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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.04.75 Council Minutes I5 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR AUGUST 4, 1975 1. The meeting was called to order at 7;30 P.M. by the Mayor Present: Mayor Daily, Councilmen Akin, Kuchera, McElmury Excused: Councilman Johnson Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos 2. The council discussed the matter of increased benefits requested by the Farmington Fire Relief Association. At the previous meeting it was pointed out that an increase to $300 per annum would result in an annual levy of between $1000 and $3000 for approximately', ten years. Based on that information at that meeting, the council, by resolution #R67-75 approved the increase in benefits by permitting an amendment to their by-laws. The council was informed, that based on subsequent computations by the City Auditing firm, that such an increase in benefits would result in approximately a $5100 per annum levy for approximately 10 years and that staff was bringing this information back to the council for an opportunity to review their action. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin to adopt resolution #R73-75 reaffirming the action of the council in permitting the increase in annual ben6fits for the Farmington Fire Relief Association. APIF, motion carried. 3. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury to approve the minutes of June ll, 1975, and July 21, 1975 with the following amendments: Page 2, paragraph 7, insert August 18, 1975 after 8:30 P.M. Also, on page 3, paragraph 5, change population figure to 4265. APIF, motion carried. -)406 4. The.-City Administrator was authorized to place advertisements for help wanted for a Park and Recreation Director/Arena Manager to start work approximately October 1, 1975, at a salary range of $10,000 to $14,000 per year and with a cut off in applications of September 15,', 1975. 5. The council was informed that the City of Farmington had been notified by HUD that they had received a number 4 priority rating in their pre-application for an HCD grant and was invited to submit a full application and that a meeting was to be held in the HUD offices this coming week to inform applicants as to the method of application and the various forms involved. 6. The council instructed the administrator to put on the agenda for September 2, 1975, the matter of additional administrative space in the City Hall. 7. The Mayor called for nominees from the members of the council for the position of HRA member to fill out the unexpired term of Norman Hansen. At least three names were discussed. Motion by Daily, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #R74-75 appointing Richard Johnson to the vacant seat on the HRA of Norman Hansen. APIF, motion carried. 8. Present at the meeting was the newly, selected Building Inspector now being shared with the City of Rosemount. Mr. Al Knutson met the members of the council and those present in the audience. 9. The Council took under advisement, HRA Resolution #10-75-HRA which recommends to the council and requests of the council, the sale of $375,000 in HRA/G.O. Bonds The council put this matter on for discussion at the meeting of August 18, 1975. 10. The Mayor informed the council that forms had been received from the Federal Government allowing Farmington to submit'' an application for a Lawcon Grant. The Mayor explained that the cut-off date for application came so soon, that if an application were to be made it had to be submitted prior to the next council meeting and that he and Mr. Orr had prepared such an application and submitted it. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #R75-75 authorizing the submission of an application for Lawc-on Grant. APIF, motion carried. 11. The council set a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. , August 18, 1975, in matter of a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which would permit churches as a special exception in the B-2 Zoning District. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the above public hearing beset. APIF, motion carried. 12. The council discussed the first half 1975, Liquor Financial Statement with the Administrator and the Liquor Store Manager. De decided improvement in gross profit and in sales as well as in operating costs was noted. It was decided that a third quarter Financial Statement would not be necessary and would be deferred to the year end audit. 156 13. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to approve the hiring of Pat Gephart as a temporary, part time employee in the Liquor Store at a rate of $3.00/hr as requested in Paul Asher's Memo dated August 1, 1975. APIF, motion carried. 14. The new law on segregated smoking areas in public buildings was dis- cussed and matters of implementation were left with the Administrator. 15. The City Attorney advised the council that a judgement had been obtained against Dakota Holding in the amount of $3808.04, relative to the collection of an outstanding bill. The judgement was dated July 30, 1975. 16. The council decided that the regular meeting of September, since it falls on Labor Day, would be held on Tuesday, September 2, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. 17. The matter of the proposed amendment to the Subdivision ordinance dealing with Parkland Contribution by Developers was laid over to the meeting of September 2, 1975. 18. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #R76-75 approv- ing oTa Rent subsidy program by Dakota County HRA wit in the oun ries of the City of Farmington. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to approve the payment of estimate #1 to B—en Building systems in the construction of the Arena in the amount of $28,886.00 dated July 31, 1975, upon recommendation of the structural engineer, be approved for payment. APIF, motion carried. 20. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to approve change order #9 in the amount of $435.00 and change order #10 in the amount of $444.00 for the arena upon the request of Project Manager Leon Orr and recommendation of Structural Engineer Norris Breivik. It was indicated that the increased costs could be off-set by the reduced cost in SAC Charges. APIF, motion carried. 21. _._Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin directing the Farmington Police Force to intensiTy the enforcement of unlawful assembly and disruptive and illegal . gatherings in the Downtown area. APIF, motion carried. 22. Councilman Akin reported back to the council, the results of his survey regarding off-street parking in and near various apartment houses and multiple dwellings in Farmington. It was councilman Akin's conclusion that only in the case of the apartment on 1020 3rd St, was there a situation where adequate parking probably was not available within the premise. The council took no action in the matter at this time. 23. An award was presented to the council, which had been received from Dr. James Kelly, St. Cloud State College, recognizing the City's participation in the urban affairs internship program during 1974 and 1975 academic year during which the city had employed the services of Rick Anderson as an Intern. 24. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury authorizing and directing the City inistrator to prepare specificcations on an Ice Resurfacer machine.- APIF, motion carried. 25. A letter was passed to the council which had been received from School District #192, dated July 29, 1975, in which the school expressed its support of the city council in their dispute involving the survacing crossing at the Railroad Tracks and Maple Street. 26. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to approve the bills as presented. APIF, motion carried. 27. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF kf APPROVED "