HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.20.76 Council Minutes MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
DECEMBER 20, 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
2. Motion by McElmury, second by Daily that the minutes of December 6, 1976
be approved by changing in paragraph 15, the word improved to approved. APIF,
motion carried.
3. The Administrator then presented to the council for discussion an interoffice
staff memorandum dated December 20, 1976, setting forth the procedure, cut off
dates, possible content of and recommendations concerning, a 1977 HCD Grant, pre-
application. In the discussion with the council it was Brough out that following
an informational meeting at the HUD area office, the chances of succeeding with
a pre-application containing essentially the same elements of the pre-application
of 1976, which was not funded, were very good. It was further brought out that
in the opinion of the City Administrator, both the pre-application and the application
could be prepared in-house or at the worst. with very little consultative costs.
Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera, to adopt Resolution #R92-76 authorizing the
City Administrator to prepare a 1977 HCD Grant Pre-Application. APIF, motion carried
4. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution #R93-76 setting the
time and7ate of public hearings to provide for citizen participation in the
preparation of a 1977 HCD Grant Pre-Application for 7:30 P.M. , January 17, 1977
and 7:30 P.M. January 24, 1977. APIF, motion carried.
S. The council then took up the continuing matter of attempting to provide a
drivers side mail drop box somewhere in Farmington. Earlier proposals were dis-
cussed and found to be, for various reasons, unsatisfactory. A Police traffic
survey showed very little traffic in and out of the alley immediately south of
the Post Office and the City Administrator was instructed to inquire of the local
Postmaster whether or not a drop box could be put immediately south of the Post
Office and the alley remain 2-way.
6. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that Ordinance #076-47 entitled An
Ordinance Establishing a CATV Advisory Commission, hereby e a opted, published
and codified. Voting for: Daily, Akin, Johnson, McElmury. Voting Against:
Kuchera: Motion carried.
7. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury adopting Ordinance #076-48 entitled
An Or inance amending an ordinance regarding CATV Franchise as it relates to
providing for a CATV Advisory Commission. Voting for: Daily, Akin, Johnson,
McElmury. Voting against: Kuchera. Motion carried.
8. The council took note of the complete listings of memberships becoming open
as of 2-1-77 and the availability of various incumbents. This was put over to
the first meeting in January.
9. Motion by Daily, second by Kuchera that the City Administrator be authorized
to secure quotations on and have installed a security gate in the City Hall
corridor between the Library and main administrative offices, such cost not to
exceed $1500.00 and for him to make recommendations as to adjustments in the
budget. APIF, motion carried.
10. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury to adopt Resolution #R94-76 approving
the plans and specifications on contract #1976-9*, Landscaping of Ram linRiver
Park expansion, Park Improvement Fund #6-48-76 in an estimated amount of h300.00.
APIF, motion carried.
11. Motion. by Johnson, second by McElmury to adopt Resolution #R95-76 which
sets the taking of bids on the above at 2:00 P.M. , January 20, 1977. APIF, motion
carried.
12. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury to adopt Resolution #R96-76 approving
the plans and specifications on contract #1976-8*, Fencing, Rambling River Park
expansion, Fund #6-48-76 in an estimated amount of $7000.00. APIF, motion carried.
13. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury to adopt Resolution #R97-76 setting the
taking obids on the above for 2:00 P.M. , January 20, 1977. APIF, motion carried.
14. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the request of Vivian .Emond
for a subdivision Waiver at 309 8th Street be approved APIF, motion carried.
15. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that a second request of Vivian
Emond for a subdivision Waiver of land running to Gualtiere at 309 8th Street
be approved. APIF, motion carried.
16. Motion by Johnson, second by Daily that the City Administrator be authorized
to appeal the ruling of the Minnesota Department of Employment Services con-
sidering the eligibility for unemployment compensation of a former employee of
the City terminated for cause, to be held December 22, 1976. APIF, motion
carried.
17. The council discussed a letter which had been written to the City by Dakota
County Commissioner elect Russell L. Streefland, asking for input from the
elected officials as to County oriented problems with which the city is dealing.
The council took note of the letter and the Administrators answer and deferrred
action.
18. Motion by Akin, second by Daily that the requested budget adjustment dated
Decem e�r 9, 1976 involving $1185.00 between account #409-50 Engineering and
Contingency, hereby be approved. APIF, motion carried.
19. Motion by Akin, second by Daily that the request for budget adjustment dated
December 8, 1976 involving $975.00 between account 497 Annexations and Contingency
hereby be approved. APIF, motion carried.
20. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the following applications and
application renewals hereby be approved with the understanding that the appropriate
paper work for Dicks Red Owl would be forthcoming prior to issuance and further
that all of the requirements under the ordinance for Area Disposal Service be met.
APIF, motion carried.
21. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the council approve of the
arrangements made for providing directional signs involving the Ice Arena and
the High School and the Air Control Center on various State Highway locations
in Farmington between the Chamber of Commerce and State Representative Jim
White. Said signs to be installed by the City forces. APIF, motion carried.
22. The City Administrator informed the council that notification had come from
the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission that the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency had approved the award of grant to that agency and jointly to the City of
Farmington and Lakeville for their Sewer System Evaluation Survey. A contract
had been entered into previously with a consultant to perform this work which
now could proceed.
23. The council was further notified that the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
had received approval from the Environmental Protection Agency for the installation
of an interceptor between Lakeville, Farmington and Apple Valley to a new treat-
ment plant located in Empire.
24. The council informally discussed smoking in the Ice Arena and the applicability
of State Law in that regard. The Staff was instructed to check the State Law
and to discuss with the Recreation Manager problems of enforcement.
25. Councilman Kuchera then raised questions regarding the Ice Arena as follows:
1. The arrangements concerning the purchase of popcorn machine and manning
of it.
2. The adequacy of the sound system purchased for $2300.
3. Whether or not Police and or Firemen are required to stand by during
events in the arena.
4. What licenses are required and are in hand for the handling of food
and whether or not running water must be available behind the concession
bar.
S. Whether or not Arena Employees should utilize their time by filling coin
operated machines rather than watching a game in progress.
6. Whether or not the recommendations from the PARAC concerning advertising
in the arena and on the Zamboni are reasonable.
7. The fact that a pass issued by the School District to City Officials and
others for athletic events is or should be honored at the arena.
Minutes of 12/20/76 cont. 109
26. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury to pay the bills as presented. APIF,
motion carried
27. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuchera authorizing the City Administrator tp
contract for Public Official Liability Insurance through their agent with
International Surplus Lines Insurance Company in accordance with their proposal
dated November 24, 1976, in an amount of $1,000,000 coverage at an annual cost
of $1515.22. APIF, motion carried.
28. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
*illiam J. Ford
City Administrator
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