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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
OCTOBER 1, 1979
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Mayor
Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Johnson, Kuchera, Orr, Whittier
Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos.
2. The council considered the request for a subdivision waiver by Mr. Jerome Akin
on his property on Co. Rd. 31 in which he proposed to subdivide a 3 acre parcel
into three separate parcels, located in the NW~ of Section 24, Tl14. The council
was informed by the Administrator that the proposal had been reviewed and that the
end result would conform with both the subdivision and zoning ordinances. Motion
by Whittier, second by Kuchera that the request for subdivision waiver be approved.
APIF, motion carried.
3. The council was told that the City Consulting Engineer had recommended certain
technical changes in the standard specifications to be used in contract between the
City and performing contractors. The changes were of a technical nature and
primarily addressing themselves to the eligibility of bonding companies. They were
further informed that City Attorney G. M. Gorgos had checked the recommended changes
and had been approved by him. The council expressed their concurrence with the
use of the amended specifications.
4. The council, at an earlier meeting, had briefly discussed the ordinance which
the City of Eagan had adopted, which controls the sale, transfer, and possession
of drug related devices. In the discussion it was apparent that the Council was
aware that the ordinance in Eagan was being tested in the courts but felt that until
that particular ordinance had been found to be unconstitutional or otherwise faulty,
that it would serve the City of Farmington in good stead. Motion by Akin, second
by Whittier to adopt Ordinance No. 079-83, an ordinance prohibiting the sale, transfer
and possession of drug related devices. APIF, motion carried.
5. The council was informed of a letter received from Dakota County Library Board
requesting that action be withheld in the proposed move of the local library in
Farmington from their present facility to the former Youth Center until another
meeting of the library board had taken place.
6. The council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation addressing itself to the City's request to review the posted speed
limits on Highway 50, between the Vermillion River Bridge and intersection of Co.
Rd. 31. The gist of the letter was that it was the opinion of the department that
the present signing was apprcpriate and adequate. In a related matter the council
requested the City Administrator to look into the possibility of reducing the speed
on County Road 31, between Ash and Highway 50.
7. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson authorizing the City Administrator to have
NSP install a street light on Spruce Street, immediately accross from the entrance
to the Arena. APIF, motion carried.
8. Motion by Kuchera, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R26-79 which approves
of the 1980 Rural Tax District List and authorizing its certification to the County
Auditor. APIF, motion carried.
9. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson that the bills be approved as presented.
APIF, motion carried.
10. The council reviewed and approved the proposed letter written by the City
Administrator to Mr. Sigurd Flaata, representing the Senior Citizens Group in
Farmington.
11. Motion by Akin, second by Whittier to authorize the attendance at two 2-day
Driver Training Seminars by two officers from the Farmington Police Department.
The cost for which has been budgeted. APIF, motion carried.
12. The council examined the current policy regarding various patrol limits and
patrol zones and it was decided that the Administrator and the Police Department
would review this policy and make suggested changes. Individual members of the
council would also address themselves to the problem and make suggested changes.
13. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Thomas, 105 Elm Street, attended the council meeting and were
not on the agenda. They complained to the council that their dog had been
impounded by the Farmington Police Department subsequent to a complaint under the
excessive barking dog ordinance. They objected to the dog having been taken off
of the property when they were not home. They further objected to the complaint
and summons which had been issued to them by the Police Department and which would
require a court appearance. The Mayor asked the City Prosecutor who was present,
if he could meet with the Thomas's that evening and the Prosecutor agreed.
14. The council then dealt with the matter of the proposed bowling alley and
on-sale liquor establishment at 27 5th, proposed by Mr. Harold Rice. Certain
actions had been taken by the council previously, which were conditional upon
requisites being performed by Mr. Rice, within 90 days. The council was in-
formed that the 90 days had now expired and that Mr. Rice was requesting an
extension of that time to November 1, 1979. Motion by Orr, second by Johnson
that the conditional actions of the council previously taken for a 90 day
period, hereby be extended to November 1, 1979. APIF, motion carried~
15. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution No. R27-79 adopting
the 1980 budget and authorizing the levy contained therein, to be certified
to the Dakota County Auditor. APIF, motion carried.
16. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 8:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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