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COUNCIL MEETING A
REGULAR
MARCH 15, 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, General Services Supt Hince
PARAC Chairman Orr.
2. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin to approve the minutes of March 1, 1976.
APIF,omotin carried.
3. The minutes of March 8, 1976 were deferred.
4. - Councilman Kuchera and City Administrator Ford reported to the council the
results of the joint interviewing with members of the Rosemount Council in regard
to the hiring of a building inspector. All four interviewers were recommending
to their respective councils the hiring of one individual and said recommendation
was made to the Farmington Council. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that
the Farmington City Council approve the hiring of the recommended individual con-
tingent upon agreement by the City of Rosemount and contingent upon a satisfactory
background check. Said individual to be identified after Rosemount has acted.
The candidate shall be offered the position on the basis of three days to Rosemount,
and two days to Farmington at an annual salary of $14,000 per year and with a car
allowance of $50.00 per month renegotiable after a milage pattern has been established.
APIF, motion carried.
5. The council read a letter which had been received from Apple Valley, in which
they sought support of the City Council in seeking amendments to the formula pre-
sently used in determining state aid to municipalities. After some discussion the
council decided that any amendment to the formula would not be in the best interest
of the City of Farmington.
6. The council discussed a resolution from the Dakota County Board which seeks
special legislation from the State Legislature which would allow Dakota County
to override the judgement of the municipality when placing special assessment
levy against County abutting property to .a municipal improvement. The City
council decided not to take a position as a body but reserve the right to contact
members of the county board individually.
7. Mrs. Janine Sahagian in company with State Representative Bob Jensen, appeared
before the council asking their support of the recently completed County Government
Reorganization study. The council was informed that an election would be held on
this matter on April 10, 1976, and the council suggested that this matter be de-
ferred to the meeting of April 5, 1976, for further action.
8. The City Administrator presented to the council the following proposed ordin-
ances: #076-32 - Correction of administrative error
#076-33 - Correction of administrative error
#076-34 - Amending and incorporating zoning map changes, title 10,
Chapter 2
#076-35 - Amending City Code concerning city boundaries and changes
thereto.
The Administrator assured the council that these ordinances were changes as to
form only and incorporated no substantial change to the contents of the ordinance.
Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that pursuant to the assurances of the City
Admin strator that the above ordinances hereby be adopted and published. APIF,
motion carried.
9. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that Shade Tree Inspector Bill Hince be
authorized to attend annual seminar for State Shade Tree Inspectors. APIF, motion
carried.
10. The council deferred to the meeting of March 22, 1976 the consideration of
two ordinances: An ordinance regulating Recreation Halls, an ordinance regulating
saunas and massage parlors.
11. The council read a letter which had been received from the Minnesota State
Highway Patrol commending the actions of Farmington Police Sergeant Stan Whittingham
in assisting at an incident involving a traffic death recently.
12. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin that City Attorney Jerry Gorgos be
authorized--to counter sign checks in the absence of the City Administrator
from March 20 to March 27, 1976. APIF, motion carried.
13. The City Council deferred to the meeting of April 5, 1976 consideration
of the matter involving Ash Street improvement and Storm Drainage Correction
at Townsedge.
14. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the Fire Chief be authorized to
assign ten fire fighters to attend the Southeast Minnesota Fire and Rescue
School on April 10, 1976 at the charge of $10.00 each. APIF, motion carried.
15. Leon Orr recommended to the council that they authorize an expenditure
of $700.00 for a concrete topping on the mezzanine. Motion by Johnson, second
by Kuchera that said expenditure hereby be authorized. APIF, motion carried.
16. The council then considered recommendations made to the council by City
Administrator Ford, General Services Supt Hince and PARAC Chairman Orr, re-
garding Park and Recreation personnel and organization matters as set forth
in a memo to the council dated March 15, 1976. Motion by McElmury, second by
Akin that all of the recommendations set forth in said memo hereby be approved
and adopted by the council with the following changes and/or stipultations:
a) Salary range of recreation manager be from $13,000 to $16,000 per year.
b) That ads be placed in the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth Sunday papers
on dates of March 21, and 27, 1976.
c) That ad be placed in Dakota County Tribune March 25 and April 1, 1976.
d) That the ad contain the provision for closing of applications at 5:00 P.M.
April 5, 1976.
APIF, motion carried.
17. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson that upon recommendation of the con-
sulting Engineer, estimate #8 (semi-final) parcial payment to Behlen building
Systems in the amount of $54,276.92 be approved for payment leaving $11,698.00
held for unfinished work. APIF, motion carried.
18. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson to approve the payment of bills as
presented. APIF, motion carried.
19. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the City Administrator be
authorized to employ the services of Norris Breivik to prepare plans and
specifications and cost estimate for City Hall expansion. Said fee not to
exceed $400.00. APIF, motion carried.
20. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 11:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Ford
City Administrator
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