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1983 02 14 I' I 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14, 1983 Mayor Hamilton called the meeting to order with the following members present: Councilwomen Swenson and Watson and Councilmen Horn and Geving. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilwoman Swenson moved to approve the agenda with the following changes: 1. Delete Item 9, City Manager's position Review. 2. Add a Solid Waste Landfill Site Status Report. 3. Add a Resolution Approving Acquisition of Necessary Easements for the 201 Program. 4. Add Discussion on the Joint Meeting with Eden prairie/ Chaska regarding Highway 212/5. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Swenson and Watson and Councilmen Horn and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried. GENERAL DISCUSSION MEETING - ALL COMMISSIONS, MAYOR HAMILTON: The following commission/committee members were present: Public Safety Commission - Richard Wing, Candy Takkunen, Brian Erickson and Jack Kreger; Planning Commission - Susan Albee; Environmental Protection Committee - Court MacFarlane; Cable TV Committee - Robert Haak; Park and Recreation Commission - Joe Warneke, Brian Foltz, Jack Mauritz, Richie Hemping; Sheriff's Department - Duane Bicket, Robert VanDenBroeke, and Larry King. Mayor Hamilton delivered his message to commission members pre- sent. In summary, he stressed that communication is very impor- tant. Although it may seem that the Council is unreceptive and uninvolved, everyone should be aware that councilmembers deal with many agencies and groups. The Council needs input from various resident groups. The Council may not adopt all committee/commission recommendations, but all should feel free to contact councilmembers at any stage of an item under con- sideration. The general thrust of the meeting was solely to insure that each committee/commission were continuing to work toward accomplishing the same goals. This is a yearly type of meeting recognizing the number of turnovers which may occur on each of the commissions. Mayor Hamilton thanked all members who attended and stated that they are all doing a good job. City Council members reinforced points brought out by the Mayor and additionally thanked each commission (er) for their volunteer efforts to achieve overall community goals. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS, RICHARD WING: Mr. Wing presented four reports from the Public Safety Commission: Public Safety Committee Year End Report: This report outlines activities of the commission during the past year. Police Protection Alternatives: This report outlined alter- native forms of police protection which could be considered by the city. Continuation of the contract system with Carver is recommended. The reasons stated for such recom- mendation in the report were costs associated with developing our own department and that the contract system, if properly established, could meet community objectives. City Council Minutes - February 14, 1983 -2- PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS, RICHARD WING, CONTINUED: Councilman Geving raised questions about increasing police department involvement and public visability. Duane Bicket, Chief Deputy for the Carver County Sheriff's Department was pre- sent and stated that this concept is presently being advanced in several areas. 1 Gambling Ordinance: Mr. Leander Kerber from the American Legion was present stating their desire to see Chanhassen adopt a gambling ordinance as authorized by state law and as presently in effect in most cities surrounding Chanhassen, i.e. bingo, control of amusement devices, pull tabs, etc. He stated that the American Legion makes many civic contributions. No action was taken on this item pending further review by the Public Safety Committee. Fire Relief Status Report, Fritz Coulter: The City Council accepted a report from the Fire Relief Association. In Mr. Coulter's presentation he noted that the fire department had approved a change in their benefit plan, but several technical questions remained unanswered. Action on this item was tabled to allow for review by the attorney's office. The City Council reviewed questions raised by Mr. Coulter concerning proposed changes in the Fire Relief Association. The Council reaffirmed their preference for the move to a lump sum benefit arrangement but deferred any action until receipt of legal opinions already in progress. I MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilwoman Watson and seconded by Councilman Horn to note the January 18, 1983 Environmental Protection Committee minutes. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. DERRICK DEVELOPMMENT CONTRACT, ~INAL APPROVAL: A motion was made by Councilman Geving and seconded by Councilwoman Watson to table action on this item until March 7 to allow for consideration of additional information received this week. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. LIQUOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS (VARIOUS CHANGES REQUIRED UNDER STATE LAW), FINAL READING: On February 7, 1983 the City Council acted to place Ordinances 2-1 (regulating intoxicating liquors) and 34-E (regulating non-intoxicating liquors) on first reading. These changes were mandated because of changes in State law. A motion was made by Councilman Horn and seconded by Councilman Geving to approve Ordinance 2-1 as presented and that this ordi- nance shall become effective March I, 1983. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilwoman Swenson and seconded by Mayor Hamilton to approve Ordinance 34-E as presented and that this ordinance shall become effective March I, 1983. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson,and swe~son, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motlon carrled. 1 1 I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING - February 14, 1983 -3- APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS: A motion was made by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilwoman Swenson to approve the bills as presented: Checks 14303 through 14366 totalling $51,279.88 and Checks 18609 through 18699 totalling $202,117.17. In addition, the following three items are also approved for purchase: Doors for Fire Station from Twin City Garage Door Co. - $5,280. High Pressure Washer from Frontier Hardware - $1,529. Ten Ton Porta Power Set from Shielded Sales - $250. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. REVISE PENALTY STRUCTURE FOR UTILITY BILLS: The number of per- sons who habitually do not pay their utility bills continues to be of concern. The city does receive full reimbursement of these monies as any bills unpaid at the end of each year are certified to Carver County for collection with property taxes in the following year. In addition to the penalty charge placed on the bill during the course of the year, the city also adds and addi- tional "certification charge". A motion was made by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Geving to approve first reading of Ordinances 5-E and 6-E which revises the penalty charge to 10% of the unpaid balance and allows the city to turn off water at residences that are habitual non-payers. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. The City Council requested that the new requirements be publi- cized through the newsletter, newspaper or be printed on the uti- lity bill itself. SOLID WASTE LANDFILL UPDATE: Councilwoman Swenson stated that the Site D in Chanhassen is still under consideration by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for a solid waste landfill. She stated that another meeting would be held on this subject on February 16, 1983 in st. Paul. 201 PROGRAM RESOLUTION: A resolution was required by Carver County to finalize Phase III of the grant application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on the 201 Project. RESOLUTION NO 83-05: A motion was made by Councilman Horn and seconded by Councilman Geving to approve a resolution approving the acquisition of necessary easements for phase III of the 201 Project. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. HIGHWAY 212/5 JOINT MEETING WITH EDEN PRAIRIE AND CHASKA: The City Manager stated that he would send out an agenda for this meeting next week. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February 14, 1983 -4- HRA MEETING: Mayor Hamilton reminded all council members of the HRA meeting scheduled for February 17th to discuss the Instant Web building restoration and the supermarket study. 1982 BUDGET: The Council asked for a final report on the 1982 budget. Manager Ashworth stated that this could be scheduled for discussion on March 15th along with other financial reports to be presented by DeLaHunt Voto. A motion was made by Councilman Geving and seconded by Councilwoman Watson to adjourn the meeting. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Don Ashworth City Manager 1 I 1