HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.19.76 Council Minutes MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
APRIL 19 , 1976
1. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor Daily, Councilmen Akin, Johnson, McElmury
Absent: Councilman Kuchera
Also Present: Administrator Ford
2. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury to approve the minutes of 3/22/76;
3/25 76; and 4/5/76. APIF, motion carried.
3. The council decided after considerable study to leave the .voting precinct
boundaries as is.
4. The proposed ordinance regulating Saunas and Massage Parlors deferred from
the meeting of 4/5/76 was deferred to the Meeting of May 3, 1976.
5. The proposed ordinance regulating Recreation Halls deferred from the meeting
of 4/5/76 was deferred to the meeting of May 3, 1976.
6. The council discussed correspondence received by the Association of Metropoli-
tan Municipalities informing us that vacancies now exist on various Metropolitan
Advisory Committees established by recent legislature. Councilman Pat Akin ex-
pressed a willingness to serve on the Land Use Advisory Committee and the Mayor
asked the Administrator to check with the Farmington HRA as to their willingness
to put forth a name if permitted. If not he would submit his name, preferably
for housing and/or solid waste advisory committee.
7. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that Farmington Building Inspector,
Frank Kirsebom be authorized to attend the International Conference of Building
officials. APIF, motion carried.
8. The council considered a petition received from F. W. Lehr at 701 Willow
Street to vacate the alley behind his residence which would be between 7th and
8th Street and between Willow and Linden Street. Motion by Akin, second by
McElmury to adopt resolution R31-76 which sets a public hearing for 8:00 P.M. ,
May 17, 1976 to consider the vacation of said alley with Attorney to publish
notice thereof. APIF, motion carried.
9. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that in response to correspondence
receive' e by the Metropolitan Council and by the Metropolitan Sewer Board that
City Planner, Charles Tooker hereby be authorized and directed to update and
revise the City Comprehensive Plan and the City Comprehensive Sewer Plan. APIF
motion carried.
10. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson that Liquor Store Manager Paul Asher be
permitt�ec to hire part time help as he sees fit so long as he follows good hiring
practices and does not exceed the total number of hours or rate of pay previously
approved by the council. APIF, motion carried.
11. The matter of municipal Health Officer was deferred to the meeting of May 3,
1976.
12. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin to set a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. ,
May 17, 1976, to consider the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which
would allow a "Non-Commercial Equipment Maintenance and Storage" land use as a
special exception in the C-1 zoning district. APIF, motion carried.
13. The City Administrator informed the council that the City and the Metropolitan
Council had jointly completed and Infiltration-Inflow Analysis for the Farmington
Sewer System. Based on this analysis the Metropolitan Council was asking the City
to enter into an agreement whereby a sewer system evaluation study and a rehabilitation
program would be undertaken. This study and rehabilitation program would presumably
be paid for by Federal Grant money but that the Administrator was awaiting clarifi-
cation from the council as to specifically what would be paid for and the timing
of the availability of the money.
14. The council discussed with Mr. Gil Gilbertson, the contents of a memo given
to the council by the Administrator concerning street liting. The council instructed
the Administrator to develop an analysis of the existing ordinances and policies
with recommended changes and deferred the matter pending completion of this study.
15. The Mayor then opened the previously published public hearing at 8:30 P.M.
to consider the request of Tillges Realty to rezone a 15 acre parcel of land,
East of T.H. 3 and South of T.H. 50 from R-1 to B-2. APIF, motion carried.
16. The council discussed with Mr. Claude Siebenaler at 721 5th Street, the
city policy concerning malfunction of sewer service connections. It was agreed
that the City Services would contact Mr. Siebenaler and expose the suspected
trouble spot in his presence and that the policy apply.
17. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution #R32-76 ordering a
feasibility which would update a feasibility date 2 18 75 or project 75-3,
wearing course, Spruce Street. APIF, motion carried.
18. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution #R33-76 receiving
the easibility report for project 75-3, wearing course, Spruce Street in the
amount of $9,050 and ordering the plans and specifications therefor. APIF, motion
carried.
19. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution #R34-76 receiving
the ease ility report for project 76-2, Street Improvement, Hillview 2nd,
in t -he amount of $11,200.00 and ordering the plans and specifications therefor.
APIF, motion carried.
20 Motion by Akin, second by Johnson to adopt resolution #R35-76 receiving the
feasibility report in the amount of $22,300.00 for project 76-3, Sanitary Sewer
and Water Mains, Hillview 2nd Addition. APIF, motion carried.
21. The council set a special meeting for 6:30 P.M. , April 26, 1976 to review
the 1975 audit and to review the City Hall remodeling program.
22.. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin that the previously requested waiver
of platting for a parcel of ground in the Southeast quadrant of TH 50 and Co Rd 31
hereby be approved. APIF, motion carried.
23. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the bills be approved as presented.
APIF, motion carried.
24. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury authorizing the PARAC to employ
the sere ci es of City Engineer Don Blaisdell in preparing certain site plans,
drainage, grading plans in conjunction with the most recent Lawcon Grant
application in Rambling River Park. APIF, motion carried.
25. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Willliam J. Ford
City Administrator
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