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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.01.77 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR AUGUST 1, 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 that the minutes of July 18, 1977 be approved with the following amendment: paragraph 14, showing the time of public hearing changed to 7:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. 3. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier that the minutes of July 25, 1977 be approved as presented. APIF, motion carried. ' 4. The Council then discussed the proposed street improvements on projects 76-2 and 76-8. Project 76-8 being the street improvement in Hillview Sth Addition in which the city would take the bids and award the contract while the developer would deposit a sufficient cash sum to pay for the contract performance. The plans as presented showed a need for a cul-de-sac at the extreme west end of the project, an easement for which must be provided by the developer. The Administrator . informed the council that it was his intention to require a $3000 deposit from the developer upon publication of advertisement for bids and if the bids were satisfact- ory then a full cash deposit prior to execution of the contract. Motion by Akin, _ second by McElmury to adopt Resolution #R45-77 which accepts the rev— 1se-J feasibility for project 76-8, street improvement, Hillview 5th Addition, in the amount of $28,150.74. APIF, motion carried. S. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution #R46-77 which approves the plans and specifications for project 76-8.with the understanding that the flow of water would be changed by going directly west instead of a diversion through the parkland and authorizing the taking of bids at 3:00 P.M. , August 15, 1977 with said project to be included in Contract 1977-5. APIF, motion carried. 6. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury to adopt Resolution #R47-77 accepting the feasiility for project 76-2, street restoration, Everton Court, Hillview 3rd Addition in the amount of $4462.31. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution #R48-77 which approves the plans and specifications for project 76-2 and authorizes the taking of bids at 3:00 P.M. , August 15, 1977 and inclusion in Contract 1977-5. APIF, motion carried. 8. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that the council approve the four tax abatements requested by the County Assessor dated June 30, 1977. APIF, motion carried. 9. The Mayor then opened the public hearing scheduled for 7:30 P.M. on this date for the purpose of allowing and encouraging citizen and public input into the considerations governing the use of Federal Revenue Sharing. The council then called for suggestions from the audience. None were forthcoming. The Mayor then closed the hearing with no action taken. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier that a second revenue sharing public hearing Ue set for September 19, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. 10. The Mayor informed the council that he had been selected in his job with the Federal Aviation Administration for attendance at a school in Oklahoma, which would require his absence for approximately 4 months. At the Mayors request the City Attorney advised the council of their rights and authority under the law, involving this matter. 11. The council then took up the matter of the feasibility on project 71-20, bridge replacement, Flagstaff between T.H. #50 and Ash Street. Representatives from the engineering firm of Toltz, King, Duvall and Anderson presented a feasibility which had been prepared for the council. The feasibility itself, because of certain flood plain control requirements which necessitated the elevating of the road put the cities share of construction at approximately $47,000. It was the consensus of the council that this far exceeded the early estimates of perhaps $10,000 that the city could spend for engineering and miscellaneous construction items. In fur- ther discussion with TKDA engineers, it was concluded that with a further expenditure of approximately $3000, which would include a field survey and a hydraulic analysis and partial plans and permits, it could then be learned whether or not the maximum criteria for bridge construction under DNR law 105 would have to be complied with. After considerable deliberation the council decided to forego action at this time and asked the staff to do further work in the area of (1) Whether or not easements could be obtained for right-of-way to allow a 44' traveled roadway width (2) attempt to determine from the granting authority the level 'of priority of these particular projects and (3) try to determine before hand by the granting authority, whether an exemption from the DNR flood design criteria could be obtained reducing the total cost to an estimated $20,000 for city share. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuchera to accept the feasibility and to defer action. APIF, motion carried. 12. Mrs. Earl McKay, 620 Main, complained to the council about a recreational vehicle parked on the street near her house. She was informed that an ordin- ance prohibiting this kind of parking had been discussed by the council at an earlier meeting but no action had been taken. 13. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuchera that the requested ambulance service charge increase by Midwest Med-Kab ambulance service, subsidized by the City, be deferred. APIF, motion carried. 14. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to approve the application for a refuse haulin -license in the City of Farmington by Storlie's Sanitation Service, Inc. without prorating the fee. APIF, motion carried. 15. The Administrator informed the council that he had not heard back from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission concerning his inquiry and followup on the connections for the Metro Sewer Interceptor. 16. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson that the probationary status of Recreatio Manager Jim Bell, hereby be terminated and he be converted to permanent full-time employee status as recommended by the City Administrator in Memo dated July 20, 1977. APIF, motion carried. 17. The Administrator reported to the council that an inspector from the Minnesota Department of Health had submitted a check list of complaints follow- ing an inspection of the Municipal Swimming Pool made, he had stated, at the request of Councilman Eugene Kuchera. Mr. Kuchera explained that he had not requested an inpsection but had called and talked to the individual Mr. James Witkowski, seeking information only. The Administrator informed the council that there were three categories of complaints, the first being those which had already been complied with the second being those which could be complied with timely, and the third being more costly items which it was the staffs intention to dispute with the Health Board. The council agreed to amend the budget within the Park and Recreation department to provide for the purchase of a flow indicator in the amount of approximately $200.00. 18. The council then discussed a memo from the City Administrator dated July 27, 1977 informing them that the present concessionaire in the arena handling the coin operated vending machines was there without contract and without agreement or approval by the council and that further, the service being provided, in the opinion of staff, was not satisfactory. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson that the staff be instructed to obtain proposals o presentation to the council, no later than the meeting of October 3, 1977. APIF, motion carried. 19. The Mayor inquired as to the progress made by the engineer selection committee composed of Councilmen Kuchera, McElmury, Administrator Ford and General Services Superintendent Hince. It was pointed out that no formal meeting had been held by the committee but that the two councilmembers had interviewed several firms. The Mayor requested that more participation be provided by the Administrator and the Superintendent and that work sheets be prepared specifiying selection criteria and be presented at the next meeting of the council. 20. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the following budget adjustments be approved- : (a) Dated 7-1-77, adjusting $814 between office equipment rental and capital outlay computer programs, (b) Adjusting $13,000 between the contingency and the Infiltration/Inflow Capital Outlay Contract, (c) Adjusting $884 between capital outlay sealcoating and contingency. APIF, motion carried. 21. The council instructed the Administrator to contact the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission regarding the proposed connections of the Lakeville-Farmington Interceptor and request that manhole 35 connection be increased from 18" to 24". 16 D Minutes of 8/1/77 cont. 22. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the request of Building Inspector Frank K— i ebom to attend the National Conference of Building Officials in Corondo, California with the understanding that the personnel policy be reviewed in respect to the attendance of conferences. APIF, motion carried. 23. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the recommendation of Recreation Manager James Bell and the endorsement of City Administrator Ford on_memo dated July 27, 1977 be approved and that Mr. John Mazurkiewicz be hired on a part-time permanent status as Youth Center Attendant. APIF, motion carried. 24. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF, motion carried. 25. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution #R49-77 entitled PersonnelTolicy regarding Financing of Arbitration Awards. APIF, motion carried. 26. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Fo y/�S/�7 7 City Administrator APPROVED l� WJF/kf