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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.17.90 Council Minutes 121 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR. DECEMBER 17, 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 Harmeyer. 2. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item lId - Budget Adjustment - from the Consent Agenda for general discussion. b. Remove item 11g - Police Department Part Time Employment - from the Consent Agenda for general discussion. c. Remove item 9a - $165,000 Bond Issue Capitalized Interest. d. Remove item 8a - Storm Sewer Trunk - Project 90-1. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of the November 27, 1990 special meeting. Voting for: Mayer, Kuchera, Galler. Abstain: McKnight, Sprute. MOTION CARRIED. 4. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of the November 29, 1990 special meeting. Voting For: Kuchera, Galler, Mayer. Abstain: McKnight, Sprute. MOTION CARRIED. 5. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to approve the minutes of the December 3, 1990 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. The Council next considered approving a WMB grant application for a Resource Recovery Facility. Councilmember Sprute noted that the capital costs had increased $300,000+ from the original Task Force study and questioned if the Task Force would still be in favor of the project with the increased costs. Solid Waste Coordinator Williamson noted that even with the increased capital costs the per ton tip fee had not increased significantly. Mr. Williamson added that he could not promise that capital costs would not increase as the project proceeded, but that increased capital costs would not push the top fee past the mid $40/ton range. Councilmember Sprute stated that because of the increased capital costs, the Council should not rely on the Task Force's recommendation because it may have changed with the added costs. Councilmember Sprute stated that he also had reservations regarding the metered billing system. Councilmember Galler questioned the personnel and County tip fee projections. Councilmember Sprute asked if the City would be committed to the project upon applying for the funds. Attorney Harmeyer stated that the City could back out of the project at any time up until it accepted the money from the State. MOTION by Galler, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R93-90 approving a WMB Step I Resource Recovery Grant Application. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. MOTION by Mayer, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R94-90 accepting additional refuse at the proposed Resource Recovery Facility. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 122 Council Minutes - 12/17/90 - Page 2 8. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Sprute to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 090-239 relating to the Reforestation Advisory Commission and the City tree program. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. The Council next considered the recommendation by the City Administrator relating to the Fire Chief's wages. MOTION by McKnight, second by Sprute to the Fire Chief's wages at $300/month effective January 1, 1991. Voting for: McKnight, Sprute, Galler. Abstain: Kuchera. MOTION CARRIED. set Mayer, 10. The Council next considered the update on the Ratzlaff Construction claim as noted in the Finance Director's December 14, 1990 memo. It was noted that the claim had risen from $624.75 to $735.00. Councilmember Mayer stated the memo had addressed his concerns and he was satisfied. MOTION by McKnight, second by Mayer to pay the claim of $735.00 to Ratzlaff Construction. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. It was the consensus of the Council that the City accept applications for the Boards and Commissions vacancies until January 15th and that announcements should be placed in the Farmington Independent and the City newsletter. 12. Mayor Kuchera directed the Councilmembers to turn in the Administrator's evaluations before the next Council meeting. 13. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a. Approve Capital Outlay Request/Budget Adjustment - Fire Department - Pagers _ $840.00. b. Approve Capital Outlay Request/Budget Adjustment - Fire Department - Hurst Tool Plant Conversion - $1,735. c. Approve Firefighter probationary appointment - Dan Meyer. d. Approve School/Conference Request - Police Department - Jerry Wacker - Child Abuse. e. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Parks and Recreation - Radio - $865.00. f. Approve Towing Agreement Rate Increase - November 20, 1990. g. Approve School/Conference Request - Parks and Recreation - Don Hayes - Tree Care. h. Approve Amendment to Landfill Abatement Agreement with Dakota County. i. Approve School/Conference Request Public Works Tom Kaldunski - Minnesota City Engineers Annual Conference. j. Approve School/Conference Request - Public Works - Jerry Bauer, Bob Hanson, Bill Weierke - Sewer Seminar. k. Appoint Russ Matthys as full time permanent employee. 1. Approve final pay estimate - Project 90-3 - Brown and Cris - $7,341.86. m. Approve final pay estimate - Project 89-3 - Rice Lake Contracting - $28,563.48. n. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Pump/Hose - $1,840. o. Approve Capital Outlay Request - City Hall Ventilation - $2,970.00 p. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. Councilmember Mayer stated that with potential State Aid cuts the Council and staff would need to monitor the budget very closely and stick to it. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to approve the budget adjustments and transfers outlined in the Finance Director's December 14th memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes - 12/17/90 - Page 3 125 15. Councilmember Mayer questioned the appointment of paid part time police officers in light of previous Council discussions on the matter. Police Chief Siebenaler stated that the officers would be non-licensed officers used in a "reservist" capacity. Mr. Siebenaler stated the reservists were used primarily to reduce costs for dances, social events and so on. It was agreed that the matter should be reviewed and brought back to the Council for discussion. 16. Administrator Thompson presented the Met Council report on the new airport search areas, noting that two of the three search areas were adjacent to Farmington. Mr. Thompson reviewed the report, highlighting the decision making timetable and methods to be used. It was the consensus of the Council that this matter could have a tremendous impact on the City regardless of the outcome and that staff should continue to gather information. 17. Councilmember Mayer stated that he had a conflict with the Wednesday night compensation meeting and requested that it be moved to the first regular meeting in January. Mayor Kuchera noted that it would not be fair to the outgoing members who had worked hard on the plan. Councilmember Sprute stated that he also had a conflict. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to move the compensation meeting to the January 7th regular meeting. Voting for: Galler, Mayer, Sprute. Against: McKnight, Kuchera. MOTION CARRIED. Administrator Thompson noted he would inform the employees of the action. 18. The following items were discussed during roundtable: a. Mayor Kuchera thanked Councilmembers McKnight and Sprute for their service on the Council. Mayor Kuchera also thanked the Council and staff for all the work that had been completed. b. Administrator Thompson noted that the past two years had been very productive and thanked the Council. c. Councilmember McKnight thanked the Council and staff for making his job on the Council easier. 19. MOTION by Sprute, second by McKnight to adjourn at 8:50 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ;:;;: ~~- 0U. . /4t.C; L'Z; Tho son City Administrator Approved