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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.05.88 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR DECEMBER 5, 1988 1. Mayor Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Kelly, Mayer, Sprute, Donaldson, Galler. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Discuss placement of civil defense sirens. b. Remove item lIb - Capital Outlay Request/Budget Adjustment - Police from the consent agenda for general discussion. c. Add approval of the minutes from November 14, November 16, and November 21, 1988. d. Remove the bills from the consent agenda for general discussion. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. The Council tabled discussion of the proposed ordinance relating to partial payment of special assessments until the next regular meeting. 4. The Council next considered the proposed 1989 CDBG application relating to the purchase and renovation of the Exchange Bank Building. MOTION by Kelly, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R88-88 approving the 1989 CDBG application as submitted and declaring the Exchange Bank Building as blighted. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. The Council next considered the proposed organizational chart. Administrator Thompson stated that he had discussed the chart with some of the Councilmembers and still felt that the chart should be approved as presented. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the proposed chart. Councilmember Mayer stated that just because the organizational chart reflected what was happening at this time did not necessarily make it right. Councilmember Sprute indicated that he was opposed to creating another department head. Councilmember Sprute also felt that the Planner and Building Official should be placed directly under the City Administrator rather than the Administrative Assistant. Administrator Thompson stated that the Deputy Clerk's position had evolved over the past several years to a point where the workload and accountability had reached department head status. Councilmember Sprute asked if the promotion to department head status would impact the compensation study. Administrator Thompson stated that he would recommend an increase in the position evaluation whether or not the change was made. MOTION by Kelly, second by Galler to approve the organizational chart as submitted. VOTING FOR: DONALDSON, KELLY, GALLER. AGAINST: SPRUTE, MAYER. MOTION CARRIED. 6. The Council next considered a building needs study proposed by the City's consulting engineering firm as outlined in its November 18, 1988 letter. Discussion followed regarding the clarification of studying the existing building. Councilmember Galler stated that the study should include a review of existing structures in the City which might meet the City's needs. MOTION by Kelly, second by Donaldson to accept the proposal with the clarification that the building under #8 is the existing General Services garage and to place a time limit of February 6, 1989. VOTING FOR: KELLY, SPRUTE, MAYER, DONALDSON. AGAINST: GALLER. MOTION CARRIED. 7. The Council next considered the total recount expenses for the mayoral race. Councilmember Sprute stated that he would like a resolution sent to the State Representatives clarifying all City costs associated with the recount. The Council directed staff to prepare a draft resolution relating to recount expenses. 8. MOTION by Kelly, second by Sprute to approve the following 1989 Permits: a. Dakota County - Mineral Extraction b. James Jensen - Mineral Extraction c. Farmington Lanes - Video Games. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. The Council next considered a memo from the Finance Director dated December !, 1988 requesting an increase in solid waste rates to $42.50/quarter for residential units and a 10% increase in commercial accounts. Finance Director Henneke stated that based on existing data, the proposed rate increase would cover costs, but would need to be adjusted once actual costs are known. MOTION by Kelly, secong by Galler to adopt Resolution No. R89-88 approving an increase in solid waste rates to $42.50/quarter/residential unit and a 10% increase in commercial rates. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 10. MOTION by Donaldson, second by Mayer to approve the 1989 Operating Budget as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. MOTION by Sprute, second by Donaldson to approve the 1988 Budget Adjustments as presented in Finance Director Henneke's December 2, 1988 memo. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. The Council next considered a report by Barr Engineering relating to ground- water problems in southeast Farmington. Mr. Kaldunski stated that while he agreed the surface runoff from Chateau and Sunnyside Additions into the Fischer ponds may cause a short term rise of the Henderson area water table, he felt the effect was overstated in the report. Mr. Kaldunski indicated that he had collected data from various points throughout the old part of the City which indicated the rise in the water table did not just occur in the Henderson area. A lengthy discussion followed between the Council, staff and Henderson area residents. Administrator Thompson indicated that the ultimate solution was to construct a storm sewer/ditch in the area, but the Council had already indicated that the Vermillion River Watershed Board should undert:ake tJ:;1e.projec~ which would not occur until 1990. Mr. Thomp'sdn~also ~noted that ;the Counci'l had' ordered a 'temporary proj ect in the Spring of 1987, but the City could not obtain the necessary easements to construct the project. The Council directed staff to contact the property owner's attorney regarding the easement and report back at the next meeting. 13. Administrator Thompson stated that the Salary Committee should complete its report by the next Council meeting. No action was taken. 14. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Parks and Recreation - Raido - $1,189.50. b. Approve Schools and Conference Request - Police Department - EES Seminar. c. Approve Schools and Conference Request - Police Department - Juvenile Officer. d. Approve Schools and Conference Request - General Services - Sanitary Collectors. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 15. The Council next considered the proposed Police Department Capital Outlay Budget Adjustment. Police Chief Siebenaler stated that the 1988 siren project came in $1,100 under budget and that he did not wish to spend $2,300 on microfiche and video equipment budgeted by the former chief. Chief Siebenaler requested that the funds be transferred to the 1989 Capital Improvement Fund for Civil Defense sirens. Councilmember Sprute asked if Chief Siebenaler knew about the potential surplus during the budget deliberations. Chief Siebenaler stated that he had discussed the possibility with the City Administrator, but it was agreed to stay with the original amount budgeted in 1987. If the surplus funds were not available, the project may have had to be delayed until 1990. MOTION by Kelly, second by Donaldson to approve the Capital Improvement Transfer request as requested by the Police Chief ($3,400 from 1988 to 1989 sirens). VOTING FOR: KELLY, GALLER, MAYER, DONALDSON. AGAINST: SPRUTE. MOTION CARRIED. 16. The Council next considered the bills. Councilmember Sprute aksed if it was proper for the Police Sergeant to belong to the Minnesota Police Chief Association. Police Chief Siebenaler stated that the Sergeant had belonged in previous years, but would have no objection denying the request. MOTION by Sprute, second by Donaldson to appove the bills as submitted with the exception of removing the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association payment of $30.00. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 17. The Council next considered the placement of the Civic Defense Siren on CSAH #31. Police Chief Siebenaler stated that in the original request, he had indicated the siren would be placed at the intersection of CSAH ##1 and 203rd Street. Mr. Siebenaler stated that during the transfer of the siren, it was discoered that the proper electrical source was not available, and that the siren should be shifted slightly north to effectively reach the Akin Road Elementary School. Councilmember Sprute asked if the siren could be moved closer to the school. Chief Siebenaler stated that it could, but it would not effectively cover Pine Knoll Addition. Chief Siebenaler noted that in the future, a fourth siren would have to be located in the proximity of the Nordseth property. The Council directed staff to review the possibility of moving the siren north to 195th Street and the cost of an additional siren in the Nordseth property area. 18. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer to adjourn at 10:30 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, -/ ~ ~~ kT- Larry Thompson City Administrator Approved