HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.15.76 Council Minutes MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
NOVEMBER 15, 1976
1. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor Daily, Councilmen Akin, Kuchera, McElmury
Absent: Councilman Johnson
Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos
2. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the Recreation Manager be 'authorized
to secure two written quotations and to purchase a P.A. System for the Arena,
funds to come from the Arena operating fund, not to exceed $2300.00. APIF,
motion carried.
3. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the minutes of November 1, and
Novem ear 4, 1976 be approved as presented. APIF, motion carried.
4. Motion by Daily, second by McElmury that the council accept the decision
of Par and Recreation Advisory Commission Chairman, Leon Orr to decline to serve
on that commission again as expressed in his letter dated October 31, 1976. It
was pointed out that the letter indicated he would serve until January 1, 1977,
but that he had verbally agreed to continue to serve until the normal termination
date of January 31, 1977. APIF, motion carried.
5. In this regard the council asked the Administrator to prepare a list of all
Boards and Commissions membership showing expiration dates and to inquire of
those members, whether there existed any intent to decline to serve. The council
then would use this information to secure the broadest possible interest on the
part of prospective candidates.
6. The administrator was informed that the newly, to be created, cable television
Advisory--Commission should consist of three members.
7. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin to adopt Resolution #R85-76 requesting a
feas'F ity for project 77-2, Street improvement, P ase II, Dunbar Ave. APIF,
motion carried.
8. Motion by Kuchera, .second by Akin adopting Resolution#R86-76 accepting
the easibility for project 77-2, Street Improvement, Phase II, Dunbar Ave, in
the amount of $37,566 and ordering the preparation of plans and specifications.
APIF, motion carried. r - � &I la 16176
9. The council discussed briefly the efforts of staff to secure additional
safety structure and implements at the intersection of T.H. 50 and Co. Rd. 31
on which more than one accident has occurred.
10. The council was informed that the contract for park site improvement was sub-
stantially completed. It was brought out in the discussion that the Engineer
should look into the apparent damage done to the bike path by the contractor and
suitable arrangements made.
11. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera authorizing a fund transfer in the
amount of7453.42 to the HRA fund representing that funds share of the Homestead
credit. APIF, motion carried.
12. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to authorize the budget adjustment
indicated in a memo dated July 30, 1976, dealing with $2,087 added to the
contingency from sealcoating capital outlay. APIF, motion carried.
13. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera authorizing a budget adjustment
dealing with a $75.00 amount added to donation receipts and to capital outlay
for PARAC tree planting. APIF, motion carried.
14. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the list of list of delinquent
municipal service accounts dated November 15, 1976, be approved as presented
in a total amount of $4335.30 and adopting resolution #R87-76 authorizing its
certification to the County Auditor for addition to t e tax statements. APIF,
motion carried.
15. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin that the back pay for Police Sergeant
Stan WHttingham, as indicated in a memo from the Administrator dated 10/18/76
hereby be approved. APIF, motion carried.
16. The administrator reported to the council the status of negotiations with
Rivers Edge Medical clinic concerning their demands for fencing along their
property line abutting the newly developed portion of Rambling River Park.
The Administrator was instructed to inform the Clinic that it was the decision
of the City council to take no action at this time regarding installation of
a fence and to express to the Clinic the City's willingness to recognize
private nuisances and other inconveniences to which the city may contribute
and their willingness to assume that responsibility when it is shown by taking
corrective action.
17. The City Attorney then presented to the City Council three petitions for
annexation and assured the City Council that all of the parcels involved are
(a) owned the petitioner signing the petition
(b) abut the immediate boundaries of the City of Farmington
(c) consist of less than 200 acres
Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to adopt-Resolution #R88-76 which approves
the petition for annexation of Production Credit Association of River Falls
for the following described property:
The East 280 feet of the West 1460 feet of the North 363 feet
of the North one-half of the Northwest Quarter (N'2 of NW14) of
Section five (5) , Township One Hundred Thirteen (113) , Range
Nineteen (19) , Dakota County, Minnesota, according to the Gov-
ernment Survey thereof, subject to existing road easements.
APIF, motion carried.
18. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution #R89-76 which
approves the petition for annexation of Marvin W. Fief s an Mary E. Fields
for the following described property:
The North 220 feet of the West 100 feet of the East Half (N220'
of the W 100' of E4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW'-4) of Section
Six (6) , Township One Hundred Thirteen (113) , Range Nineteen (19)
Dakota County, Minnesota.
APIF, motion carried.
19. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution #R90-76 which
approves the petition for annexation of Richard C. S ille anHu1da Skille
for the following described property:
The North 220 feet of the East 100 feet of the West 200 feet
(N220' of E100' of W2001) of the East Half of the Northwest
quarter (E? of NW-4) of Section Six (6) , Township One Hundred
Thirteen (113) , Range Nineteen (19) , Dakota County, Minnesota.
APIF, motion carried.
20. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 8:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Ford
City Administrator
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