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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.03.88 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR OCTOBER 3, 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 Galler, second by Sprute to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Add minutes of September 14, 1988. b. Remove item 11c - Schools and Conference Request - Administration from the Consent Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the September 14, 1988 special meeting and September 19, 1988 regular meeting. 4. MOTION by Kelly, second by Sprute to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R68-88 accepting a donation of a riding lawnmower from Jeune Nichols to the Fire Department. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. MOTION by Mayer, second by Donaldson to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R69-88 appointing election judges and designating the Senior Center as the polling place for the General Election. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kelly to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R70-88 approving an agreement with MnDOT for snow removal on T.H. 50. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. The Council next considered a recommendation from the City Engineer to accept the Whispering River Development. Councilmember Sprute stated that it appeared the tree bark trail had been located on City parkland. The matter was tabled until the Engineer determined the actual location of the path. 8. Mayor Kelly opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. which was continued from September 19, 1988 to consider the establishment of T.I.F. #1. Administrator Thompson stated that the County had still not received a clarification from the State and recommended that the hearing be continued. MOTION by Mayer, second by Donaldson to continue the hearing until October 17, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. MOTION by Donaldson, second by Kelly to accept the improvements at the Akin Road Elementary school and release the escrow funds. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve School and Conference Request - Senior Center - Leadership Conference. b. Approve School and Conference Request - Fire Department - Hazardous Materials c. Approve School and Conference Request - Park and Recreation - Annual Conference. 10-3-88 - Council Minutes d. Authorize installation of Catch Basin - Dakota County Estates - $750.00 - Funding from Construction Fund. e. Approve Capital Outlay Request and Transfer from General Fund to CApital Outlay Fund - Arena - Bleachers - $5,200. f. Approve Pay Estimate No. 1 - 1988 Street ImprovemeQt Project (88-2) - $150,283.63. g. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Fire - Nozzles - $1,650. h. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Fire - Hose - $2,380 i. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to approve a School and Conference Request by Administration - Comparable Worth. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. MOTION by Galler, second by Sprute to accept the following deeds for Tax Forfeited Property: Legal Lots 1,2,3 & 7, Block 4, Pine Knoll Lot 5, Block 6, Pine Knoll APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Purpose Parkland Street/Utility 13. Administrator Thompson presented a proposed space needs study for Council consideration. Administrator Thompson stated the study would cost between $3,500 and $4,500. Questions were raised regarding the scope of the study and completing the study in house. Councilmember Sprute stated that the study should be funded in the 1989 Budget by departments involved in the study. The Council directed the Administrator to prepare a work plan for the study. 14. City Engineer Kaldunski reported that the tree bark trail was installed over a small portion of the park. Mr. Kaldunski stated that he would instruct the Developer to move the trail. It was the consensus of the Council that it consider accepting the project at the special meeting on October 6, 1988. 15. The Council next considered the terms of employment for the Police Chief as recommended by the Administrator in the September 29, 1988 memo. It was the consensus of the Council that the following recommendations were acceptable: a. Salary - $36,530.00 b. Probation - 1 year c. No salary increase considered until January 1, 1990 d. Benefits and longevity based on actual term of employment beginning with appointment as patrol officer. Considerable discussion followed regarding Mr. Siebenaler's status if he does not successfully complete the probationary period. Councilmembers Sprute and Mayer agreed that Mr. Siebenaler be allowed to return as a patrol officer if an opening exists, with seniority being retained. Mayor Kelly and Councilmember Galler felt Mr. Siebenaler should be allowed to "bump" the junior officer if an opening does not exist. MOTION by Donaldson, second by Galler to approve the following working conditions for Police Chief Siebenaler: a. Salary - $36,530 b. Probation - 1 year c. No salary increase considered until 1/1/90 d. Benefits and longevity based on actual years of employment 10-3-88 - Council Minutes with the City including tenure as a patrol officer. d. If Mr. Siebenaler does not complete his probationary period, he would be able to return as a patrol officer with full seniority by replacing the junior officer, contingent upon agreement by the Teamsters Local 320. 16. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to amend the seniority issue for separate action. Voting on the Sprute, Mayer. Against: Kelly, Galler, Donaldson. motion by separating the amendment: Voting for: MOTION FAILED. 17. Voting on the original motion: For: Galler, Donaldson, Kelly. Against: Sprute, Mayer. MOTION CARRIED. 18. Councilmember Sprute and Mayer clarified their votes stating that they were in favor of all the working conditions except the seniority issue. 19. The Council considered a request by the City Thgineer that he be authorized to prepare plans and specifications for a new garbage truck. Mr. Kaldunski stated that he was not seeking authorization to purchase the truck, but, because it would take approximately 8 months to purchase and receive the truck, he was requesting the process be initiated at this time. Concern was expressed regarding initiating the process when it was not absolutely certain the City would purchase the truck. Mr. Kaldunski stated that the present garbage truck was not in good condition and was concerned that it may break down at any time, and therefore, did not want the process delayed. Administrator Thompson stated that the truck would not have to be ordered until December, and that could be extended by bidding longer acceptance dates as alternates. MOTION by Kelly, second by Galler to order the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for a new garbage truck with a 90 day acceptance date as an alternate, to be presented to the Council on November 21, 1988. Voting for: Galler, Mayer, Donaldson, Kelly. Against: Sprute. MOTION CARRIED. 20. The following items were discussed during roundtable: a. Budget hearing to be held October 11, 1988 at 7:00 P.M. b. Heritage Development had withdrawn its preliminary plat. c. The Police Chief psychological and background investigation should be returned to the City Administrator. 21. MOTION by Sprute, second by Donaldson to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ~J2 Larry <rhomps~ City Administrator Approved Jt~/1~6f