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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.15.85 Council Minutes 227 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JULY 15, 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. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following changes: 1. Discuss the proposed Metropolitan Airport Commission request to enter into a joint powers agreement for police and fire protection. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the July 1, 1985 regular meeting. 4. Administrator Thompson introduced newly appointed Economic Development Director Robert Williamson to the City Council. 5. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to set a public hearing on August 5, 1985 at 7:15 P.M. at City Hall to consider the rezoning of a portion of Westview Acres and the school property from R-3 High Density to R-2 Medium Density resi- dential, and to rezone Gil's Addition from R-3 to Planned Unit Development as described on the Zoning Map presented to the City Council. APIF, motion carried. 6. Park and Recreation Director Jim Bell presented plans and specifications for the Rambling River Pathway extension and bridge for Council consideration. Mr. Bell stated that the plans were basically the same as those presented during the last meeting except that the engineer had recommended not to use fabric as a base material for the pathway. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to approve Resolution No. R45-85 the plans and specifications for the Rambling River Pathway extension and bridge, and to order the advertisement for bids to be opened on August 15, 1985 at 10:00 A.M. at City Hall. APIF, motion carried. 7. The City Council tabled consideration of the Compensation Study until the first meeting in August. 8. Attorney Gorgos presented a court order granting the City the authority to raze the property at 617 Spruce Street. Mr. Gorgos stated that all City costs, including administrative, associated with the project would be reimbursed by the owner. Administrator Thompson presented two quotes for the razing of the property, and recommended that the low quote of Reisinger Excavating for $1,375.00 be approved. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to approve the quote of Reisinger Excavating for $1,375.00 to raze the property at 617 Spruce Street. APIF, motion carried. The Council directed staff to notify the owner as to when the property would be razed. It was the consensus of the City Council that contractor provide a second person on the site for safety purposes. 9. Park and Recreation Director Jim Bell informed the City Council that the person donating the heat reclaim unit for the arena would like ice time in lieu of the cost of the unit. It was Mr. Bell's recommendation that, in order to be consistent with past policies, the City accept the unit as a donation with no conditions attached, or return the unit. Motion by Mayer, second by Sprute to accept the heat reclaim unit as a donation with no conditions or return the unit. APIF, motion carried. 228 Minutes - Council - 7/15/85 10. Park and Recreation Director Jim Bell submitted a capital outlay request for parking lot improvements at the arena. It was Mr. Bell's recommendation that the City complete the curb and gutter and use the remaining funds for sidewalks. Member Sprute asked why a quote for bituminous curb and gutter was not included. Mr. Bell stated that he felt, in the long run, the City would be better off with concrete curb and gutter. Mr. Bell indicated that the parking lot would be expanded somewhat to add 26 parking spaces. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to approve the capital outlay request to allow LWT Cement Company to install curb, gutter and sidewalk not to exceed $6,000.00. Voting for: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Orr. Voting against: Sprute. Motion carried. 11. Park and Recreation Director Jim Bell submitted a capital outlay request for an erosion control project at Rambling River Park. Questions were raised regarding the construction and alternative methods. Mr. Bell stated that he submitted the proposal for cost savings and aesthetics. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly authorizing Park and Recreation to spend up to $1,000.00 on erosion control as per the plans and specifications and allowing Park and Recreation to alter the plans if necessary with the provision that treated wood be used in all instances. APIF, motion carried. 12. Administrator Thompson presented a report on the impact of the recent court ruling relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Mr. Thompson stated that most of the ruling would not affect City policy, except for City employees who are also volunteer fire fighters. Mr. Thompson stated that the ruling would force the City into paying overtime wages to City employees who respond to fires out- side of normal working hours. Attorney Gorgos stated that the employees did not have the right to waive the overtime payment. Several questions and options were explored by the City Council. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer that the City pay the overtime for City employees who respond to fires outside of normal working hours. APIF, motion carried. 13. Motion by Kelly, second by Akin to adopt Resolution No. R46-85 expressing the City's concerns regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act and endorsing less government intervention in city operations, and to address the resolution to the President of the United States. APIF, motion carried. 14. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute acknowledging that the police department operates on a 28 day work period. APIF, motion carried. 15. The City Council discussed the possible use of excess fill from the fire hall site. Administrator Thompson reported that, according to the architect, the excess fill would not have to be removed from the site at this time, and action could be deferred until spring. No action was taken at this time. 16. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approve a tuition reimbursement request by Liquor Store. 2. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 17. Administrator Thompson submitted a memo dated July 12, 1985 relating to Mid America Dairy sewer bill. Mr. Thompson stated that since Marigold Foods had commenced operations at the Mid America facility, problems had been dis- covered with the City's billing method. It was the Administrator's recommendation that the Metro Waste Control Commission bill Mid America directly for strength charges, and that the City bill Mid America directly for flows. It was further Minutes - Council - 7/15/85 229 recommended that the City's billing to Mid America be based on actual flows times the MWCC rate. Mr. Thompson informed the Council that Mid America and staff had come to an agreement on paying the 1984 arrears billing in 12 monthly install- ments during 1985. Gordy Bublitz and Bob Larson from Mid America and Del Ziemer from Marigold Foods were present and concurred with staff recommendation. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to approve payment of the 1984 arrears billing in 12 monthly installments. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly that MWCC bill directly for strength and the City bill Mid America on actual flow times MWCC charge basis. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to approve the request to attend a seminar by administration. APIF, motion carried. 20. The City Council directed staff to investigate the proposal by Metropolitan Airports Commission to enter into a joint powers agreement with Dakota County fire and law enforcement agencies. 21. It was the consensus of the City Council that the existing kitchen cabinets in the fire hall be moved to the small room adjacent to the Council area. 22. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved Ul.?,?,' , _~ {) () 5 / ./ /(~Pe;- LJ~ '.,