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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
MARCH 7, 1988
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 Kretsch.
2. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the agenda as presented.
APIF, motion carried.
3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of February 16,
1988 regular meeting.
4. Administrator Thompson stated that it was the City Attorney's oplnlon that,
~ince the roadway easement cited in the March 3, 1988 memo was not granted in
favor of the City, it had no jurisdiction over it, and therefore, a public
hearing is not required. Mr. Thompson stated that the easement could be modified
by the owner of the property that the easement was granted in favor of.
Mr. Thompson added that the City may have jurisdiction over the matter under the
"access plan" ordinance, but it was the City Attorney's opinion that, since it
did not involve a public roadway, the access would probably be considered a
private drive and therefore not subject to the ordinance. The Council
acknowledged that the property was split without Council involvement and
therefore would probably not enjoy the benefit of all City services.
5. The Council next considered a petition for sewer service in the Pine Knoll
area. Mayor Akin gave a brief history of the development and noted a history
of private sewer problems. Mayor Akin noted the concerns cited in the Administrator's
memo dated March 3, 1988. Mayor Akin added that this was not a public hearing
and most questions and concerns would not be addressed until the feasibility
study was prepared, which would state among other things, the engineer's cost
estimates and if street improvements would be required. Administrator Thompson
noted that the improvement could not be ordered until a public hearing was held.
Joe Asher asked how long payments would be spread. Administrator Thompson
stated that it varied according to the length of the bond issue, but it generally
was 10 years. Engineer Kaldunski gave a brief overview of problems surrounding
the project, and outlined the feasibility study. Motion by Akin, second by
Kelly to accept the petition. APIF, motion carried.
6. Administrator Thompson stated that because the assessable property would
probably exceed the scope of the petition, the Council should not rely on the
petition as a legal basis for ordering the project. Dick Lenz asked if the
feasibility study would only look at one alternative. Mr. Kaldunski stated
that several alternatives would be looked into. Councilmember Mayer asked if
street improvements would be looked at. Mr. Kaldunski stated that the streets
costs would be examined. Mayor Akin asked if SAC costs would be involved.
Administrator Thompson explained the SAC fees and indicated he would have to
review building permits to see if SAC charges would be charged. Mayor Akin
noted that assessments could not exceed the increase in the value to the
property. Motion by Mayer, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. RI0-88
ordering a feasibility report for sanitary sewer in the Pine Knoll Addition/
CSAH #31 vicinity to be presented to the Council on April 18, 1988. APIF,
motion carried.
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7. The Council next considered a proposed ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 12
(Official Depository), Title 1, Chapter 13 (Official Newspaper) and Title 2,
Chapter 10 (abolishing the Reforestation Committee). It was the consensus
of the Council that the Reforestation Committee should not be abolished.
Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Ordinance No. 088-199 amending
Title 1, Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 relating to the Official Depository and
Newspaper. APIF, motion carried.
8. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to appoint Ken Hanson (Planning Commission)
and Bill Vetscher (PARAC) to the Reforestation Committee. APIF, motion carried.
9. The Council next considered a staff report dated March 2, 1988 recommending
the Council to proceed with improving County Road 64. Mayor Akin noted that
the County had not changed its position regarding the 55/45 split of costs with
the City, but that the School District would accept an assessment of 50% of the
City share. Discussion followed regarding the scope of the project. Because
of the impact on MSA funds, the project should remain at 900'. It was the
consensus of the Council that while it did not agree with the 55/45 split,
it would be remiss if it did not proceed with the project. Motion by Uhl,
second by Kelly to give conceptual approval to the County/City improvement
of County Road 64 as proposed by staff. APIF, motion carried.
10. The Council next considered a proposed refund of accrued interest to the
developers of Terra Second for projects 86-5 through 86-8. It was noted that
the developer was still required to install certain improvements and the letter
of credit had expired. Motion by Akin, second by Uhl that no refund to the
developers of Terra Second Addition should be issued until the improvements
are installed according to the terms of the developer agreement. APIF, motion
carried.
11. The Council considered the recommendation by the Farmington HRA to enter
into a scattered site housing agreement. It was the consensus of the Council
that it adopt the HRA's recommendation as outlined in the March 3, 1988 memo
from the HRA Director. Administrator Thompson noted that if the HRA's
recommendations were adopted in full, Farmington could only accept between
3/10 and 4/10 of a unit. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to adopt
Resolution No. Rll-88 entering into a scattered site housing agreement with
Dakota County HRA and incoporating the recommendations of the Farmington HRA.
APIF, motion carried.
12. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R12-88 adopting
a policy for temporary water services by requiring the applicant to waive any
right to appeal future water assessments based on existing water service.
APIF, motion carried.
13. Motion by Uhl, second by Kelly to approve the final payment to Richard
Knutson, Inc. of $27,896.24 (Arbitration Award - $26,971; Interest $925.12)
for Projects 86-5 thru 86-7. APIF, motion carried.
14. The Council next considered a change to the "banking" portion of the
City's employee vacation policy. Discussion followed regarding the method
of vacation accrual and problems existing with the present system. Motion
by Akin, second by Uhl to review the matter and that action be taken by
April 18, 1988 and that no employee suffer a loss of vacation accrual during
that period. APIF, motion carried.
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15. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to approve an agreement with Jon Sarff
to collect sales tax erroneously collected by the Revenue Department from
City contractors, with the addition of language that the City incur no direct
or indirect costs. APIF, motion carried.
16. The Council next considered a preliminary request by Duo Plastics for
Tax Increment Financing. Administrator Thompson gave a background of the
project, and legal concerns based on 1987 and pending Legislative action.
It was the consensus of the Council that it not proceed with establishing an
Economic Development Authority until the 1988 Legislative Session is completed
and that it will work with Duo Plastics on securing Tax Increment Financing,
provided the term of the increment does not exceed 5 years.
17. Councilmember Sprute informed the Council that Jack Sauber had indicated
he would serve on the Water Board. Discussion followed regarding potential
conflict of interest. Motion by Uhl, second by Kelly to appoint Jack Sauber
to the Water Board subject to his review of City Attorney's legal opinion
regarding conflict of interest laws and his acceptance of the position.
APIF, motion carried.
18. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as
follows:
a. Approve a request to attend Computer Classes - General Services.
b. Authorize expenditure (capital outlay request) of up to $5,000
for remodeling at the Senior Center.
c. Approve a request to attend the Governor's Natural Disaster
Conference - Police Department.
d. Approve a capital outlay request for 2 roof ladders - $490.20
for the Fire Department.
e. Approve a capital outlay request for portable flood lights -
$300.00 for the Fire Department.
f. Approve a capital outlay request for radios - $1,011.00 for
the Rescue Squad.
g. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, motion carried.
19. The following roundtable items were discussed:
a. Acknowledgement of the ALF Annual Report.
b. Mayor Akin indicated that because of the County's position
on County Road 64, he was not certain if he should be
representing the Council's position regarding the extension
of sewer and water to the Fairgrounds and County Extension
Office, if the Council wished to proceed with the project.
Councilmember Kelly indicated that she would represent the
Council.
c. Administrator Thompson reported that he would be testifying
at a House hearing Wednesday morning regarding the return of
tax forfeited property in Pine Knoll.
20. Motion by Kelly, second by Akin to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. APIF, motion
carried.
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