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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.07.85 Council Minutes 247 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR OCTOBER 7, 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 additions: a. Discuss canopy at arena. b. Discuss underground fuel tanks at 4th and Main Streets. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the September 16, 1985 regular meeting. 4. Kathy Berg representing the Community Action Council was present to explain the West Dakota County Youth Council (WDCYC). Ms. Berg explained that the purpose of the WDCYC was to promote chemical free living. Motion by Mayer, second by Kelly to issue a proclamation recognizing the goals of the WDCYC. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R53-85 increasing the Fire Relief Association pensions from $675/man/year to $700/man/year. APIF, motion carried. 6. Motion by Mayer, second by Orr to set a public hearing on October 21, 1985 at 8:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers to consider revoking or suspending the VFW Liquor License for alleged violation of the gambling ordinance pursuant to Title 3-12-13-3 of the City Code and to notify the VFW Board accordingly. APIF, motion carried. 7. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the proposed use of Revenue Sharing Funds. Administrator Thompson stated that the estimated amount of funds for 1986 was $39,149. Mr. Thompson recommended that the funds be used for Capital Outlay items. Mayor Akin suggested that the funds be available for all departments. Finance Director Henneke stated that Capital Outlay should be distinguished from Capital Improvements. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 8. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly that the 1986 Revenue Sharing Funds be used for Capital Outlay purposes. APIF, motion carried. 9. The Council considered a staff recommendation to change precinct boundaries. Administrator Thompson explained that the change was proposed to conform the boundaries to State Law. Questions were raised relating to balancing the various precincts and possibly creating a fourth district. The matter was tabled until the next regular meeting. 10. The Council next considered a staff recommendation to request the MWCC to reduce 1986 estimated sewage flows and to apply the City's current value credit against the 1986 sewer charges. In return the City would guarantee to pay the ~~48 Council - Regular - 10/7/85 1985, 1986 and 1987 charges in full. Mayor Akin stated that the City should not guarantee payment of the 1987 charges because of too many unknown factors. Councilman Orr noted that the only reason the credit value was in the MWCC's favor was because of the disparities in interest rates paid by the MWCC as opposed to the City's interest rate. Mayor Akin stated that the City was still in the position of having no appeal process after the MWCC has made its decision. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R54-85 requesting the MWCC to reduce the 1986 City flow estimates from 390 MGY to 350 MGY, to apply the total balance of the current value credit to the City of Farmington's 1986 sewer charges and to guarantee to pay the 1985 and 1986 bills in full. APIF, motion carried. 11. Motion by Mayer, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R55-85 accepting a $9,553 donation from the Water Board for the Fire Hall project. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Kelly, a. Approve Approve General Rescind Approve Approve Approve Approve carried. second by Orr to approve the consent agenda as follows: change order and final payment - Sewer Rehab project. a capital outlay request and budget adjustment for Services - garage doors. Resolution No. R22-85. a request to attend school - City Attorney. Certificate of Substantial Completion - Fire Hall. payment #5 - Fire Hall. payment of the bills as submitted. b. c. d. e. f. g. motion APIF, 13. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R56-85 approving the 1986 budget and certifying the 1985 collectible 1986 property tax levy. Voting for: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Orr, Sprute. Voting against: None. Motion carried. 14. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to approve a capital outlay request to install a radiant heating system not to exceed $9,000. APIF, motion carried. 15. It was the consensus of the Council to interview the seven finalists for the Engineer's position on October 22nd and October 23rd and, if necessary, after the Council meeting on October 21st. Interviews are scheduled to start at 6:30 each evening. 16. The Council next considered staff recommendation regarding the newly established Martin Luther King Day on January 20, 1985. Administrator Thompson stated that the holiday was mandatory, which meant the employees must be given the day off. Mr. Thompson noted that surrounding cities were granting an extra paid holiday. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to increase the number of pgid holidays from 11 to 12. Voting for: Sprute. Voting against: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Orr. Motion failed. 17. The Council directed staff to recommend which discretionary holidays should be observed during 1986. 18. Motion by Orr, second by Sprute to extend the time requirements for submittal of the Dakota County Estates Third Final Plat. APIF, motion carried. 19. Discussion followed regarding the process to set 1986 non union salaries. It was the consensus that a committee review departmental and 1985 Compensation Report and to recommend salaries accordingly. Orr stated that one member from last years committee be reappointed employee requests Councilman for continuity Countil - R~gular - 10/7/85 249 purposes. Motion by Orr, second by Akin that members Kelly and Akin and Administrator Thompson be appointed to the committee. ~, motion carried. ~o, : A K.\ r", Kelly, (ho...yer, Orr-, Opposed: 5p ri<-+e. 20. Economic Development Director Robert Williamson reported on the possibility of constructing a 20 ton/day co-composting plant. Mr. Williamson stated that the County abatement funds could be used to offset his time and expenses. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R57-85 requesting landfill abatement funds. APIF, motion carried. 21. The City Council next considered setting a special agencies involved in the Southeast Storm Sewer Project. the City Administrator, City Attorney and City Engineer containing the following: a. Define the process and communications. b. Define the various factors such as financing, assessments and responsibilities. c. Develop timetable. meeting with various The City Council directed to prepare an agenda It was stated that the agencies would be notified that the City intended to proceed with the project. 22. The Administrator's review was tabled until the next regular meeting. 23. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to delegate the preparation of the 1986 CDBG application to the Farmington HRA. APIF, motion carried. 24. Councilman Sprute noted that the main canopy at the arena was leaking and requested that corrective action be taken. The Council directed Park and Recreation Director Jim Bell to respond by the next regular Council meeting. 25. Councilman Sprute asked if anything could be done with the abandoned gas tanks at 4th and Main Streets. Administrator Thompson stated that the MPCA had been notified and would review the matter and report back at the next regular meeting. 26. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, City Administrator Approved IO!d.J/<6~ LT/mh