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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.20.79 Council Minutes ..:~~ ' } MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR AUGUST 20, 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. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson to approve the minutes of August 6, 1979 as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. Motion by Kuchera, second by Orr to authorize the permanent transfer of $20,000 from the Arena Operating Fund to the Arena Debt Service Fund, upon recommendation of the City Administrator. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion by Orr, second by Johnson to authorize the attendance of three individuals from the Park and Recreation Department at the fourth annual Minnesota Arena Managers Fall Seminar, September 12 and 13, 1979, Bloomington, Minnesota. APIF, motion carried. 5. The council reviewed a memo from the City Administrator which updated the status of negotiations with the Dakota County Library Board regarding the proposed move of the Farmington Library into the former Youth Center Area. The memorandum showed an approximate cost of $21,000 to refurbish the Youth Center area to make it usable by the library. The administrator was authorized to negotiate with the library people regarding the sharing of these costs. 6. The council reviewed the status of the Fairhills Subdivision plat and the filing of same. The council was informed that Mr. Felix Til1ges, acting on behalf of the landowner Mr. Fred Seed, had informed the Administrator that he had in his possession, a check written to the City of Farmington, signed by the owner in the amount of $6981.13 but that he was reluctant to make payment in that amount unless assurances were made by the City that subsequent to payment there would be no problem in filing the plat. The Administrator was instructed to contact Mr. Tillges and inform him that the council was prepared to authorize the signing of the plat administratively without further authorization by the council on condition that the administrative fee and the the previously required parkland donation, in lieu of cash amount of, $7572.00 was also paid. Motion by Whittier, second by Johnson that the council hereby authorize and direct that thehardshell plat for Fairhills Subdivision, be signed administratively, without further review by the council, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $14,553.13 for Plat Revew Fees ~6981.13) and Parkland, in lieu of, cash donation ($7572.00) and further, the required date of filing for said plat, hereby be extended to November 7, 1979. APIF, motion carried. 7. The council discussed very briefly with Mr. Harbee Tharaldson, representing the Downtown Businessmen, the .possible conversion of the Feely lot to municipal parking. It was agreed that the Mayor would consult with representative of the Downtown Business group and working with the Administrator, prepare a study showing the feasibility of making this change. 8. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson to authorize budget adjustments and capital outlay purchases for the Fire Department in accordance with the Administrators memo dated August 15, 1979, in the amount of $3417, covering four items at a budgeted figure of $4045 with $628 to be transferred to contingency. APIF, motion carried. 9. City Attorney Jerry Gorgos was excused from the meeting at this time. 10. Members of the Fire Department informed the council that a truck had become available for purchase from the Northfield Fire Department which they felt would suit their needs and asked authority to make an offer on the truck. Through the discussion it was learned that the 1941 truck, presently in the fire garage, would be housed elsewhere and the new truck, if acquired, would replace it, in the Fire Garage. The Fire Department further stated that what they were seeking was a temporary financing from the City General Fund which would be repaid by donations, which the Fire Department would solicit and secure later. Motion by Johnson, second by Orr, that the Fire Department be authorized to make an offer not to exceed $7000, based on the above considerations. APIF, Motion carried. 11. The council then discussed the increasing of the pension benefits for volunteer firemen, from $400 per year of service to $450 per year of service. The Administrator informed the council that increasing the benefits to $450 would result in a 1980 budget levy of $6010. Councilman Whittier expressed reluctance to vote on this matter until he could see at least a two year projection of the effect of the increase on the fund. Motion by Orr, second by Kuchera, that the retirement benefits for the Farmington Fire Relief Association hereby be increased from $400 per year to $450 per year effective January 1, 1980, and that the by-laws of the Association be amended accordingly and submitted to the council for approval. Voting for: Akin, Johnson, Kuchera, Orr. Voting against: Whittier. Motion carried. 12. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson to approve the bills as presented for payment. APIF, motion carried. 13. The Mayor presented to the council a letter received from the Dakota County Housing and Redevelopment Authority which informed the City that the County had received new Community Development Block Grant Funding. The correspondence in- formed the city that they had certain alternatives and options if they chose to participate in these grants. The council discussed these various options. Motion by Orr, second by Kuchera that the City of Farmington inform the Dakota County Housing and Redevelopment Authority that it be the decision and desire of the City of Farmington that the City participate in the Community Development Block Grant Funding Program and hereby designate the entire city as a target area to implement said participation. APIF, motion carried. 14. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the following public hearings be set for the purpose of receiving citizen comment and suggestions on the use of revenue sharing in the 1980 budget: September 4, 1979, 7:30 P.M. and September 10, 1979, 7:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. 15. Motion by Johnson, second by Akin that a peddlers license hereby be authorized to Mr. John Walter Brandenburg for a period of one month. APIF, motion carried. 16. Some members of the council requested the City Administrator to discuss with the Police Chief the increase of incidents of erratic driving and squealing of tires which has been the cause of several complaints made to individual councilmen. 17. The Administrator was also instructed to review with the Uniform Traffic Sign study now being conducted, the status of stop and yield signs and to coordinate these signs with the contractor. 18. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully ~~.eedd" ~ ~~ ~ Wi 11 i am J. For City Administrator WJF/kf APPROVED [/ /lj/7q