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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.02.92 Council Minutes H6n. .. ....;/H ~ __"tt.... MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MARCH 2, 1992 1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Kuchera, Mayer, Orr, Rotty, Galler. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Harmeyer. 2. MOTION by Mayer, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Table Item 7a - Ordinance Relating to CATV Membership. b. Remove Item Ilg - Weed Removal Fees from the Consent Agenda for general discussion. c. Add Pilot Knob realignment timetable. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to approve the minutes of February 18, 1992 regular Council meeting. VOTING FOR: Mayer, Orr, Kuchera, Ratty. ABSTAIN: Galler. MOTION CARRIED. 4. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the February 21, 1992 special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. MOTION by Mayer, second by Orr to approve the minutes of the February 22, 1992 special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to set a public hearing for March 16, 1992 at 7:15 P.M. to consider amending the zoning ordinance relating to arterial road screening. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. The Council next considered a resolution endorsing legislation which would enable the City to convey portions of the McVicker property to adjacent owners. A number of questions relating to the process under present law and the impact of the legislation were raised. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. RJo-92 supporting legislation relating to the conveyance of the McVicker property. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. MOTION by Mayer, second by Orr to table the Nelsen Hills Farm developers agreement and to direct staff to inform the developers that the Council will grant no extensions. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. It was the consensus of the Council that it meet with the HRA on March 9, 1992 (if agreeable with the HRA) and to meet on March 23, 1992 to discuss the City's goals and objectives (Council would consider swapping the dates upon request of the HRA). 10. The Council next considered concerns regarding the easements for Project 89-9 as outlined in the Public Works Director's memo dated February 20, 1992 and the Administrator's memo dated February 24, 1992. A lengthy discussion followed with Mr. Rahn regarding filling the property versus easements. Staff was directed to deter- mine the value of the easements and determine if Mr. Rahn's property could be sub- divided and discuss the matter further with Mr. Rahn. 170 Council Minutes - 3/2/92 - Page 2 11. The Council next considered establishing a CIP fund for the Fire Department. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the types of capital improvement projects which would be allowed. It was the consensus of the Council that the proposed resolution should be clarified to state only major operating purchases, new buildings or building expansions would be allowed. Administrator Thompson stated that he felt comfortable with the request and suggested this policy be expanded to other departments for space needs based on excess revenues. Councilmember Mayer stated he felt un- comfortable with the proposal because excess revenues were not defined. Administrator Thompson stated the entire matter could be tabled until a policy for all departments was developed. MOTION by Rotty, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R31-92 establishing a Fire Department CIP fund (#408) for revenues derived from responses to vehicle incidents for purchases of major apparatus, new buildings or building ex- pansions and to make the transfers to the fund "post audit". VOTING FOR: Orr, Kuchera, Ratty, Galler. AGAINST: Mayer. MOTION CARRIED. 12. City Engineer Kaldunski presented the feasibility report for Project 92-8 (CR 64) noting that it was an MSA project, 55% would be funded by the County, and an assessment policy should be established before ordering a hearing. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R32-92 accepting the feasibility report for Project 92-8 with estimated project costs to be $318,570.00. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. The Council next considered an amendment to the City's assessment/improvement policy as outlined in the Administrator's memo dated February 26, 1992. Discussion focused on the assessments on limited access roads. It was the consensus of the Council that platted property would not be assessed and directed staff to study amending the City's subdivision ordinance to prohibit access on to unimproved roads. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to amend the assessment/improvement policy as proposed except reference to routine maintenance under Page 1, item 2 be deleted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R33-92 setting a public hearing for April 6, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. to consider Project 92-8. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. City Engineer Kaldunski presented a feasibility report for Project 92-9 (1992 Seal Coating). Mr. Kaldunski noted the streets proposed to be seal coated. Discussion focused on eligible project costs (administrative and engineering) and assessments. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R34-92 accepting the feasibility report for Project 92-9 at an estimated cost of $22,081.61 and to set a public hearing for April 6, 1992 at 8:00 P.M. to consider such improvements. VOTING FOR: Galler, Orr, Kuchera, Ratty. VOTING AGAINST: Mayer. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Mayer clarified his vote stating that he was in favor of the project but opposed to the proposed assessment. 16. MOTION by Orr, second by Mayer to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a. Approve School/Conference Request - 1992 Safety and Loss Control Workshop. b. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R35-92 accepting $5,240 donation from Fire Cataract Relief Association. c. Approve notice relating to public drinking water testing. d. Approve School/Conference Request - Minnesota State Fire School. e. Approve School/Conference Request - Gravel Road Maintenance. f. Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 092-263 abolishing the Human Rights Commission. g. Approve blanket request to attend LMC Legislative Conference. h. Approve School/Conference Request - Traffic Signs and Control. i. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes - 3/2/92 - Page 3 ] 71 17. The Council considered the proposed mowing fees. Concern was expressed regarding the administrative fee. It was the consensus that the weed fee would only be charged on the second notice in a calendar year and only one $30 administrative fee on a multiple lot notification. Also it was agreed that owners would be notified of the Administrative Fee and hourly rate. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R36-92 amending Resolution No. R4-92 by adding the following fees for Mowing Services: Notice/Inspection/Administrative Fee - $30.00 (2nd notice/calendar year) Tractor/Flail Mower - $50.00/hour APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. The Council directed staff to prepare a project summary for the realignment of CSAH 31 noting costs and timetable. 19. The Council next considered a request by Councilmember Galler to conduct a number of regular meetings in the north part of town and to consider changing the regular meeting night. It was the consensus that holding meetings in the northern part of the City was a good idea and directed staff to look into possible locations. It was the consensus that the Council would survey the residents with the July utility billing regarding the change in meeting night. 20. The following items were discussed during roundtable: a. Trucks parked illegally - Akin Park Estates entrances. b. Update on Schreiner assessment appeal. c. County's proposal to rescind 1/2~ sales tax. d. Proposed legislation relating to MUSA. 21. MOTION by Mayer, second by Rotty to adjourn at 10:10 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved