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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.20.77 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JUNE 20, 1977 1. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Johnson, Kuchera, McElmury, Whittier Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell 2. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of June 6, 1977, and to defer the minutes of June 14, 1977. APIF, motion carried. 3. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution #R27-77 which approves of a Local Shade Tree Disease Program, a copy of which is on file in the Tree In- spectors office and further authorizes to the City Administrator to make applica- tion to the State of Minnesota for participation in the reimbursement grant program. APIF, motion carried. 4. The Administrator informed the council that the bids had been received that day at 3:00 P.M. on Contract 1977-2 and were presented to the council as follows: Fredrickson Excavating Co. $25,125.28 Bianconi Construction 27,237.67 Hennen Construction 27,497.06 Axel Newman Htg $ Plbg 28,407.80 Clement Schmitz 29,633.66 White Construction 29,765.34 Fischer Sand $ Aggregate 31,210.98 Motion by Kucher, second by McElmury to adopt Resolution #R28-77accepting the bice Fredrickson Excavating Company in the amount of 25,125.28. APIF, motion carried. S. The Administrator then informed the council that bids had been received that day at 3:00 P.M. for contract #1977-3 as follows: H.J.A. Construction Company $17,420.00 McNamara-Vivant Contracting 17,929.75 Minnesota Valley Surfacing 21,330.00 Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury to adopt Resolution #R29-77 accepting the ifi d--oT H.J.A. Construction Company in the amount o 17,420.00. APIF, motion carried. 6. The Administrator informed the council that the preliminary bond prospectus prepared by Springsted, Inc. , was based on an estimated need of $60,000.00 and that in view of the actual bids received that amount would now have to be in- creased to $70,000. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury to adopt Resolution #R30-77 which amends the previous resolution establishing fund #6-24-77 by in- creasing the amount of bonds to be sold to $70,000 and authorizing and directing the Administrator to so inform Springsted, Inc. APIF, motion carried. 7. Mr. Tom Jensen, who was in the audience at that point, ask the council whether or not it would be possible for the council to consider including in the 1977 construction schedule, the improvement of Locust Street between 5th and 6th Street which he abuts. The Administrator informed the council that this project had been considered in 1971 under project 71-7 and had been dropped on May 17, 1971, after discussions with the School. It was the consensus of the council that it would not be possible to include consideration of this project and that it could delay the whole 1977 construction schedule but that there was no reason why it could not be considered in the normal process as a public improvement. This matter was tabled until later in the meeting. 8. City Building Inspector, Frank Kirsebom, introduced to the Council and the audience, Mr. Sivert 0. Hendrickson, Representative from the Minnesota State Building Code Division. He had been invited to explain to the council and interested citizens, those sections of the Uniform Building Code which regulates Mobile Homes and Manufactured buildings. There was a lengthy discussion and explanation by Mr. Hendrickson in which several comments by interested citizens were noted. The gist of Mr. Hendricksons comments were that if a manufactured home carried the stamp of approval by the State of Minnesota as having met the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, and if it meets the requirements of other ordinances including zoning, it cannot be prohibited from being erected. It was further pointed out that the type of stamps attached to a structure distinguishes between a mobile home and a manufactured building. 9. In regard to the 1977 Construction projects, Fund 6-24-77 (see paragraph #6 above) the City Administrator informed the council that in his opinion two documents should be in hand, prior to actual award of contracts, one - a letter from the Dakota Electric Association stating their willingness to assume the cost now being paid by the city, if for whatever reason, their new building does not get built. And second, an executed easement from Gil Gilbertson over his property in Westview Acres. Mr. Gilbertson, who was in the audience, withdrew his request changing the moving of his property lines from the earlier 27 ft. to 42 ft. and now stated that the earlier 27.13 ft. was sufficient. 10. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to approve the request for budget adjust- mentac�June 20, 1977 dealing with the transfer of $12,500 previously budgeted to cover the cost of the cities participation in project 77-1 and increasing the contingency by that amount. APIF, motion carried. 11. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to approve the request for bubget adjustment involving the authorization for the purchase of a radio for the Garbage truck in the amount of $755.00 out of the contingency chart of accounts. APIF, motion carried. 12. It was reported to the City Council that written quotations had been received for the repair of Rambling River Park Restrooms. A quote from Sauber Plumbing and Heating_in;the amount of $721.00 and from Farmington Plumbing and Heating in the amount of $775.47. It was indicated to the council that this amount would be covered by insurance less $100 but that authorization was still required from the council to proceed with the repair. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuchera authorizing the City Administrator to provide for the work to be completed by Sauber Plumbing and Heating in the amount of $721.00 APIF, motion carried. 13. Motion by Whittier, second by Kuchera to adopt Ordinance No. 077-58 regulating the Display and Consumption of Liquor. APIF, motion Carrie . 14. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury to amend resolution #R1-77 by inserting "Display and Consumption License - $300.00". Voting for: Akin, Johnson, McElmury. Voting against: Kuchera, Whittier. Motion carried. 15. A request for local approval for a Display and Consumption License by Mrs. Clem Johnson at 309 3rd Street was referred to the Police Department for a background check. 16. The Administrator presented to the council a letter received from Anchor Development Company representing Mr. Dennis Madden, the new owner of Townsedge Shopping Center, making offer to the city of rental space for a liquor outlet at $4.00 per sq. ft. The council expressed no interest in this offer and requested that the Administrator so notify Anchor Development. 17. Councilman Johnson was excused at this time. 18. City Engineer Don Blaisdell reported to the council in regard to the Infiltra- tion/Inflow Study that the bulk of the work had now been completed through phase I by Donahue and Associates and that an interim report could be expected by July 15. The Administrator reported that in that connection that in all likelihood the council would be subject to 100 of the cost under the grant covering this project. In that regard he had talked with Mr. Bill Moore from the Sewer Board and was seeking 11 connections to the interceptor at no charge to the city, a copy of which was distributed to the council. 19. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury to adopt Ordinance No. 077-59 controling erratic cFri-ving. Voting for: Akin, Kuchera, McElmury. Voting against: Whittier. Absent: Johnson. Motion carried. 20. Some members of the council stated that their had been some indication that Dakota Ambulance Services had responded to some calls with their ambulance with personnel who were unable to lift the necessary weights involved in transporting the victims. The Administrator was asked to look into the matter. 21. The council was informed that new legislation passed by the State Legislature had provided funds for use by municipalities and others for the repair and replace- ment of bridges. The Administrator informed the council that a meeting was to be held on June 28, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. by the Dakota County Engineer at which time this program was to be explained. The council expressed an interest in seeking an answer as to whether or not previously scheduled bridges on Flagstaff under Project 71-20 would be eligible for funding. 161 Council Minutes 6/20/77 cont. 22. The council authorized the Mayor to inquire of Tom Heimdal whether he would be willing to extend his length of service an additional two weeks. 23. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the City terminate the relationship between tfe city and the existing City Engineer D. S. Blaisdell and Associates with the understanding that he finish all the work involved on projects with which he has, up until now, been involved. Voting for: Akin, Kuchera, McElmury, Whittier. Absent: Johnson. Motion carried. 24. Motion by McElmury that the city hire the firm of Banister Engineering as the Consulting Engineers for the City of Farmington. Motion died for a lack of a second. 25. Motion by Akin, second by Whittier that a selection committee be appointed to consist of Councilman Kuchera, Councilman McElmury, City Administrator Ford and General Services Superintendent Bill Hince to screen candidate firms and make recommendations to the council. APIF, motion carried. 26. The agenda item dealing with the appointment of a third member to the CATV Advisory Committee was deferred. 27. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin to adopt Resolution #R3-77 Delegating to the Farmington HRA authority over and responsibility for, funds received by the City under federal CDBG Grant of 1977. Voting for: Akin, McElmury, Whittier. Voting against: Kuchera. Absent: Johnson. 28. Councilman McElmury was excused. 29. The Mayor requested the City Administrator to look into the situation where Jim Haugen Ford was parking cars in the front yard of residences in the 300 block of Elm Street and also the parking of cars on City sidewalks. 30. The council again took up the matter of Mr. Tom Jensens request for street imovement on Locust between 5th & 6th Street. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera pr that the council accept and declare adequate the petition of Thomas Jensen, 701 5th Street, for the improvement of Locust Street between 5th $ 6th. APIF, motion carried. 31. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier to adopt Resolution #R31-77 ordering a feasi ility for project 71-7, Street improvement, Locust Street between Sth and 6th Street. APIF, motion carried. 32. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier that the bills be approved for payment with th Udition of: Thomas Heimdal, $24.40; William Ford, $48.90; Robert Metcalf, $94.12; Minn Liquor Commissioner, $100.00. APIF, motion carried. Respect ully submitted, /*,-W- William J. Ford City Administrator APPROVED 71577 WJF/kf