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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JUNE 7, 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. Mayor Kuchera led the Council and audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. MOTION by Orr, second by Ristow to approve the agenda with the
following changes:
a. Remove Item 5a - Approval of May 10, 1993 minutes for general
discussion.
b. Remove Item 5p - Employee Recognition.
c. Clarify that Item 5c is only for approving the 1994 ALF Budget.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. Citizens' Comments.
a. Ed Nelson commended the City and staff on the success of Clean up
Day. Mr. Nelson also wanted to know why the parking restrictions
on 2nd and Elm Streets were not enforced. There was some
discussion clarifying that the no parking signs were related to
the HRA property and not on street property. Mr. Nelson asked why
the Rambling River Park had not been repaired since the flood, and
that the grass should be cut under the fence.
b. Henry Iwerks requested that the Council and staff speak clearly
into the microphones. Mr. Iwerks reviewed his understanding of
the City's weed ordinance. Mr. Iwerks questioned the status of
the Exchange Bank Building and the deadline.
5. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
a. Approve the minutes of May 17, 1993.
b. Approve Police personnel matter - Larry Pilcher - per May 27, 1993
memo.
c. Approve 1994 ALF Budget.
d. Amend Developer's Agreement - Dakota County Estates 7th - extend
deadline until June 2, 1994.
e. Approve Temporary 3.2 License - softball tournament - Senior Men's
Hockey.
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f.
Amend Developer's Agreement - Akin Park 2nd Addition - amend
surety date to December 1, 1993 and delete item 20e relating to
inspections.
g.
Approve Joint Powers Agreement and Budget Adjustment - Joint Radio
Study.
h.
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R49-93 supporting Dakota County Juvenile
Detention Center.
i.
Approve purchase of hand held radios per Police Chief's memo dated
June 2, 1993.
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k.
Appoint 8 Police Chaplains per Police Chief's June 2, 1993 memo.
Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 093-308 rezoning the platted area of Riverside
from R-3 High Density Residential to R-1 Low Density Residential.
1.
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. RSO-93 combining Project 93-12 (ADA
Pedestrian Ramps) and 93-13 (Dakota County Estates 8th).
m.
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. RSl-93 ordering feasibility report for
Southeast Area Storm Sewer.
n.
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. RS2-93 ordering feasibility report for
Southeast Area Sanitary Sewer Trunk.
o.
Approve Capital Outlay Request - Sign Post Driver - ABM Equipment
- $1,824.00.
p.
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. RS3-93 ordering feasibility report for
Riverside Addition contingent upon the City receiving approval for
the MUSA expansion.
q.
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. RS4-93 awarding the contract for 1993 Seal
Coat to Bituminous Roadways for $16,752.75.
r.
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. RSS-93 approving a charitable gambling
premise permit for Youth Hockey at Farmington Lanes.
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. RS6-93 ordering a feasibility report for
Dakota County Estates 8th Addition.
s.
t.
Authorize EAW for prairie Creek Development per the City Planner's
memo dated June 4, 1993.
u.
Receive correspondence from the Farmington HRA relating to
participation in the Economic Development Partnership.
v.
Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. The Council next considered ordering a feasibility report for
Wausau Utility Improvements (Project 93-11) and developer's agreement.
Mr. Kaldunski reviewed the project and the questions by the Water
Board relating to City participation in the oversizing of the water
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trunk. The Council understood the Water Board's concerns but felt it
was not appropriate for any City funds to be contributed towards the
oversizing.
MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. RS7-93
approving Plans and Specifications and authorizing the advertisement
for bids for Project 93-11 contingent upon the developer executing an
assessment agreement; and approving an assessment agreement and waiver
of irregularity and appeal. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. Mayor Kuchera opened the following public hearings at 7:30 P.M.:
a. Dakota Electric Mineral Extraction Permit,
b. Dakota County Estates 8th Addition,
c. Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
a. Dakota Electric Mineral Extraction Permit: Engineer Kaldunski
reviewed the project. Mr. Kaldunski noted that the only unresolved
issue was the ownership of the pond and staff was recommending the
City and Dakota Electric enter into a letter of intent stating that
Dakota Electric would deed the property to the City upon the full
development of the pond. Attorney Harmeyer noted the ponds would not
be a gift. The following testimony was heard:
Cm. Ristow:
This pond will connect to the other
proposed pond?
Eng. Kaldunski:
Yes.
Bob Broderick:
Thanks City staff for its cooperation
and stated that he is looking forward to
working with the City.
MOTION by Orr, second by Ristow to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Ristow to approve the permit
contingent upon the submittal of the bond fees and Dakota Electric
entering into the aforementioned letter of intent. VOTING FOR:
Kuchera, Galler, Ristow, Orr. AGAINST: None. ABSTAIN: Rotty.
MOTION CARRIED.
b. Dakota County Estates 8th Addition: Planner Tooker reviewed the
proposed development. Mr. Tooker reviewed the Planning Commission
comments. Mr. Tooker noted that the City had not received the
requested information until Friday and, therefore, had not had the
opportunity to fully review the information.
The following testimony was heard:
Jack Benedict: Would the Council consider approving the
plat contingent upon the Engineer's
comments? The City Engineer is engineering the project anyway.
Cm. Orr:
Does the engineer feel comfortable with
this?
Eng. Kaldunski:
Yes.
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Adm. Thompson: I don't see any timing advantage to
approve the plat tonight because a
development agreement has to be approved before the plat can be filed.
MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to continue the public hearing until
June 21, 1993 at 7:30 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Rotty requested that no plats be reviewed by the
Planning Commission until the developers have substantially complied
with the submittal requirements.
c. Comprehensive Plan Amendment - MUSA: Planner Tooker reviewed the
proposed plan amendment which called for adding 250 acres. The
following testimony was heard:
Cm. Galler:
What about Pine Knoll?
Planner Tooker:
It's an existing development so there
should be no problem.
Cm. Orr:
I hope we do not mislead them by stating
the project will eliminate alII/I.
Planner Tooker:
I feel the Engineer's report is very
conservative.
Cm. Rotty:
Will staff testify?
Planner Tooker: We will meet with staff and the City's
Council representative before the
hearing to get a feel of their reaction.
Adm. Thompson:
Preferably the meeting is in Farmington.
Jack Benedict:
I am concerned about being lumped
together with Sienna. My plat is ready
to go.
Cm. Orr:
I think its to your advantage to have
the two reviewed together.
Jack Benedict:
I hope you try to speed up the approval.
MOTION by Rotty, second by Orr to close the public hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. R58-93 approving the Farmington Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Application relating to the expansion of the MUSA. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
8. MOTION by Rotty, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the
May 10, 1993 meeting with the following amendment: Item #9 - Ristow
should be changed to Rotty as voting for the motion. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
9. Councilmember Ristow presented a memo dated May 13, 1993 relating
to annexation (attached).
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10. Very Low Density. John Tschohl asked if the Council would
reconsider its position on Very Low Density, noting that he was
concerned he was going to miss the 1993 building season. Mr. Tschohl
asked if he could split 11 lots with a small road and to cluster the
homes. Mr. Tschohl also presented a plan for twenty seven 2 1/2 acre
lots. A lengthy discussion followed. The following options were
considered.
a. wait for the U of M Study to be completed,
b. present a plan that meets City codes,
c. present the "Morrish" plan with a gravel road.
It was the consensus of the Council that it would not accept a gravel
road. Mr. Tschohl was directed to meet with staff to discuss proposed
layouts.
11. The Council next considered the Dakota County 1994-1998 CIP. It
was the consensus of the Council to forward the staff comments noted
in the June 2, 1993 memo to the County.
12. The Council next considered the Hanson Lease as noted in the
Engineer's memo dated June 3, 1993. A lengthy discussion followed
regarding the pros and cons of the options. It was the consensus to
extend Abe's Auto Body Lease, not to purse the Hanson Building under
Option #1 (5 year lease) or Option #2 (Certificate of participation),
and to explore financial options through the HRA in the industrial
park. MOTION by Galler, second by Ristow to extend the lease on Abe's
Body until March 31, 1994 and to direct staff to pursue Option #3
(financial options through the HRA). APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. Pine Knoll Update. Per the City Administrator's memo dated
June 3, 1993. A lengthy discussion followed on the various issues.
It was the consensus of the Council to wait for the results on the
MUSA expansion before scheduling a public hearing.
14. Architectural Designs and Standards. A lengthy discussion on
accessory buildings was held. The matter was referred back to the
Planning Commission .
15. Assessment Deferral Policy. Per the City Administrator's memo
dated April 29, 1993. The Council reviewed the various options and
issues. It was the consensus to prepare a policy for Senior
Citizen/Disability Hardship (with modifications), Buildable Lots, and
Financial Hardship. The septic tank hardship/deferral policy is to be
brought back.
16. Councilmember Orr presented the ALF 5 Year Plan noting that the
Board was proposing an extra 8 hour shift in 1995 and that rates would
remain at $.50 per capita. MOTION by Rotty, second by Galler to
approve the ALF 5 Year Plan. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
17. MOTION by Rotty, second by Orr to meet in executive session to
discuss labor agreement strategy relating to the 1994 AFSCME contract.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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18. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adjourn at 12:20 A.M.. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
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Larry Thompson
City Administrator
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Attachment to the Minutes of~, 1993
Annexation Meeting
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Mayor and City Council
Jerry Ristow
May 13, 1993
Resolution for Annexation
I want to clarify to you that I fully support the annexation;
however, I would like to have seen this negotiated out in more of an
orderly manner.
As I stated in the executive session on May 3rd, I was not
comfortable with going about it in this manner. For this reason, I
chose not to support the resolution for annexation.
I accept the fact that majority rules and you have my full
support regarding this issue.
Sincerely,
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Jerry Ristow