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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR.
OCTOBER 19, 1992
1. Acting Mayor Galler called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Galler, Mayer, Orr, Rotty.
Members Absent: Kuchera.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Harmeyer.
2. MOTION by Orr, second by Mayer to approve the agenda with the following changes:
a. Remove item lIe - Open Burning Permits - for general discussion.
b. Delete item IlL - Change Order for Project 92-15.
c. Delete item 11n - Change Order for Project 92-7.
d. Add Joint Planning Commission/Council/HRA meeting.
e. Remove item lIt - Plans and Specifications for Project 92-17 for general discussion.
f. Remove item lIb - Donation from 8th Grade Health Class - for general discussion.
g. Remove item lId - Snowmobile Ordinance - from the Consent Agenda.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to approve the minutes of the October 5, 1992
regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. Administrator Thompson updated the Council on Mayor Kuchera's condition.
5. Administrator Thompson presented a request by Tim Carr to grant an exception
to hooking into the City sanitary sewer system if it becomes available in the future.
Discussion followed regarding setting precedent and other possible hardships in the
future. The Council directed staff to look into defining hardships and developing
a policy and return at the first meeting in February.
6. MOTION by Orr, second by Galler to terminate the Duo Plastics TIF District #1
letter of credit after December 31, 1995 per recommendation of the City Administrator.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. The Council next considered a revised 220th Street Maintenance Agreement proposed
by the Eureka Town Board. Town Board Members Ray Kadlec and George Johnson explained
the changes as noted in the Administrator's October 15, 1992 memo. Mr. Kadlec also
requested ice control be added to snow removal. Discussion followed regarding the
east/west spreading of gravel. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to approve the agreement
with the changes proposed by Eureka Township and adding "ice control" and clarifying
that flood damage is shared on a 50/50 basis. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. MOTION by Rotty, second by Mayer to extend the plat filing deadline of Silver
Springs 2nd Addition until May 15, 1993. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. MOTION by Mayer, second by Orr to proclaim November 13-20, 1992 as Minnesota
Chemical Health Week and designating Ted Dau and Joy Pellicci as City representatives.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. MOTION by Galler, second by Mayer to advertise for applicants to the Heritage
Preservation Commission with a cut off date of November 11, 1992. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Council Minutes - 10/19/92 - Page 2
11. The Council next considered the proposed ordinance change relating to snowmobile
restrictions 'outlined in the Police Chief's October 6, 1992 memo. Questions followed
regarding parkland trails and restrictions. MOTION by Rotty, second by Mayer to
adopt ORDINANCE NO. 092-290 relating to snowmobile restrictions as presented. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
12. It was the consensus of the Council that any changes in the Parkland Dedication
Ordinance would be applied retroactively to building permits issued in Dakota County
Estates 7th Addition. The ordinance was tabled until the next regular meeting.
13. MOTION by Rotty, second by Galler to approve the plans and specifications for
Project No. 92-17 (Locust Street/FAA) and authorizing the advertisement for bids.
VOTING FOR: Mayer, Ratty, Galler. ABSTAIN: Orr. MOTION CARRIED.
14. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to adopt RESOLUTION R126-92 accepting the donation
of $190.25 from the 8th Grade Health Class. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
15. MOTION by Mayer, second by Orr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R127-92 authorizing Ken
Kuchera and Byron Reed to issue open burning permits. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
16. MOTION by Orr, second by Rotty to adopt the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R128-92 adopting an agreement with the developer of Riverside
Plat relating to cost sharing for a floodway study.
b. Approve application for trail grants.
c. Approve School/Conference Request - Engineering - MnDOT Training.
d. Amend Public Works job descriptions relating to Class "A" licenses.
e. Set Public Hearing for November 2, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. to consider zoning amend-
ment relating to lot coverage in R-2 zone.
f. Approve budget adjustments as presented.
g. Approve School/Conference Request - Finance - IRS/Social Security.
h. Approve School/Conference Request - Parks - Annual Conference.
i. Approve Change Order #1 - Project No. 92-16 - Arcon Construction - Add $4,104.47.
j. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R129-92 accepting assessment roll for Project 92-7 and setting
a public hearing for November 16, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. to consider such roll.
k. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R130-92 accepting assessment roll for Project 92-8 and setting
a public hearing for November 16, 1992 at 8:00 P.M. to consider such roll.
I. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R131-92 accepting assessment roll for Project 92-9 and setting
a public hearing for November 16, 1992 at 7:00 P.M. to consider such roll.
m. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R132-92 accepting assessment roll for Project 92-16 and
setting a public hearing for November 16, 1992 at 8:30 P.M. to consider such
roll.
n. Approve School/Conference Request - Administration/Finance/Police/Parks and
Recreation.
o. Approve Payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
17. The Council'set a special joint meeting of the Planning Commission and HRA for
October 26, 1992 at 6:00 P.M. at the Senior Center to discuss the following:
a. Elm Park/Rosebrier Apartments,
b. Discuss the role of the HPC,
c. Architectural Standards including garage/storage facilities,
d. Low Density Housing.
18. The Council concurred with the Police Chief's October 14, 1992 memo relating
to disaster relief and agreed not to authorize an audit necessary to apply for relief.
Council Minutes - 10/19/92 - Page 3
19. The Council considered the proposed Blighted Properties Program as outlined
in the Dakota County HRA Executive Director's letter dated October 14, 1992. Housing
specialist Tracy Chamberlain outlined the Richfield Program. The following concerns
were noted:
a. targeting blighted property;
b. eliminating speculation by tying the buyer into building a house and occupy
within a specified time period;
c. create an eligible list of houses vs. advertising;
d. defining substandard housing and developing criteria;
e. attempt to preserve before removing.
Staff was directed to negotiate an administrative agreement with the Dakota County
HRA and develop program policy for Council review.
20. The following items were discussed during roundtable:
a. Water Meters - press releases, hardships, policies, etc. - possible meeting with
Water Board.
b. 190th Street/Nelsen Hills Farm - removal of junked auto and large washout without
silt fence.
c. HRA Loan - any arbitration.
d. Pine Knoll Sewer - special meeting.
e. Administrator to serve as City representative to VRWMC nominating committee.
f. Councilmember Orr and staff to meet with Empire Township representatives.
g. Lampert's Open House - October 22, 1992.
h. 19330 Euclid Path - water shutoff sticking up.
21. MOTION by Mayer, second by Orr to adjourn at 9:30 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
~spectfullY submitted,
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Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved
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