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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.05.82 Council Minutes 49 ~ MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR APRIL 5, 1982 1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Stegmaier, Members Cook, Kelly, Kuchera, Orr Absent: None Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos 2. Motion by Orr, second by Cook to approve the minutes of March 15, 1982 as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to approve the minutes of March 22, 1982 as presented. APIF, motion carried. 4. The Council considered the request of the Farmington Housing & Redevelopment Authority as the owner of property at 431 Third Street to replace the sidewalk on the south side of that building (Spruce Street), to realign and replace the curb, and to provide for boulevard plantings. It was shown that the approximate cost of the sidewalk replacement would be $1,720 and that the total estimated cost of work to be performed by outside contractors, by engineers and for materials furnished for planning would be $1,820. The staff presentation also showed that preparation for the work would be done with General Services personnel at an approximate cost of $401.56. The discussion that followed indicated that the cost of this project could best be handled by a budget adjustment which would transfer from the contingency to the General Services capital outlay in the amount of $1,820 and further to authorize an expenditure from General Services capital outlay of $1,820 and further to authorize an expenditure from account number #48 General Services for $1,720. Motion by Kuchera, second by Stegmaier that the above work hereby be auth- orized and that it be accomplished on the basis of informal competitive quotations. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion by Cook, second by Kuchera to approve the capital outlay request of General Services for purchase of two dumpsters from Rayfo Equipment at a total of $506.00. APIF, motion carried. 6. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to approve the capital outlay request of the Liquor Store for purchase of a wine rack from Hanson Beverage at a total of $200.00. APIF, motion carried. 7. The Council than took up a memorandum from Recreation Manager James Bell dealing with the proposed maintenance agreement for trails with Dakota County. The County was proposing that cities within the county enter into a maintenance agreement dealing with the maintenance cost of bike trails, whether or not there now exist any trails within the municipality. The discussion hinged on the idea that it did not make good sense to enter into any agreement for the maintenance of an improvement which was not yet in existence. There seemed, however, to be a consensus on the Council that when and if bike trails were proposed or being considered that such an agreement would be appropriate. There was no action taken. 8. Motion by Kuchera, second by Kelly to accept the offer of a donation from t~e Farmington Lions Club of an exercise trail to be installed along the Vermillion River running approximately from the parkland north of Main Street to an area adjacent to the Ice Arena. APIF, motion carried. c:;o V' 9. Motion by Kuchera, second by Orr to authorize the attendance of 10 volunteer firemen to the annual training school at a cost of $230.00. APIF, motion carried. 10. The Council then took up the matter of Agricultural Preserves. Several members in the audience took part in the discussion with the Council. The discussion revolved around a memorandum from the City Administrator dated March 31, 1982 in which was set forth the background on this matter in the City of Farmington and also the various features of an Agricultural Preserve program as provided for by State statute. Motion by Kuchera, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution NO.K12-82 which establishes an Agricultural Preserve program within the City of Farmington in accordance with the 1980 Metropolitan Agricultural Preserve Act (MN Statute 566), that the staff hereby be auth- orized and directed to prepare the necessary steps to implement a program and that the City Planner hereby amend the Comprehensive Plan accordingly. APIF, motion carried. 11. The Council read a letter from the DONntolr.Jn Bake Shoppe,signed by Mr. Carroll Westenberg, in which he requested that the Council consider erecting signs in front of his business, limiting the parking in two spaces to 10-minute parking. The reason for his request was the high customer count involved in his business and the complaints he was receiving from his customers concerning lack of parking spaces. Motion by Kelly, second by Kuchera that the General Services Department erect signs limiting the parking to 10 minutes for two parking spaces in or near the DONntown Bake Shoppe between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Kelly, second by Kuchera to adjust the fees levied earlier on the Farmington-Shakopee Association for subdivision waivers granted from a total of $150 to a total of $100. APIF, motion carried. 13. At the request of Mr. Jim Godfrey the Council instructed staff to prepare an amendment to the City Code which would allON the keeping of horses in certain situations other than by farmers. 14. The official City audit for the period ending December 31, 1981 was presented to the Council by City Auditors, Don Anfinson, and Ken ~t~~. A review of the audit showed an overall healthy financial condition and a favorable direction of the trends established. The auditors did, hONever, urge the Council that an objective be established to accumulate a surplus in the General Fund with which to deal with unforeseen emergencies and the lack of tax revenues, the first part of the year. 15. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to approve the payment of the bills as presented in the total amount of $26,216.45. APIF, motion ~arried. 16. Motion by Kuchera, second by Cook to approve the attendance at Park & Recreation Workshops on April 14, 1982 by Park & Recreation personnel at a total cost of $25.00. APIF, motion carried. 17. Motion by Kelly, second by Kuchera to approve the follONing tax abate- ments requested by the Dakota County Assessor: Mary McAndrew - Parcel 14-33900-012-01 - Reduce assessed value from $16,443 to $14,000. Alan Hauge - Parcel 14-57600-022-06 - Reduce assessed value from $10,224 to $9,074. APIF, motion carried. Council minutes - April 5, 1982 - continued 51 18. Motion by Kelly, second by Stegmaier designating the Administrator as the official negotiator in upcoming negotiations with Minnesota Teamsters Local Number 320 representing the Farmington Police Officers and authorized use of the services of the City's labor relations consultant, Labor Relations, Inc. as needed. APIF, motion carried. 19. The Council took up the matter of the employment agreement with the City Administrator referring to a memorandum from the City Administrator dated March 30, 1982 with attachments. Motion by Stegmaier, second by Orr that the agreement be approved as presented, at which time the Mayor called for discussion and at which time Member Orr asked if amendments to the main motion were in order, receiving an affirmative reply from the Chair. 20. Motion by Orr, second by Stegmaier that the salary be established at $2,800 per month. Voting for: Stegmaier, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Cook, Kuchera. Motion carried. 21. Motion by Cook, second by Orr that auto reimbursement be established at $150 per month. Voting for: Cook, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Stegmaier, Kuchera. Motion carried. 22. Motion by Cook, second by Kuchera thct~he severence benefit be established at 30 working days. Voting for: Cook, Kelly, Kuchera. Voting against: Stegmaier, Orr. Motion carried. 23. Motion by Stegmaier, second by Kelly that annual earned vacation be established at 20 days. APIF, motion carried. 24. Motion by Cook, second by Kuchera that the maximum allowable accumulation of the vacation time be 30 days. APIF, motion carried. 25. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr that the non-metropolitan mileage reimbursement rate be 20~ per mile. Voting for: Stegmaier, Cook, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Kuchera. Motion carried. 26. The Mayor then called for a vote on the main motion as amended. Voting for: Stegmaier, Cook, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Kuchera. Motion carried. 27. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Deputy Clerk to execute the amended agreement. Voting for: Stegmaier, Cook, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Kuchera. Motion carried. 28. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly authorizing the necessary budget adjust- ment to provide funds for the implementation of the above agreement from the contingency account. Voting for: Stegmaier, Cook, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Kuchera. Motion carried. 29. The Council reviewed the material which was being sent to the Metropolitan Council as revisions and additions to the City's Comprehensive Plan as compiled in an addendum to the Council meeting of April 5, 1982 and covered in a memorandum to the Council from the City Planner dated April 1, 1982. There was a consensus of the Council that this material be approved and sent forward. 30. Mr. Joe Harris, who now represents the City of Farmington on the Dakota County Board of Commissioners as a result of redistricting, introduced himself and spoke briefly with the Council. 31. The Council was informed that an easement could be obtained from the owner of the property in connection with Improvement 82-1, east side of 8th Street, for $1,000 and a committment to construct barricades at the City's cost ($300). Motion by Cook, second by Kuchera that the staff be , authorized to secure said easement based on the above. APIF, motion carried. 32. Motion by Orr, second by Kuchera to adopt Resolution No.R13-82 which orders an Improvement No. 82-1, east side of 8th Street and sets the taking of bids on such work as follows: Project 82-1 (a) , Sewer Sub-Trunk 1 0 : 00 A. M . , Apri 1 30, 1982 g~-~ Project 82+ (trl , Water 10:00 A.M. , Apr i 1 30, 1982 'ecf-,-3 Project 82 1 (c.}, Street Improvement 10:30 A.M., Ap r i 1 30, 1982 APIF, motion carried. 33. The City Attorney informed the Council that in the matter of the Whispering River Condominium development on Division Street, the Court had taken under advisement the motion for summary judgement; that James and Therese Reisinger as developers, had moved to intervene in the matter and that the Court had taken both motions under advisement. 34. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 10:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~r~ City Administrator APPROVED: 4/19/ j?-' WJF/sz