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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
OCTOBER 21, 1991
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Kuchera, Mayer, Orr, Galler.
Members Absent: Derington.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Harmeyer.
2. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following changes:
A. Remove item lle- Agreement with ENRON from the Consent Agenda for general
discussion.
B. Add payment of the bills to the Consent Agenda.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve the minutes of the October 7, 1991
regular meeting. VOTING FOR: Orr, Kuchera, Galler. ABSTAIN: Mayer. MOTION
CARRIED.
4. Councilmember Derington arrived at 7:05 P.M.
5. The Council next considered a request by Dakota County to transfer the Board
of Equalization duties to the County. It was the consensus of the Council that
the Board of Equalization was not overly cumbersome at this time. MOTION by Galler,
second by Derington to deny the request at this time, but to consider it again
if the process becomes too great a burden. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. The Council next considered the Fairground parking issue. The following comments
were made.
John Skoff:
Peggy Schmidtke:
No hassles this year. Should stay with ban.
Limit the restricted area or odd/even.
Barbee Tharaldson: Never have had a problem with vandalism. Should restrict or
go to odd/even.
Jim Bell:
No real problems. Should consider odd/even.
I am opposed to total ban because we should be welcoming visitors.
We're sending the wrong message to visitors.
No damage this year. Should go to total ban.
I am not affected too much. You should think about a compromise.
Ron Thelen:
Carol Bruno:
Dick Graelish:
Marv Wier:
Terry Schroepfer: Should consider an odd/even and add garbage receptacles.
Cm. Mayer:
Cm. Galler:
Compromise with total ban within 2 blocks of the entrances, add
an entrance off of TH 3 and add trash receptacles.
Favor odd/even restrictions within same area as last year.
I am opposed to the odd/even because it just shifts the problem
from one side to the other.
Cm. Orr:
A lengthy discussion followed regarding the parking issue. Various options were con-
sidered including a total ban, odd/even, reducing the area, increasing the area
and a combination of odd/even and total ban. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington
to continue with the parking ban and to investigate the expansion of the area into
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Sunnyside. VOTING FOR: Kuchera, Derington, Galler. AGAINST: Mayer, Orr. MOTION
CARRIED.
7. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera that, per recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission, the Council adopt ORDINANCE NO. 091-259 adding Dental Laboratories as
a Conditional Use in the R-2 zone. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. The Council next considered a request by the Fire Relief Association to increase
the pension from $1,100/year/man to $1,200/year/man. Administrator Thompson noted
the City's contribution would increase from $8,620 to $14,326 of which approximately
40% would be paid by the Townships. MOTION by Derington, second by Mayer to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. R95-91 amending the Cataract By-laws to $1,200/year/man. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
9. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R96-91 amending
the City assessment policy by adding limited access streets to be assessed at $40/lf.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R97-91 establishing
costs for Project 91-10 (Middle School/Pine Street) as follows:
Construction
Additional
Total Cost
City Share
Assessable
$ 996,474.00
217,298.00
1,213,772.00
393,853.00
819,818.00
and ordering the preparation of the assessment roll. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. MOTION by Orr, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R98-91 accepting the
proposed assessment roll for Project 91-10 (Middle School/Pine Street) and setting
a public hearing for November 18, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. The Council next considered the proposed assessment roll for Project 91-1
(Spruce Street - 4th to 8th) as outlined in the Administrator's memo dated October 17,
1991. It was the consensus of the Council that sidewalks would be assessed on
a project wide basis; Olszewski and Garvey would be charged for only a 2' driveway
cut; and the Arndt property would be charged as 2 units. MOTION by Galler, second
by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R99-91 declaring the costs for Project 91-1
(Spruce Street) as follows:
City Share
Assessable
$ 498,538.55
129,620.02
628,158.58
441,257.92
186,900.66
Construction
Additional
Total Cost
and ordering the preparation of the assessment roll. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. MOTION by Mayer, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. RI00-91 accepting
the assessment roll for Project 91-1 (Spruce Street) and setting a public hearing
for November 18, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
14. The Council next considered utility services for 320 Walnut Street. Public
Works Director Kaldunski noted that staff had assumed the vacant lot was served
from 4th Street and therefore services were not extended as part of the Walnut
Street project. It was the consensus of the Council that the owner would be charged
the actual Walnut Street project costs for installing sewer and water service if
requested. Staff was directed to inform Tim Carey (Flynn's realtor) of this decision
in writing.
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15. The Council acknowledged that it appeared there was not available funding
in 1992 for the Ash Street railroad crossing. Staff was directed to forward the
resolution requesting 1992 construction to the County with a memo explaining that
the project should be completed in 1992 if funding becomes available.
16. Public Work's Director Kaldunski updated the Council on FAU/MSA projects and
funding. It was the consensus that the focus be on 3rd Street overlay and TH 50/3rd
Street traffic lights. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
17. It was the consensus of the Council that the Mayor, Administrator and Public
Works Director meet with Bob Donnelly and notify him that an application must be
completed, fee paid and seeding completed by November 18, 1991.
18. The Council reviewed the Fall Clean Up Day report. No action was taken.
19. MOTION by Orr, second by Derington to approve the lease between the City and
Dave Finnegan for the 2nd Street garage per the terms outlined in the Public Works
Director's memo, except that the funding be shared on a pro rated basis between
the General, Sewer, Water and Solid Waste funds. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
20. The Council reviewed the Dakota County 5 Year CIP and related staff comments.
It was the consensus of the Council to approve staff comments and that staff forward
a letter to Commissioner Harris expressing the City's gratitude for the proposed
extension of Essex Avenue in 1996.
21. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Public Works.
b. Approve School/Conference Request - Rescue.
c. Approve School/Conference Request - Liquor.
d. Approve Payment No.3 - Project 91-1 - $243,800.49 - Rice Lake Contracting.
e. Approve Change Order No. 1 - Project 91-10 - Middle School Project.
f. Approve Payment No. 1 - Project 91-10 - $166,256.24 - Arcon Construction.
g. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R101-91 setting the 1991 Auction.
h. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Engineering - Software.
i. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
22. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to approve an agreement with ENRON relating
to insulating a high pressure main in conjunction with Project 91-10 ($11,300).
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
23. The following items were discussed during roundtable:
A. Update of Local 320 contract negotiations.
B. Consensus that staff participate in Christmas tree lighting.
C. Consider survey of Fire Department. Councilmember to discuss feelings individually
with Administrator.
D. Farmington Preserve - deadline of January 31, 1992 for property owners to submit
intent.
E. Status of Solid Waste Coordinator's position.
24. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adjourn at 10:45 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
~pectfull submitted,
'$ Thompso /
City Administrator
Approved
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