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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.06.75 Council Minutes 177 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING �� REGULAR OCTOBER 6, 1975 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Daily, councilmen Akin, Kuchera, McElmury Absent: Councilman Johnson Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos 2. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing on the proposed rezoning of Railroad Property as previously published at 7:30 P.M. During the discussion a considerable divergence of opinion among members of both the HRA and the Planning Commission as to how this problem could be handled. Discussion hinged on the effect on the B-2 Business District if the area in Question were allowed to become a B-3 Heavy Business. Some concern was expressed as to whether or not the area would ever be developed B-2 Business District as opposed to Heavy business which might more properly be compatible along railroad property. Mr. Warren Sifferath, Chairman of the HRA, speaking for himself as an individual, suggested that some consideration should be given to the following steps: 1. . Rezone the area in Question from B-2 to B-3. 2. Amend the language of the zoning ordinance in Title 10, chapter 7, section 1 by moving from the permitted use column to the special exception column the land uses: Wholesale business, supply yards, warehousing lite manufacturing. The City Attorney explained that since the legal publication for this public hearing dealt with the proposed amendment to the map itself, any consideration to amendment of the language would require another public hearing with the type of amendment proposed indicated in the notice of hearing. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that this public hearing be continued to 7:30 P.M. , November 3, 1975, that a special public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , October 20, 1975 to deal with the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance language as indicated above. APIF, motion carried. 3. The Mayor opened the public hearing which had been continued from September 15, 1975, dealing with project 75-4, Storm Drainage correction, Townsedge Shopping Center. Mr. Charles V. Lodemeier was present, representing Townsedge as were several residents of that area. The Mayor read into the record, a letter received from Townsedge in which they stated that if the project were undertaken they would not under any conditions pump basement water and further they would assume the responsibility for and the cost of grading and landscaping the ponding area. 4. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that this public Hearing be continued to 7:30 P.M. , Nov 3, 1975, and that councilmembers Akin and Kuchera be appointed as a special committee to assist the Administrator in selecting,a firm or individual to help in this situation and to give an independent engineering opinion as to other possibilities at a fee not to exceed $250.00, and that Resolution #R90-75 be adopted authorizing the above and that the Administrator reported to the council. APIF, motion carried. 5. Council member Akin reported back to the council on his findings concerning on street parking near multiple housing in Farmington. He joined with General Services Superintendent Bill Hince in recommending to the council that parking on both sides of the street in these areas be restricted to no parking between 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. After considerable discussion between members of the council this matter was referred to the staff for further research and recommenda- tions. 6. The council again reviewed two agreements and proposed model ordinance dealing with the provision of Ambulance Service in Farmington. There was considerable discussion involving the committments contained therein, the other alternate possible methods of providing for ambulance service and level of service to be expected. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the two ambulance agreements not be accepted an- `model ordinance not be adopted. Voting for: Akin, Kuchera. Voting against: Daily, McElmury. Absent: Johnson. Motion not carried. No action taken 7. The Mayor then instructed the staff to secure clarification of the language in the two contracts. It 'Appeared that in the consortium contract any community could option out of the agreement upon 6 months written notice yet would be held to the two year committment in the ambulance service agreement. The Administrator was instructed to report back to the council. �_7R 8. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #R91-75 authoriz- ing tE—e--A-Jministrator and the Mayor to sign the amended Mutual Fire Aid Agreement. APIF, motion carried. 9. The City Administrator reported to the council that a thorough review of the leading candidate for the position of PARAC Dir/Arena Mgr, Mr. Richard Newhouse had been completed and he had been recommended highly from all sources checked. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that Mr. Richard Newhouse be hired as permanent full time Park and Recreation Director/Arena Manager at a salary of $12,500 effective November 3, 1975 and that the Administrator inform Mr. Newhouse of same. APIF, motion carried. 10. The Administrator informed the council that as per advertised, bids had been received and opened for the purchase of an Ice Resurfacer that day. He informed the council that the budgeted figure for said purchase as of council approved memo dated February 18, 1975, showed an amount of $13,000.00. The Administrator reported one bid had been received for one model HDB from the Zamboni Corporation of California in the amount of $17,960.00. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #R92-75 authorizing tTie Administrator to enter into a purchase agreement with the Zamboni Corporation for the purchase of an Ice Resurfacer in the amount of $17,960.00 with the additional required funds over and above the budget of $4960 being taken from the line item "contingencies" section of the fund. APIF, motion carried. 11. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the City Administrator be authorized to issue payment as per recommendation of Engineer Breivik to the Arena Contractor Behlen Building Systems for Estimate #3 dated October '6, 1975, in the amount of $68,035. APIF, motion carried. 12. The council then discussed the proposed change orders to the Arena Contract which would provide for the installation of tiered concrete seating at a cost of $14,400 and the elimination of the sprinkler system at a saving of between $8500 and $10,576. It was reported that as per the local Building Inspector and the State Building Inspector, the building itself would not require a sprinkling system but if the activities conducted within the building resulted in a great deal of inflamable materials being brought into the building, then a sprinkler system would be required. In attempting to arrive at a decision in this matter, the council was informed by a memo from Leon Orr that the following items of additional cost could definitely be foreseen: 1. Mezzinine block wall installation $750.00 2. Rubber matting 2700.00 3. Exterior painting (After donation by Fab-Con) 380.00 $3830.00 Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily directing and authorizing the City Administrator to n truct the arena engineer to issue appropriate change orders providing for the tiered seating and the elimination of the sprinkler system provided that the cost of the seating could be paid for through the combination of the savings effected by the elimination of the sprinkler system and the existing balance in the con- tingency line item portion of the fund. Voting for: Kuchera, Daily, McElmury. Voting No: Akin. Absent: Johnson. Motion carried. 13. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the statement of charges for services to the HRA as amended by the Council and by the HRA be approved. APIF, motion carried. 14. The council decided that the Veterans Holiday for 1975 be celebrated by City Employees in the same manner as in 1974, i.e. , October 27, 1975. 15. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the Council endorse the Mayors selection or Bi-Centennial Chairman, Loran Markuson, 713 Main Street. APIF motion carried. 16. Councilman Kuchera read to the council a letter received from the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, dated October 3, 1975, in which it was stated that the Railroad had now accumulated the necessary materials and that the grade surface crossing at Elm Street would be repairded yet this fall. 17. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the bills be approved for payment as presented with the addition of a bill in the amount of $15.46 to Pat Akin for the cost of photos, re: Townsedge Shopping Center. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 11:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kf