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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.05.96 Council Minutes , MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR FEBRUARY 5, 1996 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Kuchera. Members Present: Kuchera, Galler, Ristow, Gamer. Members Absent: Fitch. Also Present: Finance Director Henneke, Attorney Grannis. 2. The Mayor led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Member Ristow noted the resignation of the Assistant Liquor Store Manager, Gisele O'Leary and expressed his regret on the City's loss of a valuable employee. The other members of the Council concurred. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to approve the agenda with the following changes: a) Remove approval of the minutes of the January 19, 1996 special meeting from Consent. b) Remove item 5d - 1996 Squad Car - from Consent for discussion. c) Remove item 5l - Participation in the Dakota County Cluster for the Livable Communities Act - from the agenda. d) Remove item 5t - Update on TH 3 Overlay Project - from Consent for discussion. e) Remove item 5v - Drainage Problems at Fairview and Sunnyside Costs - from Consent for discussion. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Citizen Comment Henry Iwerks: Questioned a discrepancy in acreage between annexation ordinance he received at City Hall and the article published in the Farmington Independent. He also questioned the proposed salary range for the City Administrator position as being too high. Questioned the quality of the candidates background checks and asked who would be making these checks. Parks and Recreation Director Bell introduced Greg Feely from the Farmington Youth Hockey Association who presented a check to the City to be used to help pay for the warming house at the Middle School rinks. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. Rll-96 accepting the donation of $7,051.00 from Farmington Youth Hockey for the Middle School warming house. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. The Council thanked Mr. Feely for Youth Hockey's financial support and his donation of time and labor in the warming house construction process. Councilmember Galler and Director Bell noted that this effort between private and public organizations was an example of the type of cooperative spirit found in Farmington. 5. Consent Agenda MOTION by Ristow, second by Galler to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approve the minutes of the 1/13/96 special and 1/16/96 regular meetings. b) Accept the resignation of the Assistant Liquor Store Manager. c) Approve hiring part time clerks at the Liquor Store: Cathy Wenzel, Denise Thielges, Linda Taliaferro. d) Approve suggested articles for February's City Page in the Independent 'r e) Set a Public Hearing for TIF District #11 (Loren.z Lubricants) - March 18, 1996.at 7:30 P.M.. - f) Agreed to cancel the Public Hearing set for 2/20/96 - Lexington Standard TIF District g) Reset Lexington Standard TIF District for March 18, 1996 at 7:30 P.M.. h) Approve Capital Outlay Request to purchase two computers for Administration - $2,598 i) Accept the 1996 City j) Set the Annual Board k) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. the VFW. l) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. m) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. purchase of a Senior n) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. for 505 8th Street. 0) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R16-96 amending R4-96 - rates for service stubouts. p) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R17-96 approving a request for an advance of $500,000 in MSA funding. q) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R18-96 approving the submittal of the 1995-1997 Local Planning Assistance Loan Application in the amount of $74,000 to update the City's Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan. r) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R19-96 ordering the preparation of a feasibility report for 1996 Sealcoating project. s) Accept. the 1995 Annual Water Use Report. t) Approve a School/Conference Request - Engineering - Excel Computer Class. u) Approve Capital Outlay Request - GIS Computer & Memory Upgrade - $4,890.65. v) Accept quotes/recommendation of Park and Recreation Director for silo demolition. h wide donation list as presented. of Equalization Meeting for April 1, 1996 at 7:00 P.M.. R12-96 approving a gambling premise permit application for R13-96 R14-96 Center R15-96 accepting the donation of a marquis from ISD 192. approving entering an agreement with MnDOT for the van. approving an assessment agreement with Roger Randall ;1. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to approve the minutes of the January 19,1996 special meeting. VOTING FOR: Kuchera, Galler, Gamer. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION. CARRIED. 7. Squad Car Purchase Police Chief Siebenaler informed the Council that the requests for new squad cars was over the limit set for production in 1996. Councilmember Ristow stated that he had spoken with Mr. Johnson at Airlake Ford and had been informed that they would guarantee the delivery of a 1996 Ford squad car within 12 weeks. Finance Director Henneke, on behalf of Councilmember Fitch, questioned the funding of the squad car, which is $1800 over the budget line item. Police Chief Siebenaler explained that the Ford had decreased the purchasing incentives on squad cars so the cost was higher than anticipated based on previous years. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to purchase the 1996 squad car from Airlake Ford, contingent upon a guarantee of delivery within 12 weeks. APIF, MOTION CARRIED~ 8. Highway 3 Overlay Project Member Gamer questioned whether the project accounted for the Spruce Street access into East Farmington, since this street was not shown on the plans. City Engineer Kaldunski noted that the plans had been drawn prior to the existence of the new street access, however, the State was. aware it. MOTION by Gamer, second by Galler to accept the update of the Highway 3 Overlay. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. Costs Associated with Drainage Problems in sunnyside Addition Member Gamer stated he had pulled this item so that the public would be made aware of the costs associated with these drainage problems in relation to the Ash Street Improvement project. City Engineer Kaldunski noted that the drainage problems encountered during the January rain and ice storm were similar to problems which occurred 4 or 5 times per year at the intersection of Fairview Lane and sunnyside Drive and similar problems in the Centennial Circle cul-de-sac. MOTION by Gamer, second by Kuchera to accept the report as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. The Council requested a copy of the report be sent to Mr. Dan Furlong, who had requested this type of information at the Ash Street project public input meeting. 10. Genstar Petition/Feasibility Study Engineer Kaldunski presented the petition for improvements from Genstar and the request to prepare a feasibility study to determine the costs of extending trunk water and sanitary sewer to the area. It was noted that Genstar would pay for the preparation of the feasibility study if development does not occurj if development does take place the cost would be spread to the benefited area. It was pointed out that the area was not within MUSA at this time. Finance Director Henneke, on behalf of Councilmember Fitch, asked at what point the cost of the feasibility study would become a receivable cost. Attorney Grannis stated not until or unless the project was scrapped. Member Ristow stated he felt the project should wait until the costs of the County Road 31 construction were known. It was the consensus of the Council that it would make sense to extend services to the area at the same time as County Road 31 construction, however, the issue should be addressed at the Council Workshop on February 16th. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to accept the petition and delay ordering the feasibility report until after discussion at the Council Workshop. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. Sprute/Severson Annexation Petition This matter was tabled, per City Planner Tooker's memo, until after the next meeting of the Farmington/Empire Joint Planning Board. J/5jqb 12. Accept Feasibility Report for Reservoir Construction City Engineer Kaldunski presented the feasibility report for reservoir construction, noting that the report had been approved by the Water Board at their last regular meeting. Mr. Kaldunski informed the Council that there were 8 possible sites within the City and Empire Township which were all feasible, however, the cost of extending water trunk mains to the sites varied and made some sites more desirable. Mr. Kaldunski provided background information on the size and type of reservoir being planned. Discussion followed regarding various aspects of the project, the need for a third tower in the future, location in the City versus Empire Township, location in residential areas versus current undeveloped land and whether public hearings on the issue would be required. It was the consensus of the Council to discuss this issue with the Water Board at the Council Workshop on February 17th. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R20-96 accepting the feasibility report for the construction of a water reservoir. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. Wausau Southeast Area Storm Sewer Agreement Attorney Paul Thissen was present to explain the various aspects of the agreement which had been reached with Wausau for the prairie Waterway easements. The agreement had been accepted as approved at the January 16th regular Council meeting. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R21-96 approving the agreement as presented. VOTING FOR: Galler, Gamer, Kuchera. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Thissen then presented background information on the condemnation proceeding with Wausau for .41 acres of commercial property in connection with the Prairie Waterway Project. The item was moved to Executive Session. 14. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to approve the appointment of Members Ristow and Fitch to the 1996 Finance Committee and Members Galler and Gamer to the 1996 Compensation Committee. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. Fire Hall Expansion Landscaping Requirements Discussion centered around the existing plantings on site, the requirements of the City landscaping ordinance, and the lack of funding budgeted for the improvements. It was noted that the topic had been discussed at the Department Head meeting and ways of reducing the cost of plant material by using City nursery stock were possible. The item was tabled until further information was available. 16. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to accept the quote for asbestos removal on the City Hall remodeling project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. Roundtable The letter of thanks from Thorn Dault for the action of the staff in helping him during the January rain and ice storm was discussed. The Council wished to express their commendation for a job well done to the employees involved. They also noted the excellent job that has been done throughout the City with snow removal. d-5-1? Member Gamer reported that the TIF seminar which he attended recently was very informative and a valuable experience. 18. The Council took a 5 minute recess. 19. The Council adjourned into executive session at 9:05 P.M. to discuss pending litigation regarding the condemnation proceedings with Wausau Supply. 20. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to adjourn the Executive Session at 9:55 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 21. An overview of the various costs associated with the acquisition of easements for the prairie Waterway project was presented by Paul Thissen. It was noted that the amount of the bond issue would probably not be adequate to fully cover the costs of the acquisitions. It was the consensus of the Council that staff research areas for possible funding sources. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R22-96 approving the agreement with Wausau for the purchase of .41 acres of commercial land associated with the prairie Waterway. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 22. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to adjourn at 10:05 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Submitted by, Wayne Henneke Finance Director Approved