HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-11 Council minutes Faribault City Council Minutes Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, October 11, 2011 1. Call to Order 1.A. Roll Call Mayor Jasinski called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Faribault City Hall. Council members present included Duchene, Johnson, King, Miller, Underdahl, Voracek, and Mayor Jasinski. City staff present included Administrator Chuck Whiting, Deputy City Administrator/Finance Director Terry Berg, Planning Coordinator Greg Kruschke, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Tim Murray, and Deputy City Clerk Lorri Smith. 1.B. Waive Rule Six of the Council Rules of Business and add item 3O. Motion by Council Member Miller, seconded by Council Member Underdahl, carried unanimously, to waive rule six of the Council Rules of Business and add item 3O to the agenda, and move item 5B to 6C. 1.C. Presentation of proclamation naming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Mayor Jasinski presented a proclamation to Greg Kruschke, Planning Coordinator, and Tom Spooner, a member of the Planning Commission, naming October as Community Planning Month. 2. Approve Council minutes Motion by Council Member Miller, seconded by Council Member Voracek, carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of the September 27, 2011 regular City Council meeting as presented. 3. Routine Business Council Member King thanked the organizations who have made donations to the Fire Department. Motion by Council Member Duchene, seconded by Council Member Johnson, carried unanimously, to approve items 3A – 3O. A. Approve list of bills to be paid in the amount of $ 1,059,271.85 B. Approve Resolution 2011-179 Accept Donation from Agstar Financial Services and the Rural Fire Protection Association to Fire Department C. Approve Resolution 2011-180 Accept Donation from Genesis of MN to Fire Department D. Approve Resolution 2011-181 Accept Donation from Ronald Pirkl to Fire Department E. Approve Resolution 2011-182 Accept Donation from Curt’s Truck and Diesel Services to Fire Department F. Approve Resolution 2011-183 Authorization to Apply for Minnesota Trail Legacy Grant G. Approve Resolution 2011-184 Authorize Application for MN Local Trail Connections Grant H. Approve Resolution 2011-185 Authorization to Execute Minnesota Department of Transportation Grant Agreement for Airport Maintenance and Operation I. Approve Change Order #1 for Buckham Memorial Library HVAC Systems Replacement J. Approve Payment #1 Buckham Memorial Library HVAC Systems Replacement K. Approve Pay Request #1 for the 2011 Hangar Area Improvements L. Approve Pay Request #1 for the 2011 Runway 1-19 Construction M. Approve Pay Estimate #2 for TH 21/TH 3 Intersection/Trail Improvements–Contract 2010-06 N. Approve Pay Estimate #1 for Lift Station #4 Replacement – Contract 2011-06 O. Approve Exempt Gambling Permit for Knights of Columbus Council 1516 for 11/20/2011 4. Requests to be Heard 4.A. Citizen Comment Period Ken Lake, 1732 4th St NW – resides next to Basher’s, showed pictures of the rocks installed by Jerry Kes on Basher’s property in the southeast corner, stated this is not what was intended for the landscaping required for this area, showed pictures of the trash enclosure recently built but not being used for trash, asked Council to take action on noncompliance of the Conditional Use Permit. The Council members directed city staff to work with the Jerry Kes of Bashers and to place this on a future meeting agenda for discussion. 5. Public Hearings 5.A. Ordinance 2011-17 Amending Appendix B of the City Code Regarding Variance Language, first reading Motion by Council Member Miller, seconded by Council Member Johnson, carried unanimously, to open the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Greg Kruschke, Planning Coordinator, presented Ordinance 2011-17 for first reading, amending Appendix B of the City Code regarding variance language. The proposed amendments will bring the City Code up to date with recent changes to Minnesota State Statutes regarding variances. Amendments include a change to the definition of a variance, findings for granting a variance, and amendments to the sign ordinance and the Historic Preservation District. One amendment changes the terminology from “hardship” to “practical difficulty”. A provision is included that relates to conditions placed on a variance being directly related to the variance being considered. Language is also being added stating a variance needs to be in compliance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. No one from the public wished to be heard on this item. Motion by Council member King, seconded by Council Member Duchene, carried unanimously, to close the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Motion by Council Member Underdahl, seconded by Council Member Duchene, carried unanimously, to approve Ordinance 2011-17 Amending Appendix B of the City Code Regarding Variance Language, on first reading, and to set the second reading for October 25, 2011. Roll call vote: Aye-Duchene, Johnson, King, Miller, Underdahl, Voracek, Mayor Jasinski. Nay-None. 5.B. Item moved to 6C. 10/11/2011 City Council minutes Page 2 of 5 5.C. Resolution 2011-186 Adopting Special Assessments for Northern Sanitary Sewer Improvements – Phase 3 Motion by Council Member Duchene, seconded by Council Member Voracek, carried unanimously, to open the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Terry Berg, Deputy City Administrator/Finance Director, presented Resolution 2011-186, adopting special assessments for phase 3 of the Northern Sanitary Sewer Improvements. The nd project consisted of the extension of sanitary sewer from the corner of T.H. 3 / 2 Avenue NW to thth 28 Street NW to the west side of the intersection of 30 Street NW and Industrial Drive, lift station removal, roadway reconstruction and related improvements. The special assessments total $4,365.00 per lot for sanitary sewer services. In addition to special assessments, funding will come from the Sanitary Sewer Fund. No one from the public wished to be heard on this item. Motion by Council member Duchene, seconded by Council Member Miller, carried unanimously, to close the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. Motion by Council Member Voracek, seconded by Council Member Miller, carried unanimously, to approve Resolution 2011-186 Adopting Special Assessments for Northern Sanitary Sewer Improvements – Phase 3. 6. Items for Discussion 6.A. Resolution 2011-038 Order Improvements, Approve Plans and Specifications, and Establish Bid Date for RBNC Well Closure Tim Murray, Public Works Director/City Engineer, presented Resolution 2011-038, ordering improvements, approving plans and specifications, and establishing the bid date for the River Bend Nature Center Well Closure. A deep well exists on River Bend Nature Center property that was taken out of service in 1965. The well was not abandoned in a manner that meets current standards. This is part of the City’s Wellhead Protection Plan efforts to protect our source water supply. The total estimated cost of the project was $75,000. Costs that are not covered by the grant will be paid for out of the Water Utility Fund. No one from the public wished to be heard on this item. Motion by Council Member Voracek, seconded by Council Member Underdahl, carried unanimously, to approve Resolution 2011-038 Order Improvements, Approve Plans and Specifications, and Establish Bid Date for RBNC Well Closure. 6.B. General Affair Committee rd 1. Resolution 2011-187 Authorizing Installation of 15-minute Parking Sign on 3 Street NW and Neighborhood Watch Signs on Kingswood Crescent Tim Murray presented Resolution 2011-187, authorizing the installation of one 15-minute rd parking sign on 3 Street NW and neighborhood watch signs on Kingswood Crescent. The General Affairs Committee is recommending the approval of these requests. 10/11/2011 City Council minutes Page 3 of 5 Upon a question from Council Member Underdahl, Council Member Miller clarified that although staff recommended no 15 minute parking signs be placed in this location, the committee members felt this would be good for the pawn shop’s business clientele. No one from the public wished to be heard on this item. Motion by Council Member Duchene, seconded by Council Member Johnson, carried unanimously, to approve Resolution 2011-187 Authorize Installation of one 15-minute Parking Sign rd on 3 Street NW and Neighborhood Watch Signs on Kingswood Crescent. 6.C. Ordinance 2011-18 Amend Chapters 3, 4, and 5, of the City Charter, first reading City Administrator Chuck Whiting presented Ordinance 2011-18 for first reading, amending Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of the City Charter. The Charter Commission unanimously voted in favor of moving these changes forward to the City Council. The changes clarify and bring up to date Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of the Charter with Minnesota state law. Other significant changes include allowing ordinances to be read at special or emergency meetings of the council, allowing ordinances to become effective upon publication, allowing for the publication of summary ordinances, allowing for the passage of ordinances and resolutions by a majority of the members of the council present at the meeting. Motion by Council Member Underdahl, seconded by Council Member Miller, carried unanimously, to approve Ordinance 2011-18 Amend Chapter 3, 4, and 5 of the City Charter on first reading, and to set the second reading for October 25, 2011. Roll call vote: Aye-Duchene, Johnson, King, Miller, Underdahl, Voracek, Mayor Jasinski. Nay-None. 7. Bids 7.A. Resolution 2011-188 Accept Bids for River Bend Nature Center Well Closure Tim Murray presented Resolution 2011-188, accepting bids for the closure of an abandoned well on River Bend Nature Center property. Bids were received as follows: Keys Well Drilling - $64,000.00; Thein Well Co. - $106,200.00. It was noted this project will be funded through a $10,000 grant received from the Minnesota Department of Health. The remainder of the costs will be funded from the Water Utility Fund. The project will be completed this fall. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Duchene, carried unanimously, to approve Resolution 2011-188 Accept Bids for River Bend Nature Center Well Closure and award the project to Keys Well Drilling in the amount of $ 64,000.00. 8. Announcements Mayor Jasinski announced Fire Prevention Week from October 9-15, 2011. The Fire Department will be hosting an open house on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Council Member Voracek announced that on Saturday, October 15, 2011, the Downtown Fall Festival & Chili Contest is taking place along Central Avenue. 10/11/2011 City Council minutes Page 4 of 5 9. Adjournment Motion by Council Member Miller, seconded by Council Member Underdahl, carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _________________________________ Lorri Smith, Deputy City Clerk 10/11/2011 City Council minutes Page 5 of 5