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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.16.79 Council Minutes .) f) !~) ,-} MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR APRIL 16, 1979 1. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Johnson, Kuchera, Orr, Whittier Also Present: Administrator Ford and Attorney Gorgos 2. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that the minutes of April 2, and April 4, 1979 be approved as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. The Council examined and discussed new petitions submitted in regard to the proposed 1979 improvements signed by Seed, Wenzel, Harrington-Jackson, and Nelsen. There were a series of questions put to the City Attorney as to the validity and adequacy of these petitions. The Attorney advised the council that in his opin- ion the petitions were in proper form and properly executed. Motion by Whittier, second by Orr to accept the petitions. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion by Whittier, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R15-79 setting a public hearing for the reconsideration of the 1979 improvements for 7:00 P.M., May 7, 1979, with the proper published notices and mailed notices to be accomplished. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the normal annual authorization be granted to Department Heads and to council members for attendance at the annual League of Minnesota Cities Convention to be held June 13-15, 1979 at the Radisson South Hotel. APIF, motion carried. 6. The council read a letter received from Mr. Dominick Serpico, Director of Bands Farmington High School, informing the council that the Farmington High School Band had been one of very few bands selected from many contestants to appear at the 1979 Indianapolis "500" Festival Parade held in conjuction with the Indianpolis Sppedway Race. The council all agreed that this was a significant accomplishment by the Band and deserved official recognition by the City. Motion by Kuchera, second by Orr that the Mayor issue a proclammation of recognition and present it to the Band along with a check of $200.00 to assist in defraying expenses for the band. Said expenditure to be approved as a budget adjustment coming from the contingency chart of accounts. APIF, motion carried. 7. The Mayor then opened the previously published public hearing to consider the amendment to the zoning ordinance which would provide for a commercial recreation land use as a special exception in the 1-1 zoning district. The Administrator stated that this proposed change in the zoning ordinance was being recommended to the council by the Planning Commission and had been brought about by the re- quest of Mr. Harold Rice to install a Bowling Alley at 27 So. 5th Street, which is an 1-1 zoning District. It was further pointed out that the proposal of Mr. Rice contains a request for an on-sale liquor license which would be essential and an integral part of his proposal. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 079-81 which amends the zoning ordinance by providing for a commercial recreation land use in the 1-1 Zoning District as a special exception. Publication of which should be withheld until the following conditions have been met: 1) That a special exception under the amended zoning ordinance be granted by the Planning Commission. 2) That Mr. Rice execute a development contract setting forth the terms by which he shall be granted a special exception. 3) A certification by the City Administrator that all of the terms of the agreement have been met prior to the first day of operation. APIF, motion carried. 6i..(..ll .....~. --t: 8. The counci 1 then reviewed the appl ication of Mr. Harold Rice for an on-sale Liquor License at 27 So. 5th Street, in Farmington, which would be issued to his restaurant operation at that address which will be conducted as an accessory use subordinate to the main use, (Commercial Recreation) i.e., BON 1 ing Center, in accordinancewith Title 10, Chapter 7 of tHe City Code as amended, subject to the same contingencies and conditions as expressed in the previous motion. Motion by Orr, second by Kuchera to issue the above license contingent upon the above. APIF, motion carried. 9. Motion by Whittier, second by Johnson to authorize the attendance by the City Administrator at the annual City Manager's Spring Conference in Brainerd, May 9- 11, 1979. AP IF, mot ion ca r r i ed. 10. The Mayor and Park and Recreation Manager, Jim Bell, reported to the council the results of a joint meeting between members of the Council and the PARAC on May 12, 1979. The discussion centered around two main topics: A.The suggestion of Mr. Dale Hanson concerning activities in the Youth Cen te r - included tAe. wi 11 ingness of the counci 1 to cons ider some interim act i v i t Y on a ve ry 1 i m i ted bas is: i.That any proposed interim activity should not delay the ongoing discussions with the library. 2.The pressing and essential needs of the library vs the relative non- utilization of the Youth Center in the past B. The role of the PARAC: 1. Included was the emphasis that the PARAC is an advisory group to the council on policy matters 2.Their use of the Recreation Manager as a resource person and source of information 3.Their involvement in the budget process 4.Their internal requirements for participation and attendance 11. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier that the temporary, part-time positions in the Park and Recreation Department be filled by the individuals recommended in a memorandum to the council dated April 16, 1979. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that the pool rates for 1979 be set at those rate recommended by Recreation Manager, Jim Bell, in his memorandum to the council dated April 16, 1979. APIF, motion carried. 13. The council took note of the new summer hours effective April 30, 1979 for City Hall which are 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 14. The Mayor referred to a letter which he had received from the Governor's office proclaiming the week of April 22-28, 1979, as Volunteer Recognition Week in Minnesota and asking for participation in that recognition by the City of Farmington. It was suggested that members of the council and others submit names to the City Administrator of those individuals who have donated significant volunteer services and that the Administrator issue certificates of service, the forms of which can be obtained from the Governor's office. 15. The council took note of the fact that the refund to the City of Farmington from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for SAC charges had been increased by $32,000 and the check had been received. 16. Motion by Akin, second by Orr that the bills be approved for payment as presented. APIF, motion carried. ') i,,, Minutes of Apri 1 16, 1979 cont. 17. The council authorized and directed the Administrator to implement a program by which residents in the urban area of Farmington could petition for dust control on their alleys. The cost for each alley would be $90.00 and an entire alleyway would have to be done at one time and payment made prior to application of the oil. 18. The City Attorney informed the council that he had been contacted by a Mr. Phil Boelter, an Attorney representing the Whitney Land Company in which the problem of errosion had again been brought up. The Council instructed the City Administrator to contact Mr. Boelter or whatever representative designated by the Whitney Land Co., and to discuss the matter with them and report back to the counc i 1 . 19. It was reported to the council that the antenna and transmitter for the Fire Department pagers had now been moved and the installation at the Dakota County Tribune building had been completed. Preliminary tests showed a marked improvement in the performance of the pagers. The Administrator was instructed to direct the Fire Department to conduct detailed tests and report the results to the council at the next meeting. 20. Councilman Orr introduced the subject of city bonded indebtedness and a fairly lengthy discussion bebween Mr. Orr and the Mayor resulted. 21. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuchera that the wage rate for Police Sergeant be established at a level of $75.00 per month, over and above, the top patrolman rate, retro active for all of 1978, retroactive to date in 1979, and for the balance of 1979. Voting for: Johnson, Kuchera, Orr. Voting against: Akin, Whittier. Motion carried. 22. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. Respectfull~S~bmitte~ ~ ~~i1.:~ Wi 11 iam J. Ford-' City Administrator APPROVED 5/7/79 WJF/kf