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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.05.84 Council Minutes ?Rl MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MARCH 5, 1984 1. Mayor Akin called Present: Akin, Cook, Absent: None. Also Present: the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Kelly, Orr, Sprute. Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos 2. Motion by Orr, second by Cook to approve the agenda as presented with the following amendments: Discuss the removal of a structure on Akin Road. Discuss the Council and Mayor's expenses. Conduct a closed session to discuss certain litigation against the City. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the February 15, 1984 special meeting and the February 21, 1984 regular meeting. 4. Administrator Thompson presented a staff recommendation regarding the Minnesota Department of Transportation Maintenance/Storage Facility. Administrator Thompson stated that while the facility would satisfy the short term needs of the City, it would not address the long term needs. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to direct staff to send a letter to the Minnesota Department of Transportation stating that it was the City's intent to decline the offer to purchase the facility at 5th and Pine, and to express the City's gratitude for consideration in the matter. APIF, motion carried. 5. Action was deferred on the possibility of utilizing the Senior Center as an emer- gency shelter unti1 a future meeting. 6. The City Council next considered the towing proposals. It was staff recommendation that based on the proposals the City enter into a contract with Marek Towing Service. Discussion followed concerning the content of the proposals, and the requirements set forth by the contract. Motion by Orr, second by Akin to reject all three proposals, and to request input from the various towing companies as to the content of the con- tract. APIF, motion carried. 7. Administrator Thompson presented a draft proposal for a capital improvements pro- gram. Mr. Thompson explained the benefits of the capital improvement program, and the steps necessary to implement it. Motion by Sprute, second by Cook to adopt Resolution No. R12-84 establishing a revolving equipment fund, a revolving improvement-general fund, and a revolving improvement-special assessment fund. APIF, motion carried. 8. Finance Director Wayne Henneke submitted a proposal for the purchase of a computer. It was the consensus of the City Council that staff determine the City Auditor's in- volvement with the sale and report back at the next Council meeting. 9. Mr. Henneke presented a proposal for the financing of the capital outlay items for 1984. Mr. Henneke stated that all capital outlay items could be financed through the sale of a certificate of indebtedness except the computer. Mr. Henneke stated that he had approached the Water Board and that it would loan the money to the City at ~% interest over three years. Mr. Henneke also stated that he had discussed the matter with the First National Bank of Farmington, and that they would purchase the certificate of indebtedness for $67,000 at 8% interest over three years. Motion by Cook, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R13-84 authorizing the sale of a certificate of in- 262 debtedness to the First National Bank of Farmington, and prescribing the terms and conditions thereof. APIF, motion carried. 10. It was the consensus of the City Council that the City would borrow the money from the Water Board if the computer were purchased. If it was decided not to pur- chase the computer the City would make up the difference in interest to the Water Board due to lost investment opportunity. 11. Motion by Orr, second by Akin to amend the memorandum of understanding and intent regarding the sale of the Senior Center to delineate that the sale would include up to $20,000 for the sale of personal property, and the balance of the $70,000 would be applied to the real property. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Approve a budget adjustment for Police Holiday Pay. b. Approve a gambling and bingo license for the Senior Citizens Center. c. Approve a gambling license for the American Legion Auxiliary. d. Approve a request to attend a seminar for Wayne Henneke. e. Approve a request to purchase a drafting table. f. Approve payment of the bills. APIF, motion carried. 13. The Council directed staff to review the entire subdivision and zoning ordinance and to return to the City Council with their recommendations. 14. The City Council met with Tom Dunwell of Beutow and Associates, and Bob Rosene and Brad Lambert of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates to discuss,the proposed fire hall. Each firm presented a proposal for architectural/engineering services, and answered questions by the Council regarding those services. No action was taken at this time. 15. The Council discussed the possibility of delineating between Council salary and expenses. The Council directed staff to review the matter and report back at the next regular meeting. 16. The Council discussed the matter of a hazardous building located along Akin Road. Administrator Thompson stated that the Building Inspector had inspected the property, and it was his recommendation that the structure be demolished. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to direct staff to notify the owners that the structure be removed within 30 days of receipt of the notification. If the structure is not removed within that time period that the City will remove the structure and assess the cost against the property. Voting for: Orr, Kelly, Cook, Sprute. Voting against: None. Abstaining: Akin. Motion carried. 17. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Mayor discuss the engineering proposals for the fire hall with the Fire Chief and City Administrator and report back at a future meeting. 18. Attorney Gorgos recommended that the City Council meet in closed session to discuss a notice of complaint received by the City as a result of actions by a police officer. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adjourn into closed session. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Approved 3)q/tv! I I