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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
MARCH 6, 1995
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present: Kuchera, Ristow, Gamer, Fitch, Galler.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Acting Attorney Lehman.
2. Mayor Kuchera led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
a. Remove item 5f - Sewer Report.
b. Remove item 5h - FEMA Agreement.
c. Remove item si - Radio Repairs.
d. Add proposed resolution supporting passage of the Minnesota Emerging
Communications Act.
e. Add discussion of future workshops.
f. Remove item 5k - MPCA Revolving Loan from Consent for discussion.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. Citizens Comments (None)
s. MOTION by Galler, second by Ristow to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
a. Approve the minutes of the February 21, 1995 regular meeting.
b. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R28-95 Approving a Minor Amendment to Dakota County
Estates 9th Addition Plat.
c. Receive update on sump pump compliance - Phases I and II.
d. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R29-95 Authorizing the Advertisement for Bids of a
Public Works Department Motor Grader.
e. Receive the Annual Water Use Report.
f. Approve Payment #4 to S.M. Hentges in the amount of $45,009.91 for Project
88-4 - Pine Knoll Improvements.
g. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R30-95 Supporting MnDOT overlay project on TH 3.
h. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire Sectional Conference.
i. Approve installation of municipal service bill drop boxes.
j. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6 . MPCA Revolving Loan
MOTION by Kuchera, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R31-95 Approving an
MPCA Loan and to Issue $1,053,000 G.O. Bond Series 1995. VOTING FOR: Gamer,
Kuchera, Galler, Fitch. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED.
Council Minutes - 3/6/95 - Page 2
7. Feasibility Report for Ash Street Improvements
It was the recommendation of the City Administrator that the feasibility
report be ordered due to negotiations with the townships. MOTION by Ristow,
second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R32-95 Ordering a Feasibility Report
for Ash Street (C.R. 74) and directing staff to request that the County allow
the City to do the feasibility report. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. Public Hearings (7:30 P.M.)
Rezonin~ Reqpest from Susan poirot (North of Budget Mart on TH 3)
Planner Tooker gave a presentation on the rezoning, noting that an access plan
and site plan would need to be developed.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
Cm. Galler:
What type of development is involved?
Ms. poirot:
Approximately 4,000 square feet. No outside
kennels. It will look like a house (similar to
the Lakeville Pet Hospital) .
Cm. Galler:
Would parking need to be expanded out the back?
Planner Tooker:
No.
Mayor Kuchera:
How close is the Budget Mart to the south
property line?
Ms. poirot:
Approximately 25 feet.
Cm. Ristow:
What is the pipe in the ground?
Ms. poirot:
I believe it is an old irrigation pipe.
Cm. Fitch:
Would the access fit into the changed Spruce
Street access?
Eng. Kaldunski:
No. Walnut Street access will ultimately be
removed.
Cm. Galler:
Have you reviewed the proposed changes with the
frontage road?
Ms. poirot:
I was involved with the meetings with MnDOT and
the City.
MOTION by Galler, second by Ristow to close the hearing.
Cm. Ristow:
Does the rezoning fit with the Comprehensive
Plan?
Council Minutes - 3/6/95 - Page 3
Planner Tooker:
Yes. It was recognized that there would be a
small commercial node.
em. Ristow:
Could other properties rezone along Highway 3?
Planner Tooker:
It would be inconsistent with the Comprehensive
Plan.
Mayor Kuchera:
How does this impact Mr. Thompson? Could he
rezone his property commercial?
Planner Tooker:
The Council could rezone the property.
Cm. Ristow:
How will the property be served by sewer?
Eng. Kaldunski:
A feasibility report is presently being
reviewed.
Mayor Kuchera:
How much say does the State have?
Eng. Kaldunski:
Only if its on State right of way.
Cm. Ristow:
When will you start?
Ms. poirot:
I'm waiting to hear on the feasibility report.
Mayor Kuchera:
What is the best way to serve the property?
Eng. Kaldunski:
The cheapest would be via Larch Street, but I'm
not sure Ms. poirot wants to wait for East
Farmington Phase II to begin.
VOTING ON THB MOTION: APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Ristow, second by
Gamer to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 095-350 rezoning the described property from R-3
to B-l. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Mineral Extraction Permit (Lew Wurdeman Property) March 2, 1995 memo.
City Engineer Kaldunski presented an overview, noting it was an extension and
continuation of the Huber excavation. Mr. Kaldunski noted the present
operation was a very clean one.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
Cm. Galler:
Who will maintain the road?
Eng. Kaldunski:
Fairgreen and 210th will be maintained by the
City.
Cm. Galler:
Will the same contractor operate out of both
pits?
Council Minutes - 3/6/95 - Page 4
Eng. Kaldunski:
Yes. It is the same as the school's permit
which allows some administrative flexibility.
MOTION by Ristow, second by Galler to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the mineral
extraction permit with conditions outlined in the Engineer's March 2nd memo.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
TIF District ~5 - Controlled Air (Memo dated March 1, 1995)
A presentation was given by HRA Director Henricks.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
Cm. Fitch:
No bonding. Pay as you go.
MOTION by Galler, second by Fitch to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Ristow, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R33-9s approving
the Economic Development TIF District No. 5 for Controlled Air. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
9. Petition for Annexation - John Young (Memo dated 2/28/95)
Presentation by Administrator Thompson. Mr. Young indicated that Castle Rock
Township had refused to address his proposals and hear his appeal. Mr. Young
felt that he had vested rights in that the parcel was a lot of record as far
as he was concerned; zoning was an open issue; and utilities were not an
issue. It was the consensus of the Council that it did not wish to annex in a
piecemeal manner without having the ability to regulate and extend utilities
to the entire area. MOTION by Fitch, second by Ristow to deny the petition.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED. It was the consensus of the Council that it consider
establishing policy for annexation petitions and that staff prepare a
recommendation.
10. Nelsen Hills Farm POD
Planner Tooker gave a presentation and Administrator Thompson provided an
overview on new wellhead protection regulations and how they may impact the
City. MOTION by Ristow, second by Galler to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 095-351
approving the Nelsen Hills Farm Final PUD. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. Communication Services Act of 1995.
(Memo from LMC dated 2/22/95) .
It was the recommendation of Administrator Thompson to adopt the proposed
resolution. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Ristow to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
R34-95 Supporting the Passage of the "Minnesota Emerging Communications Act of
1995". APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. Workshop (3/6/95 memo)
It was the consensus of the Council to set a workshop for March 27, 1995 at
7:00 P.M. to discuss personnel issues and the 1995/1996 Work Program.
Council Minutes - 3/6/95 - Page 5
13 . Roundtable
The Council sent condolences to Attorney Grannis regarding his mother's death.
14. MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to adjourn at 9:20 P.M.. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Administrator
Approved