HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.20.78 Council Minutes MINUTES
COUNCIL MOPING
REGULAR
NOVEMBER 20, 1978
1. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Akin, councilmen Johnson, Kuchera, McElmury
Absent: Councilman Whittier
Also Present: Councilman elect Leon Orr, Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos
2. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson to approve the minutes of November 6,
1978 as presented. APIF, motion carried.
3. The minutes of November 9, 1978 were deferred.
4. The council discussed again the possibility of the adoption by the City of
various State codes. It was agreed that this matter would be put on the agenda
of December 18, 1978, and in the meantime additional research would be conducted
by staff and an invitation would be extended to the State Building Inspector to
make a presentation to the council at the meeting of December 18, 1978.
5. The council was informed that a committee within the League of Minnesota
Municipalities was again being formed in which the League position would be
established concerning possible amendments to the Tax increment law in the
next legislation. Staff agreed to prepare a check list of these amendments
for consideration by the council.
6. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury that permits for the construction of
radio towers relative to ordinance No. 078-70, Code reference No. 4-4-3, be
charged in accordance with the normal fee schedule, as it appears in the
uniform building code. APIF, motion carried.
7. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to authorize the attendance of Finance
Director John Hawes, at a general revenue sharing seminar, to be held December 8,
1978, at a cost of $65.00. APIF, motion carried.
8. A report was made to the council concerning the desirability of the City of
Farmington participating in the Hennepin County Cooperative Purchasing program.
It was pointed out that there were several advantages to the City, whereas there
were no costs incurred or minimum committments necessary. Motion by McElmury,
second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution No. R43-78 which authorizes and directs
the Mayor and the City Administrator to sign the necessary documents to effect
the membership of the city in this program including joint purchasing agreements,
to be coordinated with the City Attorney. APIF, motion carried,
9. The council was officially presented the binding arbitration award received
the previous week relating to the arbitration conducted between the City of
Farmington and Teamsters Local #320 representing Farmington Police Officers.
10. The council set a special meeting for 7:00 P.M. , Monday November 27, 1978,
at which time a full discussion would be conducted in this matter.
11. The council was informed that the League of Minnesota Municipalities was
now soliciting candidates for committee assignments. Members of the council
having an interest in this matter were asked to contact staff.
12. The City Administrator presented to the council a memorandum dated Nov 19,
1978, in response to the direction of the city council in which they asked him
for recommendations for possible amendments to the present fire contract charges.
The council seemed to be in general agreement with the direction in which these
changes pointed and referred the memorandum to the City Attorney for his comments.
13. The Administrator reported to the council on a meeting which was held at the
Dakota County Government center concerning (a) 911 Emergency Phone System and
(b) Central Emergency Dispatching. The report indicated that very soon Farmington
would have to determine its dispatching point so that it could be included in the
911 Emergency Phone System when it comes into existence. This matter was deferred
for further discussion.
14. The Mayor read into the record a letter received from Dr. Irving Herman, the
new owner of Townsedge Shopping Center in which he expressed a desire to begin
filling the pond located on the Shopping Center property. The Council instructed
the Administrator to write an appropriate response to the letter,
15. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that upon recommendation of Fire
Chief Tom Jensen, Mr. Doug Grove be selected as a volunteer Fire Fighter
effective November 13, 1978. APIF, motion carried.
16. The council considered correspondence from the League of Minnesota Cities
regarding legislation which was to be introduced in the next legislature whereby
the State General Fund would provide between $20,000,000 and $40,000,000 to bail
out certain cities who have found their police and fire retirement association
funds in a deficit condition. The League was seeking the opinion of its member
cities as to what stand the League should take on this legislation. The
Administrator was instructed to inform the League that the City of Farmington
would not be in favor of this bill.
17. The council considered the notice of expiration of delinquent land which
had been received from the County Auditor. On the notice was listed the
property which had been acquired by the city through condemnation from Ruth
and Kenneth Hanson which was acquired for expansion of City Hall and presently
used for parking. The council declined to certify this property for sale and
instructed the City Attorney to handle the details which would accomplish
the abatement of taxes and the listing of the property in the name of the city.
Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the above proceedure be handled with the
Dakota County Auditor. APIF, motion carried.
18. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the council approve the execution
of an agreement with the City and School District 192 which provides for the
use of bleachers owned by the School District in the City Arena. APIF, motion
carried.
19. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that the specifications presented by
staff for purchase of a new squad car be approved and that the taking of bids
be set for 2:00 P.M. , December 18, 1978, with staff to place the appropriate
advertisements. APIF, motion carried.
20. The council approved of a letter written by the City Administrator addressed
to the Dakota Electric Association dated November 20, 1978, concerning the status
of the sewer connection to the new DEA building from Ash Street.
21. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury to approve the bills for payment with
the addition of $607.50 to Labor Relations Assoc. , Inc. APIF, motion carried.
22. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson that the council accept an offer of
option purchase from Aid Homes, Inc. for the property owned by the City on 5th
and Linden commonly referred to as "The Village Acre", with the contingency that
all of the documents be prepared, reviewed by the city Attorney and executed no
later than December 4, 1978. APIF, motion carried.
23. The council then discussed in a general way, several items dealing with the
new County street map, cable TV meetings, the opening of an alley east of 3rd and
north of Ash, and the possible installation of exterior liting near the arena.
24. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Ford APPROVED
City Administrator
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