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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.18.86 Council Minutes 157 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR FEBRUARY 18, 1986 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 additions: l. 2. 3. Sprute, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following Consider policies relating to police officer's disability. Discuss development policy of elementary school site. Discuss additions to agenda. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the January 30, 1986 special meeting and the February 3, 1986 regular meeting. 4. The Council next considered the police officer's agreement. Administrator Thompson explained the general areas of disagreement. The Council directed the Administrator to meet with the Union's business agent to discuss the agreement. 5. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider rezoning the S~ of the NWt of Section 13, Tl14N, R20W, City of Farmington from R-1 to P.U.D. - Dakota County Estates Third. Administrator Thompson explained that the P.U.D. had been approved by the Council and now should be incorporated as part of the zoning map to control future development. Mayor Akin read the developer's de- velopment plan. Mr. Gary Cameron asked if the traffic problems on CSAH #31 had been considered. Administrator Thompson stated that the City had discussed the traffic situation on #31 and the County had approved the plan. Mrs. Cameron indicated that speed limits on #31 would not be restricted. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 6. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Ordinance No. 086-176 changing the zoning of the S~ of the NWt of Section 13, Tl14N, R20W, Town of Farmington from R-1 to P.U.D. - Dakota County Estates Third. APIF, motion carried. 7. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider a comprehensive amendment to the zoning ordinance. Administrator Thompson gave a brief overview of the review process. Administrator Thompson stated that the ordinance should contain language requiring public hearings for variances, conditional use permits and amendments. Mayor Akin expressed concern regarding the notification of de- velopers of the hearing. Councilmember Sprute stated that adequate notification had been given. General discussion followed regarding the publication of a synopsis of the ordinance. The Administrator was directed to prepare and submit a synopsis of the Ordinance. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to continue the hearing until March 17, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall. APIF, motion carried. 8. Ray Whitmore representing AVID, Inc. was present to discuss the beef processing facility. Mr. Whitmore indicated that he was prepared to address the staff's concerns and requested an indication from the Council regarding its position 158 towards the project. Administrator Thompson indicated that the Councilmembers could give their individual opinions, but that it would be premature to act as a whole until the proper public hearings had been held. No action was taken at this time. 9. Administrator Thompson presented staff recommendations regarding engineering equipment purchases as outlined in a memo dated February 14, 1986. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R10-86 accepting a $2,500 donation from the Water Board for engineering equipment. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to approve the Capital Outlay purchases as recommended, not to exceed $2,500. APIF, motion carried. 10. Administrator Thompson presented a brief update on the status of the 1986 Budget and gave an outline of plans to deal with the potential revenue shortfall. Mr. Thompson stated that staff recommendations would be presented before the next regular meeting. 11. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Set the 1986 Board of Review/Equalization meeting for June 16, 1986. 2. Approved a request to attend schools by Park and Recreation. 3. Approve advertisement for the sale of a hose dryer. 4. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to endorse legislation relating to State reimbursement of excess sewer charges. APIF, motion carried. 13. Administrator Thompson informed the Council that Officer Siebenaler had been injured and would be on injury leave for at least four months. Mr. Thompson explained that Police Chief Whittingham had outlined 3 policies in a memo dated February 18, 1986 to replace Officer Siebenaler while on leave. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to approve the policies for covering police department shifts during vacations and emergency leaves. APIF, motion carried. The Council directed staff to update the Council on this matter. 14. Administrator Thompson stated staff's position regarding a development agree- ment for the elementary school site as follows: 1. Surface water management design and cost would follow the Master Plan. 2. Area wide sewer costs would be $1,800/acre. 3. Area wide water costs would be $150/acre. 4. Individual sewer services and laterals would be installed by the school district. 5. Costs associated with Nos. 1, 2 and 3 would be assessed and spread over a predetermined number of years at an appropriate interest rate. Concern was expressed concerning collecting a certain percent of the costs up front and limiting the term. The installation of a temporary line versus the permanent line to the east was discussed at length. No action was taken at this time on that point. It was the consensus of the Council that staff's position was appropriate except that 10% of the costs should be collected up front and the term of the assessment not exceed 5 years. 159 15. Mayor Akin stated that Councilmembers should contact the Administrator regarding add ons to the agenda prior to the meeting if possible. 16. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, LT/mh Approved 3/3/~ I