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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.17.87 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR FEBRUARY 17, 1987 1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Sprute. Members Absent: Uhl. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Consider setting a work session. b. Consider a time extension on the Farmington Hills Plat c. Discuss the Rambling River Park trail system. APIF, motion carried. 3. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of the February 2, 1987 regular meeting with the clarification that Mayor Akin stated that the City "should not hold the school project up." APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to authorize up to $5,000 for manhole rehabilitation from the sewer fund. APIF, motion carried. 5. Discussion followed regarding a proposal by staff to construct a ditch east of the Henderson Addition to alleviate ground and surface water problems. City Engineer Kaldunski indicated that staff had met with Robert and Lulu Henderson to discuss the required easements and with downstream property owners. Mr. Kaldunski then gave an overview of the project. Mayor Akin stated that the project would not totally alleviate ground water problems. Administrator Thompson stated that the DNR had indicated the City could apply its $5,000 dewatering grant towards the project, but had not received confirmation. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with or without the grant. It was noted that the project would not be assessed but would be funded through the surface water fund and reimbursed later. Motion by Kelly, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R8-87 accepting the low quote of Frederickson Con- struction at a cost not to exceed $14,820 and authorize the execution of ~~}J appropriate contracts 1 APIF, motion carried. . ~V-' . . ./7 ". 06(""k'.,t'ilr L.l.C()n ~\-€ Ctf~(-se( 1 \\Hf"'c;,O( frY r't' -fYb(\\"+~,,, \~b(h'v~N'l), ;;;p/'6' 6. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing to consider a proposed zon~ng amendment which would increase the minimum lot size of unserviced R-l lots to 10 acres. Planner Tooker indicated the Planning Commission had recommended the proposed amendment in order that the zoning ordinance be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Attorney Grannis explained that in the event of a conflict between the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan, State Law sets forth that the Zoning Ordinance supercedes. Mayor Akin asked what types of uses would be allowed. Mr. Tooker stated that R-l uses would still be allowed. Mayor Akin closed the hearing. 7. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Ordinance No. 087-l87 increasing the minimum lot size in unserviced property from 10,000 square feet to 10 acres. APIF, motion carried. 8. The Council next considered a staff proposal to expand Administrative offices into Meeting Room #1. Administrator Thompson indicated that, if the proposal was approved, he would present a budget adjustment during the next regular meeting. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to authorize the expansion at a cost not to exceed $2,500. APIF, motion carried. 9. City Engineer Kaldunski presented a list of streets for the 1987 Street Improvement Project. It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be placed on the agenda for the second meeting in March. 10. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt the proposed schools and conferences policy and set the daily meal allowance at $30.00. APIF, motion carried. 11. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approve Contract Payment #1 - Bituminous Roadways - Rambling River Trail Project - $42,765.27. 2. Approve Contract Payment #2 - Ace Blacktop - Project 86-1 and 86.8 - $11,980.69. 3. Approve the purchase of a sewage pump - $9,725.40. 4. Approve a Capital Outlay Request - Purchase of Chairs - Administration. 5. Approve a request to attend Water Operator School - General Services. 6. Approve a request to attend Liquor Store Conference. 7. Approve a request to attend school - Park and Recreation. 8. Approve a request to attend school - Administration. 9. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Kelly, second by Mayer to appoint Curt Hawkinson as a pro- bationary fireman. APIF, motion carried. 13. The Council set a work session for February 23, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss the following matters: 1. City Fiscal Position 2. CIP Budget 3. 1987 Legislative Session It was the consensus that no actions be taken on items set for the work session. 14. The Administrator presented a request for a second time extension for Farmington Hills. No action was taken, therefore the plat terminated on February 15, 1987. 15. Administrator Thompson informed the Council that preliminary work on the Rambling River Trail extension had been completed, and that the trail could now be used. 16. The Council briefly discussed the upgrading on the 220th Street bridge owned by the City and Eureka Township. Administrator Thompson indicated that the County was intending to upgrade the bridge with State funding, and that the local share would be approximately $6,000 - $8,000. It was the consensus that the City would not contribute any funding to the project, but would provide in-kind service through the City Engineer as its share. 17. Discussion followed regarding the Police Departments pigeon eradication policy. No action was taken. 18. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Thompson Administrator Approved Ovil O/UJJi1; c~