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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
MARCH 21, 1988
1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Akin, Mayer, Sprute, Uhl.
Members Absent: Kelly.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis.
2. Motion by Sprute, second by Uhl to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
1. Add consideration of a resolution requesting the acquisition of
Lots 1,2,3 and 7, Block 4 and Lot 5, Block 6, Pine Knoll Addition
through tax forfeiture.
APIF, motion carried.
3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the March 7,
1988 regular meeting.
4. Motion by Uhl, second by Mayer to proclaim April 12, 1988 as TV11 Health
Fair Day at Sanford Memorial Hospital. APIF, motion carried.
5. Mayor Akin presented a resolution supporting Minneapolis/St. Paul's bid
to support their hosting of the 1996 Summer Olympics. Mayor Akin indicated
that he had attended a presentation on the proposal and was informed that the
Minneapolis/St. Paul bid was one of the four finalists and the Committee
felt confident that they would be selected as the United State representative.
Motion by Mayer, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R13-88 supporting the
concept of Minneapolis/St. Paul hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics. APIF,
motion carried.
6. Consulting Engineer Glenn Cook presented a feasibility report for the
Fourth Street Storm Sewer. The report presented three options:
Cost per
Sq. Foot
MSA
Funding
Project
Costs
#1-Enlarge existing 4th St. Sewer
#2-Construct new sewer along 2nd St.
#3-Construct new sewer along 1st St.
$ 967,300
1,070,100
1,076,600
$
.10
.11
.11
$ 227,000
308,900
308,850
Mr. Cook stated that the report did not give a detailed report on financing
the project, which would be submitted at a future date. Discussion followed
regarding the following: application and timing of MSA funds, setting a
priority, phasing the project, the naming of 2nd Street vs. Railroad Right of
Way, condition of existing 4th Street line, possibly including drain tile,
conflict with existing sewer/water lines, configuration of different options
and affect on hydraulics, future storm sewer, future developments (specifically
HRA projects), easement acquisition and the 10% contingency. It was the
consensus of the Council that these issues would need to be addressed. Motion
by Mayer, second by Akin to adopt Resolution No. R14-88 accepting the
feasibility report on the 4th Street Storm Sewer Project. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to place this matter on the next regular
meeting agenda and to report back on th;vcondition of the existing 4th
Street line. APIF, motion carried.
7. The Council next considered a feasibility report on the upgrading of
County Road 64 (195th Street). City Engineer Tom Kaldunski reviewed the
feasibility report and proposed plans. It was the consensus of the Council
that a by-pass lane be constructed on CSAH 31 as part of or in conjunction
with the project. Discussion followed regarding easement acquisition, potential
crop loss, sight line at intersection and subbase conditions in the road.
Motion by Sprute, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R15-88 accepting the
feasibility report with the following changes: a by-pass lane be added on
CSAH #31, adequate soil testing be made, and easements be negotiated. APIF,
motion carried.
8. Administrator Thompson informed the Council that a resolution was necessary
to express the intent of acquiring Lots 1,2,3 and 7, Block 4, Pine Knoll for
park land purposes, which was previously done by motion. Motion by Akin,
second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R16-88 authorizing the acquisition
of Lots 1,2,3 and 7, Block 4, Pine Knoll for parkland. APIF, motion carried.
9. City Engineer Kaldunski presented a proposal to acquire Lot 5, Block 6
Pine Knoll via tax forfeiture for future utility and street purposes. Motion
by Akin, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R11-88 authorizing the acquisition
of Lot 5, Block 6, Pine Knoll for utility and street easement purposes. APIF,
motion carried.
10. Motion by Sprute, second by Uhl to approve the consent agenda as follows:
a. Approve a request to attend Waterworks Operator School - General
Services.
b. Approve a request to attend a workshop - Finance.
c. Approve a request to attend the following schools - Fire
1. Fire Fighter I
2. State Sectional Fire School
3. Advanced Driving Techniques
d. Approve Capital Outlay Request/Budget Transfer - Parks (Pool)
$5,200 from Pool (General Fund) to Park Improvement Fund.
e. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, motion carried.
11. The following items were discussed during roundtable.
a. Brush Truck Policy - It was the consensus to follow the guidelines
in the memo from the Administrator dated March 21, 1988.
b. Acknowledge the letter from Inver Grove Heights regarding Fire
Department mutual aid.
c. FAA open house.
d. Volunteer Week - April 17th thru April 23rd.
e. Information to be presented on solid waste service at the next meeting.
f. Acknowledged the possible future work session on solid waste service.
g. Update on traffic lights on T.H. 3 and T.H. 50.
h. Discussion of Fairgrounds sewer and water.
i. Placement of posts to prevent crossing of cars across railroad
right of way on Oak Street.
j. Notice of assessment appeal - Terra 2nd - Attorney to request
summary judgment.
12. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Administrator
Approved
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