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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.03.86 Council Minutes 153 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL AND REGULAR FEBRUARY 3, 1986 1. Mayor Akin called the special meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Akin, Mayer, Orr, Sprute. Members Absent: Kelly. Also Present: Administrator Thompson. 2. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the FAA building permit fee with representatives of Kratochvil Construction. 3. Administrator Thompson explained that he had requested a clarification from FAA official regarding the building permit requirements and that they had responded that it was required. Attorney Robert O'Neill, representing Kratochvil Construction, stated that the Farmington Building Inspector had indicated that no building permits were required. Administrator Thompson stated that the Building Inspector had based his response on State Law and was not aware of the Contract specifications. Mr. Thompson stated that the FAA had indicated that the permit requirements were based on contract specifications not State Law. Mr. O'Neill indicated that there were ambiguities and that his client would probably protest the fee in court. Mayor Akin stated that the City was bound by the building code and the Federal contracts. Vince Kratochvil offered a payment of $3,000 for the building permit. 4. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to accept $3,000.00 as payment in full for the building permit for the $2.3 million FAA expansion. APIF, motion carried. 5. The Council adjourned the special meeting and convened in regular session. 6. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following changes: 1. Consider the status of the Farmington Independent as official newspaper. 2. Remove lIb, Senior Center capital outlay from the consent agenda for general discussion. 3. Discuss past charges of the MWCC. 4. Discuss signage at the Arena. 5. Discuss property at Second and Walnut Streets. APIF, motion carried. 7. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the January 21, 1986 regular meeting. 8. The Council interviewed Jack Gephart and Chris Galler for appointment to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. The matter was tabled until later in the meeting. 9. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the Dakota County Estates Third P.U.D. and Dakota County Estates Third - Phase I Final Plat. Admini- strator Thompson gave a brief overview of the concept of the P.U.D. and Plat. Mr. Thompson explained that once the entire 80 acres was rezoned as P.U.D., the P.U.D. would control the development in that area. Mr. Thompson presented a Platting agree- ment for Council Consideration. Mr. Thompson explained that the agreement was standard except for the inclusion of a surface water management fee. Mayor Akin asked how the commercial center fit into the comprehensive plan. Planner Tooker explained that a small convenience center was addressed in the comprehensive plan. Mayor Akin asked what would control the development of the remaining 73 acres. Administrator 154 Thompson stated that the remalnlng 73 acres would have to be platted in conformance with the P.D.D.. Councilman Orr asked why the entire 80 acres was not being platted. Developer Jack Benedict stated that it was not economically feasible to plat the entire 80 acres at once. Mayor Akin indicated that if the City did not charge for storm sewer at this time, it would in the future. Councilman Sprute asked if storm sewer trunk lines were to be installed. Con- sulting Engineer Glenn Cook stated that regular pipe would be installed with perforated pipe installed parallel to it. Councilman Sprute asked if the new Third Addition would be served by a road from the First Addition. Mr. Benedict stated that it would. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 10. Motion by Orr, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R5-86 approving Dakota County Estates Third P.D.D. and setting a public hearing on February 18, 1986 at 7:15 to consider the rezoning of the S~ of the NWt of Section 13, Tl14N, R20W, Town of Farmington from R-1 to P.D.D.. APIF, motion carried. 11. Motion by Mayer, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R6-86 approving Dakota County Estates Third - Phase I Final Plat and authorizing the signing thereof, contingent upon the rezoning of the aforementioned property from R-1 to P.D.D. and the execution of a Platting Agreement by the City and Developer. APIF, motion carried. 12. The Council next considered the Platting Agreement. Mayor Akin expressed concern about not setting forth the method of payment for storm sewer in writing. Mr. Benedict stated that he would agree to paying for his share of storm sewer trunk line when installed or within 5 years. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute approving the platting agreement as submitted with the change that the developer will pay for storm sewer trunk line when installed or within 5 years, whichever is sooner. APIF, motion carried. 13. Motion by Mayer, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R7-86 approving the Landfill Abatement Funding Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County. APIF, motion carried. 14. The Council next considered establishing an Engineering Services Revenue Fund per recommendation of the Administrator. Mr. Thompson explained that the fund would pay for a portion of the engineer's salary and to purchase equipment. Revenues would be derived from private developers and other funds. Mr. Thompson added that the Water Board has agreed to transfer $2,500 to the fund. The Council directed staff to draw up a list of equipment up to $2,500 and present it for consideration. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R8-86 establishing an Engineering Services Revenue Fund. APIF, motion carried. 15. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to appoint Chris Galler to the Park and Recre- ation Advisory Commission. APIF, motion carried. 16. The Council next considered the Surface Water Master Plan. Administrator Thompson explained that it was important for the Council to adopt the plan and incorporate it into the Subdivision Ordinance for charging future subdivisions for future trunk lines and for storm sewer specifications. Consulting Engineer Don Burghardt gave a brief overview of the plan. Mayor Akin expressed concern about ponding and peak flows. Bob Sayers expressed concern regarding excess~ve ponding. It was explained that the plan was to control fv~ur~development, not development as it existed today. It was the conSensus that th~ r,ouncil adopt t); plan as pre- sented and amend it in the future if necessary. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Ordinance No. 086-175 amendinE the subdivision ordinance by incorporating the Master Sewer Plan. APIF, motion carried. 155 17. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R9-86 approving the Master Surface Water Management Plan. APIF, motion carried. 18. Administrator Thompson presented the following bids for the Public Works Radios: Mathiesen Construction, Benson, MN City of Rosemount, Utilities Commission $ 1,125.00 1,815.50 Administrator Thompson stated that he had explained to the Rosemount bidder that the existing channel was going to be used for emergency services. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to accept the bid of Rosemount for $1,815.50. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to appoint Councilmember Kelly as the Council's representative for Cable TV Public Access Discussion. APIF, motion carried. 20. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approve a blanket request to attend the annual LMC conference. 2. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 21. The Council tabled action on the purchase of a typewriter chair indefinitely. 22. Administrator Thompson informed the Council that the Dakota County Tribune was questioning the designation of the Farmington Independent as the official newspaper based on State Law. It was the consensus of the Council that the Farmington Independent is the legal newspaper and that if the Dakota County Tribune questioned that designation, they could file for a declaration of judgement in District Court. 23. It was the consensus of the Council to try to set up a meeting with Met Council District 16 Representative Patrick Scully and MWCC representative Bruce Bauman to discuss past MWCC charges. 24. The Council directed staff to prepare an update on the status of the property at Second and Walnut Streets. 25. Staff was directed to review the fire lane parking signage at the Arena. 26. Motion by Mayer, second by Orr to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved d-./f gr / ~b I