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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.05.90 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MARCH 5, 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. Mayor Kuchera thanked Councilmember Sprute for serving as Acting Mayor in his absence and the Council for conducting the Co-Compost Town Meeting. 3. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Change item 5a from "Set Public Hearing" to "discuss". APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to request the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing to consider the rezoning of a portion of Fair Hills from R-3 to R-l. VOTING FOR: Sprute, Galler, Mayer, Kuchera. AGAINST: McKnight. MOTION CARRIED. 5. MOTION by Mayer, second by Galler to approve the minutes of the February 20, 1990 regular meeting. VOTING FOR: Mayer, McKnight, Sprute, Galler. ABSTAIN: Kuchera. MOTION CARRIED. 6. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprute to approve the minutes of the February 21, 1990 special meeting. VOTING FOR: McKnight, Sprute, Galler, Mayer. ABSTAIN: Kuchera. MOTION CARRIED. 7. The Council next considered the proposed solid waste ordinance and policy. Councilmember Mayer requested a clarification between "licensed and contracted" hauling. Administrator Thompson stated that present permitted exemptions would be allowed by license, whereas contracted commercial recycling wou~~equire a contract. MOTION by Galler, second by Mayer to approve ORDINANCE NO. 09~relating to an exemption for solid waste recycling and approving the agreement form with the deletion of item 3c. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to approve the amendment to the Solid Waste Policies as outlined in the Administrator's memo dated March 1, 1990. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . .;).3 J 9. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 090~ approving the proposed franchise agreement with Dakota Electric Association. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. The Council next considered a request to purchase Auto CADD software for engineering. Administrator Thompson noted there was a substantial cost overrun from the original estimate, largely due to the vendor's inability to obtain the software. A lengthy discussion followed. The Council and staff discussed the need for the software and how it would be applied. It was noted that while the software was necessary. the Council was not pleased with the vendor's inability to obtain the Council Minutes - 3/5/90 - Page 2 software as quoted. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Mayer to approve the purchase of Auto CADD software for $3,430 and the budget adjustment as outlined in the Engineer's memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. The Council next considered a proposed "license" to use the Soo Line railroad property for the Storm Sewer Project. The City Attorney stated the license was not as good an an easement because of the annual fee and because the railroad retained the right to revoke it, however, since the City lacked "eminent domain" over the railroad, it was the best that could be done. Mr. Grannis added that it was the way the railroad granted easements and it was worth the risk. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute to approve RESOLUTION NO. R13-90 approving the two licenses with the Soo Line Railroad for storm sewer access. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. City Engineer Kaldunski presented a proposed request to extend sewer and water to the Fairgrounds. Mr. Kaldunski reviewed the feasibility report, noting that the water was no problem, but the design of the sewer would require input from the Council as to how large an area should be served. Mr. Kaldunski outlined the various options available to the Council. A lengthy discussion followed regarding design criteria and the area outside of the City to be served. It was the consensus of the Council that water could be extended to the Fairgrounds, but that annexation should be considered when designing the sanitary sewer. The Council directed staff to discuss possible annexation with the Fair Board and Castle Rock Township. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to approve an Engineering Services Agreement with Dakota County Fair Board for the preparation of plans and specifications for extension of water to the Fairgrounds. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. The Council considered a request by ISD 192 to remove the No Parking signs on the west side of 6th Street. MOTION by Kuchera, second by McKnight to deny the request due to safety considerations. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to approve the $2,500 budget adjustment for sewer cleaning as outlined in the Public Works Director's memo dated March 1, 1990. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to approve the budget adjustment of $2,693.60 for the Administrative Hearing officer's expense on the Part Time Police Officers Veteran Preference hearing. VOTING FOR: Galler, Mayer, McKnight, Kuchera. AGAINST: Sprute. MOTION CARRIED. 16. The Council next considered a request by Public Works Director Kaldunski to promote Don Dahl to a Maintenance Worker II. It was the consensus of the Council that while Mr. Dahl was a valuable worker, he did not meet the minimum qualifications of a Maintenance Worker II and that the Compensation Plan (Job Description) should not be deviated from in order to recognize an individual. Therefore, no action was taken. 17. It was the consensus of the Council that each Councilmember would appoint a member to the Resource Recovery Site Selection Committee Task Force at the next regular meeting. 18. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire b. Approve School/Conference Request - Rescue Squad c. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Solid Waste Council Minutes - 3/5/90 - Page 3 d. Approve School/Conference Request - Engineering e. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire f. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire/Rescue g. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire h. Approve Amended Scattered Site Housing Agreement with Dakota County HRA i. Approve School/Conference Request - LMC Legislative Conference j. Approve School/Conference Request - Engineering k. Approve Final Payment - Rahn Manufacturing - Dumping Mechanism 1. Approve Payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 19. During roundtable the following items were discussed: a. Request for Engineering Services would be forthcoming from the HRA b. A hearing would be coming up on the J.P Norex matter. No settlement had been reached. c. Acknowledge letter to Rep. Tompkins and Sen. Pariseau relating to the Governor's proposed cut in LGA. d. Acknowledge letter to staff relating to potential budget freeze. 20. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, /717- Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved