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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.19.86 Council Minutes 257 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 19, 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. Delete item 7b relating to plans and specifications for Terra Second. b. Remove item 11c relating to Whispering River Developer's Agreement from the consent agenda. c. Discuss boulevard maintenance. d. Discuss the water problem in the Henderson addition. APIF, motion carried. 3. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of May 5, 1986 regular meeting with the following changes: a. Insert "Motion by Mayer, second by Kelly to approve a memorandum of understanding and intent between the City and MnDEED relating to a labor survey. APIF, motion carried.", between Paragraphs 13 and 14. b. Replace "official City business" with "official Fire and Rescue Department purposes" in Paragraph 12. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion by Sprute, water problems to 6a - Sprute, Mayer, Kelly. second by Mayer to move discussion of the Henderson Addition Petitions, Requests and Communications. Voting for: Voting against: Akin, Orr. Motion carried. 5. The Council considered a request by Elwood "Gil" Gilbertson to petition the County to upgrade the shoulders on CSAH #74 (Ash Street) between Denmark Avenue and the railroad right of way. It was the consensus that the shoulders should be upgraded to TH #3. Mayor Akin also suggested the City petition the County to upgrade CSAH #64 (195th Street) between CSAH #31 and Eureka Avenue in anticipation of the elementary school construction. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R39-86 petitioning Dakota County for the aforementioned improve- ments. APIF, motion carried. 6. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the personal service massage license application by Diane Hauer. Administrator Thompson stated that the Police Department had completed a background check which re- sulted in no negative findings. Mr. Thompson stated that Ms. Hauer had requested that she be exempted from the license requirements like doctors and chiropractors. Mr. Thompson recommended against the exemption because her service is not regu- lated by the State. Ms. Hauer stated that she has received 150 hours of training through the Minneapolis Holistic Health Center and that she carries liability insurance. Ms. Hauer added that she provides a health service and works in conjunction with Dr. Asher on a referral basis and has been certified by the Minnesota Therapeutic Massage Network. Administrator Thompson stated that he had spoken with Jim Travers of the Minnesota Therapeutic Massage Network and that the organization has 130 members. The network has a code of ethics and polices 258 its members. It was added that the network was seeking legislation for State licensing. Mayor Akin asked if the license is renewed on an annual basis. Mr. Thompson indicated that it was. Mayor Akin asked if Ms. Hauer received on going education. Ms. Hauer replied that she did. Mayor Akin stated that he would feel more comfortable if she were licensed by the State. Council member Mayer asked if the licensing legislation had been introduced. Ms. Hauer stated that it had been introduced during the 1986 legislative session but, because it was a short session, no formal action was taken. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 7. Council member arr asked if the fees could be waived or reduced. Attorney Grannis stated that they could be waived or reduced by resolution, or pro rated by motion. Council member Sprute asked how many persons would be working for Ms. Hauer. Ms. Hauer replied that only she would be licensed, but if she were to employ anyone, they would be certified. Council member Sprute questioned the difference between her services and a chiropractors. Ms. Hauer stated that her service concentrated on muscles and a chiropractor concentrated on muscle alignment. Council member Sprute asked what hours she would be open. Ms. Hauer stated from approximately 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.. Council member arr asked if the City was assuming any liability because of the license. Attorney Grannis stated that it would not be any more than other licenses. Motion by arr, second by Mayer to approve the license. Voting for: arr, Mayer, Sprute. Voting against: Akin, Kelly. Motion carried. 8. Motion by arr, second by Akin to waive the fees until July 1, 1986 and to pro rate the final 6 months at $150.00 and to set investigation fees at admini- strative costs not to exceed $200. APIF, motion carried. 9. Mary MacEnany read a letter signed by approximately 30 citizens expressing concerns over water and sewage problems in the Henderson area. Approximately 40 citizens from the area, State Representative Tompkins, State Senator Wegschied, MPCA representative Mike Sandusky and Vermillion River Watershed Engineer Bill Wiedenbacher were present to discuss the problem. Several complaints were ex- pressed regarding wet basements and sewage being pumped onto the field east of Henderson's Addition. Administrator Thompson stated that the sewer bypass was necessary because groundwater being discharged into the sanitary sewer system from basements was overloading the lift stations. If the bypass was stopped, sewage would back into peoples basements. The Council indicated that it realized the problem was serious but felt because of the tremendous costs of the project and number of agencies involved the problem would be best addressed by the Vermillion River Watershed Board. Mr. Wiedenbacher stated that because of the time involved with completing and approving the master plan, no projects would be undertaken until 1989. Mr. Sandusky stated that the City had notified the MPCA that they were bypassing. Mr. Sandusky stated that the City had rehabed the sewers but the water table has risen steadily since 1975 which has added to the problems. Mr. Sandusky added that Federal and State aid had been cut drastically and therefore the City probably would not receive assistance. The Council acknowledged that the Henderson water problem was a priority but was frustrated over the costs and complexity of the problem. Senator Wegscheid and Representative Tompkins acknowledged that they would help to alleviate the problem. Mayor Akin expressed his gratitude to the General Services Department for their diligence in this matter. It was the consensus of the Council that they would closely monitor the problem but the City's and citizen's energies should be focused on the Vermillion River Watershed Board. 259 10. Dakota County Board Chairman Joe Harris informed the Council that the Board was going to consider closing Dakhue Landfill because of permit violations. Commissioner Harris suggested that the City look into this matter because of the potential impact on the solid waste service. 11. Mayor Akin presented proposed revisions to the Senior Center Advisory Commission ordinance for review per Council directive. It was the consensus that the revisions be placed in ordinance form for Council consideration. 12. Financial Advisor Ron Langness opened and read aloud the following bids on the $1,175,000 G.O. Improvement Bond: FIRM NET INTEREST COST $519,785.00 512,891.67 510,764.52 506,388.34 NET INTEREST RATE 7.21089% 7.11520% 7.0857% 7.0250% Dain Bosworth 1st Bank of St. Paul American National Bank Piper, Jaffrey & Hopwood Mr. Langness recommended that Piper, Jaffrey & Hopwood be awarded the sale. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R40-86 awarding the sale of $1,175,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds to Piper, Jaffrey and Hopwood. APIF, motion carried. 13. Consulting Engineer Glenn Cook presented the following bid tabs for Dakota County Estates Second Addition - Phase I and Third Addition: FIRM BID 429,751.25 455,970.40 462,748.95 497,780.00 505,614.50 522,492.45 537,816.50 557,039.00 570.768.70 Arcon Construction Northdale Construction Orfei & Sons, Inc. S.J. Louis Construction Nodland Construction Richard Knutson, Ine Rice Lake Construction Lake Area Utility Ceca Utility, Inc Mr. Cook recommended that the Council award the contract to Arcon Construction Company. Motion by Mayer, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R41-86 awarding the contract to Arcon Construction, Inc. APIF, motion carried. 14. It was the consensus of the Council that the consulting firm of Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik and Associates complete the feasibility report for the 1986 Street Improvement Project. 15. Consulting Engineer Glenn Cook presented a feasibility report relating to the extension of the water main on T.H.50. Administrator Thompson noted that Northern Natural and the Hammer property were listed under lateral benefits. It was the consensus that the property remain in the project at this time. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R42-86 accepting and approving the feasiblity report for the T.H.50 Water Main Extension Project. APIF, motion carried. 16. Motion by Mayer, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R43-86 setting a public hearing for June 2, 1986 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the T.H. 50 Water Main Extension Project. APIF, motion carried. ?r/~ 17. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to increase the Assistant Senior Center Coordinator's salary by $1.00/hour effective May 19, 1986 until a new coordi- nator is named. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to grandfather 35 days of vacation for the Assistant General Services Superintendent because of the interim period the City was without a General Services Superintendent. Voting for: Akin, Orr, Kelly. Voting against: Mayer, Sprute. Motion carried. Council member Sprute clarified his vote stating that a time limitation should have been placed on the extension. 19. Economic Development Director Robert Williamson presented a proposal by Pope/Reid and Associates to prepare a Compost Project Feasiblity Study at a cost not to exceed $5,400. Mr. Williamson indicated that 50% of the study costs may be reimbursed by a Metropolitan Council grant but the funds would not be awarded until August. Mr. Williamson recommended that the City authorize the feasibility report at this time, so that the City could apply for Waste Management Board grants before the funds are depleted. Concern was expressed about conducting the study before the Met Council grant has been awarded. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R44-86 authorizing and directing staff to apply for the Met Council Grant to conduct the feasibility report. Voting for: Akin, Mayer, Kelly,Sprute. Voting against: Orr. Motion carried. 20. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R45-86 authorizing the feasibility report not to exceed $5,400. APIF, motion carried. 21. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve Mt. Dew Days permits. b. Accept donation of playground slide. c. Adopt Resolution No. R46-86 delegating responsibility of approving collateral and collateral transactions to the Finance Director. d. Approved payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 22. Council member Sprute requested an update on the progress of the Whispering River Project. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to extend the Whispering River agreement provided the developer provides the appropriate Letter of Credit. APIF, motion carried. 23. Council member Kelly gave an update on the proposed expansion of the public access channel. Council member Kelly indicated that it would increase the subscribers costs or the City could use its franchise fees. IT was the consensus of the Council that it not get involved at this time. 24. The Council next considered City maintenance of abandoned property. It was the consensus that the City mow the boulevards at 4th and Main and that staff present a sample ordinance relating to yard maintenance at the next meeting. 25. Mayor Akin presented a framed picture of the ALF Ambulance to be displayed in the Police Department and letter of appreciation to Police Chief Stan Whittingham. 26. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adjourn at 11:15. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, ~~~ Larry Thompson, Administrator Approved (p / ~J COlp ~