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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.01.88 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR AUGUST 1, 1988 1. Mayor Kelly called the meeting to order at ~: 00 P.M. Members Present: Kelly, Mayer, Sprute, Donaldson. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. Motion by Mayer, second by Donaldson to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item lOa - City Administrator's position in personnel policy. b. Remove item 10c - SCS review of plats. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the July 18, 1988 regular meeting. 4. The Council next considered a recommendation by the Fire Relief Cataract Association to increase the pensions from $825/manfyear to $850/man/year. The Council noted that an auditor's error had resulted in an increase in City contributions for 1989. Motion by Kelly, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R48-88 amending the Fire Relief Cataract Association By Laws by increasing the pensions to $850/man/year. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion by Donaldson, second by Kelly to set a public hearing for August 15, 1988 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the Preliminary Plat of Dakota County Estates 5th Addition (replat). APIf, motion carried. 6. Motion by Kelly, second by Mayer to set a public hearing for August 15, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. to consider amending the zoning ordinance by allowing Day Care Centers as a permitted use in the A-I and A-2 areas. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion by Donaldson, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R49-50 designating the Farmington area Senior Center as the Official Polling Place for the 1988 Primary and General Elections. APIF, motion carried. 8. Mayor Kelly opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the Mineral Extraction Permit for the Dakota County shop. Administrator Thompson reviewed the application noting that the permit only allowed the removal of 50 cubic yards annually. Mayor Kelly closed the hearing. Councilman Sprute expressed concern relating to monitoring the site and the term "approximately 50 C.Y." It was the consensus of the Council that the permit be changed to "not more than 60 C.Y." Motion by Sprute, second by Donaldson to approve the Mineral Extraction Permit. APIF, motion carried. 9. The Council next considered the proposed dangerous dog ordinance. Administrator Thornpson stated that the State Dog Ordinance which went into effect on August 1, 1988 may pose enforcement problems since the State Ordinance did not list specific breeds. It was the consensus of the Council that the matter be tabled until further information is received. 10. The Council next considered the appointment of a Councilmember. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to appoint Gerald Ristow. Voting for: Sprute, Mayer. Against: Donaldson, Kelly. Motion failed. 11. Motion by Kelly, second by Donaldson to appoint Kathleen Henderson. Voting for: Kelly, Donaldson. Against: Sprute, Mayer. Motion failed. 12. for: Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to appoint Jack McKnight. Sprute, Mayer. Against: Donaldson, Kelly. Motion failed. Voting 13. Motion Voting for: by Sprute, second by Mayer to appoint Eugene "Babe" Kuchera. Mayer, Sprute. Against: Donaldson, Kelly. Motion failed. 14. Attorney Grannis stated that since it appeared the Council was deadlocked, Mayor Kelly could appoint. Councilman Sprute suggested that since the Council could not agree on any of the applicants, the Mayor should consider appointing someone who was not an applicant. Mayor Kelly stated that she would make the appointment at the next regular meeting. 15. The Council tabled appointing an Acting Mayor. 16. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R50-88 authorizing the order of the removal of the safety and health hazard (Grain Elevator) at 3rd and Main Streets. APIF, motion carried. 17. The Council next considered the status of the Whispering River Townhouse project. Engineer Kaldunski recommended the developer be allowed to complete all items on the punch list except the sanitary sewer correction. Mr. Kaldunski stated that the street would have to be opened and watermain lowered in order to correct the problem. Councilman Sprute asked who would pay for the lowering of the watermain. Administrator Thompson stated that the developer would have to pay for the lowering because the design of the sewer did not account for the watermain. Mr. Thompson added that the developer contested the need for the correction because the City had approved the installation. }-fr. Thompson stated that he had dEQ1~sed the matter with the Consulting Engireer and staff and that he did not. believe the installation had been approved. Attorney Grannis stated the developer could contest it in court. Motion by Donaldson, second by Sprute directing staff to obtain quotes or correcting the sanitary sewer and to allow the developer to complete the remaining items on the punch list by September 12, 1988. APIF, motion arrried. 18. Motion by Kelly, second by Mayer to pay the Fire Department Explorers Post $4.73/hour for time worked by members at fires, said funds to deposited in the Explorers Post's account. APIF, motion carried. 19. The Council next considered the proposed City fees and charges for 1989. It was the consensus of the Council that the proposed fees and charges were acceptable with the following exceptions: a. Liquor Licenses - no increase. b. Building Permits - waive fees on first $1,000 of valuation. c. General Services Fees - Assistant Superintendent - $20/hour. Maintenance Worker - $17/hour. 20. Motion by Donaldson, second by Mayer to approve the General Fund Budget adjustments as recommended in the Finance Director's memo dated July 21, 1988. APIF, motion carried. 21. Motion by Kelly, second by Donaldson to authorize 10 hrs./week of overtime for 14 weeks for the Engineering Technician. APIF, motion carried. 22. Engineer Kaldunski presented the Plan and Specs for the 1988 Street Improvement Project. Mr. Kaldunski reviewed the plans and specs. The Council agreed that it would be in the best interest to charge future connection stub-out fees for the interior lots on 4th Street between Elm and Main rather than entering into an agreement with the owners. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R51-88 approving the Plans and Specs for the 1988 Street Improvement Project and order the advertisement of bids to be opened August 26, 1988 at 2:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. 23. Mayor Kelly informed the Council that she would call a special meeting for August 29, 1988 at 7:00 P.M. to consider the 1988 Street Improvement bids and solid waste packer bids. 24. Motion by Sprute, second by Donaldson to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Appoint Wallace Beyer to the Senior Center Advisory Council. b. Approve a revised towing contract with Merek Towing. c. Approve schools and conference request - Arena. d. Approve capital outlay request - Park & Rec - Truck - $11,895. e. Approve the name "Dakota Estates Park" for the park in the Dakota County Estates Adddition. f. Approve capital outlay request - General Services -Radio - $1,201.95. g. Approve capital outlay request - Fire Department - Air Bags/Ram - $2,044. h. Approve final pay estimate - Project 87-16 - $12,300.04 i. Approve capital outlay request - Police - Varda Unit - $1,959.38. j. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 25. Motion by Sprute, second by Donaldson to approve payment No. 1 for Project 88-3 - $79,004.12. APIF, motion carried. 26. Administrator Thompson presented the proposed establishment of Development District No.1 and tax increment plan (Duo Plastics). Mr. Thompson gave a brief overview of the project, stating some problems had to be worked out relating to changes in State Law. Mr. Thompson stated that the County Auditor would need to clarify the issues. Motion by Donaldson, second by Kelly to set a public hearing for September 6, 1988 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the establishment of Development District No.1 and Tax Increment Finance Plan. APIF, motion carried. 27. During roundtable the problem items were discussed: a. Grass problem on 2nd Street. b. Administrator Thompson requested councilmembers to inform staff if they intend to make the trip to Preston to inspect the co-compost plant. 28. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, La~mp:?'r- City Administrator Approved 9 I' . \,-:'.7, r-,./.-.~, ~ ~; ,