 zoning district. AIF, motion carried. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin that the request of PARAC to hire specific personnel for the general recreation summer program as shown in there letter dated June 2, 1975 be approved. AIF, motion carried. A letter was read to the council by A. E. Youngkrantz dated May 30, 1975, in which he makes claim to the City for damages resulting from stoppage to the main sewer line in the street in front of his residence at 620 7th Street. The Administrator was requested to write a letter to Mr. Youngkrantz explain- ing the policy of the city in such instances. , The council was informed that City employee Roger Michaels had been granted a 90 day leave of absence for medical reasons and that it appeared he would not be able to return to duty for another 90 days. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that General Services Superintendent Bill Hince be authorized to hire Dennis Dahl as a temporary employee not to exceed 90 days at an hourly rate of $3.50 per hour. AIF, motion carried. The Administrator was instructed to work with the Police Department in devising some sort of plan which would correct a situation which has been developing at 409 3rd Street, in which there has been a congregation of unauthorized people on private property resulting in extensive littering, noise nuisance and vandalism. Councilman Kuchera requested that General Services Superintendent Bill Hince examine at the request of the owner an Elm tree located at 413 Main to deter- mine the presence of Dutch Elm Disease and to take necessary action. He also requested that all the alleys be given some attention as to maintenance and especially that alley between 3rd and 2nd streets near the Halvorson residence. The Administrator was instructed to write to the contractor of the uncompleted building on 3rd and Oak streets with an ultimatum to board up. A similar letter was to be sent to Jim Haugen Ford in regard to the screening fence which he agreed to erect. Motion by Johnson, second by Akin that the bills be approved as presented. Voting for: Daily, Akin, Johnson, Kuchera. Excused: McElmury, motion carried. Minutes 6/2/75 Motion by Akin, second by Johnson approving the moving of fire phones and button as requested by the Fire Department and authorizing a letter of appreciation be sent to Joyce Clay. A.PiF motion carried. The letter of resignation by Fire Chief Roger Kuchera as a result of his optain- in new employment, was presented to the council and the council instructed the Administrator to inform the Fire Department membership to hold an advisory election. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 11:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kf