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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
DECEMBER 16, 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 Mayer to approve the agenda with the following changes:
a. Add School/Conference Request - Extension Service Leadership program.
b. Remove item lIe - Disposition of donated furniture - Fire Department - from
the consent for general discussion.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to approve the minutes of the November 25,
1991 special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the December 2,
1991 regular meeting with the change under Paragraph #9 that Kuchera, not Knutson,
made the 2nd. VOTING FOR: Orr, Kuchera, Derington, Galler. ABSTAIN: Mayer.
MOTION CARRIED.
5. Under Citizen's Comments, Raymond Juvland requested that his and Mr. Garvey's
driveway assessment be reduced under Project 91-1 (Spruce Street). Administrator
Thompson recommended that Mr. Juvland pay the assessment in full and the Council
could give a refund if the assessments are reduced. The Council directed staff
to place the matter on the January 6, 1992 meeting agenda.
6. Mayor Kuchera opened the Truth in Taxation public hearing continued from the
December 2, 1991 meeting. There were no further comments from the public. MOTION by
Derington, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R121-91 adopting the 1992 Operating
Budget and certifying the tax levy as follows:
General Levy
Debt Levy
Total Levy
1,091,872.00
376,980.00
$ 1,468,852.00
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. Bob Thistle of Springsted, Inc. presented a proposal to refund the G.O. Arena
and Fire Revenue Bonds. Mr. Thistle noted the City could realize a potential savings
of $51,000+. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R122-91
setting a sale for the refund of the G.O. Fire Station and Arena Revenue Funds.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. MOTION by Galler, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R123-91 accepting
a donation from the Chamber of Commerce of $444.00 for a cellular telephone. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
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9. It was the consensus of the Council that staff advertise the positions for
Boards and Commissions using the same form used as last year, including attendance
records.
10. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Approve request to reduce Mt. Dew Days bill by $2,000.
b. Approve various
c. Approve capital
d. Approve capital
e. Approve capital
f. Approve capital
g. Approve capital
- $733.95.
h. Approve capital outlay request - Repairs to
i. Order Feasibility Report for Project 92-1 -
j. Approve Change Order #5 and partial payment
for Project 91-10.
k. Approve extension of temporary full time personnel - Public Works.
1. Approve capital outlay request - Fire - Monitor/Deluge - Smeal - $1,759.00.
m. Approve capital outlay request - Fire - Hurst Tool - Smeal - $2,848.00.
n. Approve capital outlay request - Fire - Sorbent - Clarey's - $430.00.
o. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R124-91 opposing Metropolitan Council Water Area Supply
p. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
budget
outlay
outlay
outlay
outlay
outlay
request
request
request
request
request
- Fire -
Fire -
Fire -
Public
Public
1 ton truck - Farmington Ford - $17,796.00.
turnout gear - Clarey's - $2,350.00.
hand held radio - Motorola - $1,291.00.
Works - caster wheels - Macqueen - $1,440.00.
Works - chain saw/sharpener - Cherokee
adjustments and transfers.
lift station - Waldor - $6,530.12.
Sewage Flow Meter.
of $140,957.29 to Arcon Construction
Plan.
11. It was the consensus of the Council that per State Law, the Fire Department
furniture be sold at the Fall 1992 auction.
12. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider the following
zoning ordinance amendments:
a. Resource Recovery as a conditional use in the I-I Zone.
b. Land Use Outside the MUSA.
Administrator Thompson noted that several representatives of Castle Rock Township
were present.
The following concerns/questions were noted:
a. Lack of standards in resource recovery.
b. Council notification of conditional use.
c. Restrictions written into the ordinance.
d. Allowing "clean" industries while eliminating undesirable industry.
e. Examples of resource recovery.
f. Ordinances too wide open.
g. Castle Rock Township turned down resource recovery request because of small
lot, incompatible use with agriculture, environmental concerns.
It was the consensus that additional standards and more stringent regulations would
be needed. Councilmember Orr asked if the MUSA change would run counter to his
desire to add low density residential development outside the MUSA. Planner Tooker
stated that they were separate issues. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to close
the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. It was the consensus of the Council that staff research the resource recovery
facility issue and add more stringent conditions. MOTION by Galler, second by
Orr to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 091-260 amending the zoning ordinance by extending the
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one unit per ten acres to all residential districts outside of the MUSA. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
14. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing at 8:00 P.M. continued from December 2,
1991 to consider the proposed Silver Springs Plat. Administrator Thompson stated
the developer had amended his application to request the City install all public
improvements under MS 429. Mr. Thompson noted:
a. Estimated Public Improvements $659,253.00
b. Estimated Private Improvements 197,388.00
c. Fees/Charges 194,041.00
d. Surety 386,313.00
e. 2 phase project with "middle street" as outlot.
f. Developer would probably request reduction in engineering fees.
The following questions/concerns were raised:
a. Identify that outlot would be developed.
b. Phasing of plat (3rd phase - middle street).
c. Impact of bond rating.
d. Reluctance to reduce engineering fees, but would be considered.
e. Screening on CSAH 31 - developer would cooperate.
f. Standard developer's agreement.
MOTION by Derington, second by Kuchera to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
15. It was the consensus of the Council that staff prepare a developer's agreement
for publicly installed improvements as recommended.
16. Councilmember Galler presented the goals and objectives of the EDC noting
the various ongoing projects and requested Councilmembers contact him if they have
any recommendations.
17. City Engineer Kaldunski presented the feasibility report for the Hill Dee/Hillview
storm sewer project, noting various phases and options. A lengthy discussion followed.
It was the consensus of the Council that the City proceed with Phase I and the
storm sewer at CSAH 31 and 183rd Street (PhaseIIA). MOTION by Derington, second
by Orr to accept the feasibility report and direct staff to prepare plans and specifi-
cations for Phase I and Phase IIA and to add the entire feasibility repo~t into
the Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
18. The Council next considered a request to open the towing agreement as noted
in the Police Chief's memo of December 11, 1991. Concern was expressed regarding
the storage area, land use and use of the current contract as a guideline for an
RFP. It was felt that the Council would not look favorably on a proposal that
included a Conditional Use.
19. The Council next considered various amendments to the Police Mutual Aid agreement
as outlined in the Police Chief's December 11, 1991 memo. MOTION by Derington,
second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R125-91 amending the Police Mutual Aid
Agreement as recommended. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
20. The Council next considered the Fall Survey results noting:
a. Difference between original and new sections of the City.
b. Low density residential.
c. Staff to review results and recommend accordingly.
d. Distribute results to various organizations.
No further action was taken.
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21. The Council next considered the City weight based system and status of the
Solid Waste Coordinator position as outlined in the City Administrator's memo dated
December 12, 1991. Administrator Thompson stated the weight based system was
almost complete except the dynamic (continual) weighing scale. Mr. Thompson
recommended the City purchase a scale from GSE Scale Systems for $4,000 for the
Rapid Rail. Mr. Thompson added that the City would continue to work with Wray
Tech but it did not appear likely that a working model would be available until
late in January. Therefore it was recommended the Solid Waste Coordinator position
continue until January 31, 1992. Administrator Thompson also recommended a planning
workshop be held in January to discuss the future of Farmington's solid waste service.
MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to purchase one scale from GSE for $4,000. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. It was the consensus of the Council to meet on Saturday,
January 4, 1992 at 8:00 A.M. at City Hall to discuss solid waste services. A lengthy
discussion followed regarding the elimination of the Solid Waste Coordinator position.
It was noted that the elimination of the position would add to the workload of
other employees. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Derington to abolish the Solid Waste
Coordinator position effective December 31, 1991. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
22. MOTION by Galler, second by Derington to give blanket approval to Department
Heads and Board members to attend the Extension Office Leadership Program. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
23. The Council tabled discussion of the Local 320 labor agreement.
24. The following items were discussed during roundtable:
a. Alternate drivers for snow plows.
b. Request for support of banning disposal of nuclear waste at Prairie Island.
No action was taken.
c. Council furniture.
d. County TIF response.
e. Briggs and Morgan legal bills.
f. 208th Street status - staff to contact Empire Township if they need additional
information.
g. Hill Dee/Hillview parkland plans.
25. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adjourn at 11:15 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved
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