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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
OCTOBER 6, 1986
1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Akin, Mayer, Orr, Sprute.
Members Absent: Kelly.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis.
2. Motion
changes:
a.
b.
by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following
Proclamation relating to Minnesota Masonic Family Day.
Discuss claim of damages by Gary Cameron.
APIF, motion carried.
3. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to approve the September 15, 1986 minutes
with the following changes:
a. Paragraph #16 - Mayor Akin abstained on the motion.
b. Paragraph #20 - Councilman Orr voted nay on the motion.
APIF, motion carried.
4. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the
September 29, 1986 special meeting.
5. Citizens from 7th Street were present to discuss the sewer backup which
occurred on September 21,1986. Administrator Thompson explained that the
lift station had failed and because of miscommunication there was a delay
in fixing the lift. Arvid Youngkrantz stated that the City should provide a
backup alarm system. Mr. Ron Gilbertson and Mr. Youngkrantz stated that they
should be compensated for damages. It was the consensus of the Council that
the City accept claims through the close of business on Friday, October 10,
1986 and submit them for consideration.
6. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the proposed
Revenue Sharing. The hearing was continued until later in the meeting.
7. Jerry Zimmer presented a petition requesting that Flagstaff Avenue and
bridges be upgraded. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the condition
of the road and bridges. City Engineer Tom Kaldunski stated that the City
was applying for funds to upgrade the bridges, but did not anticipate funding
until 1988. It was the consensus of the Council that the City would attempt
to increase maintenance of Flagstaff.
8. Citizens from the 7th and Hickory Street area were present to discuss
water standing in Hickory Street over weekends. The Council acknowledged
that there was a drainage problem. It was the consensus that water should
be pumped the day after each significant rain.
9. Motion by Mayer, second by Orr to appoint Mark Kindseth, David Rotty and
Daniel Phipps as probationary firefighters. APIF, motion carried.
10. Fire Chief Ken Kuchera presented a proposal to purchase a new fire
rescue vehicle. Mr. Kuchera stated that the present vehicle was in need of
extensive repairs and upgrading, and not adequate to carry sufficient equip-
ment. Concern was expressed about limited City resources and the cost of the
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vehicle. Discussion followed regarding alternatives to financing the
vehicle. It was the consensus of the Council that a new vehicle was needed,
and that the matter be reviewed further.
11. Mayor Akin reopened the public hearing to consider the proposed use
of Revenue Sharing. Administrator Thompson stated that it appeared that
Revenue Sharing would not be renewed for 1987. Mayor Akin closed the
public hearing.
12. It was the consensus of the Council that if Revenue Sharing is renewed,
that it be applied to the General Fund.
13. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to adopt Resolution No. R83-86 accepting
the proposed assessment roll for projects 86-1 thru 86-4, setting a public
hearing for October 20, 1986 at 7:15 P.M. to consider adopting said assess-
ment roll. APIF, motion carried.
14. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to adopt Resolution No. R84-86
accepting the proposed assessment roll for projects 86-5 thru 86-8 and setting
a public hearing for October 20, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. to consider said assess-
ment roll. APIF, motion carried.
15. Motion by Mayer, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R85-86 approving
the election judges for the November 4, 1986 General election. APIF, motion
carried.
16. Motion by Akin, second
the MWCC payback proposal.
No. R86-86 accepting
17. Motion by Mayer, second
assistance funds from Dakota
18. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R87-86 declaring
costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of the assessment roll for
Project 82-5. APIF, motion carried.
19. The Council next discussed Project 86-12. Councilmember Sprute stated
that it appeared the curb on Oak Street had been installed too low and that
the street would not drain properly. Consulting Engineer Cook stated that
the curb had been installed 2" to 4" lower than the previous curb to allow
drainage from the sidewalks. Councilman Sprute added that some driveways
could not be installed properly. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt
Resolution No. R88-86 declaring costs to be assessed and ordering the pre-
paration of the assessment roll for Project 86-12. Voting for: Akin, Orr,
Mayer. Voting against: Sprute. Motion carried.
20. The Council was notified by staff that councilmembers were not eligible
for PERA enrollment because the salaries did not meet the minimum requirements.
21. It was the consensus of the Council to accept staff recommendations to
bare root the City's nursery trees and purchase Linden trees.
22. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to enter into a lease agreement with
Xerox Corporation and to approve a capital outlay request for accessories.
APIF, motion carried.
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23. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to accept staff recommendations for
billing sewer services to restaurants and clubs. APIF, motion carried.
24. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to approve the final payment to Divine
Redeemer for $1,217.18. APIF, motion carried.
25. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the consent agenda as
follows:
a. Approve a capital outlay request - Arena - goals - $950.
b. Adopt Resolution No. R89-86 approving an agreement with
MnDOT for snow removal.
c. Accept an audit proposal by Pannell, Kerr, Forster.
d. Approve final payment for $23,627.44 to Arcon Construction
for Projects 86-1 thru 86-3.
e. Approve Payment #1 for $141,559.93 to Richard Knutson Inc.
for Projects 86-5 thru 86-7.
f. Approve use of donations for purchases - Rescue Squad - $111.
g. Approve capital outlay request - Fire Department - hazardous
material suits - $303.50.
h. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, motion carried.
26. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R90-86 accepting
a donation by the family of Ken Carey of a bulletin board for the arena.
APIF, motion carried.
27. Motion by Orr, second by Akin to approve a request to attend a seminar
by the building inspector. APIF, motion carried.
28. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve change order #1 for Project
82-5 adding $950.00. APIF, motion carried.
29. The Council reviewed the minutes of a meeting between various City
officials regarding the location of County offices. No action was taken.
30. Motion by Orr, second by Mayer to issue a proclamation declaring
October 19, 1986 as Minnesota Masonic Family Day. APIF, motion carried.
31. Administrator Thompson presented a brief update on the Gary Cameron
claim for damages. Mr. Thompson stated that he did not have a recommendation
at this time. No action was taken.
32. Administrator Thompson informed the Council that City employees would
be taking Columbus Day off per the City policy.
33. The following items regarding the 1987 Budget were discussed:
a. Revenue Sharing is eliminated.
b. Only a portion of liquor store profits be dedicated for the
rescue vehicle.
c. Increasing the Mayor's expense to $75.00 per month.
d. Including expenses for annexation (dropped).
e. Eliminating the 25% credit for private tree removal.
Mayor Akin called a special meeting for October 9, 1986 at 7:00 P.M. to
discuss the budget.
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34. Councilmember Sprute objected to adjourning the meeting without
discussing the proposed Henderson Storm Sewer Project financing, which
was to be discussed with the budget.
35. Motion by Orr, second by Akin to adjourn at 10:45 P.M. Voting for:
Orr, Akin, Mayer. Voting against: Sprute. APIF, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved (O/~~c;,
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Larry hompson
City Administrator
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