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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.16.90 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JULY 16, 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 Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Delete item 9a - Fire Cataract Pension b. Remove item lIb from the Consent Agenda - School/Conference Request - Laws Update - Police - for general discussion. c. Remove item lIe - School/Conference Request - Advanced Driving School - Police - from Consent Agenda for general discussion. d. Remove item lId - City Auction proceeds from Consent Agenda for general discussion. e. Remove item IIi - Approve Engineering Agreement for Farmington Industrial Park from Consent Agenda for general discussion. f. Remove item 11j - Approve Payment of the Bills from the Consent Agenda for general discussion. g. Add item 13b - Assistant Engineer's position (if the meetipg lasts past 11:00 P.M. the item will be tabled.) APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprute to approve the minutes of the June 27, 1990 Special Meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the July 2, 1990 Regular Meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. EDC Chairperson, LaDonna Riste, thanked the Council for its contribution to Mountain Dew Days. 5. EDC Chairperson LaDonna Riste presented a certificate of appreciation to Council member Mayer for his service on the EDC. 6. The Council next considered the proposed 1991 ALF Operating Budget. Councilmember McKnight noted that the contribution had been reduced from $2.50 per capita to $1.43 per capita. Councilmembers Mayer and Sprute questioned the reduction and expressed disappointment that Farmington would still not get full time coverage. A lengthy discussion followed on this topic. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute toadopt RESO- LUTION NO. R44-90 adopting the 1991 ALF Budget. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember McKnight was directed to set a meeting with other city councils to discuss a 2nd full time ambulance. 7. The Council next considered the petition for stop signs in Dakota County Estates. Police Chief Siebenaler recommended that rather than responding to these types of requests on a patchwork basis, the Council should table this matter and direct the Public Works Director and Police Chief to prepare a study looking at the existing sign inventory, needs survey and future population trends. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to table the matter and direct the Police Chief and Public Works Director to prepare the abovementioned study. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. The Council next considered the proposed service and construction agreement relating to the extension of the sewer and water to the Fairgrounds as outlined in the Admini- Council Minutes - July 16, 1990 - Page 2 strator's July 12, 1990 memo. Attorney Grannis further recommended the Council require a license from the Fair Board for access into the Fairgrounds for repairs and maintenance on the system. Concerns were expressed regarding City pumping capacity and deciding if the sewer was to go down First Street or 2nd Street. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R45-90 adopting the proposed service and construction agreements to the Fairgrounds with the changes recommended by the Administrator and Attorney. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. The Council directed the Engineer to prepare the plans and specifications for the Fairground sewer and water project with alternates for 1st and 2nd Streets. 10. The Council next considered the proposed settlement of siren damages with Trent Larson. Councilmember Sprute qtated that the location of the pole and siren box was unsafe and, therefore, the City should pay the entire cost of the repair. Mayor Kuchera agreed that the battery box was located too close to the alley way. Council- member Galler noted that Mr. Larson had backed his trailer into the pole. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer that the City pay the entire cost of the siren damage. VOTING FOR: Mayer, McKnight, Kuchera, Sprute. AGAINST: Galler. MOTION CARRIED. 11. The Council next considered a memo from Public Works Director Kaldunski, dated July 9, 1990, which stated it would cost $4,500 to trim and $5,525 to remove the soft maples on the boulevards. Councilmember Sprute noted that the hollow trees posed a liability to the City and that the auction proceeds should be dedicated to tree removal. Councilmember Galler stated that while the trees posed a potential liability the 1990 Budget could not absorb the entire cost. Councilmember Galler stated that the Council should establish a program beginning with the 1991 fiscal year. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to dedicate the $1,220 proceeds from the auction to the tree removal fund. VOTING FOR: Sprute, Mayer. AGAINST: McKnight, Kuchera, Galler. MOTION FAILED. 12. The Council next considered a memo from the Administrator dated July 10, 1990 relating to space needs. Councilmember Sprute stated the most important issue was to set the referendum at a level that would pass, which he felt was $500,000. Administrator Thompson indicated that if the land could not be obtained outside of the bond issue, $500,000 would probably not be enough for a sufficient size building. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to set a target date of November 6, 1990 for the referendum and to reappoint the original Space Needs Committee. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. The Council next considered a request by staff to install Christmas lighting electrical connections in the downtown area. Councilmember Mayer noted the HRA had agreed to finance 50% of the project if concrete was used for the curb cut instead of paving brick. Administrator Thompson stated that staff was opposed to the use of concrete because it would create a patchwork effect. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the HRA's input into the project. Staff was directed to attend the HRA special meeting to discuss the matter. 14. The Council next reviewed an update on the 1990-1991 Goals and Objectives. Councilmember Sprute commended staff on the excellent job they had done on the goals and objectives. 15. The Council next considered a report on the City's warning system prepared by the Police Chief and dated July 11, 1990. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the report. No action was taken at this time. 16. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R46-90 approving and authorizing the signing of the Farmington Industrial Park Final Plat. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes - July 16, 1990 - Page 3 17. City Engineer Kaldunski presented the following bids on the Flagstaff Bridge Project No. 89-7: Landwehr Heavy Moving Brown and Cris, Inc. Midwest Contracting $ 153,931.50 167,399.50 178,340.00 MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R47-90 accepting the bid of Landwehr of $153,931.50. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R48-90 acknowledging the grant of up to $84,920 from MnDOT for Bridge Project SAP-212-101-01. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 19. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprute to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R49-90 acknowledging the grant of up to $94,920 from MnDOT for Bridge Project SAP-212-101-02. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 20. The Council acknowledged its appreciation to City Engineer Tom Kaldunski for his diligence and expertise in resolving the Flagstaff Bridge problems. 21. MOTION by Galler, second by Mayer to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: School/Conference Request - State Police Chief Conference. Capital Outlay Request - Public Works Dumpsters - $1,240. School/Conference Request - Police Advanced Driving School. School/Conference Request - Parks and Recreation Arena Managers. Capital Outlay Request - Public Works Tailgate Lift - $1,545. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. a. Approve b. Approve c. Approve d. Approve e. Approve 22. Police Chief Siebenaler explained that not all attending the laws update school at the same time. Kuchera to approve the Police Department School and Laws Update Class. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. of the police officers would be MOTION by Sprute, second by Conference request to attend the 23. Police Chief Siebenaler explained that the police officers will be using a City squad car while attending the driving school. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to approve the Police Department School/Conference request to attend a driving school. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 24. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. RSO-90 approving an engineering agreement with the HRA for the Farmington Industrial Park. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 25. Councilmember Sprute stated the bills should be printed more clearly. Council- member Sprute also added that employee expense reimbursement vouchers, specifically mileage reimbursements, should be more detailed. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 26. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to approve the concept of using the water service assessment agreement for service installations as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . Council Minutes - July 16, 1990 - Page 4 27. City Engineer Kaldunski noted during roundtable that the Water Board was going to be developing Well No.1, which would require some blasting. 28. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to adjourn at 11:30 P.M. CARRIED . APIF, MOTION Respectfully submitted, /~ 72.r- Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved cs \(0 \\A\) I .