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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.20.85 Council Minutes 277 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 20, 1985 1. Mayor Akin opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Orr. Members Absent: Sprute. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos. 2. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the May 6, 1985 regular meeting. 4. Motion by Mayer, second by Orr to set a public hearing for June 3, 1985 at 7:45 P.M. to consider the Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plat for Dakota County Estates III Addition. APIF, motion carried. 5. Councilman Sprute arrived at 7:10 P.M. 6. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R32-85 extending the Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program. APIF, motion carried. 7. The City Council next considered a resolution requesting the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a study relating to Branch 3 of the Vermillion River. Mayor Akin explained that the Corps of Engineers would study the effect of the Lake Marion outlet on Branch 3 of the Vermillion River. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R33-85 requesting the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a study on Branch 3 of the Vermillion River. APIF, motion carried. 8. The City Council next considered a resolution requesting that the Army Corps of Engineers conduct a drainage study in southeast Farmington. Administrator Thompson explained that the same program would be used to determine if Federal funds would be available for the storm sewer project in southeast Farmington. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R34-85 requesting the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a drainage study in southeast Farmington. APIF, motion carried. 9. The City Council next considered the classification of certain tax forfeited properties in the Pine Knoll addition. Park and Recreation Manager, Jim Bell, stated that it was the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission to acquire Lots 1,2 and 7 of Block 4. Mr. Bell stated, however, that he would only recommend that we acquire Lots 1 and 2 because Lot 7 is a buildable lot. Mr. Bell added that the County Board was negotiating with the present owners of the property relating to the payment of delinquent taxes, and that the property might not be available. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute that the City staff notify the County that the City would acquire Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Pine Knoll Addition for the purpose of parkland, if the fee owner does not acquire it within 90 days. APIF, motion carried. 10. City Council next considered staff recommendation to add one additional parking space north of the existing restricted parking spaces in front of the liquor store. Motion by Kelly, second by Mayer to add one 10 minute parking stall north of the existing restricted parking stalls in front of the liquor store, and that the Police Department review the matter and report back to the City Council. APIF, motion carried. ~_ "';':~~..2:_... 278 Council Minutes - Regular - May 20, 1985. 11. It was the consensus of the City Council that downtown parking restrictions be tabled until the impact of Centel's closing has been determined. 12. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to accept the resignation of George Groff from the Park and Recreation Department, and to issue a letter and certificate of commendation. APIF, motion carried. 13. It was the consensus of the City Council that Park and Recreation Director. Jim Bell, study the reorganization of his department during the next 6 weeks and report back to the City Council. 14. The City Council next considered the recommendation by Park and Recreation Director Jim Bell relating to the adopting of a City logo. Motion by Mayer, second by Sprute to recommend that the Economic Development Commission sponsor a logo contest. APIF, motion carried. 15. The City Council next considered a proposal for the use of the southwest portion of the Senior Center building by the Senior Center Advisory Council. The proposal would be to convert the existing space into a crafts and recreation area, additional meeting space and to provide space for crowd overflow during fund raisers. It was the consensus of the City Council that it appears that the proposal was the proper use of the building, but questions were raised regarding costs, design and responsibility. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute that the Council accept the proposed concept for the southwest corner of the Senior Center building as proposed by the Senior Center Advisory Council, and that the Mayor meet with City staff regarding the impact on the budget, and possible financing. APIF, motion carried. 16. The City Council next considered the 1984 financial report. It was the con- sensus of the City Council that there was insufficient tfue provided for the review of the report, and that the Council accept the report and hear comments by the auditors this evening, and that future review may be necessary. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R35-85 accepting the 1985 audit report. APIF, motion carried. 17. City Auditor, Ken Malloy, reviewed the 1985 audit report with the City Council. No further action was taken at this time. 18. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approve change order #5 relating to the sewer rehab project contingent upon receiving the grant amendment in writing from the MPCA and MWCC. 2. Adopt Resolution No. R36-85 establishing the Economic Development Commission fund. 3. Approve the blanket request to attend the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference. 4. Approve the capital outlay request by General Services for the purchase of dumpsters. 5. Approve payment of the bills as presented. APIF, motion carried. Council Minutes - Regular - May 20, 1985 285 19. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute approving the 1983/84 Small Cities Block Grant drawdown request for $45,707.73 and $17,183.56. APIF, motion carried. 20. The City Council next considered a request by James McMahon relating to the condemnation of 617 Spruce Street. Mr. McMahon requested an extension of time for razing the building. Mr. McMahon stated that it was his intention to construct a house on the present site within 90 days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the present order relating to 617 Spruce Street would stand. 21. It was the consenus of the City Council that it approve the staff recommendation relating to the selection process of the General Services Superintendent, and that Councilmembers Sprute and Kelly be appointed to the review committee with Mayor Akin and Councilmember Orr as alternates. It was further the consensus of the Council that flexibility be allowed in the proposed time schedule. 22. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute setting a public hearing for June 17, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. at City Hall to consider the vacation of certain utility easements in Dakota County Estates 2nd Addition. APIF, motion carried. 23. The City Council next considered the deterioration of Flagstaff Avenue due to heavy gravel truck volume. Attorney Gorgos stated that the City Council had the authority to post weight restrictions on roads in its own jurisdiction. Mr. Gorgos added that exceptions could be given for certain types of vehicles. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R37-85 establishing weight restric- tions on Flagstaff Avenue between 200th Street and Trunk Highway #50 as determined by the City Engineer, and to allow the zoning officer to issue temporary permits for agricultural related vehicles for a period of thirty days, which will be acted upon by the City Council on a permanent basis. APIF, motion carried. The Admini- strator was directed to notify the City of Lakeville, the trucking firm presently hauling out of Jensen's pit, Jim Jensen, the Dakota County Highway Department and property owners along the affected roadway. 24. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved ~ ::S, lq g5 LT/mh