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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
APRIL 5, 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: Admin Sec Karen Finstuen
2. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the minutes of March 15, 1976 be
approved as presented. APIF, motion carried.
3. At 7:3G P.M. the Mayor opened the public hearing continued from March 22, 1976.
Motion by Akin, second by Johnson adopting Resolution #R28-76 dropping project 76-1,
public improvement, street improvement, Emerald Path. APIF, motion carried.
4. The ordinance regulating Recreation Halls was discussed. The council deferred
this matter to a future meeting for further discussion.
S. Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily that the action of the council on March 22,
in a opt g Ordinance #076-36 entitled an Ordinance Regulating Saunas and Massage
Parlors, said ordinance not having been published or codified is hereby rescended.
APIF, motion carried..
6. Councilman Kuchera introduced a substitute proposed ordinance #76-36 entitled
An Ordinance Regulating Saunas and Massage Parlors for consideration by the council.
This matter was deferred to the next meeting.
7. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution #R29-76 determining the
adequacy of the petition and waiver of public hearing for pu lic improvements by
Fairfax Construction for street, curb and gutter, sanitary sewer laterals and
municipal water laterals in Hillview 2nd Addition. APIF, motion carried.
8. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson to adopt resolution #R30-76 ordering a
feast ility report to be prepared by the City Engineer on project 76-2, Street
Improvement, Hillview 2nd Addition; also, Project 76-3, sewer and water laterals,
Hillview 2nd Addition. APIF, motion carried.
9. There was a discussion held regarding Storm Drainage Correction, Townsedge
Shopping Center and Ash Street. Members of the Audience, Mr. Leonard Gustafson,
Mr. and Mrs. William Carey and Mr. Henderson participated in a discussion with the
council regarding a study that had been prepared by the Administrator. The council
directed the Administrator to set up a meeting with the State of Minnesota, Dakota
County, Dakota County Fairboard, Castle Rock Township, Eureka Township, Empire
Township, and Townsedge Shopping center. The results of this meeting are to be
reported back to the council at their first meeting in May.
10. It was explained to the council that the position of Maintenance Tenhician II
that is to be filled by C.E.T.A. , was approved and will be filled as soon as
necessary.
11. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that Chief Metcalf be authorized to attend
the Spring Conference for Police Chiefs to be held April 13-15, 1976. APIF,
motion carried.
12. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that Bill Hince and Jerry Bauer be
author -to attend a seminar for American Water Works Assoc. , Supervisors
Safety Seminar on Tuesday, May 11, 1976. APIF, motion carried.
13. Felix Tillges requested the rezoning of a parcel of land along Highway S.
This matter was referred to the Planning Commission at their meeting scheduled
for April 13, 1976.
14. The council requested that a special meeting be set for the presentation of
the 1975 audit at a time that will be convenient for both Mr. Anfinson of Bonhiver
Anfinson Auditing firm and the council.
15. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to amend the zoning ordinance allowing "Non-Commercial
Equipment Maintenance and Storage" as a special exception in C-1 zone. Voting
for: Daily, Akin, Kuchera, McElmury. Voting against: Johnson. Motion Carried.
16. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin that the CATV Franchise fee be extended
for one more year at the current rate. APIF, motion carried.
17. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the Administrator be authorized to
attenTt e—Minnesota Spring Managers Conference to be held May 12-14, 1976.
APIF, motion carried.
18. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury approving the Budget Adjustment dated
April 2, 1976 dealing with PARAC Salaries and supplies. APIF, motion carried.
19. Bids were accepted and opened at 2:00 P.M. this same date on a New Police
Squad Car. The bids were as follows:
Jim Haugen Ford $5199.46
Joe Graves Motors $5218.37
Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson that the low bid of Jim Haugen Ford be
accepted contingent upon the sale of the old squad to keep within budget figures.
APIF, motion carried.
20. Councilman Kuchera reported to the council that Robert Stegmaier had stated
his desire to donate 20 acres of his. land on which a metropolitan stadium could
be built.
21. Councilman Johnson stated his desire regarding Park and Recreation matters,
particularily on concessions and advertising at the arena, that the PARAC be
directed to make recommendations as to policy to the council for final approval.
22. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that it shall be a council rule to
prohibit smoking in the council room during council meetings. APIF, motion carried.
23. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that the list of bills be approved
for payment as presented. APIF, motion carried.
24. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen M. Finstuen
Administrative Secretary APPROVED
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