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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.20.83 Council Minutes 179 MINUTES CDUNCI L MEETING REGULAR JUNE 20, 1983 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Akin at 7:00 P.M. Present: Akin, Cook, Kelly, Orr, Sprute. Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson. 2. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the May 18, 1983 special meeting, with the inclusion of the letter from Ernie Ahlberg to the County Board of Commissioners, and the June 6, 1983 regular meeting. 3. The Council issued certificates of volunteer recognition to the Vo Tech Linemen's School for their help in the installation of the softball lights and to Tom Ryan. 4. Administrator Thompson informed the City Council that the City had been awarded a grant by the Environmental Protection Agency for funding the Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Motion by Sprute, second by Cook to adopt Resolution No. R41-83, accepting the Sewer Rehabilitation Grant. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion by Sprute, second by Cook to adopt Resolution No. R42-83 ordering the advertisement of bids for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project. APIF, motion carried. 6. Motion by Sprute, second by Cook to adopt Resolution No. R43-83 approving the Engineering Agreement for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project. APIF, motion carried. 7. Patricia Johnson, the Chairperson for the Committee to Save the Farmington Depot, informed the City Council that she had met with the representatives of the Milwaukee Road Railroad Company and they had indicated it would be agree- able to move the Depot 30 feet to the east from its present site. Ms. Johnson indicated that the Depot would still retain its historical value at that lo- cation. Ms. Johnson stated that there was a federal grant program available to help fund some of the costs involved with the rehabilitation of the Depot but needed some financial commitment from the City. Mr. Thompson stated that the Downtown Task Force had gone on record as recommending that the City Council offer financial assistance to the Committee. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Committee obtain estimates necessary for the rehab- ilitation of the Depot and report back to the City Council. 8. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider amending the zoning ordinance by further defining manufactured homes. ~1ayor Akin con- tinued the hearing until later in the meeting. 9. The City Council considered the bids for Projects 83-1, 83-2, 83-3, 83-4. The apparent low bid for Projects 83-1 through 83-3 was Arcon Construction with a bid of $493,563.25. The apparent low bid for Project 83-4 was Lund Asphalt at $228,270.00. Administrator Thompson recommended that action on the bids be deferred until the County Board had approved the plat of Dakota County Estates. ~- 180 10. Mayor Akin called a special meeting for Monday, June 27, 1983 at 6:00 P.M. at the Council Chambers to consider the bids of Projects 83-1 through 83-4, and to discuss the rehabilitation of the railroad Depot. 11. Mayor Akin reopened the public hearing on amending the zoning ordinance. Rick Middlestadt asked if this ordinance would prohibit all types of manufactured housing within the City. Councilman Orr indicated that this ordinance would only apply to manufactured homes and not manufactured buildings. Kevin Draz asked if this ordinance would restrict manufactured homes to certain districts. Mayor Akin indicated that it would. Karen Petrofske asked if there were any districts a- vailable for manufactured homes and if so, if there were certain lot and size requirements. Mayor Akin indicated that there was a district in the north part of the City and that there were certain restrictions. Councilman Orr noted that the Manufactured Home Association of Minnesota was notified of the hearing and was not in attendance. Mayor Akin closed the hearing. 12. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to adopt Ordinance 083-148, an or- dinance amending the Farmington zoning ordinance by further defining Manufactured Homes. Voting for: Akin, Cook, Kelly, Orr, Sprute. Voting against: None. Motion carried. 13. The City Council discussed the planning services agreement. Mayor Akin indicated that he felt the City did not need a written contract and that the Planner should be retained on an as needed basis. Mayor Akin added that if a contract were approved, it should have a clause addressing conflicts of interest. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to extend the planning services agreement until December 31, 1983. Voting for: Cook, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Akin, Sprute. Motion carried. 14. It was the consensus of the Council to defer action on the liquor li- cense ordinance and to direct staff to forward copies of the proposed liquor license ordinance to the affected licensees. 15. Administrator Thompson reported that the Park and Rec Board had re- viewed the present parkland dedication ordinance, and recommended that the City Council not include commercial and industrial subdivisions within the provisions of the ordinance. Councilman Sprute indicated that commercial and industrial subdivisions should pay towards parkland dedication because they do create a need for additional park space. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to adopt an ordinance which requires new industrial or commercial subdivisions to pay $600.00 per acre fee for parkland dedication. Voting for: Sprute. Voting against: Akin, Cook, Kelly, Orr. Motion failed. 16. Motion by Cook, second by Sprute that policies be established allowing the administrator the authority to schedule the Building Inspectors hours within the guidelines of the operating budget. APIF, motion carried. 17~ The City Council considered parking problems within the downtown area. Several ideas were presented regarding alleviating the problem. The City Council directed Staff to follow up on the ideas and report back at the next Council meeting. 18. notion by Orr, second by Cook to approve the consent agenda as fol- lows :' 1 ~1 A. Approve the fiscal year 1984 budget calendar. B. Approve consumption and display license for the Farmington Arena. C. Authorize Credit Union membership for City Employees. D. Approve the bills. E. Approve attendance of the Finance Director and the Administrator at Computer School in Duluth, July 26 - 28, 1983. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R44-83 ap- proving applications for a park and recreation area development grants for $4,625.00 and $6,300.00. APIF, motion carried. 20. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R45-83 sup- porting the earliest possible completion of the extension of the Lafayette Freeway to its connection with the TH 52 - 55. APIF, motion carried. 21. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the liquor license transfer from Phillip Skarda dba The Grain Exchange to Kenneth Anlauf dba The Grain Exchange. APIF, motion carried. 22. Mayor Akin read a letter from Metro Cable, Inc. indicating their interest in promoting the public access channel. It was the consensus of the Council that the Mayor investigate the possibility of City officials appearing on the local access channel. 23. Mayor Akin read a letter from the State of Minnesota indicating it plans to vacate the state highway garage within the City of Farmington. The Council expressed its regrets and disappointment over the action. It was the con- sensus of the Council that the staff investigate the possibility of the City purchasing the property. 24. Administrator Thompson updated the City Council on the possible up- grading of Ash Street and the surface water management in the southern por- tion of the City. Mayor Akin indicated that the long range solution to the. problem may include annexation. Mayor Akin added that annexation should not be used if it is strongly opposed by the township. It was the consensus of the Council to discuss the matter at a future meeting. 25. The Council directed Staff to closely monitor noxious weeds and unkempt lawns within the City. 26. Robert Stegmaier, Sr. presented a preliminary proposal for a grocery store, deli, gas station and recreation hall to be located in the northern portion of the City. The Council directed Mr. Stegmaier to forward his pro- posal to the Planning Commission. 27. The Council adjourned at 10:00 P.M.