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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.03.85 Council Minutes 'lQr"1 /...,1 to. j ! MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JUNE 3, 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 Kelly to approve the agenda as submitted with the deletion of item lIe under the consent agenda. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the May 20, 1985 regular meeting. 4. Under Citizens Comments, Jack Benedict requested that the City Council consider placing signs similar to Lakeville's at the City limits. Mayor Akin stated that the City had taken the first step by requesting the Economic Development Commission to conduct a logo contest. No action was taken at this time. 5. The City Council next considered a recommendation from the Planning Commission to delay enforcement of the Dog Kennel Ordinance for 90 days while the Planning Commission researches the matter. It was the consensus of the City Council that the limit of 2 dogs per household was appropriate, and that the ordinance should be enforced. The Council directed the Police Chief to inform the resident at 200 Walnut Street that the property was in violation of the Dog Kennel Ordinance, and to work out a plan for compliance with the ordinance. No time limit was stated. 6. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer directing the Administrator to forward a favorable response to the County Board regarding the proposed County Board's Landfill Abatement program. APIF, motion carried. 7. Administrator Thompson informed the City Council that the County Board was con- sidering an ordinance which would prohibit the landfilling of tires after July 1, 1985. Mr. Thompson stated that the ordinance was necessary to comply with State Law. Mr. Thompson added that the City's sanitation collection policy would have to be amended to prevent the disposal of tires. No action was taken at this time. 8. The Council next considered a recommendation of the General Services Superin- tendent screening committee to interview the following candidates: Darwin Schultz, Orris O. Pfeutzenreuter, Bert Caverson, David Engstrom. It was the recommendation of the City Council that the interviews be held on June 18, 1985 at City Hall beginning at 7:00 P.M. Administrator Thompson was directed to inform the four candidates of the time and place. 9. The City Council next considered a request by the Metropolitan Council for input on the proposed Landfill Abatement program. It was noted that the program was similar to the original program proposed by Dakota County. Questions were raised regarding what would happen to unused funds, and if any funds could be diverted for combined separation projects. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute directing staff to inform the Metropolitan Council that they should consider dispersing the funds on a per capita basis for eligible activities, and to address the previous question. APIF, motion carried. 288 10. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider the vacation of a portion of the alley at Lot 4, Block 1, P.H. Feely's Addition. The hearing was continued until later in the meeting. 11. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider the vacation of a portion of Main Street west of First Street. Administrator Thompson stated that the vacation was necessary to complete the property transfer with Darrel Moench relating to the LAWCON Grant. Mr. Thompson stated that the south half of the street would automatically revert to Mr. Moench and that the north half would be transferred as a part of the purchase agreement with the LAWCON Grant. Mr. Thompson added that it appeared unlikely that the street would be improved. No comments were received from the general public. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 12. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R38-85 vacating a portion of Main Street west of First Street as described in the legal notice. APIF, motion carried. 13. Mayor Akin reopened the public hearing relating to the vacation of the alley in Block 1, P.H. Feely's Addition. Mayor Akin noted that the portion of the alley proposed to be vacated was presently not being used as a public cartway. Mr. Thompson stated that the proposed vacation was part of the purchase agreement with Darrel Moench relating to the LAWCON grant. Mr. Thompson added that the vacation should not affect snow removal or garbage pickup. No citizens comments were heard. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 14. Councilman Sprute raised concerns regarding pedestrian traffic, garbage pickup and snow removal. It was stated that the purpose of the LAWCON grant was to establish a pathway which would circumvent Mr. Moench's property. Mr. Thompson stated that garbage pickup and snow removal should not be affected. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R39-85 vacating a portion of the alley in Block 1, P.H. Feely's Addition as described in the legal notice. APIF, motion carried. 15. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing at 7:45 P.M. to consider the preliminary plat and preliminary planned unit development for Dakota County Estates Third Addition. Administrator Thompson stated that the engineer had not received the grading or public utilities plan, and therefore could make no recommendation on the plat. Mr. Thompson recommended, therefore, that the public hearing be continued. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Council review the information that was available. Developer Jack Benedict explained the plat and stated that he would be developing the subdivision in phases. Mayor Akin stated that once the PUD was adopted, it would be more than likely difficult to amend. Questions followed regarding construction of apartment buildings and commercial development. It was the consensus of the City Council that apartments should be built in 16 unit phases on each parcel. It was also the consensus of the City Council that commercial activities would be restricted to convenience type activities. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to continue the hearing until June 17, 1985 at 7:30 P.M., and under advisement of the City Attorney, there would be no published notice. APIF, motion carried. 16. The City Council next considered a recommendation by the Park and Recreation Director to accept a used heat reclaiming unit for the arena. Councilman Sprute expressed concern regarding the condition of the used unit. Park and Recreation Director, Jim Bell, stated that staff would inspect the unit and if it was dis- covered that it was in poor shape it would not be accepted. Motion by Akin, second by Orrthat the City accept the donation of the heat reclaiming unit for the arena, provided that conversion costs do not exceed $3,000, and contingent upon 289 acceptance by Park and Recreation Director Jim Bell. Voting for: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Orr. Voting against: Sprute. Motion carried. 17. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approve an application for a temporary 3.2 license. 2. Adopt Resolution No. R40-85 clarifying the Catastrophic Illnes policy. 3. Approve road restriction permits for Harris Thompson, Donnelly Farms and Jay Christensen. 4. Approve various permits and licenses for Mt. Dew Days as submitted by the City Administrator. 5. Approve the list of bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to approve a request to attend a Fair Labor Standards Act seminar by the Administrator. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion by Mayer, second by Orr to approve a request to attend a Quality of Life and Aging conference by the Park and Recreation/Senior Center Department. APIF, motion carried. 20. Motion by Mayer, second by Kelly to approve an amendment to the Whispering Rivers Development Agreement changing the construction improvement deadline to November 30, 1985. APIF, motion carried. 21. Mayor Akin informed the City Council of a regional meeting sponsored by the Metropolitan Council and a meeting of the Dakota County Library in Eagan relating to solid waste proposals. 22. Mayor Akin read a letter commendation from Independent School District 192 relating to a recent fire at the Middle School. 23. Attorney Gorgos informed the City Council that he had filed a motion relating to 617 Spruce Street, and indicated that a calendar date should be set for the near future. 24. It was the consensus of the City Council that selection of the Fire Hall interior color scheme be delegated to the Fire Hall Building Committee. 25. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to accept a State Traffic Safety Award on behalf of the Farmington Police Department. APIF, motion carried. 26. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to convene in executive session to discuss the 1985 Police Officer's Labor Agreement and forthcoming arbitration hearing. APIF, motion carried. 27. Motion by Kelly, second by Mayer to adjourn the executive session and Council meeting at 9:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved ~1" .1'7 ) }Cj g~