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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.01.91 Council Minutes 79 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JULY 1, 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 Derington to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item #8e - Public Works Equipment Purchase. b. Remove item #lla - Budget Adjustment - Parks - from the consent agenda for general discussion. c. Add interview procedure to Planner's Position item. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Orr, second by Derington to approve the minutes of the June 17, 1991 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to approve the minutes of the June 19, 1991 special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. Reuben Mausolf, representing Richard Knutson, Inc., was present to seek direction from the Council regarding the restoration of the Ristow property (Project 87-7) and to request additional compensation for the work. John Friedges stated that he had met with the property owner and he agreed to the work, but now he had changed his mind. Gerald Ristow stated that he had never agreed to any of the changes. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the issue. The Council directed the City Engineer to develop a grading plan acceptable to Mr. Ristow and to stake the property accordingly. 6. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing to consider the proposed Pine Street Improvement pr'oj ect~' 'Admini'strator' Thompson' presented an overview of the propo'sed assessment roll (7-1-91) and noted the concerns as outlined in his June 27, 1991 report. The following testimony was given: It appears the proposed assessments may be more than expected. Do the property owners wish to proceed? Phyllis Kelly: We were surprised at the cost. It appears we can't recoup all of the assessments if we sold our property. How were the buildable lots figured? Cm. Galler: Adm. Thompson: Phyllis Kelly: Adm. Thompson: Dan Simon: Eng. Kaldunski: Dan Simon: Cm. Galler: By the number of subdividable lots which meet minimum zoning requirements. Is the vacant lot buildable with or without sewer and water. I would have to check on it. I believe so. Why not run the sewer right into the interceptor? The MWCC will not allow it. Will a bank finance a house without sewer? It's harder, but it's up to the bank. Council Minutes - 7/1/91 - Page 2 Oran Weierke: Cm. Orr: Eng. Kaldunski: Phyllis Kelly: Adm. Thompson: Phyllis Kelly: Eng. Kaldunski: Cm. Orr: I would like water, but not sewer or the road. I expect you would also like the water looped. The sewer appears doubtful. I think you should bid it just to compare costs. Are we given any credit for previous water assessments? There are no proposed trunk assessments, only lateral. When would bids be opened? Early September. If streets are not bid, the sewer and water cost will be a little higher because of restoration costs. The property owners do not want streets. (Unanimous "No") MOTION by Orr, second by Derington to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R68-91 ordering the Pine Street sewer and water project with water loops to the east and west as alternates, and to direct the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 091-250 relating to Mineral Extraction permits and the transfer of property as outlined in the City Attorney's memo dated June 26, 1991. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. It was the consensus of the Council that the Attorney pursue alleviating the safety problem at the Jensen/Donnelly gravel pit through both parties. 10. MOTION by Derington, second by Orr to approve the agreement with the Soo Line Railroad relating to the Celebrate Minnesota 1990 project, with the changes noted in the City Attorney's May 28, 1991 memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. The Council next considered the City Planner's position as outlined in the Administrator's June 26, 1991 memo. Councilmember Mayer stated that the intent of his motion at the last meeting was to set a procedure for advertising the Planner's position and not to actually advertise. Questions were raised regarding the qualifications. MOTION by Derington, second by Orr to approve the job description, organizational chart amendment and preliminary rating, with the change that the minimum qualifications be an MA in planning or related field plus 3 year's experience, or a BS in planning or related field plus 5 year's experience. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 12. It was the consensus of the Council that staff review the applications and categorize them as exceptional, acceptable, or non-acceptable and return them at the next meeting to set interview times and dates. 13. Administrator Thompson explained that the low sidewalk bidder had requested an additional $900 to $1200 to use steel forms, which would place the bid above the second low bid. Attorney Harmeyer stated that if the Council wished to use steel forms, the project would have to be rebid. It was the consensus of the Council that steel forms be rebid. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to reject the bids and to rebid the project with steel forms. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes - July 1, 1991 - Page 3 81 14. The Council next considered the proposed 1 ton dump truck bids which were over budget. Public Works Director Kaldunski stated that he needed the truck this year to assist with recycling. Councilmember Mayer stated that the truck should be rebid eliminating some of the non essential items. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the status of the 1991 budget and the possibility of missing the 1991 chassis. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R69-91 accepting the low bid of Farmington Ford for $31,613.14 for the 1 ton dump. VOTING FOR: Derington, Galler, Orr, Kuchera. AGAINST: Mayer. MOTION CARRIED. 15. The Council next considered the proposed Elm Park Improvement assessment roll. The Council discussed possibly using a 70/30 credit in the Elm and First Street properties. The Council directed the Administrator to negotiate an acceptable assessment with the HRA to be incorporated in the Elm Park development agreement, and the Council would determine the assessment rate for surrounding properties. John Richardson noted that the cost was high and would be a hardship. 16. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to accept the petition to annex by Lavane Bung (PID # 12-03000-040-82) and directed the Attorney to notify Empire Township. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. The Council next considered the proposed Middle School Development agreement, noting that the City would install the street lighting. No action was taken at this time. 18. MOTION by Derington, second by Kuchera to donate the old arena counter to the HRA per the terms outlined in the Parks and Recreation Director's June 26, 1991 memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 19. The Council acknowledged the Fairground parking restrictions as noted in theAdministrator's June 26, 1991 memo. 20. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a. Approve Attorney Retainer - David Harmeyer. b. Approve School/Conference Request - Public Works. c. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 21. Administrator Thompson noted that it appeared the Chamber of Commerce would donate funds for the construction of the Evergreen Knoll picnic shelter and requested the proposed budget adjustment be tabled until the first meeting in August. The Council reviewed various designs. Mr. Thompson noted that he would update the Council at the next meeting. MOTION by Mayer, second by Galler to table the budget adjustment until the first meeting in August. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 22. The following items were discussed during roundtable: a. Update on the meeting with Empire Town Board - Administrator to contact Castle Rock and Eureka. b. Update on recent Regional Airport meetings. c. Upcoming operating budget meetings. d. Update on Compensation Committee meeting. e. Shoulders installed on CSAH 31. f. Area representatives to attend the July 15, 1991 meeting. Emphasis to be on Essex Avenue. ""2 ~r Council Minutes - Page 4 - July 1, 1991 23. MOTION by Derington, second by Galler to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . Respectfully submitted, ~ThOmpSO City Administrator Approved v1 \ \~\'\ \ LT/mh