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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.07.83 Council Minutes ??S MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR NOVEMBER 7, 1983 1. Mayor Akin called Present: Mayor Akin, Absent: None. Also Present: the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Cook, Kelly, Orr, Sprute. Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos 2. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to approve the agenda with the following additions: 1) Discussion of the Planning Commissions comments regarding fill in the Floodway District. 2) Discussion of the Finance Directors memo on the Cityls group health policy. 3) Discussion on the Countyls proposed reimbursement of the gravel tax. 4) Approve request for payment to Lund Asphalt Company for work completed on Project 83-4. 5) Approve a utility easement for Centel. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the October 17, 1983 regular meeting, and the October 20, 1983 special meeting. 4. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing at 7:00 P.M. to consider amending the zoning ordinance to allow manufacturing as a special exception in a B-2 zoning district. 5. Mayor Akin reviewed the issues and the correspondence from the Planning Commission and City Staff. Councilman Orr indicated that it was a good idea to allow manufacturing as a permitted use. Mayor Akin indidated that it followed the Cityls goals of trying to fill empty buildings downtown. Councilman Sprute indicated that he agreed with the idea in concept but would like to see it limited to light manufacturing. Planning Commission members Donavan Mayer and Ken Gerten indicated that it was the Planning Com- missions intent to only allow light manufacturing businesses downtown. Administrator Thompson stated that the Council consider amending the definition of light manufacturing to allow a broader interpretation of the term. Mayor Akin closed the hearing. 6. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to deny the amendment to allow manufacturing as a special exception in a B-2 zoning district. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to set a public hearing for November 21, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall to consider amending the zoning ordinance to allow light manu- facturing as a special exception in a B-2 zoning district. APIF, motion carried. 8. The City Council considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission to waive any parkland dedication for the developers of West View Acres for the proposed planned unit development. Administrator Thompson explained that the developer had already con- tributed parkland during the original platting and additional parkland dedication would be a hardship on the developer. Administrator Thompson also stated that this situation points out an apparent authority confl ict between the City Council and the Planning Commission regarding parkland dedication for planned unit developments. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly that the developer of West View Acres not be required to contribute any additional parkland for the planned unit development. APIF, motion carried. 9. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to refer the matter of the apparent authority con- flict regarding planned unit developments to the Planning Commission for its recommen- 226 dations. APIF, motion carried. 10. The City Council discussed a request by a citizen to review the Cityls policy re- garding delinquent util ity bills. Motion by Akin, second by Spruteto leave the present City policy concerning delinquent utility accounts as is. APIF, motion carried. 11. The City Council considered the proposed offer from the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the City to acquire the old maintenance storage facility at a cost of $43,600. It was the consensus of the Council that the City could use the building but the cost appeared to be excessive. It was the consensus of the Council that the Mayor and Administrator would contact the Minnesota Department of Transportation to possibly negotiate the price. 12. The City Council reviewed the various comments from department heads concerning a proposed bikeway path along County Rd #31. It was the consensus of the City Council that the concept of the bikeway path was a good idea, but would like additional comments from the City Planner, Park and Recreation Department, General Services Department, and the Police Department regarding specific design criteria for the bikeway path. 13. Robert Stegmaier was present to discuss the proposed horse racing facility. Mr. Stegmaier indicated that part of his proposal was the construction of 190th Street south of his property. Mr. Stegmaier indicated that he expected no commitments from the City at this time, but wished to inform them of his plans. 14. Administrator Thompson informed the City Council that the Minnesota Pollution Con- trol Agency had rejected the Cityls request to share in the additional interest cost regarding the sewer rehab project. Mayor Akin indicated that the City should proceed with the project but it was his intent to contact Senator Wegscheid, and Represen- tative Rodriguez regarding this matter. Administrator Thompson further informed the Council that he had received verbal approval of the bids from the MPCA and that the City could proceed with the project. 15. The City Council reviewed a memo fr~m the ve 1 opment Revenue Bonds po 1 icy gu i de 1 i nes. It guidelines were necessary, but they should not use of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds. policy from the various surrounding cities. Administrator regarding Industrial De- was the consensus of the Council that be so restrictive as to discourage the The Administrator was directed to obtain 16. Dave Krengle was present to discuss the possibility of the City using the old REA building as a future City Hall and Fire Station. Mr. Krengle outlined the various benefits of the City purchasing the building. Mayor Akin stated that the purchase of the building had been reviewed by two previous Councils and it was determined that the building did not meet the Cityls needs. No further action was taken. 17. Motion by Akin, second by Cook to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve a capital outlay request by the General Services Department for two dumpsters. b. Approve the gambling license for the American Legion Auxiliary. c. Approve payment of the bills. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R91-83 which sets forth a public hearing on December 19, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. to consider amending the mort- gage revenue bond program. APIF, motion carried. 19. The City Council next considered the possibility of leasing property downtown for additional parking. After much discussion it was the consensus of the Council to approach the Chamber of Commerce for their recommendation. . 227 20. The results of the fire hall referendum were discussed. Mayor Akin stated that the Administrator and he had met with the fire chief and the chairman of the building committee to discuss the matter. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Councilmembers should meet individually with members of the fire department building committee to discuss the matter and to place this matter on the December 19, 1983 agenda for further discussion. 21. The City Council directed the Administrator to survey the City employees regarding the present City group health insurance policy. 22. Councilman Orr asked if any action had been taken regarding the fill in the flood- way district. Mr. Thompson stated that the owner had been notified of the violation, and no further fill had been deposited. 23. Motion by Akin, second by Cook to approve request for payment number one from Lund Asphalt Company for $51,714.55 for work completed on Project 83-4 (Dakota County Estates). APIF, motion carried. 24. Administrator Thompson informed the City Council that the County Board was con- sidering adopting a policy for the reimbursement of the gravel tax to various cities. Mr. Thompson stated that it was being argued whether the reimbursement should be based on population, tax base, miles of roads, or where the gravel is actually being mined. It was the consensus of the City Council that the reimbursement should be based on population, assessed valuation, and miles of roads within the various jurisdictions. Mayor Akin indicated that he would discuss this matter with Commissioner Harris before the next board meeting. 25. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to grant Central Telephone Company a utility easement along the old railroad right of way contingent upon appr~val of the legal description and hold harmless indemnification agreement by the City Attorney. APIF, motion carried. 26. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adjourn at 9:50 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, City Administrator Approved 1~/;73 , I LTlmh ,~ -~ -~._---