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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JULY 15, 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 Harmeyer.
2. MOTION by Orr, second by Derington to approve the agenda with the following changes:
a. Remove item 8b - Elm Park Assessment Roll.
b. Remove item 9b - Public Works Equipment Purchase.
c. Remove item IIi - Driving Policy.
d. Remove item Iln - Fire Department Schools and Conferences.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the July 1, 1991 regular
Council meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to set a public hearing to consider an amendment
to the zoning ordinance relating to radio towers as a conditional use in the F-3
Zone. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. The Council next considered the 1992 ALF Ambulance budget. Councilmember Orr
gave a brief overview of the budget. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve
the 1992 ALF budget as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. City Engineer Kaldunski presented the following bids on the 1991 Street Improvement
Proj ect:
Firm
Bid
Rice Lake Contracting 469,386.00
Valley Paving 505,471.27
Tom Ryan Contracting 515,375.90
Alexander Construction 532,861.52
Northdale Construction 574,550.75
McNamara Contracting 604,615.30
MOTION by Kuchera, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R7D-91 awarding the bid
for the 1991 Street Improvement Project to Rice Lake Contracting for $469,386.00.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. Parks and Recreation Director Bell presented an update on
Picnic Shelter. Mr. Bell stated that a request for donations
the Chamber of Commerce through the Beautification Committee.
at this time.
the Evergreen Knoll
will be submitted to
No action was taken
8. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to set a public hearing on August 5, 1991
at 7:30 P.M. to consider the proposed grading permit for the Akin Road Elementary
School pond. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. MOTION by Orr, second by Derington to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Approve Final Payment for Project 91-3 (Sewage Flow Meter) - $2,200.00.
b. Approve Final Payment for Project 91-4 (McVicker Building Demolition) - $14,540.12.
c. Approve Request for Police Department booth at the Dakota County Fair.
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d. Approve Advertisement for Disposal of City Equipment (1~ yard dumpsters).
e. Approve Excess Fill Agreement with ISD #192.
f. Approve Temporary 3.2 On Sale License - Parks and Recreation.
g. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R7~-91 approving an Application for Gambling Premise
Permit for the Eagles Club.
h. Approve a Developers Agreement for the Middle School Plat.
i. Approve Various Changes to ALF Jt. Powers Agreement.
j. Approve Final Pay Estimate and Accept Project - Industrial Park - $11,493.73.
k. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R72-91 approving fire service charges.
1. Approve School/Conference Request - Firefighter Reimbursement.
m. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire Department.
n. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve the 1991 budget adjustment as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. It was the consensus of the Council to set a special meeting for July 25, 1991
at 7:00 P.M. to consider the 1992 Operating Budget. It was also the consensus that
the budget report format submitted by the Finance Director was acceptable.
12. Mayor Kuchera introduced Senator Pariseau, Representative Tompkins and Commissioner
Harris. The Council addressed the following issues:
a. City growth and township issues,
b. Construction of Essex Avenue,
c. 195th/208th MSA designations,
d. Regional Airport,
e. Tentative meeting with Department of Trade and Economic Development,
f. County incinerator,
g. LGA/Levy limits.
The Council thanked the representative for attending.
13. Ken Malloy of Malloy, Karnowski and Company presented an overview of the 1990
Financial Audit. Some of the highlights were:
a. General Fund has steadily been improving, but still needs to be increased.
b. Special revenue funds are in good condition.
c. Debt service funds, overall, are in good shape except the 1973 and 1975 bond
funds need attention.
d. Capital project funds are in a positive position.
e. Enterprise funds:
1. Liquor Store is still profitable.
2. Arena ran a deficit because of problems with ice.
3. Water fund ran a profit.
4. Solid Waste ran a deficit, but has been addressed.
5. Sanitary Sewer fund is in good shape.
f. Reconciliation of bank accounts.
g. Identification and control over Federal grants.
h. Drug Free Workplace Act.
i. Timely transfers.
In response to Council questions, Mr. Malloy indicated that the City needs to increase
its General Fund balance, start a fixed assets inventory, is a very complicated City
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yet ranks somewhere in the middle as far as financial strength and stability. MOTION
by Orr, second by Derington to accept the 1990 Audit Report. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
14. The Council next considered the Planner's position. It was the consensus of
the Council that it interview the following recommended candidates on Monday,
July 22, 1991 beginning at 7:00 P.M.:
Kim Lee
Charles Tooker
Will Neumeister.
It was also the consensus that the Administrator, Administrative Assistant and the
Planning Commission Chair sit in on the interviews and that the Council submit questions
to the Administrator by the close of business on Friday, July 19, 1991.
15. Parks and Recreation Director Bell recommended Joy Pellicci be appointed as
Recreation Programmer commencing August 1, 1991 at a salary of $22,246.00. MOTION by
Galler, second by Orr to appoint Joy Pellicci as Recreation Programmer per the terms
and conditions listed in the Parks and Recreation Director's memo dated July 12,
1991 . APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
16. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to approve the driving/seat belt policy
as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. It was the consensus that staff should investi-
gate strengthening the policy.
17. The Council discussed the upcoming Regional Airport meetings. It was the consensus
that Councilmember Galler attend the meeting and state that the Council is still
opposed to siting the airport in Dakota County and will continue to be opposed unless
the Met'Councilhears differently from the City Council.
18. The following items were discussed during roundtable:
a. Meeting with Castle Rock Township (to be set by Castle Rock) and Eureka Township
on August 12, 1991 at 7:30 P.M.
b. Teen Center - Return donation with letter of thanks and licensing ordinance
upcoming.
c. Fair Booth sponsored by the City, ISD #192, Chamber of Commerce and HRA.
d. Letter of thanks to Senator Pariseau, Representative Tompkins and Commissioner
Harris.
19. MOTION by Derington, second by Galler to adjourn at 10:45 P.M. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
~pectfullY submitted,
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