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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.15.83 Council Minutes 199 MINUTES COUNC I L MEET! NG REGULAR AUGUST 15, 1983 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Akin at 7:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Akin, Members Cook, Kelly, Orr, Sprute. Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Cook. 2. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes of the August 1, 1983 regular meeting. 3. Joseph Harris, County Commissioner of the 1st District, introduced himself to the Council and indicated he would answer any questions the Council may have. The Council asked questions concerning the improvement of County Road #31 south of Ash Street, the proposed turnback of County Roads #74 and #64, and City costs incurred during the Dakota County Fair. Mr. Harris stated that he would look into these matters. 4. City Engineer Glenn Cook presented the bid tabulations for the sewer rehabilitation project. Bids were received as follows: Name of Firm National Power Rodding Corp. Visu Sewer and Clean & Seal Solidification Inc. ProfesslonalServices Group Nelson Construction, Inc. Total Base Bid $ 92, 111. 50 97,544.60 169,961.00 206,835.90 449,499.00 5. Engineer Cook recommended that the bid of National Power Rodding Corp. be accepted contingent upon review and approval of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Questions were raised by the Council regarding the discrepancy between the high and low bid. Mr. Cook stated that the high bidder probably submitted his bid without thoroughly reviewing the plans and specifications. Attorney Gorgos stated that the Council could accept the bids at this time contingent upon approval by the MWCC and the MPCA but did not have to sign the contract until they received full satisfaction regarding the added interest cost incurred during the bond sale delay. Motion by Kelly, second by Cook to adopt Resolution No. R63-83 accepting the bid of National Power Rodding Corp. for the sewer rehabilitation project. APIF, motion carried. 6. Engineer Cook stated that because of the amount of the low bid, he would be pursuing the possibility of increasing the scope of the project to include addi- tional rehabil itation of the sewer lines. 7. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider amending the City Code relating mineral extraction and commercial excavation. Mayor Akin stated that the major purpose of the ordinance would be to control mineral extraction throughout the City and to provide for the rehabilitation of the land once the mining operation ceased. Councilman Orr stated that he agreed with the Planning Commission in that the City Council should conduct the public hearings relating to the issuance of the mineral extraction permits. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 8. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to adopt Ordinance No. 083-150 an ordinance re- lating to mineral extraction and grading as recommended by the Planning Commission. APIF, motion carried. 'lOf 0 ..:...; 9. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider the rezoning of a portion of Lot 1, Block 5, and Lot 1, Block 4 replat of Westview Acres from B-2 to R-3. Gil Gilbertson stated that one reason for the zoning change was to correct a discrepancy which occurred when he deeded a 23 foot easement to the City of Farmington to accomodate sewer and water extensions. Mayor Akin closed the pub 1 i c hea ring. 10. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Ordinance No. 083-151 rezoning Lot 1, Block 4 replat of Westview Acres and a portion of Lot 1, Block 5 replat of Westview Acres from B-2 to R-3. APIF, motion carried. . 11. Administrator Thompson presented a proposal by Duo Plastics to construct a 312' x 601 addition to their current factory. Mr. Thompson stated that a part of the proposal was a request for tax increment financing and the salle of an industrial development revenue bond which would require two public hearings. Mr. Thompson stated that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority had recommended amending the present tax increment finance plan. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Res- olution No. R64-83 calling for a public hearing for September 6, 1983 at 7:00~M. to consider amending the tax increment finance plan. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R65-8~ setting a public hearing for September 6, 1983 at City Hall to consider granting preliminary approval of the sale of $250,000 industrial revenue bonds. APIF, motion carried. 13. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to renew the lease for the property located at 319 2nd Street, on a month to month basis for $175.00 per month. APIF, motion carried. 14. Motion by Orr, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R66-83 approving appli- cation for the Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Loan to be used for the watershed management program. APIF, motion carried. 15. Attorney Gorgos presented a proposed ordinance to amend the City Code relating to the issuance of Liquor licenses. Mr. Gorgos stated that the proposed ordinance would bring the City Code into conformance with State Law relating to certification of fiscal responsibility. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to adopt Ordinance No. 083-152, an ordinance amending the City Code relating to the issuance of Liquor Licenses. APIF, motion carried. 16. It was the consensus of the Council to withhold codification of this ordinance until the entire ordinance has been reviewed and acted upon in the near future. It was also the consensus of the Council that the review of the ordinance should be placed on the October 17, 1983 agenda. 17. Gary Kummer was present to request a variance from:the State Fire Code regarding a work order issued by the State Fire Marshal. Attorney Gorgos stated that the City did not have the authority to actually grant the variance, but any variance must be either approved or denied by the City Council before action may be taken by the Fire Marshal. Mayor Akin read letters from the City Fire Chief and the City Building Inspector con- cerning this matter. Motion by Akin, second by Cook to deny the variance request. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve transient merchant ,temporary outdoor exhibition, and temporary beer licenses and waive the fee for the Fire Dept. b. Approve the budget adjustments for the ice arena. c. Approve the request to attend the Arena Hanager & Maintenance Seminar. 701 d. Approve capital outlay request for the Fire Dept. e. Confirm personnel action regarding Roger Michaels. f. Approve payment of the bills. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to set a publ ic hearing for the proposed use of revenue sharing funds for September 19, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall and to include that the proposed use of revenue sharing funds could be for capital improvements. APIF, motion carried. 20. Motion by Akin, second by Cook to adopt Resolution No. R67-83 certifying the costs for projects 83-1, 8302,83-3, and 83-4, and directing the City Clerk to pre- pare the assessment roll. APIF, motion carried. 21. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to accept the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer and streets for Fair Hills, Phase I. APIF, motion carried. 22. The Council discussed the purchase of a new squad car. Police Chief Whittingham reported that the present squad cars has high mileage and were becoming very costly to operate and maintain. Chief Whittingham stated that he already had exceeded his budget for repairs and maintainance and that it would continue to increase. Mayor Akin stated that it was not only the vehiC'les that were becoming more and more ex- pensive to run, but also the entire department. Mayor Akin stated that he believed the squads did need replacing, but did not want to exceed the budgets as established by the City Council. Councilman Orr stated that he agreed with the Mayor, but did not like to see the Police Department using old and possibly unsafe equipment. Chief Whittingham stated that it was his intention to inform the City Council that the vehicles were becoming more and more costly to operate, and that he was exceeding his budget in repairs and maintenance, and to receive direction from the Council. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to direct the police chief to obtain a minimum of three quotes for the purchase of a new squad car by the September 6, 1983 regular meeting. Said squad car is to be delivered after November 1, 1983. The Police Chief is further directed to review the budget with the City Administrator to determine if the cost for the new squad and additional repairs could be derived from some area other than the contingency fund. Voting for: Orr, Kelly, Cook. Voting against: Akin, Sprute. Motion carried. 23. The City Council directed the Police Chief and City Administrator to review the downtown parking situation, and to report to the Council with their findings on September 19, 1983. 24. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved LT/mh