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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.16.96 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 1. Mayor Kuchera convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M.. Members Present: Kuchera, Ristow, Gamer, Galler. Members Absent: Fitch. Also Present: City Administrator Erar, Attorney Grannis. 2. Mayor Kuchera led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to approve the agenda with the following changes: a) Remove item 5g - proclamation - Fire Prevention Week - from Consent for discussion. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Citizen Comments There were no Citizen Comments. 5. MOTION by Galler, second by Ristow to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approve Minutes of the September 3, 1996 regular Council meeting b) Approve Renewal of Recycling Contract with Dick's Sanitation c) Approve Capital Outlay Request - Public Works Department Jackhammer d) proclaim 9/30/96 thru 10/6/96 as Waste Reduction Week e) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R95-96 approving Landfill Abatement Grant Application f) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R96-96 amending plat for TroyHill 3rd Addition g) Receive Empire Township Response to prairie Creek 4th Sanitary Sewer Extension h) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R97-96 accepting donation of light poles for municipal pool from anonymous donor i) Receive Update on Drinking Water Revolving Fund for Reservoir project j) Receive Update on Effluent Monitoring at Wausau Storm Sewer Outlet k) Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 096-379 Rezoning Lots 7 & 8, Town of Farmington to R-2 l) Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 096-380 Rezoning 60x310"Lot West of 2nd Street to B-2 m) Receive Pool Summer Season Summary n) Acknowledge Resignation of Public Works Employee 0) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R98-96 amending R4-96 Fees and Charges Resolution by adding 1996 Arena Fees p) Receive Final City Hall Remodeling Budget q) Approve Payment of the Bills APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. proclaim Fire Prevention Week Mayor Kuchera pulled this item from Consent to acknowledge Fire Prevention Week and to read a portion of the proclamation to those present. MOTION by Galler, second by Ristow to proclaim October 6 thru October 12 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Farmington. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. County Road 31 Improvement Project Hearing Date City Administrator Erar introduced the item, noting concerns he had received from Councilmembers regarding noise mitigation costs. He informed Council that if the public hearing date was not set at this evening's meeting, the bond may not be able to be issued this year. The issue of whether or not noise mitigation would be required was the major funding concern, since mitigation could increase costs significantly. The Council discussed funding options and whether or not the public hearing should be scheduled. MOTION by Gamer, second by Ristow to table the project until the noise mitigation issues were settled. Councilmember Galler stated his opinion that the City should hold an informational open house to inform the public and receive their feedback as soon as possible. MOTION by Gamer, second by Kuchera to amend the original motion by setting an open house for October 17th and a general informational hearing on October 21st. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. Violence Prevention Initiative County Attorney James Backstrom gave a short presentation on the Dakota County Partnership for Healthy Communities Violence Prevention Program. He requested the Council adopt a resolution supporting the program. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R99-96 supporting the Dakota County Partnership for Healthy Communities Violence Prevention Program. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. Sprute/Severson Annexation Petition City Planner Tooker provided background information on the request for annexation. He stated that the Empire/Farmington Joint Planning Board had discussed the proposed annexation and the Township members on that Board indicated their approval for the petition to proceed. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to set a public hearing for October 21, 1996 to consider the annexation of approximately 16 acres of land situated on the north side of 209th Street in Empire Township owned by the Sprute/Severson family. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. G.O. Improvement Bonds for Industrial Park 2nd Addition / HRA Executive Director Henricks stated that the bids for the bond sale had been received that morning. He then introduced Thomas Truszinsky of Juran and Moody, who presented the bid tabulation. Mr. Truszinsky stated that 7 bids had been received for the bond sale with the low bid being made by Norwest Investors. Mr. Truszinsky recommended that Council award the bid to Norwest. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R100-96 awarding the sale of G.O. Improvement Bonds 1996 for Industrial Park 2nd Addition to Norwest Investors. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. Right of Way Acquisition for Future Extension of 208th Street City Planner Tooker provided information regarding the recommendation that the City purchase a triangular parcel of property within the future 208th Street corridor. Mr. Tooker noted the purchase would assure the future road right of way for 208th Street; allow a resident to construct a single family home on the remaining portion of the lot involved, and avoid placing an existing farmstead in the road right of way. The price of the triangle of land is within the current land value costs in this area. Mr. Tooker answ~red questions from Council regarding the current property owner's and prospective buyer's understanding that 208th Street will be constructed in the future, and the funding source for the purchase (Road and Bridge Fund). MOTION by Gamer, second by Galler to approve the purchase of the triangular parcel of land with funds from the City's Road and Bridge Fund. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Member Ristow commended Planner Tooker for his foresight in recognizing the City's future need for this property. 12. Parks and Recreation Workshop Parks and Recreation Director Bell requested Council set a date to discuss township participation in various costs associated with operating Parks and Recreation programs. It was the consensus of Council to set a workshop with Council and staff for September 23, 1996 at 7:00 P.M.. 13. Southeast Area Resident Survey The revised questions submitted by Councilmember Fitch were reviewed and it was the consensus of Council to send the revised survey to the affected residents with the October billing. 14. Cat Ordinance Police Chief Siebenaler presented the proposed cat ordinance. The ordinance was an educational ordinance only and did not provide for any method of enforcement. After considerable discussion, Chief Siebenaler stated that he was not in favor of an ordinance without an enforcement provision. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to take no action on the adoption of a cat control ordinance. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. THE COUNCIL RECESSED FOR 5 MINUTES AT 9:05 P.M.. 15. Comprehensive Water Supply Distribution Plan City Engineer Kaldunski introduced Glenn Cook and Mark Wallace from Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik, the City's consulting engineering firm. Mr. Wallace presented an overview of the Plan and then responded to questions from Councilmembers. Aspects of the Plan which were discussed included reservoirs, wells, interconnections with other cities and townships and treatment plants. It was noted that the Water Board had reviewed the Plan and recommended its approval and adoption as part of the City's overall Comprehensive Plan. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R101-96.adopting the Comprehensive Water Supply and Distribution Plan as presented, incorporating it into the City's Comprehensive Plan, and forwarding it to all affected jurisdictions. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. HRA REQUEST FOR 1997 CDBG FUNDS HRA Executive Director Henricks presented a request to use portions of the 1983 Small Cities Development Block Grant funds and 1995 Community Development Block Grant funds to assist with the location and construction of a restaurant in Farmington. Mr. Henricks explained that the funds were originally designated for Parks and Recreation uses and for exterior renovation of the Exchange Bank Building. He requested Council set aside $130,000 of the estimated $160,000 1997 CDBG funds for Parks and Recreation use. The remaining funds were dedicated to the renovation of the Exchange Bank Building but were not included in the amount needed for renovation. MOTION by Gamer, second by Ristow authorizing the HRA to use the 1983 SCBG and 1995 CDBG funds to assist the location of a restaurant in the City. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to dedicate up to $130,000 of the 1997 CDBG funds to Parks and Recreation uses. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. The Council expressed their thanks to the Parks and Recreation Department for the spirit of cooperation shown in allowing dedicated funds to be used elsewhere in the City. 17. East Farmington TIF Modification Mr. Henricks noted that this item was for informational purposes only and that the topic would be brought to Council again at the October 7th regular meeting. 18. Investment Policy City Administrator Erar informed Council of the benefits of expanding the investment policy for City funds. The expected. increase in income earnings will have a positive effect on City cash flows and fund balances. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to designate Juran and Moody as an official City depository. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 19. Roundtable Councilmember Galler - Informed Council that he had sent a letter to the School Board requesting a joint meeting on the Parental Responsibility Ordinance, but had not heard back from them as yet. He will keep Council updated on this issue. 20. MOTION by Ristow, second by Galler to adjourn at 9:55 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.