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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
MARCH 19, 1984
1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Akin, 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 changes:
1. Discuss the high water table in the Henderson Addition.
2. Discuss the proposed fire hall. ,
3. Consider a request by the Mayor to attend a meeting.
4. Remove item 11b from the consent agenda and place on the regular agenda.
APIF, motion carried.
3. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the March 5, 1984
regular meeting.
4. Discussion regarding the purchase of a computer was tabled until the next regular
meeting.
5. The City Council discussed the towing proposals. Mayor Akin suggested that the City
establish the rates and contact the various services and see if they would provide
towing service at those rates. Mayor Akin also suggested that the City rotate the con-
tractors on a three month basis. Councilman Orr suggested that since the vast majority
of tows are for vehicles under two tons that the bidding on the towing for vehicles over
two tons be left optional for the contractors. Attorney Gorgos stated that additional
language should be included in the hold harmless section to clarify liabilities. The
Council directed the Administrator and Police Chief to redraft the towing proposals, and
to contact the various towing services to find out if they would agree to provide towing
services on a rotating basis.
6. County Commissioner Joe Harris was present to discuss various concerns and to answer
questions of the City Council.
7. Motion by Cook)second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R14-84 designating the Senior
Center building as an emergency shelter, and directing staff to draft policy. APIF,
motion carried.
8. General Services Superintendent Bill Hince presented proposed specifications for a
truck cab and chassis and dump body. Motion by Akin, second by Cook to adopt Resolution
No. R15-84 approving the specifications for a truck cab and chassis and dump body and
ordering advertisement for bids to be opened on April 16, 1984 at ~:OO,P.M. in the
Council Chambers. APIF, motion carried. .
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9. Discussion followed concerning the expenses of the City Council members and .reim-
bursements for such expenses. It was suggested that $200.00 be allocated in the opera-
ting budget for such expenses:, and that policy be established for reimbursement.
MOtion by Akin, second by Cook to allocate $200.00 within the operating budget for
Council expenses, and to direct the Administrator to draft policy for reimbursements.
Voting for: Akin, Cook, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Sprute. Motion carried.
10. MOtion by Cook, second by Sprute to appoint Larry Thompson as a permanent employee.
APIF, motion carried.
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11. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to approve the consent agenda as follows:
1. Approve Resolution No. R16-84 appointing Larry Thompson as
Responsible Authority pursuant to the Minnesota Data Practices Act.
2. . Approve Resolution No. R17-84 authorizing the execution of an agree-
ment with Dakota County regarding the Minnesota Emergency Employment
Development Program.
3. Approve request to attend Toro Maintenance School by the Park and
Recreation Department.
4. Approve the 1983 SCDBG Drawdown request by the Dakota County HRA..
5. Approve the payment of the bills.
APIF, motion carried.
12. The Council considered a request by the Fire Department to allocate $1,100.00 from
the contingency fund for First Responder Training. Administrator Thompson recommended
against the allocation, stating that the funds had been deleted from the 1984 Operating
Budget after discussion, and that the City should not transfer funds from the contingency
fund during the first half of the fiscal year unless absolutely necessary. Councilman
Sprute disagreed with the Administrator stating that this type of training should be
provided for the firemen. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to approve the budget ad-
justment and training as submitted. Voting for: Sprute. Voting against: Akin, Cook,
Kelly, Orr. Motion failed.
13. Administrator Thompson informed the City Council that the high water table problem
in the Henderson Addition appeared to be subsiding, but he had contacted Robert Henderson
regarding the use of his land under the same terms and conditions as last year if the
City were to run into problems again. Mr. Thompson also stated that Bill Hince had sent
a letter to the property owners in Henderson Addition requesting that they not dis-
charge ground water into the sanitary sewer system.
14. It was the consensus of the City Council to hold a special meeting on Monday,
March 26, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall to discuss the proposed fire hall.
15. Motion by Kelly, second by Cook to authorize the Mayor or Acting Mayor to attend
a meeting at the Lemington Hotel on April 16 and 17, 1984 and that all reasonable ex-
penses be reimbursed. APIF, motion carried.
16. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R18-84 expressing the
Council's concerns regarding the Minnesota Department of Finance's proposal to amend the
PERA. APIF, motion carried.
17. MOtion by Sprute, second by Orr to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. APIF, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Clty Administrator
Approved
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