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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
AUGUST 6, 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 McKnight to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
a. Remove lOb - Warning Signs.
b. Remove 9a - Fire Cataract Pensions.
c. Remove 9c - Hazardous Building - 404 Walnut Street.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to approve the minutes of the July 11, 1990
special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve
the minutes of the July 16, 1990 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by
McKnight, second by Sprute to approve the minutes of the July 25, 1990 special meeting.
VOTING FOR: Kuchera, Sprute, Mayer, McKnight. ABSTAIN: Galler. VOTING AGAINST: None.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Mrs. Marian Pelach presented a petition requesting the Council to establish a policy
of alternating parking during the Fair rather than just on the east side of the street.
Police Chief Siebenaler stated he had invited Mrs. Pelach to express her concerns and
allow the Council to review the situation during the Fair to address the matter during
the next regular meeting. Mrs. Pelach added that they are putting up with harassment
because people park on their side. It was the consensus of the Council that it would
review the situation and discuss the matter at the next regular meeting. MOTION by
Sprute, second by Mayer to accept the petition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to proclaim October 7 - 13, 1990 as Fire
Prevention Week. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R53-90 appointing the
election judges and designating the polling place for the primary election and setting
election judge wages at $5.00 per hour. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to authorize the downtown electrical outlet
project with funding from the City auction proceeds ($1,220) and increased fines
($1,780.00). APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. City 'Engineer Kaldunski presented the following bids for Project 89-3 (1990 MSA
Street Improvement Project):
Firm Base Bid Alternate
Rice Lake Contracting $ 546,917.30 $ 585,922.05
Barbarossa and Sons 569,054.80 604,929.80
Brown and Cris 633,738.65 676,638.30
Northdale Construction 704,225.50 739,568.00
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Mr. Kaldunski recommended the Council award the Alternate Bid to Rice Lake Contracting
for $585,922.05 contingent upon Water Board and MnDOT approval. Councilmember
Sprute stated it was important to upgrade the water mains. MOTION by Galler, second
by Sprute to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R54-90 awarding the alternate bid of $585,922.05
to Rice Lake Contracting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. City Engineer Kaldunski presented the following bid tabs for Project No. 90-3
(Dakota County Estates 6th Addition):
Firm
Brown and Cris
Richard Knutson
Inland Utilities
Northdale Construction
Arcon Construction
McNamara Contracting
Utilities
Streets
Seal Coat
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
14,300.00
No Bid
147,840.83
159,955.00
158,782.90
166,654.73
187,682.34
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
66,871.88
79,245.94
Mr. Kaldunski recommended the utility contract be let to Brown and Cris for $147,840.83
and the street bid be let to Arcon for $66,871.88. Mr. Kaldunski added that the seal
coat bid should not be let as it is to only be used for assessment estimates. MOTION
by Mayer, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R55-90 awarding the utility
contract to Brown and Cris for $147,840.83 and the street contract to Arcon for
$66,871.88, contingent upon the developer completing the street grading by August 20,
1990. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. Public Works Director Kaldunski presented the following budget adjustment to
remove soft maple trees from the boulevards:
Lift Gate Savings
Counter Sales
Increased Fines
Sale of Soft Maples
Contingency
Total
955.00
1,500.00
1,100.00
500.00
945.00
$ 5,000.00
MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute to approve the aforementioned budget adjustments
and authorize removal of dying soft maples. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to authorize the final payment to Astleford
of $2,822.45 for the recycling truck. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. The Council next considered the Fire Station #2 report prepared by the Fire
Department. Mike Heinzerling stated the Committee was looking for direction from
the Council. It was the consensus that staff begin negotiating on the two sites
listed in the report, but to focus on Option #1 (Essex and 195th Street). It was also
noted that the City should pursue joint City facilities on a single site.
13. The Council next considered a grading permit request by Jack Benedict. Concern
was expressed regarding haul routes, subdivision grading completion date, and affect
on wetlands. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to set a public hearing for
August 20, 1990 at 7:15 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
14. City Engineer Kaldunski presented the proposed plans and specifications for
Project No. 87-7 (Fairgrounds Sewer and Water). Mr. Kaldunski reviewed the plans,
noting the project was to be bid with alternates to 1st and 2nd Street. Attorney
Grannis stated that the only easement which needed to be acquired was by Jerry
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Ristow's property in Chateau Manor Addition. Mr. Grannis stated that Mr. Ristow
had tentatively agreed to give a utility easement in lieu of the Council vacating the
walkway easement. Administrator Thompson noted the Fair Board and Extension Office
(Dakota County) had not signed the agreement to date. MOTION by Galler, second by
McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R56-90 approving the plans and specifications for
Project No. 87-7 (Fairgrounds Sewer and Water) and order the Advertisement for Bids
to be opened August 31, 1990 at 2:00 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
15. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to authorize the expenditure of $3,945.00 for a
stormwater easement from ENRON for the Industrial Park and to authorize the signing of
the easement agreement. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
16. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprute to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R57-90 approving
the plans and specifications for Project No. 90-6 (1990 Sidewalk Improvements) and
ordering the Advertisement for Bids. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
17. Administrator Thompson presented the 1991 Operating Budget. Mr. Thompson noted
that the preliminary budget and tax levy had to be set by September 1, 1990. It was
the consensus of the Council to meet on Wednesday, August 15, 1990 at 7:00 P.M. to
discuss the City's Compensation Study and the 1991 Operating Budget.
18. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to approve the consent agenda as follows:
Sewer and Water Agreements - Tom Ryan and Gene Ekness.
School and Conference Request - MPELRA Conference - Finance.
Capital Outlay Request - Solid Waste Recycling Bins - $1,653.00.
School and Conference Request - MGFAO Conference - Finance.
various budget adjustments.
payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
a. Approve
b. Approve
c. Approve
d. Approve
e. Approve
f. Approve
19. The following items were discussed during roundtable:
a. "Farmington Day" at the State Fair - August 30, 1990.
b. ALF Ambulance meeting between councils to be held in late 1990 or early 1991.
c. Cataract pensions on next meeting's agenda.
20. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to adjourn at 9:45 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Administrator
Approved
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