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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.06.78 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR NOVEMBER 6, 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, Engineer Rosene 2. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the minutes of October 16, 1978 be approved as read. APIF, motion carried. 3. The council reviewed the proposed assessment roll for project 71-7, Street Improvement, Locust Street, which contained two properties to be assessed in the total amount of $22,000. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier to adopt Resolution No. R38-78 which approves the assessment roll and authorizes its certification to the County Auditor. APIF, motion carried. 4. The council then considered the request of partial payment on project 71-7 to Fischer Construction, as recommended by the City Engineer. The recommendation of the Engineer stated that the project was 99% complete and he recommended a 1% retainage for a net payment of $17,415. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to authorize the City Administrator to make the above payment as recam- mended by the Engineer. APIF, motion carried. 5. The council then considered the proposed franchise ordinance for Northern Natural Gas and the companion agreement which had been laid over from the previous meeting. Mr. Vern Mohlis, representing the Northern Natural Gas Co. , was not in the audience. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier to adopt Ordinance No. 078-72 Amending the Gas Franchise Ordinance and that the agreement be approved. APIF, motion carried. 6. Mr. Harold Rice and Mr. Del Stapf, who were in the audience were asked to explain to the council a proposition they were considering and which was not an agenda item. They explained that they were exploring the possibilities of the participation by the City in the issuance of Municipal Industrial Revenue Bonds for the construction of a new bowling alley and prehaps other development in the paxcel of land now owned by Fischer Construction Company, East of T.H. #3 and South of Highway 50. The proposal was discussed with the council in general terms. Motion by Akin, second by Whittier that the council advise these gentlemen to prepaxe a proposal for presentation to the council. APIF, motion carried. 7. The Mayor then opened the previously published and continued public hearing concerning amendments to the zoning ordinance involving set backs. The Mayor then invited comments from the public and there being none, he closed the public hearing at which time members of the council discussed the proposed amendments. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson to adopt Ordinance No. 078-73 an Ordinance regulating Accessory Storage Buildings as it regards setbacks. APIF, motion carried.. 8. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury that the council adopt Ordinance No. 078-74 and Ordinance amending an ordinance regulating lot and yard requirements. APIF, motion carried. 9. Motion by McElmury, second by Kuchera to approve the list of delinquent muni- cipal account and authorize the certification of same by adopting Resolution #R39-78. APIF, motion carried. 10. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that the council approve the capital outlay purchases for the Fire Department numbering three each dated October 24, 1978, totaling $3383.00 to Klahr's Fire Service, against a budgeted amount of $4140.00. APIF, motion carried. 11. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson to approve the hiring of part time temporary personnel for the Park and Recreation Department as requested in the Administrator's memo dated 10/31/78. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier authorizing and directing the City Administrator to send a letter of gratitude to Mr. Brad Schmidt, Instructor, Arena Management, Dakota County Area Vo-Tech, for his assistance and that of his students in helping the City to put the Ice Arena into operation in the fall of 1978. APIF motion carried. 13. The council discussed the proposed coordinated installation ofoutdoor hockey rinks between the school and the City, to be erec,�e on%t e NEorner of *.ie Senior High School property in accordance with the memo �t 'pr senf6t;t the` cil by the City Administrator dated 11/1/78. After considerable duscussion among members of the council, the Water Board and School Board, this matter was deferred to the meeting of November 9, 1978. 14. The Mayor then opened the agenda item concerning the review of the proposed plat of Fairhills Addition and the corollary request for rezoning. A presenta- tion was made by City Engineer Bob Rosene and questions were answered by the developer Felix Tillges. There were several interested parties in the audience who posed several questions concerning the proposed plat. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution No. R40-78 which sets a public hearing for 8:00 P.M. , December 4, 1978 to consider the approval of the Fairhills Plat with the City Attorney to publish. APIF, motion carried. 15. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution No. R41-78 which sets a public hearing for 8:30 P.M. , December 4, 1978, to consider the request of the developer for rezoning certain portions of the proposed plat of Fair- Hills Addition with the City Attorney to publish. APIF, motion carried. 16. The council set a special meeting for 7:00 P.M. , November 9, 1978, at which time the city council will sit as an Election Canvassing Board and take up whatever other appropriate business comes before then. 17. The council discussed the ,report of the City Administrator dated October 26, 1978; concerning the possibility of developing an alley between 3rd and 4th Sts. , and between Ash and Hickory Streets. The council was informed that of eight parcel owners, seven had been contacted and six were against the development of the alley. The Administrator was instructed to bring this matter on for discussion at a future council meeting. 18. The Mayor then read into the record a letter of resignation from Mr. Mike Cummings, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, effective October 26, 1978. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that the above resigna- tion hereby be accepted. APIF, motion carried. 19. The Mayor asked that the council members bring names of candidates for replacement to the meeting of November 9, 1978, and that also, they keep in mind that a member of the CATV Advisory Commission must also be appointed. 20. The Mayor reported to the council that he had contacted Mr. Jim Reisinger concerning the on-going violation of the special exception granted some time ago on his property on Co. Rd #31 and he further reported that Mr. Reisinger had agreed to comply with the terms of that special exception and that the Building Inspector would monitor that compliance. 21. The Mayor reported that he and councilman Kuchera, as members of the HRA had participated in an inspection visit of the newly opened Spruce Place, Housing for the Elderly and Handicapped. 22. The City Administrator was authorized to contact Mr. Tom Solinger, member of the Park and Rec Advisory Commission, to determine whether or not that in- dividual intended to maintain his membership on that commission. In that con- junction, the Mayor suggested to the council that ordinances be amended concerning the required minimum participation by members of all Boards and Commissions and that the Administrator prepare a suggested policy. 23. The City Attorney reported to the council concerning the dispute in the Fire Alert Pagers. He informed the council that the vendor had repeated his offer which would result in a further expenditure to the City of approximately $420. The council again instructed the City Attorney that it was the intent of the council to pay no further money and to proceed with litigation if the sys- tem is not made to work satisfactorily. 24. The City Administrator informed the council that while they were reviewing the Fairhills Addition, he had met in another roan with representatives from the City Park and Recreation Dept, School Dist 192 and the Water Board, concerning the establishment of ourtdoor hockey rinks on school property. He further reported that all parties now recommended to the council that the facility be installed in accordance with his memorandum dated November 1, 1978. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera authorizing the City's participation in this plan and in- structing the Administrator to arrange for the providing of water for the flooding of the rinks as indicated in the memo at City expense and that great care be taken in the erection of the Hockey rink to afford the maximum protec- tion to abutting property owners. APIF, motion carried. 25. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J, Ford City Administrator APPROVED WJF/kf