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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.20.90 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR. FEBRUARY 20, 1990 1. Acting Mayor Sprute called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Sprute, Mayer, McKnight, Galler. Members Absent: Kuchera. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Pederson. 2. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Add Capital Outlay Request - Finance - Computer Furniture. b. Remove item lla - Capital Outlay Request - Computer Software - Engineering. c. Remove payment of the bills from the Consent Agenda for general discussion. d. Remove appointment of fire fighters from Consent Agenda for general discussion. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Galler, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of the January 28, 1990 special meeting. VOTING FOR: Mayer, Sprute, Galler. ABSTAIN: McKnight. MOTION CARRIED. 4. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to approve the minutes of the February 5, 1990 regular meeting. VOTING FOR: Sprute, Galler, Mayer. ABSTAIN: McKnight. MOTION CARRIED. 5. EDC/HRA Director Henricks presented an overview of the proposed amendment to the Farmington Redevelopment Plan, noting the major changes in the boundaries of the Redevelopment Area. Mr. Henricks stated that the major reasons for the change were for the industrial park and possible Marigold Foods expansion. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to set a public hearing for March 14, 1990 at 7:00 P.M. to consider amending the Farmington Redevelopment Plan. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. Michelle Schnitker from the Dakota County HRA presented a proposed cooperative agreement to expand the number of units in the scattered site housing program by 2 units. HRA Executive Director Henricks noted that the Dakota County HRA had allowed 5 units, but the Farmington HRA recommended 2 units to remain consistent with the policy of Farmington retaining its proportionate share of units. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to approve the concept of adding 2 units of scattered site housing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. The Council directed staff to return with an amended scattered site housing agreement. 8. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprute to proclaim March 11 thru March 11, 1990 as Volunteers of America Week. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. EDC/HRA Director Henricks presented a proposal to designate Ehlers and Associates as fiscal consultants for the industrial park bonds. Mr. Henricks noted that, while the City normally used Springsted, Inc. as fiscal consultant, he had been working with Ehlers and Associates on this particular issue and because of time constraints, it would not be possible to use Springsted. Administrator Thompson Council Minutes - 2/20/90 - page 2 stated that it should be clear that the HRA would be responsible for Ehlers cost if the bond issue was not approved. MOTION by Galler, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. Rll-90 designating Ehlers and Associates as fiscal consultants for the industrial park bond issue. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. The Council next considered a proposed ordinance/policy relating to commercial recycling. Mr. Thompson noted that the City Attorney had recommended licensing haulers under the solid waste "exemptions". Concern was expressed regarding potential damages if haulers were licensed and then the City revoked the license for whatever reasons, specifically if the City wished to take over services provided by licensed haulers. Staff was directed to review the matter and report back. 11. Police Chief Siebenaler reviewed his report on the status of part time police officers, noting that the original plan was to reduce overtime, but because of contract language, a Supreme Court ruling and the built in scheduling of part time officers, the plan had not reduced overtime. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the ramifications of returning to the "reserve" program. Staff was directed to further research the matter and report back. 12. The Council next considered a proposal to accept bids onthe $950,000 Industrial Park Bonds. EDC/HRA Director Henricks explained the concept of issuing Capital Appreciation Bonds (CAB) versus serial bonds, noting that serial bonds paid out principal and interest on an annual basis, while CABs accrued interest until a predetermined time when principal payments would begin. Fiscal Consultant Bill Fahey stated there was a strong demand for that type of issue and expected favorable rates. Mr. Fahey also stated that the bonds would be negotiated, which meant the only difference would be in publication requirements. Mr. Henricks noted that future tax increments after 1997 would be used to repay the bonds, and that with- out the issue, the existing TIF District would expire after the year 2001. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R12-90 authorizing Ehlers and Associates to solicit sealed proposals for the sale of $950,000 G.O. Tax Incre- ment Bonds for the Industrial Park project, which sale shall be on March 19, 1990. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to approve "Option 1" relating to LMC Insurance Trust liability caps as recommended in the Finance Director's February 16, 1990 memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. It was the consensus of the Council to endorse the comments set forth in the City Administrator's memo dated February 15, 1990 relating to the Dakota County LRT plan. 15. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to approve entering into a proposed lease agreement for 3 copiers (Administration - Replacement; Police - Replacement; En- gineering - New). APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. It was the consensus of the Council to endorse the comments set forth in the Administrator's memo dated February 15, 1990 relating to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Dakota County Resource Recovery Facility. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 17. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve a Capital Outlay Request - Liquor Remodeling - $2,547.80. b. Approve School/Conference Request - Liquor - Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association. Council Minutes - 2/20/90 - page 3 c. Approve School/Conference Request - Police - Police Chief's Spring Training Institute. d. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Computer Printer - $775. e. Approve School/Conference Request - Finance - Lotus 1,2,3. f. Approve School/Conference Request - Finance - Lotus 1,2,3 - 2.2. g. Approve School/Conference Request - Legal Aspects of Firing - Police. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. Councilmember Sprute noted the amount of time spent on screening fire fighter candidates and thanked the Fire Department screening committee for the community comm~tment. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to appoint Jeff Adelmann, Dan Norsten and Dale Bauer as probationary fire fighters. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 19. Administrator Thompson recommended pulling the payment to Ameridata until the City receives a response on the overrun on the cost estimate. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to approve payment of the bills as submitted with the exception of the payment to Ameridata. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 20. MOTION by Galler, second by Mayer to approve the capital outlay request for the Finance Department's computer furniture at a cost of $487. APIF, MOTION CARRRIED. 21. The following items were discussed during roundtable: a. The City should not circulate a proposed petition opposing changes to charitable gambling. b. Tentative agenda for the February 21, 1990 Town Meeting on the Resource Recovery Facility. c. The City had been requested by 1st National Bank to delay the abatement of the McVicker Building nuisance until it took possession of the property. Because of potential liability to the City, the Council declined the request. 22. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ~7~ Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved