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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.01.84 Council Minutes 225 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR OCTOBER 1, 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 Sprute to approve the agenda with the following amendments: 1. Discussion of volunteer Sludge/Ash Site B in Farmington. 2. Approve request to attend school by the Fire Department and General Services Department on the consent agenda. 3. Discuss Senior Center Fund Drive. APIF, motion carried. 3. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to approve the minutes of the September 17, 1984 regular meeting with a change under paragraph 19 that the pension benefits increase was contingent upon approval by the Cataract. APIF, motion carried. .. 4. Mr. and Mrs. David Quehl were present to discuss the installation of gas pumps at the Tom Thumb store. Mr. Quehl stated that the neighbors had not been informed of the building permit, and it was his understanding that the City Council had not been informed. Mrs. Quehl stated that several people in the neighborhood were upset by the decision to approve the contract. Attorney Gorgos stated that the Administrator was compelled to issue the permit because it was a permitted use in that zoning district. Mayor Akin stated that because of the large amount of information that flows through the City, the Council is not always aware of decisions ,made by staff. Mayor Akin suggested that the Quehls meet with City staff to list their concerns and present them to the City Council. 5. Merle Tobias was present to discuss the costs involved with operating the Senior Center once it was purchased by the City. No action was taken at this time. 6. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider tn~ proposed use of Revenue Sharing funds. Councilman Orr stated that he liked the recommendations made by the Finance Director. Councilman Sprute expressed concern regarding the actual listing of capital outlay items, as it might lock the Council into purchasing them. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. Motion by Cook, second by Orr to approve the expenditure of Revenue Sharing funds as recommended by the Finance Director, and other capital outlay items. APIF, motion carried. 7. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider the pro~osed assess- ments of Fair Hills, Phase II improvements. Administrator Thompson revlewed the . proposed assessment roll and recommended an interest rate of 8.5% over a payment perlod of 10 years. Councilman Orr stated that he prefe~red ~he assessments to spread on a per lot basis. Attorney Gorgos stated that maXlmum lnterest rate was set by law. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. Motion by Orr, second ~y K:lly to approve Resolution No. R59-84 adopting assessment roll No. 123 for Falr Hllls, Phase II. APIF, motion carried. 8. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R60-84 approving a list of election judges and designating the polling places for the general election to be held on November 6, 1984. APIF, motion carried. 226 9. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R61-84 approving snow re- moval agreement with the Minnesota Highway Department. APIF, motion carried. 10. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Adopt Resolution No. R62-84 apprpving a $125,000 G.O. Tax Increment Bond paying agency agreement. 2. Approve a request for an unpaid leave of absence by Administration. 3. Adopt Resolution No. R63-84 authorizing execution of a trust agreement with the ICMA Retirement Corporation. 4. Adopt Resolution No. R64-84 approving a MEED agreement amendment. 5. Approve capital outlay request and budget adjustment by the Police Department. 6. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. 7. Approve request for attending schools by the Fire Department. 8. Approve request to attend a school by the General Services Department. APIF, motion carried. ~11. The City Council next considered the 1985 Operating Budget and certifying the 1984 collectible 1925 Tax Levy. Administrator Thompson presented a proposal by the Fire Department to start a rescue squad. Mr. Thompson stated that he is not looking for a yes/no decision, but wanted the Council to be aware while discussing the budget. It was the consensus of the Council that if the rescue squad were approved, it would consider using contingency funds. Mayor Akin stated that once the 1985 Operating Budget was approved the City Council should consider planning for the 1986 Operating Budget. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R65-84 adopting the 1985 Operating Budget and establishing the tax levy for the year 1985 collectible. APIF, motion carried. 12. Administrator Thompson stated that the Metropolitan Council had initiated steps to acquire Sludge/Ash Site B in Farmington. Mr. Thompson stated that the Waste Management Act had been amended during the last legislative session which would compel the MWCC to purchase the site if certain conditions were met. Mr. Thompson stated that while he was very concerned about the law, his main concern was how the City was informed of the amendment and subsequent Metropolitan Council action. Mr. Thompson stated that he planned to attend the Metropolitan Committee Management meeting to ex- press the City's concern. It was the consensus of the City Council to authorize legal staff to meet with the Lakeville City Attorney and County Attorney to discuss the matter. 13. 'Mr. Thompson presented a brief update on the status of the ambulance service agreement. Mr. Thompson stated that Divine Redeemer had agreed to provide service to the three communities through November 30, 1984. Mr. Thompson requested clarification of previous Council action regarding the ambulance advisory committee members atten- dance during negotiations. It was the consensus of the City Council that if a hosting organization allows other groups to attend the meetings, or there is no objection by the cities, the ambulance advisory committee members should be invlted to attend. 14. The City Council next considered the staff recommendation regarding the 1983/84 LAWCON Grant. Mr. Thompson stated that there was a dispute with the owners regarding the price of the southern Kuchera property, and there was a dispute over the dispo- sition of an area known as the island with the north Kuchera property. Mr. Thompson stated that while the appraisal had indicated that the land was worth approximately $17,000, he felt the land was worth more than the appraised price. Councilman Orr asked what steps the City would need to follow if the City could not come to an agreement with the property owners. Attorney Gorgos outlined the condemnation process. Councilman Orr asked if the City offered more than the appraised value if that could be introduced as evidence in the condemnation proceedings. Attorney Gorgos stated that it would, but that it could be mitigated somewhat. Motion by ~ 17 Akin, second by Sprute that the City Council submit an offer to purchase the southern Kuchera property for $23,560.00 and $3,700.00 including the area known as the island~ and that the property owners respond by the first meeting in November. If the offer is not agreeable, or there is no response by all property owners, the City will begin condemnation proceedings. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to amend the original motion to exclude the area known as the island. Voting on the amendment; Voting for: Orr, Kelly. Voting against: Akin, Cook, Sprute. Motion to amend the original motion failed. Voting on the original motion; Voting for: Akin, Sprute. Voting against: Cook~ Kelly, Orr. Motion failed. 15. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to offer $16,108.50 for the southern Kuchera property, and $3,700 excluding the island for the northern Kuchera property, with the same conditions applied regarding the timing of response and condemnation. Voting for: Orr, Kelly. Voting against: Akin, Cook, Sprute. Motion failed. 16. Discussion followed concerning the disposition of the island and the location of the island in relation to the rest of the park plans. Motion by Orr, second by Akin to offer $16,108.50 for the southern Kuchera property and $3,700.00 including the island for the northern Kuchera property, with the same conditions for timing and response and condemnation proceedings. Voting for: Orr. Voting against: Akin, Cook, Kelly, Sprute. Motion failed. 17. Motion by Orr, second by Akin to offer $23,560.00 for the southern Kuchera property and $3,700.00 for the northern Kuchera property including the island, and that the owners respond by November 5, 1984. If the offer is not agreeable to all property owners or the City does not receive a response from all property owners, the City will initiate condemnation proceedings. Voting for: Orr, Akin, Kelly. Voting against: Cook, Sprute. Motion carried. 18. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R66-84 authorizing staff to apply for the 1985 LAWCON Grant. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to accept the resignation of Police Officer Ted Dau effective October 15, 1984. APIF, motion carried. 20. It was the consensus of the City Council that the process of hiring the new officer as recommended by staff was acceptable. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to hire Dale Burns as a full time police officer at the starting salary to be supplemented under appropriate federal or state programs, with one year's probation, effective October 15, 1984. APIF, motion carried. 21. The City Council next considered a staff proposal for the City to acquire a four wheel drive vehicle. Discussion followed regarding the need for three patrol cars plus a four wheel drive unit. Administrator Thompson stated that the vehicle would be on an experimental basis only. Motion by Akin, second by Orr that the City trade the 1980 Ford squad car for the four wheel drive unit. Voting for: Cook, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Akin, Sprute. Motion carried. 22. The City Council next conducted the annual Administrators review. , It was the consensus of the City Ctluncil that the Administrator's past job performance had been at an above average level. No action was taken at this time. It was the consensus of the City Council that action on the proposed Administrators employment agreement be tabled until November 5, 1984. 23. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the request to attend school by the Building Inspector. APIF, motion carried. 24. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to amend the Letter of Understanding and Intent 18 with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority regarding the purchase of the Senior Center by extending the deadline until March 31, 1985, contingent upon approval of the HRA. APIF, motion carried. 25. It was the consensus of the City Council to allow the Lakeville Youth Hockey Association to place a 4 by 6 foot banner at the Ice Arena until staff has sub- mitted appropriate policy for review. 26. 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