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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.17.78 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JULY 17, 1978 1. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 7:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Johnson, Kuchera, McElmury, Whittier Also Present: Administrator Ford 2. The Council discussed the possibility of adopting the Minnesota Building Code and related other codes with Building Inspector Sid Miller. It was concluded that various codes were extremely complicated and that additional staff work should be done and that this matter be put on the agenda of the next meeting. 3. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the minutes of July 5, 1978 be approved as presented. APIF, motion carried. 4. The council discussed at length the proposal of the Dakota County Attorney regarding a city paid investigator to work on economic and white collar crime. After examining at length, the proposed agreement, the discussion was closed. Motion by Akin, that the city not participate in the program. The motion died for a lack of second. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuchera to lay the matter over to the next meeting, at which time a representative from the County Attorneys office would be invited to appear. APIF, motion carried. 5. The council considered proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance dealing with accessory storage set backs, garage separation, radio towers. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin to set a public hearing in the above matter for 8:30 P.M. August 7, 1978. APIF, motion carried. 6. The council reviewed the recommendations of the HRA involving certain projects which they had recoynended should be included in the recently conpleted Dakota County Economic Development Program. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the various projects cited in the memorandum from the HRA Executive Director dated July 7, 1978, be forwarded to the County for inclusion in that program. APIF, Motion carried. 7. The council considered a request for the erection of a street light at the East terminal of Maple Street off of 6th Street, which also had been recommended by General Services Superintendent Bill Hince. Considerable discussion followed. Motion by Akin that the request for the street light be denied. Motion died for lack of second. Motion by Whittier, second by Johnson that the request be approved. Voting for: Whittier, Johnson, McElmury. Voting Against: Akin. Abstaining: Kuchera. Motion carried. 8. Councilman Kuchera then stated that he had received a request for a street light in Chateau Manor, Fairview cul de sac. After considerable discussion in this matter, it was agreed that at the next council meeting the entire policy regarding location of street lights be delved into by the council. 9. Motion by Whittier, second by McElmury that the Liquor Store Manager be authorized to employ a satisfactory CETA employee as a retail clerk, part time, in the liquor store. APIF, motion carried. 10. Motion by Whittier, second by Johnson authorizing the Liquor Store Manager to set his hours at whatever he deems to be financially advantageous and is con- sistent with State Law. APIF, motion carried. 11. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution No. R21-78 closing certain special assessment funds and transferring the residue on these. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier that upon recce mendation from the Police Chief the City indicate to the Community Action Council that Farmington will participate financially in their 1979 program, in the amount of $226.80. APIF, motion carried. 13. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the City notify the County Executive Secretary that Farmington is willing to participate in the 1979 County Wide program of Police Training at a cost of $100.00 per sworn officer. APIF, motion carried. 'j 14. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the Downtown Businessmens organization be granted approval to block off the downtown streets during the annual Ridiculous Days Celebration and that such activity be coordinated with the Police Chief. APIF, motion carried. 15. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson to approve the attendance at annual Fire School of certain fire fighters as requested by the Fire Chief and which has been budgeted for. APIF, motion carried. 16. The council had received an amended final position dated July 17, 1978 from Daniel L. Churchill, Shop Steward, Farmington Police Department, Teamsters Local #320, in connection with the on-going contract negotiations and/or arbitration. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that in response to the above referenced amended final position, that the city respond with the following amended final position: 1978 - Base wages increased by 8%, hospitalization increased from $55 to $65 per month. 1979 - Base Wages increased by 6%, hospital- ization increased from $65 to $70 per month. The term of the contract to be from January 1, 1978 through December 31, 1979 and that no other changes be made in the existing contract. APIf, motion carried. 17. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution No. R22-78 which amends Resolution No. R1-78 by establishing Exhibition fees. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin to adopt Resolution No. R23-78 which amends Resolution No. R1-78 by establishing Gambling Fees. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution No. R24-78 which amends resolution No. R1-78 by establishing the amount of the Gambling Manager Bond at $10,000. APIF, motion carried. 20. The council agreed to meet with Mr. Barry Davis at the next council meeting in regard to the dispute which the city has with his firm regarding fire pagers. 21. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson that the bills be approved for pay- ment as presented. APIF, motion carried. 22. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford APPROVED 9/7/79 City Administrator WJF/kf