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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
FEBRUARY 22, 1994
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Kuchera, Ristow, Orr, Galler.
Members Absent: Rotty. (arrived at 8:30 P.M.)
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis.
2. Mayor Kuchera lead the Council and audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the
following changes:
a. Remove item 5i - ADA Improvements - from the Consent Agenda for
general discussion.
b. Remove item 5r - Completion of Probationary Period - from the
Consent Agenda for general discussion.
c. Remove item 5s - Sidewalk Policy.
d. Remove item 7b - Civil War Monument.
e. Add purchase of property for prairie Waterway Project -
Severson property.
f. Add Southern Car Cruisers Car Club for Mt. Dew Days request.
g. Remove item 5j - Capital Outlay Request - Garage Improvements -
from Consent Agenda for general discussion.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. Citizens Comments.
1. Mayor Kuchera presented the following commendations:
- Ken Hanson, Planning Commission
- Cheryl Thelen, Planning Commission
- John Sauber, Water Board
- Anthony Kilpela, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
- Steve Strachan, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
- William Vetscher, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
5. Consent Agenda.
MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the Consent Agenda
as follows:
a. Approve minutes of February 7, 1994.
b. Approve School/Conference Request - Planning Commission
members.
c. Approve amended Fire Department By-Laws.
d. Approve School/Conference Request - Parks and Recreation -
Shade Trees.
e. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Parks and Recreation - sign
making machine - $2,731.00.
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f. Set Public Hearing for March 7, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. to consider
Westview Townhome Plat.
g. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R13-94 approving gambling premise permit -
Ducks Unlimited at American Legion.
h. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R14-94 setting rates/adopting policy for
additional solid waste containers.
i. Approve Payment #1 (Final) - Snowplow - $58,389.93.
j. Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 094-326 amending the Heritage Preservation
Commission Ordinance reducing the number of members from 9 to
7.
k. Appoint Patricia Johnson to the Heritage Preservation
Commission.
1. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire/Rescue Department -
Rochester Sectional Conference
m. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Police Department fax machine.
n. Approve adjustment to Assistant City Engineer's salary per
February 17, 1994 memo.
o. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R15-94 approving development
agreement/preliminary and final plat of Akin Park 3rd Addition.
p. Approve Sump Pump Inspection Proposal Phase II - Visu Sewer.
q. Approve Budget Adjustment - Police Computer Upgrade.
r. Approve Capital Outlay Request and Budget Adjustment - Computer
Backup Batteries - Liquor Store - $553.80.
s. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. ADA Compliance - per memo dated February 18, 1994.
Discussion:
- Delay Council ramp. Include with library remodeling.
- Deadline of January 26, 1995.
MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R16-94
awarding the bid for restroom remodeling, Braille signs, door
closures to Meisinger Construction as outlined. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
7. Shop Remodeling. Memos dated February 18th and 22nd, 1994.
Concerns:
a. Eliminate storage space.
b. Temporary "fix". New shop will be built soon.
c. Lost storage can be offset by "decked" ceiling.
d. Account for carpenter's time and rate.
MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to approve the request as outlined
in the February 22nd memo using the lowest quote. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
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8. Mayor Kuchera opened the following public hearings scheduled
for 7:30 P.M.:
a. Zoning Amendment - Landscaped Yards; and
b. Zoning Amendment - Building Coverage in R-3 Districts.
The meeting were continued until later in the meeting.
9. Probationary Employees. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to
appoint Todd Reiten and Gary Hilsgen as permanent full time
employees with salary changes as noted in the February 16, 1994
memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. Public Hearing - Landscaped Yard Requirements. Planner Tooker
outlined the rationale for the following changes:
Arterial Street - 20 feet
Collector Street - 15 feet
Local Collector Industrial - 10 feet
Local - 5 feet.
Comments/Concerns - None.
MOTION by Ristow, second by Kuchera to close the hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 094-327 amending the Zoning Ordinance relating to
landscaping requirements as recommended by the Planning Commission.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. Public Hearing - Building Coverage in R-3 Districts. Planner
Tooker noted the change recommended by the Planning Commission
noting the rationale to make densities consistent with other
residential zoning districts.
Comments/Questions:
Herb Nivala:
I think the requirements are proper
right now.
Steve Swenson:
We were told that it (Westview
Townhomes) met zoning requirements.
Larry Thompson:
Gave background on issue.
Terry Stapf:
We already have runoff problems. Why
not keep it at 20% to keep more green
space?
Planner Tooker:
The surrounding area is already at
30% in the R-2 District.
Steve Swenson:
It sounds fishy. How much R-3 land
do you have?
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Planner Tooker:
-r:>o..ve.
Dale Pettis:
Approximately 10 acres.
Why hasn't this come up before?
Adm. Thompson:
This is the first multifamily project
since the requirements were adopted.
Herb Nivala:
Most of the area is single family.
Lisa Heikkila:
The area roads are too busy right
now.
Adm. Thompson:
The purpose of the hearing is for lot
coverage.
Steve Swenson:
Does the project exceed the 30%
density?
Adm. Thompson:
Yes, it's approximately 31%.
Cm. Ristow:
How would they meet lot coverage
requirements?
Planner Tooker:
They would reduce the number of units
or the size of the units.
Harvey Snyder:
Don't confuse densities with lot
coverage. That property could hold
Density could be much higher.
up to 40 units.
Herb Nivala:
Riverside was downzoned.
Cm. Galler:
The landowner requested the downzone.
Cm. Orr:
How many units would the land allow
under R-2 zoning.
Planner Tooker:
5.5 per acre.
Cm. Galler:
What is being considered is to make
densities consistent with surrounding
areas.
Cm. Rotty:
This area has been predominantly
developed in an R-1 manner. It's
the zoning change from the Westview Townhome
allowed 30% coverage in other districts.
difficult to separate
development. We have
Terry Stapf:
All other districts have storm
sewers.
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Planner Tooker: The Planning Commission considered
this and the City Engineer has
offered a solution to get the water off of Hickory Street.
Herb Nivala:
The other R-3 Districts have storm
sewer.
Steve Swenson:
This zoning ordinance was brought
forth because of the Westview
Townhome proposal.
Adm. Thompson: It is difficult to consider this
amendment in light of the Westview
Townhome development. A good example is the previous hearing which
was precipitated by the City Center project. During the variance
hearing a great deal of opposition to the reduction in landscape
requirements was generated, yet after the project was approved and
the subsequent zoning amendment hearing was held, no one showed up.
Dave Pettis:
Is this the only undeveloped R-3
area?
Adm. Thompson:
There is an area by Tom Thumb on
Highway 3 that is undeveloped.
MOTION by Galler, second by Rotty to close the hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
Comments by Council:
Cm. Galler: We have to look at densities versus
lot coverage. 30% coverage would
remain consistent with surrounding areas. The developers could put
smaller units on the site to get the density.
Cm. Rotty: The surrounding area has been
developed primarily at an R-1 Zoning
District and I would like to see the area developed in a similar
fashion.
Cm. Orr: The developer could put smaller units
on the property of lesser value. I
recall we upped the lot coverage to encourage larger homes.
Adm. Thompson: The developer could propose a 35 unit
apartment building of 21,000 square
feet without any further Planning Commission or Council action.
Cm. Ristow:
Do the townhomes and apartments in
the area meet the coverage
requirements?
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Planner Tooker: They would probably exceed the
coverage requirements but the
requirements were not in place when the area was developed.
MOTION by Galler to adopt an ordinance approving the amended lot
coverage requirements in the R-3 District as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Motion died for lack of a second. MOTION by
Rotty, second by Orr to table action on the proposed ordinance
until March 7, 1994. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to proclaim March 6th thru
13th as Volunteers of America Week. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. Southern Cruisers Car Club. The club would like to park cars
on Oak Street or 3rd Street in the downtown area from 7:00 A.M. to
4:00 P.M. during Mountain Dew Days. Councilmember Orr stated that
he was looking at possibly using the old Ford lot for parking. It
was the consensus of the Council that it would be agreeable to
close a street in the downtown area for the car show during Mt. Dew
Days. (Further Council action is required.)
14. MOTION by Rotty, second by Ristow to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
R17-94 accepting the feasibility report for Project 93-2 - 195th
Street and setting a public hearing for March 21, 1994 at
7:30 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
15. The Council acknowledged receipt of the proposal by Bonestroo,
Rosene and Anderlik regarding the comprehensive sewer plan update
and tabled action until completion of the annexation process.
16. Fire Marshal/Building Official Position. (Memos dated
February 17 and February 18th) Questions/Comments:
a. Byron Reed's qualifications were at or above Mr. Palm's (part
time applicant) .
b. Position would report to the Fire Chief.
c. Would use the Fire Department's vehicle.
MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to offer the aforementioned
position to Byron Reed at a midpoint Grade 7 and to authorize and
direct the Administrator to negotiate the details, such as
reporting date. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
17. Pine Knoll Plans and Specifications (Project 88-4). Assistant
Engineer Matthys presented estimates on extending sewer to the
north. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
R18-94 approving plans and specifications and authorizing
advertisement for bids for Project 88-4 - Pine Knoll Street and
Utility Improvement. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Staff was directed to
present the cost estimates to the owners north of Pine Knoll and to
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ask if the owners were interested in the Council pursuing the
project.
18. Planning Commission Compensation. (Survey presented.)
Council reviewed the survey; no action was taken.
19. Planning Commission Seat. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to
appoint Cheryl Thelen to the Planning Commission. VOTING FOR:
Rotty, Galler, Orr, Kuchera. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED.
20. The Council Workshop agenda was presented.
21. Prairie Waterway Land Acquisition - Severson. MOTION by
Rotty, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R19-94 approving
the purchase agreement for Prairie Wate~ay property - SeverAon
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22. Temporary Police Officer. (Per memo dated February 17, 1994).
Attorney Grannis presented an indemnification agreement for the
Lakeville officers subject to approval by the City's insurance
carrier. If the insurance company does not approve the agreement,
the City would have to get Farmington uniforms for the officers.
MOTION by Ristow, second by Orr to approve the agreement and terms
of the Chief's memo subject to approval by the City of Lakeville
unless it is deemed the agreement is not required. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
23. Roundtable.
a. Commend Liquor Store Manager's recommendation on backup
computer batteries.
b. Decision not to pump 5th Street.
24. MOTION by Ristow, second by orr to adjourn into executive
session to discuss annexation. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
25. MOTION by Rotty, second by Kuchera to adjourn at 12:00
midnight. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved
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