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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.18.85 Council Minutes 2€3 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MARCH 18, 1985 1. Mayor Akin opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Orr, Sprute. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos. 2. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following changes: 1. Consider a proposed schedule for the replacement of the General Services Superintendent. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the March 4, 1985 regular meeting. 4. Administrator Thompson presented a letter of resignation from John DeBates, Chairman of the Farmington Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Thompson added that the only application on file at this time was that of Thelma Pool. Motion by Mayer, second by Kelly to accept the resignation of John DeBates from the Farmington HRA, effective March 7, 1985. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to appoint Thelma Pool to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority until January 31, 1987. APIF, motion carried. 6. The City Council next considered the feasibility report of the surface water drainage in southeast Farmington. Mayor Akin noted that the report had been accepted dur~ng the last regular Council meeting. The City Engineer, Glpnn Cook gave a brief summary of findings and conclusions within the report. Several questions were raised regarding the participation of Dakota County, the State, the Agri- cultural Society and the property owners adjacent to the Henderson Addition. The City Council directed Engineer Cook to address these comments and to consider having a special meeting during the last part of Mayor early June. The Council directed the City Administrator to distribute reports to the various affected jurisdictions and agencies, and to inform them of a possible town meeting in late Mayor early June. 7. Several residents of the Block 16 and 17, Town of Farmington area were present to discuss a nuisance at 109 Oak Street. Harold Elbert, who resides at 105 Oak Street, indicated that the residents at 109 Oak Street were having loud parties and several cars were parking on the street and causing a great deal of noise. Mr. Elbert stated that the people involved were high school students and adults. Steve Jensen, 113 Oak Street, noted that most of the people are between 17 and 18 years old, and that he has noted people driving through his yard. Mr. Jensen also stated that the residents had dogs running loose. Lawrence Weierke, 116 Oak Street, noted that a man was stuck in his garden recently. Eldred Davis stated that the main problem is with the people living on the second floor. Police Chief Whittingham noted that several citations had been issued during the past several weeks regarding the house, and that the Police Department would continue to monitor the situation. The Council directed staff to continue to monitor the situation. 8. John Duntley from Loren on the compensation study. prepared and were presently that the next step would be begin ranking the jobs. No L. Law and Associates was present to update the Council Mr. Duntley stated that the job descriptions had been being reviewed by Department Heads. Mr. Duntley stated to receive comments from the Department Heads and to action was taken at this time. 264 Minutes, Council, March 18, 1985 9. Police Chief Whittingham presented a report on the Rescue Squad as per Council directive. Mr. Whittingham stated that the report was based on a meeting by the Rescue. Squad Review Committee. It was indicated that the Review Committee had given a favorable review of the service to date, but indicated that there should be additional training provided. The Council mentioned that the rescue squad should be updated on the Data Practices Act regarding informatio~ generated by the Rescue Squad. 10. Brian Lundquist was present to explain the insurance coverage. Mr. Lundquist gave a brief and indicated the limitations of the coverage. City's public official liability explanation of the coverage, No action was taken at this time. 11. Administrator Thompson informed the City Council that the Housing and Re- development Authority had delegated the authority to lease the senior center rental unit to the City Council. It was the consensus of the City Council that the matter be placed on the second regular meeting agenda in April. 12. The City Council next considered a recommendation by Senior Center Coordinator Cathy Denison, to allocate the $2,000 Community Education funds for a JTPA position. It was the consensus of the City Council that staff should continue looking for alternative funding sources for this position. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to allocate the $2,000 Community Education funds to the JTPA position. APIF, motion carried. 13. Administrator Thompson presented a brief update on the Senior Citizen Center Pledge Drive. Mr. Thompson reported that it appeared that the drive had attained its goal in cash and pledges, but all pledges had not been received. Mr. Thompson further stated that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority had indicated that the final price may be negotiable but that the HRA was not interested in accepting pledges in lieu of cash. It was the consensus of the City Council that a special meeting be tentatively set for April 27, 1985 at which time the Senior Center would be transferred contingent upon approval of the date by the HRA. 14. City Engineer Glenn Cook informed the City Council that the sums budgeted for engineering services related to the sewer rehab project had run out and he was seeking direction from the City Council. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to authorize the engineer to continue services on the rehab project utilizing the City rates. APIF, motion carried. 15. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approve the 1986 Budget Schedule. 2. Approve the amendment to the By-Laws regarding the Administrator's review. 3. Approve First Responder training request by the Police Department. 4. Approve a Bike Enforcement seminar request by the Police Department. 5. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 16. The City Council next considered a final payment request by Valley Paving for work completed on Fair Hills, Phase II, streets. Engineer Cook recommended that the City Council retain $1,000 for street repairs. Mr. Cook added that any additional damage discovered would be covered under the warranty. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to approve the payment to Valley Paving for work completed on Fair Hills, Phase II for $6,305.58 and to withhold $1,000 of the request for repairs payable upon satisfactory completion. APIF, motion carried. Minutes, Council, March 18, 1985 265 17. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to approve Payment No.5 to National Power Rodding for work completed on the sewer rehabilitation project for $18,972.64. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the request to attend traffic control school by the General Services Department. APIF, motion carried. 19. The City Council next considered a schedule for replacement of the General Services Superintendent. General discussion followed regarding the method of replacement, and the position description. It was the consensus of the City Council that individual Council members would report to the Administrator by March 27, 1985 with their thoughts on the position, and that the Mayor and the Administrator would meet to review those comments and present their recommendations to the City Council by April 15, 1985. The Council also agreed to approve the remainder of the schedule as submitted. 20. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to adjourn at 10:10 P.M. APIF, motion carried. 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