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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
DECEMBER 19, 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 Galler, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the
following changes:
a. Remove item 7a - Snowmobile Regulations Review Committee.
b. Remove item 50 - prairie Waterway Annexation - from the Consent
Agenda for general discussion.
c. Remove item 5a - December 1st Special Meeting minutes - for
discussion.
4. Citizens Comments
Dick Graelisch: Thanked the retiring Councilmembers for their service.
5. Consent Agenda
MOTION by Galler, second by Rotty to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
a. Approve minutes of the November 21st regular; December 5th
regular; December 6th special meetings.
b. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Parks - Snowblower - $739.99.
c. Set public hearing for January 3, 1995 at 7:30 P.M. to consider
amending the zoning ordinance to allow auction houses as a
conditional use permit in the B-1 zoning district.
d. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R155-94 amending Resolution No. Rl-94
increasing sanitary sewer rates effective with the first billing
of 1995.
e. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Rescue Squad - Pulse/Oximeter -
$750.00.
f. Approve School/Conference Request - Building Official.
g. Approve selection of firm for 1994 audit - Malloy, Montague,
Radosevich and Company.
h. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R156-94 approving the 1995 Landfill
Abatement Funding Agreement with Dakota County.
i. Approve final payment - Project 93-13 - Dakota County Estates 8th
- $14,817.60.
j. Approve final payment - Project 91-6 - City Center - $31,725.19.
k. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R157-94 approving 1995 nonunion salaries.
1. Approve renewal of annual mineral extraction permit - Huber.
m. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R158-94 approving application for MPCA
revolving loan program - Southeast Sanitary Sewer and Sump Pump
Inspections.
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n. Approve 1994 budget adjustments as presented.
o. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Finance - Typewriter - $799.00.
p. Endorse labor management program.
q. Authorize Compensation Plan Update as outlined in the 12/15/94
memo.
r. Approve start of 24 month time period of sanitary sewer hookup -
pine Knoll project area.
s. Approve final payment - Project 93-20 - Outlet Control Structures
- $1,887.10.
t. Approve final payment - Project 94-7 - 1994 Sidewalk Maintenance -
$422.45.
u. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R159-94 approving 1994 Certification of MSA
Mileage/Designation of New Routes - per 12/16/94 memo.
v. Approve elimination of "No Trucks" route designation on Walnut
Street per 12/14/94 memo.
w. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R160-94 requesting TH 50 remain a 10 ton
highway.
x. Approve school/conference request - Engineering - MPCA NPDES
permit.
y. Approve Joint Cooperative Agreement with LOGIS - computer service
- per 12/14/94 memo.
z. Approve school/conference request - Engineering - bridge safety.
aa. Approve school/conference request - Parks and Recreation - Senior
Center Coordinator conference.
bb. Approve plat approval deadline extension - Dakota County Estates
9th.
cc. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. MOTION by Orr, second by Ristow to approve the minutes of the
December 1, 1994 special meeting with the note that Member Orr arrived
at 7:30 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. prairie Waterway Annexation
MOTION by Rotty, second by Orr to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 094-342 amending
Ordinance No. 094-337 relating to the Prairie Waterway property
annexation. VOTING FOR: Orr, Kuchera, Rotty, Galler. ABSTAIN:
Ristow. MOTION CARRIED.
8. Accessory Structures
Per the December 13, 1994 Planning Commission minutes, it was noted that
the Planning Commission was reviewing the matter and would report at a
future meeting.
9. Second Street Neighborhood Watch Group (per 12/13/94 memo)
Presentation by Police Chief Siebenaler, noting the neighborhood had
taken responsibility for protecting their neighborhood. Jackie
Schlauderhoff accepted the first sign from the City. MOTION by Orr,
second by Kuchera to authorize posting of the signs. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
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10. Traffic Study - Dakota County Estates 8th (per 12/15/94 memo)
MOTION by Galler, second by Rotty to install stop signs on 185th and
Embers Avenue per the recommendation of the Public Works Director.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. Mayor Kuchera opened the following public hearings:
a. Mineral Extraction Ordinance - Definitions.
b. Proposed ISTS Ordinance.
ISTS ORDINANCE
Administrator Thompson presented an overview of the amended sections as
outlined in his December 13, 1994 letter. The following testimony was
heard.
em. Galler: The County has accepted the ISTS committee
report and it calls for system upgrading upon
approval of various building permits.
Atty. Grannis: Add "periodically thereafter" under 7-3-11.
Al Corrigan: Has the Council considered the fee for
inspections, permits and financial assistance
for replacement.
em. Rotty:
It is my feeling the City should not charge for
the initial inspection.
em. Orr:
The HRA is looking at possible financial
assistance.
Adm. Thompson:
It is staff intent that the pumper fill out the
permit applications. No fee has been
recommended.
Eng. Kaldunski: It would be helpful if the maintenance permit
included the number of persons per household.
em. Galler:
I would recommend the Council hold off on the
permit portion until the County has adopted its
permit regulations.
A lengthy discussion followed on permit applications. It was the
consensus that the City Administrator prepare an application form and
cover letter for Council consideration. MOTION by Rotty, second by
Galler to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Rotty,
second by Orr to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 094-343 with the language
recommended by the City Attorney under 7-3-11 and to suspend the
provisions of 7-3-7 until no later than July 1, 1995. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
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Mineral Extraction Permit Ordinance
Planner Tooker noted the recommendation made in the Planning
Commission's December 13th minutes. The following testimony was heard:
em. Galler:
How many feet is East Farmington being raised?
Eng. Kaldunski:
Three feet on average.
em. Orr:
50,000 cubic yards is a lot of material which
will have an impact on neighbors.
Adm. Thompson: A public hearing will still be required for any
extraction over 1,000 cubic yards. The issue is
whether or not it will require a conditional use.
MOTION by Rotty, second by Galler to close the public hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to adopt ORDINANCE NO.
094-344 amending the mineral extraction definition in the zoning
ordinance to be 50,000 cubic yards. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. Snowmobile Ordinance.
Dave Pritzlaff asked if it was the Council's intent to eliminate
snowmobiling within the Pine Knoll area. The Council directed the
Police Department to enforce the restrictions on County Road 31 between
208th Street and 195th Street.
13. G.O. TIF Revenue Bonds
Financial Consultant Jerry Shannon presented the following bids for the
$2,660,000 G.O. TIF Bonds Series 1995A.
Bidder
~
Net Int.
Int. Rate
Piper, Jaffrey, Inc.
Cronin and Co.
Dain Bosworth
Norwest Investment
Dean Witter Reynolds
Firstar Bank Milw.
GKST, Inc.
Raymond James & Assoc.
$ 2,620,222.30
2,621,697.90
2,623,371.80
2,620,100.00
2,620,122.00
2,622,081. 70
2,620,100.00
2,623,451.60
$ 1,505,228.74
1,507,722.31
1,512,305.08
1,510,902.50
1,515,566.23
1,523,161.84
1,523,755.21
1,537,132.98
6.1351%
6.1445%
6.1569%
6.1570%
6.1757%
6.2018%
6.2135%
6.2562%
Mr. Shannon noted interest rates were below estimates. The City has
maintained its Baal rating. Mr. Shannon noted that the lower interest
rates and revised storm sewer bids had improved the City's TIF position
by approximately $100,000. Mr. Shannon recommended awarding the
$2,660,000 G.O. TIF Bonds to the syndicate of Piper, Jaffrey, Inc.;
Juran and Moody, Inc.; and Dougherty, Dawkins, Strand and Bigelow, Inc..
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The Council discussed LGA/HACA penalty, questions on revenues and
expenditures and rationale for using TIF. Action was tabled until the
East Farmington/Prairie Waterway items were considered.
13. East Farmington/Prairie Waterway
Final Plat
Attorney Grannis reviewed the proposed plat resolution noting the
various contingencies. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. R161-94 approving the final plat with various
contingencies. VOTING FOR: Kuchera, Rotty, Galler, Orr. AGAINST:
Ristow. MOTION CARRIED. Member Ristow clarified his vote by stating
that he did not have time to review all the information.
PUD Agreement
Attorney Grannis provided a section by section explanation of the
proposed PUD agreement. MOTION by Galler, second by Rotty to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. R165-94 approving the PUD agreement with the final
language c!pproval by the ~tt9rney. A.~:IP', MOTION CARRIED. \)crt\ "'S r:-o(' \<Vl~1
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Developer'S Agreement
Attorney Grannis provided an explanation on a section by section basis.
A point of dispute was the collection of parkland fees. MOTION by Orr,
second by Rotty to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R163-94 approving the
developer's agreement with the condition that Parkland Fees be assessed
if the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission concurs. VOTING FOR:
Rotty, Galler, Orr, Kuchera. AGAINST: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED.
TIF Agreement
Finance Director Henneke reviewed the agreement noting the changes from
previous agreements. MOTION by Galler, second by Rotty to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. R164-94 approving the TIF agreement as presented. VOTING
FOR: Galler, Orr, Kuchera, Rotty. AGAINST: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED.
14. TIF Bonds
MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R162-94
authorizing issuance, awarding sale, prescribing the form and details
and providing the payment of $2,660,000 G.O. TIF Bonds Series 1995A.
VOTING FOR: Orr, Kuchera, Rotty, Galler. AGAINST: Ristow. MOTION
CARRIED.
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15. Southeast Area Storm Sewer System (Memo dated 12/19/94)
MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R166-94
accepting bids and awarding the contract for Project 93-14 - Southeast
Area Storm Sewer System to Eneback Construction as follows:
Base Bid $ 658,616.41
Alt. #1 - Wausau Pond 74,558.00
Alt. #2 - Storm Sewer (TH 3) 179,300.08
Alt. #3 - Pathway 13,456.70
Alt. #4 - Pond Expansion 450,629.24
Alt. #5 - Cablestay Concrete .00
VOTING FOR: Orr, Kuchera, Rotty, Galler. ABSTAIN: Ristow. MOTION
CARRIED.
16. Roundtable
a. First HRA/Downtown Business Breakfast meeting.
b. Status of pine Knoll street lights.
c. Status of Tree Preservation Ordinance.
d. Upcoming breakfast meeting with Dakota County League of Governments
e. Garbage problems at Hardees.
f. City Center traffic problems.
g. "No Snowmobiling" signs on HRA property.
17. MOTION by Galler, second by Rotty to adjourn into Executive
Session. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
18. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to adjourn at 12:00 midnight. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry Thompson
City Administrator
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