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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.06.96 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 6, 1996 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kuchera at 7:00 P.M.. Members Present: Kuchera, Gamer, Ristow, Fitch, Galler. Members Absent: None. Also Present: City Administrator Erar, Attorney Grannis. 2. Mayor Kuchera led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of adding item sq - Appointment of Part Time Liquor Store Clerks - to the Consent Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Citizen Comments Henry Iwerks - a) Presented his concern regarding cars being parked in "No Parking" zones on Second Street between Elm and Spruce Streets; b) Requested an update of the progress on the Exchange Bank Building. c) Expressed his views regarding funding for the Senior Center Coordinator position. 5. Consent Agenda MOTION by Gamer, second by Fitch to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approve minutes of April 15, 1996 regular meeting. b) Adopt RESOLUTXON NO. R46-96 approving additional swimming pool lesson fees. c) Proclaim May 19 through May 25 as Emergency Medical Services Week. d) Authorize Fire Department to Seek Donations for purchase of Cairns Infrared Imaging System. e) Approve Capital Outlay Request to purchase office furniture for Police squad room. f) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R47-96 authorizing signing of developer agreement for TroyHill 2nd Addition g) Approve hiring of Police Officer as authorized in the 1996 Budget. h) Acknowledge receipt of update on municipal pool reconstruction project. i) Acknowledge receipt of update on paving concerns in Pine Knoll Addition. j) Approve School/Conference Request - Fire Department - State Fire School. k) Approve Capital Outlay Request to purchase mobile phone for 1994 Fire Pumper. 1) Approve Capital Outlay Request to purchase slide for municipal pool. m) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R48-96 setting public hearing to consider proposed assessments for 1996 Seal Coat Project. n) Grant permission to Minnesota Waterfowl Association to place waterfowl nesting structures on City property. 0) Acknowledge receipt of Mighty Ducks Grant. p) Approve payment of the bills as submitted. q) Approve appointment of part time Liquor Store clerks. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. Sanitary Sewer Repair at 904 Second Street City Engineer Kaldunski explained the request from the property owner for reimbursement of one-half of the cost of repairs to the sewer service at the above address. He noted that there was a deficiency in the connection between the service line and the trunk line. The Council discussed the City's policy regarding this type of repairs and felt that the policy indicated that it was the City's responsibility to make the repairs and the property owner should be reimbursed the entire cost of repair. MOTION by Gamer, second by Ristow to reimburse the owners of 904 Second Street for sanitary sewer repair contingent upon the owners signing a release. APIF, MOTION CARRZED. Councilmember Galler requested staff review the sanitary sewer service policy and clarify language as needed. 7. Cairns Infrared ~ging System Fire Chief Kuchera was present to explain the system and the Fire Department's intentions to request donations from various organizations in the community to cover the cost of purchase. He stated that preliminary conversations indicated that organizations were receptive to the need for and benefits of the system. The Council felt the system was of great value to the community and approved of the Fire Department's intentions to seek donations. 8. Excelsior Henderson Motorcycle Company Economic Development Director Henricks updated Council on the financing options available to aid in the company's relocation in Farmington. He informed the Council that Farmington was still a prime contender in the State for Excelsior Henderson. Mayor Kuchera opened three public hearings scheduled for 7:30 P.M.. The hearings were continued until later in the meeting. Mr. Henricks requested Council direction on proceeding with the purchase of FEi, Inc. which is the proposed location for the motorcycle company. Since Excelsior Henderson will not select the final site until May 15th, it was questioned whether it was premature to invest too much staff time and effort into the proposal. Mr. Henricks explained that the information was needed to help Excelsior Henderson reach a decision on location. It was the consensus of Council to continue pursuing the company's relocation in Farmington and to set up a dinner meeting with Council and company representatives. 9. Public Hearings Street Name Change - Hickory Street to Hickory Court in Westview Townbome Addition Police Chief Siebenaler explained that the change was being requested because of concerns regarding confusion during emergency responses. Several residents of the addition were present to discuss possible difficulties they may face if the name change is approved. A question was raised regarding City authority to change the name of this street, since it is privately owned street. It was the consensus of Council to continue the public hearing until the May 20th Council meeting in order to determine City authority to rename the street. Prelim.:i.nary Plat of pra.:i.r.:i.e Creek Fourth Add.:i.t.:i.on City Planner Tooker explained the plat, noting that the City Engineer had concerns with the depth of sanitary sewer lines on the original preliminary plat, but the developer had since addressed and corrected the problem. City Engineer Kaldunski stated that the plat now before the Council meets City standards and has his approval. There was no public comment. MOTION by Gamer, second by Galler to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R49-96 approving the preliminary plat and authorizing signing of the final plat of prairie Creek Fourth Addition contingent upon the preparation and signing of a developer's agreement. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . prel.:i.m.:i.nary plat/Developer's Agreement: of Dakota Meadows Townhomes Planner Tooker noted that this plat had been discussed by Council earlier when the developer had requested a density change from 12 to 16 units. He explained that during the Planning Commission hearing on the plat the issue of standing water between the proposed plat and prairie Creek Second Addition had been brought forward. Since the developers for both Dakota Meadows and prairie Creek were present, they discussed the issue and determined that they could work together to resolve it. There was no public comment on the plat. MOTION by Galler, second by Ristow to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R50-96 to approve the preliminary plat, authorize signing of the final plat, and approve execution of the developer's agreement provided the noted drainage problems were corrected and property owners were notified of the work to be done. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Giles requested permission to begin grading for streets and utilities the following day. Council approved his request provided he pay any required fees prior to beginning. 10. Discussion regarding funding for the Senior Center Coordinator position was continued until the May 20, 1996 Council meeting. 11. Roundtable . Member Ristow indicated that the swale behind 189th Street in Silver Springs Addition had become more of a ditch. City Engineer Kaldunski said his staff would confirm that the swale meets the approved grading plan or instruct the developer to correct it. Council instructed staff to make sure the affected property owners are notified of the work by the developer in similar projects. . Member Ristow informed Council that he had contacted County Commissioner Harris to repair the holes in roads and shoulders along the detour routes for Highway 50 and Ash Street. . City Administrator Erar noted that the Public Works Department had hired 3 part time summer and fall engineering interns. He also informed Council that a temporary receptionist had been hired while research was done on a new phone system. 12. The Council agreed to recess for 5 minutes before beginning the Executive Session to discuss land acquisition and an agreement with Castle Rock Township for the prairie Waterway. 13. The Council closed the Executive Session and agreed to adjourn at 9:30 P.M.. Submitted by, Ir;~p+- Mary Hanson Clerk/Typist