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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.02.86 Council Minutes 261 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JUNE 2, 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 Orr to approve the agenda with- thefollowi~g- changes: a. Add discussion relating to mediation session on June 10, 1986. b. Discuss equalization meeting. c. Discuss servicing the Fairgrounds with sewer and water. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the May 19, 1986 regular meeting. 4. The Council next considered the proposed Metropolitan Investment and Develop- ment Framework. Administrator Thompson indicated that his major concerns were expressed in the May 29, 1986 memo to the Council. In addition, Mr. Thompson was deeply concerned with the drastic reduction in the urban service area. Mayor Akin expressed his concern regarding the change in Council direction from pro- viding service to directing growth. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R47-86 adopting the City's position relating to the Metropolitan Investment and Development Framework based on the Administrator's memo dated May 29, 1986 and to forward copies to District Representative Patrick Scully, State Representative Eileen Tompkins and State Senator Darril Wescheid. APIF, motion carried. 5. It was the consensus of the Council to forward the proposed Senior Center Advisory Council Ordinance to the Senior Center Advisory Board for their review and comment. 6. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the proposed extension of water main along T.H. #50, west of CSAH #31. City Engineer Glenn Cook gave a brief explanation of the project based on the Feasibility Report. Mr. Cook also briefly explained the proposed lateral equivalency charge. Mayor Akin stated that the project would stop short of the Devney property because it was in agricultural preserves. Mayor Akin stated that Stella Hammer could not attend the meeting but wanted to inform the Council that she was opposed to the project. Administrator Thompson stated that Jim Romberger of Duo Plastics could not attend the meeting but had indicated that he was in favor of the project. Mr. Thompson added that Don Petersen had indicated that he was interested in the project, but would like the project to include an alternate bid which would only run the line as far as Duo Plastics. Gordon Broske indicated that he would pre- -fer sewer service to water. Mr. Cook stated that the sewer would have to come from the south and the City did not have the necessary easements at this time. Mr. Broske stated that he was not opposed to the project. Mayor Akin read various estimated assessments. Councilmember Orr stated that he liked Mr. Petersen's idea of bidding alternates. Councilmember Sprute stated that the service was necessary and the cost was not getting any cheaper. Mayor Akin asked if the Hammer assessments could be deferred. Attorney Grannis indicated that they could. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 262 7. Motion by Mayer, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R48-86 ordering the preparation for plans and specifications for the T.H. #50 water main project. APIF, motion carried. 8. The Council next considered a proposed ordinance relating to yard main- tenance. Administrator Thompson presented a summary of various city ordinances relating to yard maintenance. Mayor Akin and Councilmember Sprute indicated that the major problem appeared to be with vacant properties. Attorney Grannis stated that the City should not discriminate between occupied and vacant pro- perties. The Council directed the Administrator to draft an ordinance incor- porating all City property maintenance ordinances together. 9. The Council then considered the plans and specifications for Terra Second. Deep concern was expressed regarding erosion control and protection of existing properties. Administrator Thompson recommended that the 183rd Street water main loop be bid as an alternate pending Water Board action. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R49-86 approving the plans and specifications for Terra Second Addition improvements. APIF, motion carried. 10. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R50-86 ordering the Advertisement for Bids for Terra Second Addition improvements with the 183rd Street water main to be bid as an alternate to be opened June 27, 1986 at 2:00 P.M. at City Hall. APIF, motion carried. 11. It was the consensus of the Council to defer action on the compensation study until the first meeting in July. 12. The Council next considered a memo from Park and Recreation Director Bell regard~.ng the disposition of the small park in Hill Dee Fifth. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to refer the matter to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. Voting for: Akin, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Mayer, Sprute. Motion carried. Councilmember Sprute clarified his vote, stating that he felt very strongly that the property should remain as parkland and the PARAC should not be given the option of making a recommendation to dispose of the parkland. 13. The Council next considered the 1985 Financial Statement. City Auditor Ken Malloy reported that, overall, the City's financial position had improved. Mr. Malloy stated that various shortcomings and recommendations had been noted in the management letter and compliance statement, and all had been addressed by staff. Mayor Akin asked if Mr. Malloy concurred with staff's actions. Mr. Malloy replied that he did. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R51-86 accepting the 1985 Financial Report. APIF, motion carried. 14. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Designate the Administrator to cast the ballot in the ICMA election. b. Approve the capital outlay requests for the Fire Department. c. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 15. The Council next considered a request by Diane Hauer to reduce the massage license fee. It was the consensus of the Council that all massage services should be regulated but perhaps a distinction should be made between various types of service. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to waive Ms. Hauer's massage license fee during 1986 and that staff investigate various fees and report back before the 1987 fees are set. APIF, motion carried. 263 16. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to set a public hearing for June 16, 1986 at 7:15 P.M. at City Hall to consider the Farmington Hills preliminary plat. APIF, motion carried. 17. The Council next considered City Engineer Glenn Cook's proposal to dewater the Henderson Addition with two wells. Mr. Cook stated that the water table could be lowered but the problem would be finding a way to discharge the water. Councilmember Orr asked if this would be a permanent solution. Mr. Cook stated that it appeared the only permanent solution would be raising the homes with water problems. Mr. Orr suggested that staff explore various methods of financing the raising of homes and possibly asking the legislature for help. Mayor Akin left at 10:15 P.M. It was the consensus that the City Engineer pursue the de- watering plans and to update the Council at the next meeting. 18. It was the consensus of the Council that either Councilmember Orr or Council- member Mayer represent the Council during the Police Officer's Labor Agreement mediation session on June 10, 1986. 19. It was the consensus of the Council that the Council meet directly with property owners during the tax equalization meeting. 20. The Council next considered a request to provide sewer and water service to the Fairgrounds. It was the consensus of the Council that Castle Rock Township should amend its comprehensive plan to include the Fairgrounds in the Urban Service Area before the Council would consider the request. The Council's major concern was the potential impact on the City's Urban Service allocation. 21. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. carried. APIF, motion ... Respectfully submitted. City Administrator LT/mh . Approved t1/10/~