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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.18.97 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR FEBRUARY 18, 1997 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 P.M.. Members Present: Ristow, Cordes, Fitch, Gamer, Strachan. Members Absent: None. Also Present: City Administrator Erar, Attorney Lehmann. 2. Mayor Ristow led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. MOTION by Cordes, second by Fitch to approve the agenda with the following changes: a) Remove Item 5b - Community Development Director Candidate Reception - to acknowledge date. b) Remove Item 5k - Joint Council/Township/Fair Board Meeting - to acknowledge date. c) Add materials to Item 5j - Approval of 1997-2001 Public Works CIP. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Mayor Ristow read a proclamation acknowledging the contributions of former Economic Development Director Gerald Henricks to the City. Mr. Henricks also received a commemorative ornament from the City. S. Citizen Comments Administrator Erar: Introduced new Planning Coordinator Mary Lee Smick to the Council. Ms. Smick greeted the Council by stating she was looking forward to working with staff, Council and the public in her new position. Thomas Kaldunski: Requested Council assistance in settling a dispute in the amount of his final severance package. Mayor Ristow suggested Mr. Kaldunski discuss the problems with the City Administrator and Finance Director. He provided copies of his request to the Council and City Administrator. 6. MOTION by Gamer, second by Strachan to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approve minutes - 2/3/97 - Regular b) Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 097-389 amending the On Site IST Ordinance c) Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 097-390 amending 10-6-8 - Increasing Driveway Access Width in Industrial Districts d) Approve purchase of laminator from Trendex for Administration/Engineering e) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R19-97 accepting donation of bookcase to Senior Center f) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R20-97 removing parcel of land from Soils Correction TIF District No. 1 - Adelmann property g) Approve Letter of Agreement for City fuel vendors and authorize staff to solicit vendor participation h) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R21-97 approving use of SCBG funds for partial funding of Senior Center Coordinator position in 1996 and 1997 i) Approve 1997-2001 Public Works CIP and adopt RESOLUTION NO. R22-97 supporting the exemption of city and county roadways from State noise level standards j) Appoint Glenn Cook of Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik as City representative on VRWMO Board of Commissioner appointment committee k) Approve Fire Marshal's attendance at Fire Sprinkler Systems Seminar 1) Appoint Scott Retterath to fill vacancy on PARAC m) Approve Recreation Program Supervisor'S attendance at State Aquatic Conference n) Approve Sr. Center Coordinator's attendance at Coordinators' Spring Conference 0) Approve payment of the bills APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to approve March 10th at 4:30 P.M. to hold the Community Development Director candidate reception. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to approve February 26th at 7:00 P.M. at the Dakota County Fairgrounds for the joint Council/Town Board/Fair Board meeting on the Ash Street/Prairie Waterway Phase III project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. Proposed Empire Township Water Tower Interim City Engineer Lee Mann reviewed background information regarding a water tower proposal made to Empire Township by the City. During the process of selecting a site for a new tower, the City had approached Empire Township about the possibility of locating a water tower in Empire and interconnecting the Empire/Farmington water systems. At that time the Township had chosen to not participate in such a proposal. Recent information suggests the Township is now considering constructing a new water tower. It was felt that the City and Township would both benefit from a joint venture. MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to discuss a joint water system interconnect with Empire Township at the next Joint Planning Board meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Water Board member Marvin Wier was present and reminded Council that any interconnection would have to be approved by the Water Board first. Administrator Erar stated the item was on the agenda in order to keep the Council informed and, if Empire had any interest in an interconnection, the Water Board would be informed. 9. CATV Memorandum of Understanding Administrator Erar stated that a joint agreement between Apple Valley, Rosemount and Farmington on a cable television franchise would be of substantial benefit to the City. MOTION by Strachan, second by Gamer to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the cities of Apple Valley, Rosemount, and Farmington for cable television franchise and to authorize the law firm of Bernick and Lifson, P.A. to represent the three cities during negotiations with the cable television company. API', MOTION CARRIED. 10. Outdoor Warning Sirens Police Chief Siebenaler reviewed the possible locations of outdoor warning sirens to be purchased over the next few years. He provided Council with a visual display of warning coverage which would occur if and when all of the proposed sirens were purchased and installed. Council directed the Police Chief to return with price and location for the proposed 1997 siren at the March 3rd regular Council meeting. 11. Implementation of Third ALF Ambulance Councilmember Gamer informed Council that the purchase of the third ALF ambulance, which was to be housed at Lakeville's water treatment facility, needed to be delayed for 6 to 8 months. Lakeville's facility will not be available for housing the ambulance until January of 1998. He also noted that based on current call data, the third ambulance was not needed at this time. No action was needed by Council at this time. 12. 1996 Fiscal Review Finance Director Roland provided the results of the preliminary fiscal review for 1996. At this time, it appeared that both revenues and expenditures had exceeded expectations and the City was in a "break even" situation. Finance Director Roland commended staff members for their efforts in maintaining the parameters set by the revised 1996 Budget. She also noted that the figures presented were preliminary, unaudited numbers. 13. Roundtable Member Strachan - Reported that the Chamber had requested the City investigate installation of a crosswalk at Hardee's on County Road 50. Discussion took place regarding the difficulty in crossing County Road 50 in that area. It was also noted that it was a County road and, therefore, a County decision as to whether a crosswalk would be installed. Staff will research the request and forward a response at the March 3rd meeting. Member Strachan - Reported that the presence of patrol officers at the north end of County Road 31 appeared to be have a positive effect on the traffic patterns and problems being experienced in that area. Mayor Ristow - Requested that Volunteers of America Week proclamation be placed the March 3rd Council agenda. Informed Council that the City of St. Cloud had invited the City to send a representative to their parade in June. Informed Council of a breakfast meeting on February 21st in conjunction with the DARE program. 14. MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to adjourn at 8:00 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Mary Hanson Clerk/Typist -