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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.01.82 Council Minutes ~----.----~:";--;;,- 33 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR FEBRUARY 1, 1982 1. The meeting Present: Mayor Absent: None A Iso Present: was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 P.M. Stegmaier, Members Cook, Kelly, Kuchera, Orr Attorney Gorgos, Deputy Clerk Finstuen 2. Motion by Kuchera, second by Cook to not approve the minutes of January 18, 1982. Councilman Kuchera explained that he did not agree with the action taken in Paragraph 4 of those minutes which refer to the donated parkland relative to the Whispering River Condominium development. He read excerpts from previous minutes and a memorandum from the City Administrator, and stated that he did not agree with the action taken in that paragraph and wanted to rescind it. Councilman Orr asked the Attorney for his recommendation regarding approval of minutes versus rescinding motions. A lengthy discussion followed on whether or not the minutes were written correctly, or if the action taken was what Mr. Kuchera disagreed with. They considered such things as (a) whether recommendations from Boards and Commissions and Department Heads should be taken and, (b) whether members of the Council understood the motions they are voting on. Mr. Kuchera suggested that perhaps the City was pampering the developer. Mr. Orr submitted that this developer should be treated the same as others. After extensive debate, the Mayor asked for a vote on the motion. Voting for: Cook, Kuchera. Voting against: Stegmaier,Orr. Abstaining: Kelly. Motion not carried. 3. Motion by Orr, second by Stegmaier to approve the minutes of January 18, 1982 as written. Voting for: Stegmaier, Orr. Voting against: Cook, Kuchera. Abstaining:. Kelly, Motion not carried. 4. With the voting deadlocked, the Council called upon the Attorney for alternatives. He informed them that since the deed for the parkland had already been delivered it would require a vacation procedure. In the event that a petition to vacate was instituted by the Council, it would require a 4/5 vote in favor of the action after a hearing was held. It being apparent that the vacation would not be approved, motion by Cook, second by Orr to approve the minutes of January 18, 1982 as presented. Voting for: Stegmaier, Cook, Orr. Voting against: Kuchera. Abstaining: Kelly. Motion carried. 5. Motion by Kelly, second by Kuchera to approve the minutes of January 25, 1982 as presented. APIF, motion carried. 6. Motion by Kuchera, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R5-82 Rat i fyi rig Mutua 1 Staff Agreement to extend by'90 days the Metropolitan Council Review of the Farmington Comprehensive.Plan. APIF, moUon carried. 7. Motion by Kelly, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution No. R6-82 Initiating a proposed specially assessable municipal improvement and ordering a report on Project 82-1 and 82-2 sewer, water, and street-<6d-.-~ improvement, 8th Street. APIF, motion carried. 8. Motion by Kuchera, second by Orr that, as recommended in a memo dated 1/25/82, Robert Schmitz be hired as Arena Supervisor. APIF, motion carried. 9. Motion by Cook, second by Kuchera to approve the list of bills for payment as presented. APIF, motion carried. 10. Motion by Kuchera, second by Orr to approve the purchase of a Storage Cabinet from Thelen Furniture in the amount of $233.00 and a budget adjustment in the same amount with the money to come from the contingency account. APIF, motion carried. 11. Councilman Orr informed the Council that it was his intention to make a motion at the next regular meeting to purchase recording equipment for the Council Chambers. He stated that he felt it was necessary to record the exact proceedings so that some of the current misunderstandings regarding motions would hopefully not recur; and that the equipment should be paid for by deducting $50 per month from the Councilmembers checks for the next six months, 12. The Council briefly discussed a memorandum on OSHA requirements from the League of Minnesota Cities. 13. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 8:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~tv - ^'. j~ Karen M. Finstuen Deputy Clerk APPROVED: p, /t If')' KMF/sz