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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.19.84 Council Minutes 29 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR NOVEMBER 19, 1984 1. Mayor Akin opened Present: Akin, Cook, Absent: None. Also Present: the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Kelly, Orr, Sprute. Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos. 2. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the agenda with the following changes: 1. Consider setting a special meeting for December 5, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss township fire service contracts. 2. Discuss painting the water tower. APIF, motion carried. 3. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to approve the November 5, 1984 regular meeting minutes with the amendment to paragraph 8.1: That termination be changed to severance. APIF, motion carried. 4. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the November 7, 1984 special Council meeting. 5. Mark Barden was present to discuss the problem he has had getting his landlord to fix the steps to his apartment. City Council directed staff to take immediate action through the State Fire Marshal or any other channels to correct the problem. 6. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to set a public hearing on December 17, 1984 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the Liquor License applications and Liquor License fees. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to set a public hearing for December 3, 1984 at 7:15 P.M. to consider certifying the delinquent municipal service accounts to the County Auditor for collection during 1985. APIF, motion carried. 8. The City Council next considered the resignation of Eugene Kuchera, and the process to be used to fill the vacant commission seats. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to amend the present process to state that any incumbent or applicants on hand need only express their intention to apply for the seat either verbally or in writing. APIF, motion carried. 9. Lakeville Engineer Keith Nelson was present to discuss the upcoming public hearing to consider the Lake t1arion Outlet Control structure. Farmington Engineer Glenn Cook stated that the outlet would add approximately 2.8% peak flowage to the Vermillion River; and by itself would have a minimal impact on the water tables in Farmington. Concerns were expressed by the Council regarding any impact on the Vermillion River, and that the additional water would probably be discharged during high river conditions. Mayor Akin stated that the DNR should also consider the City's previous request to alter the Vermillion River before it reaches the Flagstaff bridges. It was the con- sensus of the City Council that nay comments be directed to the City Engineer who will offer these comments during the public hearing. 10. The City Council next considered proposed amendment to the County solid waste ordi- nance which would have the effect of adding a .25~/cubic yard fee for all solid waste. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R72-84 opposing the proposed amendment, and that if the City is compelled to collect .25~/cubic yard of solid waste to offset the fee, it would seek to recoup that fee by billing the County .25~/cubic yard for administrative expenses necessary to collect said fee. APIF, motion carried. 30 Minutes, Council, Regular, November 19,1984 11. The City Council next considered staff recommendation to amend the 1985 Tax Levy to include an interest levy for the proposed fire hall bonds. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R73-84 amending the 1985 Tax Levy adding $27,000 to the Debt Levy for the $500,000 General Obligation Fire Hall bonds. APIF, motion carried. 12. Council next considered a staff proposal to rent additional garage space. Staff reported that the lease had been negotiated to $360jmonth plus utilities. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to enter into a lease with George Marschall for garage space at $360jmonth plus utilities on a month to month basis. Voting for: Akin, Cook, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Sprute. Motion carried. 13. Staff was directed to contact the Minnesota Department of Transportation to dis- cuss the possible purchase of the MnDOT facility in Farmington. 14. General discussion followed concerning the proposed fire hall. Architect Tom Dunwell presented a tentative work schedule and requested that the City enter into an architects 'agreement. Concern was expressed regarding the City entering into an agree- ment for a lump sum amount with no guarantee that the bids would come within budget. The Council tabled this matter for future consideration. Mr. Dunwell requested Council authorization to conduct soil borings on the site. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to authorize soil borings on the proposed fire hall site. APIF, motion carried. 15. Park and Recreation Director Jim Bell gress of the Kuchera property acquisition. to a tentative agreement on the island and next regular Council meeting. gave the Council a brief update on the pro- Mr. Bell stated that the Kucheras had come that this matter be brought up during the 16. Councilmember Orr left at 9:00 P.M. 17. The City Council next considered a request by the Police Department to conduct the "Cops Who Care" program. Police Chief Whittingham stated that the program would be similar to last year where off duty police officers would give intoxicated people rides home if requested. Concern was expressed over the added liability to the City. Motion by Kelly, second by Cook to approve implementation of the "Cops Who Care" program. Voting for: Kelly, Cook. Voting against: Akin, Sprute. Motion failed. 18. The City Council next considered a proposed ambulance service agreement with Divine Redeemer Hospital. Administrator Thompson explained the agreement and its impact on the City. Concern was expressed regarding the cost of the contract versus the poor response time. Questions were raised whether the City should be subsidizing am- bulance service at all, and if ambulance service would be provided if the contract were_ not signed. Administrator Thompson stated that if the agreement were not approved, there was no guarantee that the City would receive ambulance service after December 1, 1984. Motion by Cook, second by Sprute to approve the agreement for ambulance service with Divine Redeemer. Voting for: Cook, Sprute. Voting against: Akin, Kelly. Motion failed. 19. It was the consensus of the City Council that the HRA continue focusing its efforts on acquisition of the Fischer property and the rehabilitation interest rate down pro- gram through the Community Development Block Grant program. 20. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Adopt Resolution No. R74-84 amending a loan agreement between the Metropolitan Council and the City of Farmington. 2. Approve a request to attend schools and conferences by Administration. 3. Approve payment of the bills. APIF, motion carried. Minutes, Council, Regular, November 19, 1984 31 21. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to approve staff recommendation to promote William Weierke from Maintenance Worker I to Maintenance Worker II. APIF, motion carried. 22. Councilmember Sprute expressed concern regarding the graffiti not being removed from the water tower. Council directed City staff to contact the Water Board to see if they wished to have the lower one third of the water tower painted. 23. Mayor Akin called a special meeting for December 5, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall for the purpose of discussing the fire contracts with Empire, Eureka and Castle Rock Townships. 24. It was the consensus of the City Council that the City hire a police officer from Lakeville or Dakota County to cover the regular scheduled shift of an officer to allow that officer to attend the Christmas party, provided that the regular scheduled officer used authorized leave. 25. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Administrator be authorized to use City funds to purchase refreshments when conducting City business. 26. It was the consensus of the City Council that the City employees be given time off to meet at the City Hall for a Christmas party. 27. ~otion by Akin, second by Sprute to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved /;<) 3 jg1 , LT/mh " "-