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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
FEBRUARY 4, 1980
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Mayor.
Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Johnson, Kuchera, Orr and Whittier.
Also Present: Deputy Clerk Finstuen and Attorney Gorgos.
2. Motion by Akin, second by Whittier to approve the minutes of January 15, 1980,
with the follo.ving change: Item 7, category 4) after the word "Guidelines" in-
sert the words lIto be developed". APIF, motion carried.
3. Motion by Kuchera, second by Orr to approve the minutes of January 21, 1980,
with the follo.ving change: Item 13 should be changed to read - I'Motion by Johnson,
second by Whittier to adopt resolution No. R4-80, an agreement to accept the loan
of two Alert J3A Portable Breath Test Units from the State of Minnesota Department
of Public Safety for the Farmington Police Department. APIF, motion carried.1I
APIF, motion carried.
4. The Civil Defense Police Reserve By-Laws were discussed at length. Motion
by Akin, second by Kuchera that since the By-Laws had no.v been received by the
Council that they approve the appointment of Paul McGuire as the Police Reserve
Chief, retroactive to January 3, 1980. APIF, motion carried. The Council asked
that Mr. McGuire review and update the By-Laws and Rules of Order and bring them
back to the Council for approval.
5. The By-Laws of the Fire Department were also discussed The Mayor is to
meet with the Fire Chief to discuss them and bring it back to the Council in the
near future.
6. The Counci 1 discussed an Insurance Study that had been prepared by the City
Administrator, with Mr. Wi 11 Karkela representing 1st National Insurance Agency.
The City Administrator was instructed to monitor the premiums and coverage and
keep a close watch on ho.v the City of Farmington compares to other cities.
7. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera accepting the Engineers letter, dated
December 26, 1980, recommending approval of project 79-9 (a), (b), and (c),
Sewer, Water and Street Improvements in Westview Acres, 3rd Addition and that those
projects be accepted. APIF, motion carried.
8. The Council adjourned from the Council Chambers to the Youth Center where an
inspection of the progress of the work was made.
9. The Mayor read a letter from Robert Boeckman, Superintendent of Schools, re-
garding the installation of city sidewalks from the new high school along Spruce
Street to 1st Street and the removal of sno.v from sidewalks throughout the City
in regard to students safety walking to and from school. The Council requested
the City Administrator to send a questionaire to the property o.vners on the south
side of Spruce from the school to the railroad tracks and to report back to the
Counc i 1 .
10. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that advertisement be made for the position
of Recreation Tech I I at the budgeted rate of $6.60 per hour. APIF, motion carried.
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11. The Council acknowledged receipt of the proposed personnel policy for the City
of Farmington. The Mayor asked the Council to review the policy and get back to
the Administrator with their comments.
12. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the Council accept the resignation of
Robert Kindseth as a Captain of the Fire Department, he will remain a fire fighter,
and approved the appointment of Gerald Bauer as Captain, retroactive to January 1,
1980 at the budgeted salary of $30/month. APIF, motion carrie-d.
13. Motion by Akin, second by Whittier that incumbent commissioner Eugene Kuchera
be reappointed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for a five year term
from February 1, 1980 to January 31, 1985. APIF, motion carried.
14. Motion by Akin, second by Orr that the following appointments be made to the
Human Rights Commission:
Ken Hanson (Plan. Com. Rep.)
Eugene Kuchera (Council Rep)
Two year term
Two yea r te rm
2-1-80 to 1-31-82
2- 1- 80 to 1- 31- 82
APIF, motion carried.
15. The Council instructed the City Administrator to prepare an ordinance amending
the following boards and commissions to two year terms:
Planning Commission
Park & Recreation Commission
Human Rights Commission
.Council Representative Seat
One and Three Year Seats
All Seats
16. The City Attorney was instructed to check further into remuneration for
Boards and Commissions.
17. The proposed Minnesota Agricultural Preserves Act was discussed. The Mayor
was to draft a resolution in response to this Bill.
18. The following miscellaneous subjects were discussed:
a) The traffic hazard on 7th and Ash.
b) The Fire Department Site Committee to coordinate with Council.
c) Progress of the construction work within City Hall.
d) On each agenda item, the Counci 1 asked that a memo be prepared giving
~ of the information regarding that subject or that the Department
Head be present so that he can give the information needed.
19. Motion by Akin, second by Orr approving the list of bills and adding Kelly
Electric in the amount of $3,230. APIF, motion carried.
20. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen M. Finstuen
Deputy Clerk
APPROVED:
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