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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.05.86 Council Minutes 181 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 5, 1986 1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Orr, Sprute. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Discuss high water levels of the Vermillion river. APIF, motion carried. 3. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute proclaiming Mayas Poppy Month and May 16, 1986 as American Legion Poppy Day. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer proclaiming the week of May 11-17, 1986 as National Hospital and Nursing Home Week. APIF, motion carried. 5. Administrator Thompson presented an amendment to Dakota County Estates Third Addition which would move the street alignment of 183rd Street twenty feet to the south. Mr. Thompson explained that the change was required due to an error in the legal description. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R35-85 amending Dakota County Estates Third Addition as recommended. APIF, motion carried. 6. Administrator Thompson submitted various amendments to the Terra Second Addition Developers Agreement as outlined in the May 1, 1986 memo. Discussion followed regarding the merits of the changes. Motion by Mayer, second by Akin to approve the changes as described under items #3 and #5 in the Administrator's memo dated May 1, 1986, relating to surety requirements. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion by Orr, second by Sprute to approve the change described under item #1 of the May 1, 1986 memo relating to private improvements. Voting for: Orr, Kelly. Voting against: Akin, Mayer, Sprute. Motion failed. 8. General Services Superintendent Tom Kaldunski submitted a storm sewer easement dedication for Council consideration. Mr. Kaldunski explained that the easement would be required for storm sewer improvements along Eaves Way. Administrator Thompson indicated that the property owner north of the easement was having problems with his drainfield and would require an easement from the City or to move the drainfield. Attorney Grannis indicated that an expiration date should be placed on the construction easement, and the mortgagor should also sign the easement. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R36-86 accepting the aforementioned easement subject to the following: a. The mortgagor sign the easement. b. An expiration date be placed on the construction easement one year from the execution of the easement. Said resolution also grants Linn Peterson the required drainfield easement subject to the City's acquisition of part of Lot 8, Block 6, Pine Knoll Addition through tax forfeiture and expresses the City's intent to deed back said property to adjacent property owners under the provisions of State law. APIF, motion carried. 182 9. The Council next considered a real estate value abatement for parcel #14-01300-010-59. It was the consensus of the Council that the County Assessor's reasons for the abatement did not justify the abatement. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to deny said abatement. APIF, motion carried. 10. The Council next considered the 1986 Police Officer's Labor agreement. Administrator Thompson explained that all items had tentatively been agreed to as outlined in the May 1, 1986 memo except holidays. Discussion followed regarding various holiday schedules/payments. Councilmember Sprute indicated that he was still opposed to the 4% wage increase and preferred 3.5% with reopener. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to offer the package outlined in the Administrator's May 1, 1986 memo including a 4% wage increase for 1986 and reopener in 1987 and that holiday language remain the same. If the package is not accepted by May 15, 1986, the City is to petition for mediation and the Mayor and Administrator to act as City's representatives. APIF, motion carried. 11. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve a request to attend schools and conferences - Senior Center. b. Approve capital outlay request for office furniture - Administration. c. Approve payment of the bills as presented. APIF, motion carried. 12. The Council next considered a donation from the Farmington Youth Hockey Association to purchase a camera/recorder for the Rescue Squad. Questions were raised regarding the priority of Rescue Squad capital outlay ~~~~ses, and it was noted that the camera should only be used for official ~'^e.. business. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to adopt Resolution No. R37-86 accepting the donation and approving the capital outlay request. APIF, motion ~ ~a~d~~ ~ ~/\ql\'itlblo 13. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to approve the capital outlay request by General Services to purchase a pick up truck from Haugen/Brown Ford for $9,498.00 with trade, to be funded by the Water Board. APIF, motion carried. 14. The Council next considered a staff memo dated May 1, 1986 relating to the extension of water service to Duo Plastics. Jim Romberger, representing Duo Plastics, indicated that insurance costs were increasing because of in- sufficient water supply. Based on discussion with various benefitted property owners it appeared most were in favor of the project. Mayor Akin indicated that sewer should also be considered to the south. It was also noted that the Hammer property would receive the lateral benefit when the main is looped to the south. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R38-86 ordering an updated feasibility report for water main extension along T.H. #50. APIF, motion carried. 15. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to set a public hearing for May 19, 1986 at 7:15 P.M. to consider a massage license for Diane Hauer. APIF, motion carried. 16. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to approve the capital outlay request for a pool chlorinator for $999.00. APIF, motion carried. 17. Discussion followed regarding the affect of various projects to the north and west of Farmington on the level of the Vermillion River. Mayor Akin 183 noted that the Vermillion River has not dropped for several days and it has affected the water table in Farmington. Mayor Akin requested that Lakeville forward records on the Lake Marion drawdown and that the Vermillion River Watershed Board be notified of the Council's concerns. Councilman Sprute suggested that Lakeville be asked to stop drawing down Lake Marion as was mentioned during the outlet public hearing. Councilman Sprute also stated that the "Toro" pond should be constructed. Councilmember Orr stated that the DNR should be involved since it granted the outlet permit. The Council directed the Administrator to contact Lakeville, Apple Valley and Vermillion River Watershed Board with its concerns. 18. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, City Administrator Approved &t.o./ ~ 51cV~