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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL/WORKSHOP
OCTOBER 25, 1993
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M..
Members Present: Kuchera, Ristow, Orr, Rotty, Galler.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson.
2. Topics to be covered are:
a. ADA/TQM proposal,
b. East Farmington PUD/Prairie Waterway Update,
c. Pine Knoll.
3. ADA/TQM Proposal. Administrator Thompson presented an overview
of the proposed ADA/TQM Proposal by the Dakota County Technical
College, noting the Americans' with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates
and Total Quality Initiative (TQM) undertaken by several private
and public corporations. Joe Fredkove presented an overview and
the benefits of the program, stressing that the key aspect is
communication and involvement by all employees. Other concerns and
key points are:
a. Program will not only look at existing positions, but also
future changes.
b. will review job descriptions.
c. Evaluations and individual training programs.
d. Not just responsibility of Mayor or Administrator, but
everyone.
e. Possibility of linking a merit compensation plan.
f. Need objective measure.
g. Need to identify services and customers and communicate this to
all employees.
h. Need for buy in from all employees and unions.
i. Need for monthly updates.
It was the consensus of the Council that it was a worthwhile
program and staff would bring it to the next regular meeting for
approval.
4. East Far.mington pun/Prairie Waterway. Administrator Thompson
presented an update noting the following:
a. development agreement,
b. proposed designs,
c. status of Southeast Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewer,
d. status of easement acquisition and appraisals.
Planner Tooker stated that based on the proposed prairie Waterway
grading plan submitted by the developer and input from the City's
consulting engineer, the City should strongly consider hiring a
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consultant to do the actual design of the waterway at an estimated
cost of $40,000. Mr. Tooker noted that grant funds were extremely
limited in this area and that a Met Council loan would be
requested.
A lengthy discussion followed on the easement acquisition process
centering on the complaints expressed by property owners.
Administrator Thompson stated a meeting was scheduled for November
4th with the property owners. Other points covered were:
a. The use of eminent domain.
b. Preliminary appraisals indicating a majority of the property
was considered ag land and, therefore, much lower in value than
property owners were expecting.
c. Should drainage be extended to T.H. 3.
d. If the East Farmington PUD does not go through, would the City
build the prairie Waterway? If not, the CSAH 74 upgrade should
be delayed.
e. The need to get a court order to access property for soil
borings.
Councilmember Galler left at 7:40 P.M..
There was a consensus that:
a. The draft agreement outline was okay except that the
negotiating committee should consider requiring surface water
fee surety for the entire PUD.
b. The City would consider use of eminent domain upon review of
the appraisals.
c. Design study was needed and staff should pursue possible grant
and loan applications and consultant agreement, and apply for a
MPCA Grant.
d. The City would seek court orders for soil borings.
e. No consensus was reached on the direction staff should take
regarding MnDOT share and waterway to TH 3. (Possibly apply
for ICETEA funds.)
5. Pine Knoll. HRA Executive Director Henricks outlined possible
CDBG funding for hardships. (Per his October 25, 1993 memo.) It
was the consensus that the City should not use CDBG funds because
of other greater needs for the funds and precedents. It was also
the consensus that the Dakota County HRA staff should be invited to
the public hearing. Other information discussed was:
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a. Information provided by Consulting Engineer Glenn Cook.
Inspections will cost between $200 and $250 per inspection.
The Council should clearly state policy before the assessment
hearing. Mr. Cook has had experience in this and would assist.
b. Benefit. It is very hard to determine at this time and would
probably be dependent on a judge.
c. Time line indicates construction can begin in April, 1994.
d. A public hearing should be held in late November or early
December.
e. Staff should present a full information packet for review at
the November 15, 1993 Council meeting.
f. Staff to update the feasibility report and estimate assessments
resulting from Riverside Addition and possible missed double
lots.
Staff is to prepare the following policy:
a. Credit given only after inspection.
b. City to split cost of inspection with property owner.
c. Credits to be based on rating (Burnsville Ordinance) and cost
of sewer assessments.
d. Maximum of 50% credit.
6. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Ristow to adjourn at 10:05 P.M..
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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Larry Thompson
City Administrator
submitted,
Approved
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