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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JANUARY 21, 1992
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1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Kuchera, Orr, Rotty.
Members Absent: Mayer, Galler.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Harmeyer.
2. Administrator Thompson administered the oath of office to newly appointed Council-
member Dirk Rotty.
3. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the agenda with the following changes:
a. Remove item 9b - Wetland Protection Ordinance.
b. Add residential property acquisition and rehab program.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the January 4, 1992
special meeting. VOTING FOR: Orr, Kuchera. ABSTAIN: Rotty. MOTION CARRIED.
5. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the January 6, 1992
regular meeting. VOTING FOR: Orr, Kuchera. ABSTAIN: Rotty. MOTION CARRIED.
6. Dick Graelish presented a flag to the City for City Hall.
7. Jerry Shannon of Springsted presented the following bids on the G.O. Fire Hall
and Arena refunding bonds, Series 1992A:
Bidder
Net Interest Cost
True Interest Rate
Norwest Investment Services, Inc.
FBS Investment Services, Inc.
American National Bank & St. Paul
Cronin & Company Inc.
Piper Jaffrey and Hopwood, Inc.
195,850.00
198,542.50
198,960.00
199,932.00
203,574.20
5.1623%
5.2320%
5.2446%
5.2696%
5.3717%
Mr. Shannon noted the refunding would save the City $76,371.45.
8. Councilmember Galler arrived at 7:10 P.M.
9. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R5-92 awarding the bid
to Norwest Investment Services, Inc. on the $730,000 G.O. Refunding Bonds, Series
1992A. VOTING FOR: Rotty, Orr, Kuchera. ABSTAIN: Galler. MOTION CARRIED.
10. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to set a public hearing for February 18, 1992
at 7:15 P.M. to consider vacating the alley in Block 16, Town of Farmington. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
11. Planner Tooker introduced the Council to the proposed Nelsen Hills preliminary
plat. Mr. Tooker also presented an overview of the proposed arterial screening ordinance.
A brief discussion followed regarding the phasing and dead end streets. MOTION
by Orr, second by Rotty to set a public hearing for February 3,_1992 at 7:30 P.M.
to consider the Nelsen Hills Preliminary Plat. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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12. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to set a public hearing for February 3,
1992 at 7:30 P.M. to consider rezoning of Lots 1 and 2, Block 16 from R-2 to B-2.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. The Council next considered the 1992 Dakota County Legislative positions. Dis-
cussion followed regarding the solid waste, airport, and road impact positions.
MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the 1992 Dakota County Legislative Positions
as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. -
14. The Council next considered a request by Jack Benedict regarding the bill for
mowing in the amount of $5,395.00. Mr. Benedict stated he felt the City was over-
charged for the services which were passed on to him. Public Works Director Kaldunski
explained the City process relating to weed abatement. Mayor Kuchera noted that
the contractor had not only mowed, but had also picked up the debris. It was suggested
that the City put the estimated cost of the cutting on the weed notice. Staff was
directed to review the matter and report back at the next regular meeting.
15. The Council tabled the ordinance relating to the CATV membership until the first
meeting in March.
16. The Council next considered the Silver Springs Developer's agreement. Administrator
Thompson presented an overview of his January 8th and January 15th memos. Developer
representative Bill Block stated it made more sense to start at the top for traffic
and drainage and the differences in lot prices were not that different. A lengthy
discussion followed regarding the surety for Phase I and Phase II. Mr. Block proposed
providing surety on the first phase and not reducing surety until second phase improve-
ments were guaranteed. Attorney Harmeyer and Administrator Thompson noted that the
surety for the second phase was predicated on lot sales on the first phase. Admini-
strator Thompson stated that the Council was being asked to invest $700,000 with
$300,000 in surety without seeing the developer's figures. A lengthy discussion
followed regarding various phasing and surety options. Councilmember Orr noted that
there appeared to be an impasse between the City and developer. Mr. Block suggested
developing to the first cul-de-sac. The Council indicated that the developer should
go to the Planning Commission for its review and comments on revised phasing. The
matter was tabled until a future meeting.
17. The Council next considered the City's towing contract. Police Chief Siebenaler
presented an overview of the bids as outlined in his January 14, 1992 memo. The
following issues were addressed:
a. storage,
b. towing equipment,
c. costs,
d. previous problems,
e. in town business versus out of town.
Police Chief Siebenaler stated it was difficult to make a recommendation because
of locations, but if all things were equal, he would recommend Marek's. A lengthy
discussion followed regarding the contract and also if there should be a contract.
Police Chief Siebenaler recommended the language be changed to the contractor main-
taining a certificate of insurance listing the City as an "additional" insured.
Councilmember Galler suggested the City go with Blaha with a one year review period.
MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to award the towing contract to Blaha Collision
effective April 1, 1992 provided all conditions are met including proper zoning,
secured storage area, equipment meeting specifications and certificate of insurance.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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18. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to approve the proposed amendment to the
Fire Department By-Laws as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
19. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R6-92 establishing
MSA Route MSAS 212-106-35 (208th Street) from CSAH 31 to First Street (MSAS 212-
105-40) . APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
20. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R7-92 revoking
MSA route MSAS 212-106-40 (208th Street) from First Street (MSAS 212-105-40)
to TH 3. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
21. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R8-92 establishing
MSA Street MSAS 212-105-40 (First Street) from 208th Street (MSAS 212-106-35)
to TH 50 (Elm Street). APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
22. MOTION.by Galler, second by Orr to amend the Council By-Laws as presented.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
23. The Council next received an update on FAD funding as outlined in the City
Engineer's memo dated January 14, 1992. It was the consensus of the Council
that staff continue to work on FAD projects.
24. The Council next considered recycling/abatement of lumber waste. It was
the consensus of the Council not to set waste lumber fees at this time. MOTION
by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the following capital outlay requests:
a. three 8~ cubic yard dumpsters - ABM Equipment - $5,346.00,
b. six 90 gallon containers - Macqueen Equipment - $375.00,
c. twenty recycling containers - Coast to Coast - $273.40.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
25. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to approve the sewer maintenance program
with Visu Sewer for $.57 per lineal foot, not to exceed $10,000. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
26. The Council next considered the 1992 Improvement Projects as outlined in
the January 16, 1992 Public Works Director memo. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R9-92 ordering feasibility report for Project 92-7 -
1992 Street Improvement Project for 4th Street from Ash to Maple Street, 5th
Street from Hickory to Ash Street, and Hickory Street from 4th to 5th Street.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
27. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. RIO-92 ordering
a feasibility report for Project 92-8 -MSA 195th Street from Akin Road Elementary
School to Fair Hills. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
28. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. Rll-92 ordering
a feasibility report for Project 92-9 - 1992 Seal Coat Project. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
29. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R12-92 ordering
a feasibility report for Project 92-10 - Elm Street Sewer Sliplining. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
30. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R13-92 ordering
a feasibility report for Project 92-11 - Improvements to Storm Sewer Trunk -
Nelsen Hills Farm/Silver Springs. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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31. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R14-92 amending Resolution
No. R4-92 by increasing storm water fees to $5.75 per quarter for residential
units and commercial rates by 15%. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
32. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Rotty to set the Part Time Secretary as a Grade
2 and set the salary at $8.26 per hour. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
33. It was the consensus of the Council that it meet in a special workshop on
February 21, 1992 and with the HRA on February 22, 1992 at 8:00 A.M. in workshop
and 9:00 A.M. in joint session with the HRA with Don Bargen as a facilitator.
The Department Heads were invited to the Friday evening session. Councilmembers
were to think of topics and discuss them at the next regular meeting.
34. The Council next considered appointments to the various boards and commissions.
MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to appoint members as follows:
James Harms
Anthony Kilpela
Bill Vet scher
Steven Strachan
Ken Hanson, Jr.
Dirk Rotty
Cheryl Thelen
Steven Strachan
Ken Hanson, Jr.
Winnie Duff
William Rowen
Robert Shirley
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APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Reforestation Advisory
Reforestation Advisory
Senior Center Advisory
Senior Center Advisory
Water Board
Commission
Commission
Council
Council
(PARAC)
(Planning)
35. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Approve amendment to EDC Joint Powers Agreement - Chamber President as Ex-
Officio.
b. Acknowledge City liability insurance coverage per Finance Director's 1/13/92
memo.
c. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R15-92 accepting Whispering River Utilities and Easements.
d. Approve payment request for GIS Computer ~ping Loan to Metropolitan Council
for $6,000.
e. Approve heating and cooling service contract for City Hall with Schwab-Vollhaber -
Lubratt Corporation.
f. Reset Annual Board of Equalization for April 6, 1992 at 7:00 P.M.
g. Authorize bids for new squad car.
h. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Fire - Turnout Gear - $3,625.00.
i. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
36. It was the consensus of the Council to conceptually approve the residential
acquisition and rehab program.
37. MOTION by Rotty, second by Orr to adjourn at 12:45 A.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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