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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
NOVEMBER 17,1997
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Ristow, Gamer, Strachan, Fitch
Members Absent: Cordes
Also Present: City Administrator Erar, Attorney Grannis
2. Mayor Ristow led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call was taken by City Administrator Erar.
4. MOTION by Gamer, second by Fitch to approve the agenda with the following changes:
Item 8a - East Farmington 4th Addition Preliminary andfinal plat - Continue to 12/1/97 agenda
Item 6q - Resolution approving a Gambling Premise Permit - Add to consent agenda
Item 6j - Request to waive interest & penalty on a special assessment - Pull from consent for discussion
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS: RECOGNITION - PATRICK SULLIVAN
The Mayor and Councilmembers, along with Fire Chief Ken Kuchera, recognized and honored Patrick Sullivan
with a Certificate of Appreciation for his keen observation of a serious situation, his bravery and composure, quick
thinking and herioc deeds, thus saving a home and family pet from being destroyed by fire.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Fitch, second by Strachan to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approve Minutes -10/28/97 (Special), 11/3/97 (Special), 11/3/97 (Regular)
b) Approve School and Conference request - Police Department
c) Approve Cameron Woods Extension of Plat Approval.
d) Adopt Resolution No. R123-97 CSAH 31, Realignment Plans
e) Adopt Resolution No. R124-97 CSAH 31, No Parking restrictions
t) Adopt Resolution No. R125-97 Approving Eagles Gambling Premise Permit
g) Adopt Resolution No.R126-97 Certitying Delinquent Municipal Service
h) Approve Equipment Purchase - Fire Department
I) Approve Equipment Purchase - Rescue Squad
k) Approve Appointment to PARAC
I) Approve Equipment Purchase - Police Department
m) Accept Resignation - Planning Commission Member- Special Meeting set for 12/1/97,6:00 p.m.
n) Accept Resignation - Senior Center Advisory Commission Member
0) Approve 1997 CDBG Sub-Grantee Agreement
p) Approve Bills
q) Adopt Resolution No. R127-97 Approving Farmington Youth Hockey Gambling Premise Permit
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. ITEM 6j - REQUEST TO WAIVE INTEREST AND PENALTY ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
This item was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. The request was denied.
8. PUBLIC HEARING - ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWALS
The Public Hearing was opened to review the 1998 On-Sale Liquor, On-Sale Sunday Liquor, Club, and Therapeutic
Massage Licenses for the following establishments:
On-Sale Liquor - American Legion
Farmington Lanes
Long Branch Saloon and Eatery
On-Sale Sunday -
American Legion
Eagles Club
Farmington Lanes
Long Branch Saloon and Eatery
VFW Club
Club Licenses -
Eagles Club
VFW Club
Sauna and Therapeutic Massage - Rite Touch Therapeutic Massage
MOTION by Gamer, second Strachan to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by
Gamer, second by Fitch to approve the 1998 renewal licenses as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. AWARD OF TOWING CONTRACT
The following three bids were received; Dakota Towing, Blaha Towing and Mareks Towing. It was staffs
recommendation to award the bid to the lowest bidder and current contractor, Dakota Towing. Councilmembers
expressed their desire to award the bid to a local business. Francis Blaha of Blaha's Towing, was in the audience
and made comments about his extensive service to the community, and questioned the actual charges made when a
tow is needed for an accident. A representative from Dakota Towing was in the audience but declined comment.
This item was continued to the December I, 1997 meeting.
9. HRABY-LAWS
The City Council briefly discussed their desire to appoint citizens to the HRA Board. This item was continued to
the December 1,1997, meeting.
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION -1997 BUDGET REAPPROPRIATIONS
MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R128-97 Amending the Budget for the Fiscal
year 1997. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. WARD SYSTEMS - RESEARCH
Voting wards were researched through the League of Minnesota Cities. Correspondence from the League indicated
that wards could be established only if the City were to receive special legislation to do so. No action was taken.
12. ROUNDTABLE
Councilmember Strachan - Commended the Fire Department for their efforts in Grand Forks
Councilmember Fitch - Informed Council of items of discussion at the Joint FarmingtonlEmpire meeting. The next
meeting will be in January, 1998. Commended the Parks Department and neighborhood volunteers for their efforts
installing the play equipment at Hill Dee Park.
Mayor Ristow - Presented to staff, a letter regarding the enforcement of cats.
Administrator Erar - Informed the Council of continuing discussions with School District Staff regarding the
realignment of 208th Street being contingent upon approval by MnDOT. A letter was received from the School
District reviewing the discussions on the placement of structures within the Right-of-way of the proposed road.
Administrator Erar clarified to the School that the City acknowledged that a playfield might be placed within the
Right-of-way but did not support structures that may be difficult to remove when the placement of the road becomes
a reality.
13. MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Finstuen
Administrative Service Manager