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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.04.87 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 4, 1987 1. Acting Mayor Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Kelly, Sprute, Uhl. Members Absent: Akin, Mayer. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. Motion by Sprute, second by Uhl to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Issue a proclamation for Buddy Poppy Day. b. Consider trees at Erickson's store. c. Receive an update on Dakota County Estates parkland. d. Consider naming the park at 4th and Willow "Kuchera Park". e. Issue letter of thanks to Coast to Coast for a new flag. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the April 20, 1987 regular meeting. 4. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to set a public hearing for May 18, 1987 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the preliminary plat of Akin Park Estates and the approval thereof. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to set a public hearing for June 1, 1987 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the utility drainage easements in Lots 4 - 15, Block 3, Fair Hills Addition. APIF, motion carried. 6. Police Chief Whittingham presented the bid proposals from Mareks Towing - Lakeville and Abe's Auto Body - Farmington (Castle Rock). Chief Whittingham stated that the bids were very similar and recommended Marek's based on the Marek's past service. Councilmember Sprute stated that he favored Abe's because of the proximity to Farmington and the more favorable prices for City vehicles and special events. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. 26-87 awarding the contract to Marek's Towing and Repair. Voting for: Kelly, Uhl. Voting against: Sprute. Motion carried. 7. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R27-87 approving a developers agreement for Fair Hills Fourth as submitted by the Administrator with recommendations outlined in the April 29, 1987 memo, and allowing the Engineer to set the surety. APIF, motion carried. 8. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R28-87 approving a developer's agreement for Fair Hills Addition - Phase III with the same changes listed in the previous paragraph. APIF, motion carried. 9. The Council next considered Police Chief Whittingham's recommendation relating to the hiring of a Police Officer. Chief Whittingham recommended that he be allowed to screen individuals from the part time ranks, or secondly, former employees of the Police Department. Councilmember Sprute questioned Chief Whittingham's figures relating to the cost of hiring a person from outside of the Department. Council- member Sprute stated that because of the professional status of a Police Officer, the Council should screen. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to approve the hiring process as recommended by the Police Chief. Voting for: Kelly, Uhl. Voting against: Sprute. Motion carried. 10. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve a capital outlay request of $4,265 for Administrative Office Expansion and budget adjustment; adding $4,265 for Administration Capital Improvements (expenditures) and $4,265 for Administrative Fees (revenues) for improvement projects. APIF, motion carried. 11. The Council next considered the Feasibility Report for the 1987 Street Improvement Project II. Mr. Kaldunski presented an explanation of the project. Councilmember Sprute asked if 4th between Oak and Elm could be widened. Mr. Kaldunski stated that there was room for expansion without damaging the trees. Mr. Kaldunski stated that a storm sewer on 4th Street should be installed along with the street project. Administrator Thompson outlined the various options available for financing storm sewer improvements and indicated that staff would present a more detailed analysis at the public hearing. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R29-87 accepting the feasibility report and addendums 1 and 2 for the 1987 Street Improvement Project and setting a public hearing for June 1, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. to consider said improvements. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R30-87 approving the 1988 ALF Ambulance Budget as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 13. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to close the Engineering Services Fund and Silver Springs Capital Project Fund into the General Fund. APIF, motion carried. 14. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R31-87 approving an interfund loan of $11,275 from the 1986 A Debt Service Fund to the S.E. Area Storm Sewer Project at 6.5% interest rate per annum. APIF, motion carried. 15. The Council next reviewed the Airlake Airport Forecast of Aviation Demand Report and memo from the Planner related to the report. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to send a letter to the Airlake Advisory Board Members reflecting the comments in the Planner's memo. APIF, motion carried. 16. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Accept a donation of a ping pong table from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stensland to the Senior Center. b. Approve a capital outlay request for file cabinets - Fire Department- $110. c. Approve a request for payment #4 - Ace Blacktop - Project 86-4 and 86-8, $1,876.25. d. Approve capital outlay request - Administration - Computer - $2,254. e. Approve a request to attend conference - Administration - Minnesota Manager Association. f. Approve a request to attend fire school - Fire Department. g. Approve a capital outlay request - Air Pack Holders - Fire Department - $300. h. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 17. The Council next considered a proposal by Councilmember Sprute to approve per diems for Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Advisory Commission members. Councilmember Sprute stated that the Board members should be com- pensated because of additional activity and to attract applicants. Acting Mayor Kelly suggested that the matter be tabled until comments are received from the two commissions. Motion by Sprute, second by Uhl to approve a $10/meeting per diem for Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Advisory Commission members effective January 1, 1988. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to proclaim May 8 , 1987 as VFW Buddy Poppy Day. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion by Uhl, second by Sprute to approve the planting of 7 Linden trees on Erickson's boulevard contingent upon receiving a 50% reimbursement from Erickson's. APIF, motion carried. 20. Administrator Thompson informed the Council that the Developer had com- pleted the rough grading of the park in Dakota County Estates Second, and was now awaiting staking by the City before completing the final grading. 21. It was the consensus of the Council to table a decision on naming the new park located at 4th and Willow until May 18, 1987 meeting and to request the Park and Recreation Commission's recommendation on the matter. 22. Acting Mayor Kelly directed the City Administrator to send a letter of gratitude to Coast to Coast for the donation of a flag. 23. Motion by Sprute, second by Uhl to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, LT/mh Approved 611~/~1