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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.01.76 Council Minutes 7 ES COUNCIL REGULAR NOVEMBER 1, 1976 1. Meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Councilmen Akin, Johnson, Kuchera and McElmury Also Present: Administrator Ford, Engineer Blaisdell, Attorney Gorgos 2. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the following minutes hereby be approved: Aug 30, Sept 7, Sept 9, Sept 14, Sept '15, Sept 20, Sept 21, Sept 22, Oct 4, Oct 8, Oct 11, and Oct 18, 1976. APIF, motion carried. 3. The Administrator then reminded the council that at the last council meeting a request for payment under contract 1976-3 to McNamara-Vivant Contracting Co. , Inc. in the amount of $24,309.50 had been deferred based on some questions that certain councilmen had and which at that time could not be answered since the City Engineer was not present. He informed the council that the councilmen having questions had been satisfied by. the Engineer, that the bill should be paid, and this was done on 10/25/76. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the payment above in the amount of $24,309.50 made by the City Administrator hereby be approved. APIF, motion carried. 4. The Mayor then opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. .. previously published, to consider the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which would provide for bulk oil storage facilities as a special exception in the B-3 zoning district. Motion by.Kuchera, second by Akin that the above ordinance #076-45 hereby be aTopted, published and codified. APIF, motion carried. S. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson to appoint Mr. Roger Pedersen to the Park an(T--Recreation Advisory Commission to fill out the unexpired term of former member Chuck Groth, which runs from February 1, 1976 to January 31, 1977. APIF, motion carried. 6. The council then took up the matter of improvements in Hillview 5th Addition the plat of which, was .recently approved by the council, and a request for said im- provements had been received from developer John Broback. The Administrator explained that the sanitary sewer and water laterals which he was requesting were of sufficient value to require the council to take competitive bids if done as a public improvement, however, within certain restrictions, the work could be put in by the developer and paid for by him. Mr. Broback at that point, requested that he be allowed to install sewer and water and pay for them himself, and the council agreed that they would consider the matter at this time. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution #R80-76 calling for a feasibility on project 76-7, sewer and water laterals, Hillview Sth. APIF, motion carried. 7. The City Engineer explained to the council at that point that he had prepared such a feasibility in anticipation of the councils action which he then distributed to the council for their consideration. The feasibility showed a construction cost of $21,059 with an estimated total cost of $24,540 involving 16 lots. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #R81-76 approving of the feasiE lity for the above project, accepting and approving the feasibility. APIF, motion carried. 8. Mr. Broback then presented to the council plans and specifications which he had hired the City Engineer to prepare for him. The City Engineer assured the council that the plans and specs were consistent with the requirements of Title 11, chapter 5 and 6 of the city code. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution #R82-76 approving o he plans and specifications for the above project and agreeing t at the developer should proceed with the improvement at his own cost on condition that the requirements concerning the bond, inspection and acceptance under Title 11, chapter 7 of the city code be met, as well as the payment of the inspection fee of $316.00 be forthcoming. APIF, motion carried. 9. . Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to adopt resolution #R83-76 ordering the feasibility for Project 76-8, street improvement, Hillview 5t Addition. APIF, motion carried. 10. The City Administrator then informed the council that the City had received from the Castle Rock Town Board a concurrence and waiver dated October 12, 1976, regarding the petition of annexation by Robert and Lorraine Adelmann joined in by Dakota Electric Association of the following described property. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin based upon the above information that the City ?ao-pt Ordinance #076-46 entitled An Ordinace Amending the City Code Concerning City Boundaries and Chang&s Thereto and that the above described lands hereby be annexed to and be- come a part of the City of Farmington. APIF, motion carried. U 11. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury to approve the subdivision waiver request Reisinger Excavating Company at 20522 Akin Road contingent upon (a) offering of proof of land ownership and creation of a separate parcel, (b) the concurrence of the planning commission by the granting of a special exception. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury to approve the payment of $3700 to Fre ric son Excavating for the construction of Storm Sewer and Backfilling on City owned land on Linden Street. APIf, motion carried. 13. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution #R84-76 which authorizes the City Administrator to negotiate an agreement with the Minnesota Highway Department concerning the joint removal of snow on T.H. 50 in Farmington. APIF, motion carried. 14. The Council discussed the matter of their attempts to secure a drive-up drivers side mail drop from the local postmaster, in or near the site of the new Erickson Grocery Store. It was the consensus of the Council that the Administrator exert maximum effort in obtaining this box, such effort to include, the contacting of the postal service at a higher level than the local postmaster if necessary. 15. The City Administrator informed the council that he had met with Dr. Murray H. Hunter of Rivers Edge Medical and Dental Clinic, concerning a letter received from Dr. Hunter dated, October 11, 1976. The purpose of the letter was to express Dr. Hunter's fears and misgivings of possible ill effects to his land as a result of the development of Rambling River Park south of T.H. 50 'adjacent to the Vermillion River. The City Administrator informed the council that one possible solution discussed was the donation, trade or purchase of the approximately .80 acre owned by the Rivers Edge Clinic on the West side of the Vermillion River. The council authorized and directed the Administrator to pursue these negotiations with Dr. Hunter. 16. The council was presented with a report from the Minnesota Department of Health dated August 18, 1976, in which the quality and content of the municipal water was evaluated by the Health Department. Engineer Don Blaisdell characterized the report as describing the quality of water as "excellent". 17. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera authorizing the payment of bills as present- APIF, motion carried. 18. The City Attorney reported to the council that nothing further had been received by the City in the matter of the annexation petition by Fields and Skille. The Attorney informed the council that he had prepared a formal petition for them and delivered it to the petitioners. 19. Motion made and carried. to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kf