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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.01.90 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR OCTOBER 1, 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 Mayer to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Add September 17, 1990 Regular meeting minutes. b. Add Compensation Study outline. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to approve the minutes of the September 4, 1990 regular meeting (previously approved) with the correction that Councilmember Sprute voted against the motion under Paragraph #9 ($600,000 Public Works Facility Referendum) . APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to approve the minutes of the September 17, 1990 regular meeting. Voting For: McKnight, Kuchera, Sprute, Galler. Abstain: Mayer. MOTION CARRIED. 5. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprute to set a public hearing for November 5, 1990 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the vacation of the walkway in Chateau Manor 2nd Addition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. HRA Executive Director Henricks requested the Council to set a special meeting and public hearing for October 23, 1990 to consider TIF District #2. Councilmember Galler stated he could not make the October 23, 1990 meeting. Mr. Henricks stated that he would take care of the publication, notifications and presentation of information. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kuchera to set a special meeting/public hearing for October 24, 1990 at 7:00 P.M. to consider TIF District #2. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R72-90 approving an application for Landfill Abatement Funding Assistance from Dakota County for $28,529. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 090-238 relating to prorating Sauna and Massage License Fees. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R73-90 authorizing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the demolition of the McVicker properties and that the 1st National Bank of Farmington be responsible for City related costs if the bank decides to proceed with demolition on its own. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R7~-90 appointing election judges for the General Election. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Minutes - 10/1/90 - Page 2 11. The Council next considered a request by James Reisinger to amend his driveway grading permit for 20670 Akin Road by reducing the width from 30' to approximately 16-20 feet. The Council noted that Mr. Reisinger was adamant regarding the 30' driveway during the public hearing. The Council tabled the matter until the next regular meeting and invited Mr. Reisinger to attend the meeting. 12. The Council next reviewed the feasibility report for the Southeast Area Storm Sewer project and upcoming public hearing by the Vermillion River Watershed Commission. Administrator Thompson stated the Council had previously conceptually agreed that: a. Open ditch. b. Cost apportioned by runoff coefficient. c. City will not finance entire project without assurances it will be reimbursed. Administrator Thompson stated that he would present the City's arguments at the public hearing, and that the Mayor and Councilmembers should also attend. Councilmember Sprute stated he would probably speak on behalf of the City because he felt the project was extremely important. No further action was taken. 13. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to approve Change Order No. 3 for Project 89-3 (Rice Lake Contracting) adding $2,400 for a retaining wall on the corner of 1st and Elm Street and that the City Engineer contact the affected property owner of the change. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. The Council next considered the proposed specifications for the Fire Department Quick Response Vehicle. Fire Chief Kuchera presented an overview of the proposed unit. Questions were asked regarding specifying make and model of chassis, size of unit, pumping capacity and light bar. Attorney Grannis stated the City could state specific makes and models if all bidders had access to them. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to approve the proposed specifications for the Fire Department Quick Response unit and order the advertisement for bids to be opened on November 14, 1990 at 2:00 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to accept the resignation of from the PARAC. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Anthony Kilpela to replace Mr. Vorwerk on PARAC provided he accepts. CARRIED. Lawrence Vorwerk Mayer to appoint APU', MOTION 16. The Council next considered a request by Public Works Director Kaldunski to in- crease Benno Klotz's salary by $1.00 per hour, retroactive to the date of his appoint- ment as Acting Solid Waste Foreman. Administrator Thompson stated that the Council was not be asked to officially rate the position, but only approving an interim salary. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve an interim increase of Benno Klotz's salary by $1.00 per hour, effective on the date of his appointment as Acting Solid Waste Foreman. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to reimburse the HRA $94,959.30 for Storm Sewer Trunk Costs associated with Project No. 90-1 (Farmington Industrial Park). APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve the appointment of the following firefighters: Todd Kindseth, Kevin Kuehn, Todd Proulx. b. Approve various budget adjustments. c. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Public Works Radios. d. Approve Budget Adjustment for sidewalk repair. e. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Minutes - 10/1/90 - Page 3 19. The Council next reviewed the steps remaining with the Compensation Plan review as outlined in the October 1, 1990 memo. It was the consensus that the Council attempt to follow the proposed schedule, but Councilmember Sprute noted that if several positions are affected, it may take more than two meetings. It was agreed that the Council meet on October 10, 1990 to discuss the Plan. 20. The following items were discussed during roundtable: a. Update on the Fairground Sewer and Water Project. b. Council and staff should begin considering the 1991 Street Improvement Project. 21. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to adjourn at 9:05 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, /77/-r- Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved lD- S- 10