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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JULY 18, 1977
1`. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Mayor
Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Kuchera, McElmury, Whittier
Absent: Councilman Johnson
Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell
2. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the minutes of July 5, 1977 be
approved as presented. APIF, motion carried.
3. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin to adopt Resolution No. R41-77 which upon
recommendation of the City Engineer accepts project 76-5, phase IV, Street Improve-
ment, Westview Acres Mohn Addition and incorporates that project into the municipal
street system with the understanding that a one year guarantee by the contractor
to Gilbertson is forthcoming. APIF, motion carried.
4. The council discussed the condition of certain cul-de-sacs in Westview Addition
and decided that those streets should be deleted from the 1977 sealcoating and the
repair of same provided for in the 1978 construction schedule or costed out and
combined with the work to be done in Hillview 5th Addition.
5. The appointment of a third CATV member was deferred.
6. The Administrator advised the council that no word had been received from the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission regarding the request for connections to the
interceptor.
7. Councilmembers were informed of the change in the PERA regulations allowing
elected officials earning a minimum salary of $150 per month could elect to be
covered.
8. The City Administrator informed the council that the necessary public invita-
tions for proposals and the guidelines for same had been distributed regarding
Ambulance Service in Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville and Farmington and that
proposals are called for on August 3, 1977.
9. The Administrator informed the council that as per their instructions the
firm of Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Assoc. , had visited the sites anticipated
for bridge replacement and were in the process of preparing the feasibility.
10. Motion by Akin, second by Whittier to. adopt Resolution No. R42-77 which
approves the plan profile (not specifications) for project 71-7 improvement,
Locust Street. APIF, motion carried.
11. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the bills be approved for payment
as presented. APIF, motion carried.
12. The council then discussed with Mr. John Broback, his proposal to install
a street improvement in Hillview 5th Addition. He had requested that the city
accept the money in escrow for the cost of said improvement and that the city
then treat the project as a normal public improvement with the exception that
there be no assessment. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to approve the
proposition of developer John Broback for the construction of streets in Hillview
5th Addition in accordance with the City Administrators memo dated July 11, 1977.
APIF, motion carried.
13. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution No. R43-77 ordering
the preparation of plans and specifications for Project 76-8, Street Improvement,
Hillview 5th Addition. APIF, motion carried.
14. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution No. R44-77 setting
a public hearing for 8:30 P.M. , August 1, 1977 to provide for Citizen input
60' regarding possible uses of revenue sharing in the 1978 calendar year. APIF,
$ii) motion carried.
15. The Mayor stated that he still wished the City to follow up on its position
taken concerning tax equalization in the state and the county as it effects the
City of Farmington.
16. The Council deferred action on a requested amendment to the Fire Relief
Association by-laws, increasing the annual retirement benefits from $300 to
$400.
17. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Ford
City Administrator APPROVED 'f ,l
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