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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.21.77 Council Minutes 3 r� MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MARCH 21, 1977 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Mayor. Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Johnson, Kuchera, McElmury, Whittier Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell 2. The Administrator informed the council that the first request for payment had now been received from Donohue and Assoc in regard to the Infiltration/Inflow Survey contracted for by the council in conjunction with. the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. . He further explained that these bills must first be paid and that the City would then receive reimbursement upon presentation of the paid invoice. Since grant money is involved it was necessary to create a special fund. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin to adopt Resolution #R8-77 creating fund #8-8-77 entitled Infiltrattion/Inflow Survey Grant FunE. APIF, motion carried. 3. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin to authorize the temporary transfer from the contingency account of the General Fund to Fund #8-8-77 in the amount of $6419.74. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to authorize the payment of the following bills in regard to the above fund and from the above fund: $5775.00 - Donohue and, Associates; $644.74 - Blaisdell and Assoc. APIF, motion carried. S. The council reviewed an application for an On-Off 3-2 Beer License to be located at 309 3rd Street, .presented by Mrs. Joyce E. Johnson representing other principals. The matter was discussed briefly with Mrs. Johnson during which she was informed that the application would be referred to the; Farmington Police Department for a routine background check as required by law. 6. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuchera that the council retroactively approve the attendance at the annual fire school of eight firemen. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion by Whittier, second by Kuchera to approve the attendance by Park and Recreation personnel of an Ice Arena Refrigeration Systems Seminar at Albert Lea, April 5 & 6, 1977. APIF, motion carried. 8. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to approve the attendance at a Shade Tree Disease Control Seminar sponsored by the State of Minnesota of General Services Personnel namely Jerry Bauer. APIF, motion carried. 9. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuchera that the proposed changes in the by-laws of thel-remens Relief Association be approved and that new by-laws be drawn and copies furnished to the city. APIF, motion carried. 10. The council was advised of a fill agreement negotiated between the Chicago, Milwaukee, St.Paul and Pacific Railroad and General Services Superintendent Bill Hince involving a parcel of ground in the area of 2nd Street and Main. 11. The Administrator then presented to the council the results of bids taken that afternoon on a refuse packer and truck. The bids were as follows: Bidder Total Chas Olson & Sons, Chassis Dist. Jim Haugen Ford $28,806.00 MacQueen Equipment, Inc. $30,955.94 Garwood-Twin Cities $33,555.01 MacQueen Equipment, Inc. , Alternate Proposal $32,915.26 Motion by Akin, second by Whittier upon recommendation of the staff and the advice o ity Attorney, award be made to MacQueen Equipment, Inc. in the total amount of $30,995.94 with a cash payment of $10,000 and two annual payments. APIF, motion carried. 12. The council then discussed with staff a lengthy list of various items coming from the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and from the Recreation Manager. No specific decisions were made "on these items but it was agreed to discuss them further. The fencing policy was referred to the Planning Commission. The Recreation Manager informed the council that the way had now been cleared to fill the CETA position of Technician II and that funding was now available within the CETA program. He also informed the council that it was his intention to close the arena for skating on April 1, 1977, preceeded by an open house, free skating period on Friday for 2 hours. 13. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that the Recreation Manager be authorized to become a member of the Minnesota Park and Recreation Assoc. with an annual dues of $30.00. APIF, motion carried. 14. The council then discussed a report received from the City Engineer on project 77-4, correction of private sanitary sewer line north side of Elm Street from First to Division Street. Some affected residents were in the audience and discussed the matter at length with the council. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury to adopt Resolution #R9-77 accepting the feasibility report of the Engineer. APIF, motion carried. 15. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury to adopt Resolution #R10-77 setting a public hearing on project 77-4 for 7:30 P.M. , April 18, 1977, with the City Attorney to publish and mail. APIF, motion carried. 16. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the request for budget adjust- ment by the Police Department involving capital outlay items for siren and vests dated 3/21/77 hereby be approved. APIF, motion carried. 17. The council accepted a report from City Attorney G. M. Gorgos dealing with the general problem of vandalism. The council agreed to study the report and asked that it be made an agenda item at the next meeting. 18. The Administrator informed the council that the city had received a copy of a condemnation suit brought by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission against Dale Neilan involving easements for the new interceptor. 19. The Administrator informed the council that the cities 1977 HCD Grant Application had now cleared through the complete Metropolitan Council review procedure and that the council itself had recommended the application for funding and Farmington still retained its position of No. 1 out of 24. 20. The council read a letter written by Postmaster Bill Cook in answer to a letter sent him by the City Administrator. Mr. Cook indicated that he would not agree to a drive up mail box located anywhere in Farmington except in front of the post office. It was agreed that the Administrator contact the next highest level whose name had been furnished to the city by Mr. Cook. 21. Motion by Johnson, second by Whittier to approve the list of bills as presenteec . APIF, motion carried. 22. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ��� William J. Ford APPROVED V1! x/77 City Administrator WJF/kf