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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.17.86 Council Minutes 15 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR NOVEMBER 17, 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: Adtninistrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis. 2. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following changes: 1. Remove item 11b - Ambulance Crew Quarters - from the consent agenda for general discussion. 2. Consider setting a public hearing to consider the vacation of utility easements within Block 3, Greenway Addition, City of Farmington. 3. Appoint a member to the Metropolitan Airports Commission Airlake Airport Study Advisory Commission. 4. Discuss EDC membership appointment and tenure. 5. Discuss the memo relating to the turnaround vehicle for the Fire Department. 6. Discuss the 1987 Council goals and objectives. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the November 3, 1986 regular meeting and November 5, 1986 special meeting. 4. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to set a public hearing for December 1, 1986 at 7:15 P.M. to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance by reducing rear yard setback requirements. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to set a public hearing for December 1, 1986 at 7:15 P.M. to consider rezoning the NEt of the NW! of Section 26, Tl14N, R20W from R-1 Residential to A-2 Agricultural and amending the Comprehensive Plan. APIF, motion carried. 6. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to set a public hearing for December 15, 1986 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the vacation of sanitary sewer easements within Block 3, Greenway Addition. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R103-86 relating to the Met Council Sludge/Ash Certificate of Need. APIF, motion carried. 8. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R104-86 certifying the list of delinquent municipal service accounts. APIF, motion carried. 9. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider the following liquor licenses: Farmington Lanes December 1986 1987 Liquor 1987 Sunday 1987 Liquor 1987 Sunday 1987 Liquor 1987 Sunday W.J. Lucid's Steak House Longbranch Saloon & Eatery 16 1987 Club 1987 Sunday 1987 Club 1987 Sunday Chris Tenser, representing W.J. Lucid's Steak House indicated that his clients were anticipating opening on December 8, 1986 and were looking forward to doing business in Farmington. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. VFW American Legion 10. Mayor Akin noted that the Council had pro rated liquor licenses in the past. Councilmember Orr also noted that 1987 fees had not been set and were subject to change. Motion by Mayer, second by Kelly to approve the 1986 Liquor License for W.J. Lucid's Steak House effective December 1, 1986 and to pro rate the license fee accordingly. APIF, motion carried. 11. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to approve the aforementioned 1987 Liquor, Club and Sunday licenses. APIF, motion carried. 12. The City next considered the specifications for the Fire/Rescue Truck. Administrator Thompson stated that he had reviewed the specifications with the City Attorney and indicated that additional "housekeeping" changes were required. Attorney Grannis stated that wherever a specific make and model part is specifieG it should include "or its equivalent to be determined by..." unless the listing of a specific model would not give an advantage to a bidder. Mayor Akin in- dicated that he felt the cost was excessive. Administrator Thompson stated that the financing of the vehicle should be reviewed thoroughly before bids were let. Fire Chief Kuchera stated that he felt the costs were not excessive if the 20 year life expectancy was considered. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to approve the specifications with proposed changes and to order the advertisement of bids to be opened December 23, 1986. APIF, motion carried. 13. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to adopt Ordinance No. 086-184 relating to street/curb breaking permits and Resolution No. R105-86 relating to street/curb breaking permit fees. APIF, motion carried. 14. The review of the General Services Superintendent was tabled until December 1, 1986. It was also acknowledged that the General Services Superintendent's anniversary date was December 1, 1986. , ~ 15. Administrator Thompson presented a proposal from the Senior Center Ad'visory Committee for improving the southwest area of the senior center building. Mr. Thompson explained that the Committee was seeking conceptual approval of the plan. It was noted that potential conflict could occur during the move regarding the use of the building, It was acknowledged that the City would match the initial phase of the improvement with the budgeted window replacement. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to endorse the concept and to designate the City Admini- strator as the Council representative in coordinating the use of the building during the renovation. APIF, motion carried. 16. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve Contractor Payment #2 - Petersen Excavating - Project 82-5 $51,099.64. b. Approve the 1986 Budget Transfers as submitted. c. Approve a request to attend school - Police Department. d. Approve a request to attend computer symposium - Finance Department. 17 e. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 17. The Council next considered a petition by Robert Stegmaier to annex the S~ of the SW!, Section 12, Tl14N, R20W (80 acres) from the City of Lakeville. Mr. Stegmaier indicated that he would like to develop the property, but the City of Lakeville would not extend the services. It was the consensus of the Council that if the City agreed to annex the 80 acres, it would be contingent upon the City of Lakeville agreeing to the annexation and the Metropolitan Council allowing services to be extended to the property. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R106-86 approving the annexation request as submitted contingent upon the aforementioned conditions. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to designate the City Administrator as the City's representative to the MAC Airlake Airport Study Advisory Committee and Councilmember Orr to serve as laison to the Administrator. APIF, motion carried. 19. It was the consensus of the Council that the Council's representative to the Economic Development Commission be appointed for one year terms to be made at the annual organizational meeting. 20. Nick Pedersen approached the Council regarding the "ELvira" sign on T.H. 50 just west of the Christian Life Church. Mayor Akin stated that he had viewed the sign and felt that it was offensive. It was the consensus of the Council that the Administrator forward a letter to Nagele signs stating the Council's objections and to request that the Planning Commission review the billboard ordinance relating to the types of advertising displays. 21. Administrator Thompson informed the Council that the matter of police vehicle transfers was being researched by staff and did not have a recommendation. 22. It was the consensus that Council goals and objectives for 1987 be placed on the January 19, 1987 agenda. 23. Motion by Mayer, second by Orr to approve a capital outlay request $1,500 to fix the overhead door at City Hall and to remodel the Police Department for Ambulance quarters, and to approve the corresponding budget adjustment. APIF, motion carried. 24. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, LT/mh Approved 1 ~I /0 b .