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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.07.78 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR AUGUST 7, 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 July 17, 1978 as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. The council discussed with Dan Mabley, a representative from the Dakota County District Attorney, the proposal made to the city to participate in a County sponsored Economic Crime Investigative unit. Material and a sample agreement, dealing with this program, had been distributed earlier. Motion by Akin, second by Whittier that the City not participate in the program. Voting No: Akin. Voting Yes: Whittier, Kuchera, McElmury, Johnson. Motion carried. 4. The council reviewed the application of Helen M. Fischer for a subdivision Waiver of parcels 14-77000-085-20 and 14-77000-086-20 consisting of 20 ft. and 31 ft. frontage, respectively, on 3rd Street, purchased by James Gerths, and abutting. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that the subdivision waiver be granted subject to both lots being combined into a single lot. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that the subdivision waiver of Jerome Akin involving 3 acres in section 24, Township 114, Range 20, be approved. APIF, motion carried. 6. The Mayor then opened the previously published public hearing at 7:30 P.M. , involving the proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. There were no individuals in the audience there to comment on the use of funds which consisted of approximately $49,000 in 1978 and are estimated to be approximately $68,000 in 1979. During a short discussion and upon the suggestion of the Mayor, it was decided that the council meet between 5:30 and 8:00 P.M. , at City Hall, August 15, 1978, for the purpose of touring the city and actually inspecting on-site problems to which their attention can be drawn by notifying City Hall in the ensuing_week. And this public hearing was continued to 5:30 P.M. , August 15, 1978. 7. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to set a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. , September 5, 1978, for the purpose of resolving the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in the 1979 budget. APIF, motion carried. 8. The council was approached by Mr. Barry Davis, contractor and his Attorney, John Kotler, concerning the matter of the Fire Alert Pagers which the city had purchased from Mr. Davis' firm two years ago. This transaction has been under dispute for some time culminating with the council instructing the City Attorney to bring legal action under waranty. Mr. Davis presented an offer of settlement to the council which involved the erection of the pager antennae on the Municipal Water Tower with telephone cable connecting the the antennae to the encoder in the Police Department at City Hall. This would result in approximately $150 to the City in a monthly charge for the telephone cable. Motion by Johnson, second by Akin that the council not accept the settlement. APIF, motion carried. Xk 9. The Administrator was then authorized to jointly work with Mr. Davis to explore alternate solutions as to location and use of existing antennae. 10. The Mayor then opened the previously published public hearing at 8:30 P.M. concerning proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance dealing with (a) Accessory Storage Building setbacks (b) detached garage minimum separation distance and (c) installation of radio towers and antennaes. Following extensive discussion in this matter and after allowing comment by the audience the council instructed the Administrator to write proposed ordinance amendments as follows: (a) Accessory Storage Building Setbacks: rewrite Title 10, Chapter 10, Section 11(2) to provide for the same setbacks for accessory storage building as for any other structure and rewrite Title 10, Chapter 8, Section 2 to provide for 6 ft. rear and sidelot set backs in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts. (b) Detached Garages: Prepare and ordinance amendment to Title 10, Chapter 10, Section 3(b) which provides for a minimum of 10 ft. separation between a detached garage and a residential structure-, (c) Radio Antennaes and towers: Prepare and amendm�nt to the zoning ordi'hance properly indexed which will control the installation and construction of radio antennaes and require a building permit therefore. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the above proposed amendments to the ordinance be written. APIF, motion carried. R 11. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the public hearing in this matter be con inu to 8:00 P.M. , September 5, 1978. APIF, motion carried. 12. The council discussed at length, the proposal of the Building Inspector to adopt several codes including the current Minnesota Building Code, Plumbing Code and others. The council took the proposal under advisement with the knowledge that some action must be taken prior to January 1,1979. 13. At the last council meeting, the council decided to discuss the general policy on street liting. The Administrator had obtained maps from both Dakota Electric and from NSP showing where existing street lites were now located. As a result of this discussion the Administrator was authorized and instructed to prepare a body of policy for presentation to the council governing the types, location and cost of street liting which ultimately would be adopted as council policy. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier authorizing the immediate in- stallation of a street light in the Fairview Circle cul-de-sac, Chateau Manor. APIF, motion carried. 14. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the list of election judges presented to the council on memo dated August 4, 1978 for the primary election, to be held September 12, 1978 is hereby approved with the addition of Gloria Geiser in precinct 2 as an alternate. APIF, motion carried. 15. Motion by Whittier, second by Kuchera that the application for Gambling License of VFW Post 7662 be approved, contingent upon the furnishing of the appropriate bond as required by the ordinance. APIF, motion carried. 16. The council took note of correspondence received from the Minnesota State Horticultural Society informing the City of available matching funds for the Society's Garden State project. The council took no action in the matter. 17. The council considered a memo from the City Administrator informing them that the probationary period of Finance Director John Hawes was completed on August 7, 1978 and that he recommended that Mr. Hawes be converted to full-time permanent status. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera that the recommendation of the City Administrator hereby be approved, effective August 1, 1978. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that the investment collateral offered by First Federal Savings and Loan as defined. in Finance Directors memo dated July 31, 1978, hereby be approved. APIF, motion carried. 19. The council took note of the status report from the City Planner on the Flood Plain management ordinance and on the comprehensive plan update. No action taken. 20. The council took note of correspondence from the HRA Executive Director Richard D. Anderson, informing them that the City's 1978 CDBG Block Grant Appli- cation had not generated an invitation for the City to prepare a full application. No action taken. 21. Motion by Johnson, second by Akin to approve the payment of bills with- the addition of the LMM annual dues statement of $634.00. APIF, motion carried, 22. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuchera to approve the capital outlay purchase request of General Services Supt. Mince, dated August 2, 1978, for a drill press in the amount of $320.00. APIF, motion carried. 23. The council expressed general approval in the efforts of the Executive Director of the HRA to pave the alley to the south- of the Housing for the Elderly Facility with grant money. 24. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 10:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford APPROVED City Administrator WJF/kf