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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.17.90 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SEPTEMBER 17, 1990 1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Kuchera, McKnight, Sprute, Galler. Members Absent: Mayer. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to approve the minutes of the September 4, 1990 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Farmington Independent reporter, Eric Christiansen, was introduced to the Council. 5. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to pro rate the therapeutic massage license fee of Doris Louis (25%) to be applied against the 1991 license and to direct staff to prepare an ordinance relating to the pro rating of fees. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. The Council next considered sidewalk replacement at 101 Spruce Street. Council- member Sprute stated the sidewalk was in poor shape and should be replaced. Mayor Kuchera stated that the sidewalk on Elm, west of 1st Street, was also in bad shape and he placed a higher priority on that section because it would carry more traffic. Questions were raised regarding the funding for the project on 101 Spruce Street, which was estimated to be $2000 - $3000. It was the consensus that staff should identify funding sources and if there were no identifiable sources, contingency should be used. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to replace the sidewalk on the south side of Elm Street west of 1st Street with $500 of the project to come from sidewalk maintenance, and staff to identify other potential sources and report back to the Council. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. Administrator Thompson presented an overview of the proposed assessment roll for Project 89-3. Administrator Thompson stated the assessment roll was based on the City's assessment policy. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R66-90 accepting the proposed assessment roll for Project 89-3 (1990 Street Improvement Project) and setting a public hearing to consider the assessment roll on October 15, 1990 at 7:15 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. MOTION by Galler, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R67-90 accepting the proposed assessment roll for Project 90-3 (Dakota County Estates Sixth) and setting a public hearing to consider the proposed assessment roll for October 15, 1990 at 8:00 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R68-90 accepting the assessment roll for Project 90-6 (1990 Sidewalk Improvement) and setting a public hearing to consider the proposed assessment roll for October 15, 1990 at 8:15 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Minutes - 9/17/90 - Pg. 2 10. The Council next considered a proposed agreement relating to a utility easement with Gerald Ristow and James Gaunt. Administrator Thompson stated the City presently had a walkway between Lots 10 and 11, Block 2, Chateau Manor 2nd Addition, but there was some confusion regarding lot lines and existing improve- ments. Administrator Thompson stated the agreement would facilitate the vacation of the walkway, subsequent retainage of a utility easement, and allow the resulting lot lines to conform with existing improvements. Attorney Grannis stated the City would initiate proceedings to vacate the walkway, and if vacated, would retain a 10 foot utility easement. Mr. Gaunt would in turn deed the 5' strip of property acquired through the vacation to Mr. Ristow. Mr. Ristow stated that he was led to believe that the 10' walkway had been deeded to him several years ago, but the documents apparently had not been recorded. Councilmember Sprute requested that the property be restored as quickly as possible after installation of the water line. Councilmember Sprute asked if the $100 payment in lieu of the 14" pine tree replacement was acceptable. Mr. Ristow stated that it would be. The Council acknowledged that there would be no assessment associated with Project 87-7. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprute to approve the utility easement agreement with Gerald Ristow and James Gaunt. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. It was the consensus of the Council that a special meeting be set for Septem- ber 26, 1990 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the Fair Board and Extension Office utility agreement. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. The Council next considered the possible relocation of the Municipal Liquor Store to the former Farm Service Coop building as outlined in the Liquor Store Manager's memo dated September 13, 1990. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the pros and cons of such a move. It was indicated that the HRA should be con- tacted regarding this matter. It was the consensus of the Council that staff pursue the possible relocation of the Liquor Store. 13. The Council next considered the Fall Clean Up Day to be held on October 13, 1990. Staff recommended that Empire Township be allowed to participate again and that it be held at the Fire Hall. Councilmember Sprute expressed concerns regarding safety and response times due to traffic congestion at the Fire Hall. Administrator Thompson noted that the traffic flow had been rerouted to mitigate congestion. Councilmember Sprute stated that the City should identify a new location for the next clean up day. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to allow Empire Township to participate in the Fall _Clean Up Day per the terms of the original agreement and to conduct the Clean Up Day at the Fire Hall. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. The Council next considered the ALF Ambulance 5 Year Plan. It was the con- sensus that the 3 city councils~ meet in the future to discuss the 5 Year Plan as it relates to the 1992 Budget. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to accept the ALF Ambulance 5 Year Plan. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to approve the following: a. Pay Estimate #1 to Landwehr Heavy Moving for work completed on Project 89-7 (Flagstaff Bridges North of Hwy 50) for $140,108.30. b. Approve payment to Northwest Aggregates for Class V aggregate for Project 89-7 in the amount of $2,569.00. c. Approve a budget adjustment transferring $3,430.20 from Project 89-7 to Sidewalk Maintenance. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Minutes - 9/17/90 - Page 3 16. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprute to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a. Approve School/Conference Request and Budget Adjustment - Rescue Squad. b. Approve Change Order No. 2 and Pay Estimate No. 1 for Project No. 89-3 to Rice Lake Contracting - Adding $4,832.50 to the contract and paying $223,845.65. c. Approve Final Pay Estimate for 1990 Seal Coat Project to Allied Blacktop for $26,960.16. d. Approve Final Pay Estimate for 1990 Sidewalk Maintenance Project to Sunrise Cement for $19,450.00. e. Approve Pay Estimate No. 1 for Dakota County Estates Sixth Addition to Brown and Cris, Inc. for $85,592.15. f. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ~7!r- Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved ({)- t ~9D