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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.03.86 Council Minutes i61 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MARCH 3, 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 Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Delete item 13b relating to public improvements in Terra Addition. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the February 18, 1986 regular meeting. 4. Paul Ellerd, who lives at 20043 Chesterfield Way (Empire Township) asked if the Council would consider extending City police protection services to their area. Mayor Akin stated that the City did not have jurisdiction in Empire Township, and that he should discuss the matter with the Township Board. 5. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. Rll-86 establishing a Watershed Management Special Revenue Fund. APIF, motion carried. 6. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R12-86 establishing a Southeast Area Storm Sewer Fund. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion by Kelly, second by Akin to adopt Resolution No. R13-86 accepting the following donations to the Fire Department: American Legion Post John Manke V.F.W. Dr. Souheil Ailabouni $1,000 Sofa, Loveseat $300 Copier APIF, motion carried. 8. Economic Development Commission Chairperson, LaDonna Riste presented the proposed City Logo as recommended by the EDC. Ms. Riste stated that the logo would have the slogan "Farmington - Growing Your Way" printed on the border. Ms. Riste indicated that the other slogan "Farmington - A Proud Past - A Promising Future" could be added at an organization's discretion. Questions were raised regarding substituting slogans in the logo or eliminating the slogans entirely. Concern was expressed regarding the use of the logo by aro/business or organization. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to accept the logo as presented with the slogan "Growing Your Way". Voting for: Sprute, Mayer. Voting against: Kelly, Orr. Abstaining: Akin. Motion failed. 9. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt the logo as presented with the slogan "A Proud Past - A Promising Future". Voting for: Akin, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Mayer, Sprute. Motion carried. 10. Discussion followed regarding sewer services to the proposed elementary school site at CSAH #31 and 195th Street. Consulting Engineer Glenn Cook presented the following options for servicing the property: 162 1. West to Fair Hills 2. West to Fair Hills via a force main 3. East to the interceptor $36,000 $45,000 $210,000 Mr. Cook stated while options 1 and 2 were less expensive, they would be tem- porary, and the costs of option 3 would be spread over a larger area. Mr. Cook also outlined the future laterals required to service the area east to the Apple Valley interceptor. Questions were raised regarding the various service districts, and how costs would be assessed. ISD 192 Superintendent Robert Boeckman, Clifford Nelson, Bob Stegmaier, Jr. and Bill Scarborough indicated that servicing the site to the east would be the best option. It was indicated that the cost of the project would be approximately $1,800/acre. The City Council also discussed building permit fees. Administrator Thompson indicated that a building permit would cost approximately $20,000 on a $4.5 million building. Developer Bill Scarborough suggested that the City absorb 1/3 of the cost, the School District pay 1/3 of the fee and he would donate 1/3 of the cost to show his support of the project. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to accept the aforementioned proposal by Mr. Scarborough. APIF, motion carried. 11. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute indicating the Council's intent to extend sewer service to the proposed school site at CSAH #31 and 195th Street from the east via the interceptor. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R14-86 ordering a feasibility report for the aforementioned sanitary sewer service lateral provided the City is presented with a petition signed by the owners of 35% of the benefited property. APIF, motion carried. 13. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approve a release of the retainer for the Fire Station. 2. Approve attendance at the annual Spring Training Institute for Police Chiefs and the Governor's National Disaster Conference. 3. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 14. Administrator Thompson presented a petition for public improvements to a portion of Dakota County Estates 2nd and Third Additions. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R15-86 accepting the petition and ordering a feasibility report for portions of Dakota County Estates 2nd and Third Additions. APIF, motion carried. 15. The Council next considered a memo from Administrator Thompson relating to the meat processing facility proposed by AVID, Inc. Mayor Akin stated that the de- veloper had indicated during a previous meeting that they would like a commitment on behalf of the City before they invested additional money into the project. Mr. Thompson indicated that the Planning Commission set a public hearing for March 19, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. to consider a special exception request by AVID, Inc to operate a meat processing facility. Mayor Akin stated that the developer was planning a tour of a similar facility in Kansas City and would invite 4 - 6 representatives from Farmington. Mayor Akin suggested at least one member from the Council, Planning Commission, HRA and Economic Development Director. It was the consensus of the Council that Councilmember Kelly represent the Council with Councilmember Mayer as an alternate. The Council also suggested that Attorney Gorgos tour the facility if space were available. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to set a public hearing for Wednesday, March 19, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. at the Dakota County Extension Office to 163 consider the proposal by AVID, Inc. APIF, motion carried. 16. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to adjourn at 8:45 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, L ry Thompson City Administrator LT/mh Approved L/ /17/gr::,