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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.03.77 Council Minutes C-01 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR OCTOBER 3, 1977 1. The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Kuchera at 6:05 P.M. Present: Acting Mayor Kuchera, Councilmen Johnson, McElmury, Whittier Absent: Mayor Akin Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell 2. The public hearings were then opened on projects 77-2, 75-3, and 77-1. The first project to be discussed by the council was project 77-2, Street Improve- ment, Dunbar Ave. Considerable discussion among members of the council and interested parties in the audience hinged around statements that had been made when the project was decided to proceed concerning whether or not all of the costs should be assessed toward the developer or whether the assessments should be based on benefit. The City Engineer called the councils attention to a feasibility dated October 15, 1973, which indicated that the original street construction was considered an interim street and had been constructed in accordance with specifications somewhat less stringent than the normal and presumably had cost somewhat less. It was further brought out that the con- tractor in this particular project apparently paved an additional 50 feet not called for in the specifications. The council then closed the public hearing and during a discussion reserved to the members of the council it was decided that the assessment against the Bell property be reduced down to 30 feet and the resulting additional cost redistributed among the assessees. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution #R60-77 which approves of the assessment roll with the above changes and authorizes and directs the City Administrator to certify said roll to the County Auditor. APIF, motion carried. 3. The council then took up project 75-3, Street Improvement, Spruce Street. It was pointed out that this improvement consisted of overlay on an existing blacktop base which had been delayed purposely from a previous project to allow for construction of the Arena prior to the finished blacktop matte. One of the benefited property owners, Mr. Don Feely, received answers to a few questions concerning the project. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution #R61-77 which approves of the assessment roll and authorizes and directs the City Administrator to certify same to the County Auditor. APIF, motion carried. 4. The council then addressed itself to the final project 77-1, sewer and water laterals, Ash Street. A member of the Board of Directors of Dakota Electric Association, Mr. Arleigh Thorberg, stated to the council that the DEA were con- cerned about the warning that the City Engineer had made to DEA concerning the backing up of sewage in a cyclical fashion in the line. The council confirmed that these misgivings had been passed to DEA prior to the installation of the line and at the time the council had agreed to install the line in exact conform- ance to the requests of DEA, that is a 6" line with a 1/8" drop per lineal foot. Motion by Johnson, second by Whittier to adopt Resolution #R62-77 which approves oT tFe assessment roll and authorizes and directs the City Administrator to certify same to the County Auditor. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson that request for payment of estimate #1 to Free rickson Excavating Company for contract 1977-2 in the amount of $19,794.85 reflecting a percentage of completion of 77.30, be approved. APIF, motion carried. 6. Motion by Johnson, second by Whittier that the council approve the by-laws of the Fire Relief Association as amended and presented effective January 1, 1978. APIF, motion carried. 7. Mr. Roger Hobson, again appeared before the c .VnQjr uestion the %pplj,,cation of the Sewer Maintenance Policy in the repair of ecti it again informed him that the policy had been applie that the policy was equitable and should not be changed. 8. The Administrator informed the council that the Dakota Electric Association had inquired of the City of Farmington about the possibility of their erecting two radio antennas atop the Farmington Water Tower and that preliminary approval for such an installation had been indicated by the Water Board. The council in- structed the Administrator to have the Dakota Electric Assoc. , bring in a detailed proposal. 9. The minutes of 9/15; 9/19; 9/22 and 9/26 were deferred. 10. The council again discussed the plat of Hillview Addition which had supposedly dedicated public land but which had not been accomplished due to an error in the form of the plat. The council was further informed that repeated attempts on the part of staff to prevail upon the developer, Mr. Eugene Harris, to correct the matter had failed. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuchera that City Attorney Gerald Gorgos hereby be authorized and directed to pursue whatever legal means are necessary to accomplish the intent incor- porated within the plat approval. APIF, motion carried. 11. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF, motion carried. 12. The council discussed the invitation tendered to the City Council by the Castle Rock Town Board to attend their meeting of the Town Board at 8:00 P.M., October 4, 1977 for the purposes of conducting informal discussions relative to annexation. Two members of the City Council indicated they had a conflict and would not be able to attend, two members said they would plan to attend. 13. The Acting Mayor called a special meeting of the council for 8:00 P.M. , October 4, 1977, Castle Rock Town Hall. 14. The council then took a 5 minute recess after which time they would deal with the 1978 budget. 15. The council reconvened at 9:45 P.M. 16. Final decisions were made in the 1978 budget as follows: CAPITAL OUTLAY T. Fire Department - $9700 was reinstated in the 1977 capital outlay for the purchase of a new truck and the 1978 total capital outlay set at $10,640 2. General Services- $2500 was provided in the 1978 budget for chloride to be used in non-urban areas.' 3. Arena - Provided for $1700 for installation of a concrete wall on the upper level and the purchase of an ice brush. 4. Liquor - Provided for $1500 for the purchase of an ice cube making machine. S. General Govt - Provided for $1100 for the purchase of a desk, chair and typewriter. WAGES 1. Recreation Managers annual salary was set at $15,400 2. Liquor part time maximum hourly rate was set at $4.25 with a total authorization of $5616. 3. City Administrators annual salary was set at $23,250 OTHER 1. The City Administrator was requested to review the fire protection contracts and to make suggestions to the council as to how that formula should be modified to make it more equitable and to provide more income to the City for the protection that is being provided. 2. The 1978 receipts in the budget should provide for the garbage collection rate of $13.50 per quarter, effective January 1, 1978. 17. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. For City Administrator APPROVED /f /-7 17 7 WJF/kf