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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.16.90 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JANUARY 16, 1990 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 Galler to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Delete Item 6a - Variance from Garbage Ordinance. b. Move Item 8a - Police Officers Agreement to executive session. c. Remove bills from Consent Agenda for general discussion. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the January 2, 1990 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to set a public hearing for February 5, 1990 at 7:15 P.M. to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow Day Care Centers in the B-1 (Highway Business) zone as a conditional use. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 5. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to set a public hearing for February 5, 1990 at 7:30 P.M. to consider various amendments to the sign ordinance. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. MOTION by Kuchera, second by McKnight to set a public hearing for February 5, 1990 at 7:45 P.M. to consider amending the zoning ordinance by increasing the density of housing units in the B-2 (General Business) zone. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. Francis Blaha presented the Co-Compost Advisory Task Force report to the Council. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to set a special work session for January 24, 1990 at 7:00 P.M to discuss the report with the Task Force. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to accept the Farmington Resource Recovery Report. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. Administrator Thompson presented a proposal by RECOMP, Inc. to construct and operate a MSW composting facility in Farmington. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to table consideration of the proposal until the Resource Recovery Report has been acted on. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R3-90 adopting ORDINANCE NO. 090-226 annexing a porti.on of Section 30, T114N, R20W, adt~cen~ to Linden Street. MOTION CARRIED. 11. Public Works Director Kaldunski informed the Council that NSP was planning to relocate their power poles along 1st Street in anticipation of the 1st Street improvement project. Mr. Kaldunski stated that the Council should tentatively set the proposed centerline of 1st Street so the poles could be relocated properly. Mr. Kaldunski presented a plan depicting the impact on adjacent property owners. Minutes - Council Meeting - January 16, 1990 Concern was expressed regarding the installation of sidewalks along the east side of 1st between Elm and Oak Streets. Mr. Kaldunski stated that since it was an MSA project, sidewalks would be required unless the City asked for and received a variance. Councilmember Sprute asked if the lines could be buried. Administrator Thompson stated that he had discussed this with NSP and they indicated that it would be extremely expensive. Mayor Kuchera stated that he had talked to two of the property owners and they had no problem with the align- ment. Mr. Kaldunski warned that if the centerline was moved too far west, additional trees may have to be removed and the boulevard grades would have to be increased. A lengthy discussion ensued. It was agreed that while the actual design would not be acted upon at this time, the Council should set parameters for the centerline so NSP could relocate its poles. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to direct the Public Works Director to locate the centerline and power poles as far west without damaging additional trees. VOTING FOR: Galler, McKnight, Kuchera. VOTING AGAINST: Sprute, Mayer. MOTION CARRIED. 12. The Council next considered the 1990-1991 Goals and Objectives. It was the consensus to amend the report as follows: a. Remove Dakota County Estates PUD review. b. Increase hours of the ALF Ambulance being located in Farmington. c. Adopt a Policy for a Special Fire Levy (1990). MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to adopt the 1990-1991 Goals and Objectives with the aforementioned changes. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. The Council made the following appointments to Boards and Commissions. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to appoint Bob Steele to the CATV Advisory Board. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to appoint Norm Derington to the HRA. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to appoint Ken Hanson,Jr.,Gale Sprute, and Carol Boyd to the Human Rights Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to appoint Larry Vorwerk, Bill Vetscher, and Craig Schlawin to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to appoint Ken Hanson, Jr., Dirk Rotty, and Cheryl Thelen to the Planning Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to appoint Ken Hanson, Jr., and Gary Cameron to the Reforestation Advisory Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to appoint Gordon Trygstad and Hilda Larsen to the Senior Center Advisory Council. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. It was the consensus of the Council that staff contact the applicants not appointed to Boards to inquire if they would be interested in serving on the Water Board, and that the appointment to the Water Board be tabled until the next regular meeting. 15. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to approve the 1990 Sewer Cleaning project as proposed. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. The Council next considered a proposal to fund one half of a $2000 water meter feasibility report as outlined in the Public Works Director's memo dated Minutes - Council - 1/16/90 January 11, 1990. Mr. Kaldunski stated that water meters should help conserve water and help delay major water supply projects. Councilmember Mayer questioned the appropriateness of possibly spending $300,000 to only delay projects which will eventually have to be built. Councilmember Galler stated that every year the projects are delayed will save the water users considerable dollars. Councilmember Sprute stated that this was a Water Board matter and should be decided solely by the Water Board. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to deny the request. VOTING FOR: Sprute, Mayer, McKnight. VOTING AGAINST: Galler, Kuchera. MOTION CARRIED. 17. MOTION by Kuchera, second by McKnight to approve a capital outlay request to purchase a squad car from Farmington Ford for $13,298 and to approve a $298 budget adjustment. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R4-90 ordering a nuisance abatement at 321,323 and 325 Third Street (McVicker Building). APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 19. It was the consensus of the Council to set a special meeting for January 29, 1990 at 7:00 P.M. to consider the City's Compensation Plan. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 20. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve a School/Conference Request - Department Heads. b. Approve a Capital Outlay Request - Solid Waste - 90 Gallon containers. c. Approve Contract for Solid Waste Services - FAA. d. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R5-90 amending the Solid Waste Agreement with Dakota County. e. Approve a 50% tuition reimbursement - Liquor Store. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 21. Councilmember Sprute asked for clarification on the payment to Pecor (brush hauling). Public Works Director Kaldunski stated Pecor operated the County yard waste facility and the payment was for the disposal of Christmas trees. Councilmember Sprute also requested an update on the Police Department mechanic. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 22. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to extend the special assessment payment agreement deadline by 30 days for Northern Natural Gas Company. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 23. The following items were discussed during roundtable: a. Staff to meet with business representatives to discuss solid waste service. b. City/School District luncheon on January 31, 1990. c. ALF Board letter to the editor. 24. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to adjourn into executive session to discuss the 1990 Police Officer's contract. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Minutes - Council - Regular - 1/16/90 25. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprute to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ;I~ 71,.-- Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved ~- 6/ qv