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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.21.90 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 21, 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 8b - 1990 Sidewalk Maintenance and Improvement Project. b. Discuss Mountain Dew Days. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOT~ON by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the May 7, 1990 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. The Council thanked the Public Works crew and staff for the excellent job on the Clean Up Day. 5. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to extend the plat filing deadline of Pilot Pointe plat until August 30, 1990 providing the developer agrees to any change in City ordinance, policies or fees since the plat application. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R29-90 approving the auction of unused equipment and unclaimed property for June 2, 1990 at 11:00 A.M. and approving the auction contract with Earl Schlegal with the addition of 2 walkie talkies and a map holder. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. Mayor Kuchera opened the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the public improvements to Dakota County Estates 6th Addition. Administrator Thompson stated that the developer had in effect petitioned the improvements and waived his rights to appeal the assessments by signing the developers agreement. Administrator Thompson added that grading should be eliminated and the developer should do the grading per the terms of the developers agreement. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R30-90 ordering Project 90-3 (Dakota County Estates 6th Addition) and ordering preparation of plans and specifications. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. The Council next considered the proposed developer's agreement for the Farmington Industrial Park. Administrator Thompson stated it was a standard agreement with the option of paying water area and storm water area charges with the building permit and using a cash escrow as surety. HRA Director Henricks stated the HRA had concerns regarding the developer's agreement precluding any consideration of reduction of engineering fees. It was the consensus of the Council that the Council would consider a reduction of fees. A concern was expressed regarding length of warranty and items covered. It was noted that sod was not included in the project and there was, in effect, a 1~ year warranty on the streets. Minutes - Council - May 21, 1990 - Page 2 MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R 31-90 approving the Farmington Industrial Park Developers Agreement. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to adopt ORDINANCE 090-234 amending the Parkland Ordinance and Establishing a Park Trail Dedication ordinance. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. The Council next considered a memo from the Administrator dated May 17, 1990 regarding the extension of sewer service to the Fairgrounds. Jerry Stelzel and Gary Switzer from the Fair Board stated that because of State regulations and liability insurance, it was not feasible to annex into the City. A number of concerns were expressed regarding controls, flows, design and orderly de- velopment. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the pros and cons of the ex- tension. It was the consensus of the Council that the City drop the annexation requirement and that staff update the feasibility report looking at 2nd Street discharge and reviewing the agreement with the Fair Board. 12. On behalf of the Empire Town Board, Jerry Stelzel thanked the City Council and staff for the cooperation with Clean Up Day. 13. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R32-90 approving the 1990 Seal Coat Project and ordering the advertisement for bids. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to accept the Engineer's report on extending utilities to Block 6, Town of Farmington, and not to extend the services. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. Ken Malloy of Pannell, Kerr and Forster reviewed the 1989 Audit as out- lined in the Audit Report and Management Letter and noting the various fund balances. Councilmember Sprute noted that the fund balances and financial conditions of the City had improved steadily since 1984. Mr. Malloy noted that the City is extremely complex for its size because of the number of services offered, having a liquor store and being a growing city. It was noted that the Liquor Store was run well. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to accept the 1989 Audit Report. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. The Council next considered a water shut off policy for delinquent accounts as outlined in the Finance Director's May 17, 1990 memo. Finance Director Henneke reported the policy was necessary because of the growing number of delinquent accounts, which was approaching $100,000 per year. It was the consensus of the Council that staff discuss the policy with the Water Board and prepare a shut off ordinance. 17. The Council next considered the proposed budget adjustment resulting from State LGA cuts. Councilmember Mayer disagreed with the proposed cuts stating that the Council should cut the Assistant Engineer position because of future LGA cuts. Administrator Thompson stated that the engineering fees should be reduced accordingly. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to approve the budget adjustment as presented in the Administrator's May 7, 1990 memo. VOTING FOR: McKnight, Kuchera, Galler. VOTING AGAINST: Mayer, Sprute. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Mayer clarified his vote by stating he felt the cuts didn't go deep enough. 18. MOTION by Kuchera, second by EDC representative. VOTING FOR: ~ '-J ..1'. MOTION CARRIED. ~ l\t.r . Mayer to appoint Councilmember Galler as the McKnight, Kuchera, Mayer. ABSTAIN: Sprute , Minutes - Council Meeting - May 21, 1990 - Page 3 19. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to approve the Temporary 3.2 On Sale License for Fast Pitch Softball Tournament. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 20. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Administration - Typewriter. b. Approve Soo Line Agreement - Celebrate Minnesota 1990. c. Blanket approval to attend LMC Annual Conference. d. Approve agreement with Delta Environmental - Project 89-1 Soil Contamination Clean Up Phase II. e. Approve agreement with Dakota County - Battery Collection. f. Approve request to attend School/Conference - Solid Waste. g. Extend Developers Agreement deadline - Dakota County Estates 2nd, 3rd and 4th Additions. h. Approve request to attend School/Conference - Police Department. i. Appoint Bradley Parker as probationary firefighter. j. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Parks - Sprinkler. k. Project 89-1 - Approve Cost Sharing for Relocating Gas Line. I. Project 89-1 - Approve Change Order No. 2 - Add $1,965. m. Approve payment of the bills. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 21. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to appoint the Administrator as the City's delegate to appoint commissioners to the VRWMB. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. · 22. Councilmember Galler asked the Council to consider the donation of Police Department personnel for Mt. Dew Days. Administrator Thompson requested the matter be tabled so a budget adjustment can be prepared. 23. The following items were discussed during roundtable: a. Fertilizer Plant needs securing. b. Councilmember Sprute and Mayor Kuchera may not be at the May 30, 1990 Compensation meeting. c. Special meeting on May 23, 1990 - Space Needs. d. 2nd Street Storm Sewer will be connected to 4th Street via Walnut by this Fall. e. Letter to the Met Council dated May 16, 1990 - Rural Land Use Policy. 24. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . Respectfully submitted, ,~ )?'~- / / , Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved % M &; NuCiiL 'sf