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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JULY 2, 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 Sprute to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
a. Remove item 11a - Proposed Sidewalk Repair Ordinance from the Consent Agenda.
b. Remove item 11f - Siren Damage Settlement from the Consent Agenda.
c. Remove item IIi - School/Conference Request for Engineering from Consent Agenda.
d. Move item 6c - Harlowe Johnson Day to Citizens Comments.
e. Move item 8b - Site Selection Committee Report until after the public hearings.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of the June 13, 1990
special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the June 18, 1990
regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. Mayor Kuchera issued a proclamation declaring July 8, 1990 as Harlowe Johnson
Day for his past service to the community and 42 years as 3rd District Legion Finance
Officer. Mr. Johnson thanked the Council and indicated that Farmington had been an
excellent community to live in and raise a family. 3rd District Commander Lloyd Holman
thanked the Council for the proclamation and for hosting the 3rd District Conference.
6. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the rezoning of
the outlot in the northwest corner of Fair Hills from R-3 High Density Residential to
R-1 Low Density Residential. Administrator Thompson noted that the Planning Commission
had recommended the Council approve the rezoning. Councilmember Galler stated that
the R-1 zoning fit the surrounding zoning. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera
to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 090-235 rezoning the
outlot in the northwest corner of Fair Hills Addition from R-3 High Density Residential
to R-1 Low Density Residential. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. The Council next considered the Southeast Area Storm Sewer Feasibility Report
prepared by the Vermillion River Watershed Management Commission (VRWMC). Administrator
Thompson stated that he was seeking direction from the Council as follows:
a) still proceed with the project;
b) pipe versus ditch;
c) cost apportionment.
It was the consensus of the Council that staff proceed working with the VRWMC as
outlined in the Administrator's June 27, 1990 memo.
9. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider the proposed 1990
sidewalk improvement project. City Engineer Kaldunski gave a brief summary of the
project. The following testimony was heard.
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Dr. Hunter:
Larry Oldenburg:
Adm. Thompson:
Larry Oldenburg:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Larry Oldenburg:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Leonard Franke:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Dr. Hunter:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Dr. Hunter:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Dr. Hunter:
Adm. Thompson:
Atty. Grannis:
Dr. Hunter:
Adm. Thompson:
Dr. Hunter:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Dr. Hunter:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Leonard Franke:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Leonard Franke:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Mayor Kuchera:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Dr. Hunter:
Adm. Thompson:
Larry Oldenburg:
Adm. Thompson:
Dr. Hunter:
Eng. Kaldunski:
I'm for the project, but the cost seems high.
Who will be assessed?
Abutting property owners.
There is sidewalk on the north side of Elm Street already.
Sidewalk on the south side only goes halfway. Pedestrians
cross to the north at mid block.
How will you work around trees?
Trees have been planted to accommodate sidewalk.
The City should pick up all or some of the cost. I never will
use it. I'm gone all winter. How will it get shoveled?
It has been Council policy to assess 100% for new improvements.
Who pays for sidewalk north on the State right of way?
All costs are divided by front footage. The costs were
estimated high.
Who installed the sidewalk to the south of the clinic?
The developer.
How are assessments paid?
They're spread out over a 10 year period at 7-8% interest.
They can be prepaid.
These items are subject to change by the Council.
Again, I don't object to the project, I object to the costs.
We can only go down with assessments, that's why the costs are
estimated high.
Will it affect the swale?
No.
Driveways?
Sidewalks will run through driveways with an apron to the east.
It seems expensive.
It costs approximately $1,350 for a residential lot.
What about sod?
It will only include restoration work.
Can owners install a sidewalk at their own option?
It has been done in other communities.
Can you spread it out over a larger area?
Not without another public hearing.
Why not charge a fee like a storm water charge?
There is no statutory authority.
Are you doing any other sidewalk projects this summer?
Yes.
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em. Mayer:
Eng. Kaldunski:
Larry Oldenburg:
Will it be 100% assessed?
Yes.
The assessments will be too high?
MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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10. Councilmember Sprute stated that the people seemed to be in favor of the project
but were objecting to the costs. Councilmember Sprute stated that the projects were
not picked "out of the blue" but were based on traffic flow around Elm and Division
Streets. The Council has been in improving various areas and should continue with
sidewalks. Public Works Director Kaldunski stated that perhaps the City crew could
help out with preparation and restoration. Councilmember Mayer stated that the 100%
assessment policy was for newly improved subdivisions and not existing neighborhoods
and would support less than 100% assessment. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. R41-90 ordering Project 90-6 - Sidewalk Improvement - and ordering
the preparation of plans and specifications. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. The Council next considered the Resource Recovery Site Selection Committee report.
Chairperson Thelen reviewed the criteria used to screen the sites. A lengthy dis-
cussion followed regarding the recommended sites, noting that the Empire Wastewater
Treatment site, which made it to the final four, was really a non option because of
local opposition. Administrator Thompson recommended the Council select the University
property site, direct staff to apply for the grant and provide options for other sites.
MOTION by Mayer, second by Galler to select the U of M site as first choice and the
TH 50 and Essex Avenue site as second choice. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. MOTION by Mayer, second by Galler to direct staff to prepare a grant application
for the Waste Management Board for a Resource Recovery Facility. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Sprute clarified that he voted yes only if the solid waste would be
separated from Public Works.
13. The Council next considered a petition for stop signs and "Slow Children" signs
in Dakota County Estates. The petition was tabled pending a report from the Police
Department.
14. The Council next considered a recommendation by the Administrator to lift the
moratorium on building permits in Terra 2nd Addition. A lengthy discussion followed
regarding the principal of allowing a developer to not comply with the developer's
agreement (street lights) and possible remedies available to the City. MOTION by
Galler, second by McKnight to lift the building permit moratorium in Terra 2nd Addition.
VOTING FOR: Kuchera, Galler, McKnight. VOTING AGAINST: Sprute, Mayer. MOTION CARRIED.
15. The Council received an update from Administrator Thompson on the Fairgrounds
Utility Extension dated June 27, 1990.
16. City Engineer Kaldunski presented the proposed plans and specifications for the
improvements to Dakota County Estates, reviewing streets, utilities and grading
requirements. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R42-90
approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the advertisement for bids for
Dakota County Estates 6th Addition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
17. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to award the 1990 Sidewalk Maintenance
project bid to Sunrise Cement Company for $16,500 per the City Engineer's memo dated
June 28, 1990. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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18. Finance Director Wayne Henneke reported back to the Council on the Water
Shutoff Policy. Mr. Henneke stated the Water Board had concurred with the policy
with some minor changes regarding apartment notifications and contacting Human
Services to possibly pay some of the bills. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight
to approve the water shutoff policy as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
19. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to appoint Bob Hanson as a permanent full
time employee (Maintenance Worker II) per the terms outlined in his employment
agreement. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
20. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R43-90 approving
an agreement with Linda Norton for Employee Assistance Services as outlined in the
Administrative Assistant's memo dated June 28, 1990. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the consent agenda as follows:
school/conference request - Fire Department.
Temporary 3.2 License for St. Michael's Church Octoberfest.
Temporary 3.2 License for Dunham's Softball Tournament.
Pay Estimate No.3 for Project 89-1 - $49,834.77 to F.F. Jedlicki, Inc.
City General Retention Schedule.
payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
21. MOTION by
a. Approve
b. Approve
c. Approve
d. Approve
e. Approve
f. Approve
22. Councilmember Sprute asked if the proposed ordinance regarding sidewalk repair
may not be penalizing homeowners by being too restrictive. Public Works Director
Kaldunski stated it was not targeted at homeowners, but at contractors. MOTION
by Kuchera, second by McKnight to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 090-236 relating to sidewalk
repair permits. VOTING FOR: Galler, Mayer, McKnight, Kuchera. VOTING AGAINST:
Sprute. MOTION CARRIED.
23. Councilmember Sprute reported that the siren which was damaged was located in
an awkward location and that the matter should be reviewed by the Councilmembers
before acting on it. The Council table d the matter until next meeting.
24. Councilmember Sprute indicated he thought the Assistant Engineer had training
in AutoCADD. Public Works Director Kaldunski stated he had schooling in computer
aided drafting but needed further training on the City's particular software.
MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to approve the school/conference request for
Engineering AutoCADD. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
25. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute to approve Pay Estimate No. 4 (Final) for
Project 89-1 to F.F. Jedlicki, Inc. in the amount of $5,272.70. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
26. The following items were discussed during roundtable:
a. Goals and Objectives - next Council meeting.
27. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to adjourn at 11:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
~~~y submitted.
Larry ThOr-
City Administrator
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