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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JUNE 19, 1995
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present: Kuchera, Ristow, Galler, Fitch.
Members Absent: Gamer.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis.
2. The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. MOTION by Ristow, second by Fitch to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
a. Remove item 8a - Henderson Addition Storm Sewer Feasibility Report.
b. Add consideration of Pine Knoll contractor's proposal.
c. Remove Payment of the Bills from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
d. Remove item 5e - Kiosk and Warming House from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
4. Citizen Comments
a) Public Works Director Kaldunski noted that the new grader was displayed before the
meeting and that the Public Works Department was very pleased with the unit.
b) Sue Gehrz, representing Dakota Alliance for Prevention, presented an update on the
organization's work. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to appoint Patricia
Newman to the Dakota Alliance for Prevention. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember
Ristow noted that Cindy Moody should be acknowledged for her service on the Dakota
Alliance for Prevention.
c) Administrator Thompson presented two first place achievement awards that the City
had received from the League of Minnesota Cities for Cooperation and Innovation in
Community Development (East Farmington/prairie Waterway) and Management (Sump Pump
Discharge Elimination program) .
5. Consent
MOTION by Ristow, second by Galler to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approve minutes of the May 30th (Special) and June 5th (Regular) meetings.
b) Approve permits/waive fees for Mountain Dew Days events.
c) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R73-95 approving an application for a gambling premise permit
for the Eagles Club - 313 Third Street.
d) Approve Temporary 3.2 On-Sale License - Men's Invitational Softball Tournament -
7/5 thru 7/15.
e) Approve Temporary 3.2 On-Sale License - Mt Dew Days Softball Tournament - 6/24
thru 6/25.
f) Approve Personnel Policy Amendment - Definitions of Seasonal Part Time and Part
Time.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. Warming House/Kiosk
MOTION by Fitch, second by Ristow to reaffirm prior Council approval of the warming
house (April 19, 1993) and Kuchera Entrance kiosk (October 3, 1994). APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
7. Payment of the Bills
MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the bills as submitted. VOTING FOR:
Galler, Fitch, Kuchera. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED.
S. 1996-2000 Dakota County CIP (Memos dated 5/31/95 and 6/15/95)
Comments:
a) Delete encouragement of improving 160th Street and 170th Street.
b) Move 195th Street to 1996.
c) How are costs financed? Road and Bridge; MSA.
MOTION by Galler, second by Ristow to adopt the Engineer's June 15th comments except
#8 (160th and 170th Streets) and moving 195th Street to 1996. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. prairie Creek Third Addition Development Agreement
Administrator Thompson noted the following credits:
a) Surface Water - $74,113.00
b) Water Main - $34,680.00
c) Sanitary Sewer - $5,377.00
d) Park Dedication - $3,869.50
The Administrator noted the surface water credit was being disputed by the developer
and that the developer would probably approach the Council in the future to argue
against Staff's recommendation. MOTION by Ristow, second by Galler to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. R74-95 approving the prairie Creek Third Addition Developer'S
Agreement as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. prairie Waterway/TH 3 and Elm Street Branch (Memo dated June 13, 1995)
Questions were raised relating to the relationship between the construction of the
project and the duration of the easement. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to
appr,?ve the concept as pr<wosed in ':he memo. AFIY, naTION CMllI !:D--. -A&s'TA \N : R{ ~-\O ~
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11. TH 3 Study (June 13, 1995 memo)
Concerns were expressed regarding the timing of MnDOT improvements to Highway 3 and
the reasonableness of studying the design at this time. MOTION by Kuchera, second by
Galler to delay the TH 3 study until there is an imminent need identified. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
12. Space Needs Study - The June 26th meeting, set for 7:00 P.M., will focus on City
Hall.
13. Personnel Request/Budget Adjustment - Public Works (Memo of June 14, 1995)
MOTION by Kuchera, second by Fitch to approve the recommendation to transfer funds
from full time salaries to part time. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
14. Pine Knoll Contractor's Request (June 16, 1995 memo from Public Works Director
and Contractor)
The Contractor offered a $6,000.00 deduction to the contract in lieu of replacing the
cracked gutter. MOTION by Fitch, second by Kuchera to reject the proposal and to
send a strong message that the Council wants the curb replaced. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
15. Roundtable
a) Liquor Store Manager, Paul Asher, suffered a heart attack.
b) Commendation by Mid America Pipe Company for response by the Fire Department.
c) Commendation by a citizen for the response of Liquor Store employees and Police
Officer to report of stolen/lost wallet.
16. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adjourn at 8:30 P.M.. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved
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