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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JUNE 1, 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 Galler, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following changes:
a. Add Farmington Preserve for discussion.
b. Move the 1991 Audit up on the agenda.
c. Remove item 7b - Parking Ordinance.
d. Remove item 9b - Dog Ordinance.
e. Remove item 11j - Water Testing - Bid Proposal.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to approve the minutes of the May 18, 1992 regular
meeting with the change on Page 4 that Engineer Kaldunski had replied "Higher" rather
than "Lower" in response to Art Holmes' question. Under Paragraph 9, Councilmember
Galler stated that the City has requested safety measures from the "County" rather
than "City". and Page 7, Paragraph 29 the date should be 6/8/92. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Orr to table the minutes of the May 19, 1992 special
meeting until the next Council meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
S. Ed Nelson, 700 Main Street, wished to address the minutes of the May 19, 1992.
Mr. Nelson stated that the minutes could be more explicit and that the minutes stated
opinion versus fact. Mayor Kuchera suggested that Mr. Nelson should forward his
comments to the City before the May 19, 1992 minutes are approved.
6. Henry Iwerks pointed out that the City staff should be doing a better job of
eradicating weeds, especially dandelions and creeping charlie. Mr. Iwerks noted
the following locations:
S.E. of Pedersen Auto,
North of Earl Anderson's,
Carlson Store Fixtures,
East of Ford Garage,
Vacant HRA lot SW of Hardees.
Mr. Iwerks also added that he was concerned about the Parks and Rec and Public Works
maintenance workers voting to join a union and stated the City Administrator should
have been aware that the workers were not happy.
7. Bud Lehr was wondering that, since the City did not have $25,000 for seal coating,
how could the City afford the Exchange Bank Building and Larson Building. Council-
member Galler stated that the buildings were purchased with CDBG funds which could
not be used for general operating expenses.
8. City Auditor Bill Lauer presented the City's 1991 Audit noting the following:
a. Report on internal controls.
b. Compliance letter.
c. Fund balance dropped $49,000 due to closing out the Senior Center Fund.
d. Most debt service and capital project funds were in good shape.
e. All enterprise funds have positive fund balances.
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f. Management Letter:
1. Simplification of Accounting Records
2. Due from the Farmington HRA
3. Funding of EDC by HRA
4. Collection of receivables
S. Debt service funds.
g. General Fund Balance should be increased.
Mayor Kuchera asked if there were any bond issues which should be refinanced. Finance
Director Henneke stated that he had contacted Springsted to see if it was feasible
to refund any bonds and at this time it was not. Two bonds had been refunded so
far in 1992. MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to accept the 1991 Audit. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
9. EDC Chair Galler presented a City Flag to Mayor Kuchera.
10. The Council next considered the County 1993-1997 CIP as outlined in the Admini-
strator's May 27th memo. Councilmember Rotty suggested the specific roads for bikeway
construction. Councilmembers Galler and Orr recommended the City have the County
explore all alternatives to expanding the library space. Various questions were
raised regarding the improvement of County Road 64 and County Road 74.
11. Mayor Kuchera opened the following public hearings at 8:00 P.M.
a. 2nd Street Parking,
b. Drainage Project - Everton Court.
The hearings were continued until later in the evening.
12. The Council continued discussion of the County 1993-1997 CIP. In response
to a question by Mayor Kuchera, Mr. Kaldunski stated that County Road 74's railroad
crossing was included in the CIP. MOTION by Rotty, second by Orr to forward the
comments noted in the Administrator's May 27, 1992 memo to the County. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
13. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing to consider the Everton
project. Engineer Kaldunski presented an overview of the project.
testimony was heard:
Court drainage
The following
Jeff Gehrke:
Sherri Westholder:
The whole project should be completed at onGe. Also
the people should not be assessed for a past City mistake.
(Agreed with Mr. Eisenzimmer.)
The drainage has always been horrendous. I'm sure
the Webbers are being flooded.
Who determines who pays for the City's mistake?
The Council can assess the improvement to the amount
benefitted.
My property won't benefit at all.
I don't care how it's fixed as long as it's fixed.
I have a concern with my day care business.
You would not be assessed for future storm sewer
improvements in the area.
If you are liable for lawsuits, you have the
obligation to pay for it.
Dennis Eisenzimmer:
Lynn Gehrke:
Attorney Harmeyer:
Lynn Gehrke:
Becky Webber:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Dennis Eisenzimmer:
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Cm. Orr:
We have an obligation to fix not to pay for it.
What is the timing for extending the sewer on 182nd Street?
No date has been set.
Why not install the whole project instead of adding
to the problem?
It's a matter of money.
Why not go to the south?
There's not enough grade.
Why not go to Exley?
Not enough grade.
Two options were mentioned. First - if the entire
project is constructed, assessments would run $6000 per
The do nothing option leaves the problem.
Cm. Ratty:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Lynn Gehrke:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Jeff Gehrke:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Dennis Eisenzimmer:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Cm. Orr:
lot along 182nd Street.
14. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing scheduled for 8:30 P.M. to consider the
feasibility report for Project 92-17 (FAA Expansion). The hearing was continued until
later in the evening.
15. The Everton Court hearing was continued.
Cm. Orr:
Cm. Galler:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Sherri Westholder:
Do we do the project now or defer it for 3 to 4 years?
How much is the concrete swale?
Approximately the same cost as pipe plus the maintenance
problem.
What about pumping?
That isn't feasible.
How would you do it? (to Eng. Kaldunski)
I'd say do the whole project, but I don't think the
City can afford it.
We sympathize with the Webbers. The project should be
done.
Becky Webber:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Mayor Kuchera:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Jeff Gehrke:
Eng. Kaldunski:
How is it to be assessed?
Over 10 years at 1~% over the prime. $17,000 divided
by 15 lots.
A lengthy discussion followed regarding high taxes, poor plowing and so on.
16. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
17. Discussion followed regarding annual cost of maintenance, ongoing maintenance
problems and moving Upper 182nd Street up on the CIP. MOTION by Orr, second by
Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R69-92 ordering Project 92-3a (Everton Court drainage)
and directing the Engineer to prepare plans and specifications. Comments followed
regarding the possibility of deferring the assessments. It was noted the project
would be assessed in the Fall with the possibility of deferring the assessments.
VOTING ON THE MOTION: VOTING FOR: Mayer, Orr, Ratty, Galler. AGAINST: Kuchera.
MOTION CARRIED.
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18. Mayor Kuchera opened the 2nd Street parking lot project public hearing. Engineer
Kaldunski presented an overview of the project. The following comments were considered.
Cm. Galler:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Pete Parker:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Pete Parker:
Cm. Orr:
Pete Parker:
Marv Wier:
Jerry Henricks:
Pete Parker:
Adm. Thompson:
drainage.
Marv Wier:
Henry Iwerks:
Cm. Galler:
Pete Parker:
Harvey Snyder:
space. I also own a
the parking.
Cm. Galler:
Harvey Snyder:
Cm. Orr:
Cm. Ratty:
Pete Parker:
Cm. Ratty:
Henry Iwerks:
Jerry Henricks:
Pete Parker:
Adm. Thompson:
Is there a proposed assessment roll?
No. Staff had no directions.
What are the "No Parking" signs for?
To prohibit parking on HRA property at the HRA's request.
Where did you get the demand for parking?
There have been complaints from businesses and developers
approaching the HRA.
We need businesses, not parking. There is plenty of
parking downtown.
$70,000 seems excessive for a parking lot. Why weren't
parking stalls installed on 4th Street?
Two HRA studies noted additional parking was needed,
plus various businesses have approached the HRA.
You don't need additional restaurants in the downtown
area. $70,000 is a lot of money for 33 parking spots.
Over half is for improvement which is needed with or
without a parking lot, such as landscaping or storm
We do not need additional parking lots.
These things all cost money.
Only if you try to improve things.
Where are all of the people in favor of the parking?
I've talked to people who are in favor of it. There
is a property owner across the street who needs the
business with off street parking and I'm still in favor of
Has the Chamber of Commerce taken a position?
No.
It was the downtown owners who originally wanted the
parking.
Is there a parking problem after 4:30 P.M.?
There could be.
Has restricting employee parking been looked at?
The Coast to Coast is closing and it's not because
of lack of parking.
(HRA Director - outlined HRA's recommendations to assess
entire downtown.)
Who is ordering the project?
The City will order the project, but the HRA is in
favor of it.
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Cm. Ratty:
Pete Parker:
If there were not assessments, would you be in favor?
No. I don't think things will change until employees
quit parking on front of their businesses.
I disagree. The project is important to the downtown
area.
Harvey Snyder:
Mayor Kuchera:
Jerry Henricks:
Cm. Ratty:
Controlled Air has a lot of employees and they will
fill it up.
That could be a problem.
If they are company vehicles, they couldn't park overnight.
MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
19. A discussion followed regarding financing the project. HRA Executive Director
Henricks stated he would look into Mr. Pettis renting some stalls. Mayor Kuchera
and Councilmember Rotty asked if volunteer labor could be used. MOTION by Orr,
second by Rotty to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R70-92 ordering the project and directing
the preparation of plans and specifications excluding sodding and 2" diameter trees.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
20. Councilmember Galler requested the Chamber of Commerce downtown merchants and
Chamber of Commerce Gambling Board offer their recommendations.
21. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing to consider Project 92-17 - FAA Expansion
(Locust Street). Engineer Kaldunski presented an overview of the project. The
following comments were received.
Don Senrick:
Dave Sersen:
My water is fine. The only improvement which is needed
is to get rid of the garbage trucks.
My property is a rental. It would be nice to keep
the school grounds.
The FAA has purchased the property.
What is the height of the buildings?
I haven't heard. I believe it is a single story.
The north and south buildings are one story.
Can the FAA be assessed?
We would expect them to pay for their share.
Is Division Street feasible?
The FAA didn't seem interested. Also, Division Street
may be vacated.
Is there time to research it?
Eng. Kaldunski:
Mayor Kuchera:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Bob Smith (FAA):
Mayor Kuchera:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Cm. Orr:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Cm. Galler:
Bob Smith:
Cm. Galler:
We may start this Fall.
We'll look at the Division Street vacation if you (Bob
Smith) ask if Division Street would be acceptable.
The FAA may not wish to pay for a second study.
What does a vacated street mean?
The street no longer exists. It was given back to
the property owners.
Bob Smith:
Roger Kraft:
Eng. Kaldunski:
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Bob Smith:
Richard Johnson:
Bob Smith:
Is this a government facility for federal employee's
only?
Primarily, yes.
Will it be a secured area?
There will be a separate entrance.
Harvey Snyder:
MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to continue the hearing until June 15, 1992
at 8:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
22. The Council next considered the proposed amendments to the assessment policy
for limited access roads and storm sewer laterals as outlined. The following concerns
were raised.
Limited Access Roads
a. Equalize assessments for both sides of the road.
b. Buildable units would be equalized.
c. Equalize assessments between fully unimproved lots with farmsteads and acreage
with single family residents.
Storm Water Laterals
a. Areas broken into subdrainage areas and lots upstream of catch basins would
be assessed.
b. Project 92-3 assessments were based on this policy.
MOTION by Kuchera, second by Orr to amend the assessment policy for limited access
roads and storm sewer laterals as presented and discussed. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
23. MOTION by Galler, second by Rotty to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Approve capital outlay request - Parks and Recreation - playground equipment -
$11,896 (plus sand and timbers) and to transfer $5,000 from the playground equip-
ment (ballfields) CIP to the park improvement fund to reimburse for the pool
heater.
b. Approve temporary 3.2 beer licenses for Farmington Youth Hockey Softball Tournament
on June 20th, Farmington Independent Softball on June 20th and 21st, and FASA
Softball/Mt. Dew Days on June 25th thru June 27th.
c. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R71-92 setting a public hearing for July 6, 1992 at 7:30 P.M.
to consider the vacation of the alley in Block 3, Greenway Addition.
d. Set a public hearing for June 15, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. to consider a mineral extraction
permit application for Hoffbeck Trucking/Royle Huber at 210th Street and Fairgreen
Avenue.
e. Approve City comments - EIS Scoping Document for Regional Airport per the City
Administrator's memo dated May 28, 1992.
f. Approve disposal of junk - Public Works Department.
g. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R72-92 accepting the feasibility report and setting a public
hearing for June 15, 1992 at 8:15 P.M. for ENRON sewer improvements.
h. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R73-92 amending developers agreement for Dakota County
Estates 7th Addition - Parkland Dedication.
i. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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24. The Council next considered a quit claim deed for the west 150' of Dr. Murray
Hunter's property (Clinic). Harvey Snyder stated the judge who awarded the condem-
nation inadvertently included the Clinic property which was not involved in the
condemnation. Mr. Snyder stated he had a memo from the City Administrator dated in
1976 requesting the City Attorney correct the mistake. Administrative Assistant
Finstuen stated the City records supported Mr. Snyder. MOTION by Orr, second by
Kuchera to approve a quit claim deed as proposed contingent upon review of the City
Attorney. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
25. The Council next discussed the
Bell updated the Council, noting he
he wished to talk to him directly.
responded, requesting $4000/acre.
staff proceed with condemnation on
MOTION CARRIED.
Farmington Preserve. Parks and Recreation Director
had not written to Mr. Malinski yet because
Mr. Bell stated that only Mr. Stegmaier had
MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to have City
the Stegmaier and Reisinger property. APIF,
26. The following items were discussed during roundtable:
a. Meeting with Sienna on June 3, 1992.
b. Arbitration with Local 320 coming soon.
c. Meeting on June 8, 1992 - Growth Issues.
d. Meeting on June 22, 1992 - Exchange Bank Building.
e. Weed policy to remain the same.
f. Design of Lamperts building.
27. MOTION by Mayer, second by Orr to adjourn at 11:10 P.M. APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved
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