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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.19.93 Council Minutes b MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JANUARY 19, 1993 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 Harmeyer. 2. MOTION by Rotty, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Combine item 3c and 6d relating to the Council By-Laws for discussion. b. Combine items 6a, 8a and 8b for discussion. c. Pull item 3a - 1/4/93 minutes - for general discussion. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a. Approve 1993 Squad Car Purchase - Farmington Ford - $13,011. b. Approve 1993 Budget Adjustment - Police Officer salaries. c. Approve 1993 Consulting Engineering rates. d. Approve amendment to Nelsen Hills Farm developers agreement - extend deadline to July 30,1 993. e. Set 1993 Board of Review/Equalization meeting - April 5, 1993 at 7:00 P.M.. f. Approve ORDINANCE NO. 093-296 relating to various changes in the City's Water Code. g. Approve School/Conference request - Public Works - First Aid Training. h. Approve School/Conference request - Public Works - Sewer Collection System. i. Renew annual City Hall furnace service agreement. j. Amend Developers Agreement for Silver Springs - extend deadline to July 15, 1993. k. Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 093-297 extending lot split moratorium until March 1, 1993. 1. Acknowledge Steve Nordstrom as Full Time Employee at $10.44 per hour and benefits per the January 14, 1993 memo. m. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Dan Mingo introduced himself as the new Chamber of Commerce president. 5. MOTION by Galler, second by Rotty to approve the minutes of the January 4, 1993 regular meeting with the change that the public hearing under paragraph 11 was continued until "January" 19, 1993. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. Parks and Recreation Director Jim Bell was present to update the Council on the status of the Farmington Preserve. Mr. Bell noted that it appeared there were no snags anticipated with the purchases and that Mr. Malinski would meet with staff on April 1, 1993 to discuss the donation. 7. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the purchase of a 54" jacking pipe from Ryan Contracting for $15,800.00. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. The Council next considered a report by Administrator Thompson dated January 12, 1993 relating to State mandates. The Council directed staff to forward a letter to Representative Dee ~ and local representatives regarding the mandates. 9. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the rezoning of Lots 8 and 9, Block 17 from R-2 to B-2. Administrator Thompson noted the Council had continued the hearing because it was discovered that due to a glitch in State Law and the City zoning ordinance, the owners had not been notified. Administrator e; Council Minutes - 1/19/93 - Page 2 Thompson added that if the owners did not agree to waive the hearing notice, the process would have to start over. HRA Exeyutive Director Henricks stated the developer was close to obtaining purchase agreements: and affidavits, and requested that the hearing be continued until the February 1,\J993 meeting. If affidavits cannot be obtained, the Planning Commission would hol~ a hearing in late January or early February and the matter would be brought back at the February 15, 1993 meeting. MOTION by Ristow, second by Kuchera to continue the hearing until February 1, 1993 at 7:15 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. The Council next considered a swap of MUSA property (Berglund and Halstead) to accommodate the Riverside and East Farmington plats. Planner Tooker outlined the request. Mr. Tooker noted that any of the properties removed from the MUSA could be returned at any time. A lengthy discussion followed regarding timing of swaps, likelihood of development and setting up a land bank. Wallace Berglund stated he had no problem as long as there was an understanding that he could get his MUSA designation back on request. 11. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Ristow to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R3-93 amending the Comprehensive Plan by exchanging 65 acres of MUSA from Halstead/Berglund property. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. The Council directed staff to pursue obtaining MUSA land bank from the Met Council and to obtain the Met Council's policies relating to swaps. 13. Will Barnett noted there would be an international Lion's convention in the Twin Cities this summer and suggested the City use the opportunity to promote the City. It was suggested that the matter be taken to the Area Wide Enhancement Committel and to obtain the Fairgrounds as a designated camp site. It was suggested the HRA Executive Director Henricks be designated as the City's contact. 14. The Council next considered the following bids for a new fire pumper: Firm Pierce Fire Apparatus Smeal Fire Apparatus Luverne Fire Apparatus 3-D Manufacturing, Inc. Base Bid Trade In 269,750.00 225,813.00 226,500.00 212,700.00 20,000.00 6,000.00 20,000.00 .00 Attorney Harmeyer noted in his January 13, 1993 memo that it appeared Luverne was the lowest responsible bidder. MOTION by Rotty, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R4-93 awarding the bid to Luverne Fire Apparatus for $207,099.00. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. The Council next considered its annual retreat and CIP workshop as noted in the Administrator's memo dated January 13, 1993. A lengthy discussion followed. It was the consensus that staff begin making preparations for the retreat, preferably the weekend of February 19th and 20th. The Council next considered a meeting with Pine Knoll residents. Councilmember Galler noted the County was working on an ordinance to address septic systems. Administrator Thompson noted that he had prepared a report on septic system hardships which would be distributed at the next meeting. The Council agreed that the Council should have a rough draft policy, timetables and preliminary cost estimates. The Council tabled setting the meeting with Pine Knoll residents until the next meeting. 16. The Council next reviewed an update on the 1993 CDBG and proposed uses for excess funds from the 1989 and 1991 CDBG programs. It was agreed to use the funds for planning, architectural, engineering and implementation to comply with ADA r, Council Minutes - 1/19/93 - Page 3 requirements. MOTION by Galler, second by Rotty to allocate the 1989 and 1991 CDBG funds for planning, engineering, architectural and implementation of ADA require- ments. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. The Council next considered amending the Council By-Laws relating to the agenda as noted in Councilmember Galler's memo dated January 13, 1993. Councilmember Rotty noted that perhaps the Council could consider moving the Council meetings to Thursday evenings. It was agreed to discuss the matter at the next Council meeting. 18. The Council next considered the appointment to the VRWMC. Administrator Thompson noted that City Engineer Kaldunski had expressed an interest in serving on the VRWMC and that he would vote for Mr. Kaldunski if a vote came up. Mr. Thompson added that it appeared the appointment process would be discussed at the VRWMC meeting. 19. The Council next reviewed the changes to the City's Emergency Operations Plan as outlined in the Police Chief's January 14, 1993 memo. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adopt the 1993 Emergency Operations Plan. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 20. The Council next discussed the Water Meter Hardship Policy with the Water Board. Water Board Chair Robert Shirley explained the Water Board's policy, noting the policy was not "cast in stone" and welcoming any input. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the hardship noting financial statement requirements, eligible costs relating to plumbing items, lack of criteria on which hardships would be based, and the upper limit of $500. The Water Board indicated it would take the Council's concerns under advisement. 21. The Council next considered authorizing a sanitary sewer trunk study as outlined in the City Engineer's January 12, 1993 memo. A number of questions were raised regarding funding, costs, developmen~ charges, and the comprehensive plan. MOTION by Galler, second by Rotty to authorize the City's consulting engineer to conduct a sanitary sewer comprehensive plan at a cost not to exceed $33,500. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 22. The Council next considered an assessment deferral policy as outlined in the City Administrator's memo dated January 11, 1993. Councilmember Galler suggested that the "per unit" criteria be adjusted for land value. Administrator Thompson indicated that he would explore that possibility. City Engineer Kaldunski suggested the City may wish to require annual interest payments. Administrator Thompson suggested that the Council address the elderly/handicap deferral. Administrator Thompson indicated that he would report back at the next meeting. 23. The Council next considered Fairground parking. A lengthy discussion ensued. MOTION by Galler, second by Ristow to expand no parking to 7th Street from Ash to Beech and Maple Street between 5th and 6th Streets. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 24. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to appoint Councilmember Rotty as the alternate to the ALF Board. VOTING FOR: Ristow, Orr, Kuchera, Galler. ABSTAIN: Ratty. MOTION CARRIED. 25. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to appoint Councilmember Galler to the HRA effective February 1, 1993. VOTING FOR: Orr, Kuchera, Ratty, Ristow. ABSTAIN: Galler. MOTION CARRIED. 8 Council Minutes - 1/19/93 - Page 4 26. Roundtable: a. Meeting with ISD 192 - review of the agenda. b. Ken Kuchera appointed Fire Chief. c. Administrator Thompson handed out applications for Boards and Commissions. d. Acknowledgement of Pay Equity compliance. e. Brief discussion of Lion's convention. f. Update on the Orfield Bill. g. Update on 195th Street - TH 3 to CSAH 31. h. Update on CSAH 31. i. Councilmember Orr will not make the meeting on Saturday. 27. MOTION by Rotty, second by Kuchera to adjourn at 10:45 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . ~pectfullY submitted, ()Ji7~' - Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved 2-( {( Gl.) ~)