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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.05.90 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR NOVEMBER 5, 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 item 7b - VRWMO Joint Powers Agreement. b. Discuss use of voting machines. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to approve the minutes of the October 10, 1990 special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. The October 15, 1990 minutes were tabled until the November 7, 1990 special meeting. 5. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to approve the minutes of the October 24, 1990 special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. It was the consensus of the Council that per the concerns outlined in the Admini- strative Assistant's memo dated November 1, 1990, the ballots should be hand fed into the voting machines after the polls have closed. 7. Mayor Kuchera opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the vacation of the walkway easement in Chateau Manor 2nd Addition. Administrator Thompson explained that the proposed vacation was before the Council per the terms of the agreement with Jerry Ristow and James Gaunt. Mr. Thompson recommended the walkway be vacated and the City retain the utility easements. The following testimony was heard: Jerry Ristow: Will other utilities be placed in the easement? Eng. Kaldunski: Due to the limited width of the easement, it is not anticipated any other City utilities would be installed. I cannot speak for gas, electricity, and so on. Jerry Ristow: Atty. Grannis: Jerry Ristow: Atty. Grannis: Why does the City want to open it up to all utilities? That is the language you and your attorney agreed with. It seems like you're inviting more utilities to be installed in the easement. Any utility presently has the right to install its lines in the easement. It's up to the Council if they want to limit it. Can it be used for drainage? It's unlikely since Chateau Manor has its own storm sewer system and the Fairgrounds are lower than your property. em. McKnight: I think Mr. Ristow's request is reasonable and should be granted. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to close the hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Jerry Ristow: Eng. Kaldunski: Council Minutes - 11/5/90 - Page 2 8. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R80-90 vacating the walkway between Lots 10 and 11, Block 2, Chateau Manor 2nd Addition and to retain an easement within said vacated walkway for City water utility purposes. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to set a public hearing for Novemben19, 1990 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the 1991 On Sale and Sunday On Sale liquor licenses. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to set a public hearing for November 19, 1990 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the 1991 Therapeutic Massage License. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to set a special meeting for November 7, 1990 at 4:30 P.M. to certify the election results and consider the October 15, 1990 minutes. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. The Council next considered a request by Larry Oldenburg to reconsider his assess- ment for Project 90-6 - 1990 Sidewalk Improvements. Administrator Thompson stated that a driveway which was located outside of the project area had inadvertently been assessed against Mr. Oldenburg's property. Mr. Oldenburg stated that the second driveway should not be assessed because he was not aware that driveways were not included in the project. City Engineer Kaldunski stated the driveways were shown in the feasibility report and the plans and specifications. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the benefit to Mr. Oldenburg's property. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R81-90 adopting a supplemental assessment roll for Project No. 90-6 by reducing the assessment for Parcel No. 14-26050-020-02 by $490.17. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. The Council next considered various concerns for the 89-3 project assessment roll as outlined in the Administrator's November 1, 1990 memo. Administrator Thompson noted that he felt legitimate concerns were raised, but recommended no action be taken on the assessment roll until the Council has resolved the issues by changing the assessment policy. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the various concerns. Don Feely noted that there were several lots that were 120', but varied greatly in assessments. Administrator Thompson stated each lot had different conditions and configurations which adjusted the assessments. The Council also briefly addressed the Senior Citizen deferment. The matter was tabled until the next regular meeting. 14. The Council next considered a request by Edward Adey to install a temporary ham radio station and antenna adjacent to Dakota County Estates,which would be used to contact the armed forces in Saudi Arabia. While the Council concurred that the project had merit, it did not comply with City zoning ordinances. 15. MOTION by McKnight, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R82-90 approving an agreement with MnDOT for snow removal on TH 50. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 16. Attorney Grannis presented a proposed resolution denying the waiver of platting request by Michael McNamara. Mr. Grannis also presented additional language which further specified the reason for denial. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R83-90 denying the waiver of platting requested by Michael McNamara. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. Finance Director Henneke presented a proposed change in employee health coverage as outlined in his November 1, 1990 memo. Mr. Henneke stated theichange in policy would include a $10 per office visit co-payment and $100 deductible and 80/20 coverage for hospitalization. The change in coverage would offset a portion of the premium increase. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Galler to approve the changes in employee health care coverage as outlined in the Finance Director's November 1, 1990 Council Minutes - 11/5/90 - Page 3 memo effective January 1, 1991. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. Brian Lundquist outlined a proposed flexible spending plan for City employees which would allow the City to deduct "pre tax" earnings to pay for certain medical/ health costs, child care, and health insurance premiums. Employees would benefit by reduced income and FICA taxes and the City would benefit by lower FICA costs. A lengthy discussion followed. Councilmember Mayer stated that the program should be fully explained to employees and employees should be informed on a periodic basis of individual account balances. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to authorize the flexible spending plan administered by Mii and to direct staff to counsel each employee on the plan and to submit a report on January 1, 1992 stating participation. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 19. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve Change Order No. 1 for Project 90-1 (Farmington Industrial Park) allowing the contractor to install the wear course this Fall provided the warranty date is extended until at least June, 1992. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 20. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to approve storm sewer cleaning in conjunc- tion with Project 89-3 as requested by the City Engineer. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 21. Per action taken earlier in the meeting, the City assessment policy was tabled until the next regular meeting. 22. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a. Approve Scott Air Pack modifications - Fire Department. b. Approve various budget adjustments - Finance Department. c. Approve School/Conference reqeust - Fire Department. d. Approve Pay Estimate No.3 - Project 89-3 - $66,988.87. e. Approve Pay Estimate No.2 - Project 90-3 - Brown and Cris, Inc. - $53,903.15. f. Approve Pay Estimate No. 1 - Project 90-3 - Arcon Construction - $35,879.26. g. Approve Change Order No. 1 - Project 90-3 - Dakota County Estates Sixth. h. Approve the firm of Pannell, Kerr, Forster as 1990 Auditors. i. Approve the Capital Outlay Request - Hazardous Material Drums - Fire Department - $704.80. j. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Fire Department - Nozzles - $1,500. k. Approve disposal of evidence - clothing - Police Department. I. Approve Budget Adjustment/Capital Outlay Request - Rescue - Hydraulic Hose. m. Approve Hepatitis "B" vaccinations (Budget Adjustment) - Fire Department - $2,160. n. Approve Pay Estimate No. 1 - Project 87-7 - Fairground Utilities - $113,348.81. o. Approve Equipment Purchase/Budget Adjustment - Dumpsters - Solid Waste. p. Approve Payment of the Bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 23. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute that pursuant to M.S. 471.705, Subd. I.e., the Council adjourn into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . 24. The following items were discussed during roundtable. a. VRWMC public hearing on the southeast area storm sewer. b. Administrator's evaluation - clarification. c. Council will need to schedule a special meeting for the compensation study and budget. The Department Heads' recommendations will be forthcoming. Council Meeting - 11/5/90 - Page 4 d. Staff will be presenting a capital outlay request at the next meeting for Christmas lights for buildings. Lights have to be ordered immediately. There is funding available in the budget. e. Staff to determine status of large soft maple on a Walnut Street boulevard affected by Project 89-3. 25. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute to adjourn at 10:45 P.M. CARRIED . APIF, MOTION Respectfully submitted, /772.r- Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved ~\/ \ ~~C\D - .