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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
OCTOBER 7, 1991
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Kuchera, Orr, Galler.
Members Absent: Mayer, Derington.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Harmeyer.
2. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
a. Remove item IIi - Street Lights - Terra 2nd Addition
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve the minutes of the September 16,
1991 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to approve the minutes of the September 24,
1991 special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the September 30,
1991 special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. Robert Stegmaier indicated that he would be presenting the Silver Springs
Development plat to the Council in the near future and hoped it would be received
favorably.
7. The Council next considered the ALF 5 Year Plan. It was noted the plan
proposed an increase in subsidies and two 24 hour units in 1993. MOTION by
Galler, second by Kuchera to accept the 5 Year Plan as presented. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED .
8. The Council reviewed the following bids on the Tractor Backhoe.
Firm
Bid
Case Power and Equipment
Lano Equipment
Midwest Machinery
Carlson Tractor
$ 38,387
39,615
41,730
50,230
Public Works Director Kaldunski recommended rejecting the first two bids for
material deviations as noted in the October 4th memo. Dave Siebold of Case
Power and Equipment disagreed with a number of Mr. Kaldunski's points and stated
the deviations would save over $3,000 in taxpayers' dollars. City Attorney
Harmeyer stated that it would be his recommendation to rebid the unit before
awarding the unit on a bid that did not meet specifications. A lengthy discussion
followed regarding the matter. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. R85-91 awarding the tractor backhoe bid to Midwest Machinery
for $41,730. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider the proposed
Youth Recreation Facility Ordinance. The matter was continued until later in
the meeting.
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10. The Council reviewed the following bids on the Tractor Flail Mower:
Firm
Bid
$ 36,100
36,680
38,300
41,877
Carlson Tractor
Scharber and Sons
Midwest Machinery
Long Lake Ford
Public Works Director Kaldunski stated that the Carlson Tractor bid did not
meet specifications as noted in his October 3rd memo and recommended the Council
award the bid to Scharber and Sons. A representative from Carlson Tractor handed
out a comparison of bids noting that one deviation was hydraulics, yet the mower
unit did not use hydraulics. Also the specifications requested a Mott mower
and Scharber had bid a Tigre. Mr. Kaldunski indicated that the Tigre mower
would exceed the specs. Attorney Harmeyer indicated that the Council should
rely on the Public Works Director's expertise in determining whether or not
something meets, exceeds or does not meet specifications. MOTION by Galler,
second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R86-91 accepting the bid of Scharber
and Sons of $36,680. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. Mayor Kuchera reopened the public hearing to consider the proposed Youth
Recreation Facility Ordinance. Police Chief Siebenaler gave a background of
the ordinance, noting it had been drafted per direction of the Council. The
following testimony was heard:
Will the ordinance address business partners under the
"operators" definition?
Att. Harmeyer: 10% interest. Also, 3-23-7 (H) should be amended to
state "An applicant who has been convicted of any of
the following sexually oriented crimes."- - - -
Cm. Galler:
Cm. Orr:
The ordinance as proposed is realistically harsh and should
deter any person who should not be in the business.
It should not deter a legitimate business as proposed.
Any responsible person could live with this ordinance.
Jeff Thelen:
Att. Harmeyer:
MOTION by Kuchera, second by Orr to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Orr to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 091-257 adopting
the Youth Recreation Facility as proposed with the changes recommended by Attorney
Harmeyer. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve the Waiver of Platting Request
by River Valley Clinic. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
14. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R87-91 authorizing
the issuance and sale of $905,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1991A. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
15. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R88-91 declaring
the following costs and ordering the preparation of assessment roll for Project
91-10 (Middle School/Pine Street):
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Construction
Additional
$
986,943
217,298
1,213,772
393,950
819,818
Total
City's Share
Assessable
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
16. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R89-91 declaring
the following costs and ordering the preparation of assessment roll for Project
No. 91-1 (Spruce Street):
City's Share
Assessable
484,876
126,068
610,944
441,257
169,687
Construction
Additional
Total
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
17. Public Works Director Kaldunski notified the Council that the City had
not received the grading permit application and fee from Mr. Donnelly. It was
the consensus of the Council that it was appreciative that the pit was closed,
but the application and fee must be submitted and, therefore, directed Mr. Kaldunski
to inform Mr. Donnelly as such.
18. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt the proposed policy relating
to the City accepting private improvements which meet current City standards.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
19. The Council considered the final payment to Macqueen Equipment for the
automated packer truck. Public Works Director Kaldunski presented the various
options as outlined in his October 2nd memo. A lengthy discussion followed
regarding the various options. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve
final payment to Macqueen Equipment of $106,243 less $1,080 in liquidated damages
to be split equally between Mack and Macqueen. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
20. Administrator Thompson presented an update on the Resource Recovery Facility
as outlined in his October 3rd memo. Administrator Thompson distributed a memo
from Councilmember Mayer stating his concerns with the project. A lengthy discussion
followed regarding the viability of the project and potential site. It was
the consensus of the Council that the matter was too important to be decided
with 3 members and that a special meeting be held on Saturday, October 19, 1991
at 8:00 A.M. at the Senior Center to discuss the matter and to invite members
of the Resource Recovery Task Force and Resource Recovery Site Selection Committee
to the meeting.
21. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R9o-91 approving
the plans and specifications for a Fire Department 4x4 chassis and ordering
the advertisement for bids. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
22. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R91-91 approving
recycling contracts with Knutson Materials Recovery Facility, Inc. with the
addition that the contract is not assignable and to define the term "year".
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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23. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R92-91 approving
the 1992 Landfill Abatement Agreement with Dakota County. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
24. The Administrator's Evaluation was tabled until the next regular meeting.
25. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to approve the consent agenda as follows:
a. Approve August, 1991 Budget Adjustments.
b. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R93-91 relating to compliance regulations under the
IRS Code for the Southeast Area Storm Sewer and Water Meter Project.
c. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Parks - Grading Fair Hills.
d. Approve School/Conference Request - Parks and Recreation
e. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Fire - Radio - $489.00.
f. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Liquor - Petersen Flooring - $1,600.
g. Approve Final Payment - Project 91-8 (Seal Coat Project) - $20,371 and
Budget Adjustment of $371.00.
h. Approve Pay Estimate No. 1 - Sidewalk Maintenance Project - 91-11 - $12,804.62.
i. Approve Change Order No. 6 - Project 91-1 - Gate Valves.
j. Approve School/Conference Request - Computer/GIS - Engineering
k. Approve School/Conference Request - Administration
1. Approve agreement with Tom Quam - Banners
m. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Fire - SCBA and Bottles - $3,901.
n. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire - State Chiefs Conference
o. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Solid Waste - 90 Gallon Containers - $5,207
p. Approve amendment to the VRWMC Joint Powers Agreement.
q. Approve Change Order No. 1 - Sidewalk Maintenance - Project 91-11
r. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R94-91 approving a gambling premise for VFW.
s. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
t. Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 091-258 amending Reforestation Ordinance - Planner/Forester.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
26. The Council discussed the proposed FAU/MSA projects. It was the consensus of
the Council as follows:
a. 208th Street would require a mlnlmum 500' annexed strip to qualify as an MSA
route (Rother farmstead excepted.)
b. City Engineer to determine if Middle School costs (208th Street ) would
be MSA eligible under current contract.
c. City Engineer to submit change order extending Middle School Street construction
project deadline until next Spring.
d. Staff to determine 208th Street annexation deadline and notify Empire Township
of deadline and 500' strip minimum.
e. City cannot "bank" MSA funds.
f. Staff to concentrate on converting excess 1992 MSA funds for maintenance funding
or to bid the TH 3 Southeast Area Storm Sewer crossing.
g. Staff to concentrate on 3rd Street overlay and TH 50 and 3rd Street FAU Project.
27. The following items were discussed during roundtable:
a. Special meeting on October 15th for Budget discussion and to meet with employees.
b. Update on Local 320 negotiations.
c. It appears Carr and Malinski have reached an agreement.
28. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
~pectfullY submitted,
ft~ Thompson
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Approved
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