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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.21.86 Council Minutes 177 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR APRIL 21, 1986 1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Akin, Kelly, Orr, Sprute. Members Absent: Mayer. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis 2. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Delete item lOb relating to a Solid Waste RFP. b. Consider sweeping Empire Township streets. c. Remove items 11a, lIb, 11c from the consent agenda for general discussion. d. Discuss project "Lifesaver". e. Discuss the memo from the Rescue Squad relating to dispatch services. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus to approve the minutes of the April 7, 1986 regular meeting. 4. Citizen Comments: Robert Stegmaier, Sr. asked if the City was considering any future commercial/industrial projects for the Highway #50 corridor. Mayor Akin indicated that a feasibility report was being prepared by staff. Council man Orr stated that it was apparent during the AVID hearings that people did want development out in that area. 5. The Council next considered the proposal for public improvements to Terra Second Addition. Administrator Thompson presented a development agreement for Council consideration. Mr. Thompson explained that the agreement was similar to the Dakota Estates Second and Third agreement with the exception of the area wide sanitary sewer assessment. Mayor Akin asked what the status of the agreement would be if the development was sold. Attorney Grannis stated that the agreement would be recorded and would run with the property. Motion by Orr, second by Akin to adopt Resolution No. R31-86 approving the development agreement, ordering the improvement and preparation of plans and specifications for Terra Second Addition contingent upon execution of the development agreement. APIF, motion carried. 6. Consulting Engineer Glenn Cook presented the partially completed plans and specifications for Dakota County Estates Second and Third Addition. Mr. Cook recommended that the plans and specifications be approved contingent upon staff review and approval and to order the advertisement of bids. The following points were discussed by the Council: location of the easement; amount of cover over the sewer; alignment of the entrance with Terra Addition. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R32-86 approving the plans and specifications and ordering the advertisement of bids. APIF, motion carried. 7. State Senator Darril Wegscheid was present to review the 1986 legislative session and any concerns of the Council. 8. City Fiscal Consultant Gerald Shannon was present to discuss the sale of improvement bonds to fund the Terra and Dakota Estates improvement projects. 178 Mr. Shannon explained the terms and conditions of the bonds and indicated that the interest rate should be 6~ - 7%. Mr. Shannon added that the non- assessable water main and storm sewer in the project would not be funded by the bonds. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R33-86 setting the sale of $1,175,000.00 G.O. Improvement Bonds series 1986A for May 19, 1986 at 7:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. 9. 1986 that them Administrator Thompson presented a brief update on the progress of the Police Officer's labor agreement. It was the consensus of the Council the Administrator put the latest position in writing and forward it to for consideration. 10. The Council next considered a capital outlay request for the purchase of radio equipment. Police Chief Whittingham indicated that the purchases are based on the previous report and agreement accepted by the City for upgrading the system. Motio~ by Akin, second by Kelly to approve the purchase of radio equipment for $16,121 per the capital outlay request. APIF, motion carried. 11. The Council next considered a capital outlay request to purchase a com- puter system for the Police Department. Administrator Thompson indicated that the $3,321 should be transferred from the Capital Outlay to general operating expenses in the Police Department because that amount of the capital outlay request was for supply/maintenance type items. Mayor Akin asked if the com- puter would network with the other City computers. Mr. Whittingham stated that they would. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to approve the purchase of computer hardware from AmeriData System and work station up to $6,300 and software package from the Institute of Police Technology in Management for $11,645 and to approve a budget adjustment of $3,321 from capital outlay to Materials and Supplies ($1,121) and Equipment Maintenance and Rental ($2,200). APIF, motion carried. 12. The Council next considered a capital outlay request for the purchase of a squad car. Police Chief Whittingham indicated that the purchase would give the department two 1985 models and one 1986. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to approve the purchases of a 1986 squad car from Haugen/Brown Ford for $11,660. APIF, motion carried. 13. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to approve a capital outlay request from the purchase of a pickup truck for Haugen/Brown Ford and radio for $10,203.03. APIF, motion carried. 14. Administrator Thompson presented a proposal for the administrative office expansion for approximately $7,500. Mr. Thompson indicated that the project would be funded by deferring the purchase of the voting machines until 1987. Concern was expressed regarding the project not following the normal budget process. It was the consensus of the Council that the matter be placed on a future agenda for consideration. 15. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to close City administrative offices during the afternoon of April 24, 1986 for cleaning purposes. APIF, motion carried. 16. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve attendance at school and conference - Fire Department. b. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 179 17. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R34-86 certifying the assessment roll for Dakota County Second Area Wide Sanitary Sewer. APIF, motion carried. 18. It was the consensus of the Council that the real estate abatement for parcel #14-01300-010-59 be tabled until the reason for the abatement is clarified. 19. The Council next considered an extension of the budget deadline for the ALF Board. Mayor Akin stated that part of the budget process would include the feasibility of starting a second ambulance and requested input from the Council before the budget is acted on by the Board. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to extend the ALF Board budget deadline to June 1, 1986. APIF, motion carried. 20. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Ordinance No. 086-178 relating to the appointment of the Administrator as Handicap Access Coordinator. APIF, motion carried. 21. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to authorize the City to sweep streets in Empire Township per the regular fee schedule. APIF, motion carried. 22. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to authorize the Police Chief to im- plement an outreach program relating to "Project Lifesaver". APIF, motion carried. 23. Councilmember Sprute asked if any follow up had occurred regarding the complaint from the rescue squad relating to emergency dispatch. Administrator Thompson indicated that the Police Chief and Rescue Squad Captain had met and the Rescue Squad Captain had indicated that he felt the problem had been resolved. Mr. Thompson indicated that the complaint would be followed up in writing. Discussion followed regarding dispatch policy. Mr. Thompson in- dicated that the Lakeville dispatch would follow Farmington policy. 24. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, LT/mh Approved