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1979 02 20 I I I REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRIJA.RY 20, 1979 Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. with the follCW'ing members present: Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and :Matthews. Councilman C,eving was absent. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the agenda as presented. Notion seconded by Councilman Hatthews. 'Ihe fo11aving voted in favor: M..ayor HObbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and r-1.atthews. No negative votes. Motion carried. AVJARD OF BIDS - NORrH LAKE SUSAN SANITARY SEVoJER AND WATER PIDJEcr 78-3: RESOLUTION' #79-8: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution accepting the bid of Northern Contractina Company of Hopkins in the arrount of $872,198.50 contingent upon the execution of the assessment guarahtee contract by Chanhassen Business Parks Ltd. and delivery to the City of a letter of credit guaranteeing payment of the first five years of assessments. Resolution seconded by Councilman Matthews. The fo11CW'ing voted in favor: ~1ayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried. REJEcr BIDS - SOUTH LOI'US LAKE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJEcr: Staff recommended that the Council reject bids because of significant delays in the grant reviewing process. Councilman Matthews moved to rej ect the bids on the South lotus Lake Drainage Improvement Proj ect and direct the staff to work tCW'ards a new grant proposal. Hotion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The fo11CW'ing voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried. HINUTES: Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the Februaxy 5, 1979, Council minutes. ~tion seconded by Councilman Matthews. 'Ihe fo11CW'ing voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Neveaux and Matthews. councilman Pearson abstained. M.otion carried. Councilman Pearson moved to note the January 9, 1979, Park and Recreation Corrrnission minutes. Motion seconded by councilman Matthews. The fol1CW'ing voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative votes. ~tion carried. The Council noted that any time the Park and Recreation Commission expects action or a response from the Council, what they expect action or response from should be placed in the form of a motion iIl their minutes. Councilman Matthews moved to note the January 16, 1979, Community Facilities study Corrrnittee minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The follaving voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Counci1men Pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative votes. ~btion carried. FINANCIAL CONSULTANT - 1979: Bob Sander, Juran and Moody, was present to discuss the potential conflict that eöu1d be created by Mr. Sander represerttiIlg the bond consulting department and Russell Prince represBrlting the underwriting department. The Council felt that Juran and Moody will be hired on a month by month basis. NATURAL GREEN', CONDITICNAL USE PERMIT: Dave Luce, Natural Green, was present. Council members discussed the history of the proposal. The Planning Commission recomÅ“nded the Council grant a conditional use pennit to Natural Green. 'Ihe City Manager recomrÅ“nded denial. The Council discussed four options, rezone the property toc- 3, amend the ordinance to allCW' this type of business as a permitted use in an R-lA District, create a new zoning district or enforce the current ordinance. councilman Neveaux moveD. that by Noven1bèr 15, 1980, Natural Green will no longer be in business on this property. The business' should not intensify from what it was Council Meeting February 20, 1979 -2- during the 1978 growing season. The applicant is required to obtain an interest bea,rinsr certificate of deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 to pay for possible legal costs in the case that removal of the operation is necessary. Motion seconded by Councibnan Pearson. The fol1CW'ing voted in favor: M..ayor Hobbs, Counci1men Pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried. WATER STUDY: The City Engineer briefly discussed his report. The problem is that there is iron in the city water at the source of the water supply. The Engineer suggested, for a short term solution, regular flushing of hydrants on dead end lines at a low rate. The Engineer has adjusted the pressure reducing station valves to minimize the flow from the high service area into the lower service area. The mid-term solution would be to add polyphosphates to the water at the wells. The Council will study this report for the March 5th meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boyle were present to discuss the problems they are having with discolored water. GEURTS, LOT AREA VARIANCE REQUEST - 6696 KIOWA: Hr. Geurts is requesting a 2,100 square foot lot area variance in order to build a single family residence on a 12,900 square foot parcel located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of t^lest 67th Street and Iroquois. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals recommended approval of the variance. Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the lot area variance of 2,100 square feet for Lots 429 through 435 in the Carver Beach neighborhood according to the Assistant City Manager/Planner's report of February 14, 1979, paying attention to the special assessments should be placed upon the property and that a proof of recorded title for the purchase of Lots 429 and 430 be submitted at the time of building permit. Hotion seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Hatthews. No negative votes. Hotion carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Fire Department has advertised for bids on a 1951 Ford Pumper and a 1939 International. Two bids were received on the Ford Pumper, one for $216.00 and one for $325.00. The Fire Department recommended the Council accept the bid from l.1ission Township for $325.00. Councilman Pearson moved to accept the bid from Hission Township in the amount of $325.00. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried. One bid was received for the International in the amount of $156.00. The Fire Department recommended the Council reject the bid. Councilman Matthews moved to reject all bids for the 1939 International. Motion secohded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative votes. Hotion carried. 1979 REFERENDUM: Councilman Pearson moved to accept the tentative date of November 6, 1979 for a referendum for the city hall, public works and library facility. Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, I I I I I I Council Meeting February 20, 1979 -2- Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative votes. Hotion carried. Councilman Matthews moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councí1men pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried. Don Ashworth City Manager