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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
OCTOBER 17, 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 Fire Department Capital Outlay Request - Pagers, from the
Consent Agenda for general discussion.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3.
It was
a.
b.
c.
d.
the consensus of the Council to approve the following minutes:
September 20, 1988 special meeting
September 21, 1988 special meeting
October 3, 1988 regular meeting
October 6, 1988 special meeting.
4. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to approve the minutes of the September 27,
1988 special meeting with a change that Councilmember Sprute voted against the
motion under item 117. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kelly to set a public hearing for November 7,
1988 at 7:30 P.M. to consider amending Title 10-6-5 of the zoning ordinance
relating to accessory storage buildings in commercial districts. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
6. MOTION by Donaldson, second by Kelly proclaiming the week of October 31, 1988
as Congregate Dining Week. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with the Administrator's
evalu,ation per Council policy.
8. Mayor Kelly opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the vacation
of Utility and Drainage Easements in Block 1 and 2, Dakota County Estates 4th
Addition. Administrator Thompson explained that the replat of the 2 blocks
by the 5th Addition made the easements unnecessary. Mayor Kelly closed the
hearing. MOTION by Kelly, second by Sprute to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R73-88
vacating the drainage/utility easements in Blocks 1 and 2, Dakota County Estates
4th Addition, contingent upon the filing of Dakota County Estates 5th Addition.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. The Council next considered a recommendation by Police Chief Siebenaler to test
former part time officer Steve Ceserak for possible placement as an officer, and
to advertise for the seventh officer position. Mayor Kelly stated that because
of length of time that the Police Department has been shorthanded, the Council
should hire an officer as soon as possible. Other Councilmembers felt that,
while it was important to fill the position as soon as pOSSible, the search
should be more extensive. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to advertise for
2 weeks in the Minneapolis Star/Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press and local
newspapers for police officer candidates. Voting for: Sprute, Galler, Mayer,
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Donaldson. Against: Kelly. MOTION CARRIED.
10. It was the consensus of the Council that all applicants be invited for
an orientation meeting.
11. Mayor Kelly opened a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider Tax Increment
Finance District #1. Administrator Thompson explained that the City still had
not received a clarification on the adjustment factor from the State. The
hearing was continued until November 7, 1988 at 7:45 P.M.
12. MOTION by Kelly, second by Galler to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Approve Capital Outlay Request - General Services - Snow Plow
($1,726.00) and Snow Blower Attachment ($3,995.00)
b. Approve purchase/installation of warning siren system - Phase I -
$13,994.00.
c. Set Special Meeting of the Council for November 9, 1988 to
meet as Canvassing Board.
d. Approve School and Conference Request - Fire Department - Annual
Chief's Conference.
e. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. The Council next considered a request by the Fire Department to purchase
a new pager system. Finance Director Henneke stated that, due to an oversight
in the 1989 budget, sufficient funds had not been included to cover the total
cost. Administrator Thompson stated that he had not realized that $2,100 had
been spent from the Pager/Discretionary fund when he had recommended a $3,000
reduction in pager funds. Mr. Thompson added that, if the pagers did not have
to be ordered before October 218, 1988, this matter would have been discussed
as a 1989 budget matter rather than a capital outlay request. Councilmember
Donaldson expressed disappointment that the oversight had been made. Several
alternatives for financing the pagers were discussed. It was the consensus
of the Council that the pagers should be purchased and financing discussed
during the 1989 Budget agenda items. MOTION by Mayer, second by Sprute to
approve the Capital Outlay Request to purchase the pagers for $16,629.00.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
14. MOTION by Mayer, second by Donaldson to approve a school and conference
request for Parks and Recreation/Administrator - Minnesota Pride Conference.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
15. MOTION by Kelly, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R74-88 accepting
a donation from OPUS Corporation for 12 waste receptacles and 46 park benches.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
16. The following items were discussed during roundtable:
a. Grading of boulevards - Project 88-2
b. Financing of Pine Knoll Park grading
c. Sending a letter of commendation to the Police Department for
its performance during the recent Police Chief re~tgrtation/selection.
d. Purchase of City logo pins.
17. The Council next considered the updated 1989 budget. Finance Director
Henneke noted that the ClP section contained an error and distributed updated
ClPs. Administrator Thompson stated that the Council should pay close attention
to the ClP and its impact on future budgets. Administrator Thompson stated that
additional emphasis should be placed on the ClP in the future to protect against
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falling too far in debt, and to plan for growth.
18. Councilmember Sprute asked if the space needs study had been included.
Administrator Thompson stated that it was his intention to ask for it out of
the 1988 Contingency fund. Discussion followed regarding the financing.
19. Councilmember Donaldson asked for clarification on the apparatus replacement
in the Fire Department. Fire Chief Kuchera stated that it was for a new tanker
truck.
20. Councilmember Donaldson asked for a clarification of the salary contingency.
Administrator Thompson stated that it was the amount estimated to fund the
comparable worth plan for 1989 plus a change in formula recommended by the salary
committee and accepted by the City Council.
21. Finance Director Henneke stated that the Arena budget did not include the
full funding for bleachers as approved by the Council at the last meeting.
Mr. Henneke stated that ice time could be raised from $80 to $85 per hour which
would generate an additional $6,000 which would more than offset the expenditure.
22. Administrator Thompson recommended that the Solid Waste Budget not be
approved at this time and a special meeting be set for full discussion on that
matter.
23. MOTION by Sprute, second by Donaldson to transfer $2,163 from the 1988
Contingency for Fire Department Pagers and $4,000 from the 1988 Contingency
for a space needs study. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
24. MOTION by Kelly, second by Galler to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R75-88 adopting
the 1989 Operating Budget as presented except for the Solid Waste Department
Budget and to add $6,000 to Arena Revenues. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
25. MOTION by Kelly, second by Donaldson to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R7,6-88 certifying
the 1988/payable 1989 Tax Levy as follows:
Debt Levy
General Levy
Special Levy
$ 238,605
782,760
5,099
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
26. Mayor Kelly thanked the Administrator, Finance Department and Department Heads
for the excellent job and spirit of cooperation they had shown during the budget
preparation and deliberations.
27. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved
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