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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.17.95 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JANUARY 17, 1995 1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.. Members Present: Kuchera, Ristow, Gamer, Galler, Fitch. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. Mayor Kuchera led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item 5b -Resolution Amending Area Wide Development Fees - from Consent for discussion. b. Remove item 5c - Amending Nelsen Hills Farm 3rd Addition Area Wide Development Fees from Consent for discussion. c. Remove item Sh - Adopt Resolution Ordering Feasibility Study for 1995 Seal Coat Project - from Consent for discussion. d. Remove item 5j - TH SO Reconstruction Agreement from the agenda. e. Remove item sk - Approve Amendment to prairie Creek Development Agreement - from Consent for discussion. f. Remove item So - Advertisement for Maintenance Worker position - from Consent for discussion. g. Remove item 5q - 1995 Engineering Rates - from Consent for discussion. h. Remove item 5y - Space Needs Study - from Consent for discussion. i. Remove item Sdd - Payment of the Bills - from Consent for discussion. j. Add discussion of Boards and Commissions appointments. APIF, MOTION CARRIBD. 4. Citizen Comment Henry Iwerks: Council should bid out solid waste, engineering, auditing and legal services. 5. Consent Agenda MOTION by Galler, second by Ristow to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a. Approve Minutes - 12/30/94 (special); 1/3/95 (regular). b. Approve School/Conference Request - Public Works - Seal Coating. c. Approve Maintenance Permit Application Form - ISTS - per 1/10/95 memo. d. Set Public Hearing for 2/6/95 at 7:30 P.M. - Amend Sign Ordinance for Multi-Tenant Buildings. e. Approve School/Conference Request - 1995 Wetland and Drainage Conference - City Planner. f. Approve Time Extension for Sump Pump Compliance - Marigold Foods. g. Approve Amendment to Development Agreement for Limerock Ridge by Extending Project Completion Date. h. Approve School/Conference Request - Public Works - Sewer and Water Conference. i. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Plotter - Public Works. Council Minutes - 1/17/95 - Page 2 j. Approve Payment No.3 - Project 88-4 - pine Knoll Improvements S.M. Hentges and Sons - $315,669.89. k. Approve Cellular Phone Agreement - Building Official. l. Approve Computer Purchase - City Planner's Office - $2,100. m. Adopt RBSOLUTION NO. R2-95 approving submittal of an Application for DNR/SB Agreement Grant. n. Adopt RBSOLUTION NO. R3-95 approving submittal of an Application for a Soil and Water Conservation District Grant. o. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R4-95 approving submittal of an Application for a ISTEA Grant. p. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R5-95 approving submittal of an Application for a Preserve and Trail Construction Grant. q. Set Public Hearing for 2/21/95 at 7:30 P.M. to consider Establishing Economic Development TIF District in Industrial Park for Controlled Air. r. Set Annual Board of Equalization meeting - 4/3/95 at 7:00 P.M. s. Approve School/Conference Request - various Departments - Computer Training - Dakota County Technical College. t. Approve School/Conference Request - Administration - Leadership. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. Area Wide Development Fees MOTION by Ristow, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R6-9s amending Resolution No. Rl-9s relating to area wide development fees, specifically parkland fees. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. MOTION by Ristow, second by Galler to amend the Nelsen Hills Farm 3rd Addition development agreement relating to area wide fees. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. Feasibility Report - Seal Coating Questions were raised as to whether all six areas would be done at the same time this year, and if the rate would stay the same. Engineer Kaldunski stated that he anticipated rates would not change. MOTION by Ristow, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R7-95 ordering the preparation of a feasibility report for the 1995 Seal Coat Project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. prairie Creek Developer Agreement MOTION by Fitch, second by Galler to amend the developers agreement for prairie Creek Second Addition by extending the project completion date until November 1, 1995. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. Maintenance Worker Position - Public Works A question was raised as to why the new position was needed. Public Works Director Kaldunski stated that it was for additional mileage and to reduce overtime. A question was also raised regarding the status of Solid Waste. Administrator Thompson stated that it was covered under the labor agreement. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to approve the advertisement for a maintenance workers. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes - 1/17/95 - Page 3 11. Engineering Rates The Council questioned whether the consulting engineering services were put out on bids. Administrator Thompson stated that he felt the rates were competitive, but if the Council desired, staff would obtain rates from other firms. The Council directed staff to obtain rates from various engineering firms. MOTION by Fitch, second by Kuchera to approve the rates as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. Space Needs Study It was the consensus of the Councnil to set a special workshop to discuss the Space Needs Study. f 13 . Payment of the Bills MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the payment of the bills as submitted. VOTING FOR: Gamer, Kuchera, Galler, Fitch. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Ristow explained his abstention was due to the bill for Bonestroo's work on the prairie Waterway project. 14. Accessory Storage Buildings (Memo dated 1/12/95) A lengthy discussion relating to the application of the code relating to the Thompson and Pluntz properties. Councilmember Galler suggested that the Council approve the ordinance as recommended and to direct staff to see if Mr. Thompson's situation can be addressed. MOTION by Galler, second by Ristow not to amend the ordinance relating to accessory building size. API!', MOTION CARRIED. 15. Solid Waste Vehicle (Memo dated 1/13/95) The following questions/comments were considered: a. Why keep the old side loader? It has some useful life but only as a backup. b. What are the City's chances of recovering its investment if it got out of the business? There is a market for used vehicles. If the City bids the service out, they could require the contractor to purchase the City vehicles. c. How long will it take to obtain the vehicles Rear loader is available now; side loader in 4 to 6 months. d. Does the Clean Up Day cost the Solid Waste Service? Yes. Other jurisdictions use property taxes. e. Why are we comingling recyclables? To save labor and costs. f. Is recycling a drain on operations? Yes. Staff was directed to obtain the White Bear Lake contract. A workshop was set. for January 30, 1995 to discuss solid waste. Council Minutes - 1/17/95 - Page 4 16. Sanitary Sewer Rate Study It was the consensus of the Council that staff obtain quotes for a study and determine how long it would take to perform the study. 17. Liquor Store Expansion (1/11/95 memo) It was the consensus of the Council not to exercise the lease option. 18. Feasibility Report - Project 95-2 - Spruce Street Access (1/12/95 memo) The Council questioned whether the City should wait until the PUD agreement is executed. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R8-95 ordering the feasibility report for Project 95-2 - Spruce Street Access. VOTING FOR: Kuchera, Galler. AGAINST: Fitch, Ristow, Gamer. MOTION FAILED. Staff was directed to return with the feasibility report when the PUD agreement is signed. 19. Southeast Sanitary Sewer (Memo dated 1/6/95 and 1/12/95) It was the recommendation of the City Administrator to make the contract award contingent upon securing the necessary easements and a signed developers agreement. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R9-95 awarding the contract for the Southeast Area Sanitary Sewer Project contingent upon securing the easements or rights of entry and signing of the developers agreement. VOTING FOR: Galler, Fitch, Gamer, Kuchera. ABSTAIN: .Ristow. MOTION CARRIED. 20. By-Law Amendment MOTION by Kuchera, second by Gamer to amend the by-laws as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. It was the consensus of the Council that a letter be sent to the Farmington Independent thanking them for the service of publishing the agenda for free. 21. Zoning Ordinance (Memo dated 1/12/95 from Councilmember Fitch) It was the consensus of the Council to table this item until the annual retreat. 22. Annual Workshop (1/12/95 memo) It was the recommendation to post the positions at the Senior Center and to place advertising for the positions on the next meeting's consent agenda. 23. Roundtable a. Jim Bell (memo dated 1/16/95) - Arena tax/funding proposal. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Ristow to adopt RESOLUTION NO. RI0-95 supporting the Parks and Recreation Director's memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 24. MOTION by Galler, second by Ristow to adjourn into executive session to discuss attorney/client matters regarding annexation. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes - 1/17/95 - Page 5 25. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to accept Empire Township's request to negotiate a settlement and to appoint Councilmembers Ristow and Fitch as the City's negotiators. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 26. MOTION by Galler, second by Ristow to adjourn at 10:45 P.M.. API!', MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved