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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL
JUNE 14, 1988
1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Sprute.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis.
2. The purpose of the meeting was to consider the 1988 Street Improvement Project and
the request by Stephen Doyle for arbitration. (Re: Dan Churchill personnel action)
3. The Council discussed the 1988 Street Improvement policy. The alignment of
the storm sewer on 4th Street or the railroad right of way was discussed. City
Engineer Kaldunski proposed that the railroad right of way alignment be adopted
because of the availability of MSA funds and the opportunity to phase it in over
a 4-5 year period. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the pros and cons of
the alignment. City Engineer Kaldunski noted that while the Council could utilize
the existing pipe on 4th Street north of Spruce Street, it would be undersized and
could only handle a 3 year rain event. It was the consensus of the Council that
storm sewer alignment alternate 2 (railroad right of way) be incorporated into
the project.
4. The Council next considered the extension of the sanitary sewer south of
Main Street. It was noted that the two interior lots presently had sanitary sewer
service via a private line to Main Street. Administrator Thompson stated that
since the interior lots already had sanitary sewer service, it would be extremely
difficult to prove benefit and therefore deferred any assessment for service. It
was the consensus of the Council that staff draft an agreement whereby the Council
forgives any sanitary sewer assessment in lieu of a hookup charge if the properties
connect to the new pipe.
5. The Council next considered the design of 4th Street as a truck route. While
the Council noted the concerns and complaints voiced at the public hearing, it
was also noted that 4th Street has served the creamery for several years as a truck
route. Councilmember Sprute stated that he favored restricting truck traffic to
Willow Street. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to design 4th Street as a truck
route section between Elm and Main. Voting for: Mayer, Akin, Kelly. Voting
against: Sprute. Motion carried.
6. The Council next considered assessment policy for the project. It was the
consensus of the Council to assess the project on a per foot basis, with a credit
on long sides of corner lots equal to 75% of the short side of the corner lot.
The credit to be assessed against the short side of the corner lot and adjacent
interior lots to the midpoint of the block.
7. It was the consensus of the Council that the Water Board decide if the 4" water
mains be replaced with 8" lines, and that they pay for it.
8. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R39-88 ordering the
1988 Street Improvement Project, ordering the preparation of plans and specifications
and to adopt the following policies.
a. Storm Sewer - Alternate #2 (Railroad Right of Way)
b. 4th Street between Elm and Main Streets to be designed as a
truck route section.
c. Assessment Policy - Per foot basis with a corner lot credit for
long sides equal to 75% of the short side. The credit to be assessed
against the short side and adjacent interior lots.
d. Water Main - To be authorized and paid by the Water Board.
APIF, motion carried.
9. The Council next considered a request by Stephen A. Doyle to utilize an
arbitrator to review the personnel action with Dan Churchill. It was the
consensus of the Council not to utilize an arbitrator to hear the matter.
10. Discussion followed regarding the results of the BCA investigation into the
Auditor's report involving the Police Department and subsequent decision by the
Washington County Attorney not to press any charges. Attorney Grannis stated
that he was not at liberty to discuss the BCA report because the matter was
technically still under investigation. Attorney Grannis further suggested the
Council appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the matter on behalf of the
City because of a possible conflict of interest if his office investigates. It
was the consensus of the Council that the City hold off on the investigation until
the disciplinary action with Stan Whittingham had been completed.
11. The Council authorized Attorney Grannis to retain an appraiser if necessary
in the Terra Second Addition assessment appeal.
12. Motion by Kelly, 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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