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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.18.00 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR December 18, 2000 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Ristow led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Ristow, Cordes, Soderberg, Verch Strachan Acting City Attorney Poehler, City Administrator Erar, City Management Team 4. APPRO v.E A GENDA MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Pat Jay, representing the VFW, stated the seasonal parking ordinance is causing parking problems for the VFW employees that work late. Employees have been issued a ticket at 2: 1 0 a.m. He was requesting an extension or permit from the City for employees for Friday and Saturday nights until 3 :00 a.m. The VFW does not have off-street parking. Staff will respond. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Item 7a Council Minutes (12/4/00) (Regular) was pulled as Councilmember Verch was absent from that meeting. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes approving Council Minutes (12/4/00) (Regular). Voting for: Ristow, Soderberg, Cordes. Abstain: Verch. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: b) Approved LMCIT Excess Liability Coverage c) Approved Training Agreement Dakota County Technical College d) Approved Appointment Recommendation - Public Works e) Received Information Capital Outlay - Fire Department f) Adopted RESOLUTION RIOO-OO Approving Historic Preservation Consultant Services g) Adopted RESOLUTION RIOI-OO Approving COLA Non-Bargaining Unit h) Received Information School and Conference - Parks and Recreation i) Received Information School and Conference - Police Department j) Approved bills APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) December 18, 2000 Page 2 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Authorize RFP Professional Survey Services -Administration Councilmember Cordes had proposed a goal be adopted that requires conducting a community survey in 2001. Staff recommended a Request for Proposals be authorized to solicit professional service proposals. Councilmember Cordes stated the purpose is to layout a framework as to how the community should expand. Councilmember Soderberg asked if this survey will be sent to everyone in the City, not just to residents with requests. Councilmember Cordes stated when the RFP's are done, that is something that will be identified. Surveys are usually done by mail or phone. A majority of the residents will be contacted. The City will be able to select questions that are asked. Funding has been provided in the 2001 budget. MOTION by Cordes, second by Verch authorizing a Request for Proposals for Professional Survey Services. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) Consider Resolution - Silver Springs 3rd Addition Preliminary and Final Plat - Community Development Mr. Tim Giles, TC Construction, proposes to plat approximatez 4 acres of land in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of CSAH 31 and 190 Street. On October 10, 2000 the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to construct a daycare facility on Block 1 Lot 1 of the Silver Springs 3rd Addition. This is the only portion proposed to be platted at this time. At the public hearing, some residents suggested filing an appeal. According to City Ordinance, an appeal must be filed within 10 days of a decision by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which required the appeal to be filed by October 20, 2000. It was determined that the appeal by the affected residents did not meet the appeal deadline. The Planning Commission recommended approval contingent on the following: 1. Compliance with Engineering review memo dated November 8, 2000. 2. The City Council reviews the safety needs for a street light at the intersection of English A venue and 190th Street. 3. The Engineering staff reviews the need for a right turn lane and bypass lane on 190th Street. . 4. The continued review of traffic related activities at the day care once it is in operation. This is a permitted use within this zoning. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Verch adopting RESOLUTION RI02-00 approving the Silver Springs 3rd Addition Preliminary and Final Plat contingent on the above mentioned items. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) December 18, 2000 Page 3 c) Consider Resolution - Supporting Public Facilities Sales Tax Exemption Legislation - Administration Staff has been working with the League of Minnesota Cities, the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities and interested cities regarding the introduction of special legislation in this upcoming legislative session. This special legislation, if approved by the legislature, would provide the City with a sales tax exemption for taxable materials, supplies and equipment. Based on preliminary estimates, the City should experience a direct sales tax savings of approximately $200,000 based on a materials estimate cost of $3,000,000. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Verch adopting RESOLUTION RI03-00 supporting special legislation authorizing a sales tax exemption on public facilities. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. d) Consider Council Workshop Date - Akin Road Turnback - Administration January 17,2001 was selected for a Council Workshop. e) Consider Legislative Proposal - Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association - Finance The Minnesota Grocers Association has proposed legislation which would allow grocery stores to sell wine in addition to the 3.2 beer they currently sell. The Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association, of which the City is a member, is opposing this legislation due to the possible increased risk of sales of alcohol and tobacco to minors. The League of Minnesota Cities also opposes this legislation. The City's liquor operation provides an annual contribution to the Parks and Recreation Department. The proposed wine in grocery legislation does not give any definition of a grocery store. Other cities have passed resolutions opposing this legislation. Councilmember Soderberg felt the Council would be lobbying for or against a piece of legislation that has an impact on the private sector and not the government sector and how they conduct their business. As a government entity, Councilmember Soderberg stated he would like to remain neutral on a piece of legislation that has an impact on private enterprise. Councilmember Cordes stated City ordinance states another liquor store is not allowed. Attorney Poehler stated a grocery store selling wine or beer does not conflict with the ordinance. Council decided to remain neutral, no action was taken. f) Communications LMCIT 2001 City Insurance Information - Finance The City has received notice from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust of2001 rate adjustments for property/casualty and workers compensation insurance. The various property/casualty rate changes will roughly offset each other and most members will not see a significant change in their total insurance expense. Council Minutes (Regular) December 18, 2000 Page 4 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Developer Request for Public Improvement - Sanitary Sewer - Community Development (continued item) Mr. Jim Allen is withdrawing his previous request to extend trunk sanitary sewer to his property located at the NW comer of Denmark and Ash Streets. b) Consider Resolution 2001 Budget and Property Tax Levy - Finance Council adopted a proposed Tax Levy and Budget for 2001 at the Council meeting on September 5, 2000. This Tax Levy and Budget must be finalized in order to certify it to the county before December 28, 2000. As one Councilmember will be financially impacted in the part of the City Budget and Levy related to the compensation and retirement benefits provided to firefighters, the resolution contemplates two separate votes on the budget and levy. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes to adopt RESOLUTION RI04-00 approving the revenue and expenditure budget for 2001 and proposed tax levy, excluding elements related to the City's fire service. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes adopting RESOLUTION RI04-00 approving the revenue and expenditure budget for 2001 and proposed tax levy related to the City's fire service. Voting for: Ristow, Soderberg, Cordes. Abstain: Verch. MOTION CARRIED. c) Consideration of Purchase Tax Forfeited Property - Community Development (continued item) The notice the City received that the former railroad property had been forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment of property taxes was done so in error. As a result, the property will not be available as a tax forfeited property. 12. NEW BUSINESS a) Appointments to Boards and Commissions Process - Set Interview Date- Administration Each year a number of seats on various Boards and Commissions expire on January 31. The deadline for applications is January 3, 2001. It was recommended that a special meeting be set for Saturday, January 6, 2001. Councilmember Strachan arrived at 8:00 p.m. b) Consider Resolution - Establishing Charges and Fees for Licenses and Permits - Administration Each year a resolution establishing fees and charges for licenses, permits, development fees and various services has been adopted by the City Council. All of the proposed changes to the Fee Schedule have been reviewed by the Management Team. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes adopting RESOLUTION RI05-00 establishing 2001 Charges and Fees for Licenses and Permits effective January 1,2001. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) December 18, 2000 Page 5 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Strachan: He attended the Lakeville City Council meeting earlier in the evening as an ALF representative. Lakeville's representative, Betty Sindt, is retiring after 15 years. Councilmember Soderberg: He assisted at the Middle School with a grad standards program for citizenship. Parks and Recreation Director Bell: Warming houses will open soon. Mayor Ristow: Thanked residents for assistance with Toys for Town. Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION a) Akin Road Turnback - County Settlement Issues b) Newberg Litigation Settlement Outcome Respectfully submitted, fZ~ _ -rL,: /d". ?~~_~ /77~ Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant