HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.01.76 Council Minutes MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
MARCH 1, 1976
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor
Present: Mayor Daily, Councilmen Akin, Johnson, Kuchera, McElmury
Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos
2. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the minutes of February 9, 1976 be
approved APIF, motion carried.
3. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the minutes of February 17, 1976 be
approver with the following changes:
Paragraph 4. Subparagraph 1, add the following language "and shall be used
for use in the Hill Dee Park in the 1976 budget adjusted
accordingly".
APIF, motion carried.
4. The City Administrator read to the council a letter of resignation that had
been received from former Park and Recreation Director/Arena Manager Richard Newhouse.
Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that Mr. Newhouse's resignation be accepted.
APIF, motion carried.
S. At the previous council meeting the administrator was directed to prepare and
present to the council a short study on comparative solid waste collection fees
in the area and a financial study of the present income and costs for Farmington.
The council discussed this study at length. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera
that the city refuse collection rates be changed to $11.00 per quarter for a single
family residence and comparably for commercial accounts beginning in the second
quarter of .1976. APIF, motion carried.
6. The council discussed the existing voter precinct boundaries and agreed among
themselves to bring to the administrator their recommendation of changes thereto,
if any, no later than April 15, 1976.
7. The council undertook an extensive discussion involving the consumption of
beer (3-2, non-intoxicating) on city owned property and more specifically in the
Youth Center and Arena. It was pointed out by the City Attorney and the City
Insurance agent that unquestionably, the City exposed itself to a good deal of
possible liability in any situation in which it allowed such activity to take place.
The staff were asked to further research this question and to report back to the
council. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuchera that for the present, organizations
be allowed to use the Youth Center and to dispense 3-2 non-intoxicating liquor
after having presented to the Clerk and Insurance Certificate indicating Dram Shop
coverage in the amount of $100,000/$300,000. APIF, Motion carried
8. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #R22-76 establishing
within tTe city bookkeepping system a separate fund entitle Arena Operating Fund
and numbered 7-22-76. APIF, Motion carried.
9. The council then heard representatives from Dakota County Electric concerning
their proposed development in the Southwest Quandrant of CSAH #31 and 190th Street.
It was pointed out that this development was for a main office and warehouse on a
parcel of land approximately 23 acres and at the present time the REA was scheduled
for a public hearing on March 9, 1976 at which time their request for a special
exception would be heard. The purpose for their appearance at this council meeting
was to explore the possibility of the construction of a street in the event their
special exception was granted. As a result of this discussion the following facts
were established:l.The proposed improvement should consist of a nine ton street
with curb and gutter with bituminous surfacing, 24 top on a 60 ft. right of way.
2. The street should be located as follows: from a point at CSAR #31, approximately
at the south line of parcel 15-02400-011-25 approximately 500 ft west thence north
to a point where the east right-of-way line would be approximately 50 ft west of the
west right of way line of CSAH 31 thence Northwesterly approximately 400 ft. at which
point an entrance would open onto CSAR #31. The property owner to the south of
the subject parcel (Harrington and Jackson) indicated they would grant and arrange
for right-of-way dedication. (3) REA expressed a willingness to accept a fair share
of assessment for construction costs. (4) REA would agree to dedicate the necessary
right-of-way. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #R23-76 pledging
maximum support on behalf of the city to REA and the realization of their proposed
development. APIF, motion carried.
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10. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #R24-76 ordering
the City Engineer to prepare a feasibility on project 76-1, street improvement
on Emerald Path between 193rd Street West and 190th St. West. APIF, motion
carried.
11. The Mayor set a special meeting of the council for March 8, 1976, 7:30 P.M.
at which time said feasibility would be reviewed.
12. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury to grant Ann and Dann Duff a Subdivision
Waiver involving parts of lots 7, 8, 91 and 10, Block 4, Original Town. APIF,
motion carried.
13. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the council agree to adjourn
no later than 10:45 P.M. this evening. APIF, motion carried.
14. Fire Chief Tom Jensen presented his monthly fire report and asked that a
letter of gratitude be sent to both Lakeville and Rosemount for their assistance
in fighting a fire in the downtown Farmington area. And also that contact be
made with the water Board to set up a procedure by which the Fire Department
can be alerted when any maintenance or repair is being done on the water system
that could possibly effect the fire fighting capabilities of the Fire Department.
15. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson that the City Administrator be authorized
and directed to place an ad in the appropriate newspapers, listing for sale the
City owned property on Sth and Linden. APIF, motion carried.
16. The council then took up the matter of the request for subdivision waiver
by Christ and Stella Hammer at the southeast quandrant of CSAR 31 and trunk
highway 50. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the subdivision waiver be
granted. There then followed additional discussion of the matter at which point
councilman Kuchera withdrew his second, the Mayor ruled that Councilman Akin's
motion had died for lack of a second. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury
that the council defer the granting of tTi subdivision waiver and instructed the
City Administrator to contact the county engineer to see if he would act in the
interest of the City in attempting to secure for the City the amount of $605.00,
as reimbursement for the easement obtained for and paid by the city applicable
to the parcel of land now being considered in the Subdivision waiver. Voting
for: Daily, Johnson, Kuchera, McElmury. Voting against: Akin. Motion carried.
17. The council referred to the staff for their recommendations the reauest of
the Park and Recreation Commission to amend the enforcement of the curfew
ordinance.
18. The council instructed the staff to deal with the reauest of Westview Acres
for street lights.
19. The council discussed at length the various Droblems involved in hiring a
Park and Recreation Director/Arena Manager. Various methods and aeeroaches were
discussed at length. The following considerations aDeeared to have considerable
support among various members of the council.
1. the individual hired should have experience.
2. that the salary should be substantially increased, probably in the neigh-
borhood of $15,500/year.
3. that the emphasis might very well be put on the role of arena manager
possibly to the extent of separating the responsbilities of arena manager
and park director.
4. that it would probably be in the best interest of the city to re-advertise
The council directed the City Administrator to confer with the chairman of the
Park and Recreation and to come to the council with their specific recommendations
by the next council meeting.
20. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that the following special bills be
approved Norris Breivik $1484.20 Arena Engineering
Norris Breivik $5353.33 Arena Engineering
Miracle Recreation $3688.40 Arena Seating
Borg-Warner $ 465.00 Breath Tester
Behlen Building Systems 51,202.33 Arena Est #7
APIF, motion carried.
21. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the list of regular bills be approved
for payment as presented. APIF, motion carried.
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22. The council discussed the hiring of Mike Hince as full-time temporary
employee at a rate of $4.00/hr effective February 21, 1976 as Ice Arena Assistant.
Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that Mike Hince be hired at the above rate for
the above position. APIF, motion carried.
23. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Ford
City Administrator APPROVED (o