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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR.
MAY 7, 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. Remove item 6a - Change Order No. 2 - Project 89-1
b. Remove item 7b - Ordinance - Trail Dedication Fee
c. Remove item 7c - Developer Agreement - Farmington Industrial Park
d. Remove item 9c - Delinquent Municipal Accounts - Shut Off Policy
e. Remove item lla - Part Time Employee - Liquor - from Consent Agenda.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to approve the minutes of the April 16, 1990
regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the April 18, 1990
special meeting. VOTING FOR: McKnight, Kuchera, Sprute, Mayer. ABSTAIN: Galler.
MOTION CARRIED.
5. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to approve the April 30, 1990 special meeting
with the correction that Councilmember Galler asked why the development was charged
"at the" residential rate instead of "for". APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. Parks and Recreation Director Jim Bell presented the District Wide Athletic Task
Force Report dated April, 1990. A number of questions and concerns were raised, mainly
regarding township funding. Mr. Bell stated the report did not address funding, but
recommended that the City and School District use the report as a basis to set up
dialogue with the townships. Councilmember Sprute stated that he approved of most of
the concepts in the report, but the concern regarding township financing should be
noted. MOTION by Mayer, second by Galler to accept the report. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 090-233 relating to
mandatory rabies shots for dogs at least 4 months old on a 3 year basis. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
8. City Financial Advisor Jerry Shannon presented a report on financing storm sewer
improvements and other public improvements. Mr. Shannon noted two separate bond
issues were required because some improvements would be financed under M.S. Chapter
444 (Storm Sewer Utility) and M.S. Chapter 429 (Special Assessment). MOTION by Mayer,
second by Sprute to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R24-90 authorizing issuance and sale of
$785,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds Series 1990A. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R25-90 authorizing
the issuance and sale of $470,000 Storm Sewer Revenue Bonds Series 1990B. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
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10. It was the consensus of the Council to set a special meeting for May 23, 1990
at 7:00 P.M. to discuss the Space Needs Committee Report. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. The Council next considered a recommendation by Public Works Director Kaldunski
to not make the final payment to Astleford for the recycling truck because the
truck had been delivered late and liquidated damages exceeded the amount of the final
payment. Attorney Grannis noted that judges and arbitrators were reluctant to award
liquidated damages, but indicated he favored Mr. Kaldunski's recommendation. MOTION
by Galler, second by Kuchera to direct the Administrator to inform Astleford that
the City was withholding final payment for the recycling truck because of liquidated
damages. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. Public Works Director Kaldunski presented the feasibility report for Dakota
County Estates 6th Addition. Administrator Thompson noted that the feasibility
report indicated the City would take care of site grading, but recommended that the
developer do the site grading. Mr. Grannis recommended that, even though the
Developer had agreed to waive his procedural rights under M.S. Chapter 429, the Council
still hold a public hearing. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. R26-90 accepting the Dakota County Estates 6th Addition feasibility report. and
setting a public hearing for May 21, 1990 at 7:15 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to approve an agreement with Empire
Township relating to the Spring Clean Up Day as outlined in the Administrator's
May 1, 1990 memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
14. The Council next considered a proposed agreement with Soo Line relating to
the Celebrate Minnesota 1990 project. Administrator Thompson indicated that the
agreement substantially conformed with the concepts agreed to last meeting, but
indicated the "perpetuity" lease clause was unacceptable because a limit should
be placed on it. Administrator Thompson stated that the City had to proceed in good
faith before Council action on the final draft because of project deadlines. MOTION
by Galler, second by McKnight to accept the terms of the Soo Line Agreement in con-
cept except that a time limit should be placed on the "perpetual" lease clause.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
15. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to order preparation of plans and specifications
for the 1990 Seal Coat project as recommended by the Public Works Director with the
addition of cross gutters in Sunnyside Addition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
16. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to approve the budget adjustments as out-
lined in the Finance Director's memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
17. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Parks and Recreation - Pine Knoll Park
Improvement - $4,547.50.
b. Approve settlement with Rod Hahn per the Finance Director's April 25, 1990
memo.
c. Approve uniform request - Police Part Time - $317.40.
d. Approve School/Conference Request - Public Works.
e. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Public Works - Magnetic Locator - $2,740.
f. Approve Chamber of Commerce donation to EDC per State Charitable
Gambling application.
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g. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R27-90 accepting equipment donation from Farmington
Cataract - Radio - to Fire Department.
h. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R28-90 accepting equipment donation from Farmington
Cataract - Airway Management Mannequin - Fire Department.
i. Approve School/Conference Request - Spring Building Code Conference.
j. Approve Pay Estimate No.1 - Project 89-1 - F.F. Jedlicki, Inc. - $303,386.30.
k. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
18. Councilmember Mayer requested a breakdown of current part time Liquor Store
employees. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to appoint Wade Steigauf and Debbie
Meyers as Part Time Liquor Store employees. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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following items were discussed during roundtable:
Legislative luncheon held May 7, 1990.
Attorney Grannis noted that Council liability was limited if it acted
in good faith during position reviews.
The Council agreed to meet on May 30, 1990 for the Compensation Plan.
Piled brush on the Zimmer property - send notice.
Storm sewer joints should be inspected.
404 Walnut Street is abandoned. Staff should secure the building.
Alley dustcoating - Can citizens pay for it or be assessed? (Public Works
Director Kaldunski noted he would need a budget adjustment if alleys were
to be dustcoated without assessing.)
220th Street paving should be petitioned before feasibility report is ordered.
20. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved