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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.17.89 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR APRIL 17, 1989 1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Kuchera, Mayer, Galler, McKnight. Members Absent: Sprute. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item 8b - Complaint Policy b. Remove item 11c - Flagstaff Bridges - from Consent Agenda for general discussion. APIF, motion carried. 3. Mayor Kuchera opened the annual Board of Equalization at 7:00 P.M. Bill Peterson from the Dakota County Assessor's office stated that he would hear appeals from the property owners in the meeting room across the hall. 4. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to approve the minutes of the March 29, 1989 special meeting. APIF, motion carried. 5. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to approve the minutes of the April 3, 1989 regular meeting with the following correction to Paragraph #15: Councilmember McKnight asked what the need was to subscribe to the National Rifleman's Association. After further discussion, MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to authorize the payment of bills including the expenditure to the NRA. APIF, motion carried. APIF, motion carried. 6. The Council next considered a resolution opposing the proposed construction of a burn plant by the County. It was noted that a group of citizens were presently meeting at the Akin Road Elementary School in apparent opposition to the burn plant. Administrator Thompson stated that Commissioner Joe Harris had requested an opportunity to meet with the Council to discuss the matter. It was noted that any such meeting would have to be open to the public. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to table the resolution until the Council has a chance to discuss the matter with County representatives. Voting for: Mayer, McKnight, Galler. Against: Kuchera. APIF, motion carried. 7. It was the consensus of the Council that it tentatively schedule a meeting with Commissioner Harris on May 2, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. with the location to be determined by staff. 8. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R20-89 supporting legislation banning plastic containers. APIF, motion carried. 9. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R21-89 opposing legislation relating to amending the Fiscal Disparities Act. APIF, motion carried. Minutes - April 17, 1989 10. Mark Williams, representing the Eagles Club informed the Council that the Eagles Club wished to donate a bus, worth approximately $15,000, to the City for transporting Senior Citizens. Park and Recreation Director Bell indicated that the cost of operating the bus would be offset by fees, which are now being paid to Marschall Bus Lines. Mr. Bell stated that the City would still use Marschall Bus Line for larger trips. Mr. Bell added that he had received a letter from DARTS, Inc. stating that they would accept the donation and operate the bus. Mr. Bell stated that he would prefer the City operate the bus and, if it did not work out, the City could turn it over to DARTS. Mr. Bell stated that the City should accept the donation with the understanding the bus could be used for non-senior related activities. Concerns were raised regarding driver qualifications, insurance and housing. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R22-89 accepting the donation of the bus from the Eagles Club. APIF, motion carried. 11. Bob Russek of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates presented a Space Needs Study. Mr. Russek outlined the study, noting: a. While the existing facility and property is undersized, it could be upgraded to serve Park and Recreation needs. b. Building, property configuration. c. Total proposed cost of $1,048,030 (excluding storage for solid waste). d. Comparative costs between steel, concrete block and prefab concrete designs. Administrator Thompson noted that the financial alternatives had not been completed by the following alternatives were available: a. Revenue Bonds (no referendum) b. G.O. Bonds (referendum required) c. Lease/purchase (no referendum) d. Tax Increment (remote possibility). Mr. Thompson noted that while there were alternatives which do not require a referendum, Councils generally use a referendum to indicate support. It was the consensus of the Council that the General Services Department was in great need of additional space, noting poor working conditions and potential morale problems. Councilmember Mayer stated that he would only favor financing by a referendum and that it would be difficult to get voter approval. Councilmember Mayer suggested looking at specific sites including the waste water treatment site and also to look into reducing the cost of the building. Mr. Russek suggested the Council talk to the General Services employees to get a feel for their needs and to tour facilities in surrounding communities. Administrator Thompson stated that the Council should develop unanimous support for the facility or it would not be possible to convince the voters it is needed. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to accept the report and to direct staff to look at sites, alternate construction costs and financing and to report back to the Council. APIF, motion carried. 12. The Council reconvened the Equalization meeting. Mary MacEnany addressed the Council, stating that she had improved her property to take care of water problems and was rewarded by an increase of $19,000 in valuation which exceeded construction costs. Ms. MacEnany stated that she could not sell her house for the valuation set by the Assessor. Bill Peterson noted that Dakota County had over 100,000 parcels of property, and it was not possible with available staff Minutes - April 17, 1989 to individually inspect each parcel. Therefore, the County had to rely on surrounding markets, building data and building permits. Mr. Peterson noted that a County employee would individually inspect each person's property who appeared at the meeting. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to close the hearing. APIF, motion carried. 13. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R23-89 directing the engineering firm of Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik to prepare a feasibility report on stormwater drainage in the S~ of Section 13 and SE~ of Section 14. APIF, motion carried. 14. A number of residents addressed the council on their concerns relating to the County's Resource Recovery Facility. It was indicated that they had just concluded a meeting at which approximately 250 residents were present, and were quite concerned about the possibility of the County facility being located within one mile of their homes. A lengthy discussion followed. It was indicated that the Council planned to meet with Joe Harris on May 2, 1989 to discuss the facility. The citizens were requesting leadership from the Council in opposing selection of the site. Councilmember Galler stated that leadership would only carry their opposition so far and that the strength of the opposition should be built on a "grassroots" level. The Council was informed that there would be a meeting on April 24, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. at the Akin Road Elementary School to further discuss the matter. 15. MOTION by Galler, second by Mayer to expand the police selection list per the recommendation in the Police Chief's memo of April 7, 1989. APIF, motion carried. 16. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Mayer to approve the installation of a new doorway to the EDC Office and budget adjustment per the recommendation in the Administrative Assistant's memo dated April 11, 1989. APIF, motion carried. 17. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to approve the Fire Department By-Law Amendment relating to probationary employees attending Fire Fighter I Course and rookies attending an Emergency Vehicle Driving Course. APIF, motion carried. 18. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to appoint Jerry Henricks as the City's representative to the MAC Airlake Airport Advisory Committee. APIF, motion carried. 19. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to amend the Developer's Agreements for Dakota County Estates 2nd and 4th Additions by extending the completion date until October 1, 1989 provided the Developer extends the expiration date of the letter of credit 30 days beyond the completion date and clarifies the letter of credit covers improvements in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th additions. APIF, motion carried. 20. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve the appointment of Jay Clinkscales, Trent Larson and Troy Corrigan as new firefighters. b. Approve capital outlay request - Fire Department - breathing apparatus - $5,400. c. Approve School/Conference reqeust - Finance - secretarial seminar. d. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. Minutes - April 17, 1989 21. Councilmember Mayer asked General Services Superintendent Kaldunski to clarify the requested action on the Flagstaff bridges. Mr. Kaldunski stated that he was requesting the Council direct Bonestroo to prepare plans and specifications for the two Flagstaff Bridges north of 195th Street utilizing MSA and FAU funding. MOTION by Mayer, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R24-89 ordering the engineering firm of Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik to prepare plans and specifications for the replacement of the two Flagstaff Bridges north of 195th Street (L3269 and L3270) utilizing MSA and FAU funding. APIF, motion carried. 22. MOTION by Kuchera, second by McKnight to adjourn at 10:45 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, j(7 Y2r' - Larry Thompson City Administrator ~ s-\/<6q