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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.02.76 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR FEBRUARY 2, 1976 1. 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 2. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the minutes of January 19, 1976, be approv�ec as read. APIF, motion carried. 3. The Mayor then opened the public hearing to consider the proposed ordinance amending the zoning ordinance as it relates to rear lot set backs and rear and side yard set backs abutting railroad right of way. A general discussion then followed. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that Ordinance #076-30, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance at it relates to Rear Lot Set Backs and Rear and Side yard Set Backs Abutting Railroad Right of Way hereby be adopted and its publication and codification authorized. APIF, motion carried. 4. The Mayor then opened the public hearing to consider the proposed ordinance, and ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance regarding definitions dealing with lots. A general discussion then. followed. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin to adopt Ordinance #076-31, An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Definitions Dealing with Lots, and to authorize its publication and codification. Apif, Motion carried. S. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #R13A76 a resolution delegating to the Farmington HRA authority over and responsibility for, funds received by the City under Federal HCD Grant of 1974. APIF, motion carried. 6. The council then took up the matter of the notification to the city by the DNR of two applications for private wells submitted to the State by Mr. Robert Stegmaier. The Water Board had discussed this matter and it was reported to the council that the use to which this water was to be put rendered it inappropriate for the use of municipal water. The Water Board recommended to the council that these wells be permitted and that the ordinance be amended to so permit such wells used for agricultural purposes on parcels of ten acres or more and that the City Attorney hereby be instructed to prepare such a proposed ordinance amendment. 7. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin to approve the payment of voucher #3, re- vise =nal estimate for contract 1975-4 to Fischer Sand and aggregate in the amount of $2640.00. APIF, motion carried. 8. The Administrator informed the council that written resignation had been re- ceived by Mr. Al Knudson, Building Inspector. The council was further informed that the Administrator had talked with the City of Rosemount with whom Mr. Knudson's services had been shared and that an ad for replacement had immediately been asserted in the newspapers with a closing date for application of February 10, 1976. The City of Rosemount had requested that interviews be held on the 12th or 13th of February, enabling a recommendation to come to both the Rosemount and Farmington councils on February 17, 1976. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the above resignation be accepted. APIF, motion carried. 9. Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily that the above described interviewing and hiring procedures be approved and that Councilman Kuchera and Administrator Ford represent the Farmington Council through the interviewing and recommendation process. APIF, motion carried. 10. - The Administrator informed the council that the previously scheduled public hearings in regard to the HCD 1976 grant were not and could not be held because he had neglected to publish notice thereof. He submitted to the council a proposed revised time schedule in this matter which the council approved. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury to adopt resolution #R14-76 setting a public hear ni g for the purposes of recieving input on the content of the proposed HCD 1976 Grant for the following times: 2:00 P.M. , February 17, 1976, 8:00 P.M. , February 17, 1976 APIF, motion carried. 11. Appearing before the council was Army Captain Frederick Wilson, Commander of Company c, 3rd Batalion, 3rd Infantry, 205 Division Separate, the parent military organization of the 1st Platoon Army Reserve in Farmington. Captain Wilson presented to the council a report of past activity with emphasis on community projects and ccoperative effort between the Army Reserve and the City of Farmington. He praised d s. the City of Farmington for its past support of the Army Reserve Unit and requested that such support be continued in the fututre and pledged the reciprocal support of the Reserve Unit. He informed the council that the Farmington Platoon will be engaged in a recruitment drive from the 9th to the 22nd of February, entitled Project Riflemen, and was aimed at filling the vacant slots now existing in the platoon. The Mayor stated that with the concurrence of the council, he would issue a proclamation of support and designating the period Feb 9-22, 1976 as a period of "Project Riflemen" for the Farmington Army Reserve Platoon. 12. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution #R15-76 which sets a public searing for 7:30 P.M. , February 17, 1976 for the purposes o considering the application of Fairfax Construction for Plat approval of Hillview, 2nd Addn. APIF, motion carried. 13. The Administrator informed the council that the Infiltration/Inflow Study undertaken by the Metropolitan Council had been completed and two copies re- ceived at City Hall where they would be on file for review and study by the council and by members of the public. 14. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin that upon recommendation of the Fire Chief, Mr. Jerry Sauber be approved as a Farmington Firefighter, effective February 9, 1976, on a six month probationary basis. APIF, motion carried. 15. The Mayor set a special council meeting for February 9, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. at which time the City Consultant Bill Chapman would present to the council his recommendations in regard to the 1976 HCD Grant Application. 16. Corespondence was read to the council from State Representative Bob Jensen informing them of a Dakota County Delegation meeting to be held February 9, 1976 at 4:00 P.M. , Room 51, State Office Building, St. Paul. Councilman Akin indicated his intention to attend. 17. The council was informed of a zoning and planning seminar to be held February 25 and 26, 1976 in Bloomington, Minnesota, under the auspices of the State Planning Agency. 18. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson to approve the attendance of the Liquor Manager at the annual municipal Liquor Store Manager's Convention in Minneapolis, February 18 and 19, 1976. APIF, motion carried. 19. The City Attorney presented for their consideration, to the council, a proposed special assessment roll for project 74-4, Sewer Lateral, 190th Street. The council approved the assessment roll in concept and instructed the attorney to prepare a final assessment roll for consideration at the upcoming public hearing on same. 20. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that Mr. Ken Hanson be reappointed to the new term as Planning. Commission member. APIF, motion carried. 21. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that Mr. Ken Hanson be reappointed to the new term on the Human Rights Commission. APIF, motion carried. 22. A general discussion among members of the council took place involving the operation of a coin operated car wash on 8th and Willow Streets in Farmington. It was pointed out that several complaints had been received as to the physical conditions prevailing, the inoperative conditions of the car washing mechanisms, and the loss of money by customers attempting to use the car wash. The City Attorney was instructed to come to the council with recommendations either by way of ordinance or other methods in which the city could attempt to correct this situation. 23. The City Attorney reported to the council that the matter of the City of Farmington vs Neilan in the condemnation of right of way for CSAH #31 had been set for trial March 2, 1976. 24. Mr. Leon Orr, Project Manager, Arena Construction, discussed several matters with the council concerning the status of that project. The following main points were made: 1. Professional volunteer labor had been committed to the construction of a block wall approximately 4 ft. high on the mezzanine but would require approximately $596 worth of materials 2. Quotations had been received by which two stairways, one on the west side and one on the east side, could be constructed giving access to the mezzanine from the main floor at an approximate cost of $3770.00 3. That it was now confirmed that a credit of approximately $950.00 on the contract would be forthcoming as a result of savings in hardware. 4. With a projected anticipated opening date of February 13, 1976, it was estimated that the liquidated damages on the contract would amount to approximately $4300.00. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that based on the above information a change in the non-contract items for the arena be approved to reflect approximately $596.00 for material for a block wall and approximately $3770.00 for stairway construction. APIF, motion carried. 25. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the council approve for the arena, change order No. 19, amended to an amount of $700.00 additional, dealing with modified construction for the pre-cast panel tops. APIF, motion carried. 26. Correspondence was read to the council, received from Peoples Natural Gas, in which that firm sought support of the council for legislation being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation was contained in H.F10480 which would deregulate the cost of gas at well heads for new gas which it was their contention would increase the supplies available to the City of Farmington. 26. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the City Administrator be designated with complete authority and responsibility as the negotiator in regard to the present dispute involving the arena contract. APIF, motion carried. 27. The council instructed the City Attorney to prepare sample ordinances pro- viding for the requirement of a license and regulatory controls for recreational type business' and saunas. 28. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that the bills be approved for payment as reaac. —APIF, motion carried. 29. Motion made and carried that the council adjourn at 10:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford APPROVED ' City Administrator WJF/kf