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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.18.97 Council Minutes r> COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR AUGUST 18, 1997 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 PM. 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 Fitch to approve the agenda with the addition of supplemental materials for Item 5j (South Suburban Medical Center Industrial Development Bonds), Item 6b (Award Elm Street Signal Revision Contract) Item 7b (Discuss House Moving Permit-Roger Randall) Item 9a (Improvement Bond Sale-1997) . APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Citizen Comments -None. 5. Consent Agenda MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approve the minutes - 8/4 (Regular). b) Approve Playground Equipment Plan. c) Adopt Resolution R93-97 - Call Date for Storm Sewer Revenue Bonds. d) Approve Beer and Cigarette License - SuperAmerica. e) Approve School & Conference Request - Administration. f) Approve Sodding Trail in Nelsen Hills Farm PUD. g) Approve publication of Ordinance Summary - Overlay Zone. h) Set Public Hearing - Easement Vacation in Industrial Park. i) Approve Payment of Bills. j) Execute Satisfaction of Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds -SSMC. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. Public Hearing - MUSA Expansion Comprehensive Plan Amendment Dave Olson, Community Development Director, presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment which addresses five objectives of Regional Growth Strategy that need to be met by 2010 if Farmington is to be granted 714 additional MUSA acres. The Metropolitan Council has given interim approval for this MUSA expansion providing the following criteria is met: 1) a revised land use plan that would provide 95- 200 acres of multi-family housing which will meet the goal of 32-36% non-single family housing stock, 2) a staging of the growth area within the expanded MUSA, 3) a resolution concerning height restrictions, 4) additional information on plans to limit access to "A" Minor arterials including TH 3, CSAH 31, CSAH 50 and 195th Street, and 5) document compliance with sewage flow limitations, not exceeding 2.3 mgd. The City has prepared this additional information and a revised application will be submitted. MOTION by Gamer, second by Fitch to close the Pubic Hearing. Motion by Gamer, second by Fitch adopting RESOLUTION R94-97, Approving Submittal of MUSA Expansion Application, and RESOLUTION R95-97, Approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. Award Contract - Elm Street Signal Revision City Engineer Lee Mann stated that the Elm Street Extension project providing access to South Suburban Medical Clinic would require traffic signal modifications (Project 97-15). The total project cost for signal modifications including engineering, legal and administration costs is $69,727.50 with 100% of this amount ~ u assessed to South Suburban Medical Clinic. Collins Electrical submitted the lower base bid of $55,782.00. MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to adopt RESOLUTION R96- 97, Accepting Bid From Collins Electrical for Elm Street Extension Signal Improvements. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. Petitions, Requests and Communications - Review Weed Ordinance City Engineer Lee Mann explained the current Weed Ordinance and staff implementation. Its interpretation has been questioned when the growth of tall grass and weeds are allowed on slopes too steep to mow, around ponds and natural wildlife areas. County and State Noxious Weed Ordinance which supersedes the City's would still have to be observed. Members of the audience advised that some clarification of prairie grasses and their location on platted properties could also be included in a revised ordinance. It was the consensus of the Council to have staff rewrite the Weed Ordinance, which would delineate these situations, thus making it less subjective. 9. Petitions, Requests and Communications - House Moving Permit - Roger Randall Dave Olson gave a status report of the house moving application for the former Thelen house, making way for the extension of Elm Street and the access to the hospital. A remnant parcel from Outlot N will be created with the new street construction. It is a buildable lot size in an R-2 zone\PUD zone. The Planning Commission approved the special exception\conditional use at its August 5th special meeting, subject to a number of conditions based on intense criteria. Several members in the audience expressed concerns about drainage, zoning, the height of the house on the raised lot, its architectural compatibility with its placement in the new East Farmington development. Audience was assured that the drainage plans will not adversely affect the neighboring area. Attorney Grannis, Administrator Erar and Director Olson will review all submittals, compliance with the conditions set forth, and will keep abutting owners informed of the progress. No action was required of the Council since it was an INFORMATION ONLY item. 10. New Business - Bond Sale Finance Director Robin Roland reported that the sale of the General Obligation Improvement Bonds for the funding of the Larch and Elm Street projects will net an interest rate of 4.9451% making the total interest cost $166,787. MOTION by Gamer, second by Fitch adopting RESOLUTION R97-97 Awarding the Sale of the $635,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 1997 to John G. Kinnard at a Net Interest Rate of 4.9451%. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. New Business - Request for Stop Signs at 190th and Euclid Path Police Chief Dan Siebenaler explained the signage requests and the traffic problems researched on 190th Street near Euclid Path. A 4-way stop sign at 190th & Euclid Path, a cautionary sign on the bike path at this location and speed limit signs on 190th Street have been requested. The data collected indicates there is a problem with vehicles failing to stop at the existing stop signs on Euclid Path. Siebenaler explained that 190th is a collector street, wide enough to handle a large volume of traffic. Stop signs are proposed at 190th and the new pilot Knob alignment, therefore 4-way signage at 190th and Euclid Path would be overdone on this collector street. Temporary stop signs until the reconstruction are not recommended because of the liability to the City after removal. Speed limit signage would require traffic study performed by the Department of Transportation. After the consideration of all the information presented along with audience input, the Council agreed to follow the staff recommendation that: 1) the intersection of 190th and Euclid Path remain a two-way stop, 2) that cautionary (" -\ ~~ .GU'I signs be posted at the approaches to the bike path on 190th Street, 3) MnDot be requested to conduct a traffic survey to determine a speed limit and post the signs as soon as possible. 12. New Business - Hillview Storm Sewer Catch Basins City Engineer Lee Mann introduced the two options for the relocation of the storm sewer catch basin and o~tlet when Everest Path connects to Upper 183rd Street. Option one would relocate the catch basin at the northwest corner, allowing the drainage to be intercepted as it is today for the estimated cost of $5,500, not including the easement acquisition. Option two consists of constructing three catch basins, two on Upper 183rd and one at the northwesterly corner of the intersection. This option would provide more capacity to intercept the runoff, resulting in less ponding in a heavier rain. Also the additional catch basins would be sufficient for a future storm sewer on Upper 183rd where there presently isn't one. Option two would cost approximately $15,500 not including easement acquisition. Either option would be funded through the storm water utility funds and option two is the preferred option from the engineering standpoint. MOTION by Gamer, second by Strachan to go with option two. ABSTAIN: Fitch. VOTING FOR: Ristow, Gamer, Cordes, Strachan. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. Roundtable Parks and Recreation Director Jim Bell: Reported that the damaged path in Nelsen Hills has been repaired. Community Development Director David Olson: The exterior restoration of the Exchange Bank Building is nearing completion and looking at a unveiling for the first week in September. Councilmember Strachan: 1) Would like to see some written guidelines on codes of conduct and conflicts of interest that Council can refer to when making decisions on issues, 2) Suggested the formation of a Traffic Signage Committee that would review requests and make recommendation to the Council, 3) Commended the Police Department for their outstanding work of a 59% clearance rate. Mayor Ristow: Appreciated the efforts of those who participated in the recent Ramble and Amble Cancer fundraiser. MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to adjourn at 10:45 PM. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Jeanne Stanek Secretary