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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR.
APRIL 18, 1977
1. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Kuchera, McElmury, Whittier
Absent: Councilman Johnson
Also Present: Attorney Gorgos, Planner Charles Tooker and Deputy Clerk Karen
Finstuen
2. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the minutes of 3/14/77, 3/21/77,
and -474-77-7 be approved as presented. APIF, motion carried.
3. Motion by McElmury, second by Whittier to adopt Ordinance #077-52 amending
Title I, Chapter 5, Section 2 of the City Code by changing the starting time
of regular council- meeting from 7:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. , APIF, motion carried.
4. Motion by Whittier, second by Akin that the $100 budgeted for the Farmington
Choral group be presented to them by Acting Mayor Kuchera at their spring concert
on Sunday, May 1, 1977. APIF, motion carried.
5. Mayor Akin encouraged all residents to participate in spring clean up projects
on their own property.
6. The council- requested the Attorney to prepare a proposed amendment to the
parking ordinance regulating the parking of recreational- vehicles on city streets
and alleys.
7. Mayor Akin presented a proposal to the council regarding the $500 budget
figure for purchasing and replantation of boulevard trees. Motion by Whittier,
second by McElmury that the city purchase 200 Green Ash treet, 8 to 10 ft. tall
from Roger Gualtiere. These trees are to be used for boulevard trees only.
Residents should call the city hall requesting them and the city forces will
then remove them from Gualtieres property. Residents can pick up from the city
on a specified day and must plant the trees themselves on the boulevard. A
purchase agreement is to be drawn up between the Administrator and Mr. Gualtiere.
APIF, motion carried.
8. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin to adopt Resolution #Rll-77 which drops
project 77-4, Sewer, Elm Street from Division to 1st. APIF, motion carried.
9. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to grant the application for On-Off
3.2 Beer License at 309 3rd Street. The council cautioned the applicant, Mrs.
Clement Johnson, that the parking restrictions on the spaces in front of the
Municipal Liquor Store which is next door will be enforced and that they should
inform their customers accordingly. APIF, motion carried.
10. The council discussed with the City Planner, Charles Tooker, the Metro Systems
Statement. The council deferred any action on it at this time but stated how
important it is that the city respond after further study by the council.
11. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury to accept System #1 presented by Dakota
Electric Association for street liting in Hillview and Hill Dee Additions. The
cost of installation is to be borne by the Developer and monthly billings to the
City. APIF, motion carried.
12. The staff recommendations for display and consumption of alcoholic beverage
in recreation facilities was discussed. The policy as presented was approved in
concept but action was deferred pending additional insurance information to be
obtained by the City Insurance Agent, Brian Lundquist.
13. Motion by Whittier, second by McElmury that budget adjustment dated 4/16/77
in the amount of $700 be approved. APIF, motion carried.
14. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that budget adjustment dated 4/15/77
in the amount of $1500 for the purchase of a water softener from Culligan for the
arena be approved. APIF, motion carried.
15. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin that final payment be made on contract
1976-99 , park plantings, to Hoffman-McNamara in the amount of $1949.60. APIF,
motion carried.
16. Motion by Kuchera, second by.Akin to approve the attendance of Police
Reservist John Russell at Firearms Instructor School at Camp Perry, Ohio,
July 24-29, 1977, at a total cost of $180.00 which would be taken from the
Police Reserve Budget item. APIF, motion carried.
17. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin to approve the attendance of Tom Heimdal
Finance Director, at the M.F.O.A. Spring Seminar, May 18-20, 1977 in Alexandria.
APIF, motion carried.
18. The Labor Relations Act was discussed, no action taken at this time.
19. The written agreement between the City and Gil Gilbertson regarding
Westview Acre easements and project 77-1 was deferred to the next meeting.
20. The Mayor set a special meeting of the council for 7:00 P.M. , Monday,
April 2S, 1977. The Administrator was requested to inform the Department
Heads of such meeting and asked that they review the job descriptions of
all their employees and make needed changes and updates to be discussed at
that meeting along with other items that were deferred from this meeting.
21. A lengthy discussion was then held between members of the council on the
conditions of Hillview and Hill Dee Subdivisions. The main concern was that
of erosion, litter and elevation of hydrants. The Mayor said that some
decisions must be made within this next week as to what action must be taken
and if it is not complied with a complaint will be filed.
22. The Mayor asked for input on the transportation letter that must be sub-
mitted no later than May 8, 1977.
23. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the Fire Department apply for
a Fire fighting Grant for matching funds up to an amount of $22,000. APIF,
motion carried.
24. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury to approve the list of bills for payment.
APIF, motion carried.
25. The council received a financial statement from the Finance Director.
26. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to approve the payment of $10,000 to
MacQueen Equipment which is the first of three installments on the Garbage
Truck and Packer. APIF, motion carried.
27. It was suggested that with the low number of dog licenses that have been
obtained so far this year that perhaps the Police Department should go door
to door and locate dogs within the city.
28. The council discussed the issue of changing City Engineer from D. S.
Blaisdell back to Banister Engineering. The Mayor said he would contact some
firms and get back to the council with his suggestions.
29. The County Board Agenda items; Hazardous Disposal Site problems, State,
County and School Elections on the same day and MTC were discussed.
30. The council asked what progress had been made on the street light at the
intersection of Co. Rd 31 and T.H. 50. This matter will be looked into.
31. The General Services Superintendent, Bill Hince and the Council recommended.
that a letter of commendation be written to Jerry Bauer on the excellent job
he did in the absence of Bill Hince and requested that the letter be put in his
personnel jacket.
32. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen M. Finstuen
Deputy Clerk APPROVED ���/7'7
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