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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.07.97 Council Minutes l' r- ,J / COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR JULY 7, 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 Grannis. 2. Mayor Ristow led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to approve the agenda with the addition of supplemental materials for Item 7a (Approve TroyHill 4th Addition Preliminary and Final Plat) and removal of Item 9a (Curb Breaking Permit Violation - Industrial Park) from the agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Citizen Comments Doug Kropelin: Inquired as to whether land along County Road 31 from northern City limits to County Road 42 could be annexed to ensure completion of CSAH 31 to its intersection with CR 42. Ken Chinn: Asked whether Council had given consideration to suggestions made previously by public regarding construction design of CSAH 31. John Tucker: Questioned City Administrator's contract compliance. Questioned current Council's fiscal responsibility. A large, vocal audience began commenting/questioning Council and staff regarding CSAH 31 construction project. Due to the size of the audience and lack of seating, responding to public concerns was impossible. Mayor Ristow and City Administrator Erar left their seats to talk with audience members who were unable to enter the room and participate in the proceedings. Council agreed to recess for five minutes at 7:25 P.M.. s. Consent Agenda MOTION by Fitch, second by Strachan to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approve minutes - 6/16 - Regular b) Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 097-397 - Authorizing Assistant Fire Chiefs to issue burning permits in Fire Chief and Fire Marshal's absence. c) Acknowledge appointment of Gerald Auge to Civil Engineer position. d) Acknowledge appointment of Faith Druckrey to full time Building Inspector position. e) Acknowledge purchase of budgeted truck for Sewer Operations. f) Approve purchase of budgeted radios for Police Department. g) Approve renewal of contract with Kraemer Landfill and contract for City facilities generated waste with Newport processing Facility and request rebate from County. h) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R78-97 ordering preparation of plans and specifications and authorizing the advertisement for bids for construction of Arena Team Rooms. i) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R79-97 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for City Hall roof repair. j) Acknowledge plat withdrawal - Dakota Mini Storage. t J b k) Approve appointment of four new firefighters. l) Approve "No Parking During School Hours" signs for Westwood Court. m) Approve attendance at ICMA Conference- Administration n) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R80-97 accepting grant for Historic Preservation Guidebook. 0) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R81-97 accept donation from Middle School Student Council. p) Approve purchase of equipment for new 4x4 vehicle - Fire Department. q) Waive fee for Transient Merchant License for Chamber of Commerce Farmer's Market. r) Authorize execution of sewer easement with Metropolitan Council. s) Adopt 1998 ALF Ambulance Budget. t) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R82-97 - Amend Development Contract - East Farmington. u) Approve payment of the bills as submitted. v) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R8s-97 - Participation in LOGIS Health Care Group APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to continue discussion of Item 8a - CSAH 31 Financing - until July 21, 1997 and to hold the meeting at Akin Road Elementary School. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. Industrial Park Overlay Zone - Ordinance Amendment Public Hearing Planning Coordinator Smick introduced the concept of an overlay zone to audience members noting various restrictions and requirements. She stated that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the ordinance at their June 24th meeting and that the City Attorney had approved the ordinance with minor changes. Mayor Ristow asked about curbing in parking areas, stating it was his belief that it had been agreed that only front parking lots needed curbing. Ms. Smick agreed and stated she would make that change in the proposed ordinance. She requested the ordinance be approved contingent upon the City Attorney's approval. MOTION by Gamer, second by Fitch to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 097-398 with the amendment and contingent upon the City Attorney's approval. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. TroyHill 4th Addition Preliminary and Final Plat Planning Coordinator Smick explained the layout of the plat and informed Council that this was the final plat in the PUD. She stated the Planning Commission had recommended approval on June 24th. Discussion had been held with the developer regarding the responsibility for completion of 190th Street from Everest Path to the western property line of TroyHill. After this discussion, staff is recommending that 190th Street be designated an MSA route and future MSA funding should be used to complete the street. Staff also established a City policy which will require that all roadways be completed to the property line of a project which will eliminate problems with offsite street connections. Members of the audience raised questions regarding park dedication in the TroyHill PUD. Parks and Recreation Director Bell stated that no parks were planned for this PUD, that the developer had installed trails through the PUD as part of the development contracts. Additional discussion took place regarding the need for general improvement and expansion of the park system within the City. MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R83-97 approving the preliminary and authorizing the signing of the final plat of TroyHill 4th Addition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. Dakota County Transportation Plan Planning Coordinator Smick reviewed information received at a recent meeting with Dakota County planners and engineers on future transportation scenarios for County roadways within the Farmington area. The most notable points of that meeting were: the importance of CSAH 31 as a north/south route; and the need for a second major o east/west route to relieve traffic on County Road 42. Two possible east/west routes are 18Sth Street and 19Sth Street. 19Sth Street would be a costly option due to a railroad crossing and the need to fill a large ravine. Additional meetings will be held and information will be presented to Council as it becomes available. 10. Third Party Audit Request City Administrator Erar reported that the State Auditor's Office had reviewed the information provided by the City regarding past financial management issues and had determined that an independent audit was not necessary. Mr. Erar stated a letter to that effect was being sent by the Auditor's Office and would be forwarded when it was received. 11. Pine Knoll Sanitary Sewer Compliance City Engineer Mann informed Council that he had received petitions from the two remaining residents of Pine Knoll who had not yet hooked up to the City's sanitary sewer system. The petitions requested that the City arrange for the work to be done and then assess the cost to the property. He stated that if the Council accepted the petitions, he would bring assessment agreements to the next Council meeting for approval. MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to accept the petitions for sanitary sewer connections for two properties in pine Knoll. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. Commercial/Industrial Parkland Contribution In response to a Council directive, Community Development Director Olson provided a recommendation for increasing parkland cash contributions for commercial and industrial developments within the City. An increase from the current fee of $10,000 per acre to 5% of the land's fair market value would make Farmington's fees consistent with surrounding communities. Member Strachan asked whether it would still be at the discretion of the City to request either land or money. Mr. Olson responded that it would remain the City's option. MOTION by Cordes, second by Ristow to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R84-97 amending 1997 Fees and Charges by changing commercial/industrial parkland cash contribution to 5% of the land's fair market value. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. Alley Dustcoating Policy Engineer Mann presented a policy for dustcoating alleys in the City. The policy outlined the criteria to be used by the City Engineer in determining if an alley needed to be dustcoated. It was the consensus of Council that the policy was a fair and equitable way of providing the service. MOTION by Gamer, second by Fitch to adopt the dustcoating policy as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. Roundtable Councilmember Fitch: Expressed his displeasure and regrets for the manner in which the CSAH 31 issue had been handled earlier in the evening. Councilmember Gamer: Reported that ALF Ambulance organization was running in the black and that a new ambulance should be on line in 1999. Councilmember Strachan: Reiterated sentiments expressed by Member Fitch. Stated he would be unavailable for July 21st meeting, however, he would submit a letter providing his comments on the agenda prior to the meeting. i~U Mayor Ristow: Stated he had received concerns from residents regarding parking and traffic problems on Heritage Way during pool hours and on Second Street from Highway 50 south to Spruce Street. Parks and Recreation Director Bell: A contractor had been hired to repair the trail on 193rd Street and was scheduled to begin on July 28th. City Engineer Mann: The grading and pipe installation has been completed on 193rd Street and sodding would be completed as soon as weather permits. Community Development Director Olson: Regarding a letter received from the Chamber of Commerce requesting rezoning of the The B-1 Zoning is appropriate, however, Planning permitted uses listed in the code. Townsedge Shopping Center. Commission will look at the City Administrator Erar: Invited any audience members who were not able to attend the July 21st meeting regarding CSAH 31 financing options to remain after tonight's meeting and he would provide them with the information. He also apologized for any inconvenience they may have experienced. IS. MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to adjourn at 8:20 P.M.. CARRIED. APIF, MOTION Respectfully submitted, Mary Hanson Clerk/Typist