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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.06.85 Council Minutes 281 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 6, 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. Delete item 8a relating to the classification of tax forfeited property. 2. Remove item lIb and item lId from the consent agenda for general discussion. 3. Add consideration of a proclamation relating to the American Legion and VFW Poppy Days. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the April 15, 1985 regular meeting and the April 22, 1985 special meeting. 4. Motion by Mayer, second by Kelly to issue the following proclamations: 1. Designating May 12 - 18, 1985 as National Hospital and Nursing Home Week. Proclaiming May 10, 1985 as VFW Buddy Poppy Day. Proclaiming May 17, 1985 as American Legion Poppy Day. carried. 2. 3. APIF, motion 5. Administrator Thompson presented a proposed ordinance relating to sidewalk maintenance. It was the Administrator's and Attorney's opinion that by delegating the responsibility of sidewalk upkeep to property owners, it would lessen the City's liability in the event of injury. It was the consensus of the City Council that staff contact other municipalities and return with the matter during a future meeting. 6. City Council next considered the proposed Ambulance Service Agreement. Ad- ministrator Thompson submitted the comments by the Apple Valley City Council, and recommended that they be incorporated into the agreement. Mayor Akin indicated that item 5c, relating to debt, be clarified that only approving cities be liable for debt service. Member Mayer expressed concern regarding no guarantee relating to the location of a second unit in Farmington. It was the consensus of the City Council that because of the unresolved questions relating to the second unit that the City Council would take the chance at this time that the ambulance would be located in Farmington. It was the consensus of the City Council that the approval of the agreement would be contingent upon all cities adopting a resolution of intent relating to the second unit being located in Farmington. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R28-85 relating to the intent of the cities to locate a second ambulance unit in Farmington. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R29-85 approving the joint powers agreement relating to ambulance service contingent upon the other two cities adopting a resolution of intent relating to the location of the second unit. The Apple Valley amendments and the clarification relating to debt service was also included in the agreement. APIF, motion carried. 282 8. Motion by Mayer, second by Kelly to appoint Mayor Akin as the City's representative to the Ambulance Board with the condition that the appointment be reconsidered at the annual meeting. APIF, motion carried. 9. The City Council considered a recommendation by City staff relating to the establishment of a catastrophic illness account. Administrator Thompson explained that the account would only be used once the regular sick days had been used up. Mr. Thompson added that days would not be added to the catastrophic illness account until an employee had reached their 120 day cap, and that the account would not be considered for severance pay. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute amending the personnel policy to include a catastrophic illness account as per the City Administrator's memo, with the exception of employees in Local 320. APIF, motion carried. 10. Motion by Akin, second by Orr directing the City Administrator to offer the catastrophic illness benefit in addition to the City's last offer provided that the offer is accepted as a package, and before the arbitration hearing to Local 320. APIF, motion carried. 11. The Council next considered an amendment to the personnel policy relating to an expense cap. Staff was directed to clarify the language in the policy and return with the matter during a future Council meeting. 12. The Council next considered the transfer of the Senior Center. Mayor Akin stated that this action was necessary to ratify the transfer which took place during the senior center transfer ceremony. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to accept the donation of $66,000 plus any other donations received for the senior center transfer purpose from the Senior Center Advisory Council. APIF, motion carried. 13. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to approve the purchase of the senior center and authorizing and directing the Mayor and Administrator to execute the necessary documents. APIF, motion carried. 14. The Council next considered the request relating to the condemnation of the property located at 617 Spruce Street because of health and building code violations. Attorney Gorgos stated that the City had the authority to determine the repairs necessary to bring the building to code, and what action would be necessary if those orders were not complied with. Police Chief Whittingham stated that he had documented several violations relating to the property in question. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute that under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 463, Sections 15 through 26 that the owner be given 10 days to show compliance with the building code to the point of acceptance, and if compliance is not met, the building be razed within 30 days. The motion further stated that the Attorney is directed to prepare and sign a notice relating to the actions as discussed by the Council. APIF, motion carried. 15. Mayor Akin set a Town Meeting date for June 10, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. at Dakota Electric Board Room for the purpose of discussing the storm sewer project for southeast Farmington. The Administrator was directed to notify the various agencies and jurisdictions involved in the project, and to notify all such property owners within the City. 16. Motion by Orr, second by Sprute to approve the consent agenda as follows: C}.. DC') L.~ () t:~ 1. Approve a capital outlay request by the Police Department to purchase a squad car. 2. Approve a request to attend schools and conferences by the Police Department. 3. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 17. The Council next considered the request by the Police Chief relating to the City radio antenna. Administrator Thompson explained that a variance would be required to construct a radio antenna at the City Hall site. City Council directed the Administrator to submit a request for a variance to the Planning Commission. Police Chief Whittingham requested that the City Council approve the agreement with Northern Natural Gas and to also approve the agreement with the Dakota County Tribune contingent upon receipt of the variance. Motion by Kelly, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R30-85 approving an agreement with Northern Natural Gas relating to the installation of a radio antenna and directing the Mayor and Administrator to sign the appropriate documents, and to approve an agreement relating to radio antenna with Dakota County Tribune and authorizing the expenditure of $1,360 to move the antenna contingent upon receiving the variance from the Planning Commission to construct a tower at the City Hall site. APIF, motion carried. 18. The City Council next considered a capital outlay request by the Liquor Store Manager to install an emergency exit door in the rear of the liquor store. The designation of an additional two ten minute parking zones in front of the liquor store was also considered. It was the consensus of the City Council that no additional parking limitations be placed south of the presently restricted spaces. Discussion followed regarding the inconvenience the closing of the rear door of the Liquor Store would cause the customers. Member Sprute stated that he was opposed to the idea, and that the rear door should remain as an exit and entrance to the store. Administrator Thompson stated that the rear door was causing a problem relating to security and control of the store. Motion by Orr, second by Akin to approve the capital outlay request and budget adjustment as stated. Voting for: Akin, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Mayer, Sprute. Motion carried. 19. The acting General Services Superintendent and Police Chief were directed to look at the possibility of adding two additional ten minute parking spaces north of the existing spaces. 20. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr regarding the City's position on LCMR grant funding and directing staff to contact State Representatives. APIF, motion carried. (Resolution No. R30A-85) 21. The hiring of the General Services Superintendent was discussed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the City should begin advertising as soon as possible. It was the consensus of the City Council that the advertisements, as submitted by the Administrator, were appropriate. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to advertise the positions of General Services Superintendent and General Services Foreman as follows: 1. The Dakota County Tribune - 2 weeks 2. The Farmington Independent - 2 weeks 3. Minneapolis Star and Tribune - 1 Sunday Addition, Metro and Outstate 4. St. Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch - 1 Sunday, Metro and Outstate. 5. Professional journal as deemed appropriate by staff. APIF, motion carried. 904. ~.I0 22. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer approving an extension to the Whispering River Developers agreement until June 1, 1986 contingent upon the receipt of a letter of credit by the City. APIF, motion carried. 23. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R31-85 setting a public hearing for June 3, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. vacating a public alley in Block 1, P.H. Feely's Addition, and a portion of Main Street east of First Street to the end of the street. APIF, motion carried. 24. The City Council directed the Administrator to contact the Department Heads to submit what they feel are City priorities during the next two years. 25. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Larry hompson City Administrator LT/mh Approved ~n\QD fJD I me;