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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.19.80 Council Minutes MINUTES COUNC I L MEET! NG REGULAR FEBRUARY 19, 1980 1. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Johnson, Kuchera, Whittier Absent: Councilman Orr Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos 2. Motion by Kuchera, second by Whittier to approve the minutes of February 4, 1980. APIF, motion carried. 3. The Mayor and Council presented a commemorative plaque to Roger Shirley in recognition of his long service to the community as a charter member and chairman of the City's Planning commission. The gratitude of the council was personally expressed to him by each member of the council. 4. The City Attorney updated the council on the following matters: a) The dispute between the City and the vendor of the Fire Pagers which were found to be unsuitable is now scheduled for trial some time in May, 1980. b) The Dispute involving Mr.Elliot Halstead relating to the special excep- tion granted to him by the Planning Commission and involving the sale of new and used automobiles had reached the point where all of the other requirements had now been met and the only question remained was his con- tinued sale of automobiles. The council was reminded that the Planning Commission did not include any right of auto sales when they granted the special exception and that Mr. Halstead was now attempting to establish the fact that he was a continuing non-conforming use at the time of annexation. The council was informed that the staff had no alternative but to pursue the matter to seek enforcement of the ordinance. c) The City Attorney explained to the council the new state law requiring smoke detectors on residential rental property. He informed them that if a municipality did not have an ordinance providing for enforcement that enforcement would be left to the State Fire Marshal. The council decided to leave enforcement to the State. > 5. Motion by Akin, second by Whittier to approve the amended subdivision waiver to Elliot Halstead in connection with the special exception granted to him which provides for a separate parcel of at least 80,000 sq. ft. APIF, motion carried. 6. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to accept the resignation of Police Sergeant Stan Whittingham. APIF, motion carried. 7. The council approved the proposed personnel changes in the Police Department procedure as set forth in a memorandum dated February 14, 1980, with the following stipulations: That the position of patrolman be filled and become effective after and only if the position of sergeant is filled by promotion from within. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera that the above authorization to proceed be granted. APIF, motion carried. 8. Motion by Kuchera, second by Johnson that Police Officer Daniel Siebenaler be converted from probationary period to permanent status, effective February 14, 1980. APlf, motion carried. 9. The Mayor read a letter which had been received from Farmington School District 192, dated February 4, 1980, recognizing the outstanding performance performed for pA them by Police Officer Jerome Wacker. 10. Motion by Whittier, second by Kuchera to approve the capital outlay purchase by General Services of five dumpsters in the amount of $1170.00 with $170.00 to be provided from the contingency account. APIF, motion carried. 11. Motion by Akin, second by Whittier to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R5-80 which puts the City of Farmington firmly in opposition to a new proposed Minnesota Agricul- tural Preserves Act. APIF, motion carried. 12. The Administrator informed the council that the newly selected provider of Ambulance Service in Farmington, Divine Redeemer Memorial Hos~ital had encountered a bureaucratic obstacle at the Metropolitan Council in that they were requiring two applications for certificate of need for the same service. The Administrator was instructed to write a strong letter, objecting to this unneeded red tape and asking the Metropolitan Council and the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health to forego the requirement of the second certificate. 13. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson that the City hereby accept the tenure of grant from the State of Minnesota for funding of Street Sign inventory and uniform installation and authorizing the staff to secure competitive quotations for this material. APIF, motion carried. 14. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson to approve the payment of $955.00 to Painters, Inc., for painting done in the remodeling of the new library. APIF, motion carried. 15. Motion by Akin, second by Whittier to set a public hearing for 7:00 P.M., March 17, 1980 at which time to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance which would allow for home occupations and legal continuing non-conforming residences. APIF, motion carried. (Councilman Leon Orr arrived at this time.) 16. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to approve the attendance of 14 firemen at the annual two day fire school at a cost of $140.00. APIF, motion carried. 17. The rest of the meeting was devoted to an informal, open discussion with Mr. Del Stapf, Chairman of the Site Committee for the Farmington Fire Department. The various needs of the department for the next foreseeable future were discussed in a general way and certain possible sites were discussed. It was pointed out that certain guidelines and perimeters should be established in time to be included in the capital improvement program, which will be part of the amended City Com- prehensive Plan. 18. Motion by Akin, second by Johnson to approve the payment of bills as presented. APIF, motion carried. 19. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ./ /'9- /l ~....auht:.A~ Wi 11 i am J. Ford -, City Administrator APPROVED .3/~/fo WJF/kf