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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.02.85 Council Minutes Dh'1 L:. ~} ..L MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR DECEMBER 2, 1985 1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Akin, Kelly, Orr, Sprute. Absent: Mayer. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos. 2. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following changes: 1. Discuss the FAA Building Permit. 2. Consider setting a public hearing to consider the vacation of the alley of Block 32. 3. Remove item 11d, installing door in the Police Department from the consent agenda for discussion. 4. Update on the MWCC bill. 5. Remove item 11a, final contract payment for the fire hall, from the consent agenda for discussion. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the November 18, 1985 regular meeting. 4. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to approve the minutes of the November 21, 1985 special meeting with the correction that "George Betzold questioned the design of Alternate #1 and the effect of this alternate ...." in paragraph #7. APIF, motion carried. 5. The Council next considered a proposed ordinance amending the Liquor License Ordinance relating to the payment of fees. Attorney Gorgos explained that under the provisions of the ordinance, licenses would automatically be suspended until payment was received. Motion by Kelly, second by Akin to adopt Ordinance No. 085-171 amending the Liquor License Ordinance as it relates to fees, effective January 1, 1986. APIF, motion carried. 6. Motion by Kelly, second by Akin to approve the following licenses: BEER OFF SALE ERICKSON'S SUPERMARKET & VALUE DRUG - THIRD AND SPRUCE TOM THUMB FOOD MARKET 22280 CHIPPENDALE AVENUE TOM THUMB SUPERETTE 420 ELM STREET CAREY'S CORNER GROCERY 1017 THIRD STREET FARMINGTON SUPER STORE 705 EIGHTH STREET EXCHANGE PIZZA FARMINGTON ARENA BEER ON SALE 344 THIRD STREET 114 WEST SPRUCE STREET EXCHANGE PIZZA FARMINGTON LANE GAMING/ARCADE 344 THIRD STREET 27 FIFTH STREET APIF, motion carried. 2.. r.'~2 v..& 7. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing to consider the 1986 Liquor License applications. Mayor Akin asked if the Pete Michaels application was considered a new application or a renewal. Attorney Gorgos stated that it would be con- sidered a renewal. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 8. Motion by Orr, second by Akin to approve the following liquor licenses: CLUB ON SALE SUNDAY AMERICAN LEGION - CLIFFORD LARSON POST 189 - 313 3RD STREET VFW CLUB #7662 421 THIRD STREET ON SALE AND ON SALE SUNDAY FARMINGTON LANES GRAIN EXCHANGE PETE MICHAELS 27 FIFTH STREET 309 THIRD STREET 10 NORTH EIGHTH STREET APIF, motion carried. 9. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approved the 1985 City Audit proposal by Pernell, Kerr, Forster. 2. Approved a request to attend school for two police officers. 3. Approved payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 10. The Council next considered the final payment request for the fire hall of $22,998.88. Administrator Thompson stated that according to the architect's estimate, approximately $200 of work remained. It was suggested that $500 be withheld. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to approve the final contract payment for the fire hall, except that $500 will be withheld pending final approval by the architect. APIF, motion carried. 11. The Council next considered a capital outlay request to install a door in the old fire hall. Questions were raised regarding the actual layout of the garage and police department, and future plans of the garage. This matter was tabled until later in the meeting. 12. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider the 1986 Mineral Extraction Permit applications. Mayor Akin stated that the gravel operators pre- sently pay a $.10/ton gravel tax to the County for the purpose of maintaining roads, and that a portion of this is returned to the municipalities. Elaine Donnelly stated that the Council should take measures to control dust, the number of trucks, the speed of the trucks and the hours of operation. Mayor Akin stated that the City would restrict traffic on Flagstaff Avenue and could repair Flagstaff, but had no jurisdiction over County Road #64. It was noted that the permit holder could be held responsible for dust control. Mayor Akin indicated that he would be opposed to restricting the hours of operation. Mayor Akin added that the City and County should apply dust control at the beginning of the construction season. James Jensen stated that he paid $.10I:tQU to the County and that the tax should be used on County Road #64 and Flagstaff. Mr. Jensen noted that the County had been cooperative in the past. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 13. Councilman Sprute questioned the number negative answers on the application relating to certain restrictions. Administrator Thompson explained that while certain conditions were mandatory, others are to be determined by the Council as suitable, depending on circumstances. Mayor Akin indicated that each application should be considered on its individual merits. Motion by Orr, second by Akin to 253 approve the 1986 Mineral Extraction permit applications of James Jensen and James Reisinger. APIF, motion carried. 14. The Council next considered the capital outlay request for the police department garage door. It was the consensus of the Council that staff submit a sketch of the proposed changes to the garage and proposed uses of the garage. 15. The City Council next considered the southeast storm sewer project. Admini- strator Thompson stated that regardless of which financing method is used, the City would have to begin with a feasibility report. Mr. Thompson recommended that the Council reorder the feasibility report which had been previously accepted due to the length of time since the first reports had been accepted. Attorney Gorgos stated that because of the amount of benefited property outside of the City limits, the City should have specific agreements in place before under- taking the project. It was the consensus of the City Council that option #3 should be used because of the potential problems with landowners to the east of the City. It was also the consensus that staff meet with MnDOT to determine the State's share of the project. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R64-85 ordering a feasibility report for the southeast storm sewer project. APIF, motion carried. 16. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to request an extension for submitting the pay equity report until February 7, 1986. APIF, motion carried. It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be placed on the December 16, 1985 agenda. 17. It was the consensus of the Council that staff forward copies of the Storm Water Management plan to the Council, Planning Commission and surrounding juris- dictions for comment. The matter is to be placed on the January 6, 1986 agenda. 18. The Council next considered and Investment Framework Guide. listing the following concerns: 1. Highway and sewer capacity to be used in decision making. 2. Population growth to be accompanied by employment opportunities within the cities. 3. Increasing the City's allocation. .4. Parks grant applications will only be considered within urban service areas. the proposed Metropolitan Council Development Administrator Thompson submitted a resolution Motion by Orr, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R65-85 relating to the Metropolitan Development and Investment Framework Policy. APIF, motion carried. 19. Attorney Gorgos stated that the Milwaukee Road had extension to inspect the property at 600 Second Street. of the Council to grant the extension. requested a two week It was the consensus 20. Motion by Sprute, second by Agreement until December 1, 1986 of credit through the extension. Orr to extend the Whispering River Developer's contingent upon the developer securing a letter APIF, motion carried. 21. Attorney Gorgos informed the Council that the FAA had indicated, in writing, that the contractor was required to secure a building permit and pay the appro- priate fees. Mr. Gorgos added that the City had received a check for $1,500 for the building permit. It was the consensus of the Council that the FAA and contractor be notified that a building permit should be secured, and to return the $1,500 check. 25'1 22. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to set a public hearing for January 6, 1986 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the vacation of the alley in Block 32, Town of Farmington. APIF, motion carried. 23. Administrator Thompson informed the City Council that despite Met Council District 16 Representative Patrick Scully's efforts, the MWCC had rejected the City's proposal to settle the bill. It was the. consensus of the Council that the MWCC take the initiative for the next step and suggested that representatives from the MWCC come to a future Council meeting. 24. Mayor Akin left at 9:45 P.M.. Acting Mayor Orr presided. 25. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to adjourn into executive session to discuss the 1986 Police Officer's Labor Agreement. APIF, motion carried. 26. The Council reconvened at 10:15 P.M. 27. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to appoint Administrator Thompson as the City's negotiator. APIF, motion carried. 28. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to adjourn at 10:17 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved I ;)..J)~ I~S LT/mh