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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
APRIL 1, 1991
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at
Members Present: Kuchera, Mayer, Orr, Galler.
Members Absent: Derington.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney
7:00 P.M.
2.
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MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve the agenda with the following change:
a. Combine items Sa, 7d and 8b relating to Project No. 91-1/Assessment Policy.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the March 14, 1991
special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve
the minutes of the March 18, 1991 regular meeting. VOTING FOR: Orr, Kuchera, Galler.
ABSTAIN: Mayer. MOTION CARRIED.
4. The Council next considered a report by Administrator Thompson relating to the
proposed assessment roll and the impact on Project No. 91-1. A lengthy discussion
followed regarding the report. City Engineer Kaldunski submitted an addendum to the
91-1 Feasibility Report adding 5th, 6th and 7th Streets.
5. Councilmember Derington arrived at 7:15 P.M.
6. The following items were addressed:
a. Cost advantages to adding 5th, 6th and 7th Streets;
b. Condition of 5th and 6th Streets and the curb and gutter;
c. Sanitary sewer assessment area;
d. Number of units for Arndt property;
e. Number and size of line to St. Michael's property;
f. Advantages/disadvantages of improving half blocks.
It was the consensus of the Council as follows:
a. Accept the premises outlined in the Administrator's March 28th report.
b. Assume 2 units for the Arndt property, but have staff measure the property.
c. Spread sanitary sewer assessments within street improvement project area.
d. Spread 7th Street improvement throughout assessment area.
e. Barbey/Olszewski properties assessed the same as other properties.
f. Remain flexible on St. Michael's sanitary sewer service lines.
g. Assessment policy should state goals rather than specific policies.
Administrator Thompson indicated that he would update the 91-1 assessment roll for
the public hearing, draft an assessment policy and recalculate the Project 89-3
assessment roll and attempt to have it available for the next regular Council meeting.
MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R28-9l accepting the
addendum to the 91-1 Improvement Project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. MOTION by Orr, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R29-9l setting a public
hearing for April 15, 1991 at 7:15 P.M. to consider Project 91-1. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
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8. HRA Executive Director presented an outline of a proposed TIF project involving
a retail development north of Elm Street between 1st and 2nd Street and a housing
project north of Oak Street between 1st and 2nd Street. Mr. Henricks reviewed
a financial report on the project. A number of questions were raised regarding
the development, mainly on the proposed More 4 grocery store anchor tenant.
Councilmember Orr noted that the Council should not lead the public to believe
the More 4 grocery store would be competitive with Cub Foods or Rainbow.
Mr. Henricks stated he had just received additional information regarding the project
and that he would return at the next meeting to request a public hearing be set.
9. MOTION by Derington, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R30-91 accepting a
petition for public improvements relating to the Middle School plat and ordering a
feasibility report. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. Public Works Director Kaldunski presented the following bid for an automated
packer truck and 300 gallon containers:
Firm Truck Bid Container Bid Total Bid
Boyum Equipment $ 105,254.00 $ 20,640.15 $ 125,894.15
Macqueen Equipment 106,243.00 19,845.00 126,088.00
North Star Intnational No Bid No Bid No Bid
Haulers Equipment No Bid No Bid No Bid
Mr. Kaldunski recommended that, due to material deviations in Boyum Equipment's bid
as outlined in his March 27th memo, the contract should be awarded to Macqueen
Equipment. Attorney Harmeyer stated he had reviewed the bid and that it would be
proper to award the bid to Macqueen. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. R31-91 awarding the bid for the automated packer truck and 300
gallon containers to Macqueen Equipment. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. Public Works Director Kaldunski presented the following bids for the Sewage
Flow Meter Station:
Firm
ADS Environmental Services
Tri State Pump
Page Electrical
Bid
$ 25,000.00
25,475.00
39,900.00
Mr. Kaldunski recommended the bid be awarded to ADS Environmental Services. MOTION
by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R32-91 awarding the bid for the
Sewage Flow Meter Station to ADS Environmental Services. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. Administrator Thompson requested clarification on the proposed Personnel Policy
amendments. It was the consensus of the Council that in the event of a debilitating
illness or injury to immediate family, an employee could take emergency leave using
vacation, comp time or unpaid leave, and may use sick leave for a dependent with a
communicable disease. Also, an employee cannot use sick leave for paternal leave,
but could use vacation, comp time or unpaid leave. Staff was directed to prepare
the amendments and submit them at the next regular meeting.
13. MOTION by Mayer, second by Orr to accept the easement for a drainage easement
from James Reisinger, Sr. as outlined in the Public Works Director's memo dated
March 27, 1991 and to release the $5,000 surety contingent upon proper execution
of the easement and a signed release from Castle Rock Bank. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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14. The Council next considered a report on the Southeast Area Storm Sewer Project
dated March 27, 1991. Discussion followed regarding the report. MOTION by Derington,
second by Kuchera to accept the report. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Administrator
Thompson informed the Council that he would be meeting with township officials to
discuss the design and financing of the project.
15. City Engineer Kaldunski submitted a feasibility report for the Second Street
Parking Lot. It was noted that the total estimated cost was $73,662.00. Discussion
followed regarding design and financing of the project, and possible assistance from
the HRA. Councilmember Orr noted the parking lot was one of his priorities. MOTION
by Galler, second by Derington to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R33-91 accepting the Second
Street Parking Lot Feasibility Report and directing staff to forward a copy of the
report to the HRA and Planning Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
16. MOTION by Derington, second by Orr to approve the capital outlay request by
the Public Works Director for equipment changes to the Solid Waste Weight Based
System with a net cost of $703.00. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
17. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to approve the Capital Oultay Request
for swimming pool improvements from Apple Valley Pool, up to $3,500 to be funded
from the Swimming Pool Capital Outlay Budget (freezer) and Operations. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
18. The Council next considered a proposed application for the MHFA Minnesota
Cities Community Participation Program as outlined in the Administrator's March 27th
memo. HRA Director Henricks presented the proposed application, noting that develope~
Jack Benedict~had agreed to pay for half of the $40,000 refundable application fee
in exchange for the Council granting exclusive rights to the funds in his development.
MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R34-91 approving the appli-
cation for the MHFA MCCP program contingent upon Mr. Benedict submitting $20,000 for
the application fee. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
19. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the 1991 Reforestation Program as
outlined in the Public Works Director's memo dated March 28th. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
20. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Approve disposal of City property - dumpsters.
b. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire.
c. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Parks - ballfield netting.
d. Approve Utility Assessment Agreement - 509 1st Street.
e. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Fire - radios.
f. Approve Pay Estimate No.3 - Project 90-3 - Dakota County Estates 6th -
$6,281. 72.
g. Approve Payment of the Bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
21. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to authorize and direct the Administrator to
negotiate the lease with the HRA for 308 Elm Street. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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22. The following items were discussed during roundtable:
a. Update on ALF Labor Negotiations.
b. Staff to meet with Empire/Castle Rock Township officials regarding
Southeast Storm Sewer Project.
c. Castle Rock has requested participation in Spring Clean Up Day.
d. Used cars being sold on residential properties south of Budget Mart.
e. Staff to review Reisinger Conditional Use Permit.
f. Upcoming Regional Airport meeting in Vermillion.
g. Update on annexation report.
h. Update on City survey.
23. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Orr to adjourn at 11:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
~y Thomp n
City Administrator
Approved
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