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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
MAY 16, 1983
1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmembers Cook, Orr, Sprute, Kelly
Absent: None
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Cook
2. It was the concensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the May 2,
1983 regular meeting.
3. There were no Department Head comments.
4. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R28-83 setting a
public hearing on June 6, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers to con-
sider Terra Plat Addition. APIF motion carried.
5. Bill Ford requested clarification as to whether or not the new Watershed
Management Ordinance would retroactively be applied on Terra Plat. The Council
indicated that the ordinance would probably be applied but would take no action
until the Public Hearing.
6. City Engineer Glenn Cook presented plans and specifications for Improvement
Projects 83-1 Sanitary Sewer Lateral; 83-2 Water Lateral; and 83-3 Storm Sewer
Lateral for Dakota County Estates. Mr. Cook explained that all service connection
had been placed above the water table. Mr. Cook added that the bid opening
would be June 10, 1983 at 2:00 P.M. at the Council Chambers, and will be con-
sidered by the Council onJune 20, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution R29-83 approving the plans
and specifications for Improvement Projects 83-1, 83-2, 83-3 (Dakota County
Estates) and ordering advertisement of bids. APIF, motion carried.
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7. Mr. Cook presented plans and specifications for Improvement Project 83-4-
Street Improvement for Dakota County Estates. Mr. Cook stated that the bid
opening should be June 17, 1983 at 2:00 P.M. at the Civic Center but could be
considered by the Council at the same time Projects 83-1 through 83-3 are
considered. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to adopt Resolution R30-83 approving
the plans and specifications for Improvement Project 83-4 to Dakota County Estates
and ordering the advertisements of bids. APIF, motion carried.
8. Motion by Cook, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution R31-83 approving the
amendment of special conditions as stated in the Lakeville-Farmington Sewer
System Rehabilitation Step 3 Grant. APIF, motion carried.
9. Discussion followed concerning a refund to Lawrence Schweich for the unused
portion of the 1983 liquor license. Discussion centered on the need to issue
separate licenses with separate fees or if a license should be transferred with
an administrative fee. Mayor Akin read aloud a letter he received froG the
Farmington Chamber of Commerce recommending the City refund the license.
Councilman Sprute indicated that State Law provided certain conditions must be
met before the Council may refund a license, and Mr. Schweich had not provided
information showing that he met those conditions. Motion by Orr, second by
Kelly that Lawrence Schweich be rebated the amount of his 1983 liquor license
fees pro rated to nine months, less $200.00 administrative cost. Motion by
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Sprute, second by Cook to amend the original motion to provide that the re-
bate be granted upon condition that a medical report be submitted indicating
that Mr. Schweich could no longer continue operating the Grain Exchange.
On the motion to amend; Voting for: Sprute, Cook. Voting against: Akin,
Orr, Kelly. Motion failed. On the original motion; Voting for; Orr,
Kelly. Voting against; Sprute, Akin, Cook. Motion failed.
10. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution R32-83 to establish
a liquor license transfer fee of $300.00 to be renewed annually. APIF,
motion carried.
11. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the transfer of the liquor license
from Garold Barney to Phillip Skarda dba The Grain Exchange, contingent
upon receipt of the $300.00 transfer fee. APIF. Motion carried
12. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly that Lawrence Schweich be rebated the
amount of his 1983 liquor license fees pro rated to nine months,less the
$300.00 administrative fee. Voting for: Orr, Kelly, Akin, Cook. Voting
against: Sprute. Motion carried.
13; Bill Hince was commended for his efforts in resolving the sanitary sewer
problems and reforestatiom program.
14. Ford Anderson presented a proposal for a horse race track facility to be
located in the northern part of Farmington, Mr. Anderson requested that the
Council adopt a resolution endorsing such a facility in Farmington. Motion
by Akin, second by Cook to adopt Resolution R33-83 supporting a horse racing
facility in Farmington. APIF, motion carried.
15. The Council deferred action on the Farmington Eagles Club liquor license
application and a proposed resolution adopting a policy for sewer bypass.
16. Police Chief Stan Whittingham presented an ordinance amending the City
Parking and Traffic Ordinance. Chief Whittingham stated that the change would
combine Chapters 9-1 and 9-2, and incorporate certain Minnesota Statutes so
violators could be prosecuted under the City Code. Motion by Sprute, second
by Cook to adopt Ordinance 083-146 amending Chapters 9-1 and 9-2 of the City
Code relating to Parking and Traffic regulations. APIF, motion carried.
17. John Doyle of Marigold Foods, Inc., presented a proposal to increase
capacity of the operations in Farmington. Mr. Doyle requested that the City
Council consider issuing $2.7 million industrial development revenue bonds
to help finance the project. r'10tion by Kelly, second by Sprute to adopt
Resolution No. R34-83 setting a public hearing on June 6, 1983 at 7:15 P.M.
in the Council Chambers to consider granting preliminary approval of $2.7
million industrial development revenue bonds. APIF motion carried.
18. Upon recommendation of the Police Chief and Fire Chief, Motion by Sprute,
second by Cook to adopt Ordinance 083-147 establishing a fire lane policy.
APIF, motion carried. -
19. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to recommend that the Planning Commission
issue the two commercial excavation permits presently under consideration and
that the Administrator work with the Planning Commission in revising the
present ordinance. APIF, motion carried.
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20. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to approve the consent agenda as
follows:
a. Approve budget adjustments
b. Accept resignation of Sandy Zellmer
c.Advertise the position of Clerk/Typist
APIF, motion carried.
21. Motion by Cook, second by Orr to approve the bills as presented. APIF,
motion carried.
22. Mayor Akin called a special meeting for May 18, 1983 at the Burnsville
City Hall for the County Road Turnback meeting, 7:45 P.M.
23. Mayor Akin called a special meeting for May 31, 1983 in the Council
Chambers to discuss the new fire hall with the Fire Chief, 7:00 P.M.
24. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to meet in executive session to discuss
the police officer contract. APIF, motion carried.
25. The Council adjourned at 11:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
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