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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.18.91 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MARCH 18, 1991 1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Kuchera, Orr, Derington, Galler. Members Absent: Mayer. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Combine items 5a and Se. b. Combine items Sf and Sg. c. Remove items 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 11g from the Consent Agenda for general discussion. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to approve the minutes of the March 4, 1991 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. MOTION by Derington, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the March S, 1991 special meeting with the change of wording under Paragraph 113 from "decision" to "direction". APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the March 9, 1991 special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. Arlo Finney asked the Council if they had been following the regional airport issue and, if so, if they had taken a position. Administrator Thompson restated concerns noted in a resolution adopted by the Council. The Council noted that a representative of the City had been at each Regional Airport meeting. 7. EDC Director Henricks presented the EDC's proposal for a City flag, noting the City logo would be used. Councilmember Orr recommended that the EDC consider ordering additional flags based on costs. S. Councilmember Mayer arrived at 7:20 P.M. 9. Larry Mann and Doug Milner presented a donation of $3,000 for the DARE program on behalf of the Kasota Boosters Club (dba Farmington Lanes). Mr. Milner presented a list of donations since December. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R20-91 accepting a $3,000 donation from the Kasota Boosters Club for the DARE Program. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. The Council next considered the 1991 Street Improvement Project and City Assessment Policy. Administrator Thompson presented a report on projected assessments for Project 91-1 and ultimate assessments for future projects impacting Spruce Street properties. Administrator Thompson noted the following: a. A narrative describing the report would be forthcoming. b. The estimates assumed 25% assessment ratio. c. The figures had not been verified at this time. d. The assessment roll projected equalized assessments throughout the project area. e. Council should address the following lots: Barbey, Olszewski, Shirley, Arndt. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the assessment formula and the impact on Council Minutes - 3/18/91 - Page 2 Project 91-1, specifically: assessment ratio (30% vs. 35%); corner versus interior lots; impact of new assessment policy on Project 89-3; Shirley lot only being assigned 2 units; reaction from Council if there is strong objection from property owners; storm sewer size. Thomas Ryan stated that he favored corner lots being equal to interior lots, noting that the Council should have more exact figures for the public hearing. Mr. Ryan added that the Walnut Street Improvement was first turned down because of property owners' objections, but was later ordered over property owners' objections. Mr. Ryan also noted that the County Auditor's office had pointed out an apparent error on calculating interest. (Administrator Thompson gave Mr. Ryan the calculations used to calculate the interest which indicated that no error was made.) John Manke presented a 1991 property tax statement which showed the impact of the 1986 and 1989 improvement projects assessments on his mother's property. The Council also noted that changing the Shirley property units from 3 to 2 was contrary to policy, but logic dictated it was the proper way to assess and that there would always be exceptions. Councilmember Derington stated that he concurred with the 35% assessment ratio, but added that if the Council was heading in that direction, the Council should assess Project 91-1 at 35%. MOTION by Orr, second by Mayer to ultimately target the assessment rate at 35%. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to assess Project 91-1 at 30%. VOTING FOR: Orr, Kuchera, Galler, Mayer. AGAINST: Derington. MOTION CARRIED. 12. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to equalize corner and interior lot assessments. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R21-91 setting a public hearing for Project 91-1 on April 1, 1991 at 7:15 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the assessment policy impact and if a special meeting should be held. It was suggested that the hearing be moved later in the evening so Council could discuss the assessment policy first. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to amend Resolution No. R21-91 to set the meeting at 8:00 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. Councilmember Derington suggested that in order to simplify the impact of assess- ments, the Council improve the street to alleys so both sides of corner lots are im- proved. It was agreed that the Council should postpone the public hearing until a feasibility report is considered including improvements to the alley. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to rescind Resolution No. R21-91. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. MOTION by Orr, second by Derington to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R21-91 ordering the preparation of a feasibility report for 5th, 6th and 7th Street and Utility Improvements north/south 1/2 block of Spruce Street. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. The Council next considered a proposal by the HRA to rent 308 Elm Street to the City as outlined in the Park and Recreation Director's memo dated March 13, 1991. Councilmember Orr stated that rather than use "in kind" payment for the building, that the HRA should propose renting the building at fair market value and the City would offer its maintenance services at fair market value. MOTION by Derington, second by Kuchera to table the matter until the April 20, 1991 Joint Planning/Council/HRA meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. The Council next considered a feasibility report on the McVicker Building Demolition and Finance Director's March 12, 1991 memo regarding assessment collection. Finance Director Henneke stated the Council would ultimately collect the costs of the demolition unless a public entity acquired the property. Administrator Thompson noted Council Minutes - 3/18/91 - Page 3 the cost estimates included legal, administrative and engineering. Engineer Kaldunski noted the special conditions included stairway, seeding and the Steak House common wall. The Council agreed the property should be sodded. MOTION by Galler, second by Drr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R22-91 approving the plans and specifications and ordering the advertisement for bids for the McVicker Building Demolition Project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 19. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Derington to approve the service agreement with NSP for power to the Fairgrounds lift station. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 20. The Council next considered the March 14, 1991 MSA 5 Year CIP report. It was the consensus of the Council that if the Middle School project fell through, the 1991 208th Street Project should be substituted with 195th Street and Essex south of 195th Street right of way acquisition. MOTION by Drr, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R23-91 approving the MSA 5 Year CIP. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 21. The Council next considered a status report dated March 15, 1991 on the Southeast Area Storm Sewer Project. It was the consensus that the Council not meet with the Empire or Castle Rock Town Boards without the assistance of the VRWMC. It was also the consensus that the Council invite the chair of the VRWMC to discuss the proposed amend- ment to Joint Powers Agreement, since the Council still had concerns regarding the 30 day payment provision. MOTION by Drr, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R24-91 relating to the Council's position on the Southeast Area Storm Sewer Project, specifically allocation based on runoff coefficient and open ditch east of TH 3 design. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 22. The Council directed the Administrator to contact various cities within the VRWMC area to ascertain their positions, contact the townships to discuss cost allocations and to contact the VRWMC Chair to discuss the project and joint powers agreement amend- ment and invite him to a future meeting. 23. It was the consensus of the Council that the Administrator continue to screen school/conference requests and to place those he felt were appropriate on the consent agenda. MOTION by Mayer, second by Drr to approve the following school and conference requests: a. Fire Department Section School b. Public Works Sweeper School c. Engineering MSA School. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 24. The Council next considered a Water Use Report. City Engineer Kaldusnki noted that the report indicated that the additional use of water was due to lawn sprinkling and that the Water Board was considering installing residential water meters. Mr. Kaldunski added that if the use was not curtailed, that the new reservoir would have to be 2.25 million gallons rather than 1.5 million. A lengthy dicussion followed re- garding the results of the study and that it should be treated as information only at this time, and that further discussion would follow once the Water Board received the water meter feasibility report. 25. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to approve an extension of the Dakota County Estates Sixth Addition development agreement contingent upon the Letter of Credit being extended appropriately. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 26. It was the consensus of the Council to set the Spring Clean Up Day for May 18, 1991 at Dakota Electric Association building and that Empire Township can participate. Council Minutes - 3/18/91 - Page 4 27. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to change the solid waste collection route schedule per the Public Works Director's memo dated March 7, 1991. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 28. The Council reviewed the Finance Director's memo relating to space needs funding, noting that the funding would be discussed during the budget deliberations. 29. MOTION by Derington, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R25-91 approving an $18,000 Metropolitan Council Planning Loan for a GIS System. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 30. MOTION by Mayer, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R26-91 approving a GIS agreement with Dakota County contingent upon receiving the Metropolitan Council loan. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 31. The Council next considered the 1991/1992 Operating Budget update. It was the consensus that the Council begin deliberation in mid-April. 32. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a. Approve disposal of Fire Department lawnmower. b. Approve grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council - Weight Based System. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 33. Administrator Thompson noted that due to the assistance of Solid Waste Coordinator Bob Williamson, Toro had donated a lawnmower to the City. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R27-91 accepting the donation of a lawnmower from Toro. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 34. Councilmember Derington asked a number of questions relating to the bills (Coast to Coast, Lakeville Dispatch, skating costumes). Administrator Thompson stated he would show Councilmember Derington how to review bills. MOTION by Orr, second by Mayer to approve the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 35. The following items were discussed during roundtable: a. Regional Airport background material - March 6, 1991. b. Update of recent Metropolitan Council Regional Airport meeting. c. Review of Apple Valley insurance quote. 36. MOTION by Derington, second by Galler to adjourn at 1:00 A.M. CARRIED. APIF, MOTION ~~ectfullY submitted, Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved 4/ t/ q \