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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.17.98 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR February 17, 1998 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, Gamer, Strachan Fitch City Administrator Erar, Attorney Rossow 4. APPROVE AGENDA City Administrator Erar submitted a Supplemental Agenda and requested the Regular Agenda be amended to include Item Wee) - Request for Extension - Cameron Woods Final Plat Submission to County. MOTION by Gamer, second by Strand to approve the Agenda and Supplemental Agenda as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS Adopted Proclamation - Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to adopt a Proclamation designating the week of February 21 through February 28, 1998, as FFA Week in the City of Farmington. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS Melissa Blasier, 300 Main Street, expressed concern regarding the Eagles Club parking situation. Ms. Blasier's home is located directly across the street from the Eagles Club. Patrons of the Eagles currently park in the parking lot, as well as along both sides of Council Minutes (Regular) February 17, 1998 Page 2 Main Street. Ms. Blasier feels the parking is a real problem due to disruptive, loud noise made by customers and their vehicles. City Administrator Erar stated that staff will (1) review and formally respond to Ms. Blasier's complaint at the March 2, 1998 Council Meeting; and (2) contact the Eagles Club directly in an attempt to resolve the parking problem. John Richardson, 35 Elm Street, expressed his pleasure that the Fire Chief had thanked him for his comments made at the prior Council Meeting regarding the Fire Department's fine work at the 300 First Street house fire. Mr. Richardson also stated that he looks forward to the new development at 300 First Street and wishes the City good luck with the project. Mayor Ristow reminded Mr. Richardson that the City must allow the required time frame to pass before tearing down the burned home. 7. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Cordes, second by Gamer to approve the Consent Agenda: a) Approved Minutes 2/2/98 (Regular) b) Acknowledged A.L.F. Ambulance 1997 Annual Report c) Adopted RESOLUTION RIO-98 Approving Gambling Premise Permit Application for St. Michael's Church Spring Fundraiser d) Adopted RESOLUTION Rll-98 Approving Gambling Premise Permit Application for Dakota RingnecksIPheasants Forever Raffle e) Approved School Conference Requests - Fire Department f) Adopted Cataract Relief Association By-Law Amendments g) Ratified Appointment - Fire Department h) Approved Bills for Payment APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT Adopt Resolution - Accept Bids/Award Contract - Park Projects City Administrator Erar presented this item on behalf of Jim Bell, Parks and Recreation Director. Essentially, two sets of bids were received: one for the Ice Arena team rooms and one for the ADA upgrades at the pool bath house and Rambling River Park restrooms. MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to adopt RESOLUTION R12-98 Council Minutes (Regular) February 17, 1998 Page 3 accepting the low bid from Unique Construction of $63,800 for ADA upgrades to the pool bath house and Rambling River Park restrooms. APIF, MOTION CARRIED; and MOTION by Strachan, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION R13-98 accepting the low bid from Cannon Construction of$144,980 for the Ice Arena team rooms. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Designation of Exchange Bank Developer This item was for information only and to confirm that the HRA Board, at their regular meeting on 2/9/98, designated Hosmer Brown as the preferred developer for the Exchange Bank and Larsen buildings. b) Charleswood Schematic PUD Amendment/Preliminary Plan & Plat Approval Mike Schultz, Planning Division Intern, gave the background for the request to amend the original Schematic PUD Plan for Charleswood and to approve the Preliminary Plat/PUD for the first phase of this development. MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to approve the Charleswood Schematic PUD Plan Amendments. APIF, MOTION CARRIED; and MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to approve the Preliminary Plat for the first phase involving the platting of 110 single-family lots. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Resolutions approving will be presented at the March 2, 1998 Council Meeting. c) 1997 Building Permit Summary This item was for information only. Mike Schultz, Planning Division Intern, presented the Fourth QuarterNear-End Building Report for 1997. Mayor Ristow complimented Mr. Schultz on his fine work in putting together the reported information. d) Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Petition to Rezone Giles/Ristow Property Mayor Ristow excused himself from the Council table since he is a co-owner of the property at issue and would pose a conflict of interest in this matter. Mike Schultz, Planning Division Intern, summarized the application by Tim Giles for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning for 11.88 acres along TH 3 south of Wausau. Councilmember Gamer questioned whether or not a public hearing would be necessary. City Administrator Erar contended this item was non- controversial and would not require a public hearing. MOTION by Cordes, second by Gamer to amend the Comprehensive Plan. Voting For: Cordes, Gamer, Strachan. Voting Against: None. Abstain: Ristow. MOTION Council Minutes (Regular) February 17, 1998 Page 4 CARRIED; and MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan to approve the proposed rezoning from Al to Bl and R3. Voting For: Cordes, Gamer, Strachan. Voting Against: None. Abstain: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED. The final Resolution and Ordinance will be presented at the March 2, 1998 Council Meeting. e) Request for Extension - Cameron Woods Final Plat Submission to County Developer Jack A. Benedict is requesting a third extension to record his final plat for Cameron Woods with Dakota County. City Administrator Erar stated that it is not in the City's best interest to grant extensions of this type, but recommended this be the final extension for Mr. Benedict. Currently, there is no policy in place regarding requests for extensions; however, Staff will begin work on developing such a policy. MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to approve Mr. Benedict's request for a time extension for recording the final plat for Cameron woods until June 1, 1998. No further time extensions will be granted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Middle Creek Sanitary Sewer Feasibility Study City Engineer Lee Mann presented the feasibility report to Council for the installation of Trunk Sanitary Sewer in the Middle Creek area, Project 98-14. There was substantial discussion regarding the funding of the project. Steve Juetten of Genstar Land Company was present in the audience. Mr. Juetten commented on the possibility of over-sizing the sewer trunk for servicing portions of Lakeville. Specifically, he suggested that the City of Farmington offer Lakeville a proposal and require that Lakeville make their decision to join the project by a specified date in order to avoid any delay in the start date. Staff and City Council discussed the need for a City Sewer Availability Charge (CSAC). MOTION by Gamer, second by Strachan to adopt RESOLUTION R14-98 approving the project and accepting the feasibility report; ordering the preparation of plans and specifications; authorizing the initiation of necessary easement acquisition; and ordering the preparation of an EA W for the Middle Creek Area Trunk Sanitary Sewer project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Staff will bring an amended Fee Resolution to Council at the March 2, 1998 meeting for adoption of the City Sewer Availability Charge (CSAC) and increase in the Sanitary Sewer Area Charge. Council Minutes (Regular) February 17, 1998 Page 5 b) Second Street Parking Lot Feasibility Study City Engineer Lee Mann presented the feasibility report to Council for the construction of the Second Street Parking Lot, Project 98-01. Staffs recommended option for the parking lot would consist of 42 off-street parking spaces. However, permission from CP Railroad would be necessary since 15' of their right-of-way would need to be obtained for the project. Mayor Ristow questioned whether or not the parking spaces would be marked or lined. Mr. Mann indicated they would in fact be marked. MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to approve the Second Street Parking Lot project and adopt RESOLUTION R15-98 accepting the feasibility study and ordering plans and specifications for the project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Marilyn Weinhold, Chamber of Commerce Administrator, was present in the audience and indicated she was pleased that the City was moving ahead with the parking lot project and appreciated the efforts by the City. 12. NEW BUSINESS a) Authorize Feasibility Study - Charleswood Trunk Storm Sewer City Engineer Lee Mann provided the background information for this item and the need for a feasibility study for Trunk Storm Sewer Improvements in the Charleswood Development. MOTION by Cordes, second by GAMER to adopt RESOLUTION R16-98 ordering the feasibility report for Trunk Storm Sewer Improvements in the Charleswood Development. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Gamer: Questioned the status of the house moved from Elm Street to 9th Street. Requested that Kevin Rahn from A.L.F. Ambulance present the 1997 Annual Report in person for better clarification. Administrator Erar: Mentioned that the March 16th Council Meeting is the same night as the preliminary hearing for CSAH 31. The meeting will be held in the High School Auditorium--use the north parking lot and the north entrance to the school. Attended Met Council Community Development Meeting and received notice that on February 26, 1998, a recommendation for MUSA will be given. It was agreed to amend the policy to Council Minutes (Regular) February 17, 1998 Page 6 City Engineer Mann: Respectfully submitted, ~rJlAq4k Lori J. Folie Executive Assistant include language on Special Assessment benefit charge. Informational memo on the process and timeline regarding the status of the burned-out home at 300 1 st Street will be presented to Council at the March 2, 1998 Council Meeting. Implemented plan on control of infrastructure. Met with Developers today and received comments. Will come back with recommendation. Distributed City Administrator Erar's memo from the developer meeting held earlier that day.