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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.07.96 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR OCTOBER 7, 1996 1. Mayor Kuchera convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M.. Members Present: Kuchera, Ristow, Gamer, Galler, Fitch. Members Absent: None. Also Present: City Administrator Erar, Attorney Lehmann. 2. Mayor Kuchera led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Mayor Kuchera introduced Walter Michaels, Public Works and Parks and Recreation employee, who had recently retired after 29 years of service with the City. Mr. Michaels was presented with a plaque in recognition of his service and was congratulated by Council and staff. 4. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to approve the agenda with the following changes: a) Remove item 6a - Approve Minutes of September 16th - from Consent for abstention. b) Remove item 6u - Approve Payment of the Bills - from Consent for abstention. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. Citizen Comments Greg Joyce - Presented his concerns regarding the adoption of a cat control ordinance. Councilmember Galler explained what had occurred at a previous meeting with regard to the Council's decision to not adopt the proposed ordinance. After a brief discussion, it was determined that this item be added to the agenda of the annual Council workshop. 6. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R102-96 accepting donations to the Senior Center from the family of Bertha Becker and Faith United Methodist Women. b) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R103-96 proclaiming October as Dakota County Water Resource Awareness Month c) Approve City participation in the Dakota County auction d) Approve the City hunting area map as prepared by the Parks and Recreation staff and Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. e) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R104-96 appointing election judges for General Election. f) Receive Western Dakota County Ice Arena Financial Review g) Set Hearing for 11/18/96 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss East Farmington TIF Modification h) Approve Capital Outlay Request to Etch and Seal Bay Floors at Fire Hall i) Approve Participation in Dakota County Economic Development partnership j) Approve Capital Outlay Request for Supply Hose and Adapters - Fire Department k) Receive report on retained earnings from area liquor stores l) Approve new squad car decal design m) Approve agreement for Dakota County Technical College Law Enforcement Training Program n) Approve school and conference request - City Engineer 0) Approve pole barn construction at Northern Natural Gas p) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R105-96 approving 1997 Met Council Livable Communities Act q) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R106-96 approving sale of parcel at public auction r) Receive Department of Revenue letter denying City TIF contribution APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of September 16, 1996 with the amendment that Member Fitch was absent, and to approve the minutes of September 23rd as distributed. VOTING FOR: Galler, Kuchera, Ristow, Gamer. ABSTAIN: Fitch. MOTION CARRIED. 8. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to approve the bills as presented. VOTING FOR: Galler, Gamer, Kuchera, Fitch. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED. 9. Street Sign Requests. City Engineer Kaldunski presented requests for street signs at 7 locations within the City. He informed Council that he and the Police Chief had reviewed the locations and recommended that signs be installed at these sites: 1) stop sign at Sunnyside and Centennial Drive; 2) four way stop at Spruce and Third Street; and 3) "Cross Traffic Does Not Stop" sign at First and Spruce Street. It was noted that all communities in the State follow the same traffic control device manual. MOTION by Gamer, second by Kuchera to approve the installations as recommended. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. CSAH 31 Open House/Public Information Meetings Council consensus was to change the time of the October 17th open house to 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Senior Center. The public information meeting will be held in conjunction with the regular City Council meeting of October 21st with the location changed to Akin Road Elementary School. MOTION by Gamer, second by Fitch to approve the dates, times and locations as stated above. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. Lane Striping on Elm Street City Engineer Kaldunski stated that the County had requested that parking along Highway 50 (Elm Street) be restricted so that a center turn lane could be added in the Spring of 1997. Member Fitch was concerned that restricting parking on Elm Street would adversely affect the property owners along the street. It was the consensus of Council to continue discussion of this issue at the first Council meeting in November and that staff should invite affected residents and property owners to attend the meeting in order to receive their input. 12. Dakota County Capital Improvement Program City Engineer Kaldunski explained that the County had requested the City review the various County projects proposed for 1997 - 2000. Council discussed the installation of several stop lights proposed, particularly those proposed along County Road 31 near the commercial strips, 19sth Street, and the intersection of County Road 31 and Highway 50. Engineer Kaldunski was directed to forward Council's comments to the County. 13. City of Anoka's Police Accountability Counseling Councilmember Gamer explained the program used by the City of Anoka which involved a meeting between the victim, juvenile perpetrator, parents and police involved with a crime incident. Police Chief Siebenaler stated that the only cost involved with the program was administrative time to set up the meetings and the police officers' time to participate. Anoka reported a good success rate with the program thus far. It was the consensus of Council to direct the Police Chief to set up a workshop with representatives of the Anoka police department for November 20th or 21st to review the program. 14. Councilmember Galler reminded those present that there were regulations regarding the placement of political campaign signs which needed to be observed. 15. Roundtable Councilmember Ristow - Informed Council and staff that he had received a complaint regarding the boulevard trees at Third and Elm Street obstructing vision to the west. Administrator Erar - Informed Council that a meeting will be held at City Hall regarding the Empire Treatment Plant expansion on the 29th of October at 7:00 P.M.. The meeting will be conducted by Metropolitan Wastewater Services. He urged Councilmembers to attend if possible. Administrator Erar - Notified Council that the County had removed Ash Street improvement project from new funding under the County's proposed transportation plan due to delays in the project. It was also noted that the City will benefit under the County's new overall transportation plan. It was the consensus of Council to discuss the Ash Street project financing at a workshop to be held December 9th following the HRA meeting. THE COUNCIL TOOK A FIVE MINUTE RECESS AT 8:35 P.M. BEFORE ADJOURNING INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. 16. Executive Session Council met in executive session to discuss prairie Waterway property acquisition. 17. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 9:00 P.M.. Respectfully submitted, Mary Hanson Clerk Typist