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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
FEBRUARY 5, 1979
1. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Johnson, Kuchera, Orr and Whittier
Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos
2. The Mayor pointed out that the next regularly scheduled meeting would
normally be February 19, 1979, which was a holiday and therefore by ordinance,
the meeting would automatically move to February 20, 1979.
3. Motion by Kuchera, second by Orr that the minutes of January 29, 1979 be
approved. Voting for: Akin, Kuchera, Orr, Whittier. Voting No: None.
Abstaining: Johnson. Motion carried.
4. The proposed specifications for a Tractor/Loader/Backhoe had been prepared
and presented to the counci 1. The City Administrat6Y a1sp informed the counci.1
that he had received a written legal opinion from the City Attp,rney stating that
what the council proposed to do in this matter was legal. Motion by Kuchera,
second by Johnson that the specifications be approved, that the taking of bids
be set for 2:00 P.M., March 5, 1979, that a appropriate publication of same be
made by staff and that the Water Board be informed that the council was accepting
their offer of a loan of funds. APIF, motion carried.
5. Motion by Whittier, second by Akin that the following appointments to Boards
and commissions be made:
Park and Rec Commission Tim Carey 2 yr term expiring 1/31/81
Rod Gieser 2 yr term expiring 1/31/81
Human Rights Commission
Minority Rep Ma r 1 ys Mi 11er 3 yr term expiring 1/31/82
Counc i 1 Rep Eugene Kuchera 3 yr term expiring 1/31/80
Remaining appointments were deferred to the next meeting. Voting for: Akin,
Johnson, Orr and Whittier. Voting against: None. Abstaining: Kuchera, because
his own appointment was included in the motion. Motion carried.
6. A petition was presented to the council for a subdivision waiver of platting
by Mr. Charles Weisbrich for property which he owns at 315 Pine Street, involving
lots 3 and 4 of Block 31, Town of Farmington. His intention was to create a lot
90 feet by 150 feet, abutting on Pine Street on which a residence now exists and
a second parcel consisting of a 30 ft. driveway to the rear of the residential
lot and encompassing all of the remainder of lots 3 and 4. It was determined that
his proposal was consistent with the minimum lot requirements and zoning ordinance.
Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that the subdivision waiver be granted on
condition that only two new parcels be created with rewritten descriptions and
individual tax parcel numbers. APIF, motion carried.
7. The council designated the City Administrator as the responsible person of con-
tact by the Metropolitan Council in all referral matters.
8. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin to approve the attendance of General Services
Superintendent Bill Hince and Finance Director John Hawes at an annual Tree In-
spectors workshop, conducted by the State of Minnesota to be held March 12, 1979,
in St. Paul. APIF, motion carried.
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9. The council discussed informally, some sort of memorium or recognition
for councilmen who leave office. No action was taken.
10. The council suggested that a recent study commissioned by the council
regarding rental of space on top of the City Water Tower for commercial or
private radio antennas be forwarded to the Water Board with the suggestion
that they pursue it in an attempt to realize some income from its implemen-
tation.
11. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the bills be approved for payment
as presented. APIF, motion carried.
12. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully sUbmit~
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City Administrator
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