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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.04.88 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR APRIL 4, 1988 1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Akin, Mayer, Sprute, Uhl. Members Absent: Kelly. Also Presnt: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. Motion by Sprute, second by Uhl to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove Item 11a - Capital Outlay Request - Parks from the consent agenda. b. Remove Item lIb - Capital Outlay Request - Parks from the consent agenda. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the March 21, 1988 regular meeting. 4. Citizen Comments: Residents of the Henderson Addition were present requesting clarification of the agenda item on stormwater management. It was noted that the item was regarding 4th Street Storm Sewer and did not directly affect the Henderson area. 5. Motion by Mayer, second by Sprute to set the Annual Board of Equalization for April 18, 1988 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall. APIF, motion carried. 6. Motion by Uhl, second by Mayer proclaiming April 17 thru April 23, 1988 as Volunteer Recognition Week. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion by Uhl, second by Mayer proclaiming April 29, 1988 as Arbor Day and Mayas Arbor Month. APIF, motion carried. 8. The Council next considered an addendum to the 4th Street Storm Sewer Project Feasibility Report relating to the condition of the existing 4th Street Storm Sewer. City Engineer Kaldunski noted that, with the exception of the adjusting rings in the manholes, the sewer was in good shape. Questions followed regarding the benefitted area of the proposed project, specifically the areas of 1st Street and Division Street and the design of Option 2 restricting additional enlargement of the drainage area. Motion by Mayer, second by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R18-88 accepting the addendum #1 to the 4th Street Storm Sewer Feasibility Report. APIF, motion carried. 9. The Council next considered a proposed revision to the Whispering River Development Plan. Engineer Kaldunski noted the major changes were the relocation of the sidewalk, which has already been approved, and the swale to the pond being changed to '1m 8" pipe. Mr. Kaldunski noted that the pond was not changed. Discussion followed regarding the pond. It was noted that the Council would not consider changing the pond unless an agreement was signed by the Council, Developer and all homeowners. Mayor Akin stated that he would like to see the final design of the pond agreed upon by the Developer and homeowners before the project was completed. Councilmembers Mayer and Sprute stated that because of the focus of discussion on the pond during the public hearings on the project, they would not vote to change the pond. Dick Forseberg (Homeowners Association) stated that the homeowners were strongly in favor of redesigning the pond so that it was not a wet pond and for maintenance purposes. Mr. Kaldunski recommended the pipe be enlarged to a 12" pipe. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer that per recommendation of the City Engineer, the Whispering River Development Plan be amended by changing the swale to the pond to a 12" storm sewer. APIF, motion carried. 10. The Council next received a staff update on the proposed Solid Waste Collection/Co-Compost Plant. Economic Development Director Robert Williamson gave a brief presentation as to the status of the project, and noted that the City would be required to make commitments in the near future if the project was to proceed. It was the consensus of the Council that the matter should be individually reviewed by the Council, and that Mayor Akin was to call a work session in the near future. 11. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute directing the Administrator to inform the County Board of the City's opposition to the proposed ordinance requiring Council licensing of Solid Waste Haulers. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Akin, second by Uhl to appoint Robert Williamson to the Dakota County Recycling Subcommittee and Routed and Organized Collection Subcommittee. APIF, motion carried. 13. Discussion followed regarding the continuation of the 1984 First Time Home- buyers Mortgage Bond Program. Administrator Thompson informed the Council that approximately $2.3 million in unused bonds remained, and that the Dakota County HRA would be reissuing the bonds at a lower interest rate. Mr. Thompson stated that the Council should determine if the program should grant developer commitment or offer the funds on a first come, first served basis. Concern was expressed regarding review of lende~ practices which approved the mortgages. It was the consensus that due to the potential use of County bond funds once the City funds were used, the program be offered on a first come first served basis. . Motion by Uhl, second by Mayer to offer the Farmington First Time Mortgage Bond Program fund on a first come, first served basis. APIF, motion carried. 14. Motion by Sprute, second by Uhl to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve a capital outlay request - Pool - Check-in racks and bags - $1,397.33. b. Approve a schools and conference request - General Services - Equipment Maintenance School. c. Approve a schools and conference request - Rescue Squad - First Responder Course. d. Approve a schools and conference request - Fire - State Fire School. e. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 15. The Council next considered two capital outlay requests for Park Improvement. Councilmember Sprute noted that it was good to see the Dakota Estates Park being improved. Motion by Sprute, second by Uhl to approve the purchase of certain playground equipment from St. Croix Recreation for $4,851.00 and~ generator from Northern Hydraulics for $419.59. APIF, motion carried. 16. Motion by Mayer, second by Akin to approve the purchase of various play- ground equipment from the Park Improvement Fund for $5,437.88. APIF, motion carried. 17. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to deny the request to send the Police Sergeant to school. APIF, motion carried. April 4, 1988 - Council Meeting 18. The Council next considered the appointment of Officer Siebenaler as Acting Chief of Police in light of the Police Officer's Labor Agreement. Attorney Grannis stated that he felt the Council was within its rights to appoint Officer Siebenaler as Acting Chief. Mayor Akin noted he had discussed this matter in a meeting with Officer Siebenaler, Administrator Thompson and Officer Steigauf and that the matter could be grieved. It was the consensus of the Council that Officer Siebenaler remain as Acting Chief, and that he be allowed to appoint an Acting Sergeant. Regarding the salary, it was the consensus of the Council that Acting Chief Siebenaler's salary remain unchanged at this time, and that he report his overtime periodically to the Administrator. Motion by Uhl, second by Akin to approve the personnel/scheduling recommendation outlined in the April 1, 1988 memo from the Acting Chief and April 4, 1988 memo from the administrator. APIF, motion carried. 19. It was the consensus of the Council that the Acting Chief and Administrator present a proposed selection process for the Police Chief at the next regular meeting. 20. Administrator Thompson presented an appeal on the March 31, 1988 disciplinary action from Sergeant Churchill. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to accept receipt of the appeal and to set a hearing for April 18, 1988 during the regular Council meeting. APIF, motion carried. 21. The Council next considered a memo from the Administrator relating to various past practices. It was the consensus of the Council that the practices outlined in the memo were acceptable, but rather than act in haste, staff should compile a report and a work session be held on the matter. 22. The Council next considered a staff proposal to amend the employee vacation policy. Concern was noted regarding the large amount of maximum accrued vacation, specifically in the 15+ year categories. Mayor Akin stated that the Council should approve the monthly accrued proposal. The matter was tabled. 23. Motion by Akin, second by Uhl to approve a 4 day leave of absence during April to Rich Schimmel. APIF, motion carried. 24. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to approve Dan Duff as a part time sanitation truck driver at $9.00 per hour and approve the appropriate budget adjustment. APIF, motion carried. 25. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, L~?:r- City Administrator Approved ./l- I '? - 5{,'" 9, .' '-' ,~ V