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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.17.96 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JUNE 17, 1996 1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.. Members Present: Kuchera, Galler, Ristow, Fitch, Gamer. Members Absent: None. Also Present: City Administrator Erar, Attorney Grannis. 2. The Mayor led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to approve the agenda with the following changes: a) Remove item 6a - Approval of Minutes - from Consent for discussion. b) Remove item 6b - TroyHill 3rd Addition Development Agreement - from Consent for discussion. c) Remove item 6p - prairie Creek Fourth Development Agreement - from the agenda. d) Remove item 6t - Approval of Payment of the Bills - from Consent for discussion. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Consent Agenda MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R64-96 approving the development agreement for Nelsen Hills Farm 5th Addition b) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R65-96 ordering a feasibility study for Larch Street entrance. c) Approve the 1997 ALF Ambulance Budget. d) Authorize the Police Department to advertise for bids for the towing contract. e) Receive Pool update/approve lighting contract and approve change order for installation of an automatic pool level controller and replacement of a water return pipe. f) Approve School/Conference Request for Finance Director to attend an advanced accounting class. g) Receive Spring Clean Up Day totals. h) Approve Building Inspection Services Contract for Elementary School and increase part time Building Inspector's hours. i) Receive first quarter sewer flow report. j) Authorize the advertisement for quotes for the sale of obsolete 1 1/2 cy dumpsters. k} Approve purchase of recycling bins. l) Approve purchase of solid waste containers. m) Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 096-374 rezoning Lots 8 and 9, Block 17, Town of Farmington from B-2 General Business to R-2 Medium Density Residential. n) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R66-96 approving the development agreement for the Townhouses of Nelsen Hills Farm. 0) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R67-96 approving Farmington's Action Plan in the Dakota County Cluster for the Met Council Livable Communities Act. p) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R68-96 accepting a donation from the Oxford Sportsman's Club to the Senior Center. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. Approve Minutes Councilmember Ristow noted that the minutes of June 3rd regarding the Ames Mineral Extraction public hearing stated that the hearing was continued until June 10th. He further noted that at the June lOth meeting, the hearing was not closed. Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, MOTION by Gamer, second by Ristow to close the public hearing for the Ames Mineral Extraction Permit and to reaffirm the Council's action approving said permit. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. (After review of the tape recording of the June 3rd meeting, the June 3, 1996 Council minutes should be amended by adding the following: MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to close the public hearing for the Ames Mineral Extraction Permi t . APIF, MOTION CARRIED.) Councilmember Fitch stated that he and Mayor Kuchera were not present at the June 10th Council workshop and, therefore, should abstain from voting on their approval. MOTION by Gamer, second by Ristow to approve the June 3, 1996 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOT~ON by Gamer, second by Ristow to approve the minutes of the June 10, 1996 Council workshop. VOTING FOR: Gamer, Ristow, Galler. ABSTAIN: Fitch, Kuchera. MOTION CARRIED. 6. TroyHi1l 3rd Addition Development Agreement City Planner Tooker explained that the amount of acreage had been transposed so the fee for sanitary sewer trunk needed to be amended. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R69-96 approving the development contract with Builders Development for TroyHill 3rd Addition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. Payment of the Bills Councilmember Ristow requested that the bill for Briggs and Morgan be removed from the list of bills to be paid until a final billing was received. The Finance Director will review the Briggs and Morgan account and return a final bill at a future meeting. MOTION by Ristow, second by Galler to approve the bills submitted, with the exception of the Briggs and Morgan bill. AP~F, MOT~ON CARRIED. 8. Mayor Kuchera read a proclamation acknowledging the completion of the Management Academy course by both current and past years' graduates. 9. Dismissing Action with Castle Rock Township and the Dakota County Fair Board At the June 3, 1996 meeting, Council approved actions taken by the City Attorney to end any legal proceedings between the City and Castle Rock Township and the County Fair Board. Attorney Grannis stated that all necessary paperwork had been signed and would be filed with the court tomorrow. Discussion followed regarding the status of the prairie Waterway Phase III and Ash Street reconstruction. City Administrator Erar suggested the Council set a workshop date for late Fall to discuss the issues. Staff would research the funding aspects of the project and have more firm numbers available then. It was the consensus that setting a workshop date would be placed on the September 16th Council agenda. 10. Continued Hearing - 1996 Seal Coat Project City Engineer Kaldunski explained that the hearing had been continued from June 3rd due to a change in the amount of the proposed assessment and the need to allow residents a longer period to consider the assessments. Mr. Kaldunski recommended the Council adopt a resolution approving the adoption of the final assessment roll with a per buildable lot cost of $51.50. There was no public comment. MOTION by Ristow, second by Kuchera to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R70-96 adopting the assessment roll for Project 96-7 for the 1996 Seal Coat Project as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. Lexington Standard Grading Permit Public Hearing City Engineer Kaldunski explained that the permit was being requested in conjunction with Lexington Standard's expansion project. He stated that he and engineering staff had reviewed the application and recommended its approval. Mayor Kuchera asked about the existing soil conditions on the site and Mr. Kaldunski responded that they were good. There were no public comments. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Gamer to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Gamer to approve the permit subject to the adherence to all conditions recommended by City Engineering staff. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. Citizen Comments - There were no comments from the audience. 13. City Street Light Standards - Discussion was tabled until July 1,1996 meeting. 14. parenta1 Responsibility Ordinance councilmember Galler explained the background of the ordinance and informed Council that it had been forwarded to various parties for review, including the League of Minnesota Cities. Attorney Grannis raised questions regarding the language and constitutionality of the document. Discussion followed and a consensus was reached to await further discussion until after the League had forwarded its comments. 15. HPC Context Study HPC consultant Robert Vogel was present to provide information on the purpose and need for the study, noting that it should be used as a framework for decisions when issues regarding development, planning and zoning were raised. He also noted that not all historical structures could be saved, but the study would highlight which structures should be saved. MOTION by Galler, second by Fitch to approve Mr. Vogel's retainer for 1996 and the preparation of a downtown context study inventory. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. Tree and Sod Replacement - 1005 4th Street Administrative Assistant Finstuen explained that the tree's roots had apparently been damaged during the 4th Street improvement project and the sod had never grown since it had been laid during that project. After some discussion, a MOTION by Gamer, second by Galler to replace the existing tree and sod at 1005 4th Street. APIP, MOTION CARRIED. 17 . Roundtable Councilmember Galler asked about the status of the City survey. Staff will compile the results and forward the information at a future Council meeting. Councilmember Gamer stated he liked the look of the City Hall remodeling project. Staff noted that the sidewalk met ADA requirements of 36"; that the project was on schedule,' the phone system will be upgraded by July 19th; and the computer system disc drive will be updated this week. 18. There being no further business, MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to adjourn at 8:28 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Mary Hanson Clerk Typist