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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.03.84 Council Minutes 33 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR DECEMBER 3, 1984 1. Mayor Akin opened Present: Akin, Cook, Absent: None. Also Present: the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Kelly, Orr, Sprute. Administator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos. 2. Motion by Orr, second by Sprute to approve the agenda with the following changes: 1. Discuss the placing of parking restriction signs in the vicinity of 5th and Elm Streets. 2. Consider City policy for reimbursement of property damage resulting from the sewer rehabilitation project. 3. Combine discussion of items 8b and 9c on the agenda. 4. Consider accepting the resignation of Eugene Kuchera from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. 5. Delete 9b from the agenda. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the November 19, 1984 regular meeting. 4. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R75-84 establishing the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund as an accounting entity. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R76~84 establishing the Sewer Enterprise Fund as an accounting entity. APIF, motiIDn carried. 6. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R77-84 establishing the Fire Relief Fund as an accounting entity. APIF, motion carried. 7. The City Council. next considered the City sewer billing system. It was staff recommendation that the Council establ ish a committee to revi ew the present system and report back to the Counci 1. It was the consensus of the Ci ty Counci 1 that the timing df the next billing does not allow for a committee to be established. Mayor Akin called a specia"l fileeting for January 3, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall for the pur- pose of discussing the City sewer billing system. Staff was directed to contact the various organizations which would be affected by the change. 8. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the certification of delinquent municipal accounts. There were no public comments. Mayor Akin stated that he had concern over the large amount of delinquent accounts and its effect on utility cash flows. Administrator Thompson and Attorney Gorgos explained state law regarding penalties, certification fees and maximum interest charges. Mayor Akin stated that the Council should consider recommending to the Water Board to initiate a shut off policy. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 9. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R78,-84 certifying to the County Auditor a list of delinquent municipal services for collection in 1985, and that a 10% certification fee be added to the delinquent balance for administrative costs, and that thefol'owing interest rates be applied to each delinquent.account: water - 10% per annum; sewer - 10% per annum; garbage - 6% per annum; other municipal services - 8% per annum. APIF, motion carried. 34 Council, Minutes, Regular, December 3, 1984 10. The City Council next considered the 1985 Non Union salaries and City health insurance policy. Mayor Akin presented the recommendations of the salary committee. Ma~lor Akin stated that the recommendations were based upon an overall review of each individual position, the Stanton Report, department head requests and comments, and Comparable Worth legislation. Councilman Orr added that increased responsibilities were taken into consideration. Councilman Sprute indicated that it appeared that two departments were being favored under the recommendations. Finance Director Henneke explained the proposed changes in the City health insurance policy as outlined in a memo to the Council. Administrator Thompson recommended that the changes be im- plemented and that the City Council consider increasing the contribution to the in- surance premiums and that any increase be considered outside of the salary contingency. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to approve the changes in the City health insurance policy as presented by the Finance Director. APIF, motion carried. 11. Discussion was resumed on the 1985 Non Union salaries. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to approve the 1985 salaries as proposed by the salary committee. Voting for: Akin, Orr. Voting against: Kelly, Sprute. Abstaining: Cook. Motion failed. The matter was continued until later in the meeting. 12. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to accept the resignation the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. APIF, motion carried. a distinguished service award to Mr. Kuchera for his many years the City. of Eugene Kuchera from Mayor Akin presented of public service to 13. Council next considered staff recommendation regarding the 1985 Community Develop- ment Block Grant application. It was staff recommendation that the City apply for CDBG funds to acquire the Fischer property and possible demolition. Administrator Thompson stated that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority had recommended approving the project. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R79-84 approving the 1985 Community Development Block Grant application as submitted by staff. APIF, motion carried. 14. Park and Recreation Director Jim Bell gave a brief update on the 1984 LAWCON Grant. No action was taken at this time. 15. The City Council next considered the 1985 Ambulance Service Agreement with Divine Redeemer Hospital. Administrator Thompson gave a brief update on the status of the contract. Finance Director Wayne Henneke gave a recommendation regarding the impact of the agreement on the 1984 and 1985 budgets. Discuss i on followed regardi ng the City's legal responsibility, and Divine Redeemer's responsibility to the City. Several criti- cisms of the service were noted. It was noted that the agreement was not the most favorable contract to the City, but the City had no alternatives at this time. It was noted that the $3.32 per capita was not locked in, but it could be adjusted up or down depending upon the financial review in March. Motion by Orr, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R80-84 approving the agreement with Divine Redeemer Hospital for ambulance service as presented, and to vigorously explore alternatives to contracting ambulance service through Divine Redeemer. Voting for: Orr, Sprute, Cook. Voting against: Akin, Kelly. Motion carried. 16. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R81-84 approving the Economic Development Joint Powers Agreement as submitted by staff. APIF, motion carried. It was the consensus of the City Council that it delay appointment of its represen- tative on the commission until the new Council meets. 17. It was the consensus of the City Council that it table discussion regarding 1985 Police Officers Labor Agreement until after Non Union Employee salaries were settled. 18. Discussion followed regarding the architects agreement for the proposed fire hall. Council, Minutes, Regular, December 3, 1984 35 It was indicated by Attorney Gorgos that the City could terminate its arrangements with the architects if bids came in over budget, but the City would still be responsible for paying the architects fee. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R82-84 approving the architects agreement as presented. APIF, motion carried. 19. The City Council next considered a variance request from the Zoning Ordinance by James Pluntz. Discussion followed regarding the definition of the hardship, and the requirements in the Ordinance itself. It was staff recommendation that the language in the Ordinance be changed to acconmodate situations similar to Mr. Pluntz's. Attorney Gorgos stated that if the variance were granted, the City Council should state specific findings. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to grant the variance based upon the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission, and the following findings: the requirement of in- stalling a 40 foot paved street with curb and gutter and a 60 foot radius cul-de-sac to serve four lots would be a financial hardship. APIF, motion carried. 20. The City Council next considered the Planning Services contract with Charles Tooker. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to reduce the increase in the retainer fee from 10% to 5%. Voting for: Sprute. Voting against: Akin, Cook, Kelly. Orr. Motion failed. 21. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to approve the contract as submitted. Voting for: Kelly, Orr, Akin, Cook. Voting against: Sprute. Motion carried. 22. Discussion followed regarding the Police Department recommendation to install an impound lot for the storage of vehicles. Discussion followed regarding the reimburse- ment of storage fees, and the sharing of proceeds from the sale of vehicles. Concern was expressed regarding the proposed site which is adjacent to the library and Police Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the staff conduct further review on the matter and return at a future Council meeting. 23. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as fo 11 ows : 1. Approve a capital outlay request by the Fire Department for the purchase of radios. 2. Approve the payment of the list of bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 24. Administrator Thompson presented a rough draft of the proposed Dakota County Estates Third Addition Planned Unit Development. Mr. Thompson stated that the process was in the meet and confer stage and that Mr. Benedict would like the City's consensus regarding parkland dedication. Concern was expressed regarding the City Council making a decision without recommendation from Park and Recreation Commission Advisory Committee. It was the consensus that the City Council should delay decision until the Park and Recreation Commission makes its review and comments. 25. Council next considered the proposed "Cops Who Care" program proposed by the Police Department. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to approve the program for 1984. Voting for: Orr, Kelly, Cook. Voting against: Akin, Sprute. Motion carried. 26. The City Council next considered its policy regarding property damage resulting from the sewer rehabilitation project. It was staff recommendation that the City immediately reimburse the property owners upon inspection by the General Services Super- intendent and City Engineer. This policy would only affect the property damages less than $500. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to reimburse property owners for damages of less than $500 resulting from the sewer rehabilitation project, upon inspection and confirmation by the General Services Superintendent, City Engineer and contractor. APIF, motion carried. 36 Council, Minutes, Regular, December 3, 1984 27. The City Council next considered a request to install parking restrictions along Fifth Street from Elm Street south to the alley. It was the consensus of the City Council that it receive the request in writing before taking action. 28. The City Council next considered the approval of 1985 Noh Union Employee salaries. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the 1985 salaries as submitted by the salary committee, with the base rate adjustment~ of the Deputy Clerk and Clerk Typist to 1.5% over 1984. Voting for: Sprute, Kelly. Voting against: Akin, Cook, Orr. Motion failed. 29. Motion by Orr, second by Cook to adopt Resolution No. R83-84 approving the 1985 Non Union Employee salaries as follows: 1) salary i.ncreases over base rate of 4.4% on January 1, 1985 for all full time Non Union Employees, and part time employees except the Assistant Liquor Store Manager; 2) salary increase over base rate of 4.4% on July 1, 1985 for the Assistant Liquor Store manager; 3) Building Inspector's salary to be set at $22,000 per year effective January 1, 1985; 4), base rate adjustments for the following positions: 1. Administrator - 1% 2. Finance Director ~ 2.5% 3. Senior Accounting Clerk - 1% 4. Deputy Clerk - 4.4% 5. Clerk Typist I - 3.5% 6. Park and Recreation Director - 1.5% 7. Rec Tech III ~1.5% 8. Rec Tech II - 1.5% 9. Senior Center Coordinator - 2.5% Voting for: Akin, Cook, Orr. Voting against: Kelly, Sprute. Motion carried. its proposal to Teamsters Local 320. Motion following changes in the 1985 Police Officers 30. The City Council next considered by Kelly, second by Akin to offer the Labor Agreement: 1. 2. Salary increase of 4.4% over 1984. All aspects of health and dental insurance be the same as other City employees. 3. No change in the longevity. carri ed. APIF, motion 31. Motion by Orr, second by Sprute to adjourn at 10:40 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved I 1;)//1I1J~ I I LT/mh