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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.16.84 Council Minutes ~95 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR JULY 16, 1984 1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Akin, Coo k, Kelly, Orr, Sprute. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos. 2. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to .approve the agenda with the following change: 1. Remove item lIe and lId from the consent agenda. APIF, motion carried. 3. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the July 2, 1984 regular meeting. 4. The City Council considered approving a special law which was adopted by the 1984 Legislature relating to the issuance of a club on-sale liquor license and gambling license to an Eagle's Club. Administrator Thompson stated that approval of the law would give the City Council authority to issue the licenses ,but would not compel it to issue the liGenses. Mr. ThOlhpson added that, the 'state lawnrovided that it did not become effective until the City Council approved it. Motion oyAkin, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R47-84 approving Minnesota Statutes Chapter 400 and directing the City Clerk to certify the approval to the Secretary of State. APIF, motion carried. 5. The City Council discussed the appointment of an ambulance service comrnitteewhich would be charged with reviewing the present and future ambulance service in Farmington. Administrator Thompson submitted a list of persons who had indicated that they would be willing to serve on such a committee. Motion by Sprute,. second by cook to appoint Di rk Rotty, Dan Thelen, Greg Thelen, Stan Whi tt i ngham, Gretchen Dahl en, Willi am Sachs, Dr. Souheil Ailabouni, Dan Nicolai and Bev Boyd to the ambulance service committee, which was charged with reviewing the present and future ambulance service in Farmington and making recommendations to the City Council. The committee shall operate until December 31, 1984, but the time may be extended if necessary. APIF, motion carried. 6. Senior Center Coordinator Cathy Denison presented a proposal to the City Council to lease the southeast corner of the Senior Citizens building for $50.00 per month. Dis- cussion followed regarding the use of the entire building a~ was" originally proposed when the Senior Center was built. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to authorize the ,C i ty to pay $50.00 per month for the 1 ease not to extend beyong December 31, 1984 and to approve a budget adjustment transferring $250.00 from contingency for the lease pay- m~nts. APIF, motion carried. 7. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. to consider the preliminary plat of Dakota County Estates Second Addition. Administrator Thompson reviewed the plat with the City Council and indicated that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the preliminary plat. Mayor Akin stated that the preliminary improvement plans indi- cated a storm sewer yet showed no easements through the property for a storm sewer. Mayor Akin closed the public hearing. Motion by Akin, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R48-84 approving the preliminary plat of Dakota County Estates Second Addition and authorizing the signing of the final plat with the following conditions: 1. The City receives a signed notarized statement from the preparer that the final plat is identical to the preliminary plat as approved. 29'6 Council Minutes - 7-16-84 2. The Developer executes a plat review agreement which sets forth certain conditions including the amount determined as parkland in lieu of cash contributions. 3. Developer reimburses the City for all engineering, administrative and legal costs. 4. Developer furnishes the City 4 full size copies and 4 reduced copies of the final plat. 5. That the necessary utility easements for storm sewer lines are recorded, and Lot 21, Block 2 is designated as a City street. 6. That all sanitary sewer lines and services if less than 5 feet deep will be insulated. APIF, motion carried. 8. Jack Benedict asked the Council if 429 financing could be used once again for the improvements of Dakota County Estates Second Addition. Concern was expressed by the Council regarding the outstanding assessments against the first addition and rising interest rates. The City Administrator was directed to review the matter and make recommendations to the City Council. 9. The City Council next discussed the police officer's labor agreement bargaining strategy. Mayor Akin stated that he would like to see the City request the unions de- mands and that the Council be appointed as the negotiator. The City Administrator re- quested that the Council adjourn into executive session to further discuss the matter. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to request that Teamsters Local 320 furnish the~City with a list of demands by the close of business on August 3, 1984. Motion by Orr second by Kelly to amend the motion the Council act on the original motion after meeting in executive session after the business on the regular agenda had been com- pleted. Voting on the amendment to the motion, APIF, motion carried. 10. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to approve the 1985 Operating Budget guidelines and schedules as presented. APIF, motion carried. 11. The Farmington Housing and Redevelopment Authority was present to discuss the establishment of a new position in the City. The position was being proposed as a result of the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force study and recommendations by the Ad Hoc Com- mittee comprised of Council, School Board, HRA and Chamber of Commerce members. Council- man Orr explained that the position would be overseen by an independent board consisting of members appointed by the HRA, City Council, School Board and Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Orr added that the position's budget was to be shared as follows: HRA-70%; City-l0%; School Board-lO%; Chamber of Commerce-lO%. HRA Chairman, John DeBates, stated that the HRA would like to see a two year financial committment from each of the agencies in- volved, and since the HRA would be working very closely with the individual, they would 1 i ke to hi re the person. It was the consensus of the City Counei 1 that they conceptually agreed with the joint powers agreement as presented by the Ad Hoc Committee. and that Councilman Orr continue as the City's representative in this matter. 12. Mayor Akin presented a review of the City's efforts to collect a fee for a building permit from the FAA. Mayor Akin stated that this had been a long on~going effort which began in 1972, and that it appeared that the City was not going to be successful in trying to collect the fees through administrative or political channels. The City Council directed Attorney Gorgos to review the matter and make recommendations. Council Minutes - 7-16-84 297 13. Admini.strator Thompson presented a memo from the Dakota County HRA stating that the City had the option to allocate 10% of the mortgage revenue bonds program money for non-first time homebuyers. It was the consensus of the City Council that action on this matter be deferred until the program has been operating and it is shown that there is not enough demand from first time homebuyers to use the money. 14. Motion by Orr" second by Sprute to approve the consent agenda as fo 1.1 ows : 1. Approve request for payment #2 to National Power Rodding Corporation for the Sewer rehab project. 2. Approve request for payment #4 to Lund Asphalt for Dakota County Estates street improvements. 3. Approve request to attend conference by the Park and Recreation Department. 4. Approve payment of the bills. APIF, motion carried. 15. Discussion followed regarding the appointment of the Assistant Liquor Store Manager. Concern was expressed regarding the process used to arrive at the recommendation of the candidate. Councilmembers Sprute and Kelly stated that they would like to review the applications before making their decision. Mayor Akin stated that if all things were equal, residency should be given consideration but it would not effect his decision in this matter as he did not have all the information to compare the candidates. Admini- strator Thompson stated that the process used to select the person for the position had been set by the City Council and that process had been followed. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to table the matter until the next regular meeting. Voting for: Kelly, Sprute, Akin, Orr. Voting against: Cook. Motion carried. 16-f Administrator Thompson presented a capital outlay request by the pol ice department for the purchase of two shotguns and a budget adjustment. Adminstrator Thompson stated that it was recently discovered that 2 of the 3 shotguns were defective. Because it was felt that the shotguns were essential to the operation of the police department the shotguns had been purchased, and that normal capital outlay procedures were not followed. Administrator Thompson stated that given the circumstances he felt the purchases should be made before the Council had met, and was now requesting the Council authorize the purchase after the fact. Mayor Akin and Councilman Sprute indicated that they did not like approving after the fact purchases and that policy should be followed. If policy does not fit a certain set of circumstances, the policy should be changed. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to approve the capital outlay request and budget adjustment as pre- sented. APIF, motion carried. 17. Discussion followed concerning the platting agreement for Terra Second Addition which was approved at the last meeting. It was recommended that language be added which would defer the cash payment in lieu of parkland dedication until the improvements had been accepted. Mayor Akin stated that the acceptance of improvements could be inter- preted several ways and the language should be more specific. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to amend the platting agreement to include that cash payments in lieu of parkland dedication shall be deferred until specifically stated in the developers agreement when public improvements are petitioned. APIF, motion carried. 18. Motion by Akin, second by Orr to meet in executive session at 10:10 P.M. to discuss labor relations matters. APIF, motion carried. 19. The City Council reconvened in regular session. Administrator Thompson repeated the original motion which was still on the table as follows: Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to request that Teamster Local 320 furnish the City with a list of their de- mands by the close of business on August 3, 1984. APIF, motion carried. 298Council Minutes - 7-16-84 20. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, , LT/mh Approved S )b/34 * ~ 8Jh/<gq cJQ~lf'~a+(D~ 0+ ~(AV'Q ~Ll ~~ llo.