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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
APRIL 18, 1994
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present: Kuchera, Ristow, Orr, Rotty, Galler.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis.
2. The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. MOTION by Rotty, second by Ristow to approve the agenda with
the following changes:
a. Remove item Sd - Development Agreement for prairie Creek 2nd
Addition from Consent for general discussion.
b. Remove item Se - Seal Coating Feasibility Study - from the
agenda.
c. Remove item Sf - agreement for Spring Clean Up Day - from the
agenda.
d. Remove item Sh - agreement relating to the Hed property
condemnation from the agenda.
e. Remove item Sp - Engineering School and Conference Request -
from the agenda.
f. Remove item St - Ice Resurfacer Specifications - from Consent
for general discussion.
g. Add consideration of an agreement with the HRA relating to a
lot split.
h. Add consideration of eminent domain for a sanitary sewer
easement for the pine Knoll Sewer project.
i. Remove item 8j - Septic System Inspection Agreement for the
Pine Knoll Project - from the agenda.
j. Remove item 8k - Consulting Engineer Septic System Inspections
for Pine Knoll - from the agenda.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. Citizens Comments
Pat Akin: Requested clarification of the sump pump discharge
ordinance regarding compliance, noting he had only one
sump pump combining clear and grey water discharge.
Mr. Akin was asking for assistance from the City in this
matter. Engineer Kaldunski indicated it would be
addressed at the next Council meeting. The Council
suggested that personalized letters regarding the
upcoming meeting be sent to each property owner in
noncompliance.
Henry Iwerks: Noted that people were still illegally parked on 2nd
Street. Mr. Iwerks also stated that the weed
ordinance needs to be changed.
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Cindy Moody: Addressed the Council regarding the Dakota Alliance
for Prevention and her participation on the
committee.
5. Consent Agenda. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to approve the
Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Approve the minutes of April 4, 1994 regular meeting.
b. Approve the purchase of recycling bins per the Assistant
Engineer's memo dated 4/15/94.
c. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R43-94 amending solid waste rates per the
Assistant Engineer's memo dated 4/14/94.
d. Approve the Capital Outlay Request for Medical Box and Supplies
from Fire/Rescue - $475.00.
e. Approve Temporary 3.2 On Sale License for Farmington Eagle's
Softball Tournament.
f. Approve School and Conference Request - Finance - PERA Seminar.
g. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Parks and Recreation - Radios
- $1,298.00.
h. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire - State Fire School.
i. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R44-94 approving the amended Developer's
Agreement for Akin Park 3rd Addition.
j. Approve a budget adjustment for a copier - Administration per
Administrative Assistant's 4/12/94 memo.
k. Approve Change Order #1 - ADA Improvements - Add $200.00.
1. Approve payment for relocating fire hydrant in Dakota County
Estates 7th Addition - $3,623.34 per City Engineer's 4/14/94
memo.
m. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Fire Department - Grass Fire
Pumpers - $595.00.
n. Repair flood damage under the TH 50 bridge in Rambling River
Park using FEMA funds per the Parks and Recreation Director's
4/12/94 memo.
o. Approve Capital Outlay Request for Pool Vacuum - $2,970.00.
p. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R45-94 accepting the donation of funds
from the Chamber of Commerce for Mt. Dew Days, a portable
stage, and AWEG per the Parks and Recreation Director's 4/11/94
memo.
q. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. Sanitary Sewer Septic System Credit Policy. Councilmember
Galler requested the language be clarified as to what can be
"reasonably modified" and to request the cost of inspections be
assessed. Councilmember Rotty asked if Paragraph #3 could be
eliminated to avoid confusion.
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7. Public Hearings. Mayor Kuchera opened the following public
hearings at 7:30 P.M.:
a. Discuss preliminary plat of Prairie Creek 2nd Addition.
b. Consider Amending Zoning Ordinance - Driveway Widths
c. Consider Amending Sign Ordinance - Agricultural Districts.
The hearings were continued until later in the meeting.
8. Sanitary Sewer Septic System Credit Policy {continued}. A
lengthy discussion followed regarding the payment of the
inspections and it was agreed that it may be placed on the utility
bill and that the cost of repairs to upgrade cannot exceed the
amount of credit. MOTION by Galler, second by Rotty to amend the
assessment policy with the proposed changes to incorporate the
aforementioned changes. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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9. Engagement Letter - Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik Septic Tank
Inspections. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve an
engagement letter dated April 15, 1994 with Bonestroo, Rosene and
Anderlik for septic tank inspections. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. Plans and Specifications for Ice Resurfacer. It was the
recommendation of Parks and Recreation Director Bell to bid both
propane and battery powered units. MOTION by Rotty, second by
Kuchera to approve the plans and specifications and order the
advertisement for bids. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat of Prairie Creek 2nd
Addition. Planner Tooker reviewed the preliminary plat noting the
small commercial area, park dedication, ponding area dedication and
that the developer had satisfied the City Engineer's concerns.
Administrator Thompson reviewed the developer's agreement noting
the various credits and recommended not charging for seal coating
(April 14, 1994 memo from the Finance Director). Planner Tooker
noted the wetlands dedication language would also be added per his
April 18, 1994 memo. Councilmember Rotty requested the developer
consider including seal coating in the developer's agreement.
MOTION by Ristow, second by Galler to close the hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. R46-94 approving the preliminary plat and
authorizing signing of the final plat subject to the execution of a
developer's agreement. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
R47-94 approving the developer's agreement as outlined in the
Finance Director's April 14, 1994 memo and the Planner's April 18,
1994 memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. Public Hearing - Driveway Width. Planner Tooker presented an
overview of the proposed ordinance change. The following comments
were heard:
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Cm. Orr:
I am opposed to 30' wide driveways.
Cm. Ristow:
On a 60' lot, it would cover one half of
the lot.
Cm. Orr:
Is the City going to require a permit?
Adm. Thompson:
Staff is working on a policy.
Cm. Ristow:
Are commercial driveways different?
Planner Tooker:
They are 32 feet.
Adm. Thompson:
One of the major issues is enforcement.
Steve Swenson:
Would the developer be allowed to put in
30 foot driveways on Hickory Street?
Planner Tooker:
Yes.
Steve Swenson:
I believe 30 feet is ridiculous.
Cm. Galler:
Perhaps a driveway could only be as wide
as the garage or garage doors.
MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED. MOTION by Orr, second by Ristow to adopt ORDINANCE NO.
094-330 amending the driveway widths in residential areas to 26
feet. VOTING FOR: Orr, Kuchera, Rotty, Ristow., AGAINST} f\ Galler.
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14. Public Hearing - Sign Ordinance Amendment. Planner Tooker
presented an overview of the proposed amendment. The following
comments were heard:
Cm. Galler:
Is the total square feet proposed back to
back?
Planner Tooker:
It would be one face.
MOTION by Orr, second by Ristow to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED. MOTION by Rotty, second by Orr to adopt ORDINANCE 094-331
amending the sign ordinance by allowing signs up to 30 square feet
in size in agricultural areas. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
15. Feasibility Studies - Priorities. (Per memo dated April 14,
1994) It was the consensus of the Council to set the following
priorities:
a. Oak Street Improvements
b. Westview Drainage
c. Ash Street.
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16. Satellite Liquor Store. (Per April 14, 1994 memo) The
following comments were made.
Manager Asher - The cooler is $2,000 lower ($27,000); the estimates
are very conservative; install one ADA bathroom;
lower projected gross profit margin in north store
due to conservative estimates.
Council - Startup is ambitious. Can enough staff be hired?
MOTION by Rotty, second by Galler to authorize the Attorney and
Administrator to prepare a lease for a liquor store in the north
end of the City. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
17. Boards and Commissions By-Laws. Reviewed but no action taken.
By-Laws to be forwarded to the Boards and Commissions.
18. City Center Lot Split. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Orr to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. R48-94 approving an agreement with the
Farmington HRA relating to splitting the City Center plat to
conform with the different TIF Districts. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
19. Eminent Domain - Pine Knoll Sewer. (April 18, 1994 memo)
Attorney Grannis indicated that the owner was willing"to work with
the City and allow a right of entry. It was the consensus of the
Council that staff continue to negotiate with the Nordseths, the
Nordseths apply for the zoning change and access variance, and to
obtain a right of entry by the next regular Council meeting (60 day
time limit) .
20. Roundtable:
a. Joint meeting with School Board - May 11, 1994 at 4:30 P.M.
b. Assessment hearings location changed to Akin Road Elementary
School.
c. School candidate forum on April 19, 1994.
d. Business After Hours on April 21, 1994 at 5:00 P.M.
e. LMC Unity Day on April 21, 1994.
f. Displeasure with letter from County Engineer to Commissioner
Loeding.
g. Response to newspapers regarding "Barber Shop" letter to the
editor.
h. Garbage blowing in the northern part of the City - developers
should be responsible.
i. Sidewalk policy status (it is being included in new
deve 1 opmen t s )
j. Volkswagon on 2nd Street will be moved.
k. Rusty water complaints.
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21. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adjourn at 9:30 P.M..
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved
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