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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.16.85 Council Minutes ----' 249 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR DECEMBER 16, 1985 1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Orr, Sprute. Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos. 2. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Remove item 11c from the consent agenda for general discussion. b. Discuss appointment to a Metro Cable public access committee. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the December 2, 1985 regular meeting. 4. Administrator Thompson introduced newly appointed City Engineer, Tom Kaldunski, to the Council. 5. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to set a public hearing for January 6, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the vacation of Pine STreet between 4th and 5th Streets and a portion of 5th Street between Willow and Pine Streets. APIF, motion carried. 6. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R66-85 designating income received from the Neighborhood Housing Rehab Loan program to be placed in a rehab revolving account to be used throughout the City. APIF, motion carried. 7. The Council next considered a request by the City of Eagan to adopt a resolution recommending the location of County facilities in population centers. Mayor Akin stated that population centers would change and suggested that the City recommend that the County continue with the present policy of locating different facilities throughout the County. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R67-85 recommending County facilities be located throughout the County. APIF, motion carried. 9. The Council considered a recommendation from the HRA to adopt an ordinance relating to attendance. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Ordinance No.085-172 requiring attendance of at least 80% o~meetings during a calendar year. APIF, motion carried. ("e~ u..\.o..u- ~ 10. The City Council next considered implementation of the Compensation Study Report. It was the consensus of the Council to meet with Department Heads in a special meeting on March 24, 1986 to discuss the report. APIF, motion carried. 11. The Council considered a proposal by the Police Department to install a door in the garage area and change the walls in the squad room/booking area. Questions were asked regarding size and layout of the squad room, use of the City garage and insulation of the west wall. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to approve the capital outlay request with $300 added for insulation and budget adjustment. APIF, motion carried. 12. Administrator Thompson and Councilman Orr were directed to meet with the FAA Sector Manager to discuss the FAA Fire Service Agreement. 13. The Council next considered the proposed increase in 1986 sewer rates which was set forth in the 1986 Budget. Concern was expressed regarding the amount of 250 the increase. It was noted that the increase was necessary because of inflow and infiltration, and increase in MWCC charges. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R68-85 increasing the 1986 sewer rates by 10%. APIF, motion carried. 14. The Council next considered the 1986 appointment to the various Boards and Commissions. It was the consensus that incumbents need not reapply but only need indicate their intentions. The Council discussed the possibility of interviewing candidates. It was the consensus of the Council that staff contact the members with terms expiring to determine their intentions to be reappointed and that a notice of the vacancies be placed in the newspapers. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to establish a process to interview candidates. Voting for: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Orr. Voting against: Sprute. Motion carried. Councilman Sprute clarified his vote stating that he was concerned some persons may not apply because of the interview process. 15. Action on the proposed logo was tabled until the City receives a final draft of the logo from the EDC. 16. The Council next considered a staff proposal to remove snow from downtown sidewalks. Staff recommended that the City contract with individual property owners. It was the consensus of the Council that the City advertise for bids on removing snow from downtown sidewalks. 17. The Council next considered two requests by applicants for the engineer's position for reimbursement of travel expenses. Concern was expressed regarding lack of policy in this matter. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to grant the two requests for travel expenses in the amount of $116.38. Voting for: Mayer, Orr. Voting against: Akin, Kelly, Sprute. MOtion failed. Councilman Sprute clarified his vote by stating he voted against the request because of lack of policy. 18. Motion by Kelly, second by Mayer to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approved a 1986 Off Sale Beer License for Dick's Red Owl. b. Approved a request for the building inspector to attend an on site sewage treatment workshop. c. Approved a request to attend school by the Police Department. d. Approved a request to attend school by the Finance Department. e. Approved the purchase of video recording equipment by the Police Department. f. Approved an budget adjustment transferring capital outlay funds for police radio equipment from 1985 to 1986. g. Approved a tuition reimbursement request by the Liquor Store. h. Approved a capital outlay request for a snow bucket by Park and Recreation. i. Approved the payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 19. Administrator Thompson stated that he had requested that the capital outlay request by the Fire Department be removed from the consent agenda for a clarification if the snowblower could be purchased from bond proceeds. Attorney Gorgos stated that he did not feel that a snowblower met the requirements of "equipping" the fire hall as stated in the bond resolution. It was the consensus of the Council that the snowblower was part of the maintenance of the building. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the capital outlay request by the Fire Department. Voting for: Akin, Mayer, Orr, Sprute. Voting against: Kelly. Motion carried. 251 20. The City Council next considered a grievance by the Police Department for overtime. Administrator Thompson had explained that the first 3 steps of the grievance had been completed and the union had filed for arbitration. Mr. Thompson asked if the Council wished to pay the overtime or go to arbitration. Mayor Akin stated that he did not feel it was a grievable issue and asked if the process could be stopped. Attorney Gorgos stated that it would take a court injunction. It was the consensus of the Council that the City not pay the overtime. 21. The Council next received an update from the administrator regarding the 1986 Police Officer's Labor Agreement. The Council discussed the union's position and offered comments regarding the City's position. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt the City position regarding the 1986 Police Officer's Labor Agreement as follows: 1. Duration - 2 year contract. 2. Wages - 1986 - 3.5%; 1987 - 3.5% (possible reopener) 3. Health/Dental - Same as non union employees. 4. Sick Pay - Same as non union employees. 5. Longevity - No change. 6. Holiday - 88 hours - 1! time pay if hours worked on holiday. Time off in lieu of for hours worked on holiday. APIF, motion carried. 22. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to approve the purchase of a snowblower for the arena/senior center. APIF, motion carried. 23. Consulting Engineer Glenn Cook presented an update on the Southeast Storm sewer project. Mr. Cook stated that he had analyzed the possibility of increasing the drainage area by utilizing a storm sewer running north along the T.H.#3 meridian but that the pipe size would have to be increased to 78". Therefore the following options were presented: 1. Drain to the east through the Henderson addition. 2. Drain north along the east City limits and increasing the drainage area. 3. Drain north along T.H. #3 with no increase in the drainage area. 4. Drain east along the City limits to 210th Street, along 210th Street to T.H. #3, and T.H. #3 to the Vermillion River, and increasing the drainage area. Mr. Cook explained that the least expensive option was #1 but would not recommend it because of potential problems with the existing drainage system in Empire Township. Mr. Cook recommended Option #2 because of the increased drainage area and the cost of $848,400. Mr. Cook added that the estimated cost did not include land acquisition and that the cost would increase to $1,508,300 when the storm sewer pipe was eventually installed. Concern was expressed regarding the rise of an open ditch. Concern was also expressed regarding cost and participation by various jurisdictions. It was the consensus of the Council that while the project was worthwhile, because of the complexity involved with the number of jurisdictions, the Vermillion River Watershed Management Board should consider the project. Administrator Thompson noted that the Board would not be in a position to consider projects until at least 1989. 24. Mayor Akin left at 9:50 P.M. Acting Mayor Orr presided. 25. It was the consensus of the Council that future alignment of the southeast storm drainage system be placed on the January 6, 1986 agenda. 252 26. Motion by Mayer, second by Sprute to approve the budget adjustment as presented by Finance Director Henneke. APIF, motion carried. 27. The Council next considered a request by Park and Recreation to purchase a used truck for $3,300. Park and Recreation Director Jim Bell explained that the truck had been budgeted for 1986 but requested that the funds be transferred accordingly. Discussion followed regarding the condition of the truck and potential repairs. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to approve the purchase of the truck and to make the appropriate 1985 and 1986 budget adjustments. Voting for: Kelly, Mayer, Orr. Voting against: Sprute. Motion carried. Councilman Sprute clarified his vote stating that he would prefer to see a new truck budgeted for. 28. The Council next considered staff recommendation for the Meatpacking Plant proposal by AVID, Inc. outlined in a letter by Administrator Thompson dated December 16, 1985. It was the consensus of the Council that it ratify staff recommendations in the letter, that the Council would not consider rezoning any property, and to forward the matter of site location to the Planning Commission for its recommendation. 29. It was the consensus of the Council to appoint Administrator Thompson, Councilwoman Kelly and Bob Steele to represent the City at an upcoming joint meeting sponsored by Metro Cable, Inc. 30. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, LT/mh Approved ~h~ ~~~ ~