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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.01.85 Council Minutes 269 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR APRIL 1, 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 Orr, second by Sprute to approve the agenda with the following changes: 1. Consider a proclamation for videoprinting by Video Update, Inc. 2. Remove item 13a from the consent agenda and place it on the regular agenda. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the March 11, 1985 special meeting and the March 18, 1985 regular meeting. 4. The City Council next considered a request by Gil Gilbertson to utilize the Dakota County Multifamily Bond Pool Program to construct an 8 plex in Westview Acres 3rd. Administrator Thompson stated that the construction would meet the requirements of the subdivision and the zoning ordinance. Attorney Gorgos stated that a public hearing must be held with at least 15 days published notice before the Council may act on the request. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R21-85 setting a public hearing on April 22, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. to consider a request to utilize the Dakota County Multifamily Bond Pool Program. APIF, motion carried. 5. The City Council next considered a request by Independent School District #192 to grant a variance from the State Fire Code which would allow the lower portion of the Faith Methodist Church to be used for Kindergarten classes. Superintendent Boeckman stated that the Fire Code only allowed three steps and the church basement had four. Mr. Boeckman stated that the facility had received a favorable review from the State Fire Inspector. Attorney Gorgos stated that State Law required that the City Council act on a variance before the State Fire Marshal may consider it. Mr. Gorgos stated that while the State actually granted the variance, a favorable recommendation from the City Council could be construed as the City approving of the variance, and therefore present a potential liability to the City. Mayor Akin stated that they would not be approving the variance, but merely recommending to the State Fire Marshal that ~be approved. Motion by Akin, 8econd by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R 22-85Agranting a favorable recommendation on the variance request to be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal provided that a fire alarm system be installed. APIF, motion carried. 6. Administrator Thompson presented a brief update on the ambulance service. Mr. Thompson stated that the administrator's of Farmington, Apple Valley and Lakeville had met with Burnsville City Council to discuss the possibility of integrating services in the future, and that the proposal had been received favorably. Mr. Thompson stated that the fire chief of Burnsville had made a recommendation that Burnsville start up the service on December 1, 1985. It was the general consensus of the City Council that the three cities had agreed to starting up their own service, and that it was not the intent for Burnsville to initiate the service. ~ ~ ""'- \61{(~s-. -f~ 270 The Council directed the Administrator to meet with representatives from the various cities and to state that it was the City of Farmington's position that the three cities should start their own service. It was the consensus of the City Council that staff delay researching the possibility of Farmington starting its own service at this time. Mayor Akin stated that he would forward the City's position to the mayors of Lakeville and Apple Valley. 7. The City Council next considered a landfill abatement assistance program being proposed by Dakota County. It was the consensus of the City Council that the program as proposed was unacceptable, and that the funds should be distributed on a per capita basis. It was felt that the City may not fair well under the grant process as proposed. It was also the consensus of the City Council that the program funds should only be available to the governing bodies or that it have local unit approval. It was the consensus of the City Council that Commissioner Harris and Administrator Fred Joy be invited to the next meeting where the matter would be further discussed. 8. The City Council considered a proposal by the Police Chief to system from Teleterminals, Inc. for use in the Police Department. sensus of the City Council that the purchase be considered during process. purchase a computer It was the con- the regular budget 9. Administrator Thompson presented a recommendation to amend the three home im- provement loans from 7% to 3%. Mr. Thompson explained that these were the only loans outstanding when the Council had reduced the interest rate from 7% to 3%. Motion by Orr, second by Akin that the Small Cities Development Block Grant home improvement loans be reduced from 7% to 3% retroactive to September 4, 1984. APIF, motion carried. 10. As per directive of the City Council, Police Chief Whittingham submitted a six month report on the 4 wheel drive unit. Concern was expressed by Councilmembers regarding the use of the vehicle during favorable weather conditions. Mayor Akin stated that it was his understanding that the vehicle would only be used during bad weather. Mayor Akin added that he was concerned that the vehicle may be pressed into emergency situations, which was not the intent of the City, and could propose a potential liability. Police Chief Whittingham stated that the vehicle was used for administrative purposes, and it was department policy that the vehicle not be used for direct enforcement situations. Police Chief Whittingham added that the vehicle was used from time to time to keep vehicle in good running condition. It was the consensus of the City Council that the primary use for the vehicle be for emergency purposes under bad weather conditions, and the secondary use be for non- direct enforcement situations, with the total annual mileage on the vehicle not to exceed 1,000 miles. Councilman Sprute dissented from the Council's opinion. 11. Administrator Thompson presented background information on the improvements program. Administrator Thompson stated that he would financial information when the computer model had been completed. taken at this time. proposed capital present the full No action was 12. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approve a request to attend Fire Sectional School. 2. Approve payment of the bills. 3. Approve a capital outlay request from the Park and Recreation Department to purchase an air compressor. APIF, motion carried. ')7'1 "'~1 11 .:i_. 13. Councilman Sprute requested that the Park and Recreation Director, Jim Bell, clarify the capital outlay request on the pool deck. Mr. Bell stated that he was asking for approval to spend up to $3,000 to repair the pool deck, and that the Council approve the lowest bid per square foot. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the capital outlay request by Park and Recreation for pool deck repair. APIF, motion carried. 14. Administrator Thompson presented a proposed final position on the Police Officers Labor negotiations as per request of the State mediation board. Mr. Thompson also requested that the Council select the representative to present the City's case to the arbitrator, and to allow staff to seek the advice of a consultant when selecting the arbitrator. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt the City's final position regarding the Police Officer's Labor negotiations as per recommendation of the City Administrator, to authorize staff to utilize a consultant when selecting an arbi- trator and to authorize the Mayor and Administrator to present the City's case to the arbitrator. APIF, motion carried. 15. Mayor Akin issued a proclamation declaring April 20, 1985 as "Strong Kids, Safe Kids" day. Mayor Akin stated that this was a service that was being offered by local video outlets, which would videoprint children for identification purposes. 16. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to adjourn at 9:25 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved ~ I~ /9,f) LT/mh