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M I :JUTES
COUtJC I L MEET I NG
REGULAR
MARCH 21, 1983
1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmembers Cook, Kelly, Orr, Sprute
Absent: None
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Rosene,
Finance Director Henneke, & Planner Tooker
2. The minutes of the March 7, 1983 Council meeting were approved by the
consensus of the Council with the correction that "Natural Gas Company"
in paragraph 3 be changed to 'INatro Gas Company".
3. During Department Head comments, General Services Superintendent Bill
Hince stated that he had ordered trees on the 24th of February for the
reforestation project.
4. Park & Recreation Director Jim Bell stated that the Arena would close
this Sunday and would reopen on the 27th of June.
5. Don Anfinson, of Anfinson, Hendrickson, & Co., was present to discuss
the 1982 Audit report. Mr. Anfinson stated that the General Fund balance
had increased $44,000 but should be increased further. Mr. Anfinson stated
that total fund equity had increased $64,000. Mr. Anfinson stated that,
overall, the City had a good financial year.
6. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R7-83, a
Resolution Recognizing and Endorsing the Sale of VFW Buddy Poppies. APIF,
motion carried.
7. Motion by Cook, second by Orr to approve the bills as presented. APIF,
motion carried.
8. The Council discussed a recommendation from the Planning Commission to
amend the zoning ordinance to include townhomes as a special exception within
the R-2 and R-4 Districts. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to set a public
hearing for April 4, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center to consider amending
the zoning ordinance to include townhomes as a special exception within the
R-2 & R-4 Districts; and to further consider defining townhomes and multiple
dwellings. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to amend the motion to consider
at the public hearing amending the zoning ordinance to delete multiple
unit housing within R-2 & R-4 Districts. Voting for the amendment: All
Present In Favor. Voting for the original motion: All Present In Favor.
9. Motion by Kelly, second by Cook to extend the City Plannerls contract
to June 30, 1983. APIF, motion carried.
10. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 8:00 P.M. to consider the preliminary
plat approval of Dakota County Estates. Comments were heard from City Planner
Charles Tooker, the Developerls Engineer Bill Block, City Engineer Bob Rosene,
and Developer Jack Benedict. The following conditions from the Planning Commission
were read by Charles Tooker:
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1) that a grading permit be obtained from the DNR for the proposed
ponding area.
2) that the storage pond have a capac i ty for a 100 year flood.
3) that the storm sewer needs of the plat and area west of County
Road #31 be addressed.
4) that the sanitary sewer be lowered by 2 feet.
. ~ 11. Most discussion during the public hearing centered around installation of
See ~\4 1~~3. storm sewer at a future date. Mayor Akin and Councilman Orr stated that a s+O~~
D9 Me" \ sewer district should be established and future subdivisions be assessed for
installation of future storm sewer. Mayor Akin closed the publlc hearing.
12. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R9-83, a Resolution
Approving the Preliminary Plat of Dakota County Estates contingent upon the
Developer obtaining a grading permit from the Department of Natural Resources
for Lots No. 3,4,5,31,32,33, & 34; and that the Developer be made aware that
the plat may be assessed for future storm sewer. Voting for: Akin, Cook, Kelly,
Orr. Voting against: Sprute. Motion carried. Councilman Sprute stated that
he did not have enough time to consider all points of the plat and indicated
that he was still not in favor of the ponding area due to safety reasons.
13. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to accept a petition for improvements to
Dakota County Estates by Developer Jack Benedict. APIF, motion carried.
14. Mayor Akin called a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 30,
1983 at 5:00 P.M. at the Civic Center for the purpose of drafting a developerls
agreement between the City and Jack Benedict.
15. Norman Hansen was present on behalf of the Farmington Eagles Club to
request that the City Council adopt a resolution endorsing special legislation
which would waive the 15 year waiting requirement necessary to obtain a liquor
license. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R8-83,
Endorsing Legislation to Waive the 15 year existence-requirement r~the
Farmington Eagles Club On-Sale Liquor License. APIF, motion carried.
Mayor Akin stated that the City Council would consider adopting a resolution
which would give the Councills intent to issue a license during the next City
Council meeting.
16. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully su mitted,
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Cit Administrator
APPROVED:
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