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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.01.78 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 1, 1978 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 2. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of April 17, 1978, with the following correction: "Paragraph 16, Line 1, insert just prior to the word 'Budget' the words 'Fire Department"'. APIF, motion carried. 3. The council took note of the fact that previously it had been announced that the cut off for all municipal improvement requests for the 1978 construction season was May 1. The Administrator informed the council that the only project on-going as of this date, May 1, was project 71-7, Street Improvement, Locust Street. It was pointed out that the last feasibility received by the council was dated July 5, 1977, and was probably now out of date. It was the consensus that a new feasibility be prepared by the new City Engineering firm. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury to adopt resolution R12-78 ordering a new feasi- bility, prepared by the Consulting Engineer, on project 71-7, Street Improvement Locust Street for presentation at the meeting of May 15, 1978. APIF, motion carried. 4. The council discussed the providing of standby electrical power by City Hall and approved the suggestion of Civil Defense Director Robert Metcalf to acquire a generator from Dennis Hovland, Civil Defense Director, Dakota County, which appreared by Description to be adequate to serve the purpose. It was agreed that after acquisition of the generator, C.D. Director Metcalf would obtain quotation for the necessary wiring and report back to the council. 5. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the council retroactively approve the insertion of a notice of public hearing in the official newspaper to allow for citizen participation in the consideration of the 1978 Conumity Development Block Grant pre-application. Said meeting set for 7:00 P.M. , May 8, 1978. APIF motion carried. 6. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier to set a public hearing for 8:00 P.M. , May 15, 1978 to consider the position that should be assumed by the City of Farmington, relative to their interest in acquiring or utilizing abandoned railroad right of way of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad in Farmington in conjunction with other communities. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to approve the request of Recreation Manager Jim Bell for a budget adjustment and the purchase ofd. hand mower and a flai3. mower totaling $1295. APIF, motion carried. - s 8. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson to approve the request of Recreation Manager Jim Bell for a budget adjustment and purchase of a sink and partitions for the municipal pool. APIF, motion carried. 9. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury to approve the request of Recreation Manager Jim Bell for budget adjustments and purchases involving sealcoat, ag-lime and miscellaneous items in the amount of $2867 in fund #6-48-76. APIF, motion carried. 10. Motion by Akin, second by Whittier that the Ice Rates for 1978-1979 in the Ice Arena be set at $45.00 per hour for prime time, $32.50 for non-prime time with the stipulation that the Recreation Manager could adjust as he sees fit if he determines after a trial period that these prices are not satisfactory. APIF, motion carried. 11. The council agreed in principle with the suggestion of the Recreation Manager contained in a memo dated April 26, 1978, concerning long term agreement with the Lakeville High School and with the Lakeville Youth Hockey organization, provided that the necessary safeguards be included in such an agreement. 12. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that the replacement of CETA personnel in the Park and Recreation Department be handled as suggested in a memo to the Administrator from the Finance Director dated April 24, 1978. The council expressed agreement with the assumptions made by staff concerning the effect on Farmington personnel of the legislative change involving PERA contribution to CETA employees as expressed in a memo dated April 19, 1978. APIF, motion carried. :3 13. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the new contract with Dakhue Landfill Inc. , for the period May 1, 1978 through April 30, 1979, hereby be approved in the annual amount of $8700. APIf, motion carried. 14. The council had received notice from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities of an increase in dues from $317 to $380. The ensuing discussion resulted in a decision by the council to have a representative of the AMM come down and visit with the council and make a presentation which should convince the city as to the benefits of membership in the organization. It was agreed that the Administrator would contact Mr. Vern Peterson, the Association's Executive Director, and arrange a presentation. 15. In other matters the council: 1. Urged the City Administrator to secure the maximum publicity concerning the enforcement of animal control in the city at this time of the year, particular emphasis on the dog control and dog licensing ordinance. 2. Discussed the incident of an extremely long blockage of grade crossing by the railroad in the past week and instructed the Administrator to coordinate with the Police Department in con- centrating on this problem. 3. Decided to accept the invitation of the Board of Directors of Dakota County Electric and have the whole council visit the quarters which they are now vacating on 3rd Street for a possible evaluation of use by the city. This discussion also led to a short exchange of views which resulted in a consensus that the present facilities of the city had now become inadequate. The Administrator was to arrange a visit to the Dakota Electric Building following the public hearing at 7:45 P.M. , May 8, 1978. 4. Councilman Whittier requested that the Administrator prepare a sample ordinance which would provide for the control and regula- tion of carnivals, bazarrs and promotional rides in the City. 16. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury to approve the bills for payment as presented. APIF, motion carried. 17. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 8:45 P.M. Respect ully submitted, William J. Ford APPROVED iq 7 City Administrator WJF/kf