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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.18.87 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 18, 1987 1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Sprute, Uhl. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item 9f - Financial Statement. b. Add payment of the bills to the Consent Agenda. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the May 4, 1987 regular meeting. 4. Mayor Akin opened the Annual Tax Board of Review. Bill Petersen, representing the County Assessor's Office, informed the Council that the entire City had been re-evaluated per State Statute. Mr. Petersen indicated that the County had ori- ginally targeted an 87% sales value ratio but the Commissioner of Revenue had issued an order raising it to over 90%. Mr. Petersen added that the analysis was based on sales of existing homes from October, 1985 to September, 1986. Dis- cussions between individual property owners and County staff were continued in meeting room #2. 5. Motion by Mayer, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R32-87 approving the investigation of applicants for employment. APIF, motion carried. 6. Engineer Kaldunski presented the following bids for the 1987 Seal Coat Project: Firm Bid Allied Blacktop Bituminous Roadways Buffalo Bituminous $ 12,525.34 13,397.93 14,762.75 Mr. Kaldunski indicated that the low bid was approximately $2,400 under budget. Mr. Kaldunski recommended that the bid be awarded to Allied Blacktop and the amount under be held back for future capital outlay purposes. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R33-87 accepting the bid of Allied Blacktop for the 1987 Seal Coat Project. APIF, motion carried. ~7. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the preliminary plat of Akin Park Estates. Administrator Thompson noted that the plat was almost identical to the Farmington Hills plat that was previously approved by the Council but never recorded. Mr. Thompson stated that an outlet had been provided on the east end of 193rd Street to provide a temporary turnaround. Attorney Grannis stated that any questions surrounding the status of encumbrances on the deed would be cleared up during the recording process. Mayor Akin stated that the Council should express an intent to return Outlot A to adjacent property owners if it ever reverts to the City from non payment of taxes. Mayor Akin stated that the driveways of Lots 2 and 3, Block 3 should be designed or located to mit1gate cars backing on to an intersection. Council member Mayer inquired on the status of the Preserve area. Park and Recreation Director Bell stated that the plat did not involve the Preserve, and therefore, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board requested cash in lieu. Administrator Thompson stated that he had discussed with the developer the possibility of acquiring the Preserve Area via a PUD. Council member Sprute asked for an explanation of the proposed trail. Frank Reese indicated that the 193rd Street easement was 20' wider than normal streets to accomodate the trail and that it would be constructed in the boulevard. Administrator Thompson recommended that action on the developers agreement be tabled until the next regular meeting. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 8. It was the consensus of the Council that Outlot A be attached to adjacent property if the property reverts to the City via non payment of taxes. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to approve Resolution No. R34-87 approving the final plat and authorizing the signing of the final plat of Akin Park Estates con- tingent upon the following: a. Receipt of a surveyor's certificate stating the final plat is identical to the preliminary plat. b. Execution of a developers agreement which sets forth various conditions including $8,504.84 for cash in lieu of parkland and $120,886.62 for storm sewer charges. c. Developer reimburses the City for all engineering, administrative, and legal costs. d. Developer agrees to furnish the City 4 full sized copies and one reproducible copy of the filed plat. APIF, motion carried. 9. The Council next considered a recommendation by the PARAC to name the park at 4th and Willow Streets "Rambling River Park - Kuchera Entrance". Mayor Akin stated that, while there was historical significance regarding the name "Kuchera" relating to the property, he was not in favor of naming the park after an individual. Council member Kelly stated she was on PARAC when it was decided not to name parks after individuals. Council member Mayer stated that he had no problem naming it after an individual, especially with the historical significance. Council member Sprute stated that the property always had been commonly referred to as "Kuchera's" and that at one time it was the only park in town. Council member Uhl stated that he had no problem putting a memorial to Emil Kuchera at the park but was against naming the park after a person. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to name the park at 4th and Willow Streets "Rambling River Park - Kuchera Entrance". Voting for: Sprute, Mayer. Voting against: Akin, Kelly, Uhl. Motion failed. 10. Park and Recreation Director Bell was directed to bring the naming of parks before the PARAC for a policy on naming parks. 11. County staff informed the Council that they had completed hearing individual concerns relating to valuations and that one individual would like to address the Council. John Chambers indicated that his taxes on a four plex had doubled in 3 years and was requesting relief. Mayor Akin stated that the Board of Review did not consider the amount of taxes but only valuations. Mayor Akin stated that he did not feel that the overall increase in the City was justified and that the City should appeal the assessments on behalf of all property owners. Mayor Akin questioned the lack of physical inspections, and the market study analysis. and the Commissioner of Revenue's arbitrary increase of 5%. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R35-87 directing the City Attorney to represent the City at the County Board of Equalization to reduce the entire City by 5% because of the Commissioner of Revenues 5% increase and the system used to evaluate the City; and to appeal to the State and Tax Court if necessary. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to close the Board of Review. APIF, motion carried. 13. The Council next considered the recommendation to hire Ted Dau as a full time officer. Mayor Akin stated that he had some reservations because of Mr. Dau's former status as an officer and the deviation from appointing part time officers as full time. Mayor Akin added that Mr. Dau's performance had been superior. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to appoint Ted Dau as a probationary full time officer at a 2 year level, with a step increase to three years and probation ending on January 1, 1988. Voting for: Kelly, Uhl, Mayer, Sprute. Against: None. Abstain: Akin. Motion carried. 14. The Council next considered the storm sewer trunk for 195th Street. Engineer Glenn Cook stated that the alignment of the storm sewer did not match the easement of the Akin Road Elementary School plat, and that it would have to be resolved before the bids were let. Administrator Thompson stated that the project would be funded from storm sewer trunk funds. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R36-87 approving the plans and specifications and ordering the advertisement of bids for the 195th Street storm sewer trunk. APIF, motion carried. 15. Engineer Kaldunski presented a feasibility report for the sanitary sewer lateral in Section 24. Mr. Kaldunski stated that the costs could increase con- siderably depending on whether the project encountered limestone. Mr. Kaldunski stated that he had ordered soil borings. Mayor Akin suggested alternate pipe should be bid for the deep cuts. Mr. Kaldunski added that the utility easement on CSAH 31 may pose a problem. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R37-87 accepting the feasibility report for the sanitary sewer lateral in Section 24 and setting a public hearing for June 15, 1987 at 7:15 P.M. APIF, motion carried. 16. The City Council next considered a staff proposal for the improvement of downtown planters. A lengthy discussion was held in the subject. No action was taken. 17. Motion by Akin, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R38~87 approving a mutual aid building inspection agreement with the City of Rosemount. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by Akin, second by Uhl to ratify the State adopted Uniform Building Code Fees. APIF, motion carried. 19. Discussion followed relating to changing the City's health insurance coverage to Blue Cross/Blue Shief Aware Gold. Questions were raised regarding costs, coverage and funding. The matter was tabled until the June 1, 1987 regular meeting. 20. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a. Approve request to attend annual LMC conference - Department Heads, Council and Administrator. b. Approve request to attend school - Park and Recreation. c. Approve capital outlay request - Liquor Store. d. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 21. Motion by Sprute, second by Uhl to set a public hearing for June 1, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. to consider the preliminary plat of Dakota County Estates 4th. APIF, motion carried. 22. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to adjourn at 10:10 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, (Pt/11 .JcJu~~ ,(\-'~ 1} L ~.3 ~_t/jg7 ~~. Approved