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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.15.78 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING, REGULAR MAY 15, 1978 1. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Johnson, McElmury, Whittier Absent: Councilman Kuchera Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Rosene 2. Motion by Akin, second by Whittier that the minutes of May 1, 1978 be approved. APIF, motion carried. 3. The minutes of May 8, 1978, were deferred. 4. The Mayor reminded the Councilmembers of the upcoming meeting on May 24, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. , during which time the council will sit as the Annual Board of Tax Review and he requested that everyone who possibly could, to attend. 5. The council deferred to the meeting of June 5, 1978, the discussion concerning membership in the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities at which time it was expected that the Executive Director, Vern Peterson would be present. 6. The council took note of an upcoming Dakota League of Municipalities meeting on May 31, 1978 at the Burnsville City Hall at 7:30 P.M. 7. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson to authorize the capital outlay purchase of approximately 1300 tons of Class 5 gravel from Fischer Sand and Gravel at the rate of $2.25/ton. APIF, motion carried. 8. Motion by McElmury, second by Whittier authorizing the hiring of Darrell James Barlage as a full time temporary employee in the General Services Department (summer help) at the rate of $4.50 per hour effective from approximately June 1, through August 31, 1978. Voting for: McElmury, Whittier Johnson. Voting against: Akin. Motion carried. 9. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury authorizing the hiring of Mr. Randy Allen as a CETA replacement in the Park and Recreation Department in the position of Rec Tech I, effective May 15, 1978, full-time-temporary status at a starting rate of $4.35 per hour with an authorized increase to $4.70 per hour upon successful completion of a six month probationary period. APIF, motion carried. 10. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin authorizing the payment of $4300 to Waldor Pump and Equipment Company in payment for lift station components on project 77-1 Fund 6-24-77. APIF, motion carried. 11. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson authorizing the Capital Outlay purchase which has been budgeted, of an ice-cube maker in the Liquor Store from Parker Applicance in the amount of $1200.00. APIF, motion carried. 12. The Administrator informed the council of the resignation of Mr. Tam Jensen as a maintenance man III in the General Services Department and requested authorization to advertise for, to screen and to interview, applicants to replace him and to came back with a recommendation to the Council. It was further requested that the re- placement individual be sought on the basis of a maintenance II position at a starting rate of $6.00 per hour. Motion by Whittier, second by Johnson authorizing the City Administrator to proceed as above. APIF, motion carried. 13. Motion by Whittier, second by Akin that the General Services Department hereby be authorized and directed to install adequate signs on Main Street to control and render to the minimum, through truck traffic, on that street. APIF, motion carried. 14. The council was informed that School District #192 had expressed an interest in combining their sealcoating needs with that of the City in a joint bidding approach that should result in a better price for both parties. Motion by Whittier second by Akin, that the Administrator hereby be authorized and directed to prepare plans and specifications for the City to advertise for and receive bids to coordinate with the City Attorney and City Engineer in selecting a feasible and workable and legal method by which the joint bidding could be conducted. APIF, motion carried. 15. The council then discussed a memorandum presented by the City Attorney which dealt with the new State Gambling Law, which became effective March 18, 1978, which provided for the legal gambling by certain non-profit organizations. Staff were instructed to prepare an ordinance which would adopt this law by reference and also to prepare guidelines for review by the council which would provide for licensing that activity as required by the law. 16. Motion by McElmury, second by Whittier to adopt Resolution #R15-78 which accepts the feasibility on project 71-7, Street Improvement, Locust Street and orders the Plans and Specifications from the city engineer. APIF, motion carried. 17. The council then took up the question of what degree of interest, if any, should be exhibited by the City, in participating in the conversion of abandoned railroad right of way to a type of trail use presumably coordinated by the County. They specifically reviewed a resolution which had been adopted by the City of Lakeville. A specific point of interest in the discussion hinged on the rights of abutting property owners versus the good of the public. There was also expressed some misgivings about the extent of money now being spent on Park and Recreation, especially for limited use purposes, and the cost involved not yet determined and by what means the land would be acquired. Motion by Whittier, second by McElmury to adopt Resolution #R16-78 the intent of which was to urge the Dakota County to pursue the matter and to determine the method of acquisition, the cost, the responsibility for the cost, etc. , without any prior corrmittment on the part of the City Council. Voting for: Whittier, McElmury, Johnson. Voting Against: Akin. Motion carried. 18. The council then went into the proposed replat by Northwest Properties of the Townsedge Shopping Center, Townhouses and Apartment House. This matter had been before the Planning Commission and had received a favorable recommendation from theat group as well as from the Building Inspector and City Engineer. Also, material on this subject had been distributed the previous week to the members of the council. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution #R17-78 which approves the replat as a Planned Unit Development (P.U.D. ) with certain stipulations and findings of fact. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin that the bills be approved as presented. APIF, motion carried. 20. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford APPROVED '7 City Administrator WJF/kf