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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.02.88 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 2, 1988 1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Akin, Kelly, Sprute. Members Absent: Mayer, Uhl. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item llc - Part Time Help (Liquor Store) - from the consent agenda for discussion. b. Remove item Ilb - Capital Outlay (Pool and Arena) from the consent agenda for discussion. c. Add discussion of the letter from Stephen Doyle dated April 25, 1988. d. Add discussion of the planters. e. Consider budget adjustment - Park and Recreation and brush truck. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the April 18, 1988 regular meeting and the April 20, 1988 special meeting. 4. The Council considered a request by Metro Cable for the Council to approve the transfer of the Cable TV Franchise Agreement to Star Sub, Inc. Attorney Grannis stated that the transfer of the franchise required ratification by the Council. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R23-88 ratifying the transfer of the Cable TV Franchise agreement to Star Sub, Inc. contingent upon execution of the transfer by Metro Cable, Inc. and Star Sub . Inc. APIF, motion carried. 5. The Council next considered various zoning amendments. Administrator Thompson stated that while most of the changes were in reaction to the Hardee's project, the Planning Commission felt that the changes would be more appropriate than granting variances. Attorney Grannis informed the Council that State Law required a 4/5 vote to amend the zoning ordinance, and therefore, no action could be taken at this meeting. The matter was tabled until the next regular meeting. 6. The Council next considered a staff proposal to establish a stormwater utility. Administrator Thompson indicated that while the Council had addressed the financing of storm sewer in the developing areas, the developed area had not been addressed. Mr. Thompson stated that because of the impending storm sewer project planned in the old part of town, the Council should give direction as to which way it wished proceed. It was the consensus of the Council that staff should move in the direction of establishing a special taxing district. Administrator Thompson noted that while the special taxing district was much easier to implement, it may receive opposition from the developing areas which have paid a fee for future storm sewer trunks. The Council noted that the developing areas had not participated in other existing facilities, such as the City Hall, water tower, water trunks and so on. Staff was directed to continue researching the establishment of a special taxing district. 7. The Council next considered a recommendation by Finance Director Henneke to increase solid waste fees by 25% to fund the deficit and a solid waste coordinator. Mayor Akin and Councilmember Kelly stated that they would support the 10% increase for the deficit but felt that 25% was too great of an increase, especially if the increase would place the fees as the highest in the area. Administrator Thompson stated that as noted in the recent work session, the solid waste situation required the attention of a full time coordinator. Councilmember Sprute felt that the City should stay in the solid waste business. and if it required a 25% increase, he was in favor of it. It was the consensus of the Council that the matter be deferred until all five members were present. 8. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to authorize the addition of a 36th volunteer firefighter. APIF, motion carried. 9. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to approve the continuation of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Aware Gold health insurance policy and the attached budget adjustment. APIF, motion carried. 10. The Council next considered a staff proposal to eliminate the City impound lot. Acting Chief Siebenaler stated that Marek's towing was willing to accept the responsibility for the towed vehicles. Councilmember Sprute indicated that it would be an inconvenience to individuals to travel to 35W and 160th Street to pick up a towed vehicle and wished to have the matter discussed further. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to abandon the City's impound lot as soon as practical and to approve the necessary changes in the towing contract to authorize Marek's Towing to store and dispose of the vehicles. Voting for: Akin, Kelly. Against: Sprute. Motion carried. 11. Motion by Kelly, second by Akin to adopt Resolution No. R24-88 accepting the donation of trees for Dakota County Estates Park. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adjust part time officer Rod Hahn's salary from $8.50 to $9.10 per hour effective April 1, 1988 and to make the appropriate budget adjustments. APIF, motion carried. (The action was taken to comply with previous Council policy.) 13. The Council next reviewed the Assessment/Improvement Policy proposed by Staff. General comments were made on the policy. It was the consensus of the individual Councilmembers to review the policy and to place the matter on the agenda for the 2nd meeting in June. 14. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve a request to attend school - Administrator/General Services Superintendent. b. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 15. The Council next considered a capital outlay request to purchase a safe for the pool and arena. Questions were raised regarding the policy for depositing pool receipts. Councilmember Sprute expressed concern that the safe would encourage break-ins at the pool. It was noted by Finance Director Henneke that the entire fiscal policy relating to the collection of revenues would be brought to the Council for review. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to approve the purchase of 2 safes for $648.00. APIF, motion carried. May 2, 1988 - Regular Council Meeting - Minutes 16. The Council next considered a request by the Liquor Store Manager to hire two part time clerks. Concern was expressed regarding part time clerks working alone on Friday and Saturday evenings. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to appoint Barbara J. Ohmann and Lisa Miller as permanent part time liquor clerks at $5.00 per hour. APIF, motion carried. 17. The Council next considered the letter from Sergeant Churchill's attorney, Stephen Doyle, relating to the possibility of litigation. Administrator Thompson and Attorney Grannis stated the Council should be aware that while no law suits have been filed, if Councilmembers were sued individually, and punitive damages were awarded, the Councilmember could be held personally liable for the damages. No action was taken at this time. 18. Mayor Akin stated that the Councilmembers should inspect the planter in front of the bank which had been improved by Staff. Administrator Thompson stated that he would approach the HRA for possible financial assistance for improving the planters. 19. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to approve a budget adjustment transferring $500 from contingency to Street Department Repairs and Maintenance for repairs to the brush truck, and to transfer $133 from Park and Recreation Equipment maintenance to Park and Recreation Part Time Salaries to fund work on the 1 ton truck. APIF, motion carried. 20. The following items were discussed during roundtable: 1. It was suggested that someone attend the Castle Rock Planning Commission hearing relating to the variance request next to Sunnyside Addition. 2. Acknowledged the letters received praising the Farmington Police Department, Fire Department, and Rescue Squad for the rescue of Kelly Brosseth. 3. Acknowledged the receipt of the Vermillion River Watershed Board report. 4. Acknowledged the receipt of the 1987 Financial Report. 5. Acknowledged the next regular Council meeting will be held at Dakota Electric Association building. 21. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ~~)7r- Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved 1-) )/_<;.((} ,~ ,lL' uQ