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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
1. Mayor Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Donaldson, Galler, Kelly, Mayer, Sprute.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis.
2. MOTION by Donaldson, second by Mayer to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
a. Add consideration of Change Order #2 - Project 88-2.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Kelly, second by Galler to approve the minutes of the August 15,
1988 regular meeting with the following corrections:
a. Page 3 - Mayor Kelly: The City is not insisting the plat be changed
at this time.
b. Page 4 - Councilmember Donaldson:...I feel, in the future, we
should move multi-family housing from existing single family
housing.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the August 24,
1988 and August 29, 1988 special meetings.
5. Per the recommendation of the City Attorney, the City Council tabled action
on setting a public hearing to consider establishing a special taxing district
for storm water purposes under M.S. Chapter 444.
6. MOTION by Galler, second by Kelly proclaiming September 17 - 23 as Constitution
Week. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the consent agenda as follows:
a. Approve a request to attend schools and conferences - Fire Department -
Firefighter I.
b. Approve a capital outlay request - Solid Waste - Dumpsters - $1,404.
c. Approve final pay estimate - Project 88-9 (Sealcoating) - $18,489.34.
d. Approve a request to attend schools and conferences - Solid Waste -
Recycling.
e. Approve a request to attend schools and conferences - Rescue Squad -
EMT.
f. Approve a request to attend schools and conferences - Rescue Squad -
First Responder.
g. Approve a request to attend schools and conferences - Administration -
Office Personnel.
h. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. MOTION by Mayer, second by Donaldson to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R60-88 declaring
costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of an assessment roll for Project
88-2 (1988 Street and Utility Improvements). APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. Mayor Kelly opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the establishment
of Development District #1 (Duo Plastics). Administrator Thompson informed the
Council that due to a provision in the State Law required the adjustment of
the base value and the recent increase in the property assessed value the
project was not feasible. Mr. Thompson stated that he was working with the
County Assessor to revise the adjustment, but a decision had not been reached.
Mr. Thompson stated that he had discussed the matter with the developer and
informed him the only options at this time were to continue the hearing or
not approve the district. MOTION by Kelly, second by Sprute to continue the
hearing until September 19, 1988 at 7:15 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. The Council next considered Council salaries. The Council reviewed the
salaries of surrounding cities. It was noted that Council salaries had not been
increased in several years. MOTION by Sprute, second by Donaldson to adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 088-206 amending the present Council salary ordinance by increasing
salaries as follows:
Mayor
Councilmember
Effective Date
$250.00 per month
$250.00 per month
January 1, 1989
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kelly to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R61-88 declaring
costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of an assessment roll for Project
88-3 (County Road #64 Improvement). APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. The Council next considered the proposed dangerous dog ordinance. Administrator
Thompson presented background on the matter and stated the Council had the option
of adopting a "generic" or "breed specific" ordinance. Persons in attendance
spoke in favor of a "generic" ordinance. It was the consensus of the Council
that staff draft a "generic" ordinance for consideration with liability
insurance set at $250,000.
13. County Commissioner Joe Harris addressed the Council on the following
issues:
a. CSAH #31 - West shoulder to be paved from T.H. 50 to 195th Street.
b. CSAH #31 - Safety concerns.
c. TIF proposal approved - Farmington Mall.
d. Solid Waste Surcharge increase.
14. City Engineer Kaldunski informed the Council that the developer of Whispering
River had corrected the sanitary sewer problem and planned to complete the
remaining items by Friday. Councilmember Sprute asked if the City could be held
liable if it accepted the dead trees and sod. Attorney Grannis stated that it
was his understanding that the trees and sod were installed some time ago and
it was up to the association to maintain them.
15. MOTION by Kelly, second by Sprute to select the following Police Chief
candidates as finalists to be interviewed on September 20, 1988 mrl September 21,
1988: Stephen X. Sullivan, Daniel M. Siebenaler, Brian T. Litsey, Mark C. Barlau.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
16. The Council next considered a proposed agreement with the Dakota County
Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for the review and inspection of
City subdivisions. SWCD Director, Tim Kelly stated that his agency would
serve as an agent of the City in reviewing plats for erosion control measures
and ensuring comp~iance. Mr. Ryan stated that the City would retain control
over design and enforcement. Concern was expressed regarding unnecessary review
September 6, 1988 - Council Meeting - Regular
of small or relatively "flat" developments. MOTION by Kelly, second by Sprute
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R62-88 approving the subdivision agreement with the SWCD
as proposed with the following change: Section 2.1: "Services shall be provided
as requested by the City Engineer for new construction .... ." APIF, MOTION
CARRIED. It was the consensus of the Council that the agreement be reviewed on
an annual basis.
17. Administrator Thompson presented the 1989 Operating Budget. Mr. Thompson
gave a brief summary of the budget. The Council set a special meeting for
September 14, 1988 for the purpose of reviewing the 1989 Operating Budget with
Department Heads.
18. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kelly to approve a furnace maintenance agreement
with Controlled Air. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
19. MOTION by Kelly, second by Donaldson to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R63-88
ordering the preparation of plans and specifications for the replacement of
two bridges on Flagstaff Avenue, south of T.H. 50. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
20. The Council placed consideration of the Planning Commission and PARAC
appointments on the September 19, 1988 agenda.
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21. The Council next considered a memo from Administrator Thompson relating to
space needs of the City. Administrator Thompson recommended, among other things,
the purchase of the Hanson Building for General Services. Concern was expressed
by Councilmembers Sprute ~~~ regarding the acquisition of the Hanson Building
for the following reasons:
a. Trying to retrofit the building for City needs.
b. Building is too large.
c. Building may need repairs.
d. Taking a prime industrial site off the tax rolls.
e. Loading dock is unnecessary. .
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Mayor Kelly stated that the building would be an excellent buy for the City.
Administrator Thompson stated that the building had been thoroughly reviewed by
staff and that it would meet the needs of the City for years to come. Administrator
Thompson also reminded the Council of the growth of the City and that the fire
hall which was recently constructed was to meet the needs of the City for several
years; and that now, there was already talk of a storage building and a satellite
station. It was the consensus of the Council that the City was in need of
additional General Services space. It was also the consensus of the Council that
staff obtain estimates on constructing a new building and compare it to the purchase
of the Hanson Building.
22. MOTION by Kelly, second by Donaldson to increase the Police Sergeant's
salary to $75.00 above the top patrolman's salary, effective January 1, 1988.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
23. The Council next considered the replacement of the intersection at 9th and
10th Streets at Hickory Street. City Engineer Kaldunski presented Change Order
No.1 for project 88-2 which would repair the intersections for $6,007.60.
MOTION by Mayer, second by Donaldson to approve Change Order No. 1 - Project 88-2
(1988 Street and Utility Improvement) adding $6,007.60 for the repair of the
intersections of 9th and 10th Streets at Hickory, to be funded from Contingency.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
24. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the budget adjustment as
recommended by the Finance Director. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
25. MOTION by Kelly, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R64-88 approving
an agreement with MnDOT for the installation of Traffic Lights at T.R. 50
and T.R. 3(south). APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
26. Attorney Grannis informed the Council that, legally, it had the right to
approve Change Order #2 for Project 88-2 because the contractor obviously had
made a clerical error. MOTION by Sprute, second by Donaldson to approve Change
Order #2, Project 88-2, increasing the manhole unit price from $7.50 to $750.00.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
27. Attorney Grannis updated the Council on the demolition of Main Street
Elevator.
28. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kelly to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED .
Respectfully submitted,
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Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved
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