Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.18.90 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JUNE 18, 1990 1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Kuchera, McKnight, Sprute. Members Absent: Mayer, Galler. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprute to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item 9b - Water Shut Off Policy. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprute to approve the minutes of the May 30, 1990 special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the June 4, 1990 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to set a public hearing for July 2, 1990 at 7:15 P.M. to consider rezoning the outlot in the northwest corner of the Fair Hills Subdivision from R-3 High Density Residential to R-1 Low Density Residential. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. The Council next considered the report by the Resource Recovery Site Selection Committee. Chairperson Jeff Thelen presented a summary of the report, noting that the Committee's first choice was the U of M property in Empire Township/Rosemount along the 160th Street corridor. Mr. Thelen added the site was not tied to the Dakota County incinerator site. A number of questions followed regarding methodology, sites not selected, zoning issues, and selection criteria. Mr. Thelen stated that the Committee had hoped to select a site within Farmington, but because the entire Committee felt the Resource Recovery facility had to have a good chance of being accepted by the public and Zoning Board, none of the Farmington sites were acceptable. For example, the MWCC treatment plant site would have been a good choice, except that the MWCC was planning a major expansion and odor problems persisted at the plant. It was the consensus that the Council wait until all Councilmembers were present before fully discussing the report. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to accept the Resource Recovery Site Selection Committee report and place the matter on the July 2, 1990 agenda so that all Councilmembers can participate in the discussion. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. City Engineer Kaldunski presented the plans and specifications for Project 89-3 - (1st and Walnut Streets Improvement). Mr. Kaldunski presented an overview of the pro- ject, noting that anew sanitary sewer line would be required on the north side of Walnut Street because of conflict with the sewer, 4' sidewalk would be installed on the property line except for the east side of 1st Street where it would be 8 feet from the property line, sanitary sewer would be replaced on 1st Street, the 4" water line would be replaced, galvanized water services replaced with copper, and the grades would be dropped slightly to improve drainage. A lengthy discussion followed re- garding the possibility of changing the sidewalk on the east side of 1st Street from 4' to 3~' wide. It was the consensus that it would be bid at 4' and possibly changed once the project is staked. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R36-90 approving the plans and specifications for Project 89-3 and Council Minutes - Regular - June 18, 1990 - Page 2 ordering the advertisement of bids. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. The Council next considered the proposed agreements for the extension of sewer and water to the Fairgrounds as outlined in the Administrator's memo dated June 14, 1990. It was the consensus of the Council that the City provide main- tenance services under separate agreement, to ratify the fees and that the City would bid the project. 9. MOTION by Kuchera, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R37-90 awarding the 1990 Seal Coat Project to Allied Blacktop for $23,072.00 and to approve a budget adjustment of $3,100 from the Road and Bridge Fund to the General Fund. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 10. The Council next considered the proposed commercial rates as outlined in the Finance Director's memo dated June 14, 1990. Finance Director Henneke explained that while some commercial accounts had replaced their scheduled pickups through recycling, many had not because the rates were too low to induce recycling. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprtite to approve the commercial rates effective July 1, 1990 as proposed by the Finance Director. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. The Council next considered the feasibility report for Sidewalk Improvements on Spruce, Division and Elm Streets (Project 90-6). A lengthy discussion followed regarding costs and assessments. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R38-90 accepting the feasibility report for Project 90-6 and setting a public hearing for July 2, 1990 at 7:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. The Council next considered the 1990 Sidewalk Maintenance Project proposed by City Engineer Kaldunski. It was the consensus of the Council that the City concentrate on Oak, Elm and 6th Street as the budget allows and to install the curb, gutter and cross gutters as proposed. 13. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R39-90 approving the Plans and Specifications for Project 89-7 (Flagstaff Bridges North of TH 50) and to authorize the advertisement for bids. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. The Council next considered a proposal by the City of Lakeville to rebate a portion of the 1990 ALF subsidy and reduce the operating and capital outlay fund balances and to split the subsidy between operating and capital outlay expenses. It was the consensus that Councilmember McKnight follow the original proposed budget. 15. The Council directed the Public Works Director to research the cost associated with the removal of old maple trees and report back to the Council, and to remove hazardous limbs if discovered. 16. The Council acknowledged receipt of the arbitration award to J.P. Norex of $9,240. 17. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Hire Susan O'Leary and Denise Henning as Temporary Part Time - Liquor. b. Approve Capital Outlay Request and Budget Adjustment - Fire Department - Breathing Apparatus - $5001.40 and $105.00 from Fire Department Supplies to Fire Department Machines and Equipment. c. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire Department Workshop. d. Approve Various Budget Adjustments. e. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R40-90 approving Wholesale Club Cash Card. f. Approve various Mountain Dew Days Permits. g. Approve Capital Outlay - Arena Glass - $5,395. h. Approve Payment of Bills as Submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. The following items were discussed at roundtable: a. Staff is presently reviewing the Southeast Area Storm Sewer Feasibility Report prepared by VRWMB. b. Industrial Park bid came in low. c. Weeds at 4th and Main Street. d. Celebrate Minnesota 1990 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on June 22, 1990 at 6:00 P.M. 19. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, /r72.r- Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved 1!9-/ qo