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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.17.84 Council Minutes 11 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SEPTEMBER 17, 1984 1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Akin, Cook, Kelly, Orr, Sprute. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos. 2. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to approve the agenda with the following amendments: 1. Consider a proposed ordinance to rezone portions of Block 21 and 24, Town of Farmington from B-2 to R-2. 2. Consider a request by Administration to attend a Right to Know seminar. 3. Remove the payment of bills from the consent agenda. 4. Move item lOb, Police Officer's Labor Agreement discussion, to the beginning of the agenda. Update on the FAA building permit. Discuss the condition of the water tower and pump house. carried. 5. 6. APIF, motion 3. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the September 4, 1984 regular meeting. 4. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to approve a proclamation designating the week of September 17, 1984 as Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Week. APIF, motion carried. 5. Teamsters Local 320 business agent, Robert Weisenburger, and union steward, Jerry Wacker, were present to discuss the 1985 Police Officer's Labor Agreement with the City Council. Mayor Akin stated that he had met with steward Hacker as per Council directive and it appeared that the issues were wages, longevity, health insurance, dental insurance, uniforms, severance pay and catastrophic illness. Mayor Akin stated that the Council invited Mr. Weisenburger to attend the meeting to discuss the issues directly. Mr. Weisenburger stated that the union's requests were based on settlement patterns developing within the metro area, and the desire of the police officer's union to remain comparable with other police departments. Discussion followed regarding the requests by the union. No action was taken at this time. 6. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing to consider the proposed use of Revenue Sharinq. Mayor Akin stated that the estimated amount of Revenue Sharing to be received by the City during fiscal year 1984 was $39,149. Administrator Thompson stated that the Revenue Sharing Department was contending that it could enforce handicapped access statutes for any operations utilizing revenue sharing funds. Therefore, Mr. Thompson recommended that revenue sharing not be designated for general operating expenses, but be earmarked for capital outlay purchases. Mr. Thompson also recommended that revenue sharing funds not be used for contracted improvement projects where more than 25% of the revenue sharing funds would be used, because of Davis-Bacon requirements. ~1ayor Akin closed the public hearing. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to set a public hearing for October 1, 1984 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the proposed use of Revenue Sharing Funds, and that the proposed use be capital outlay purchases, excluding con- tracted improvement projects and general operating expenses. APIF, motion carried. 1~ Minutes, Council, Regular, September 17, 1984 7. The City Council next considered a request by Metropolitan Council to comment on the Rural Development Grant application by Minnesota Agricultural Enterprise for New Americans organization. Warren Sifferath, representing the organization, gave a brief outline of the project and answered questions by the Council. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly that the Administrator draft and forward a letter to the Metropolitan Council indicating the Council's support of the grant application. Voting for: Orr, Kelly, Cook, Sprute. Voting against: None. Abstaining: Akin. Motion carried. 8. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr rroclaimin9 the week of September 23 - 29, 1984 as Kids-n-Kinship Week. APIF, motion carried. 9. Gretchen Dahlen, Chairwoman of the Ambulance Advisory Committee, presented the Committee's interim report. The report outlined the investigation, findings and recommendations of the Committee. Questions were raised regarding the level of ser- vice, response time, per capita subsidy and possible supplemental services through the ambulance service. No action was taken at this time. It was the consensus of the City Council that the report and new directives for the Ambulance Advisory Committee be considered during the second meeting in October. 10. The City Council next reviewed the 1985 Operating Budget. It was the consensus of the City Council that the salary contingency remain at $30,000 (5%) but acknow- ledged that the figure represented a maximum, and not a minimum amount. The Council further acknowledged that the figure represented an average salary increase, and that the salary increases could vary by position. Discussion followed concerning re- classification of Mayor and Council salaries and expenses, uniforms for the Admini- strative Department, sewer rehabilitation funds and sewer user fees, solid waste fees, solid waste landfill surcharges, Park and Recreation schools and conferences, and Park and Recreation maintenance materials and supplies. Mayor Akin stated that rather than getting into detail at the Council meeting, individual Councilmembers should meet with the Administrator and list their concerns and if they were not resolved, a special meeting could be set. No further action was taken at this time. 11. The City Council considered the draft Economic Development Commission Joint Powers Agreement. Concern was expressed regarding the termination clause in the agreement. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to tentatively approve the agreement con- tingent upon approval by the other parties. APIF, motion carried. It was the con- sensus of the City Council that they meet in joint session if there is concern ex- pressed by any of the other parties. 12. The City Council considered the staff proposals for the use of the existing fire hall if a new fire hall were to be constructed. It was the consensus of the Council that a wall could be constructed dividing the hall in half, and that one half could be designated for police use and the other half designated for Park and Recreation use, with additional space being set aside for Liquor store storage. Councilman Orr was directed to discuss the matter with the building inspector to obtain price estimates, and that he forward the information to the Citizens Committee. 13. Motion by Kelly, second by Cook to appoint the following to the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Study Committees: Stan Whittingham - Personnel and Public Safety; Larry Thompson - Development Strategies; Wayne Henneke - Revenue Sources. APIF, motion carried. 14. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to approve payment of the bills with the addition of a $13,278.46 payment to Norris Implement for the purchase of a tractor. APIF, motion carried. 13 Council - Minutes - Regular - September 17, 1984 15. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to approve a request to attend the Fall Chief's Training Seminar by the Police Department and appropriate budget adjustments. APIF, motion carried. 16. Motion by Kelly, second by Cook to approve a request by the Police Chief to attend the International Chief's Seminar at no cost to the City. APIF, motion carried. 17. It was the consensus of the City Council to allow the Citizens Committee to install a banner at Third and Oak Streets promoting the Fire Hall referendum, with the condition that the banner does not indicate voter preference and that it be removed within 24 hours following the election. 18. It was the consensus of the Council that staff determine the method of root control to be used for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project. ~19. ~1otion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R58-84 approving an amend- ment to the Fire Relief Association By-Laws increasing the pension benefits to $675 per man per year. APIF, motion carried. 20. Administrator Thompson stated that a review of City records indicated that por- tions of Blocks 21 and 24 had been rezoned by Resolution, and that rezonings could only be accomplished by Ordinance. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Ordinance No. 084-167 amending Title 10-2-4B of the City Code by rezoning lots 1,2,3 and 4, Block 21; and Lots 9,10,11 and 12, Block 24, Town of Farmington from B-2 to R-2. APIF, motion carried. 21. Motion by Akin, second by Cook to approve a request by staff to attend a Right to Know seminar to be paid out of the Administrative budget. APIF, motion carried. 22. The Council directed staff to determine actual City expenses incurred by the FAA building permit and to forward the information to the FAA. 23. The Council briefly discussed the graffiti on the water tower and landscaping the pump house. Staff was directed to discuss the matter with the Water Board. 24. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to adjourn at 11:15 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ~ti Larr ompson City dministrato Approved fa! / ~'-/ ( -;k <See /Q/r/gt/ C (ari{t'cat{(:;'V\ of f};J CA. 5 rq ph 19, LT/mh