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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.06.84 Council Minutes 253 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR FEBRUARY 6, 1984 1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Akin, Members Cook, Kelly, Orr, Sprute. Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos. 2. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following additions: 1. Discussion on the memo from Representative Rodriguez relating to surface water runoff. 2. Discussion of the Minnesota Department of Transportation property. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the January 16, 1984 regular meeting. 4. During the time reserved for public comments, Marc Williams stated that he had cer- tain information regarding the City cable T.V. franchise that he would like to discuss with the City Council. It was the consensus of the City Council that it be discussed during the public hearing to be held later in the meeting. 5. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing at 7:00 P.M. to consider amending the zoning and subdivision ordinance as they relate to planned unit developments. Administrator Thompson explained that the proposed amendment would eliminate conflicting language between the two ordinances as they relate to the approval of planned unit developments. Mayor Akin added that the density bonus awarded to developers meeting certain criteria would also be increased. Administrator Thompson noted that the Planning Commission had recommended certain changes relating to planned unit developments. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 6. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Ordinance No. 084-160 amending the zoning and subdivision ordinance as they relate to planned unit developments as recommended by the Planning Commission. APIF, motion carried. 7. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to consider amending the Comprehensive Plan relating to the 1990 service area. Administrator Thompson stated that it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City Council amend the Farmington Comprehensive Plan by moving 10 acres in the SW~ of the SW~ of Section 13 and 30 acres in the SW~ of the NW~ of Section 13, exclusive of 10 acres adjoining County Road #31, to the NE~ of the NW~ of Section 13 to accomodate a 40 acre expansion of Dakota County Estates. Administrator Thompson added that this proposal had been discussed with the owners of the property within these service areas. Developer Jack Benedict restated that the expansion of the service district would be necessary for him to develop the 40 acres adjoining his present subdivision. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. Motion by Orr, second by Cook to adopt Resolution No.R5-84 amending the Farmington Comprehensive Plan relating to the 1990 service area as described above. APIF, motion carried. 8. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R6-84 setting a public hearing to consider the rezoning of the NE~ of the NE~ of Section 13 of the City of Farmington from R-1 single family residential to R-4 mixed code for February 21, 1984 at 7:45 P.M. at City Hall. APIF, motion carried. 254 ~ , 9. Mayor Akin opened a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider amending Title 10-10-10 of the City Code relating to public hearings for mineral extraction permits. Mayor Akin continued the public hearing to later in the meeting. 10. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider increasing the Cable T.V. rates. Attorney Gorgos stated that the proposed increase was for pre- mium channels and did not include an increase in basic rates. Attorney Gorgos stated that Federal Law precluded city councils from regulating the rates for specialized channels, and therefore the City had no authority in the matter. Marc Williams stated that he had surveyed the various cable companies within the Metro area and it appeared that Metro Cable offered few services compared to the high rates they charge. Lannie Sparks, office manager of Metro Cable, stated that the higher rates were due to a change- over to a higher tech equipment. Councilman Orr stated that he felt Metro Cable could develop a better system for processing complaints. Mr. Sparks stated that he would review the concerns and return his comments within 30 days. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. No action was taken on the rates. 11. Mayor Akin reopened the public hearing to consider amending Title 10-10-10 of the City Code relating to public hearings for mineral extraction permits. Mayor Akin stated that he was in favor of requiring a mandatory public hearing for new applications, but public hearings on renewals should be permissive. Councilmember Orr concurred with the Mayor's opinion. Councilman Sprute disagreed stating that the public should have a right to be heard on matters such as this. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. 12. Motion by Cook, second by Orr to adopt Ordinance 084-161 amending Title 10-10-10 of the City Code relating to public hearings for mineral extraction permits, requiring il public hearing for all new applications, and allowing public hearings for renewals to be permissive. Voting for: Cook, Orr, Akin, Kelly. Voting against: Sprute. Motion carried. 13. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to incorporate the amended police towing policy within the proposed towing contract. APIF, motion carried. 14. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to appoint the Administrator as the City's delegate to the League of Minnesota Cities legislative conference. APIF, motion carried. 15. Mayor Akin read a staff proposal for the disposition of the Senior Center. The proposal stated that the City would purchase the Center from the HRA at a predetermined price, and the City would continue to operate the building as a Senior Center. The monies for the purchase of the building would be raised through a pledge drive conducted by the Senior Center Advisory Council. Mayor Akin set a meeting for February 15., 1984 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall to discuss the proposal with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. 16. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to accept the resignation of Dirk Rotty from the Park and Recreation Commission. APIF, motion carried. 17. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to appoint Dennis Walter to the Park and Recreation Commission for the remainder of Dirk Rotty's term. APIF, motion carried. 18. Administrator Thompson read the follm'ling bids for the garbage truck chassis: FIRM BID BOND BASE BID AL T. #1 NET BID Haugen Ford, farmington 5% $32,300 $650 $31,650 North Star International, t.1p 1 s 5% $34,284 $2,500 $31,784 Lakeland Ford, St. Paul 5% $37,295 $5,000 $32,295 Matejcek Implement, Faribault 5% $36,800 $3,280 $33,520 255 Superintendent of General Services, Bill Hince, stated that he had discussed the bids with Haugen Ford and Northstar International and that they had indicated they had failed to include the cost of the capsule clutch and therefore wished to with- draw their bids. Mr. Hince also stated that he had discussed the matter with Lakeland Ford and that their bid could be reduced an additional $711.00 by installing an alternate brand of pump. Administrator Thompson stated that based on Haugen Ford and Northstar International's withdrawals, Lakeland Ford appeared to be the lowest responsible bidder. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R7-84 accepting the bid of Lakeland Ford at $32,295.00 less the adjustment of $711.00 contingent upon receiving a statement from Haugen Ford and Northstar International withdrawing their bids. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion by Cook, second by Akin to adopt the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approve the closure of Oak Street from 2nd Street to 3rd Street on March 4, 1984 from 12 noon to 6:00 P.M. 2. Approve the capital outlay request for the police department for a paper shredder, electric typewriter, and multi-purpose storage cabinet. 3. Approve the capital outlay request for the liquor store for a microwave oven and storage cabinet. 4. Approve the request to attend Municipal Liquor Store Managers conference by Paul Asher on February 13th and 14th. 5. Approve the budget adjustment/capital outlay request for Administration and Liquor Store. 6. Set a public hearing to consider the preliminary planned unit development application of Westview Acres for February 21, 1984 at 7:15 P.M. at City Hall. 7. Approve payment of the bills. APIF, motion carried. 20. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to approve a request by the City Planner to allow Planning Commission members and City Council members to attend a workshop at the Dakota County Extension office on February 29, 1984. APIf, motion carried. 21. The City Council next considered the request by the Eagle's Club for a gambling license. Attorney Gorgos stated that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 349, fraternal organizations must be in existence for at least 3 years before they may be granted a gambling license. Mr. Gorgos noted on the application that the Eagle's Club has only been in existence for one year and therefore did not meet the State requirements. It was the consens~s of the City Council to table the request for the gambling license by the Eagle's Club. 22. Mayor Akin read a letter from Representative Carolyn Rodriguez regarding her con- cern over a recent recommendation by a nine member committee comprised of mayors of the northern suburbs to construct a new beltline to control surface water runoff. The memo stated that the cost of the beltline would have to be shared by all 91 member cities of the Metro Waste Control Commission. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to adopt Resolution No. R8-84 opposing the proposal by the nine member task force, and that the City be informed by the Metropolitan Council of any developments with this issue, and that a public hearing be held which would afford all communities affected by this de- cision to air their views in the matter. APIF, motion carried. 23. The City Administrator was further directed to contact Senator Wegscheid regarding this matter. nrl' ,/ . ..' 1 . L_. ,~_, '......J 24. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Administrator receive a formal appraisal on the Minnesota Department of Transportation Storage/Maintenance facility. 25. It was the consensus of the City Council that discussion regarding the possibility of designating the Senior Center as a Civil Defense center be placed on the next regular agenda. 26. Mayor Akin stated that he ahd been invited by Congressman Frenzel to attend a noon luncheon on February 10, 1984 at Jimmy the Greeks in Apple Valley. Mayor Akin stated that he would be unable to attend and therefore requested that Acting Mayor Orr take his place. 27. Motion by Cook, second by Sprute to increase the public official liability in- surance from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. APIF, motion carried. 28. Motion by Orr, second Kelly to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Larr hompson City Administrator LT/mh Approved d./~I /$ i ,