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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
OCTOBER 17, 1977
1. The meeting was called to order by the Acting Mayor at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Acting Mayor Kuchera, Councilmen Johnson, McElmury, Whittier
Absent: Mayor Akin
Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos
2. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson that the minutes of September 15,
Septemer 19, September 22, and September 26, 1977 be approved as presented.
APIF, motion carried.
3. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that the City Administrator hereby
be aut orized and directed to execute the proposed contract between the City
and D.V.M. Inc, dba Dahlco Music and Vending Company, providing for the vending
machine concession in the Civic Arena for the period of October 17, 1977 to
October 16, 1978. APIF, motion carried.
4. The City Administrator reminded the City Council that correspondence had been
received from the President of the League of Minnesota Municipalities inviting
applications for memberships on various standing committees within the League.
The Council agreed to inform the Administrator of whatever interest each member
may have.
S. The Administrator informed the council that in response to a directive from
HUD that he had submitted a timetable to HUD prior to October 14, 1977 dealing
with the preparation development review and adoption of an affirmative action
program for the City of Farmington. This timetable provided for final council
review of the program on November 7, 1977, with submission to HUD no later than
December 20, 1977. Motion by Whittier, second by Johnson that the timetable
as presented hereby Fe approved. APIF, motion carried.
6. The council received and accepted the resignation of Mr. Robert Meehan as
a member of the HRA for Farmington who informed the council that he had taken
employment out of the City and by the middle of December would no longer be a
resident of the City and thereby making him ineligible for the seat. The
Administrator was instructed to inform Mr. Meehan that his resignation had
been accepted with regrets and that a letter of appreciation for his distinguished
service to the community, be sent to him. The kshin
formed t r orter
present that it would be appreciated if notice o ldb �,' e.. �the fact that interested persons were being encou '1 .
7. The council then dealt with a recommendation coming from the HRA involving
the preservation and restoration of the Railroad depot in Farmington. After some
discussion the council authorized staff to proceed with inquiries aimed at the
objective of ultimately preserving and restoring the Railroad depot. They were
not, however, authorized to make any firm committments or to incur any debt or to
take any action which would, at this time, create a tax exempt property.
8. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that the statement of annual charges
propos�to the council as approved by the HRA, providing for reimbursement to
the City by the HRA for services performed during 1978, was hereby approved.
APIF, motion carried.
9. A request from School District #192 to close the east half of Locust Street
between 5th and 6th Streets during School hours, was deferred. The City Adminis-
trator was instructed to contact residents in the area and notify them of this
request while at the same time, combining this matter with the proposed project
71-7, Street Improvement, and to put both items on a future agenda.
10. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution #R64-77 which
accepts the $90,000, 1977, CDB Grant and agrees to the terms of t e grant. APIF,
motion carried.
11. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution #R65-77 which
authorizes and directs the City Administrator to purchase a new squad car from
Jim Haugen Ford, based on competitive quotations and in accordance with the
emergency purchasing powers of the City, in the amount of $6,198.92. Voting
for: Kuchera, McElmury. Voting No: Johnson. Abstaining: Whittier. Absent: Akin.
Motion carried.
12. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution #R66-77 which
authorizes and directs the City Administrator to in orm Smith-Martin Ambulance
that the City had accepted their proposal for subsidized ambulance service in
conjunction with the other cities of Burnsville, Apple Valley and Lakeville.
And to have prepared and execute the necessary documents. APIF, motion carried.
13. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson authorizing and directing the staff
to execute the joint snow removal agreement between the City of Farmington and
the Department of Transportation which provides for snow removal on trunk high-
ways within city boundaries. APIF, motion carried.
14. The City Council took official notice of a completion of ten years of
service with the city by Mrs. Rosemary Swedin, Senior Accounting Clerk and
requested the City Administrator to convey to her their appreciation for her
service.
15. The council discussed a request received from the Dakota County Planning
Department asking the City to list out various projects, activities and programs
suitable for funding under the new EDA program. The council instructed the
Administrator to inform the County that their response deadline was far to
soon in which to accomplish this purpose since the correspondence had been
received only September 29, 1977.
16. The City Administrator informed the council that staff was preparing a
review and analysis of the possibility of seeking bids for automotive fuel and
that a report and recommendation to the council would be forthcoming.
17. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that the bills be approved for payment
with the exception of an amount of $1026.33 in the General Services for Class 5
and the amount of $1759.60 for equipment in the Fire Department, both of which
were capital outlay items and prior approval for appropriation had not been
granted. APIF, motion carried.
18. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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William J. Ford
City Administrator APPROVED / 1.71-7 7
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