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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.19.90 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MARCH 19, 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 Mayer to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item Ilg - Payment of the Bills - from the Consent Agenda for general discussion. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to approve the minutes of the March 5, 1990 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Shelly Cummins presented a request to adopt an ordinance requiring cats to be kept on a leash. Ms. Cummins stated she has had persistent problems with a loose cat in her neighborhood. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the need to license and leashJand enforcement. The Council directed staff to present a sample ordinance and a review of the dog enforcement policy at the next regular meeting. 5. Part Time Police Officer Larry Pilcher addressed the Council on the use of part time police officers. Mr. Pilcher presented a report dated March 19, 1990 which outlined the amount of time volunteered by the part time officers. The Council indicated that it was appreciative of the time volunteered by the part time officers, but unfortunately, that's not how it came out in the paper. The Council indicated that part time officers would be kept abreast of any changes contemplated by the City. 6. The Council next considered a request to reduce the surety requirements for the Dakota County Estates 6th Addition as outlined in the Administrator's memo dated March 15, 1990. Councilmember Sprute expressed concern that while the Developer had a good track record in Farmington, a downturn in the housing market could require taxpayers to pick up some of the costs. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Mayer to reduce the surety requirements in the Dakota County Estates 6th Addition Developer's Agreement to $121,825. VOTING FOR: McKnight, Kuchera, Galler, Mayer. AGAINST: Sprute. MOTION CARRIED. 7. Mike Grossman of Ehlers and Associates presented the following bids on the $950,000 G.O. TIF Capital Appreciation Bonds as follows: Firm Interest Rate Interest Cost Price Moore, Juran and Company, Inc. FBS Investment Services, Inc. Piper, Jaffrey and Hopwood, Inc. 7.2223 7.3209 7.3778 $1,290,129.64 1,300,455.14 1,306,359.36 98.3% 98.5% 98.3% Mr. Grossman stated that while the interest rates were not as favorable as antici- pated, the City/HRA would realize enough proceeds to complete the proposed projects. Mr. Grossman added that there was still pending legislation which could impact the bond sale, but chance of adoption was slim, and if adopted, the proceeds could be escrowed for repayment. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R15-90 relating to $935,778.60 G.O. Tax Increment Bonds of 1990, Awarding the Sale to Moore, Juran and Company, Inc., Fixing the Form and Details, Providing for the Execution and Delivery Thereof, and the Security Therefore. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. The following appointments were made to the Resource Recovery Site Selection Committee: Councilmember Sprute Councilmember Galler Councilmember Mayer Councilmember McKnight Mayor Kuchera Shelly Cummins Craig Schlawin Jack Benedict Rollin Sampson Jeff Thelen It was the consensus that Robert Williamson serve as main staff liaison to the Committee, the Committee recommend one site, it should only focus on site issues (not feasibility) and it complete its charge within 60 days. 9. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to authorize Delta Environmental to perform an environmental assessment of contaminated soils in the Project 89-1 area at an estimated cost of $2,750 - $3,900 as outlined in the Administrator's March 15th memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. The Council next considered a recommendation by MnDOT to place no parking signs around Elm Street intersections in conjunction with the street crew painting the curbs yellow. A lengthy discussion followed regarding truck parking in the Hardee's vicinity and the number of signs. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to authorize the painting of the intersections as outlined on the map, but not to install the signs except in the vicinity of the Vermillion River Bridge. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. Police Chief Siebenaler informed the Council that per directive the Co-op Building and Grain Elevator north of Elm Street had been secured. Anthony Malecha outlined the steps he had taken to secure the grain bins, but stated that if kids wanted to climb the bins they would find a way. Councilmember Sprute expressed concerns of the dangerous situation and indicated that he would personally inspect the property to determine compliance. Councilmember Sprute also noted that vacant buildings and structures always present a nuisance. No further action was taken. 12. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the Engineering Services Agreement with the HRA for the T.H. Industrial Park project, as outlined in the Administrator's March 15, 1990 memo, noting that it would consider a reduction in fees once the City had better information regarding the status of its budget and project costs. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. The Council next considered a proposed lease of the CentellB~~ldin~ north of City Hall. Administrator Thompson indicated that the HRA t~a~;fii8 ~ purchase ~ the building if the City and/or School District agreed to a long term lease. Police Chief Siebenaler presented a proposed use for the building. Councilmember Sprute expressed concern regarding the costs associated with refurbishing an existing building. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera that staff return to the next regular meeting with cost estimates for a lease and the School District's intent. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to approve a capital outlay request by the Police Department for storage shelves. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 090-232 amending the Solid Waste Ordinance relating to Special Wastes. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. MOTION by Kuchera, second by McKnight to adjust second quarter commercial solid waste rates as recommended in the Finance Director's memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve of disposal of City property - police uniforms. b. Approve School/Conference Request - Public Works - Sweeper School. c. Approve School/Conference Request - Rescue Squad - EMT. d. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire - Sectional School. e. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire - Sectional School. f. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire - Sectional School. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to approve the bills with the exception of the payment to Crysteel for $981.92. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 19. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the School/Conference request from Parks and Recreation to attend Toro Maintenance School. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 20. The following items were discussed during roundtable: a. County Public Hearing - Change in Solid Waste Ordinance. Staff may comment if deemed appropriate. b. Dead animal removal (deer by Peerless Plastics). c. Liquor coupons in Newsletter - City will continue. 21. MOTION by Mayer, second by Galler to adjourn at 12:00 A.M. CARRIED. APIF, MOTION Respectfully submitted, Larry Thompson City Administrator