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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.06.89 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR NOVEMBER 6, 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 McKnight, second by Mayer to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item 5c - Setting Public Hearing for Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District. b. Remove item lOb - Accept 1990 Fire Relief Benefits. c. Remove item 10c - Setting Special Meeting for November 8, 1989. d. Remove item 11 e - Final Pay Estimate - Project 89-5 - from Consent Agenda for General Discussion. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to approve the minutes of the October 11, 1989 Special Meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to approve the minutes of the October 16, 1989 Regular Meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 4. Don Summers asked who authorized the brochure and advertisement for the $1.1 million referendum. Administrator Thompson stated that the Council had authorized the Citizens Committee to spend up to $1,000 for promotions. 5. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to set a public hearing for November 20, 1989 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the following liquor licenses: Long Branch Saloon, 309 3rd Street Farmington Lanes, 27 5th Street American Legion, 10 N. 8th Street VFW, 421 3rd Street Eagles Club, 313 3rd Street APIF, MOTION CARRIED. On Sale/Sunday On Sale/Sunday On Sale/Sunday Club/Sunday Club/Sunday 6. It was the consensus of the Council that the Mayor and Administrator attend the Vermillion River Watershed Board Meeting on November 8, 1989 and discuss nominations to the Board. 7. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the alley vacation on Block 18. Administrator Thompson stated the vacation was necessary in order to record the proposed replat of Block 18. Administrator Thompson noted that he had received statements from NSP and Star Cablevision that they would relocate the utility lines at their own expense. Administrator Thompson recommended the vacation to be approved contingent upon the filing of the plat. The following testimony was heard: Minutes - Council - 11/6/89 - Page 2 Mayor Kuchera: What remaining property owners would be affected? Austin Products, but they do not use the alley. Will the Planner's and Engineer's comments be in- corporated in the plat? That is staff's recommendation, but that should be discussed during plat approval. Shouldn't we act on the plat first? The vacation can be contingent upon plat approval and filing of the plat. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . Cm. Galler: Cm. Sprute: Adm. Thompson: Eng. Kaldunski: Adm. Thompson: 8. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R85-89 vacating the alley in Block 18, City of Farmington, contingent upon the approval and recording of Rosebrier Addition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. The Council next considered a petition to annex part of Section 30 along the north side of Linden Street. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R86-89 accepting the petition and directing City Attorney Grannis to contact the Empire Town Board regarding the annexation. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R87-89 approving membership in the Minnesota Fire Agencies Purchasing Consortium. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 11. The Council next considered the approval of the Rosebrier preliminary plat (Replat of Block 18) and developers agreement. HRA Director Henricks informed the Council that there presently is a dispute between the partners regarding actual ownership of the project and recommended that approval be granted contingent upon resolution of the dispute in writing. It was the con- sensus of the Council that no action be taken until staff prepares a resolution listing the contingencies. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to take no action at this time, and to extend the plat approval deadline until November 20, 1989 contingent upon written extension request by the developer by November 10, 1989. If the written extension request is not received by Novembef 10, 1989 the plat is denied. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. County Commissioner Joe Harris was present to update the Council on the status of light rail tranist (LRT) in Dakota County. Commissioner Harris stated that LRT was being pushed by Hennepin County, but did not expect LRT to be extended into Dakota County for at least 15 years. Regarding funding, Commissioner Harris did not expect the State Legislature to enact any new taxes to pay for the LRT because of taxpayers concerns, and he did not expect the County Board to exercise its authority to levy a tax for LRT. The Council indicated that Farmington taxpayers should not have to pay for the LRT because they would receive limited benefit. 13. The Council tabled action on the budget adjustment until staff clarifies the affected departments. Council Minutes - 11/6/89 - Page 3 14. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Mayer to approve the letter of engagement for auditor's services from Pannell, Kerr, Forster. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to approve the sale of the old warning siren to NSP for $1,200. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 089-223 relating to illegal disposal of garbage in unauthorized containers. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. The Council next considered the annual Administrator's Evaluation. It was the consensus of the Council that Administrator Thompson was doing an excellent job. Administrator Thompson thanked the Council and staff for their support. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute to accept the Administrator's Evaluation. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to set a special meeting for November 8, 1989 at 4:30 P.M. to accept the results of the $1.1 million referen- dum. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 19. The Council next considered a request by Public Works Director Kaldunski to purchase an MSA Computer system as explained in his November 3, 1989 memo and further clarified in the Finance Director's November 6, 1989 memo. Concern was expressed that the system would be compatible with the City's plan to ultimately purchase a G.I.S. system. Mr. Kaldunski explained that the original 1989 budget request for a GIS/CADD system had been cut back to only include the CADD system, which this system could perform. Concern was also expressed that the City not purchase duplicate software. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to approve the request and appropriate budget adjustment. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 20. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve 1990 Consulting Engineer Rate. b. Approve RESOLUTION NO. R88-89 authorizing the Celebrate Minnesota 1990 Project. c. Approve RESOLUTION NO. R89-89 in cooperation with the State for removal of snow on TR 50. d. Approve a School/Conference Reqeust from the Public Works Department. e. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 21. Administrator Thompson informed the Council that the contractor for Project 89-5 (T.R. 50 Sanitary Sewer) had requested Payment No. 3 (Final) be changed to Payment No. 3 because there was still a dispute regardipg well permits. Public Works Director Kaldunski stated that he felt the dispute was between the contractor and the County, but felt the Council could honor the Contractor's request, retaining 5%. Concern was expressed that if the City Engineer was satisfied the project was complete, the Council should then final out the project. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to approve Payment No.3 (Final) to J.P. Norex for Project 89-5 (TR 50 Sanitary Sewer) in the amount of $41,156.81. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes - 11-6-89 - Page 4 22. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adjourn into executive session to discuss the 1990 Police Officers' Contract. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 23. It was the consensus of the Council to meet on November 14, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss the 1990 Operating Budget and Compensation Plan. 24. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, {az~ City Administrator ~ \\-;;,0 ,,'hI\.