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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JUNE 6, 1994
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Kuchera, Ristow, Orr, Galler, Rotty.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis.
2. Mayor Kuchera led the Council and audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. Administrator Thompson administered the Oath of Office to newly
appointed Police Officers Thomas Stafford and Leslie TenEyck.
4. MOTION by Galler, second by Rotty to approve the agenda with
the following changes:
a. Add extension of completion date for Akin Park 2nd Addition.
b. Remove item SF - MDIF - from Consent for general discussion.
c. Remove item 5N - Ash Street Agreement - from the agenda.
d. Remove item 5R - Oak Street Width - from Consent for general
discussion.
e. Remove item SA - Minutes - from Consent for general discussion.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. Citizens Comments.
a. Citizen concern regarding the sightlines at the entrance to
Akin Park on CSAH 31. The matter was referred to the Police
Chief.
b. Mayor Kuchera presented Certificates of Commendation to the
following retiring firefighters: Bob Kindseth, Jim Pelach,
Denny Pepera, Gale Sprute.
c. ALF Representative Leon Orr presented a rebate from ALF of
$1,707.25.
6. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to approve the following
minutes:
a. May 16, 1994 - Page 8 - Last paragraph - Item #1 - Change 32'
to 30'.
b. May 11, 1994 - Councilmember Rotty was absent.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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7. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the Consent Agenda
with the following changes:
A. Approve a Minnesota Historical Society Grant and the
advertisement for RFP.
B. Approve capital outlay request - safe - Branch Liquor Store -
$980.00.
C. Approve electrical work at Branch Liquor Store - $30.00 per
hour.
D. Approve capital outlay request - sign - Branch Liquor Store -
$2,100.00.
E. Set public hearing for July 18, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. to consider
establishing TIF District #6 - Industrial Park.
F. Approve amendment to the Developer's Agreement for Limerock
Ridge per the Planner's May 20, 1994 memo.
G. Approve School/Conference Request - Parks and Recreation Summer
Supervisors.
H. Approve Change Order/Agreement for private sanitary sewer -
Project 88-4 - Pine Knoll.
I. Approve pathway in Pine Knoll Park.
J. Approve various permits for Mt. Dew Days and waive the fees.
K. Approve the sale of City property - Police handguns.
L. Approve offer of employment - Parkkeeper position - Benjamin
VanBlarcom - per the Park and Recreation Director's June 3,
1994 memo.
M. Approve a request to bury NSP lines in City Center per the City
Engineer's June 2, 1994 memo.
N. Approve Payment #1 (Final) - $12,751.00 - ADA Improvements -
Meisinger Construction, Co.
O. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R71-94 accepting bids (no award) - Project
93-20 - Control Structures AP3 and AP4.
P. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R72-94 accepting bids and awarding
contract to Allied Blacktop in the amount of $16,524.51; adopt
RESOLUTION NO. R73-94 declaring costs to be assessed and
ordering the preparation of a proposed assessment roll; adopt
RESOLUTION NO. R74-94 accepting the proposed assessment roll
and calling for a public hearing for Project 94-3 - 1994 Seal
Coating.
Q. Deny developer's request for reimbursement - Silver Springs -
per Engineer's June 2, 1994 memo.
R. Approve budget adjustments per the Finance Director's June 3,
1994 memo.
S. Set a public hearing for July 18, 1994 at 7:45 P.M. -
establishing TIF District #7 - Industrial Park.
T. Authorize distribution of Nelsen Hills Farm PUD EAW.
U. Approve Temporary 3.2 Beer License for Mt. Dew Days softball
tournament.
V. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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8. Met Council MDIF - (Memo dated June 1, 1994 from City
Administrator and memo dated June 6, 1994 from Councilmember
Galler) Presentations by Administrator Thompson and Councilmember
Galler.
9. Mayor Kuchera opened the following public hearings:
a. Mineral extraction permit - Huber property.
b. Continuation of TroyHil1 preliminary plat and development
agreement approval.
The hearings were continued until later in the evening.
10. Discussion followed regarding the MDIF. The matter was tabled
until later in the evening.
11. Huber Mineral Extraction Public Hearing
Engineer Kaldunski presented an overview of the project. The
following comments were heard.
Lew Wurdeman: (Handed out letter dated June 6, 1994). I
came into this process late. I live to
the south. I'm not sure if its an ongoing process.
Eng. Kaldunski:
The permit is good for one year.
Lew Wurdeman:
What about damage to the road?
Eng. Kaldunski:
The contractor is responsible for repair.
Cm. Galler:
We should videotape.
Lew Wurdeman:
It sounds like a done deal.
Cm. Galler:
Staff has followed the correct process.
Now we are at the public input stage.
Lew Wurdeman:
will it affect my well?
Eng. Kaldunski:
No.
Mayor Kuchera:
Didn't Hoffbeck Trucking have a permit on
the same site?
Eng. Kaldunski:
Yes, but it was for a smaller amount of
gravel.
Cm. Galler:
How big is the site?
Eng. Kaldunski:
Two acres and approximately 25 feet at its
deepest.
Cm. Galler:
How many trucks per day?
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Todd Brunner:
It would vary, probably 4 or 5 trucks per
day.
Lew Wurdeman:
How will the water run.
Eng. Kaldunski:
Away from your site.
Cm. Orr:
What is the route the trucks will use?
Eng. Kaldunski:
The road will run west of Mr. Wurdeman's
property.
Cm. Orr:
What are the hours of operation?
Eng. Kaldunski:
7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M..
Cm. Galler:
Change it to 9:00 A.M. on Saturday.
Kurt Huber:
That's okay. I'm only allowing Friedges
Landscaping to haul out. It won't be open
to the public to haul.
John Devney:
It won't cause any problems for me.
MOTION by Rotty, second by Ristow to close the hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Rotty, second by Orr to approve the
mineral extraction permit with the conditions listed in the
Engineer's June 3, 1994 memo with the added condition of 9:00 A.M.
on Saturdays and adding a gravel pad. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. TroyHill Preliminary Plat Public Hearing - Continuation
Planner Tooker indicated the developer was requesting the Council
table action on the Developer's Agreement until June 20, 1994.
Outlot A and Lot la, Block 1 would be combined to be a well
site/ponding area and Black Hill Spruce would be planted along
195th Street. Fritz VanNest gave a background on his firm (The
Builders). The Builder's Engineer, Rick Sather, gave an overview
of the plat. The following comments were heard:
Cm. Rotty:
On Lot 6, Block 2, will there be problems
with setbacks?
Rick Sather:
The setbacks are shown on the map. It
will be okay.
Cm. Rotty:
What is the housing price range?
Fritz VanNest:
$120,000 to $180,000.
Cm. Galler:
The original concept had a larger pond in
the middle. Isn't it needed for runoff?
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Rick Sather-:
It isn't necessary for runoff. It took
too many lots away. The Outlot A pond is
large enough.
MOTION by Ristow, second by Orr to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
R75-94 approving the TroyHil1 preliminary plat and authorizing the
signing of the final plat contingent upon, among other things, the
execution of a developer's agreement. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. Oak Street Width (Memos by Administrator and Fire Chief) A
lengthy discussion was held. It was the consensus to leave the
width at 30 feet.
14. Demolition of 213 Oak Street and 340/342 Third Street
MOTION by Rotty, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R76-94
authorizing the engineering firm of Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik
to prepare a feasibility report for the demolition of the above
mentioned property. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
15. Pine Knoll MUSA Update. (Per Planner's June 3, 1994 memo.)
It was the consensus to wait for staff recommendation. If that
response is negative, the City will contact Met Council members and
State representatives. Also, a letter should be sent to residents
asking for input to the Metropolitan Council.
16. Policy on Frozen Service Lines (Memo dated June 3, 1994) A
lengthy discussion regarding correcting the problem and who is to
pay for it. It was the consensus to insulate the line if the
property owner agrees to pay for 35% of the cost and that the City
pay for the plumbing bill.
17. SEASS Financial Analysis (Memo from Finance Director dated
June 3, 1994) Finance Director Henneke presented an overview of
the project. Administrator Thompson stressed that regardless of
how the project is financed, the project should be completed. A
lengthy discussion ensued. The consensus of the Council intends to
proceed with the project with or without Sienna and the Council
will hold a workshop on the issue.
18. CIP/Assessment/SEASS Workshop
meeting.
Tabled until the next regular
19. Reviewed agenda for the joint meeting with Lakeville City
Council on June 14, 1994. No consensus to consider negative
declaration of EAW on East Farmington.
20. MOTION by Rotty, second by Orr to extend the completion date
for Akin Park 2nd Addition until October 31, 1994. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
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21. MDIF (continued) Consensus that staff forward a synopsis of
the County's comments and Burnsville's to the Met Council.
22. Roundtable
a. Staff to notify Council of Met Council's recommendation and
time and date of Committee meeting.
b. Liz Norlin's coverage of last meeting.
23. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to adjourn at 10:30 P.M..
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
~~~ submitted,
Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved
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