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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
FEBRUARY 4, 1985
1. Mayor Akin opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Akin, Mayer, Orr, Sprute.
Members Absent: Kelly.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos.
2. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the agenda vJith the following changes:
1. Remove item (e) from the consent agenda.
APIF, motion carried.
3. Motion by Mayer, second by Akin to approve the minutes of the January 21, 1985
regular meeting with a correction under paragraph 33 that payment #3 should be
changed to payment #4. APIF, motion carried.
4. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the January 24,
1985 special meeting.
5. Mayor Akin presented a plaque to Dr. Earl Cook commending him for his service
on the Council. Mayor Akin also presented a certificate of volunteer recognition
to Donovan Mayer for his service on the Planning Commission.
6. The City Council next considered the 1983/84 LAvJCor~ Grant. Park and Recreation
Director Bell updated the City Council on the progress of the grant. Mr. Bell
stated that all property owners had signed an intent to sell the properties except
the Kuchera's. Mr. Bell stated that there appeared to be a dispute between the
Kucheras for the maintenance of the property. Motion by Orr, second by Akin to
authorize the signing of the purchase agreements with all property owners as recommended
by staff, contingent upon all appropriate agreements being executed. It was further
clarified that the City would renew its offer of $3,700 for the north Kuchera property,
excluding the island, and $23,560 for the south Kuchera property, and that said
offer would be valid until the close of business on February 8, 1935. The City
would continue to pursue acquisition of this property because of its importance to
the entire park plan as identified in the City's comprehensive plan. APIF, motion
carried.
7. The City next considered salaries for Boards and Commissions members. Council-
man Sprute stated that members should be compensated because of the time and effort
necessary to do an adequate job on the Boards. Mayor Akin stated that he had
suggested this proposal before and was turned down by the Planning Commission. Motion
by Sprute, second by Mayer to compensate the Planning Commission members $10.00 per
meeting for special and regular meetings effective January 1, 1985. Voting for:
Sprute, Mayer. Voting against: Akin, Orr. Motion failed.
8. The City Council then considered the proposed compensation study. Administrator
Thompson stated that he had reviewed the references and found them to be in order.
John Duntley and Loren Law, representing the Loren L. Law and Associates consulting
firm, were present to discuss the program. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to adopt
Resolution No. RI0-85 approving an agreement to retain the consulting firm of Loren
L. Law and Associates to conduct a compensation study not to exceed $7,800. APIF,
motion carried.
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9. Fire hall architect Tom Dunwell was present to discuss the progress of the
fire hall. Mr. Dunwell stated that all was going according to schedule and pro-
jected occupancy would be mid-October. Mr. Dunwell presented preliminary plans
and specifications and indicated that, if there were no objections, he would
begin to prepare working drawings. Discussion followed regarding the proposed
plans. No major alterations were made at this time. No action was taken at this
time.
10. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to approve the consent agenda as follows:
a. Approve request to attend Municipal Liquor Store Conference.
b. Approve setting annual Board of Equalization meeting.
c. Approve Dakota County Fi re flutua 1 Ai d Agreement.
d. Approve request to attend school - Larry Thompson and
Wayne Henneke
APIF, motion carried.
11. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to authorize the City Administrator to serve
as an interim director to the Economic Development Commission on a temporary basis,
to be reviewed by the City Council. APIF, motion carried.
12. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. APIF, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Larry hompson
City Administrator
Approved
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