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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.19.88 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SEPTEMBER 19, 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 Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item 5c -Setting a Public Hearing - Country Hills. b. Add discussion of minutes/timing of distribution. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Mayer, second by Kelly to approve the minutes of the September 6, 1988 regular meeting with the following changes: a. Paragraph #21 - Amend to read that Councilmember Mayer was not opposed to the building for the reasons cited, but because the cost may be excessive. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. MOTION by Galler, second by Donaldson to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R64a-88 setting a public hearing for October 17, 1988 at 7:15 P.M. to consider vacation of Utility/Drainage Easements in Blks. 1&2.; Dakota Estates 4th. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. Jackie Zsokke, Chairperson of the Minnesota Valley Humane Society presented an information packet to the Council regarding the organization. Ms. Zsokke stated that State Law allowed cities to donate funds to humane societies and requested the Council consider it during the budget. No action was taken at this time. 6. MOTION by Kelly, second by Sprute proclaiming October 9 - 15, 1988 as Fire Prevention Week. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. Mayor Kelly opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider TIF Development District No.1. Administrator Thompson stated that he had not received a clarification from the County Assessor relating to the assessed value adjustment factor, and, therefore, recommended the hearing be continued. MOTION by Kelly, second by Galler to continue the hearing to consider TIF District No. 1 until October 3, 1988 at 7:15 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. The Council next considered a proposed ordinance prohibiting fires and barbeques on balconies of multifamily housing. Concern was expressed regarding the language relating to gas grills. It was the consensus of the Council to clarify only gas grills plumbed to the building's gas supply would be allowed and propane grills prohibited. MOTION by Kelly, second by Mayer to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 088-207 pro- hibiting fires or barbeques on balconies or patios of multi-family units. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. The Council next considered the proposed assessment roll for Project 88-2 (1988 Street and Utility Improvement). Administrator Thompson noted that the costs included a 10% contingency for driveways or possible cost overruns. Attorney Grannis stated that, while individual assessments could be increased, the total assessments could not exceed the total project costs stated in the notice. MOTION by Kelly, second by Sprute to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R65-88 accepting the assessment roll and calling for a special assessment hearing on October 6, 1988 at 7:15 P.M. for Project 88-2. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. MOTION by Kelly, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R66-88 accepting the assessment roll and calling for a special assessment hearing for Project 88-3 on October 6, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. MOTION by Galler, second by Kelly to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R67-88 amending Resolution No. Rl-88 (1988 Permit and License Fees) relating to sign permit fees. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. The Council next considered the proposed dangerous dog ordinance. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the definition of a dangerous dog. Concern was expressed that the proposed language could penalize dogs that had attacked when provoked. It was proposed that the language relating to a dog approaching a person in "an apparent attitude of attack" be deleted. Councilmember Galler noted that it still did not address a dog attacking another animal when provoked. Acting Police Chief Siebenaler noted that if a dog attacked another animal on its private property, it would probably be assumed that the animal had been provoked and therefore would not be defined as dangerous. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 088-208 relating to dangerous dogs, with the deletion of A-2 "apparent attitude of attack". Voting for: Kelly, Sprute, Mayer. Against: Galler, Donaldson. MOTION CARRIED. 13. The Council next considered the establishment of a foreman's position in General Services. City Engineer Kaldunski explained that the position would fall between the Assistant Superintendent and the Maintenance Worker. Mr. Kaldunski stated that he was looking for a person with education, skills and responsibility above a maintenance worker, who could assume some of the responsibilities of the Assistant Superintendent. Councilmember Sprute noted that the 1988 Budget had allocated funds for a Maintenance Worker and not a Foreman and was concerned that the City needed more hands on help rather than supervisory. Mr. Kaldunski stated that he had approached the Council last April to fill the Maintenance Worker position, and had been directed by Council to study the possibility of hiring a more skilled person to take over some of the Assistant Superintendent's responsibilities. Councilmember Sprute asked if any existing maintenance workers had the skills to fill the position. Mr. Kaldunski stated that some of the workers had the skills, but required additional education to become licensed. Administrator Thompson stated that the Council could not expect a maintenance worker to accept responsibilities over and above what is required and not provide additional compensation. The Council expressed concern about becoming too top heavy with administrative personnel and not providing hands on workers. MOTION by Mayer, second by Donaldson to advertise for a Maintenance Worker; establish the Foreman's position, which would remain unfilled at this time, and promote one of the maintenance worker's to foreman in the future. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 14. The Council next considered the enforcement of the non-conforming sign ordinance. Administrator Thompson stated that the Council had discussed delaying enforcement, but had not taken action. Councilmember Sprute indicated that enforcement could be a hardship because the 30 day notice had not given adequate time. MOTION by Kelly, second by Sprute to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 088-209 amending Council Minutes - 9/19/88 Title 4-3-4 of the City Code relating to non-conforming sign amortization schedule by changing $500 or less signs to 3~ years. 15. City Engineer Kaldunski informed the Council that the Whispering River Townhouse Development was completed except for the following items: a. tree bark trail b. as-built drawings c. small amount of sodding. It was the consensus of the Council that the project be completed before the escrow is released. 16. City Engineer Kaldunski presented a Sidewalk Inventory Report. The report noted that repairs of existing sidewalks would cost approximately $17,500 and additional sidewalks would cost $125,000. Discussion followed regarding the funding of the improvements by ad valorem levies or special assessments. No action was taken at this time. 17. Administrator Thompson presented proposed language to be added to the developer agreement relating to Erosion Control and Soil and Water Conservation fees. MOTION by Kelly, second by Sprute to incorporate the language as part of the development policy. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 18. The Council next considered the following applicants for the Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: Craig Schlawin Diane Dau Brad Strehlow Planning Commission/PARAC Planning Commission Planning Commission/PARAC MOTION by Kelly, second by Galler to appoint Craig Schlawin to fill the vacant seat on Park and Recreation and Diane Dau to fill the vacant seat on the Planning Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 19. MOTION by Galler, second by Donaldson to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve Capital Outlay Request/Budget Adjustment - Fire Department Radios - $782.00. b. Approve Capital Outlay Request - General Services - Pickup Toppers and Liners - $963.00. c. Approve Schools and Conference Requests - General Services - Computers ($170) and Water Resource Management ($110). c. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 20. MOTION by Sprute, second by Donaldson to approve Change Order #3 for Project 88-2 by adding $554.40 for a change in storm sewer design. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 21. The Council next considered a proposal by City Engineer Kaldunski to pave the shoulders of 220th Street between Denmark Avenue and the railroad tracks. It was the consensus of the Council that the City has higher priorities for the use of Road and Bridge funds, and the project was not ordered. 21. The Council next considered the timing of the distribution of the Council minutes. Concern was expressed that the minutes were published before the Council had a chance to review them for accuracy. It was the consensus of the Council that the minutes not be distributed until they are placed in the agenda packet. 22. During roundtable, the following items were discussed. a. Attorney's update on the status of the elevator at 3rd and Main. b. Discussion of bike trails/shoulder paving on CSAH #31 north of 195th Street. c. Update on Police Chief selection process. d. Receipt of copy of letter from Administrator to Representative Tompkins regarding the 1988 Omnibus Tax Bill. e. Receipt of memo from Park and Recreation Director Jim Bell regarding Celebrate Minnesota 1990. 23. MOTION by Sprute, second by Donaldson to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED . Respectfully submitted, L~!'~ City Administrator Approved {u- 3-~