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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.20.90 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR AUGUST 20, 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 review of the operating budget until after the consent agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the August 6, 1990 meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Robert Stegmaier noted that some kids have been picking up dogs in his area. Mayor Kuchera stated that Mr. Stegmaier should work through the Police Chief. 5. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to set a public hearing for September 19, 1990 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the grading application of Jim Reisinger. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 6. The Council next considered the purchase of a 1991 squad car as outlined in the Police Chief's memo dated August 20, '1990. Mr. Siebenaler stated that Ford was dis- continuing the production of Crown Victorias and that the Council would need to order a squad before the 1991 fiscal year or purchase a Chevrolet which would cost the City approximately $3000 more. Mayor Kuchera asked how it would be financed. Finance Director Henneke stated that it could be funded through unforeseen revenues or re- tained earnings. The Council could budget for the squad in 1991 to replenish the fund. Councilmember Mayer stated he had concerns regarding the trade in before the City vehicles fleet has been addressed in the 1991 Budget. Police Chief Siebenaler stated the Council could hang on to the 1987 squad and sell it at a later date. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to purchase a 1991 squad car from Farmington Ford for $13,024 contingent upon receiving a second written quote and to hold off a decision on trade until the squad arrives. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing to consider the grading permit application of Jack Benedict. City Engineer Kaldunski outlined the proposal to remove stock- piled materials from the ditch project and use it for fill in the Dakota County Estates 6th Addition. Mr. Kaldunski outlined the following concerns: a. Compliance with the 1983 DNR Permit. b. Letter of Credit ($80,000 in place). c. Contractor to furnish Certificate of Insurance. d. Drainage easement conveyed to City (optional). e. Revegetation. f. $750 permit. Council Minutes - 8/20/90 - Page 2 Mayor Kuchera: Att. Grannis: em. Sprute: How does the City stand legally? Robert Stegmaier owns the land so the City should get Mr. Stegmaier's consent before issuing permits. This should be in writing. Robert Stegmaier: We've agreed on a price, but I want to know what is going to happen to the willows; I would like the 15,000 cubic yards measured; and I would like a determination made on the easement. em.Sprute: It appears that there is a disagreement, and I would like to see an agreement in writing before the City acts. I have no problem tabling it, but the concerns expressed by Mr. Stemaier are new to me. Fill would be used for back yards in Dakota County Estates 6th Addition. What is the $750 fee for? It is a standard fee which covers administration and enforcement. Jack Benedict: Eng. Kaldunski: Jack Benedict: Eng. Kaldunski: Cm. Mayer: How is Dakota County Estates 6th being graded? It is being brought up to rough grade. Final grade will not be made unt~l the houses are built. What assurances does the City have that the lot will be brought up to final grade? We have a separate line item on the Developer's Agree- ment with a letter of credit for $80,000. What should the City have for protection? Mr. Stegmaier should cosign the applicatiou. Would the Council consider waiving the $750 fee in lieu of assigning the easement to the City. Cm. Mayer: Adm. Thompson: Eng. Kaldunski: Cm. Sprute: Att. Grannis: Jack Benedict: Mayor Kuchera continued the hearing until September 4, 1990 at 7:15 P,M, 7. The Council next considered the County Fair street parking. Several citizens expressed concerns regarding the mess being left by people and parking across drive- ways. Councilmember McKnight and Mayor Kuchera felt parking should be banned entirely. Councilmember Mayer was concerned that an all out ban meant no one could park on the streets and will just push the problem further out. Councilmember Galler felt the City should try a total ban to see how it works. Jim Bell stated taht he had pro- blems with cars, but he felt no parking signs would send the wrong message to visitors. Administrator Thompson stated that a parking ban would just push the problem out further. Councilmember Sprute asked if a total parking ban was legal. Attorney Grannis stated that it was. Councilmember Sprute suggested going with an odd/even plan at first. The area residents present concurred with the odd/even plan. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to ban parking during the fair in front of residences from 1st through 6th Streets from Ash Street to Walnut Street and one block into Sunnyside. VOTING FOR: Galler, McKnight, Kuchera. AGAINST: Sprute, Mayer. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Sprute clarified his vote stating he preferred the odd/even plan. Council Minutes - 8-20-90 - Page 3 8. HRA Executive Director Henricks explained the changes in the tax increment finance (TIF) laws as outlined in his June 8, 1990 memo. Mr. Henricks stated that the HRA had directed him to review the changes with the Council and request con- ceptual approval for the use of TIF. Administrator Thompson stated the City's major concerns should be the LGA penalty and the non-compliance penalty. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to approve the TIF concept as outlined in Mr. Henricks memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. Fire Cataract President Ron Royce presented a proposal to increase the fire pension by $200 a year for 3 years in order to achieve parity. Mr. Ryoce noted the special levey requirements increasing the pension from $900/year to $1100/year would be $8,620 of which approximately 50% is paid by the townships. Attorney Grannis noted that future councils would not be legally bound by the $200/year program. Councilmember Sprute noted that the levy would increase approximately $3000. but thatA;l;p.proximately half of that increase would be paid by the townships. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to appeptetheecataract pension report and increase :ji200/year for 3 years. V6rIJIG FOR: Mayer, McKnight, Kuchera, Galler. ABS"rAl.N: Sprute. MOTION CARRIED. 10. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R58-90 amending. the Cataract By-Laws increasing the benefit from $900/man/year to $1100/man/year. VOTING FOR: McKnight, Kuchera, Galler, Mayer. ABSTAIN: Sprute. MOTION CARRIED. 11. MOTION by Kuchera, second by McKnight to accept and certify schedules I, II, III for the Farmington Fire Cataract Association. VOTING FOR: Kuchera, Galler, Mayer, McKnight. ABSTAIN: Sprute. MOTION CARRIED. 12. The Council next considered a report on delinquent municipal service accounts dated August 16, 1990. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to certify outstanding delinquent account balances after November 1, 1990 and to ratify the $100 per month payment schedules set up by the Finance Director. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. City Engineer Kaldunski informed the Council that the contractor had not pre- sented figures for proposed Change Order #1 to Project 90-1 (Industrial Park). MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to approve Change Order #1 extending the project completion date by 25 days. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. The Council next considered Change Order #1 to Project No. 89-3 as outlined in City Engineer Kaldunski's memo dated August 17, 1990. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to approve Change Order #1 for Project 89-3 adding $25,735 as outlined in the August 17, 1990 memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute authorizing Delta Environmental to perform up to $2,500 in additional service under the service contract dated March 9, 1990 relating to Walnut Street cleanup. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. The Council next considered a proposed utility easement required from Jerry Ristow for the Fairgrounds Utility Project. Concerns were expressed regarding the location of the fence and other structures. It was the consensus of the Council that the water loop was necessary. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler that the City Administrator and City Attorney negotiate an agreement to install sewer on the walkway next to Jerry Ristow's property. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes - 8/20/90 - Page 4 17. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve School/Conference Request - Senior Center b. Approve modification to MHFA First Time Homebuyers Program. c. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R59-90 declaring support for VRWMC Clearwater Partnership Study. d. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire Department. e. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire Department. f. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Public Works. g. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. During roundtable the following items were discussed: a. Public hearing in late October/early November on the southeast area storm water project. b. Assessment figures presented at Wednesday night meeting. c. Only discuss budget Wednesday night. d. Garage sales vs. flea markets (700 Elm Street - between 7th and 8th Streets). e. Various construction activities around the City. 19. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to adjourn at 11:10 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . Respectfully submitted, /772.r- Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved ct.JLi/qD .