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Home My WebLink About06.16.86 Council Minutes 265 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JUNE 16, 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 Orr, second by Kelly to approve the agenda with the following changes: 1. Update on the 1986 Police Officers Labor Agreement mediation session. 2. Discuss problem with Dakota County Estates street easement. 3. Delete item 13b - 1986 Street Improvement Project. 4. Discuss the property at 4th and Main Streets. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the June 2, 1986 regular session. 4. The Mayor convened the annual tax equalization meeting. Mayor Akin stated that he was opposed to the State Law which gave the Commissioner of Revenue the authority to arbitrarily increase property values. Bill Peterson from the Dakota County Assessor's Office explained the equalization process. Mr. Peterson also explained that the Commissioner of Revenue increased various classifications of property in Farmington because the sales ratio was below 85%. Mr. Peterson then addressed general concerns of various individuals. The equalization meeting was then adjourned to Meeting Room #1 where County staff addressed concerns relating to individual properties. 5. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to appoint Ken Kuchera as Fire Chief. APIF, motion carried. 6. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the Farmington Hills preliminary plat. Mayor Akin stated that he had a vested interest in the plat and asked if it posed a conflict of interest. Attorney Grannis stated that Mayor Akin could chair the hearing, but should not vote on the plat. Administrator Thompson briefly explained the plat and stated the concerns of the Dakota County Surveyor relating to the entrance to the plat from CSAH #31 as outlined in the letter dated May 30, 1986. Developer Harold Israelson gave a brief explanation of the plat and indicated a 12" lateral would be installed along "A" Street which would serve the property west of CSAH #31. The following testimony was given during the hearing: Mayor Akin: What effect would the plat have on the existing drainage easement located on Lots 2 and 3, Block 2? Attorney Grannis: The existing easement would supercede the plat, but it should be addressed up front. Harold Israelson: I was not aware of the easement but I will look into it. Administrator Thompson: It should be noted that the property is not located within the urban service area, and any approval of the plat should be conditioned upon the adoption of a comprehensive plan amendment which would incorporate the plat into the service area. 266 Mayor Akin: The City should try to expand the service area, not swap. I do not like the design of the cuI de sac. The lot frontages are too narrow and snow removal will be difficult. I feel the City will receive many complaints regarding snow removal. Also the elevation difference between the cuI de sac and "A" Street will pose a surface water problem for the lower lots. Finally, side lot lines should align with adjacent lots to the rear. There are going to be boundary disputes otherwise. Councilman Sprute: I do not like the layout of the plat, especially the irregular lot lines. Tom Kaldunski: Maintaining the cuI de sac will be difficult, especially with the narrow frontages. Extending the curbs beyond the lot lines reduces the actual frontage even further. Councilman Orr: The cuI de sac should be redesigned to widen the frontage and widen the entrance. Mayor Akin: The County has indicated that they will only accept a crossing at "A" Street to serve the area west of CSAH 1131. What would happen if the County turned back that section of road to the City? Would future Councils be bound by that requirement? Attorney Grannis: No. Mayor Akin: I would like the crossing to be addressed along with the plat, because it would affect the future development of the 3 acre home- stead. The location of the crossing affects the potential of the property. Attorney Grannis: All you can address is the Farmington Hills Plat. You could adopt a policy statement, but it would not bind future Council decisions. Administrator Thompson: It should be noted that the County is not requlrlng that a crossing be built but stating that, if a road is built to service the property west of CSAH #31, it will need to be located across from "A" Street. The Council has the following options: 1) Defer action; 2) Deny the plat; 3) Approve the preliminary plat and require the developer to return with the final plat subject to the conditions outlined in the June 6, 1986 memo to the developer; or 4) Approve the preliminary plat and authorize execution of the Final plat subject to the aforementioned conditions. I would also recommend that the final plat not be approved until arrangements have been made for improvements because of the limited amount of urban service area. Councilman Sprute: I am not ready to approve the plat the way it is layed out. Also, where is the park trail? Administrator Thompson: It will be located along "A" Street. Councilman Sprute: Plans should be made for a neighborhood park. Administrator Thompson: A park is planned for the area below the hill, but does not involve land located in this plat. 7. The following concerns were then summarized by the Council: 1. Lots 13 and 14, Block 1 or the cuI de sac should be redesigned. 2. The drainage easement located in the vicinity of Lots 2 and 3, Block 2. 3. The lot frontages or the cuI de sac should be wider. 4. The irregular lot lines. 5. The location of "A" Street and the impact on the property across CSAH #31 relating to the future crossing. 267 8. Attorney Grannis reaffirmed that the Council could not lock in the location of the crossing across from the proposed plat. Mayor Akin vacated the chair. Acting Mayor Orr presided, Mayor Akin stated that he did not have a problem with where the crossing was located as long as it was determined exactly where it was for planning purposes. Councilman Sprute stated that the hearing should be continued because of the number of concerns. Acting Mayor Orr stated that he did not believe anything would be gained by continuing the hearing. Police Chief Whittingham suggested that the streets be renamed to conform with the County's address system. Acting Mayor Orr closed the hearing. 9. Councilman Sprute suggested that the developer amend the preliminary plat in accordance with the Council's concerns and resubmit the plat. Acting Mayor Orr stated that the changes were not substantial and could be dealt with at this meeting. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Farmington Hills subject to the following: 1. Execution of a platting agreement. 2. Surveyors statement that the final plat is the same as the preliminary plat. 3. All appropriate fees have been paid. 4. Developer furnishes the City with 4 full size copies and 1 reproducible copy of the plat. 5. The adoption of a comprehensive plan amendment including the plat in in the urban service area. 6. Redesign the cuI de sac by widening the entrance and no frontages to be less than 60'. Voting for: Orr, Kelly. Voting against: Mayer, Sprute. Motion failed. 10. per the * 11. sale Motion by Orr, second by Kelly directing the developer to redesign the plat Council recommendation and to resubmit the plat for consideration during July 7, 1986 regular meeting. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Kelly, second by Akin to adopt Resolution No. R52-86 approving the of the 1986 Equipment Certificate. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R53-86 approving the plans and specifications for the 1986 Sealcoating Project and ordering the advertisement for bids. APIF, motion carried. 13. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Adopt Ordinance No. 086-179 amending the Subdivision Ordinance. b. Approve a capital outlay request - Arena. c. Set a public hearing for July 7, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the vacation of the alley in Block 30, Town of Farmington. d. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 14. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to approve the application request for a temporary 3.2 On Sale beer license by Randy Ratzlaff on behalf of the Super Store fast pitch softball team. APIF, motion carried. 15. Administrator Thompson presented a brief update on the 1986 Police Officer's Labor Agreement as outlined in the June 16, 1986 memo to the Council. Administrator Thompson noted the only issue to impasse at this time was holiday pay. It was the consensus of the Council that the City's position be to leave the present holiday language unchanged. The Council directed the Administrator to prepare an ?68 analysis of the positions. 16. Administrator Thompson reported that a problem had been discovered relating to the street easement connecting Dakota County Estates and Dakota County Estates Third as outlined in the June 16, 1986 memo. It was the consensus of the Council that the developer attempt to negotiate the acquisition of the required portion, and that the Council will consider condemnation if the owner refuses to negotiate in good faith. 17. Attorney Grannis informed the Council that Jack Luster had been legally served the papers ordering the abatement of the substandard property at 4th and Main Streets. Mr. Grannis stated that the City was now awaiting Mr. Luster's response. 18. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, City Administrator ~ ~ 11 11fv / 5u (JUJL1 d:un..~ . ~1/1 /~v (Vl1 ~~ [0> LT/mh Approved