HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.20.78 Council Minutes MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR,
MARCH 20, 1978
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Mayor.
Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Kuchera, McElmury, and Whittier
Absent: Councilman Johnson
Also Present: Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Rosene, Donohue and Assoc Rep. Gary Warren,
MWCC Rep. Bill Moore and Deputy Clerk Karen Finstuen
2. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin to approve the minutes of 2/21/78. APIF,
motion carried.
3. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin that the minutes of 3/6/78 be amended by
changing item 1. to read "Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen McElmury and Whittier.
Excused: Councilman Kuchera. Absent: Councilman Johnson". APIF, motion carried.
4. Gary Warren of Donohue and Associates, made a presentation to the council
regarding the Infiltration/Inflow Study, Contract 1976-4. He explained that the
cleaning and televising of approximately 51 lines would amount to $25,467.00 and
that they hoped to begin work March 27, 1978. Bill Moore of the Metropolitan
Waste Control Commission stated that Donohues total fees would be $36,407.00,
city costs would be $2320.00 and MWCC coordinated work would be $1238.00. 90%
of these charged would be paid by a Federal Grant and 10% by the city which
would make the city's portion $3872.00. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to
accept the interim Sewer System Evaluation Survey Summary of Field work. APIF,
motion carried.
5. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier to hire the firm recommended by Donohue
and Associates, Twirl Sewer Service, as subcontractor for cleaning of the sewer
lines. Aproval to be contingent upon receipt and review by the City Attorney of
a forthcoming letter from Donohue and Associates. APIF, motion carried.
6. The council discussed the Empire Comprehensive Plan. They had received comments
from several commissions and department heads and requested that these be condensed
by the City Administrator and added to those of the Engineer and others and be put
into final form for the meeting of April 17, 1978.
7. The council discussed with the Engineer, Bob Rosene, the proposed work
schedule that had been prepared. They agreed to have further discussion on
proposed upcoming projects.
8. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to approve the budget adjustment for
the purchase of lights, P.A. System and siren for the Fire Truck and Police Squad
Car as stated in memo dated 3/16/78. APIF, motion carried.
9. Robert Metcalf, Police Chief, presented to the council the Countywide Central
Dispatch System. They deferred any decision on this matter to the meeting of
April 3, 1978.
10. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier that Chief Metcalf be authorized to
attend the Minnesota Hazardous Materials Safety Seminar at the Rochester Holiday
Inn on April 5 and 6, 1978. APIF, motion carried.
11. Motion by McElmury, second by Whittier that the annual Tax Board of Review
be set for 7:30 P.M. , May 24, 1978, at the Farmington City Hall. APIF, motion
carried.
12. The Mayor read an opinion of the City Attorney that the council seat that
will be vacated April 1, 1978 must be filled by appointment, not election. That
appointment will be made at the April 3, 1978 meeting.
13: Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin that the 1978 membership dues of the
Dakota County League of Municipalities be paid in the amount of $218.50. APIF
Motion carried.
14. The council discussed the possibility of having only one meeting per month
in June, July and August. They took no action in the matter.
15. The council then discussed concerns they had regarding water problems.
16. Motion by McE]mury, second by Kuchera to accept the 1978 Ford Chassis
Cab, Fire Truck purchased from Jim Haugen Ford and to authorize payment of same
in the amount of $8921.00. APIF, motion carried.
17. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the list of bills be approved
for payment as presented. APIF, motion carried.
18. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 8:53 P.M.
Respectfull submitted,
Karen M. Finstuen APPRIOm `�13hg
Deputy Clerk
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