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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
NOVEMBER 4, 1985
1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Akin, Kelly, Orr, Sprute.
Members Absent: Mayer.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos.
2. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
a.
Consider steps
grievance.
b. Receive salary committee report.
c. Respond to Thomas Kaldunski.
motion carried.
2 and 3 Council designees for Police Department
APIF,
3D ~was the consensus of the Cit~~~Cil to approve the minutes of g~~k('"
Novce~ ~ 21, 1985 regular ses~~~ Que ~ 22, 1985 special session, .No.cg er 23,
1985 special session and the 78 ~ 24, 1985 special session.
4. The City Council next considered the special projects list submitted by staff.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the list be reviewed annually at
budget time. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to approve the list and direct staff
to forward the cover letter and list to various civic organizations. APIF, motion
carried.
5. The City Council next considered the proposed mutual aid for police services
between Dakota County jurisdictions and the Metropolitan Airport Commission.
Attorney Gorgos indicated that there was no "hold harmless" provision. Motion
by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R60-85 approving the mutual
agreement between the various Dakota County jurisdictions and the Metropolitan
Airports Commission. APIF, motion carried.
6. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the on-sale
liquor license application by Leo Michaels dba Pete Michaels. Attorney Gorgos
explained the State and City requirements relating to the operation of the
establishment as a restaurant. Mayor Akin indicated that the establishment must
be a restaurant first and treat liquor as secondary. Leo Michaels indicated that
the establishment would be run as a restaurant. Mayor Akin closed the hearing.
7. Motion by Orr, second by Sprute to approve the on-sale liquor and on-sale
special Sunday liquor license for Leo Michaels dba Pete Michaels with the 1985
fee to be prorated at $450.00. APIF, motion carried.
8. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to approve the capital outlay request by Park
and Recreation for scaffolding. APIF, motion carried.
9. The City next considered staff recommendation regarding the consolidation of
Special Assessment funds. No action was taken at this time.
10. Administrator Thompson presented the application of Kenneth Meyer to fill
the HRA vacancy. Concern was expressed regarding the lack of applicants for the
position. It was the consensus of the City Council that it review the Boards
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and Commissions recruitment/selection process.
Akin to appoint Ken Meyer to the unexpired term
Ackerman. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Sprute, second by
of former HRA member Barb
11. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as follows:
a. Accept senior center donation.
b. Approve capital outlay request - UHF radio system.
c. Approve change order #5 - fire hall.
d. Approve amendment to Fire Relief Association By Laws -
officers reorganization.
e. Approve capital outlay request - Fire Department.
f. Accept donations - Farmington Rescue Squad.
g. Approve capital outlay request - Farmington Rescue Squad.
h. Approve installation of kitchen cabinets.
i. Approve appointment of maintenance person - fire station.
j. Approve schools and conference Finance.
k. Approve capital outlay request - Police Department.
I. Approve payment of the bills.
APIF, motion carried.
12. The Council next considered the 1986 Liquor License fees. Staff recommended
that because of problems experienced collecting the fees, that the quarterly
payments be changed to an annual installment. It was the consensus of the City
Council that staff monitor the fee collections, and if problems persist, the
ordinance will be amended to provide for automatic suspension for non payment.
Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to set the 1986 Liquor License fees the same
as 1985, and to retain the quarterly payment. APIF, motion carried. Motion
by Kelly, second by Orr to set the 1986 Club license fees at the maximum allowed
by law. APIF, motion carried.
13. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to appoint Stan Whittingham as the Grievance
Step II Council representative and Larry Thompson as the grievance Step III
Council representative as per the police officers labor agreement. APIF, motion
carried.
14. The salary committee reported its recommendations to the City Council. It
was the recommendation that the Council implement the Compensation Study over
a three year period and provide a 3.5% base rate increase for 1986. It was the
consensus of the Council to place this matter on the November 18, 1985 agenda.
No action was taken at this time.
15. It was the consensus of the City Council to wait 30 days before considering
the request for reimbursement by the Engineer applicants.
16. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to appoint Thomas Kaldunski as City
Engineer as per the terms and conditions outlined in the minutes of October 24,
1985 meeting, effective December 2, 1985. APIF, motion carried.
17. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to authorize the Administrator or Finance
Director to attend the Ag Preserve meeting on November 20, 1985. APIF, motion
carried.
18. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adjourn into executive session to discuss
the 1986 Police Officer's Labor Agreement. APIF, motion carried.
second by Kelly to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried.
arry Thompson, City Administrator
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