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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JUNE 5, 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: Aqministrator Thompson.
2. The Mayor 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 5e - public Works Personnel Request.
b. Remove item 5i - Change Order #2 to Southeast Area storm Sewer project - from
Consent for general discussion.
c. Remove item 5j _ Payment #3 for Southeast Area Storm Sewer project - from Consent
for general discussion.
d. Remove item 5t _ planning Commission Resignation - from Consent for general
discussion.
e. Remove item 7a - Dakota County 1996-2000 CIP from agenda.
f. Remove item lOb - Henderson Addition Storm Sewer Improvements from agenda.
g. Remove item 5w _ Part Time police position - from Consent for general discussion.
h. Remove item Sh - Emergency Vehicle Equipment - from Consent for general
discussion.
i. Remove item 5u - Setting TIF Public Hearing - from Consent for discussion.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. Citizens Comments.
a. The Mayor administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed police Officer Steve
Kuyper.
b. Clarence Krech: Regarding Oak Street streetlight light installation - the trench
should be restored. (The City Engineer stated that the contractor would take
care of this.)
c. Dave pritzlaff: Regarding the pine Knoll Sanitary Sewer project - restoration
work needs more fill (black dirt - at least 2"). The City Engineer indicated
that it requires 4 inches of black dirt. It will be inspected. Also, the
replacement of culverts was revisited. Sewer fees on a per gallon rate.
Indicated the City should never use S.M. Hentges again.
d. Dan Engell: Regarding Lake Julia. What is the Council's intention?
5. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Approve minutes of May 15 (regular), May 23 (special), May 24 (special).
b. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R62-95 authorizing preparation of plans and specifications
for a sanitary sewer and water project at Rambling River Park.
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c. Receive the Spring Clean Up Day report.
d. Approve stop sign installation at Euclid Path and 1S2nd Street.
e. Approve a Joint Powers Agreement with Lakeville for emergency water main
interconnection.
f. Acknowledge MCWS savings due to 1/1 reduction.
g. Approve waiving of penalty fees for sump pump inspection violations.
'h. Adopt amendment to the Personnel Policy - Drugs and Alcohol in the Work place.
i. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R63-95 amending CDBG Cooperative Agreement with Dakota
County for HOME Program.
j. Adopt RESOLUTZON NO. R64-95 approving an application for a Minnesota Lawful
Gambling Premise Permit for the American Legion.
k. Approve Solid Waste route revisions.
1. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R65-95 amending Rl-95 by adding fees for Fire/Rescue service
calls in non contracted areas.
m. Approve hiring of Part Time Liquor Store Clerk - DarIa Cybyske.
n. Approve hiring of Part Time Building Inspector - Faith Druckrey.
o. Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 095-355 adding Minnesota State Fire Code Appendix II-G to the
City Fire Code - fires or barbecues on balconies of multi-family dwellings.
p. Ratify the 1996 ALF Budget.
q. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. Pre-emption Emergency Vehicle Equipment
It was questioned as to whether the project should be completed in 1996 or at a later
date. It was the consensus of the Council that the Engineer should obtain quotes.
7. Southeast Storm Sewer Project
MOTION by Galler, second by Fitch to approve Change Order #2 and Payment #3
($234,443.S3) for the Southeast Area Storm Sewer Project (#93-14). VOTING FOR:
Gamer, Kuchera, Galler, Fitch. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED.
S. Planning Commission Resignation
It was the consensus that the Council should meet on a Saturday morning in July to
interview Planning Commission applicants for the vacated seat. MOTION by Kuchera,
second by Ristow to accept the resignation of Brian Harmelink from the Planning
Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. Setting Public Hearing - TIF District
MOTION by Fitch, second by Galler to set a public hearing for July 5, 1995 at
7:30 P.M. to consider establishing an Economic Development TIF District in the
Industrial Park. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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10. Part Time Police Officer
Questions were raised regarding the term "permanent" part time. MOTION by Gamer,
second by Galler to hire Tom Stafford as a part time employee in the Police
Department. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. Public Hearing - Prairie Creek Third Addition
Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider the preliminary plat
of prairie Creek Third Addition. Planner Tooker presented information regarding the
following topics:
a. Embers Avenue is a collector street.
b. Grades and street cuts.
c. Incorporate SWCD comments, except for using prefabricated stone for retaining
walls.
d. Lot 31 will be an outlot.
e. Engineering details need to be competitive.
f. Corner of Lot 7 will be removed.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
None.
MOTION by Ristow, second by Fitch to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Administrator Thompson indicated that the Developer was requesting approval of the
Development Agreement at this meeting. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. R66-95 approving the preliminary plat of prairie Creek Third Addition
and authorizing signing of the final plat, and approving a development agreement
provided that it is in standard form with standard fees and surety. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
12. Lake Julia Park Trail (Citizen Request - 5/30/95)
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
Kim Bache: We don't want the path because of traffic, littering and the water level.
Dan Engell: The pond is going to be significantly lower.
(It was noted that the plans for the path have been in place for some time.)
Parks and Recreation Director Bell indicated that he has requested that the Council
refer the matter to the PARAC for final design and that the residents could not mow
down to the pond, but would have to maintain a 16 1/2 foot buffer.
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OTHER CONCERNS:
a. Walking paths in fronts and backs of lots.
b. Value of property will decline.
c. Alternative routes.
d. Owners were never told of trail.
e. Who is going to take care of debris?
f. Separate the path from the houses.
It was the consensus of the Council to refer the matter to PARAC for a recommended
design and that the property owners should work with PARAC on the design.
13. Deer Meadow PUD
The major point of discussion was the extension of Euclid Path and the location of
additional parkland. A number of residents were present to express concerns
regarding the opening of Euclid Path. Dennis Walter presented a petition requesting
that Euclid Path not be opened. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to accept the
petition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Discussion regarding the location of stop and go
lights and the need for them at 180th street if Euclid Path is not extended. MOTION
by Gamer, second by Ristow to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 095-356 amending the zoning
ordinance and zoning map by rezoning the PUD of Deer Meadow from R-l to R-l PUD not
linking Hill Dee and Deer Meadow via Euclid Path. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by
Fitch, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R67-95 requesting a traffic light be
installed at lSOth Street and pilot Knob Road as part of the reconstruction of CSAH
31 (pilot Knob Road). APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
14. MOTION by Ristow, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R68-95 ordering
preparation of a feasibility report for street and utility improvements on Ash street
from the railroad tracks to TH 3 and prairie Waterway Phase III. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
15. Southeast Sanitary Sewer Easements (Memos dated 6/5/95 and 5/31/95)
MOTION by Kuchera, second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R69-95 approving an
easement agreement with Corinthian Cemetery. VOTING FOR: Gamer, Kuchera, Galler,
Fitch. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Gamer, second by Kuchera to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. R70-95 approving an easement agreement with Greg and Laura
Adelmann. VOTING FOR: Gamer, Kuchera, Galler, Fitch. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION
CARRIED.
16. East Farmington Development Agreement/Spruce Street Access
Administrator Thompson provided an explanation of the matter which was followed by a
lengthy discussion. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
R71-95 amending the East Farmington development agreement/approving plans and
specifications/ordering the project and the advertisement for bids for Spruce Street
Access. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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17. Recycling RFP's (Memo dated 5/31/95)
Discussion took place on the following matters:
a. Start up (10/1/95 tentative)
b. Alternate proposed revenue sharing (City will split revenues) Explanation by
Administrator Thompson.
c. Did other companies bid the alternate proposal - revenue sharing? No.
MOTION by Kuchera, second by Gamer to:
a. accept the RFP of Lakeville Sanitation;
b. direct staff to negotiate an agreement with a tentative start date of October 1,
1995;
c. direct staff to work with the labor consultants for reassigning employees
(assuming no layoffs);
d. direct staff to prepare a plan for disposing of obsolete equipment;
e. direct staff to notify the "rear load" accounts that the City will discontinue
service by October 1, 1995.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
18. MOTION by Fitch, second by Galler to adopt the rate changes for "rear load"
accounts as recommended in the Finance Director's June 5, 1995 memo effective July 1,
1995. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
19. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to adopt the Citizen Action Request Form
Citizen Feedback policy as recommended in the May 30, 1995 memo. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
20. 1996 Budget/CIP (Memo dated May 31, 1995)
Suggestions:
a. additional policies relating to debt;
b. move more toward user fees;
c. growth in the budget equal to natural growth plus inflation;
d. update from Finance Committee.
21. Fire Station Expansion
(Memo dated May 26, 1995)
Fire Chief Kuchera and Building Committee Chairperson Corrigan presented information
on the proposed expansion. Finance Director Henneke noted the City could undertake
the expansion by holaing a referendum, cash or lease purchase. Questions were raised
regarding holding tanks. Councilmember Fitch indicated that he was in favor of
paying cash for the project. MOTION by Fitch, second by Ristow to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. R72-95 authorizing the advertisement for bids for the project and referring the
project's financing to the Finance Committee for its recommendation. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
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22. MOTION by Galler, second by Fitch to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with
Dakota County for the new library. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
23. MOTION by Galler, second by Ristow to discontinue the City's brush removal
service as recommended in the Administrator's May 8th memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
24. It was the consensus to set a space needs workshop for June 26, 1995 at
7:00 P.M..
25. The Council took a 10 minute recess.
26. Mayor Kuchera adjourned the meeting into Executive Session.
27. MOTION by Fitch, second by Ristow to adjourn at 12:15 A.M.. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved