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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
DECEMBER 6 , 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: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell
2. The council was informed that if any changes were to be made in the voting
precinct boundaries, that those changes would have to be made no later than
January 1, 1977, and would then not be able to be changed again until 1982.
During the discussion it was pointed out that voting precinct #3, in the far
northern part of the city, could not be changed since it was in a seperate
legislative district. It was further pointed out that in the last General
Election, persons voting in precinct 2 often had long lines to contend with
while in precinct 1 the election judges had at times, no one voting. It had
been computed that a shift of 150 voters from precinct two to precinct one would
be desirable. The administrator presented to the council his suggestion on the
realignment of boundaries. This suggestion showed a new boundary between precinct
one and two consisting of the following. From the East city limits, following the
center line of Walnut Street West to the centerline of Third Street, then south to
the center line of Ash Street and then West on the center line of Ash Street and
that line then projected west to the city limits. Motion by McElmury, second by
Kuchera to adopt Resolution #R91-76 setting the new precinct boundaries and that
the Administrator follow through with all legal procedures. APIF, motion carried.
3. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin that the Fire Department be permitted to
erect a 50' pole adjacent to the Police Department which would carry the radio
pager antennae. APIF, motion carried.
4. The City Administrator reported to the council that his search for State and
Federal funds to be used in the Ash Street Storm Drainage solution had now been
completed. After contacting all of the possible sources of State and Federal Funds
he reported that there was only one possibility in which funding may be obtained
for this kind of project and that would be with the Farmers Home Administration
of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He inquired of the council whether they
wished to submit an application. The council decided to defer this matter until
after the first of the year.
5. The City Administrator informed the council of a February 15, 1977 deadline for
the submission of HCD Block grants for 1977. He inquired of the council whether
they desired to submit a pre-application, reminding the council that in 1976 a
pre-application had been prepared and submitted, but was not funded. The council
instructed that this matter be put on the agenda for the meeting of December 20,
1976.
6. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that final payment on project 74-7, contract
1975-5, Street improvement, Hill Dee, Fischer Construction be made in the amount
of $11,350.84. APIF, motion carried.
7. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that final payment, project 76-2, contract
1976-3, street improvement, Hillview 2nd and 3rd Additions, be made in the amount
of $3431.44 to McNamara-Vivant. APIF, motion carried.
8. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin that final payment, project 76-9, contract
1976-6, park site improvement be made in the amount of $46,000 to Husting and Engstrom.
APIF, motion carried.
9. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that final payment, project 76-10, contract
1976-7, park bridge, be made in the amount of $13,704.70 to Structural Specialties, Inc.
APIF, motion carried.
10. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that the bills from Blaisdell Engineering
as follows, hereby be approved for payment: Professional services rendered on Project
76-2 - $2137.49; Project 76-7 - $220.00; Project 76-9 - $3768.33. APIF, motion
carried.
11. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that payment hereby be authorized to Blaisdell
Engineering for Professional Services rendered from May 5, 1976 to November 28, 1976
covering several miscellaneous engineering assignments in a total amount of $804.20.
APIF, motion carried.
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12. The council again reviewed the matter of providing for a drive-up postal drop
box in Farmington. The council discussed a letter received from Postmaster Bill
Cook dated November 17, 1976 which he comments of a couple of suggestions made
by the City Administrator. This matter was deferred to the meeting of December
20, 1976.
13. Motion by Akin, second by Daily that payment in the amount of $213.25 hereby
be authorized to the Dakota County League of Municipalities for the City of
Farmington membership of 1976-1977. APIF, motion carried.
14. The City Council authorized and directed the City Administrator to prepare
a proposed ordinance creating a Cable Television Advisory Commission specifying
numbers of members, their terms, authority and powers and limitation and
suggesting placement in the City Code of that ordinance.
15. The City Administrator informed the council that the city had received on
November 24, 1976 notification from the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
�`�Y Federal Insurance Administration, that new rules and regulations involving the
National Flood Insurance Program had now been issued in the Federal Register and
that the City had six months from the date of December 1, 1976 in which to amend
the Cities Flood Plain Ordinance to bring it into compliance with the new changes
and to have it improved by the Minnesota State Department of Natural Resources
and adopted locally. The Administrator informed the council that it was his
intention to have City Planner Charles Tooker analyse these changes and make
recommendations as to the required revisions in the ordinance since it was Mr.
Tooker who spearheaded the writing and review procedure of the original Flood
Plain Ordinance. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that the council approve
the Administrators intention. Voting for: Daily, Johnson, Kuchera, McElmury.
Voting against: None. Abstaining: Akin. Motion carried.
16. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the City Administrator be authorized
to contract with Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc. , for the production of topographical
maps for 240 acres south of Ash Street between the Sunnyside and Chateau Manor
Subdivisions and County Road 31, in an amount of $1185.00. APIF, motion carried.
17. The City had received from the consulting engineers for the Metropolitan
Sewer Board preliminary plans for the Apple Valley Interceptor which were shown
to the council. This showed the Interceptor proposed to be constructed from
the present Apple Valley Treatment Plant to an intersection and connection with
the Lakeville-Apple Valley Interceptor. The Apple Valley Interceptor would cross
a very small portion of the Northeast tip of the City of Farmington. There was
no action required.
18. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that a public hearing be set for
7:30 P.M. , February 7, 1977 in the matter of the initial zoning of the originally
annexed 46 acres on petition by Adelmann and REA. APIF, motion carried.
19. The Council examined and reviewed a memo from the City Administrator dated
October 18, 1976 which displayed the changes in the various stages of Park Improve-
ment Fund #6-48-76 and its present condition. The council all agreed that the
changes made and shown in the memo were correct and that the budgetary items, as
shown, were accurate.
20. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of November 15, 1976
with theollowing correction. Paragraph 8 shall read:
" Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin adopting Resolution R86-76 accepting
the feasibility for project 772, Street Improvement, Phase II, Dunbar Ave. ,
in the amount of $2580 and setting a public hearing in the matter for 8:00 P.M.
February 7, 1977. APIF, motion carried"
APIF, motion carried.
21. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that the request of Officer Mark Tarmann
for a7--leave of absence without pay from February 14, 1977 through April 3, 1977,
for the purpose of military training, hereby be approved. APIF, motion carried.
22. The City Administrator reported to the council that all existing Boards and
Commissions had been consulted and that all present members whose terms expire
indicated a willingness to serve again. The council asked the Administrator to
prepare a memo and distribute to the council showing the present membership, their
terms and those individuals whose terms are expiring.
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Minutes of 12/6/76 cont.
23. The council then reviewed a memorandum from the City Administrator dated
November 26, 1976 on the subject of Annexation. The council discussed this
matter briefly and seem to express a consensus that something should be done.
Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin that this matter be referred to the Planning
Commission for their recommendation and comments. APIF, motion carried.
24. The City Administrator informed the council that Federal and State law had
required for the past three years that the Metropolitan Sewer Board (now the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission) prepare and implement a system of surcharge
for industrial users of the Metropolitan sewer system. Such a plan had been in pre-
paration for the past two years by the MWCC. The City had received on December 2,
1976, a voluminous package from the MWCC spelling out the new rules, regulations
and procedures. The correspondence contained in the package informed the the
city that implementation would have to be accomplished by January 1, 1977. The
Administrator informed the council, that in his opinion, such implementation was
impossible in the case of Farmington. The reason for this being that Farmington
had very complicated contractural arrangements with Mid America Dairy and with
the MWCC involving sophisticated questions of engineering and law. He further
informed the council that immediately upon receipt of the package he had copied
and consulted with the City Attorney and City Engineer. It was his intention that
after a complete analysis of the problems this chance over presented, that the
Administrator, the Attorney and the Engineer would come to the council with
recommendations as to the position the City should take in its relationship with
the MWCC and Mid America Dairy in the implementation of these new regulations.
The council expressed their support for the position and intentions of the
Administrator and urged that the matter be proceeded with immediately.
25. Motion by Kuchera, second by Daily that the Recreation Manager be authorized
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to purci—Ease a popcorn machine in an amount not to exceed $610.00, such funds to
be disbursed out of the Arena Operating Fund. APIF, motion carried.
26. Correspondence from the Metropolitan Council was read to the City Council
which dealt with the newly prepared Systems Statement Draft by Metro. The
Administrator pointed out that this draft was being awaited by the City so that
the City could proceed with the revisions to its comprehensive plan and its
sever plan, both of which are required by recent State legislation, the accomplishment
of which had been assigned to City Planner`, Charles Tooker. It was agreed that the
most recent correspondence along with the Systems Statement draft be forwarded to
City Planner Tooker with instructions that he now proceed with recommended revisions
to both plans.
27. Correspondence from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities informing
the City Council of an open position on the Metropolitan Transportation Advisory
Board was deferred without action.
28. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that General Services Superintendent Bill
Hincee authorized to send Marilyn Speiker to a custodial training workshop on
December 8 or 9, 1976 at a fee of $25.00. APIF, motion carried.
29. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the following budget adjustments be
approves-1. Dated 11/29/76, involving a $15,000 adjustment of sale or rent of
property and further adjustments to accommodate special assessments
on Linden Street property and improvements thereto.
2. Dated 11/30/76 dealing with approximately $6400 in CETA receipts,
General Services Salaries, and non-allocated remodeling adjustment
of $823.
3. Dated 12/1/76 dealing with a $1499 adjustment in the 35% Road and
Bridge allocation and the General Fund Contingency.
4. Dated 12/6/76 adjustments within the Fire Department Capital Outlay
to accommodate purchase of radios and pagers.
APIF, motion carried.
30. The Administrator was requested by the council to consult with Police Chief
Metcalf and report to the council as to the extent and prevalent locations of radar
surveilance by the Farmington Police Department.
31. Motion by McElmury, second by Daily that the bills as presented be approved
for payment. APIF, motion carried.
32. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Ford
City Administrator
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