01-11-1999 CC MIN - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

City Council Minutes January 11, 1999 Page 4 e STIPULATION THAT THE JOINT POWERS BOARD ADDRESS THE INSURANCE LIABILITY ISSUE; AND TO ALSO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF STREET SUPERINTENDENT PHIL HALS TO BE THE CITY REPRESENTATIVE ON THE JOINT POWERS BOARD. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.5. Review Letter/Request from James and Mariorie Anderson COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE REQUEST FROM JAMES AND MARJORIE ANDERSON TO VACATE 14 FEET OF A 20 FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 3, BLOCK 1, HERITAGE LANDING 2ND ADDITION. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Dietz opposed. A resident of Heritage 1 Addition in attendance of the meeting expressed his concern with the possible flooding effect on the neighbors if the drainage and utility easement vacation were granted on the' Anderson property in Heritage 2 Addition. A resident of Lot 5, directly behind the Anderson property, also indicated concern of flooding possibilities when presented with large accumulations of rain or snow. City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that he is very comfortable with the drainage in regard to the easement vacation, as Joplin Street improvements took some drainage away from that area. He further stated that the City is capable of certifying that the improvement was built correctly and will monitor the easement when large amounts of rain and snow are a concern. e COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-3 VACATING 14 FEET OF A 20 FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 3, BLOCK 1, HERITAGE LANDING 2ND ADDITION. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Councilmember Dietz abstained. 5.6. Consider Aooointment to Community Recreation Board Council member Motin indicated interest in serving on the Community Recreation Board provided the meetings remained scheduled for 11 :45 a.m. and not changed to evening hours. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO THE COMMUNITY RECREATION BOARD. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Council member Motin abstained. 5.6a. Residencv Requirements for Board and Commission Aooointments Council member Thompson explained that he would like to see that residency be a requirement for all board and commissions who have the ability to propose or increase fees to the residents, and that current non-resident members be grandfathered-in to allow them to fulfill their current term and to serve one more term. e Mayor Klinzing indicated that there is a motion on the table to reconsider the following motion, which was made by Council member Thompson at the