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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.16.92 Council Minutes 173 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MARCH 16, 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 Orr, second by Rotty to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item Uk - Culvert Steamer - from the agenda. b. Add discussion of the Council meetings in northern Farmington. c. Remove item 11j - Equipment Payment - from the Consent Agenda for general discussion. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Galler, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of the March 2, 1992 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Martha Sherman was present to discuss a problem of snowmobiles in the City, especially along the railroad tracks. Police Chief Siebenaler stated the department had an enforce- ment problem due to limited manpower and equipment. The Council directed the Police Chief to investigate adopting a snowmobile ordinance. 5. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance relating to arterial street screening. Administrator Thompson stated that the Planning Commission had reviewed the matter and had recommended that the ordinance be sent with the Council packet. Councilmember Orr objected to the term "evergreen" as being misleading and too restrictive and recommended language relating to a wide variety of species. Councilmember Galler objected to the term "maximum" separation. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the type of species. Craig Schlawin stated that the Planning Commission had used "evergreen" to narrow down the types of species to take pressure off the Planner. Councilmember Orr stated the Planner had the land- scaping~ground and should be given the discretion. Councilmember Rotty recommended the following language: "The landscaping shall include a variety of tree species and plantings as approved by the Planning Commission in a manner so as to provide adequate sepRration...". MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to continue the hearfng until the April 6, 1992 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. MOTION by Orr, second by Mayer to set a public hearing for April 6, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. to consider amending the subdivision ordinance relating to arterial and collector street intersection spacing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. The Council next considered a petition by Mark and Julie Tutewohl, 4244 220th Street, to be annexed from Castle Rock Township into the City of Farmington. A lengthy dis- cussion followed regarding the feasibility of extending utilities to serve just that property. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to ~ccept the petition and forward it to the Castle Rock Town Board. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. It was the consensus of the Council to notify the adjacent property owners after the Castle Rock Town Board has been notified. 8. Parks and Recreation Director Jim Bell presented a proposed conceptual design for the Middle School Athletic Complex, noting that certain facilities were located on City property. Mr. Bell st~ted that maintenance of the facilities would need to be worked out. Mr. Bell added that City staff would continue to work with the School District in developing the plans. The Council conceptually approved the plan but made no financial commitment. ~ 741- Council Minutes - 3/16/92 - Page 2 9. The Council next considered the Nelsen Hills Farm preliminary plat and developers agreement and easement for Project No. 89-9. Administrator Thompson recommended the Council adopt a resolution approving the preliminary plat and authorizing the signing of the final plat as outlined in his March 12, 1992 memo and to approve the attached developers agreement. Attorney Harmeyer noted that he discussed the Project 89-9 ponding easement with the Rahns and was recommending an annual license from the Rahns and additional easements from the Nelsens in the event the Rahns wished to cancel the license and fill in the area. Councilmember Orr noted that the additional ponding area in the Nelsen property should be excavated with Project 89-9. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the easements and timing of improvements. Councilmember Galler asked how negotiations on the 190th Street easement acquisition had been proceeding. Kevin Von Riedel of Heritage Development indicated that he had not forwarded the easement agreement to the adjacent property owners at this time. Councilmember Rotty noted screening and landscaping should be added to Paragraph 4 and that the agreement required arbitration in the event a price on the two outlots could not be agreed upon. Attorney Harmeyer recommended that the Council also reaffirm in the resolution that the plat must be filed within 100 days of the adoption of the resolution. Emily Rahn stated she was uncomfortable with the discussion on the easements and requested further nego- tiations with the City Engineer. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R37-92 approving the Nelsen Hills Farm preliminary plat and authorizing the signing of the final plat with the conditions noted including Attorney Harmeyer's. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. MOTION by Galler, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R38-92 approving the developers agreement including the changes recommended by Councilmember Rotty. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. It was the consensus that the City Engineer meet with the Rahns to conclude the ponding easement negotiations. 13. HRA Executive Director Henricks presented the following proposed plans for the 2nd Street parking: a. Novak Proposal (One Way Street) b. Staff Proposal (Two Way Street). Discussion followed regarding one way parking and east side parking, restrictions and the crosswalks. Mayor Kuchera asked if the library could be built on the depot site. Parks and Recreation Director Bell st~ted that the Chamber of Commerce's Beautification Committee had voiced a need for parking. It was the consensus of the Council that it preferred the staff design and to add sidewalk accesses on the west side. 14. City Engineer Kaldunski presented a proposed agreement for Project 92-8 (195th Street) relating to City/County costs for engineering design and construction. Mr. Kaldunski stated that the contract was similar to a previous agreement with the County. It was noted that Flagstaff Avenue should be changed to the correct terminal point. Councilmember Orr suggested Akin Park Estates and Fair Hills turn lanes be included with this project and recommended they be bid as an alternate. MOTION by Mayer, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R39-92 approving an agreement for highway design and construction for Project 92-8 with Dakota County. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. The Council next considered wood recycling fees as outlined in the Finance Director's memo dated February 12, 1992. Administrator Thompson added that the Finance Director's memo should correctly state that Lamperts bill would be $247.00. MOTION by Rotty, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R40-92 amending Resolution No. R4-92 establishing the commercial waste lumber dump charge at $31.12/8~ cubic yards. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes - 3/16/92 - Page 3 l75 16. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to authorize the City Engineer to apply for $13,817.84 reimbursement from the Minnesota Petro Board and to authorize the work outlined in the City Engineer's March 12, 1992 memo not to exceed $4,901.00. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to reduce the School District's false alarm bill by $750.00 per recommendation of the Police Chief. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. The Council next discussed the City's goals and objectives and LGA cuts. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the LGA cuts, noting that it was proposed to raid the LGA "trust" fund and the cutbacks would not resolve the State's fiscal problems. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the City's response to the proposed LGA cuts. It was concurred that no specific cuts should be made at this time, but contingent plans should be made at a future workshop with staff. It was agreed that the Council would meet with the HRA and Don Bargen on April 13, 1992 and hold a goals and objectives workshop on March 23, 1992. 19. The Council acknowledged receipt of the Attorney's summary of the State open meeting law. 20. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a. Approve extension request - Dakota County Estates 6th Addition to March 31, 1993. b. Approve School/Conference Request - Parks and Recreation. c. Approve School/Conference Request - Miscellaneous Departments. d. Amend Friday recycling pickup schedule per the Assistant Engineer's memo. e. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire - Hazardous Materials. f. Approve School/Conference Request - Police - Minnesota Chief's Spring Training Institute. g. Approve School/Conference Request - Public Works - Sweeper School. h. Approve Completion of Probationary Period -Joy Pellicci. i. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire - Section School. j. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R41-92 approving negotiation of an agreement with MnDOT relating TH 50 and CSAH 31 intersection improvements. k. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R42-92 ratifying the Minnesota Government Data Practices compliance policy. l. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R43-92 approving negotiation of an agreement with MnDOT as it relates to the Southeast Area Storm Sewer project. m. Approve School/Conference Request - Building Inspector. n. Approve Annual Spring Clean Up Day as it relates to clean up day activities with Empire and Eureka Townships. o. Approve Payment of the Bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 21. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to authorize a payment of $36,680 to Scharber and Sons for the tractor and flail mower. VOTING FOR: Orr. Kuchera, Ratty, Galler. AGAINST: Mayer. MOTION CARRIED. 22. The Council next considered the Council meeting to be held in the northern part of the City. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the pros and cons of holding a special or regular meeting in the north part of the City. It was the consensus that the regular meeting be held at the Akin Road Elementary School. 23. The following items were discussed during roundtable: a. Weight based system - Update - Timing. b. Update on towing service agreement. Council Minutes - 3/16/92 - Page 4 c. Access Road - Reisingers - Not a farm access. d. Order by Bureau of Mediation Services - Public Works and Park and Recreation maintenance workers - No discussion of conditions of employment. e. Administration will be short staffed over the next few weeks. 24. MOTION by Orr, second by Kuchera to adjourn at 11:05 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, /iT Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved L//tp/q;A LT/mh