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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
FEBRUARY 1, 1988
1. Acting Mayor Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Kelly, Mayer, Sprute, Uhl.
Members Absent: Akin.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis.
2. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
a. Defer discussion of ISD 192 petition for street improvements until
Mayor Akin arrives.
b. Discuss Attorney Grannis' memo relating to Council voting on matters
of personal interest.
c. Consider Kuchera request for sidewalk reimbursement.
APIF, motion carried.
3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the January 19,
1988 regular meeting.
4. Several citizens from the vicinity of Sunnyside Drive and Centennial Lane
were present to express concerns relating to the construction of a garage at
1220 Sunnyside Drive. Concerns were expressed regarding the size and style of
the structure. The building was described as a "machine shed" and an eyesore.
Administrator Thompson stated that the building met all code requirements and that
he was compelled to issue the permit. It was stated that if nothing could be done
about this building, the Council should adopt regulations to safeguard against it
happening in the future. Administrator Thompson noted that if anyone disagreed
with his decision as zoning officer, the matter could be appealed to the Zoning
Board of Adjustment. Motion by Mayer, second by Uhl to request that the Planning
Commission consider reviewing the inclusion of architectural standards in the
Zoning Ordinance. APIF, motion carried.
5. Motion by Uhl, second by Kelly to adopt Ordinance 088-197 authorizing certain
City officials to enforce the City Code and issue citations. APIF, motion carried.
6. The Council next considered a proposed ordinance amending the following
parts of the ordinance (Public Hearing held previously):
1. Restricting the size of garages in residential areas (800 square feet)
allowing up to 1000 square feet with conditional use.
2. Exempting on-street parking from B-2 zone - changing hotels and
motels as a conditional use.
3. Requiring an access plan to building sites.
4. Defining swimming pools.
Administrator Thompson explained that the only section that had not received a
consensus was the access plan. Discussion followed regarding the pros and cons
of the access plan. Councilmember Mayer asked if the ordinance restricted the
total square footage of all accessory structures to 800 square feet. Administrator
Thompson stated that it did.
7. Mayor Akin arrived at 7:45 P.M.
8. Mayor Akin noted that the Council had to be careful when adopting
Zoning Ordinances so that restrictions intended to only affect the urban
areas adversely affected the rural areas. Discussion followed regarding the
various procedures used to review the code. Councilmember Sprute suggested
that the Planner periodically review the code. It was the consensus of the
Council that the Administrator discuss the matter with the Planning Commission.
Motion by Kelly, second by Akin to adopt Ordinance No. 088-198 amending Title 10
of the City Code relating to the abovementioned Zoning changes. APIF, motion
carried.
9. The Council next considered a petition from ISD 192 and a request by County
staff for design approval relating to the upgrading of CR 64. Concern was
expressed regarding the potential legal and fiscal problems relating to proceeding
with the project under MS 429. Councilmembers Mayer and Sprute stated that it
was their understanding the County was going to finance 100% of the project
if only the first 900 feet were to be upgraded. Attorney Grannis stated that
accepting the petition or concept design did not obligate the Council to any
future action. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution R6-88
accepting the petition for upgrading C.R. 64 west of CSAH 31. APIF, motion
carried.
10. Motion by Mayer, second by Sprute to approve the proposed design of C.R. 64 -
900' with 24' paved roadway, 10' paved shoulder on the north and 4' gravel shoulder
on the south. APIF, motion carried.
11. The Council next considered a proposal by PARAC to increase parkland
dedication fees at$500/acre based on raw land values of $5,000/acre. It was
the consensus of the Council that the fees may be too low and should be reviewed
periodically. Motion by Akin, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R7-88
setting parkland dedication fees at $500/acre based on raw land values of
$5,000/acre. APIF, motion carried.
12. The Council tabled action on the Joint Airlake Advisory Committee until
the City receives further information from Lakeville.
13. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R8-88 approving the
Senior Center Advisory Board By-Laws and making the following appointments.
Member
John Pilger
Winnie Duff
Clark Galloway
Hilda Larsen
Rev. Gordon Trygstad
Don Whittier
Mildred Jacobsen
Clarence Everman
APIF, motion carried.
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14. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as follows:
1. Approve request to attend the LMC Legislative Conference - Aministration.
2. Approve request to attend school - Police Department.
3. Approve request to attend conference - Police Department.
4. Approve capital outlay request - Fire - garage door opener - $310.
5. Approve request to attend school and conference - Parks.
6. Approve capital outlay request - Fire - Radio charger - $200
7. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, motion carried.
15. Councilmember Sprute requested a clarification of Attorney Grannis' memo
relating to councilmembers voting on matters of "personal interest". Councilmember
Sprute asked if it would involve council salaries, expense reimbursements (mileage),
or improvement projects benefiting their properties. Attorney Grannis stated
that council salaries were addressed specifically in the law, and that improvement
projects did not involve a contractual obligation. The expense reimbursements
were covered by policy affecting all officers and/or employees. Councilmember
Sprute indicated that he requested the clarification so the Council remained
consistent in applying the law.
16. Councilmember Sprute indicated that the full Council should reconsider the
reimbursement to Eugene Kuchera for sidewalk repair. Motion by Sprute, second
by Mayer to reimburse Mr. Kuchera $100 for sidewalk repair. No vote was taken
because Mayor Akin objected. (Per Council By-Laws, no vote may be taken on an
Add On item if a councilmember objects.) Councilmember Sprute requested this
matter be placed on the next meeting agenda.
17. Roundtable items:
1) Update on proposed zoning legislation.
2) Submittal of a request for court ordered reimbursement from oil
company.
3) Update on traffic lights and T.H. 3 and 50.
4) Next meeting will be Tuesday, February 16, 1988.
5) Update on sewer and water extension to Fairgrounds.
18. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved
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