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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JUNE 19, 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. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
1. Remove Item 7a - Approve Dakota County Estates 6th Preliminary Plat/Final
2. Remove Item 7b - Approve Dakota County Estates 6th Developers Agreement
3. Remove Item 8i - Feasibility Report for Project 89-3
4. Remove Item 9a - Insurance Claim
5. Remove Item llf from the consent agenda for general discussion.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the May 31, 1989
special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of the June 5, 1989
regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. Richard Johnson presented a petition to the City Council to locate a senior
housing project at 3rd and Spruce Streets. Administrator Thompson stated the
petition should be accepted and forwarded to the HRA and Planning Commission for
their consideration. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to accept the petition
and forward it to the HRA and Planning Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to set a public hearing for July 6, 1989
at 7:15 P.M. to consider amending the zoning ordinance. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to set a public hearing to rezone Lots 1-6
and Lots 7-10, Block 18, Town of Farmington from B-3 to R-3 for July 6, 1989 at
7:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. The Council next considered a proposed ordinance amending the City's penalty
ordinance to conform with State Law. City Attorney Grannis indicated that the
ordinance should be amended by removing "The City Council shall have the power and
is hereby authorized to declare that the" and add "A" to the beginning of the
sentence. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to adopt ORDINANCE 089-215 amending
Title 1-4-1 of the City Code relating to penalties. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. The Council next considered a memo from the Administrator dated June 15, 1989
relating to private incineration of garbage. It was the consensus of the Council
that the Administrator invite Commissioner Harris to the July 17, 1989 meeting and
to place this matter and incinerator ash disposal on the agenda for discussion.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. The Council next considered the Planning Commission recommendation regarding the
review of the Dakota County Estates PUD. Administrator Thompson reviewed the PUD
with the Council, noting the mixed use of single family, quads and high density
residential and commercial. Councilmember Mayer stated that from the Planning Commission
minutes, it appeared that the Planning Commission did not understand his concerns.
It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be placed on a future agenda and
that Councilmembers write down their concerns, and the Council will meet with
the Planning Commission to discuss the matter.
~ 11. The Council next considered a code violation regarding the placement of fill
~ without a grading permit at 20522 Akin Road. Administrator Thompson recommended
that the owner either apply for a grading permit or remove the fill. Superintendent
of General Services Kaldunski stated that he had discussed the matter with the
DNR and Army Corps of Engineers. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to set a
deadline of June 30, 1989 for the owner to submit a complete grading application and
if the deadline is not met, the Superintendent of General Services is to demand the
fill be removed immediately or the matter will be turned over to the Police Department
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12. The Council next considered the Duo Plastics expansion. Administrator Thompson
stated that the developer's agreement which would change the funding from the City
providing up front financing to a "pay as you go" method. Administrator Thompson
also recommended that the Council approve the actions outlined in EDC Director
Geral Henrick's memo dated June 16, 1989 relating to IDRs. Jim Romberger of Duo
Plastics stated that he had reviewed the "pay as you go" proposal and that he
would prefer not to change the previously approved developers agreement. MOTION
by McKnight, second by Kuchera supporting the expansion project by Duo Plastics.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera concurring with the application for
allocation of bonding authority for tax exempt financing under Federal Tax Law.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
14. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R42-89 granting
preliminary approval to a proposed industrial development project by Duo Plastics,
Inc. under the Municipal Industrial Development Act and authorizing application
for bond issuance authority therefore. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
15. MOTION by Kuchera, second by McKnight that the 1% deposit for IRBs be
provided by Duo Plastics by June 21, 1989 to be submitted to the State of Minnesota
thereafter. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
16. The Council next considered the General Services Space needs. Administrator
Thompson stated that staff had recommended against constructing a metal building
on the Fire Hall site for reasons outlined in the June 14, 1989 memo. Finance
Director Henneke presented a summary of a lease proposal by Ken Hanson, Jr. for
his building. Mayor Kuchera stated that George Marschall had contacted him regarding
the possible purchase of his property. Councilmember Mayer stated that if the
Council was opposed to the existing site in a residential area, it should also be
opposed to the Hanson building because it was in the same vicinity. Councilmember
Sprute stated that he was opposed to the Hanson building because it was located in
a residential area. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to direct staff to
negotiate written proposals from Hanson and Marschall, to calculate the cost of
upgrading the buildings to meet City needs, and to continue pursuing the acquisition
of sites for construction of a facility. VOTING FOR: McKnight, Kuchera, Galler.
VOTING AGAINST: Sprute, Mayer. MOTION CARRIED.
17. The Council next considered the proposed Storm Water Utility Ordinance policy
as outlined in the Finance Director's June 14, 1989 memo. Several questions
followed regarding the calculation of fees and the impact on various parts of the
City. Administrator Thompson stated that the City was going to have to implement
a financing mechanism for upcoming sewer projects. Finance Director Henneke noted
that while State Law did not require a public hearing before enacting the ordinance,
it was staff's recommendation that a town meeting be held and that the matter be
publicized. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the concept of the
ordinance and policy and to direct staff to prepare parcel specific fees.
VOTING FOR: Kuchera, Galler, Mayer, McKnight. VOTING AGAINST: Sprute. MOTION
CARRIED .
18. The Council next considered the proposed 1989 Solid Waste Budget/Fees as
outlined in the Finance Director's June 15, 1989 memo. A lengthy discussion
regarding the proposed commercial rates followed. MOTION by Sprute, second by
Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R43-89 approving the 1989 Solid Waste Budget as
proposed, and to adopt the proposed fee schedule. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
19. It was the consensus of the Council that the staff send the proposed letter
to commercial accounts.
20. The Council next considered a proposed Solid Waste Needs Survey. Superintendent
of General Services Kaldunski suggested the survey delineate between commercial
and residential accounts. Councilmember Sprute suggested the survey ask the number
of persons living in each household. It was the consensus of the Council that the
survey be sent out with the noted change.
21. The Council next considered a staff recommendation to pay Tom Ryan for the
installation of the EDC door with a $5.00 discount. Councilmember Sprute stated
that he felt the City did not receive full quality workmanship. MOTION by
McKnight, second by Kuchera to approve the payment of the bill with a $5.00 discount.
VOTING FOR: Galler, McKnight, Kuchera. VOTING AGAINST: Sprute, Mayer. MOTION
CARRIED.
22. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R44-89 approving
the plans and specifications and ordering the advertisement for bids for the
1989 Seal Coat Project as recommended in the Superintendent of General Services
memo of June 15, 1989. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
23. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R45-89 approving
the plans and specifications and ordering the advertisement for bids for a
recycling truck as outlined in the Superintendent of General Services memo of
June 15, 1989. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
24. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to approve the capital outlay request of
$2,103 by the Fire Department for a pump and a budget adjustment of $1,000 from
Fire Schools and Conferences and $1,103 from Contingency to Machinery and Equipment.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
25. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to approve the consent agenda as follows:
a. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Fire - Radio - $l,200
b. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Fire - Saw - $849.81
c. Approve Final Payment - Project 88-2 and 88-13 - Rice Lake Contracting -
$14,166.97
d. Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 089-216 relating to administratively set public hearings.
e. Approve various Mt. Dew Days Licenses and Permits and waiving fees.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
26. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to approve payment of the bills as
submitted, with the removal of the payment to Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and
Associates. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
27. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Mayer to approve a conference request of $40
for the Administrator and Finance Director to attend the LMC Legislative Wrap Up
Session. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
28. The following items were discussed during roundtable:
a. Extension Office hosting a solid waste discussion - June 20, 1989.
b. Flagstaff Bridge Plans and Specifications had been completed.
c. Fire Chief to recommend Explorer advisors for commendation.
29. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to adjourn at 9:50 P.M. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Administrator
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