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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.17.85 Council Minutes 217 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JUNE 17, 1985 1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Orr, Sprute. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos. 2. Mayor Akin opened the annual Tax Equalization Meeting. Citizens were referred to Meeting Room #1 to discuss the assessed property values with County staff. 3. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to approve the agenda as presented with the following changes: 1. Add approve payment of the bills to the consent agenda. 2. Discuss the population forecast by Metropolitan Council. APIF, motion carried. 4. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the June 3, 1985 regular meeting, and the June 10, 1985 special meeting. 5. The City Council next considered a memo from the City Administrator relating to the proposed amendments to the Metropolitan Council Development Guide as it relates to Combined Sewer Overflows. It was the consensus of the City Council that the comments made by the Administrator were appropriate, and that the policy should be changed to reflect all metropolitan cities in the seven county metro area, rather than just Minneapolis, St.Paul and South St. Paul. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Administrator forward these comments to the Metropolitan Council. 6. Administrator Thompson informed the City Council that the County Board was planning to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the landfilling of tires. Mr. Thompson stated that if the ordinance was adopted the City may have no method of disposing of tires which it collects. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute that the City dis- continue collecting tires with solid waste effective July 1, 1985. APIF, motion carried. 7. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider the preliminary plat and preliminary planned unit development for Dakota County Estates Third Addition. The hearing was continued from the previous regular meeting. City Engineer Glenn Cook stated that he had reviewed the plans and specifications, and that they were acceptable, except for some minor revisions which were outlined in a letter presented to the City Council. Mayor Akin stated that he had some concerns regarding the platting of the south 80 acres before the first 80 acres had been fully developed. Administrator Thompson indicated that the City had control over the improvement of the property. Administrator Thompson stated that the proposed phasing of the final plat for the Third Addition was in conflict with the zoning ordinance which allowed only 90 days between approval of the preliminary plat and submittal of the final plat. Discussion followed regarding the future development of the property once the preliminary plat and PUD had been approved. Mr. Benedict stated that it was his intention to only plat seven acres at this time. Member Mayer expressed concern that the City would have no control over 218 the remalnlng 73 acres once the initial 7 acres were platted. The hearing was continued until later in the meeting. 8. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing at 8:00 P.M. to consider the vacation of certain utility easements in Dakota County Estates Second Addition. The hearing was continued until later in the meeting. 9. William Petersen from the Dakota County Assessors Office reported to the City Council regarding the annual equalization meeting. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to accept the preliminary report of the equalization meeting. APIF, motion carried. It was noted that the equalization meeting had concluded at 8:00 P.M. 10. Mayor Akin reopened the public hearing on Dakota County Estates Third Addition preliminary plat and preliminary planned unit development. Discussion followed regarding the final plat and the incorporation of the engineer's comments into the plat. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. ~Ji~ 11. Motion by Orr, second by . to adopt Resolution No. R41-85 approving the preliminary planned unit development and preliminary plat of Dakota County Estates Third Addition contingent upon incorporation of the engineer's comments into the plat. Voting for: Orr, Kelly, Akin, Mayer. Voting against: Sprute. Motion carried. 12. Mayor Akin reopened the public hearing regarding the vacation of certain utility and drainage easements in Dakota County Estates Second Addition. Admini- strator Thompson stated that the vacation was necessary to clear the utility easements which were carried over from Dakota County Estates First Addition. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 13. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R42-85 vacating certain easements within Dakota County Estates Second Addition, as stated in the public hearing notice. APIF, motion carried. 14. The City Council next considered a memo from the City Administrator relating to the Employee's Assistance Program. It was staff recommendation that the Council approve the Employee Assistance Program on a trial basis. Administrator Thompson stated that the major points of the Employee Assistance Program were a referral service, training service and orientation program. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to approve the Employee Assistance Program for all full time employees, including police officers, provided that the program is not incorporated into the contract. Said motion was contingent upon the attorney's approval of the contract. APIF, motion carried. 15. The City Council next reviewed the City's goals and priorities as submitted by the City Administrator. The City Administrator was directed to define the goals and priorities more clearly and submit them for future consideration. 16. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute that the City Hall be closed on July 5, 1985. APIF, motion carried. 17. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approve City case for Police Officer's Labor Agreement arbitration hearing. 2. Approve an addendum to the ambulance service agreement relating to tort liability. 3. Approve the SCDBG drawdown request. 219 4. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 18. A brief discussion followed regarding the Metropolitan Council's population forecast. Staff was directed to review the estimates and report at the next Council meeting. 19. The City Council acknowledged its appreciation for the blacktopping on County Road 31 south of Ash Street. Mayor Akin stated that he would send a letter to the County Board expressing the City's appreciation. 20. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Larry Thompson City Administrator ~ g'\ , i/! d '//~/ {/ t .4/ / }j' / ~~ ," (YM..C< Q1 cyr~- I ( /", t ,/ -,- t.... " I .-:;; Approved