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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JULY 5, 1995
1. Acting Mayor Ristow called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present: Ristow, Gamer, Fitch, Galler.
Members Absent: Kuchera.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis.
2. Acting Mayor Ristow led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approve Agenda
MOTION by Gamer, second by Galler to approve the agenda with the following changes:
a. Pull item 5f - Sump Pump Inspection Report and Payment
b. Pull item 5g - Engineering Computer Repair
c. Remove item 5b - Change Order #3 - Prairie Waterway - from Consent for general
discussion.
d. Remove item 5a - Approval of Minutes of June 19, 1995 - from Consent for general
discussion.
e. Remove item 5c - Payment #4 - Southeast Area Storm Sewer - from Consent for
general discussion.
f. Remove item 51 - Extend Award Date for prairie Waterway Phase II - from Consent
for general discussion.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. Citizens' Comments
a. Bill Terpening: Found 22 more cracks in 203rd and Dunbar vicinity. Would like
to see streets swept and a detailed inspection performed.
5. Consent Agenda
MOTION by Galler, second by Fitch to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Approve minutes of the June 25, 1995 special meeting.
b. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Engineering Laser Printer - $1,996.00.
c. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R75-95 approving an agreement for recycling services
contingent upon Council approval of the personnel plan.
d. Approve repairs bo Flagstaff Avenue per the June 28, 1995 memo.
e. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Police Department Radar Unit - $1,650.00 plus tax
and shipping.
f. Initiate hiring process for police officer.
g. Approving hiring of part time Senior Center Coordinator - Melissa Kohlbeck.
h. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Council Minutes - 7/5/95 - Page 2
6. 6/19/95 Minutes
MOTION by Galler, second by Fitch to approve the June 19, 1995 minutes with the
change in Paragraph 10 that Councilmember Ristow abstained. VOTING FOR: Gamer,
Galler, Fitch. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED.
7. Change Order #3 - prairie Waterway - Project 93-14
MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to approve Change Order #3 adding $28,882.98 to the
contract amount and adopting RESOLUTION NO. R76-95 amending the Development Agreement
for East Farmington First Addition by assessing $15,650.00 for storm sewer lateral
benefits. VOTING FOR: Galler, Fitch, Gamer. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED.
8. MOTION by Fitch, second by Galler to approve the following:
a. Approve Payment #4 for Project 93-14 - prairie Waterway - $86,625.19.
b. Approve Payment #1 for Project 93-15 - Southeast Area Sanitary Sewer -
$103,384.75.
c. Approve Extension of the Award Date for prairie Waterway Phase II (6/29/95 memo)
VOTING FOR: Galler, Fitch, Gamer. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED.
9. Gaming License Application - B&B Pizza
Acting Mayor Ristow clarified that he had not been contacted to be listed as a
reference on the application. MOTION by Ristow, second by Fitch to approve the
gaming license application for B&B Pizza. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to appoint Todd Larson to the vacated seat on
the Planning Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. Bill Terpening Sanitary Sewer Service - Pine Knoll
Issues brought up were retaining wall damage and sanitary sewer service. It was the
consensus of the Council that the City Engineer and Mr. Terpening work with the
contractor to resolve the issues and to bring it back to the Council before final
payment is made. Mr. Terpening requested the Contractor install his service for
$8.75 per foot, or for the City to honor the $8.75 per foot when the line is actually
installed. It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Terpening install the sewer
and the City make up the difference over $8.75 per foot up to a limited dollar
amount. Mr. Terpening was directed to submit quotes to the City Engineer.
Council Minutes - 7/5/95 - Page 3
12. TIF District #9 Public Hearing
Acting Mayor Ristow opened a public hearing scheduled for 7:30 P.M. to consider
establishing Economic Development TIF District #9. HRA Executive Director Henricks
gave a presentation noting:
a. Name of Firm - Crop Characteristics.
b. Location - Lot 3, Block 1 of Farmington Industrial Park (1.73 acres)
Peter Sergeant gave an overview of the operation, noting:
a. Butler building with masonry construction.
b. Agricultural research.
c. He would own the building.
Questions/Comments:
Cm. Gamer:
Please comment on the negative response from the County.
Dir. Henricks:
County policy is opposed to all Economic Development TIF
Districts.
Cm. Fitch: This project should not negatively impact the School District
because it adds no children and any excess referendums will be
paid to the School District. Also, it is a "pay as you go" project.
HRA Executive Director Henricks indicated the resolution should be adopted with the
following proposed changes:
a. "But For" test to be strengthened.
b. per acre sale price - $40,000 (total cost $54,800).
c. contribution for WAC and Storm Water Area charges.
d. City contributions would equal at least 10% of TIF revenues.
John Richardson: Any danger to local producers?
Peter Sergeant: No.
MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Galler, second by Fitch to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R77-95 approving the TIF
plan and establishment of Tax Increment Financing District for Economic Development
District #9 with the following stipulations:
a. "But For" test be strengthened by illustrating market value will increase by using
TIF.
b. Price of land to be $40,000 per acre.
c. City/HRA to contribute $8,850 for Water Area Management and Stormsewer Area Charge
which will exceed the required City/HRA contribution of 10\ ($8,147.20 actual) of
the TIF to avoid the LGA penalty.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Council Minutes - 7/5/95 - Page 4
13. Project 95-2 (Spruce Street Access/Budget Mart Sewer Extension)
MOTION by Fitch, second by Ristow to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R78-95 approving the plans
and specifications for Project 95-2 and ordering the advertisement for bids. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
14. MOTION by Galler, second by Fitch to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R79-95 approving two
rights of entry agreements (Eldred and Petrash) for the Southeast Area Storm Sewer
Project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
15. Stor.mwater Management Plan (6/28/95 memo)
MOTION by Gamer, second by Fitch to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R80-95 accepting the
proposal by Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik to update the City's stormwater management
plan (not to exceed $78,900) and to submit a loan application from the Metropolitan
Council. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
16. Ponding Area in TroyHill/Fair Hills (6/29/95 memo)
Concern was expressed regarding the pond not being built as promised during the
public hearing (bottom too steep). A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the shape
of the pond. It was the consensus of the Councilmembers that the City Engineer work
with the developer to reshape the bottom of the pond and to fix the damage that has
occurred.
17. Roundtable
a. Executive Session to be held on July 10th after the HRA meeting.
b. Ash Street Drainage/utility Report will be done July 24th.
c. Council table design.
d. Wausau Supply - meeting tomorrow.
e. Controlled Air to give quote on mechanical improvement to City Hall.
f. MPCA loan versus actual contract price for the Southeast Area Sanitary Sewer.
18. MOTION by Galler, second by Fitch to adjourn at 8:30 P.M.. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved