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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.19.91 Council Minutes 101 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR AUGUST 19, 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 Galler to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Move items 12a and 10c to item 6. b. Remove item 8g - Elm Park assessment roll. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve the minutes of the August 5th, 1991 Regular Meeting with the change that the gambling license under paragraph 24, IIi, was approved by resolution. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Henry Iwerks made the following comments: a. Was proud of the way the Council handled itself with the Town Boards and the annexation issues. b. Concerned that a police officer was making more than the sergeant, and that an officer uses foul language. (Mayor Kuchera noted the salary discrepancy had been corrected.) 5. The Council next addressed citizen's concerns regarding the Dakota County Estates pond as noted in the Administrator's August 16th, 1991 memo. The Council noted that the situation was not as serious as first perceived, but there was debris. Concern was expressed regarding how costs of cleanup is to be spread. Issues identified were: a. Trash guards on storm inlets. b. Cleanup of existing debris; trespassing. c. Private vs. public ownership. d. Formation of an association. There appeared some agreement of forming an association. Staff was directed to research new trash guards and to do a one time cleanup. It was the consensus that the City funded cleanup would be a one time event. 6. The Council next discussed the Fairground Parking restrictions. Several residents were present to discuss the matter. Carol Bruno presented a petition from several persons requesting alternate parking. Mrs. Bruno stated that the City or Fair Board should provide receptacles. Ms. Bruno stated that she felt she had unfairly been singled out for a code violation. Several comments were made as follows: a. Various citizens for the total ban; various citizens for odd/even parking. b. Less messy this year. c. Sends out wrong message to people that they're not welcome. d. Fewer crimes reported this year. e. Traffic problem this year which was an anomaly. f. Ban should not extend so far. g. Appoint an advisory committee. h. More publicity on decision. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to accept the petition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. It was the consensus of the Council that the matter be readdressed the 2nd meeting in October and that the Fair Board be notified. I. Council Minutes - 8/19/91 - Page 2 7. The Council next considered a request by Joe and Bill Hince for a plat waiver. Administrator Thompson indicated that a recorded affidavit would prohibit any future split unless it would be attached to the north or south parcel. Joe and Bill Hince indicated that this arrangement would be acceptable. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the proposed plat waiver of Joe and Bill Hince in Section 32 east of TH 3 frontage road contingent upon the Hinces signing a recordable affidavit stating the remaining 60' strip will not be split unless attached to the property north or south of the parcel. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. The Council next considered the proposed condemnation for 193rd St. west of Akin Road as outlined in the Planner's August 16th, 1991 memo. Jon Malinski indicated that he wished to develop the property west of Akin Road, but could not do so unless he obtained a strip of property from Tim Carr. Mr. Malinksi indicated negotiations had not been successful to date. Tim Carr stated he felt negotiations hadn't begun in ernest. Councilmember Orr indicated that 193rd St. was necessary for the development and that the Council would seriously consider condemnation. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the matter. Mr. Malinski and Tim Carr adjourned to a separate room to discuss the matter. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to table the matter. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to approve ORDINANCE NO. 091-256. amending the zoning ordinance relating to garage size limitations. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to conceptually approve the proposed Southeast Area Storm Sewer agreement and to direct staff to send a copy to Castle Rock and Empire Townships for their consideration. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. The Council discussed the Fall Survey. It was the consensus of the Council that Councilmember Orr and Administrator Thompson prepare a list of questions for the fall survey. 12. MOTION by Orr, second by Derington to reject the bids for the dumpster and to re-advertise the bids for the City's 1~ yd. dumpsters. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve final payment - Project 87-7 - $5,356.56 b. Budget adjustment - Gas Tank Removal - Engineering fees. c. Approve partial payment #1 - Project 91-1 - $33,442.28 d. Approve computer and networking purchase - Office Products of MN - $14,950.00 e. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. The following items were discussed during roundtable: a. Airport packet. b. City/Township issue update. c. Reisinger/Bongard truck nuisance. d. Ray Juveland sidewalk issue. e. Only three garage sales permitted per year. f. Jerry Ristow agreed with the restoration. 15. MOTION by Derington, second by Galler to adjourn at 10:35 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . ,;r;ectfUllY ~Thompso ~~WA~minist submitted, Approved 01.) 1"1 G-.\ LT/js