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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.07.77 Council Minutes 011 41— MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR NOVEMBER 7, 1977 1. The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Kuchera at 7:00 P.M. Present: Acting Mayor Kuchera, Councilmen Johnson, McElmury, Whittier Absent: Mayor Akin Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos 2. Motion by McElmury, second by Whittier that the minutes of October 3, October 4, October 10 and October 17, 1977 be approved as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. Motion by Johnson, second by Whittier to adopt Resolution No. R67-77 authorizing and Erecting the City Administrator to submit to the Dakota County A itor the annual list of delinquent municipal services accounts for certification on the tax rolls, not withstanding the advice of.the City Attorney that perhaps some of the bills being submitted might not be appropriate under existing statutes. APIF, motion carried. 4. The council discussed the upcoming appointment to the vacancy on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and it was the consensus that this matter not be acted upon until the return of Mayor Akin, which would probably be the meeting of December 19, 1977. 5. The Acting Mayor Kuchera then discussed a letter written to the City Council by HRA Chairman Warren Sifferath requesting that the council prevail upon Acting Mayor Kuchera to refrain from voting in the matter on the basis of a possible conflict of interest. 6. Motion by Johnson, second by Whittier to adopt Resolution No. R68-77 authorizing andiErecting the City Administrator in the matter of contract 1976-7, Pedestrian Bridge, Structural Specialties, Inc. , to "final out" the contract and to convert the previously retained $309.00 to a permanent deduction as the cost of damage done to the pedestrian walkway by the bridge contractor. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury to adopt Resolution No. R69-77 authorizing and l-recting the City Administrator to file a claim on the per ormance on for contract 1976-6, Husting and Engstrom, Park Site Development for newly discovered deficiencies in the work as cited by the City consulting engineer. APIF, motion carried. 8. The council then discussed project 71-7 Street Improvement, Locust Street. This involved the improvement of a one block long street immediately south of the Farmington Middle School. Also the school had previously requested that the East half of that block be barricaded during school hours. The council had written to the surrounding property owners asking them to come to this meeting to express their opinion regarding the schools request. The council pointed out to those present that subsequent to the mailing, the school had withdrawn their request to barricade and had also withdrawn any objecti6n� ight have had t e improvement of the street. It was decided to def6V ori the ov t until after the first of the year. ,s '�, ► 9. The council took note of correspondence from Peoples Natural Gas, indicating that Northern Natural Gas, their supplier, had been approved for an increase in rates amounting to 120 or approximately $38.00 per year per home. In this conjunction the status of various public utility franchises was discussed and it was agreed upon that all franchises would be reviewed, rewritten, uniformized as much as possible, and discussed at a future council meeting. 10. The council investigated the various ramifications of the request from Cooperative Power Association, of which the local Dakota Electric Association represents 1/19th, to erect a radio antennae atop the municipal water tower in section 14. A lengthy discussion followed between members of the council and representatives of CPA. The result of the discussion was that CPA representatives would submit to the City Administrator a detailed proposal including remuneration on an annual basis and that the Administrator would check with other communities who may have experienced this sort of arrangement. 11. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution No. R70-77 approving the specifications for a fire truck cab and chassis, authorizing the taking of bids on same at 2:00 P.M. , December 19, 1977. APIF, motion carried. 12. The Administrator informed the council that attempts to collect against an individual or his insurance company on damage done to a City vehicle in the amount of approximately $150.00, which of course, was exempt from the Cities collision policy which carries a $250.00 deductible, be attempted to be collected by whatever means he deemed appropriate including recourse to the small claims court. 13. The council reviewed correspondence from Dakota County in regard to selection of a hazardous waste disposal site. No action taken 14. A council item entitled Dakota County HRA Scattered Site Acquisition Program was deferred at the request of Nan McKay, Dakota County HRA Director, to allow her more time to prepare her presentation. 15. Motion by Whittier, second by McElmury to set the time and date of a publicHeearing for 7:00 P.M. , December 5, 1977, in the matter of consideration of an amendment to the zoning ordinance which would establish a time limit on special exceptions and variances granted by the Board of Adjustment. Attorney to publish notice. APIF, motion carried. 16. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier to authorize the following expenditures under capital outlay, General Fund, by Fire Department. 1 - Cascade - $1069 22 - Firemen coats - $2950; 2 - Scott Air Tanks - $250; 50 ft - 1z" hose - $89 for a total of $4358.00, all of which have been budgeted in the 1977 budget in which there are funds available. APIF, motion carried. 17. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson to approve the budget adjustment request dated November 7, 1977, involving Class 5, sealcoating and miscellaneous portions of the General Services Capital Outlay. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson authorizing the payment in full, in the amount o 7979.46 to HJA Construction Co. , under contract 1977-1 upon recommenda- tion of the General Services Superintendent. APIF, motion carried. 19. The Council authorized the immediate expenditure up to $500.00 for a water heater for the City Garage, under the 1977 miscellaneous General Services Capital Outlay budget and by amending the 1978 budget in which this purchase was provided. 20. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to authorize the payment of bills as presentteec . APIF, motion carried. 21. Various matters dealing with Park and Recreation were deferred to the next meeting including - Hours of operation, Curfew and Tennis Parking Lot. 22. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, f s'�iam J. Ford APPROVED ///aZ 1`7 7 Administra or WJF/kf