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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.06.91 Council Minutes r -<~ aj MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 6, 1991 1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Kuchera, Mayer, Orr, Derington, Galler. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Harmeyer. 2. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove Item 8a - Employee Salary Appeals. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Orr, second by Derington to approve the minutes of the April 15, 1991 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the April 20, 1991 special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. MOTION by Derington, second by Orr to set a public hearing for June 17, 1991 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the proposed TIF Financing Plan for Elm Park Center. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. ,) 6.. MOTION by Mayer, second by Orr to set a public hearing for May 20, 1991 at 7:15 P.M. to consider various zoning amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. City Engineer Kaldunski presented the feasibility report for the proposed Middle School plat. Mr. Kaldunski noted the following: A. proposed 12" and 24" sanitary sewer replacing the original 30" proposal; B. alternate water main loops - Pine Street, railroad right of way, TH #3; C. street design; D. Storm Water Management - acquisition of 12 acre low maintenance pond; and E. total recommended estimate cost of $1,439,560.97. Administrator Thompson recommended the Council hold off setting a public hearing until staff conducted a detailed financial analysis and proposed assessment roll. Questions were raised regarding: A. proposed sewer service area; B. sidewalk/bike trail - size and concrete versus bituminous; and C. MSA funding alternatives. The Council conceptually agreed as follows: A. 8 foot pathway on south side of 208th Street; B. terminate sanitary sewer at north side of 208th Street and extend line east on 208th Street; C. water main loop from railroad tracks (recommend to Water Board); and D. storm sewer is appropriate. MOTION by Orr, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R38-91 accepting the feasibility report for the Middle School project and directing staff to prepare a financial analysis. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes - 5/6/91 - Page 2 8. MOTION by Derington, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R39-91 accepting an $18,000 loan agreement from the Metropolitan Council to assist in implementing a G.I.S. system. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. The Council next considered a request by Harry McElmury to forgive the interest on the 1990 Street Improvement assessment as outlined in the May 2; 1991 memo from the Finance Director. Pat McElmury indicated that the information in the memo was substantially correct. A concern was noted regarding the setting of a precedent. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to charge interest on the assessment from the date of the assessment roll through the date of payment. VOTING FOR: Orr, Kuchera, Derington. VOTING AGAINST: Galler, Mayer. MOTION CARRIED. 10. The Council next considered the proposed assessment policy and the impact on Project 89-3 and 91-1 as outlined in the Administrator's memo dated May 1, 1991. Questions were raised regarding: A. corner lot credits for previous projects - consensus that Cith absorb the credits; and B. application of assessment policy on Project 89-3. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the application of the new assessment policy on Project 89-3. It was the consensus of the Council that staff look at granting a reduction in further detail. MOTION by Derington, second by Galler to adopt the amendment to the assessment policy as proposed in the May 1, 1991 memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. The Council reviewed a report on the April 20, 1991 Joint Planning meeting. It was noted the City should initiate a meeting with the townships in the near future. Administrator Thompson noted that John Cairns had drafted a proposed resolution relating to annexation which would be considered at the next Council meeting. It was the consensus of the Council that a special meeting be set for May 16, 1991 to begin developing a mission statement. , 12. The Council considered a petition by the HRA to prepare a feasibility report for the Elm Park project. June Ackerman stated concerns regarding assessments against Elm Street properties. Councilmember Mayer asked why it was proposed to improve 1st Street at this time. Administrator Thompson stated that it always had been staff position to improve 1st Street with the Elm Park Project. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R40-91 ordering the preparation of a feasibility report for Elm Park Center project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. MOTION by Mayer, second by Derington to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R41-91 approving the Donation Policy as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. The Council considered a request to reduce the Fairgrounds sewer bill for services not in use as outlined in the Finance Director's memo dated May 1, 1991. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to reduce the sewer service fees by 50% for services not in use for a quarter. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the service road repair in Evergreen Knoll Park. 16. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the Pine Knoll Grading permit as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes - 5/6/91 - Page 3 17. The Council next considered a request to authorize manhole rehabilitation project as outlined in the Public Works Director's memo of May 1, 1991. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve the capital outlay request of $9,900 for manhole rehabilitation and budget adjustment as requested. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. The Council next considered a proposed fleet policy as proposed in the Finance Director's April 17, 1991 memo. The following concerns were raised: A. clarification that used cars will be traded in for "squad" cars; B. firemen not included as on call employees for taking vehicles home; and C. damage to vehicles - move vehicles if ordered by police. The Council directed staff to amend the policy and return it to the Council for action. 19. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to authorize Delta Environmental to approve the Public Works garage gas tanks for $4,795. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 20. MOTION by Orr, second by Mayer to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Capital Outlay Request - Administration - FAX Machine - $1,575.00. B. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R42-91 approving submittal of an application for a Gambling Premise Permit for Kasota Boosters Club. C. Approve hiring of Part Time Reservist - John Quehl. D. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Fire - Pump Cans. E. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Fire - Personal Alarms. F. Approve Budget Adjustment - Wading Pool Filtration System. G. Approve Temporary 3.2 On Sale Licenses - Youth Hockey Assn./White's Softball Team. H. Capital Outlay Request - Public Works. I. Approve Budget Adjustment - Fire Department. J. Approve Payment of the Bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 21. The following items were discussed during roundtable: A. Franklin Seminar - staff. B. Annexation resolution. c. McVicker Building will come down the end of May. D. 2nd discharge line - Well No. 1 (City Hall) E. Reminder that the Councilmembers should follow through with commitments. F. Project 87-7 - Discussion with Jerry Ristow. G. Malinski/Akin Park Estates - limestone pile. H. City survey on next agenda. 22. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adjourn at 11:15 P.M. CARRIED. APIF, MOTION Respectfully submitted, ~ Thomps . _ie' City Administratoi'" ,k_..,-:~.. Approved S!;fOh LT/mh r'