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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.03.89 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JANUARY 3, 1989 1. Acting Mayor Sprute called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Galler, Kuchera, Mayer, McKnight, Sprute. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. Administrator Thompson administered the oath of office to Mayor Kuchera and Councilmembers Mayer, McKnight and Galler. 3. MOTION by Galler, second by Mayer to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Elwood "Gil" Gilbertson congratulated the Mayor and new Councilmembers and stated that he looked forward to their tenure in office. LaVonne Nicolai welcomed the Mayor and new Councilmembers on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. 5. The Council next considered the proposed Planner's Contract. Questions were raised regarding the duties and responsibilities of the position. Councilmember Sprute noted that the contract should be clarified to state that the Planner report to the Administrative Assistant. Discussion followed regarding the increase of the hourly rate from $30 to $35 per hour and that the budget had been increased from $18,000 to $25,000. Administrator Thompson stated that the hourly rate had not been increased for some time and that the increase in the budget was for updating the Comprehensive Plan. It was also noted that the HRA paid the Planner $35 per hour. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R1-89 approving the 1989 Planner's Contract with Charles Tooker with the clarification that he report to the Administrative Assistant and at $32.00 per hour. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing scheduled for 7:15 P.M. to consider the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relating to landscaping. Administrator Thompson reported that the Planning Commission had tabled action on the Council's recommendation. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to continue the hearing until February 6, 1989 at 7:15 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. General Services Superintendent Kaldunski presented the bid tabulation on the automated garbage truck and containers. Mr. Kaldunski stated that he had not received clarification of the bids from the contractors and recommended action be tabled until clarification is received. Administrator Thompson recommended that a special meeting be held to fully discuss the proposed sqlid waste system. It was the consensus of the Council to hold a special meeting on January 11, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss solid waste. 8. The Council next received an update from the Administrator regarding the Southeast Area Stor~ Sewer project. Mr. Thompson stated that the Watershed Board's plan could not be approved until the State had completed its review, and that limited State staffing was causing a delay in review of the plans. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R2-89 urging the State Legislature to provide adequate staffing for timely Watershed Plan review. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. It was the consensus of the Council that staff urge the Vermillion River Watershed Board to complete the Southeast Area Storm Sewer project as soon as possible. 10. The Council next considered the Dakota County Legislative Issues as presented by the City Administrator. A lengthy discussion followed. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. RJ-89 endorsing the 1989 Legislative Policies with the following changes: a. Eliminate the Wheelage Tax. b. Road impact fees not be mandated. c. Modify language relating to public agencies not being active in solid waste collection. d. Delete language relating to the endorsement of a south metro airport. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. The Council next considered a proposed joint powers agreement with Dakota County relating to landfill abatement funding. It was the consensus of the Council to table action on the agreement until the January 11, 1989 special meeting. 12. The Council next considered an agency agreement with MnDOT relating to Federally funded projects. Councilmember Mayer expressed several concerns with the agreement. Councilmember Sprute stated that he concurred with the concerns, but the City had no choice if it wished to have any Federally funded road projects undertaken in the City. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the agency agreement with MnDOT as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. The Council next took action relating to the following 1989 Annual Organizational matters: A. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to appoint Councilmember Sprute as Acting Mayor. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. B. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute to designate the Farmington Independent as the official newspaper. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. C. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the following: 1. Official Depositories a. First National Bank of Farmington b. 1st State Bank of Castle Rock c. Midwest Federal - Farmington d. Shearson, Lehman, Hutton 2. Types of Investments a. Passbook b. Checking c. CD's d. Repurchase Agreements 3. Policy All funds to be invested in Farmington financial institutions if they can come within 1% of Shearson, Lehman, Hutton. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes - January 3, 1989 C. No action was taken on the Council By-Laws. D. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to approve the following bonds: 1. Public Employees Blanket Bond, United Fire~aridCasualty $50,000 2. Farmington Lanes - Western Surety 5,000 3. Long Branch Saloon - Western Surety 5,000 4. American Legion - Auto Owners Insurance 5,000 5. VFW Club - Auto Owners Insurance 5,000 6. Eagles Aerie 4031 - Auto Owners Insurance 5,000 APIF, MOTION CARRIED. E. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight that all sworn personnel in the Farmington Police nepartment be designated as process servers during 1989. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . F. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R4-89 establishing fees and charges for licenses and permits with the following changes: Saunas and Massage Parlors - Annual Business - $5,000 Landfills, Sludge Ash, Incinerator Ash, etc. - Initial Fee - $100,000 Renewal Fee - $40,000 $20/ton APIF, MOTION CARRIED. G. The Council reviewed the applicants for Boards and Commissions. No action was taken. H. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to appoint Jack McKnight to the ALF Ambulance Board. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve request to attend School and Conference - Police - Field Training Officer. b. Approve request to attend School and Conference - Solid Waste - Household Hazardous Waste. c. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to appoint Administrator Thompson to the RTB Technical Advisory Board. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to grant blanket approval to attend the LMC conference for local officials. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. During roundtable the following issues were discussed: a. Invite Planning Commission to the January 11, 1989 special meeting. b. 1989/1990 Goals and Objectives on the next agenda. 18. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, {~K{~:or- - Approved /-/'1- c&C\