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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.01.86 Council Minutes " r- r.' /~J'l.l MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR DECEMBER 1, 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 the following changes: a. Consider Request for Payment #2 - McNamara Contracting - Project 86-12. b. Consider Amending Terra 2nd Addition Developers Agreement. c. Remove item 11c from the consent agenda for discussion. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus to approve the minutes of the November 17, 1986 regular meeting. 4. Ed Barloon, 909 Westlyn Court, was present to complain about the snow removal in his cul-de-sac. The matter was directed to staff for consideration. 5. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance by reducing the rear yard setback requirements. The public hearing was continued until later in the meeting. 6. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider rezoning the NE~ of the NW~, Section 26 from R-1 to A-2 and to amend the Comprehensive Plan accordingly. Administrator Thompson explained that the rezoning would be re- quired for the land to be eligible for Ag Preserve. Mr. Thompson added that the land was not included in the pre-2000 municipal service area, and therefore, not anticipated to be developed in the near future. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 7. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Ordinance No. 086-185 rezoning the NE~ of the NW~, Section 26 from R-1 to A-2. APIF, motion carried. 8. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R107-86 amending the Comprehensive Plan by classifying the land use of the aforementioned property as long term Ag. APIF, motion carried. 9. Mayor Akin reopened the public hearing to consider the setback requirements. Mr. Thompson stated that the Planning Commission had recommended that the rear yard setback requirements be the same as side yard. because the existing re- quirements posed a hardship. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 10. Motion by Kelly, second by Mayer to adopt Ordinance No. 086-186 amending the zoning ordinance reducing the rear yard setback requirements per recommendation of the Planning Commission. APIF, motion carried. 11. The City Council next considered the following 1987 License and Permit applications: COMPANY TYPE Carey's Corner Grocery - 1021 3rd St. Tom Thumb - 420 Elm St. Tom Thumb - 22280 Chippendale Beer - Off Sale Beer - Off Sale Beer - Off Sale 256 COMPANY Budget Mart - 705 8th St. Red Owl - Townsedge Shopping Center Exchange Restaurant - 344 3rd St. James Jensen - 19224 Flagstaff Ave. Dan Reisinger - 20737 Akin Road Exchange Restaurant - 344 3rd St. Farmington Lanes - 27 5th St. TYPE Beer - Off Sale Beer - Off Sale Beer - On Sale Excavating Excavating Gaming Gaming It was noted that James Jensen's excavating permit would allow 50,000 cubic yards of fill to be removed and days of operation would be Monday through Sunday. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the aforementioned licenses and permits. APIF, motion carried. 12. The Council next considered a proposed ordinance amending the subdivision ordinance relating to waivers of platting. Administrator Thompson stated that he would like restrictions placed on the types of property which could be split administratively. Discussion followed regarding the types of restrictions. It was the consensus of the Council that the ordinance be redrafted and returned for further consideration. 13. Mayor Akin presented the General Services Superintendent Review Committee's recommendation as follows: a. Appoint Tom Kaldunski as a permanent full time employee. b. Manpower and equipment needs for General Services be reviewed. c. The position be reviewed again in six months. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to approve the Committee's recommendation. APIF, motion carried. 14. The City Council next considered the status of City Attorney Gorgos. Admini- strator Thompson explained that Mr. Gorgos intended to take the bar exam when it was offered, but did not intend to enter into full time practice. Mr. Thompson recommended that th~ law firm of Grannis, Grannis, Farrell. & Knut1?Oll be appointed as full tinE attorney. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to appoint Grannis, Grannis, Farrell & Knutson as Git~ Atto:ney :ffective Dec:mbe: 1, 19~6 and. that December be a transitional period durlng WhlCh tLme the Grannls flrm begln taklng over prosecutions. APIF, motion carried. 15. The Council directed the Administrator to send a letter of appreciation to the County Attorney for serving as City prosecutor during the past nine months. 16. The Council next considered a request by Stella Hammer to defer the interest on her special assessment until April, 1987. Administrator Thompson stated that it appeared the Council had the authority to defer the interest, but did not know if the County would allow it. Motion by Orr, second by Akin to defer the interest on Mrs. Hammer's assessments (Project 82-5) until April 1, 1987. APIF, motion carried. 17. The Council next considered a proposed increase in the sanitary sewer fees - (25%) and solid waste fees (8%). It was noted that MWCC charges and landfill fees had increased dramatically during the past years, and that the 1987 Budget reflected the increase. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to increase the 1987 Sewer Rates by 25% and the Solid Waste Rates by 8%. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve a Budget Adjustment transferring unused capital outlay funds to 1987 Park and Recreation. - ,-, r-, ,., "--, u', b. Approve a Request for Payment #2 - Ace Blacktopping - Project 86-4 and 86-8 - $20,899.26. c. Approve payment of the bills as submitted. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to approve a Request for Payment #3 - Peterson Excavating - Project 82-5 - $12,643.17. APIF, motion carried. 20. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to approve a Request for Payment #2 - McNamara Construction - Project 86-12 - $34,231.31. APIF, motion carried. 21. Administrator Thompson informed the Council that the developer of Terra 2nd Addition had requested that the Development Agreement be amended to eliminate the surety deposit. Mr. Thompson indicated that there were ways to reduce the surety but that it would require Council action. It was the consensus of the Council that the Development Agreement not be changed. 22. The Council expressed its condolences to the family of former Mayor and Council member Francis Ingersoh who past away recently. 23. Motion to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. ~ LT/mh