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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.01.89 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 1, 1989 1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Kuchera, Mayer, McKnight, Sprute, Galler. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. Mayor Kuchera presented plaques and commendations to the following persons: Phyllis Kelly -PARAC, Council, Mayor, Farmington Centennial Ken Gerten - Clerk, Planning Commission, Council, Civil Defense Director Dan Whittier - Council, HRA Denny Donaldson - Council Rolin Sampson - Planning Commission 3. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove School/Conference request for Solid Waste Coordinator from the consent agenda for general discussion. b. Remove the Sexual Harassment policy from the agenda. c. Remove item 13b - Low Income Tax Credit from the agenda. d. Add County Highway Improvements to the agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the April 12, 1989 special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. MOTION by Kuchera, second by McKnight to approve the minutes of the April 17, 1989 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. A number of concerned citizens appeared before the Council to discuss the proposed County burn plant. Denny Donaldson stated that he was disappointed that no members of the City Council spoke out against the burn plant at the last County meeting when the Board approved the sites for EIS review. A lengthy discussion followed which mainly centered on the Council actively opposing the burn plant. The Council noted that there would be a special meeting on May 2, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. at Akin Road Elementary School with County officials to discuss the plant. 7. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider the proposed T.H. 50 Industrial Park Sanitary Sewer. City Engineer Kaldunski gave a brief overview of the project noting that the sewer would start at the interceptor at T.H. 50 and CSAH 31 and run east along TH 50 approximately 1 mile. Mr. Kaldunski stated that estimated lateral benefits would be $17.69/1f and trunk charges would be $1,048.33/acre. EDC Director Jerry Henricks stated the sewer was essential to a proposed industrial park. Administrator Thompson noted that the estimates did not include easement costs. Mr. Henricks presented a proposed developers agreement for the proposed industrial park, noting that it was more in the form of a letter of intent. Attorney Grannis stated that the agreement was only a general concept that the City would pursue using TIF in the park. May 1, 1989 Regular meeting Mr. Kaldunski stated he had received the following calls: - Stella Hammer didn't want to be assessed. _ Don Peterson didn't want to be assessed. Also, the City should consider running the sewer to the south. _ ENRON have sewer available presently and would like to know what impact that would have on the assessments. - Duo Plastics are in favor. Harvey Snyder stated that he was working with the developer on the industrial park and that the sewer was critical to the development. Mr. Snyder stated that he would like to see the assessment further to the north to include the entire proposed development. Administrator Thompson stated that the City could only assess within the MUSA area. Mayor Kuchera asked how the property was to be developed to the north. Administrator Thompson presented a conceptual layout of the entire area north of TH 50. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. Councilmember Sprute stated that he was excited about the industrial park, but felt the City should run the sewer to the south. Mr. Kaldunski stated the sewer was not deep enough at that location and would restrict service to the west. Mr. Kaldunski outlined the layout of the service to Flagstaff Avenue. Councilmember Sprute stated that he felt that a great deal of sewer was being wasted because Northern Natural Gas may not use it. Mr. Kaldunski stated that Northern Natural Gas could potentially use the service if their property was developed and they would be assessed. Donovan Mayer asked if $75,000 was enough for dewatering. Mr. Kaldunski stated that it should be. Councilmember Sprute asked if any rock would be encountered. Mr. Kaldunski stated that borings and previous work in the area indicated there was no rock. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R25-89 approving Project No. 89-5 (T.H. Industrial Park Sanitary Sewer) and ordering the plans and specifications. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight recognizing the HRA as the City's contact agency for the proposed industrial park and endorsing the concept of using TIF. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. The Council next reviewed the proposed Solid Waste Ordinance and policies. Administrator Thompson explained that the ordinance and policies were required to ensure that the City's new automated collection system worked effectively and to help the City comply with State mandates. A lengthy discussion follwed regarding the ordinance and policies. Some of the concerns were using 60 gallon containers, plastic bags, senior citizen credits, Council approval of policies and alley collection. It was the consensus of the Council that staff return an interim ordinance addressing the mandatory use of 90 gallon containers and a work session be set at a future date to discuss the entire ordinance. 11. The Council next reviewed the proposed plans and specifications for the Fire Department Tanker Truck. Discussion focused on the listing of specific brand items. Tom Hemish stated that the Fire Department wanted specific brands in order to ensure uniformity in Department equipment. City Attorney Grannis stated that the use of specific brands could be subject to challenge if a vendor could prove it prohibited them from bidding and the City would not show they were necessary. City Engineer Kaldunski stated that the statement "or equivalent" could be added and to list who was to determine what was equivalent or exceeded the standard. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R26-89 May 1~ 1989 Regular Meeting approving Plans and Specifications for the Fire Department Tanker truck, adding a paragraph stating items equal to or exceeding the specific brand items as determined by the Fire Chief would be accepted and ordering the advertisement of bids. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. The Council next considered amending the City's complaint policy by requ1r1ng persons registering complaints to give their names. Administrator Thompson stated concerns regarding the requirement as outlined in his April 11th memo. Council member Mayer stated that he requested such a change because he did not want the City to be used in personal disputes. Councilmember Sprute stated that the complaint form should be amended to include the persons interest in the complaint. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to require persons to give their names when making complaints, except in routine complaints, and to add a line requiring individuals to state their interest in making the complaint. VOTING FOR: SPRUTE, MAYER. VOTING AGAINST: MC KNIGHT, KUCHERA, GALLER. MOTION FAILED. 13. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R27-89 accepting the quote of Diamond 5 Wrecking to raze the house at 109 4th Street and to authorize execution of a contract. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. City Engineer Kaldunski presented the proposed request for assistance for storm sewer construction/sanitary sewer rehab from the MPCA Revolving Loan Program as outlined in his April 28th memo. It was the consensus that the letter be forwarded to the MPCA. 15. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to approve the 1990 ALF Budget as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. The Council next considered the establishment of a stormwater utility to finance storm sewer construction. Finance Director Henneke outlined the various financing options as outlined in his April 28th memo. Mr. Henneke stated that based on all the pros and cons of the various options, the most favorable was the stormwater utility. City Engineer Kaldunski outlined the various proposed storm sewer projects including the 2nd Street and southeast area project, and stressed that these projects could not be constructed unless a funding mechanism was set in place. A lengthy discussion followed. Councilmembers Mayer and Sprute indicated that all properties should be included in the utility. Mayor Kuchera stated that he was concerned that the property owners who already paid for trunk improvements would be critical. Administrator Thompson stated that he was not seeking approval of the utility or policies, but required direction in order to begin implementing the utility. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera directing staff to pursue the stormwater utility including all developed properties. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to accept the proposed ponding easement in the northeast corner of Dakota County Estates 2nd as proposed. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 18. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Blanket approval to attend the LMC Annual Conference. b. Approve refund of towing charges. c. Approve the hiring of a permanent part time Liquor Store Clerk - Shannon Rolfing. d. Approve School/Conference request - Liquor Store - Lotus 1,2,3. e. Approve Payment #1 to Macqueen Equipment - 90 Gallon Containers - $83,954.16 May 1, 1989 Regular Meeting f. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 19. Mayor Kuchera stated that he felt it was time that the City Council consider the need for a Solid Waste Coordinator. Administrator Thompson stated that while, the Co-Compost Plant was presently on hold, there was still need for solid waste planning, especially with the new mandates and automated system. Councilmember Sprute stated that if there was a concern regarding the Solid Waste Coordinator's duties, he should be asked to appear before the Council, but in the mean time, he was still an employee of the City and should be allowed to attend conferences. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to approve the School and Conference request for the Solid Waste Coordinator. VOTING FOR: SPRUTE, GALLER, MAYER. VOTING AGAINST: KUCHERA, MC KNIGHT. MOTION CARRIED. 20. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to appoint Kay Inouye to the Senior Center Advisory Council. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 21. City Engineer Kaldunski presented the various County road improvements scheduled for 1990 as outlined in his May 1st memo. Mr. Kaldunski noted that while certain improvements were scheduled to be funded 100% by the County, the Council had the option of authorizing other improvements on a 55/45 percent County/City share. Mr. Kaldunski recommended the Council limit the City's share to $10,000 which would be funded from the City's road and bridge fund. Mr. Kaldunski stated the options outlined in his May 1st memo. MOTION by Kuchera, second by McKnight to pursue the following improvements: 180th Street - Southbound 12' bypass lane Lower 182nd Street - Northbound 12' bypass lane High School Entrance - Southbound 12' bypass lane High School Entrance - Northbound 12' right turn lane APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 22. During roundtable the following items were discussed: a. Special meeting to discuss ponding policies tentatively set for May 9, 1989. b. Agenda for May 2nd meeting set. c. Letters from concerned citizens regarding the burn plant should receive personal responses from Council members. d. Hardee's stop signs - location. e. Council should consider planting trees for Dan Whittier, Phyllis Kelly and Ken Gerten. 23. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to adjourn at 1:15 A.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . ;r7~:tted' Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved s/\c; -1J~