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COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
August 20, 2001
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVEAGENDA
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Introduction of New Employee - Public Works
b) Introduction of New Employee - Community Development
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Open for Audience Comments)
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approve Council Minutes (8/6/01 Regular)
b) Accept Donation - Pollution Prevention Day - Parks and Recreation
c) Appointment Recommendation - Parks and Recreation
d) Akin Road Project Right-of-Way Acquisition - Engineering (Supplemental)
e) Capital Outlay - Liquor Operations - Finance
f) Civil Penalty Alcohol Compliance Violation - Police Department
g) Consider Resolution - Accepting Grant - Fire Department
h) Consider Resolution - 2001 Sealcoat Project - Engineering
i) Park Improvements - Parks and Recreation
j) School and Conference - Administration
k) School and Conference - Fire Department
I) School and Conference - Community Development
m) Set Public Hearing - Farmington Heritage Landmark Designation-
Administration
n) Approve Bills
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. AWARDOFCONTRACT
a) Akin Road Project - Engineering
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Consider Resolution - Riverbend PUD Schematic Plan Amendment -
Community Development
b) Approve Lease Contract Public Facilities - Finance
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Consider Resolution - Meadow Creek Preliminary Plat - Community
Development
Action Taken
Introduced
Introduced
Approved
R72-01
Tabled to 9/17/01
Approved
Information Received
ApfJToved
R73-01
R74-01
Information Received
Information Received
Information Received
Information Received
9/4/01
Approved
R75-01 & R76-01
R77~01
Approved
R78-01
12. NEW BUSINESS
a) Storm Water Pond Maintenance Program - Engineering
Authorized
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
14. ADJOURN
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO: Mayor & Councilmembers
FROM: Robin Roland, Interim City Administrator
SUBJECT: Supplemental Agenda
DATE: August 20,2001
It is requested that the August 20,2001 agenda he amended as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
7 (d) Akin Road Project Right-of-Way Acquisition - Engineering
Staff has completed negotiations for trail right-of-way acquisition from three property
owners for the Akin Road project.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robin Roland
Interim City Administrator
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farminlrton.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator ~
FROM:
Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT:
Akin Road Trail Right-of-Way Acquisition
DATE:
August 20, 2001
INTRODUCTION
Staffhas completed negotiations for trail right-of-way acquisition for the Akin Road project.
DISCUSSION
Trail right-of-way for the Akin Road project needs to be acquired from three property owners.
BUDGET IMPACT
The total amount negotiated for the right-of-way and easement acquisition is $5500.00. The City
Attorney has indicated that the individual amounts to be paid to each property owner are reasonable
and recommends settlement for the above total amount. The individual property settlement
information is available for review at Council's request.
ACTION REOUESTED
Approve by motion the acquisition of the trail right-of-way for the Akin Road project.
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Lee M. Mann, P.E.,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
August 6, 2001
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7 :00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ristow led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Also Present:
Ristow, Cordes, Soderberg, Strachan
Verch
Acting City Attorney Brokl, Interim City Administrator Roland,
City Management Team
4. APPROv.EA GENDA
MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a) Watering Restriction Issues - Engineering
Letters were sent to Ms. Jolly and Ms. Maxwell in response to their comments at
the July 16,2001 meeting. Councilmember Soderberg noticed the letter stated the
City facilities could not keep up with the demand. The City can keep up with
demand under normal circumstances. The demand that evening was not normal.
b) Nelsen Hills Townhomes - Engineering
At the July 16, 2001 Council Meeting Council authorized staff to proceed with
correcting outstanding grading issues at Nelsen Hills Townhomes. A low
quotation was received from Gilmer Landscaping in the amount of $13,049. The
following items will be addressed as part of the contract:
All water services will be adjusted to grade.
A water service to the east of 18568 Euclid Path will be repaired.
The hydrant outside of 18588 Euclid Path will be raised to meet City
standards.
The slope at the pond to the south of 18588 and 18590 Euclid Path will be
seeded and fiberblanketed. The front yard of 18584 will receive 4" of black
dirt and sod. All other disturbed areas will be final graded and sodded.
Trees will be added to the top of the slope between Pilot Knob Road and the
townhomes. As part of the original Nelsen Hills Townhomes project,
screening was required on the berm along CSAH 31. Staffhas included trees
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August 6, 2001
Page 2
within the contract in an effort to screen and minimize noise from Pilot Knob
Road.
The City is holding $7,000 in surety for this project. The balance will be covered
through the private capital improvement projects fund. City Attorney Brokl stated
September 15,2001 has been set for a completion date. The City will try to
recover some of the funds, but there is no guarantee. This is being pursued with
the Nelsen Hills Townhomes attorney. Councilmember Soderberg inquired as to
the low fire hydrant. City Engineer Mann stated the Fire Department has checked
the hydrant and it does need to be raised, but there is no undue concern at this
time.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved Council Minutes (7/16/01 Regular) (7/18/01 Special)
b) Approved Appointment Recommendation City Administrator - Administration
c) Approved Appointment Heritage Preservation Commission - Administration
d) Accepted Resignation Senior Center Advisory Council - Administration
e) Received Information Capital Outlay - Administration
f) Approved Fire Relief Association Pension Request for 2002 - Finance
g) Received Information School and Conference - Police Department
h) Approved 195th Street Project Right-of-Way Acquisition - Engineering
i) Received Information 2001 Curbside Clean-Up Project Summary - Parks and
Recreation
j) Received Information Naming of Parks - East Farmington and Depot Way - Parks
and Recreation
k) Approved Bills
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Consider Resolution - Downtown Streetscape/Street LightinglSliplining
Project Assessment Hearing - Engineering
The budget for the project was set at $1,394,750. The assessments for the project
were set not to exceed the amounts determined in the original feasibility report.
The project costs will be underwritten through the special assessments, bond
proceeds and the appropriate enterprise funds. No objections to the assessments
were received. Residents have 30 days to pay the assessment without interest to
City Hall. After 30 days, assessments will be certified to the County and
payments should be mailed to the County at that time. MOTION by Cordes,
second by Strachan to close the Public Hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Strachan, second by Cordes adopting RESOLUTION R69-01
adopting the assessment roll for the Downtown Streetscape/Streetlighting/
Sliplining project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Council Minutes (Regular)
August 6, 2001
Page 3
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
a) 19Sth Street Project - Engineering
Arcon Construction Company submitted the low bid in the amount of
$695,122.37. The estimated project cost based on the bid including contingencies
and legal, engineering and administrative costs is $975,000. The total estimated
project cost including contingencies and legal, engineering, administrative and
right-of-way acquisition is $1,082,000. The estimated project cost in the
feasibility report was $1,275,500. There are three benefiting property owners that
will be participating in the cost of the improvements, the City, the developer of
Autumn Glen and the Finnegan property (former Reisinger property).
Construction will begin August 7, 2001. MOTION by Strachan, second by
Soderberg adopting RESOLUTION R70-01 accepting the base bid of Arcon
Construction Company Inc and awarding the contract. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
b) Akin Road Project - Engineering (Supplemental)
McNamara Contracting Inc has submitted the low bid in the amount of
$1,077,177.50. Although the bid is favorable, staff recommended that the award
of contract for this project be postponed until the August 20, 2001 Council
Meeting. Several easement agreements need to be finalized and the street lighting
costs and agreements with Dakota Electric and Xcel Energy need to be
completed.
c) 3rd Street Overlay and Slip lining - Engineering (Supplemental)
Valley Paving Inc has submitted the low bid in the amount of$229,811.50. The
total estimated project cost including contingencies and legal, engineering and
administrative costs is $321,100. A portion of the project costs will be assessed to
benefiting properties. The City's share of the costs will be funded through the
City's funding mechanisms. MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg adopting
RESOLUTION R71-01 accepting the base bid of Valley Paving Inc, and
awarding the contract. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Consider Resolution - Meadow Creek Preliminary Plat - Community
Development
Mr. Warren Israelson of Progress Land Company proposes to plat 178 single-
family residential lots on 159.35 acres in the first phase of Meadow Creek. The
proposed subdivision is located west of Prairie Creek and north of Autumn Glen
in the northeast comer of the City of Farmington. At full development, the
Developer proposes 354 single-family residential lots along with a 4.54 acre
neighborhood park and a number of storm water ponds. The property currently
consists of a man-made drainage ditch that is utilized as an outlet for Lake Julia
and runs southwesterly through the property. The property is zoned R-1 single-
family residential. The minimum lot width is 75 feet measured at the front yard
setback. Two lots on the preliminary plat do not meet the minimum lot width due
to a storm drainage pipe that splits the two properties. Therefore, the Developer is
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August 6, 2001
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required to apply for a variance to the minimum lot width before approval of the
final plat. The Developer proposes both split-entry and walkout construction
homes in the price range of $160,000 to $250,000. The Developer estimates a
population of 1,062 persons. The Developer proposes the density at 2.22
units/acre falling within the low-density requirement of 1.0 to 3.5 dwelling units
per acre Land Use Plan designation for this area contained in the approved 2020
Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the
Preliminary Plat at their July 20, 2001 meeting. A number of issues were
discussed including the retention of trees at the shared border of Meadow Creek
and Autumn Glen, transportation issues including the redesignation of 187th Street
as a minor collector street and the resolution of grading and drainage issues in the
Prairie Creek 4th Addition. The Developer is working with Arcon Development
to determine the location of the larger trees along the shared property line
between Meadow Creek and Autumn Glen. It has been determined that most of
the larger trees might be retained if drainage swales are located on the north and
south sides of the trees both on the Meadow Creek and Autumn Glen properties.
The City's traffic engineer, Shelly Johnson, has prepared a traffic assessment for
the Meadow Creek Project at full development of 354 single-family units. Mr.
Johnson estimated daily 2-way traffic volumes at 3,390 trips. He estimated 65
trips into the subdivision at the morning peak hour and 200 trips out of the
subdivision. At the evening peak hour, 230 trips are estimated into the
subdivision and 125 out of the subdivision at full development of354 lots. Mr.
Johnson estimated that at full development an additional 2,030 vehicles will
utilize 187th Street to travel to/from Embers Avenue and/or Pilot Knob Road.
Because of this volume on 187th Street, the street's function will be converted
from a local street to a neighborhood collector street and it will be able to
accommodate the expected volumes. Mr. Johnson recommended that both 187th
Street and the north-south street extending from Dunbury A venue in Autumn
Glen be classified as minor collector streets. Each collector will have a sidewalk
on one side of the street. The Developer will be required to seek a variance for
the cul-de-sac that surrounds Outlot A because it exceeds the 500-foot cul-de-sac
length by 100 feet.
A number of residents attended the July 10, 2001 Planning Commission meeting
that live in the Prairie Creek 4th Addition directly adjacent to Meadow Creek.
Their concerns consisted of the standing water and drainage problems within their
backyards. The Planning Commission recommended an additional condition
concerning the approval of the preliminary plat:
1. Require corrections and improvements to the grading and drainage
problems in Prairie Creek 4th Addition and restore the affected properties.
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August 6, 2001
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The Developer may need to gain temporary easements from property owners in
the Prairie Creek 4th Addition to correct grading and drainage problems on private
property. If the Developer cannot secure a temporary easement for grading on
private property, a license to enter may be granted per the Development Contract.
The park will be located along a trail easement that runs from Lake Julia along the
drainage ditch easement to the south through the Autumn Glen development.
Staff requested approval of the Meadow Creek Preliminary Plat contingent upon
the following:
1. The Developer seeks a variance to the minimum lot width for two lots on
the preliminary plat before approval of the final plat.
2. Any required revisions to easements and all engineering comments from
the June 27, 2001 memo that are relevant to the preliminary plat need to
be addressed on the plat.
3. The Developer seeks a variance to the maximum cul-de-sac length of 500
feet for the cul-de-sac near Outlot A.
4. Require corrections and improvements to the grading and drainage
problems in Prairie Creek 4th Addition and restore the affected properties.
Councilmember Soderberg inquired about the trail running along the back of the
properties along the drainage ditch. Staff will inform the developer that he needs
to inform the homeowners of the trail in their backyards. Councilmember
Soderberg asked if the drainage and elevation will be adequate so residents do not
have water in their lower levels. City Engineer Mann stated the developer is
being held to City standards. The material coming from the area to create the
large pond will be used to raise the areas needed to meet elevations.
Councilmember Strachan asked if this will have the same design standards as
Autumn Glen. City Engineer Mann stated they will need to meet all of the City
standards, just like Autumn Glen did.
Councilmember Soderberg stated sidewalks will be installed along 187th and
Dunbury. He asked if there was a sidewalk along 18ih Street to the west of the
development. Staff replied no. Councilmember Soderberg then asked if a
sidewalk along a minor collector is required? Staff replied yes. Councilmember
Soderberg noticed there is a redesignation of 187th Street to a minor collector.
Are there any other requirements of a minor collector besides a sidewalk? Mr.
Johnson replied because of the design of the site plan and the way the area to the
west was built, and a majority of the vehicles want to go west and north, 187th
Street becomes a clear path for that, at least to Embers Avenue. That is why he
suggested 187th be redesignated as a minor collector. It will be functioning as
more than a local street. Volume is also considered. A minor collector is one step
above a local street. It is an ongoing planning process. Comprehensive Plans~
etc. are constantly evaluated. Councilmember Soderberg stated there will be
300+ homes. Riverbend caused him a great deal of concern because there was no
ingress or egress because of very narrow streets and the amount of traffic
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August 6, 2001
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generated. You can redesignate streets and put more traffic on them, but it does
not make them safer. He has a problem with changing the game after things have
started. This area was looked at in 1998 and determined to be residential, but no
provision was made for a minor collector. The minor collector status has been
determined after designing this development. Mr. Johnson stated once you get
into site development, that is when streets like minor collectors become important
and more apparent where they should be.
Mayor Ristow stated Embers was identified in the Comp Plan as a collector. Why
wasn't 187th also designated as a collector at the same time? Mr. Johnson replied
it did not appear to be needed as a minor collector at the time. If he would have
known then what he knows today about Meadow Creek and Autumn Glen he
would have suggested it. 187th Street fits the criteria to be a minor collector.
There will be increased traffic due to the development. Mayor Ristow asked
about traffic control. Mr. Johnson replied he did not recommend any traffic
control at this time. Perhaps 3-4 years from now. Councilmember Strachan
asked if 187th is reclassified as a minor collector, what does that do for the City in
terms of being more aggressive with stop signs. Mr. Johnson replied it puts more
strength to protecting the minor collector as a street to handle more traffic. You
do not want to load it up with stop signs. However, where 187th intersects with
Embers the potential for traffic control needs may increase. With any other local
street intersecting 187th Street, you have to be careful stopping 187th at the local
street. His estimate of 2,000 vehicles on 187th Street is on the high side.
Councilmember Strachan asked if traffic does become a problem, what can be
done before the area is fully developed? Mr. Johnson replied you have to decide
on what is worse. There are standards in transportation guidelines. If you live on
187th you probably don't want to see one more car. As a traffic engineer the street
can handle 500 cars per direction on that street. There are always things that can
be done if traffic becomes a problem, such as you can limit the number of
vehicles that make turns.
Councilmember Cordes asked why do they need to reclassify 187th? Mr. Johnson
replied you don't have to. As a good planning tool in order to protect traffic
control options you reclassify a street. There will still be additional cars on the
street with this development.
Mayor Ristow asked if 187th was the only street for construction traffic? Mr.
Johnson stated there are two options, 187th from CSAH 31 or ask them to use Elk
River Trail to Embers and then into the development.
Mayor Ristow stated an e-mail was received from Mr. Ken Rausch, 5066 187th
Street W, expressing his concerns regarding additional traffic.
Mr. Jamie Larson, 5082 187th Street W, stated Mr. Johnson said if he knew then
what he knows now he would have made 187th a minor collector. The
Comprehensive Plan shows that area was going to be low density residential so
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August 6, 2001
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the facts were there. Everyone who built along 187th thought they were living on
a fairly quiet street. The residents are not against the development, they are
asking the City to stick with the Comprehensive Plan and not change 187th to
handle the traffic. Along Lake Julia cars park on both sides of the street. Mayor
Ristow stated if it is not changed, it limits what the City can do according to what
a traffic engineer suggests should be done.
Ms. Lisa Robinson, 18654 Easton Avenue, stated a sidewalk is a requirement for
a minor collector. If that is true, it is her understanding the residents are assessed
for the improvements of the sidewalk. As it stands now, only the residents along
the eastern border of Prairie Creek received notice of the plat design and no one
on 187th. So the residents on 187th were not notified there will be another tax.
She asked if other minor collectors have parks along them? It is her
understanding the developer brings a plan to the City and the City compares it to
the codes. As long as those things are met, everything is ok. It seems the City
could require the developer to have more outlets. She does not think this is the
best designed plat for traffic. She feels an option would be to send it back to the
Planning Commission to get a better plat with more roads. Councilmember
Strachan suggested some cars could use Dunbury to get out. She was also
concerned with safety issues. She felt with more traffic they will need more stop
signs on 187th. One thing that has not been brought up is the trees. There are
trees all along the drainage ditch that add beauty, shade, and privacy. It was not
made a condition of the plat to save as many trees as possible. She would like this
considered before the developer is given final approval. She requested Council
keep the contingency regarding correcting drainage issues, as her backyard is a
swamp.
Councilmember Strachan asked how it is determined which properties are
affected by the drainage issue. City Engineer Mann stated over the last several
years these issues have been raised and the City is well aware of what needs to be
done. Staff is very committed to addressing those issues. Ms. Robinson stated no
one has contacted her regarding how it will be resolved.
Mayor Ristow asked Mr. Johnson to address the traffic issue around Lake Julia.
Mr. Johnson stated there is a trail along the north side of 187th that leads into Lake
Julia Park. It is designed to be a walking park, not a regional park, although some
people will drive there and park along the street. He does not know of it being a
safety issue as long as people drive at a safe speed and perhaps identify the area as
"Drive Safely - Children at Play." He does not see a problem with the road
carrying the additional traffic, because the play area is set so far back.
Councilmember Strachan asked about the sidewalk requirement and if it was
necessary. Community Development Director Olson replied no, new
developments are required to have sidewalks on one side. The City does not go
into existing neighborhoods.
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August 6, 2001
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Mayor Ristow asked if there were any questions at the Planning Commission
regarding redesigning the plat. City Planner Smick replied no, the question was
not raised. Mayor Ristow asked if the road was adequate or similar to other plats.
Ms. Smick listed several similar plats. She stated this plat does meet the 2020
Comprehensive guideline as far as the density that was proposed in 1998. Mayor
Ristow stated Mr. Rausch said in his e-mail that the residents were mislead by the
City. They relied on the City's policies to their detriment. They would not have
bought a house on 187th if they would have known it would carry 2000 cars a day.
Would the City have told them that? Ms. Smick stated if someone were to have
called in 2 years ago and asked if 187th was a local street we would have said yes.
That is the information we had at that time. If someone where to call in today, we
would have said it is starting to look like a minor collector. We have a new look
at development in this area and things are changing. We can only go by the
information we have.
Councilmember Cordes asked about the drainage problems in Prairie Creek 4th
Addition. It was her understanding those problems have to be fixed before
anything else is done, is that correct? She is not willing to approve the plat before
those areas are fixed. She wants to make sure that will happen. City Engineer
Mann stated there may be circumstances that necessitate some of the
improvements in Meadow Creek be in place before those issues can be addressed.
As far as the plan is concerned, before any engineering plans are approved, those
drainage problems will be addressed. In order to build the pipes that will take the
drainage away from those areas, the downstream end is built first. So the pipe on
the Meadow Creek site needs to be built first. There are easements along the east
property line in Prairie Creek 4th. The City may need to get additional permission
to do grading work. Previously, the City did not have the capability of dealing
with these issues. The building of this development and the storm sewer systems
of this development will allow staff to address these issues in ways they cannot
with the area being undeveloped.
Ms. Christina Erickson, 5245 187th Street, stated she is concerned about the
traffic. The 2000 extra cars are from this development alone. It does not include
the traffic already there. When they bought their house 7 years ago, Embers was
supposed to loop around into 187th. It was supposed to be a residential
neighborhood street. Now there is a lot of traffic and speeding. They do not have
a sidewalk. If one is installed they have established lawns and trees, and a
pipeline running through the yard. If the sidewalk does not go in, what about the
people walking dogs and strollers with all this traffic? The bus stop is on the
northeast side of 187th and Embers. There is no stop sign on Embers so what
about the school children. Designating 187th a minor collector, as she understands
it, protects the City's rights to limit the number of stop signs placed on the street.
That is the problem now with Embers. Residents are told they cannot place stop
signs on Embers because it is a minor collector. On the 2002 Comprehensive
Plan it does show a minor collector going east and west. On this plan where is
that collector road? Human nature is to go the shortest distance between two
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August 6, 2001
Page 9
points. There may be this long winding road that eventually gets up to a major
road that goes east and west, but people won't use it if it is more difficult to drive
that way. 187th is the only way in and out of this neighborhood. She would like
to see a better way to get people in and out of this neighborhood and to save the
trees. They were told this land was too low to build on and that it would be a golf
course.
City Planner Smick stated the City currently does not have a tree preservation
ordinance, however staff is requesting that the trees between Meadow Creek and
Autumn Glen be preserved as much as possible. The trees along the drainage
ditch are still being reviewed. Mayor Ristow thought he heard a comment from
Mr. Israelson that he was willing to install trees for park dedication fees. Parks
and Recreation Director Bell stated that has not been proposed to the Parks and
Recreation Commission, and that has not happened before.
City Planner Smick stated she understands all of the dirt and earth work will be
done on site. Mr. Israelson stated in the first phase there is definitely adequate fill
on the site. To the north, it will be close but a thorough analysis has not been
done. Mayor Ristow stated so once the equipment is on the site it will stay there
instead of going in and out. Mr. Israelson replied that is correct.
Mr. Gordon Schmidt, 5361 187th Street W, stated they were one of the first ten to
build in Silver Springs. He is a designer by trade and is constantly looking into
the future. He is not trying to stand in the way of progress. When he moved to
Farmington, it was easy to tell people check things out, make sure you know what
you are getting into. He talked to the developer, realtors, the pipeline company,
schools and the City. He asked what the future is for 18ih Street. In 1993 he was
told there was no proposed developments planned at that time. Three weeks after
he moved in, construction began behind his house. He knew he had been lied to
by everyone he talked to. He is not against progress, but he would like to caution
Council and have them take a good look. Developers and realtors will tell you
anything to get what they want. They were told there would be a park (Lake
Julia) and there would be a ball field. They are still waiting for the ball field.
Developers very seldom follow through with what they tell you in the beginning.
Ms. Eileen Mumford, 18685 Easton Avenue, stated they intended to raise their
four kids there forever. There are so many kids between 5 and 7 that have been
riding on Easton Avenue to 18th. How do you explain to a 7-year old there will
be 2000 cars there. Someone will be killed. Is there a way to build the street
behind Easton A venue, curve it around, redevelop the whole area and make
Dunbury the major street, and cut their development off? When they moved into
Prairie Creek they were promised a picnic area and park. They went for four
years with no grass in the park. They will have to move if that street goes in. The
construction trucks go 40 mph. They will not be able to stop if a child runs out.
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August 6, 2001
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Mr. Ken Tlrrell, 5067 187th Street, sees a lot of activity in the park, he would hate
to see 187 be a main vein to get the traffic in and out. He thinks with a little
creativity they could come up with a plan that would not make it such a congested
street.
Mayor Ristow asked what the timeline is for approval. Community Development
Director Olson replied the Planning Commission has 60 days to approve it, and
the Council has 60 days for approval. It does not have to be approved at this
meeting. Councilmember Cordes stated it is unfortunate for the area, but she does
not know if there is another way to get the traffic out of there. We won't know
that until the County puts in the east/west corridor and we cannot bank on that.
Councilmember Soderberg stated he is in agreement with the residents. The
design drives the traffic to 187th Street. Unfortunately the development to the
west only has two outlets. He would like to know if there is a way to redesign it
to split some of the traffic up. Also, the plan calls for a park on the southeast side.
With the developments to the west not having any useable park space, it might
better serve the whole area to have a park on the west side. Mayor Ristow
suggested as long as Council has the time, he would suggest delaying the decision
to answer some of these questions. Councilmember Cordes stated if we are not
happy with this, why not deny it and have them submit another plan. Mayor
Ristow asked if it was possible to work with this plan. City Planner Smick stated
she feels it is possible to work with this plan. Community Development Director
Olson stated the questions should be directed to the developer to see what their
position is. Staff has tried to take advantage of every possible street connection.
The design engineer can better respond as to what can be switched around.
Councilmember Strachan stated he would prefer a plan that impacted 187th less.
He does not want to cut it off.
Mr. Warren Israelson, developer, stated a major issue from day one was the
north/south minor collector street. Every one of his plans has shown a north/south
minor collector. Staffhas reviewed the plan several times and made various
recommendations. Each time he has responded and submitted a new plan. One of
the more recent recommendations was to create an east/west minor collector as
well as a north/south one. This plan responds to a direct request of staff. This
was not his original intent. If this was a month or two earlier, he would not have a
problem tabling it. This is August and for him to get into the ground with this
project, he does not have time to wait. The majority of the people will want to go
north and west. There are three potential areas for access, 187t , Eaglewood, and
Dunbury. No matter what kind of alignment is developed, most people will want
to use 187th. There is not a whole lot that can be done other than cutting it off
entirely. Mayor Ristow stated he would feel more comfortable waiting two weeks
to review the resident's concerns. Councilmember Soderberg asked Mr. Israelson
what his initial concept was. Mr. Israelson stated the minor collector was not a
continuous road. Councilmember Soderberg asked if 187th is the same as the
original plan? Mr. Israelson replied no, 187th becoming a minor collector was
staffs idea. He agreed with the traffic engineer, because he recognized people
Council Minutes (Regular)
August 6, 2001
Page 11
will go to 187th and it will become a minor collector. The City's engineering
department did require him to build 187th as a wider street to carry the high
volume of traffic.
Mr. Ken LaBeau, 5317 187th Street, stated if Council is going to postpone the
decision for two weeks, he would like to see a neighborhood meeting with the
residents and the developer. How will this affect home values, and what about the
construction traffic. There are 500-750 cars a day past his house. Add 2000 cars
and that is 2500 cars a day. There should be a special meeting with the Council,
residents and the developer. City Engineer Mann stated neighborhood meetings
are typically for public improvement projects. All statutory requirements for this
project have been met. Mr. LaBeau is concerned if this will take a house worth
$220,000, with all the traffic will it be worth $160,000. Interim City
Administrator Roland stated staff is dedicated to meeting with the residents.
However, staffs concern with this plat is if you do not use I 87th Street, the
options are limited. The reason staff asked Mr. Israelson to connect with 187th
Street, was to increase the availability of roads in and out of the development. If
only the north/south collector is used all traffic will go north to 183rd Street or go
south to 193rd Street. Stafrs goal is to increase the number of accesses to this
development. If Mr. Israelson only had three to begin with, he now has six. They
are not perfect accesses, but he has done everything he can to increase access to
this development. The meeting is a good idea, she was not certain how much can
be resolved through that meeting. Mr. LaBeau stated there are also other
concerns, such as stop signs. With 2000 more cars a day, will there be stop signs?
City Planner Smick suggested staff look at the park question, traffic diversion
techniques, and safety options.
Mr. Todd Bowe, 18650 Easton Avenue, asked if this had to be brought back at the
next Council meeting, whose schedule are we on? Councilmember Strachan
stated there is a state law where action has to be taken within a certain amount of
time, or it is automatically approved.
City Attorney Brokl recommended that staff look immediately at the time limit
and ifnecessary give the notice to extend the 60 day time period. MOTION by
Soderberg, second by Strachan to table this item until the next meeting and
instructed staff to look at the time line and if necessary issue the extensions.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
b) Legislative Impact 2002 Budget Process - Set Workshop Date - Finance
Changes to the Property Tax law include the elimination of the State Aid known
as HACA. The City received approximately $403,000 of HAC A in addition to
approximately $456,000 worth ofLGA. In 2002, 10% of the general fund budget,
or the entire amount of HAC A disappears. The City will start out 2002 with less
revenue than in 2001. Many cities in Dakota County took a major hit.
Farmington's impact will be $313,000 less revenue that the City has to make up
somewhere. The second change, is the restructuring of class rates which reduced
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August 6, 2001
Page 12
the taxable value of all the properties in Farmington. Dakota County will have
preliminary tax numbers ready approximately September 1, 2001. State Statutes
require cities to set their preliminary levy and budget by September 15,2001.
Finance Director Roland presented Council with an estimate of the tax capacity
rate and levy limits. A workshop to discuss the Preliminary 2002 Budget was set
for August 22, 2001.
c) Set Joint Workshop Council-Planning Commission Dakota County Corridor
Study - Community Development
Dakota County has requested the opportunity to make a presentation to the City
Council and Planning Commission on the status of the East-West Corridor Study.
A workshop was set for September 19,2001.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Continue Discussion Growth Management Issues - Community Development
Growth Management issues were discussed at a joint City Council/Planning
Commission workshop on June 26, 2001. Concerns expressed were the rate of
residential development in the near future and the ability of the City's
infrastructure, especially the street system, to accommodate this new residential
growth.
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Mayor Ristow: The Dakota County Fair is in town. No parking signs have
been placed in the same location as previous years.
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan to adjourn at 10:20 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington. Minnesota 55024
(651) 463-7111 . (651) 463-2359
www.cLfarminiton.mn.us
FROM:
Mayor. Councilmembers and City Administrato~
James Bell
Parks and Recreation Director
TO:
SUBJECT:
Accept Donation - Pollution Prevention Day
DATE:
August 20, 2001
INTRODUCTION
A donation for Pollution Prevention Day has been received from Dakota Electric Association.
DISCUSSION
Dakota Electric Association has graciously agreed to donate $1,000 and be a sponsor for Pollution
Prevention Day, which will be held in Rambling River Park on Wednesday, September 12,2001.
Staff will communicate the City's appreciation on behalf of the Council to Dakota Electric
Association for this generous donation.
ACTION REQUESTED
None
Respectfully Submitted,
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James Bell
Parks and Recreation Director
RESOLUTION No. R
ACCEPTING GRANT OF $1,000 FROM DAKOTA ELECTRIC
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 20th day
of August, 2001 at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member introduced and Member seconded the following:
WHEREAS, the City has received a grant for $1,000 to be used for Pollution Prevention
Day; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept such grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Farmington hereby
accepts the grant of$I,OOO from Dakota Electric to be used to fund Pollution Prevention
Day.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session
on the 20th day of August, 2001.
Mayor
Attested to the
day of August, 2001.
City Administrator
SEAL
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Council Members and City Administrator ~
FROM: Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Manager
SUBJECT: Approve Appointment - Parks and Recreation
DATE: August 20, 2001
INTRODUCITON
The recruitment and selection process for the appointment of a full-time Forester/Gardener, to
fill a new position authorized in the 2001 Budget in the Parks and Recreation Department, has
been completed.
DISCUSSION
After evaluating the responsibilities required for the position of Forester/Gardener, the City
determined that there was a qualified internal staff member for this position and identified that
person as a preferred candidate.
Mr. Don Hayes is currently the Park Maintenance Supervisor. He began his employment with
the City as a Park Maintenance Worker in September 1981. Since that time, Mr. Hayes has
moved up within the Park Maintenance Department to his current. position of Park Maintenance
Supervisor. He has had the responsibility for Forestry as the Park Maintenance Supervisor and
has already performed many of the job functions of the Forester/Gardener. Consequently, Mr.
Hayes is fully qualified to assume the duties and responsibilities of Forester/Gardener and is the
best qualified candidate for the position.
BUDGET IMPACT
Funding for this position is authorized in the 2001 budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the appointment of Mr. Donald Hayes to the position of Forester/Gardener in the
Department of Parks and Recreation, effective August 21,2001.
Respectfully submitted,
1 .! C 1/
VLtulL/#1AJ'(tl Aa!t;-
/ Brenda Wendlandt, SPHR
Human Resources Manager
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.cLfarmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator~
Paul Asher, Liquor Operations Manager
Capital Outlay - Liquor Operations
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Angust 20, 2001
INTRODUCTION
The 2001 Budget authorizes the upgrading of our video security system to color cameras,
and monitors, along with additional cameras.
DISCUSSION
This color video equipment will greatly enhance our video security system.
BUDGET IMPACT
The equipment will be purchased from, and installed by Metro Alarm for $5,567.40. The
cost of this upgrade is within the budgeted amount in the 2001Budget.
ACTION REQUESTED
For information only.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Paul Asher .
Liquor Operations Manager
PROPOSAL
Metro Alarm (AUTHORIZED SDN DLR)
101 W. Burnsville Parkway
P.O. Box 1775
Burnsville, MN. 55337
Phone: 952-890-6684 · Fax: 952-707-6881
Paul Asher. Mgr. PHONE DATE
TO Farmington Municipal Liquor Stores 651-463-8601 8-13-01
305 3rd Street JOB NAMElLOCA TION
Farmington, MN 55024 Color Cameras and etc. for CCTV Systems
JOB NUMBER FAX PHONE
651-463-259
WE HEREBY SUBMIT SPECIFICATION AND ESTIMATES FOR:
After meeting with our John Newman john has recommended the following per your request:
Downtown Store:
2- color cameras with varifocallensesl mounts
1- Color Quad
1- 14 inch Color monitor
Install using your existing Recorder
Installed: $2,471.40 - I /.Jc..l. SA 1. Co ~
1"'1+')1'
Pilot Knob Store:
~- Color Cameras with varifocallensesl mounts
1- Color Quad
1- 14 inch Color monitor
Install using your existing Recorder
IN c./.... S4LIf-. S -t':i 'IC
Installed: $ 3,096.00
<;oat to Replss9 old TL'IOR nith 72 I'lOtlf t1Rit '1:e~la Be $1,128.00--
WE PROPOS E HEREBY TO FURNISH MATERIAL AND LABOR - COMPLETE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS. FOR THE SUM OF:
Choose from the options above .allow 5 working days for delivery. Net 30 days
ONE HALF DOWN WITH BALANCE DUE UPON SATISFACTORY COMPLETION.
Manufactures warranties apply to equipment with our one-year warranty on our installation.
ALL MATERIAL IS GUARANTEED TO BB AS SPBCIFIED. ALL WORK TO
BB COMPLETBD IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER ACCORDING TO
STANDARD PRAcrICBS. ANY ALTERATIONS OR DBVIATION FROM
ABOVB SPBCIFlCATlONS INVOLVING EXTRA COSTS wn.L BB
EXECUTED ONLY UPON WRITIBN ORDBRS. AND wn.L BBCOME AN
EXTRA CHARGB OVER AND ABOVB THE PROPOSAL. ALL
AGRBIlMENTS CONTINGENT UPON STRlKBS, ACCIDENTS, OR DBLAYS
BBYOND OUR CONTROL. OWNER TO CARRY FIRE, TORNADO AND
OTHER NECESSARY INSURANCB. OUR WORKERS RB FULLY COVERED
BY WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE. OWNER IS
AUTHORIZED
SIGNATURE
THIS PROPOSAL MAY BE WITHDRAWN
BY US IF NOT ACCEPTED WITHIN
10
DAYS.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL - THE
ABOVE PRICES, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDmONS
ARE SATISFACTORY AND ARE HEREBY ACCEPTED.
YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO 00 THE WORK AS
SPECIFIED. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE AS OUTLINED
ABOVE.
SIGNATURE
TITLE
DATE OF ACCEPTANCE
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.d.farmington.mn.us
FROM:
Mayor, Councilmembers and
City Administrator W
Daniel M. Siebenaler
Chief of Police
TO:
SUBJECT:
Civil Penalty, Alcohol compliance violation
DATE:
August 20, 200 I
INTRODUCTION 1 DISCUSSION
In February 2001 the Farmington Police Department conducted compliance checks at all alcohol retailers
in the City. These were the first such compliance checks conducted under new State Statutes. The law
provides both criminal and civil penalties for violators. Criminal penalties were imposed against the only
violator found, Kwik Trip. -
State Law provides for civil penalties against the retailer of up to $2000.00 for each violation. It was the
intent of the City to use this first compliance effort as an educational opportunity and not to impose civil
penalties. No civil penalties were imposed at the time of the compliance checks.
The City has received a notice from the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division of the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety which "strongly advises that local licensing officials handle this civil penalty
within their communities." The memo goes on to say that if the City does not impose the civil penalty as
authorized, the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division will impose the penalty.
Staff has discussed the issue ofa civil penalty with both the management of Kwik Trip and representatives
of Alcohol Enforcement. The penalty recommended by the Division of Alcohol Enforcement for a first
time offender is $500.00. That is the amount of the civil penalty that will be imposed by the State if the
City fails to act.
Staff has explained to Alcohol Enforcement representatives the efforts being made by Kwik Trip to train
employees, conduct their own compliance checks and discipline employees who fail to comply. Staff has
further explained that the retailer's ongoing efforts may merit a reduction of the civil penalty.
The Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division representative has indicated that based on the retailer's
response a reduction in civil penalty may be appropriate and indicated that they would accept an action by
the City to impose a $400.00 civil penalty against Kwik Trip.
ACTION REOUESTED
Based on the failure of Alcohol Compliance Checks in February 2001 and pursuant to Minnesota Statute
340AAI5 staff recommends that a civil penalty of $400.00 be imposed on Kwik Trip.
Respectfu II Y su bm i tted,
Daniel M. Siebenaler
Chief of Police
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
FROM:
Mayor, Councilmembers
Robin Roland, Interim City Administrator
SUBJECT:
Consider Resolution - Accepting Grant - Fire Department
DATE:
August 20, 2001
INTRODUCTION
The Fire Department has been notified that their application for grant funds from the State
Domestic Preparedness Equipment Program has been approved.
DISCUSSION
The Fire department applied for grant funding to increase their response preparedness in
hazardous materials situations. The State of Minnesota has grant funds available under the
Federal 1999 Fiscal Year State Domestic Preparedness Equipment Program. The City's
application was accepted.
Funding of $14,692 will cover the costs of equipment and haz-mat suits to increase the Fire
Department's capabilities in responding to a hazardous materials incident, including chemical,
biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive devices.
BUDGET IMPACT
This additional funding and expense will be included in the revised 2001 budget.
ACTION REQUIRED
Adopt resolution accepting the Domestic Preparedness Equipment Grant from the State of
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management.
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Interim City Administrator
PROPOSED RESOLUTION R - 01
ACCEPTING GRANT FROM STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council and the city of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City on the 20th day of August 2001
at 7:00 P.M.
The following members were present:
The following members were absent:
Member introduced and Member seconded the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City has received a grant of $14,692 through the State of Minnesota Department
of Public Safety, from the U.S. Department of Justice fiscal year 1999 Appropriation Act
pertaining to Domestic Preparedness Equipment; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept such grants.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Farmington that the
$14,692 grant from the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency
Management be accepted for use by the Farmington Fire Department to purchase equipment to
be used in response to hazardous material incidents, as outlined in the grant application.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
20th day of August 2001.
Mayor
Clerk/Administrator
Attested to the
day of
,2001.
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator~
FROM: Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution - 2001 Seal Coat Project
DATE: August 20, 2001
INTRODUCTION
The City Council awarded the 2001 Seal Coat project at the April 2, 2001 City Council meeting.
DISCUSSION
The 2001 Seal Coat project has been completed. Streets in Pine Ridge Forest Addition, Nelsen Hills Farm
6th Addition, Charleswood 1st Addition, and Dallas Avenue from 208th Street to its northerly terminus,
and property abutting the streets of Hilldee Addition, Westview Acres, 208th Street from Akin Road to
the east, Spruce Street from 4th Street east to the frontage road of C.S.A.H. 50/ T.H. 3, and 5th, 6th, and
7th Streets for Yz block north and south of Spruce Street were seal coated with this year's project.
BUDGET IMPACT
At the April 2nd Council meeting, Council directed staff to prepare .the assessment roll allocating 50% of
the project costs to the benefiting properties which was estimated to be $62.28 per residential equivalent
unit. The City portion of the project cost will be funded through the Street Construction fund. The final
project costs and proposed assessment roll will be available prior to the assessment hearing. The
Council's action to adopt the final project assessment roll will occur at the September 17th Assessment
hearing.
ACTION REOUESTED
Adopt the attached resolution directing staff to prepare the final assessment roll and setting the 2001 Seal
Coat project assessment hearing for September 17th, 2001.
Respectfully submitted,
~Yh~
Lee M. Mann, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
cc: file
RESOLUTION NO. R - 01
CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
- PROJECT NO. 01-01 -
2001 SEAL COAT
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Farmington,
Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City of the 20th day of August, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.
Members present:
Members absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following resolution.
WHEREAS, a contract has been let and costs have been determined for the following improvements:
Proiect No.
01-01
Description
Street Seal Coat-
Oil and Aggregates
Location
Property abutting streets within Pine Ridge Forest Addition,
Nelson Hills Farm 6th Addition, Charleswood 1st Addition,
and Dallas Avenue from 20Sth Street to its northerly
terminus, and property abutting the streets of Hilldee
Addition, Westview Acres, 20Sth Street from Akin Road to
the east, Spruce Street from 4th Street east to the frontage
road ofC.S.A.H. 50/ T.H. 3, and 5th, 6th, and 7th Streets for
~ block north and south of Spruce Street.
; and,
WHEREAS, the improvements for the project are complete.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. Staff is hereby directed to prepare the proposed final assessment roll for the project.
2. A hearing shall be held in the Council Chambers in City Hall on the 17th day of September, 2001
at 7:00 p.m. to act upon such proposed assessment at such time and place and all persons owning
property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to
such assessment.
3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be
published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and the clerk shall
state in the notice the total cost of the improvement. The clerk shall also cause mailed notice to be
given to the owner of each parcel described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks prior to
the hearings. Notice shall be provided in accordance with the requirements provided under M.S.
section 429.061 subdivision 1.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the 20th day
of August, 200 I.
Mayor
Attested to this _ day of
,2001.
City Administrator
SEAL
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator~
James Bell, Parks and Recreation Director
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Park Improvements - Parks and Recreation Department
DATE:
August 20, 2001
INTRODUCTION
The Parks and Recreation Commission and staff have reviewed the playground needs for the various
neighborhood parks for 2001.
DISCUSSION
The PARAC has determined that the park development in the Charleswood development should be delayed
until future additions containing vehicle accesses are constructed. The Commission recommended that staff
use the neighborhood park construction dollars to fmish the existing neighborhood parks. Staffhas
solicited and received quotations for basketball courts in four parks, Curbing around play structures in four
parks, new cushioning materials in two parks and a trail connection in Daisy Knoll Park.
BUDGET IMPACT
The budgeted dollars for these improvements will come from the Park Improvement Funds as outlined in
the 2001 C.I.P. and are within the budgeted dollars.
ACTION REOUESTED
For information only.
Respectfully submitted,
~~~
James Bell
Parks and Recreation Director
PIOl
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.cLfarmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and Interim City Administrato~
FROM: Karen Finstuen, Administrative Services Manager
SUBJECT: School and Conference - Administration
DATE: August 20,2001
INTRODUCTION
Three employees are planning attendance at a Graphic Design workshop.
DISCUSSION
This Graphic design course will aid in creating effective newsletters, brochures and
reports for in-house publications. Employees will learn professional design and layout to
enhance communication.
The course will be held in Bloomington on October 16 and 17, 2001.
BUDGET IMPACT
Funds are provided in the 2001 budget.
ACTION REOUESTED
For information only.
Respectfully submitted,
dkw- (~vit~
Karen Finstuen
Administrative Services Manager
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrato~
FROM: Ken Kuchera, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: School and Conference - Fire Department
DATE: August 20,2001
INTRODUCTION
The Fire Department is planning attendance at two conferences. The Firefighter I and II course
will be held in Lakeville September 5, 2001 to December 3, 2001. The Minnesota State Fire
Chiefs Conference will be held in Duluth October 17 - 21, 2001.
DISCUSSION
Two firefighters will be attending the Firefighter I and II course. This is a requirement for new
members and topics covered include Basic Firefighting Techniques, Search and Rescue, Safety
on the Fire Ground.
Three firefighters will be attending the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Conference. Topics covered
include Emergency Management, Chief Issues, Professional Development.
BUDGET IMP ACT
Approved in the 2001 Budget.
ACTION REOUESTED
For information only.
Respectfully submitted,
~~
Ken Kuchera
Fire Chief
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor and Councilmembers
City Administrator ~
David L. Olson
Community Development Director
FROM:
SUBJECT:
School and Conferences - Community Development Department
DATE:
August 20, 2001
INTRODUCTION
Attendance at the Minnesota State Planning Conference sponsored by the Minnesota Chapter of
the American Planning Association scheduled for September 12-14th, 2001 is being planned.
DISCUSSION
The conference will have sessions on environmental review, downtown redevelopment,
affordable housing and sustainable development, annexation, grant writing and other topics.
This type of training is extremely helpful for Planning staff as they attempt to keep current with
trends in the Planning profession in Minnesota and nationally. It is intended that both Planners
would attend this course.
BUDGET IMPACT
Funding is authorized in the 200 I Budget for this purpose.
ACTION REQUESTED
For information only.
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Olson
Community Development Director
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.cLfarmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, Interim City Administrator ~
FROM: Karen Finstuen, Administrative Services Manager
SUBJECT: Set Public Hearing - Farmington Heritage Landmark Designation
DATE: August 20,2001
INTRODUCTION
A public hearing is required for the designation of a Farmington Heritage Landmark site.
DISCUSSION
At the City Council meeting of May 15,2000 the Heritage Preservation Commission requested
approval to begin the process of designating property as Heritage Landmark.Sites. Four
buildings were declared significant and worth preserving and protecting under the laws of the
City of Farmington.
On May 21, 2001 the City Council held a public hearing and declared the Historic Fletcher
Building, 345 Third Street, the first Heritage Landmark.
The Heritage Preservation Commission has determined that the following sites meet the
eligibility criteria for designation as a Farmington Heritage Landmark and requests a public
hearing be held to finalize this designation of the remaining sites:
./ Farmington State Bank Building, 320 Third Street
./ Masonic Temple Building, 324-328 Third Street
./ Hamilton Clay House, 621 Oak Street
Notification of the public hearing will be sent to all adjacent properties and Robert Vogel, HPC
Consultant, will be present at the hearing to address any questions.
ACTION REQUIRED
Set a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., September 4,2001, to designate the Farmington State Bank
Building, Masonic Temple and Hamilton Clay House as Farmington Heritage Landmark sites.
Respectfully submitted,
~~~
Karen Finstuen
Administrative Services Manager
Cc: Todd Heikkila, Farmington State Bank
Doug Klemenhagen, Masonic Temple
Robert and Jeannie Hill, Hamilton Clay House
HPC Members
Robert Vogel
CITY OF FARMINGTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of
Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota on the 4th day of September, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall, 325 Oak Street, Farmington, Minnesota to consider
designating the Farmington State Bank Building, 320 Third Street, the Masonic Temple
Building, 324-328 Third Street, and the Hamilton Clay House, 621 Oak Street as Farmington
Heritage Landmarks.
All persons desiring to be heard, in person or in writing, will be heard at this time. If you have
any questions prior to the meeting, please contact Karen Finstuen at 651-463-1802.
IS/: Robin Roland
Interim City Administrator
TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator
FROM: Karen Finstuen, Administrative Services Manager
SUBJECT: Historic Preservation - Selection and Designation Process
DATE: May 15,2000
INTRODUCTION
By ordinance the City Council may designate individual historic buildings and sites as
Farmington Heritage Landmarks. The City has been awarded a grant to aid in this
process.
DISCUSSION
The first step in the Landmark nomination process is to survey buildings and sites which
the HPC has reason to believe may be historically or architecturally important. The City
has been conducting a systematic survey of historic resources for several years.
At this time, the HPC would like to formally declare its intent to nominate a select group
of historic buildings for designation as Farmington Heritage Landmarks. This "finding of
significance" is simply an announcement that the properties listed below are worth
preserving and protecting under the laws of the City of Farmington:
~ D. F. Akin House, 19185 Akin Road
~ Church of the Advent, 412 Oak Street
~ Exchange Bank Building, 344 Third Street
~ Farmington State Bank Building, 320 Third Street
~ Masonic Temple Building, 324-328 Third Street
~ Fletcher Block, 345 Thirds Street
~ Lyric Theater Building, 314 Oak Street
~ Hamilton Clay House, 621 Oak Street
This finding of significance in no way commits the City to actually designating any
property as a Heritage Landmark; it simply starts the process. Informative meetings with
the property owners, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Planning Commission, and
other interested parties will be held prior to the HPC's recommendation to Council for
designation.
BUDGET IMPACT
The survey information pr,ovided by Consultant Vogel will be paid for by grants funds.
ACTION REQUESTED
The HPC requests approval to begin the process of designating property to Heritage
Landmark status.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Finstuen
Administrative Service Manager
Cc: HPC Members
Robert Vogel, HPC Consultant
ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS
Farmine:ton State Bank Buildine:. 320 Third Street
Leslie Kotval
3335 Clubview Terrace
Colorado Sp-ings, CO 80906-4479
David & Karen Finnegan
212 Elm Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Corinthian Lodge 67
326 3rd Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Masonic Temple Buildine:. 324-328 Third Street
Heikkila Publication Inc.
320 3rd Street
Farmington, MN 55024-1353
N orthem States Power
Property Tax Dept
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1927
2004 Real Estate Co
3801 50th Street W.
Minneapolis, MN 55410-2019
James Gerster
332 3rd Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Hamilton Clay House
Zoeann Lefler
613 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Martin Clough
312 7th Street
Farmington, MN 55024
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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FROM: Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Award of Contract - Akin Road Project
DATE: August 20,2001
INTRODUCTION
Bids were received for the Akin Road project on Thursday, August 2,2001.
DISCUSSION
McNamara Contracting Inc. has submitted the low bid in the amount of $1,077,177.50. Dakota
Electric Association submitted a quotation of $56,000 for their portion of the street lighting and
XCEL Energy submitted a quotation of$3,930 for their portion of the street lighting. Therefore, the
total construction cost of the project based on the bid and quotations is $1,137,107.50. Of the total
construction cost, $143,200 is due to improvements added to the project after the feasibility report at
the request of Farmington Lutheran Church and Bible Baptist Church. As shown on the attached
sheet, not including the additional requested improvements, the bids came in $12,600 below the
feasibility report estimates.
BUDGET IMPACT
The total estimated project cost including contingencies and legal, engineering and administrative
costs is $1,588,600. The estimated project cost in the feasibility report was $1,406,200. The project
costs due to the requested additional improvements is $200,000. The project costs will be allocated
between the benefiting properties, developers and the City, per the City's special assessment policy
as presented at the public hearing on the project. The City's share of the costs will be funded through
the City's funding mechanisms as outlined in previous communications to Council.
ACTION REOUESTED
1. Adopt the attached resolution accepting the base bid of MeN amara Contracting Inc, and awarding
the contract.
2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the contracts for the installation of the street lighting for
the project by Excel Energy and Dakota Electric Association.
Akin Road Project
August 20,2001
Page 2
Respectfully Submitted,
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Lee M. Mann, P.E.,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO. R -01
AWARD BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 00-05
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 20th day of
August, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.
Members present:
Members absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following resolution:
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for the Akin Road Improvements, bids were
received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following bids were received
complying with the advertisement:
Contractor Total Base Bid
McNamara Contracting Inc............................$1,077,177.50
Valley Paving Inc. - South ............................$1,244,356.54
; and,
WHEREAS, it appears the firm of McNamara Contracting, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The base bid of McNamara Contracting Inc., a Minnesota corporation, for $1,077,177.50
is hereby accepted and awarded and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to enter into a contract therefore.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
20th day of August 2001.
Mayor
Attested to the
day of August 2001.
SEAL
Interim City Administrator
RESOLUTION NO. R -01
AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS FOR INSTALLATION
OF STREET LIGHTS FOR PROJECT NO. 00-05
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 20th day of
August, 2001 at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following:
WHEREAS, the City of Farmington has received a proposal for installation of one street light in
connection with the Akin Road Improvement Project from EXCEL Energy in the amount of
$3,930.00; and
WHEREAS, the City of Farmington has received a proposal for installation of 20 street lights in
connection with the Akin Road Improvement Project from Dakota Electric Association in the
amount of $56,000.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA:
1. The proposal of EXCEL Energy for installation of one street light for $3,930.00 is hereby
accepted and awarded and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
enter into a contract for the installation of the street light.
2. The proposal of Dakota Electric Association for installation of 20 street lights for
$56,000.00 is hereby accepted and awarded and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into a contract for the installation of the street lights.
ADOPTED this 20th day of August, 2001, by the City Council of the City of Farmington.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
(SEAL)
BY:
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Re: Akin Road street lighting
Dear Mr. Mann,
As you requested, we've prepared an estimate of charges to the City of Farmington to
install street lighting along Akin Road in Farmington as indicated on the lighting plan
dated June 4, 2001. These installations will be lights owned and maintained by Dakota
Electric Association. Costs to the city of Farmington will be:
Installation of20 - 250Wshoebox type fixtures on 35' fiberglass poles
$56,000
Monthly energy and maintenance charges
$11.53/mo/light
If you wish for Dakota Electric Association to proceed with the installation of these lights
in conjunction with the Akin Road project please issue a City purchase order or a letter to
proceed. We will then order materials for the project and will anticipate their delivery
approximately 6 weeks after the order.
If you have questions on this project, please feel free to give me a cali at 651-463-6373.
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4300 220th Street West Formington, MN 55024.9583
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Lee Smick, AICP
Planning Coordinator.
TO:
Mayor, Council Members,
Interim City Administator
SUBJECT:
Consider Resolution - Riverbend PUD Schematic Plan Amendment
DATE:
August 20, 2001
INTRODUCTION
Astra Genstar Partnership, L.L.P. proposes to amend the approved Riverbend Schematic PUD from 272
single-family units to 140 single-family units retaining the R-2 PUD zoning designation. The property was
redesignated from R-l (Single-Family Residential) and F-3 (General Flood Plain) to R-2 PUD (Medium
Density Residential Planned Unit Development) on February 5, 2001.
DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendment to the Riverbend Schematic PUD
showing 140 single-family lots at their August 14, 2001 meeting. Residents in attendance at the meeting
questioned whether the proposed park should be located along the westerly property line adjacent to Dakota
County Estates to provide an additional buffer to the proposed development. The Planning Commission
requested that City staff present this request to the Parks & Recreation Commission before the preliminary plat
was submitted for review. Additionally the residents requested that the proposed buffer along the westerly
property line adjacent to Dakota County Estates be extended to the south to provide a buffer in the southwest
comer of the Riverbend project. The Developer will review this request and prepare an extended buffer if it is
feasible in this area for the preliminary plat.
History of the Project
Astra Genstar Partnership, L.L.P. originally proposed 168 single-family lots and 94-201 multi-family units
within the Riverbend Schematic PUD. The Planning Commission, in part based on concerns from the
neighbors within Dakota County Estates encouraged the Developer to revise the schematic plan to propose a
single-family development exclusively. The Developer made revisions to the schematic plan that proposed
272 single-family units and was approved on February 5, 2001.
Because the lot count exceeded the threshold of 250 single-family lots, an Environmental Assessment
Worksheet (EA W) was required to be prepared and approved before the preliminary plat could be submitted to
the City for review. The EA W needed to address topics such as how the development would impact the
natural environment as well as any potential traffic impacts generated from the development.
Shelly Johnson, the City's Traffic Engineer anticipated that at 272 single-family homes the development
would generate 2,605 vehicles per day. As stated in the attached Planning Commission minutes of January 9,
2001 and City Council minutes of February 5, 2001, residents of Dakota County Estates were concerned about
the increased volumes of traffic potentially generated from the Riverbend development. The memo from
Shelly Johnson dated May 7, 2001 stated that any street carrying 1,000 vehicles per day or more should be
considered a minor collector. A major concern by the City Council for approval of the project at the
preliminary plat stage was that the streets (Upper 182nd and Upper 183rd) are local streets constructed at 32 feet
in width and were not built to minor collector standards of 38 feet in width. Because of the potential for
increased volumes of traffic, on-street parking would mostly be restricted to one side of the street and
pedestrian safety might be compromised because of the lack of sidewalks on the existing streets that are
normally required along one side of collector streets.
Because of the lack of an existing minor collector street within Dakota County Estates that could be utilized by
the Riverbend development, the Developer questioned the City's Traffic Engineer on how many units the
development would need to be reduced to in order to not exceed local street volumes in Dakota County
Estates. Shelly Johnson stated in the memo dated May 7, 2001 that the development would need to be reduced
to a total of approximately 150-160 dwelling units to eliminate the need for minor collectors in Dakota County
Estates. The Developer then proposed reducing the number of dwelling units in Riverbend by approximately
one-half. In Mr. Johnson's memo dated June 4, 2001, he estimated that with this reduction, it creates less
traffic impact on Dakota County Estates thereby eliminating the need for establishing a collector street in
Dakota County Estates.
Therefore, the Developer has prepared an amendment to the approved Riverbend Schematic PUD from 272
single-family lots to 140 single-family lots in order to reduce the potential traffic impacts on Dakota County
Estates generated from the Riverbend development. In doing so, the Developer has reduced the lot count in
Riverbend by approximately one-half.
As stated in the attached letter by the Developer dated July 16, 2001, the Developer has taken an "all
encompassing" approach to calculating the allowable densities of both the Riverbend and SeedlGenstar
(Empire Township) properties by calculating the properties as one parcel. The Developer has determined that
the RiverbendlEmpire Orderly Annexation property contains approximately 1,110 acres of which 250 is flood
plain. At a density of 3.3 units per acre and with 860 acres of developable land, a total of 2,838 units may be
supported by the RiverbendlEmpire property. With Riverbend receiving 140 units, 2,698 units would make up
the remainder of the Orderly Annexation property.
Traffic Analysis
The Developer proposes four accesses from its property, two accesses to the west through Dakota County
Estates at Upper 182nd Street and Upper 183rd Street. Two accesses are also proposed to the south through the
proposed Meadow Creek subdivision. The northerly access shown on the plan that has yet to be determined
for connection to the north in the Lakeville City limits is the fifth access from the property. All of the streets
in the development will be within the public right-of-way.
The estimated daily traffic volumes for the four roadways are as follows:
180th Street- 350
Upper 182nd Street-165
183rd Street - 80
Upper 183rd Street - 440
As shown on the adjoined plans, Dunbury Avenue (north/south collector) will need to be aligned with the
north/south collector in Meadow Creek.
Cul-De-Sac in Meadow Creek
The Developer for Meadow Creek has proposed a cul-de-sac in the northwest comer of the site in anticipation
of incorporating the cul-de-sac with a street in Riverbend (see attached plan). However, the Developer for
Meadow Creek has not made contact with Astra Genstar concerning the potential connection of the cul-de-sac
in Meadow Creek. Further discussions between the Developers need to commence to determine if the
connection is feasible.
Lot Sizes & Housing Characteristics
The Developer proposes lot sizes ranging from 9,750 square feet to 21,600 square feet with lot averages at
13,300 square feet in the development. The Developer proposes 75-foot wide lots with the property marketed
toward housing in the $170,000-200,000 price range. Amenities to the project include low maintenance
entryway features, boulevard tree plantings, wetland preservation, parkland dedication, standardized mailbox
structures, sidewalks and trails and architectural controls that will ensure the construction of a quality
neighborhood.
Utilities
Water access is available through Dakota County Estates. Water lines should be looped through cul-de-sac
locations to discourage stagnant water. Sanitary sewer access may be served through Dakota County Estates
or there may be a need to construct a line to the Metropolitan Council interceptor line in Empire Township. A
60-foot wide gas line easement runs from the southwest comer of the site to the northeast near the central
portion of the easterly half of the site. No structures may be located within the easement. Further detailed
studies of some lots along the gas line will need to be reviewed to insure that homes may adequately be located
on the lots.
Wetlands
The wetlands shown on the site are classified as Manage 2 and Protect wetlands. The Manage 2 wetlands are
located in the central portion of the site. Manage 2 wetlands have typically been altered by human activities.
Manage 2 buffer widths require a minimum buffer of 20 feet and a structure setback from the outer edge of the
buffer of 10 feet, thereby requiring a structure setback of 30 feet from the wetland. The Protect wetland is
located in the northeast portion of the property and will not be affected by development.
Floodplain
The floodplain takes up most of the easterly half of the property. A Letter of Map Revision is being prepared
to be sent to FEMA requesting the revised floodplain line as shown on the Schematic Plan. No platting of lots
will be allowed in areas currently identified within the floodplain until the Letter of Map Revision is approved
by FEMA.
Parks & Trails
The Developer proposes a park area in the central portion of the site and trails located throughout the easterly
portion of the development. The Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the revised schematic plan and
have approved the park location and trails. However, the City Engineering Division has recommended that the
trail along the gas line easement be located as close to the side of the easement as possible since the Gas
Company does not allow trails directly within the center of the gas line easement. Additionally, the trail
should connect with the proposed Meadow Creek subdivision to the south. The Developer currently shows a
connection towards the south central portion of the Riverbend plan, however there is no possible connection
within Meadow Creek since lots are proposed at this location. Therefore, the Parks and Recreation
Commission recommended that the Developer connect a trail with Meadow Creek on the east side of the lots
in Riverbend near the ponds and run the trail through the northeast comer of the Meadow Creek site. The
Developer is amenable to relocating the trail to the east side of the lots. The Parks and Recreation
Commission will require further review of the trails.
Population Projections
The Developer has estimated a maximum build-out of 140 units. The maximum population of Riverbend
would be approximately 350 persons.
ACTION REQUESTED
Consider the attached resolution approving the Riverbend PUD Amendment.
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Lee Smick, AICP
Planning Coordinator
cc: Newland Communities, Steve Juetten
RESOLUTION NO.
AMENDING THE RIVERBEND PUD SCHEMATIC PLAN
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 20th day of August,
2001 at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
introduced and Member _ seconded the following:
Member
WHEREAS, a public hearing of the Planning Commission was held on the 14th day of August,
2001 after notice of the same was published in the official newspaper of the City and proper
notice sent to surrounding property owners, and
WHEREAS, the Riverbend PUD Schematic plan containing 272 single-family lots was approved
on February 5, 2001 together with the ordinance rezoning the property from R-l and F-3 to R-2
PUD; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the amended Riverbend PUD
Schematic plan reducing the single-family lots from 272 to 140 lots on August 14,2001; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above Riverbend PUD Schematic plan be
amended by reducing the single-family lots from 272 to 140 lots, as provided in the Schematic
Plan prepared by Newland Communities, and dated June 8. 2001.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
20th day of August, 2001.
Mayor
Attested to the _ day of August, 2001.
Interim City Administrator
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 001-459
An Ordinance Rezoning the Grace M. Seed Family Trust, Astra Projects, Inc., James M.
Seed and Astra Genstar Partnership, L.L.P. property from R-l and F-3 to R-2 PUD.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON HEREBY ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a petition to rezone the Grace M. Seed Family Trust,
Astra Projects, Inc., James M. Seed and Astra Genstar Partnership, L.L.P. property as legally
described in Exhibit A on the 5th day of February, 2001 from R-l and F-3 to R-2 PUD; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at a public hearing held on January 9, 2001,
recommended approval of the rezoning contingent on the delineation of the floodplain and
approval of a Letter of Map Revision from FEMA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Farmington hereby amends
the City Zoning Ordinance rezoning the Grace M. Seed Family Trust, Astra Projects, Inc., James
M. Seed and Astra Genstar Partnership, L.L.P. property from R-l and F-3 to R-2 PUD.
Enacted and ordained on the 5th day of February, 2001.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
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Published in the Farmington Independent the 15-1lmy of ~? ' 200 I.
Riverbend Legal
That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 114 North, Range 20 West,
lying southwesterly of the following described line and its northwesterly and
southeasterly extensions:
Commencing at the southeast corner of said Northeast Quarter of Section 13;
thence North 00 degrees 28 minutes 08 seconds East, assumed bearing along the east line
of said Northeast Quarter, a distance of 431.28 feet to the point of beginning of the line to
be described; thence North 31 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds West, a distance of2567.26
feet to the north line of said Northeast Quarter, and said line there terminating.
Riverbend Legal
That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 114 North, Range 20 West,
lying southwesterly of the following described line and its northwesterly and
southeasterly extensions:
Commencing at the southeast comer of said Northeast Quarter of Section 13;
thence North 00 degrees 28 minutes 08 seconds East, assumed bearing along the east line
of said Northeast Quarter, a distance of 431.28 feet to the point of beginning of the line to
be described; thence North 31 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds West, a distance of2567.26
feet to the north line of said Northeast Quarter, and said line there terminating.
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COMMUNITIES
July 16,2001
11000 West i8th Street
Mr. David Olson
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
NEWLAND MIDWEST
Suite 201
Eden Prairie, MN ;;5344
Re:
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952-942-i844
Fax oS2.942-~075
Dear Mr. Olson,
Over the past several months Astra Genstar Partnership, L.L.P. has
continued to explore development options for the Riverbend property
located in the northeast comer of the City of Farmington. Through the
preparation of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA W) and
based on information presented by the City Council and residents at the
various public hearings, it became evident that other options needed to be
explored. Based on this, we decided to take a more "all encompassing"
approach to calculating the allowable densities of the Riverbend and
Empire properties. Because the Riverbend and Empire properties are
adjacent, we would like to propose that the allowable densities be
calculated based on the property being one parcel. Further, because of
current MUSA restrictions, we would like to submit the attached 140 lot
concept plan for the Riverbend portion of the site now and submit a master
plan for the Empire portion of the site within the next six to twelve
months.
Together the Riverbend/Empire property contains approximately 1,110
acres of which approximately 250 is flood plain. Based on this and the
City's Comprehensive Plan, the area would support a total of2,838 units
(1,110 acres less 250 wet acres equals 860 developable acres at 3.3 units
per acre). Our revised Riverbend plan includes 140 lots, which would
provide the possibility of 2,698 units being developed on the Empire
portion of the site.
By supporting the proposal outlined above, the City would allow the
development of the Riverbend portion of the site in a manner that would
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be more compatible with the existing Dakota County Estates development.
Further, the support would allow Astra Genstar the flexibility to prepare a
master plan for the Empire portion ofthe site that would incorporate the
densities that the City's Comprehensive Plan proposes while designing a
master plan that properly mixes the land uses, transportation system and
buffering.
We look forward to presenting our proposal to the Planning Commission
and City Council in the near future. Please contact me if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Newland Communities
Steven . Juetten
Vice President
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Minutes
Regular Meeting
January 9, 2001
1. Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Rotty, Larson, Johnson, Privette, Barker
Members Absent: None
Also Present: David Olson, Community Development Director; Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator;
Michael Schultz, Associate Planner; Dave Sanocki, City Engineer
2. Chairman Rotty recognized that the December 12,2000 minutes will be tabled until the January 23,
2001 meeting.
Chairman Rotty opened all of the scheduled public hearings at this time.
3. Chairman Rotty opened up the continued public hearing for Riverbend schematic Planned Unit
Development.
Planning Coordinator Smick presented the staff report. Smick demonstrated the revised schematic
plan noting that the developer has eliminated the proposed multi-family housing with single-family
lots. Smick stated that the developer has reduced the overall number of units by as much as 96 units.
Planner Smick stated that the City's traffic engineer has recalculated the number of trips generated
from the project adding that the EA W will include further traffic analysis.
Planner Smick pointed out to the Commission and residents that the developer still needs to complete
an EA W and that approval of the schematic PUD does not approve the EA W.
Chairman Rotty asked if the developer had anything to add to the staff report.
Steve luetten, Newland Development! Astra Genstar Partnership, added that they have also revised
the size of the lots, demonstrating a range of lot sizes from 6,000 to 15,000, with the larger lots
abutting the ponds and wetlands. Mr. Juetten added that they need approval of the PUD to form a
basis for the EA W study.
Planning Chair Rotty requested public comment or questions on the proposed schematic PUD.
Gary Clouta, 18210 Echo Dr., Voiced concern over multiple back yard neighbors and requested that
the lot lines align. Steve Juetten responded that the lot lines don't match up because they widened
the corner lots to allow more room for landscaping at the entries but if the Commission requested
they can change that. Chair Rotty stated that at Preliminary Plat a majority of the lot lines would
match up. Mr. Juetten agreed.
Brian Vie, 5104 Upper 183rd Street, voiced concern over the amount of traffic that will be
produced and safety at his wife's daycare. Inquired about the timing of alternate outlets. Community
Development Director Olson stated that the property to the south will have available outlets but the
timing for the outlet to the north is unknown at this time.
Pat Hansen, 5037 Upper 183rd Street W., inquired if Lakeville is willing to allow a temporary road
to allow for access to the property. Planning Coordinator Smick stated that they have not inquired
with Lakeville about access possibilities but the EA W should address traffic within the report.
Council Minutes (Regular)
February 5,2001
Page 4
Mr. Patrick Hanson, 5037 Upper 1820d Street, is concerned with traffic and the
width of the streets. Upper 183rd Street will be an exit, but you cannot turn left
off of Pilot Knob so that leaves two accesses. The streets are not wide enough.
These are starter homes and there are a lot of kids on the streets. In the summer
there are cars parked on both sides of the street. If there is oncoming traffic or a
child runs out from between cars, there could be an accident. Why does it have to
be rezoned? Mayor Ristow stated it is a request by the developer and the request
meets all the requirements. In the 2020 Comprehensive Plan this area has been
designated as an R-2 area. Mr. Hanson stated the majority of the bigger lots are to
the south rather than to the north. It would be nice to spread them out more. He
is very concerned about the traffic situation. Councilmember Soderberg stated an
EA W will be done which will include a traffic analysis, but that cannot be done
until it is rezoned.
MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan adopting ORDINANCE 001-459
approving the Riverbend Schematic PUD rezoning the 67 acres of developable
land from R-l and F-3 to R-2 PUD. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
b) Consider Resolution - Charleswood 4th Addition Final Plat - Community
Development
Newland Communities is seeking Final Plat approval of98 single-family lots
within the Charleswood 4th Addition; this is the final plat involving the single-
family portion of the Charleswood Planned Unit Development. The Charleswood
development will have a total of300 single-family platted lots. Because of the
alignment of 200th Street at Pilot Knob Road, to the west will be 200th Street and
east of Pilot Knob Road will be 203rd Street. There will be a trail on the north
side of200th Street leading eastward toward Pilot Knob Road and the future
construction of a trail along Pilot Knob Road leading to the trail system
throughout the remainder of the development. A park is planned on the east side
of the development, and wetlands are planned to the south and the east. The
Planning Commission recommended approval contingent upon the following:
1. The developer submit an easement agreement acceptable to the City to
provide street and utility access to the Nordseth property across Lot 14,
Block 1;
2. Amend the Landscape plan substituting the sugar maples with another tree
species accepted in Title 10-6-14(G);
3. Correct the street name from 203rd Street W to 200th Street W;
4. Engineering review and approval of final construction plans;
5. Execution of the Development Contract
MOTION by Verch, second by Strachan adopting RESOLUTION R12-01
approving the Charleswood 4th Addition Final Plat contingent on the above
conditions. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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Engineers & Architects
Bonestroo. Rosene. Ander'ik and Associates. Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
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Principals: altO G. Bonestroo. P.E. . Marvin L. Sorvala, PE. . Glenn R. Cook, PE. .
Robert G. SChunicht, PE. . Jerry A. Bourdon. PE.
Senior Consultants: Robert W. Rosene, PE. . Joseph C. Anderlik, PE. . Richard E. Turner. PE. .
Susan M. Eberlin. C.PA. .
Associate Principals: Howard A. Sanford, PE. . Keith A. Gordon, PE. . Robert R. Pfefferle, P.E. .
Richard W. Foster. PE. . David O. Loskota. PE. . Robert C. Russek. A.I.A. . Mark A. Hanson. PE. .
Michael TRautmann. PE. . Ted K.Field, PE. . Kenneth P Anderson. PE. . Mark R. Rolfs, PE. .
David A. Bonestroo. M.B.A. . Sidney P Williamson. PE.. L.S. . Agnes M. Ring. M.B.A. . Allan Rick SchmIdt, PE.
Offices: St. Paul. St. Cloud. Rochester and Willmar. MN . Milwaukee, WI
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Memorandum
FROM:
Lee Smick
Planning Coordinator
Shelly Johnson #J
TO:
DATE:
May 7, 2001
RE:
Riverbend - Response to Developer's
Site Plan Suggestions
Our File No. 141-97-563
I am in receipt of the graphic (copy attached) that illustrates the "segmenting" of Riverbend into
north and south. The intent of the developer is to have the north segment traffic proceed east-
west through the Upper 182nd Street connection only and the south segment traffic to use Upper
183rd and southerly connections through the proposed residential development to the south.
Two questions were posed with this potential plan revision: 1) How many units would the
development have to be reduced to in order that volumes through Dakota Estates not exceed
local street values, and 2) comments regarding the developer suggested revision. The following
provides a response to each query:
1. The answer to this question depends upon what is considered a local street and what is
considered a minor collector. Some consider 1,000 vehicles per day as the threshold of
local vs. collector while some consider 1,500 vehicles per day and some consider 2,000
vehicles per day. .
In a suburb experiencing the growth of Farmington, it is my belief that a street with 1,000
vehicles per day should be considered a minor (or major) collector. It also must be
realized that some streets that are designated as minor collectors may not reach the 1,000
vehicle per day threshold. It is all highly dependent upon the subarea street network.
Keep in mind that more than traffic volumes are considered when application of minor or
major collector classification to a street is contemplated.
It would appear that the development would have to be reduced to a total of
approximately 150-160 dwelling units to provide a projected daily volume of
approximately 1,000 vehicles per day on Upper 182nd and on 180th Streets. This size of
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May 8, 2001
dwelling unit reduction would probably not be feasible, from an economic standpoint, for
the developer.
2. The "segmenting" of the development creates some traffic problems that are not
desirable. These are as follows:
. The north part of the development is limited to one access, that being Upper 182nd
Street. This assumes that the north-south connection into Lakeville to the future
county facility is not able to be provided. The singular access means that traffic
desiring to move north-south would have to use existing Dakota Estates streets.
Traffic moving between the north and south part of Riverbend would also have to use
north-south streets in Dakota Estates and access to the park/ballfield area from the
south part of Riverbend would have to use Dakota Estates streets.
. It is not desirable to have only a singular access for a residential development of the
size proposed, which is what the north part of the development would have under the
concept.
. The south part of the development wouldn't be affected as much as the north half
under the suggested concept. However, traffic inbound to the south half from the
north on CSAH 31, would still use 180th or Upper l82nd since left turns can't be
accommodated at Upper 183 rd as it is limited to right in/right out from CSAH 31.
. The closure of the north-south collector would eliminate the minor collector function
of that roadway when and if it can be connected to the proposed county facility in
Lakeville.
. The developer is to be complimented on his attempt to mitigate some of the traffic
demand, but the north-south concept lacks the flexibility to be something we would
recommend.
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Robert G. Schunicht, P.E.. Jerry A. Bourdon. P.E.
Senior Consultants: Robert W. Rosene, P.E. . Joseph C, Anderlik. P.E. . Richard E. Turner, P.E. .
Susan M, Eberlin. C.P.A.
Associate Principals: Howard A. Sanford, P.E.. Keith A. Gordon, P.E.. Robert R. Pfefferle. P.E..
Richard W. Foster, P.E.. David O. Loskota, P.E.. Robert C. Russek, A.I.A.. Mark A, Hanson, P.E..
Michael T. Rautmann, P.E. . Ted K. Field, P.E. . Kenneth P. Anderson, P,E. . Mark R. Rolfs. P.E. .
David A. Bonestroo, M,B.A. . Sidney P. Williamson. P.E.. LoS. . Agnes M. Ring, M.B.A., .
Allan Rick Schmidt, P.E.
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Engineers & Architects
Memorandum
TO:
Lee Smick
Planning Coordinator
FROM:
Shelly Johnson
DATE:
June 4, 2001
RE:
Traffic Assessment of Reduction of
Riverbend Development Density
Project No. 141-97-536
You have reported that the developer is considering reducing the Riverbend development from the
271 single-family development analyzed in the EA W to a total of 136 lots. You have requested an
analysis of how this may impact the previous conclusions regarding the establishment of new
collector street(s) in the Dakota Estates development. This memo presents the findings and
conclusions of that analysis.
The daily trips generated by 136 single family residential detached housing units is estimated to be
1,300. This compares to 2,595 daily trips generated by the 271-unit development.
Using similar directional distribution of trips as reported in the Riverbend EA W, the 136-unit
development will add the following estimated daily volumes to four roadways in Dakota Estates:
180th Street - 350
Upper 182nd Street - 165
183rd Street - 80
Upper 183 rd Street - 440
These volumes will be on these streets westerly of Riverbend. The volumes will vary as they get
nearer CSAH 31 given the number of street choices to use and the intersection controls and turn
limitations at CSAH 31. The volumes stated above, added to the existing traffic volume estimates
stated in the EA W, provide a future daily volume estimate for three of the four east-west streets in
Dakota Estates. Daily volume estimates for 183rd Street will be much less than Upper 183rd Street.
2335 West Highway 36. St. Paul, MN 55113. 651-636-4600. Fax: 651-636-1311
180th Street - 1,180
Upper 1820d Street - 525
Upper 183rd Street - 1,120 ..
Given these volume estimates, it appears as though an argument can be prepared that supports the
premise that the existing Dakota Estates streets will experience additional traffic that will be
generated by Riverbend residents. However, that traffic will not allow for the designation of any of
these four residential streets as more than local streets. Given the developer's consideration to
reducing the development size by one-half is a strong consideration in that it reduces the newly
generated traffic by one-half.
To summarize, the consideration of reducing the development size creates less traffic impact on
Dakota Estates. The issue of establishing a collector street through Dakota Estates can be dismissed
at this time. Monitoring of volumes and accidents, in the future after Riverbend is fully developed is
recommended in case the volume estimates are incorrect and the collector issue needs to be revisited.
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers
FROM:
Robin Roland, Interim City Administrator
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Approve Lease Contract Public Facilities - Finance
August 20, 2001
INTRODUCTION
Backup generators are necessary at the new Central Maintenance Facility and Police Station.
DISCUSSION
In consultation with the Construction Manager and the Architects, staff has explored the options
available to acquire backup generators for the two new facilities. These generators are necessary
at the facilities to provide 24-hour operations coverage even when normal electrical service might
not be available. The Police Station will have a 200kW generator and the Central Maintenance
Facility, a 400kW generator.
Three methods of acquiring these generators are available: outright purchase, leasing with option
to buy and an operating lease. Based on the cost analysis, the operating lease appears to be the
best option at this time. Under the operating lease, complete maintenance responsibility is born by
the Energy Alternatives, a subsidiary of Dakota Electric, and they are responsible for any "no-
start" penalties.
The lease of these generators at the facilities incorporates them in Dakota Electric's Peak
Shaving program. This program requires the City to revert to generator power at these facilities
upon request from Dakota Electric during peak electrical usage periods. The reduction of electric
costs is retained by Dakota Electric and offsets the monthly lease amount charged to the City.
BUDGET IMPACT
The annual lease payments of $30,035 for the generators will be included in the operational costs
for the two new facilities starting in 2003. The construction budget covers the first year cost of the
lease.
ACTION REQUIRED
Approve the Power Plus Lease Contract with Energy Alternatives for a 200kW generator at the
Police Station and a 400kW generator at the Central Maintenance Facility.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robin Roland
Interim City Administrator
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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Consider Resolution - Meadow Creek Preliminary Plat
DATE:
August 20,2001
INTRODUCTION
At the August 6, 2001 City Council meeting, the Council made a recommendation to continue the Meadow
Creek Preliminary Plat review to the August 20, 2001 meeting in order to allow the Developer to propose an
alternative solution to the traffic impact concerns expressed by both the Council and the residents in the Prairie
Creek development. Additionally, the Developer agreed to hold a neighborhood meeting with the residents
once a revision was proposed and reviewed by City staff.
DISCUSSION
The Developer and City staff reviewed the revision proposed by the Developer to the preliminary plat on
August 8, 2001 and proceeded to hold a neighborhood meeting to present the revisions to the residents on
August 13,2001. Meeting notices were sent to all households located on 1 87th Street from Pilot Knob Road to
the west property line of Meadow Creek, all residents located on Easton Avenue and all residents located on
Eaglewood Trail. A total of eleven residents were in attendance at the neighborhood meeting, five from l87th
Street, four from Easton Avenue and two from English Avenue.
The revisions consist of proposing Eaglewood Trail as a continuous street through the Meadow Creek
development, beginning at Embers Avenue on the east and terminating at 19Sth Street to the south in the future.
The City's traffic engineer, Shelly Johnson, proposes that Eaglewood Trail be classified as a minor collector at
this location. Eaglewood Trail currently exists as a 38-foot wide paved roadway with a 60-foot wide right-of-
way in Prairie Creek. The Developer proposes to continue the 38-foot wide pavement through the Meadow
Creek development, however City staff recommends that the right-of way be widened to 70 feet in the
Meadow Creek development in order to allow for a sidewalk along the proposed minor collector. At this time,
it is uncertain as to the location of the sidewalk, however, these details will be verified in the construction
plans and finalized before final plat approval.
The revision to 187th Street consisted of terminating the street at Eaglewood Trail rather than requiring l87th
Street to be a continuous route to 19Sth Street to the south in the future. Therefore, l87th Street will intersect
with Eaglewood Trail in the Meadow Creek development. Shelly Johnson has recommended that l87th Street
from Embers Avenue to Eaglewood Trail remain classified as a local street. However, from Embers Avenue
to Pilot Knob Road, Mr. Johnson recommends that l87th Street be classified as a minor collector because of
the functionality of the street and the carrying capacity of the roadway.
Traffic Counts
As shown on the attached information, the revision to the preliminary plat has revised the traffic counts on
both l87th Street and Eaglewood Trail. In the original concept, 187th Street showed a projected traffic daily
volume of 2,030. In the revised concept, the traffic count on 187th Street has been reduced to a 1,300 projected
daily volume. Eaglewood Trail originally showed a projected daily volume of 170; whereas in the revised
concept, Eaglewood Trail now shows a projected daily volume of 870. Additionally, Mr. Johnson proposes
40 trips per day north and south on Embers Avenue south of Eaglewood Trail, while 395 trips per day will be
generated north and south between Eaglewood Trail and 187th Street. He also projects that 520 trips per day
will run east and west along 187th Street between Embers Avenue and Pilot Knob Road and 250 trips per day
will continue both north and south north of 18ih Street on Embers Avenue.
Residents Questions
The residents had a number of questions at the neighborhood meeting. Numerous questions concerned the
construction traffic (i.e, temporary stop signs and/or slow speed signs) and proposed routes that may be
utilized to service the Meadow Creek development. Detailed conversations concerning these issues need to be
discussed with the Developer. However, these issues will be concluded before the grading and construction
plans are approved and any grading commences on the site.
The residents were also interested in obtaining traffic counts on Embers Avenue from prior traffic studies in
order to make a comparison to future counts on 187th Street. The City is currently reviewing this information
to determine if counts were taken on Embers A venue and they will be made available to the residents as soon
as possible.
Residents questioned whether the City would require a sidewalk along 187th Street in the Prairie Creek
subdivision since the street would be reclassified as a minor collector. At the meeting, staff reiterated that the
City would begin reviewing the possibility of installing a sidewalk only if the residents petitioned for a
sidewalk. They also questioned whether a crosswalk could be located on 187th Street near the park to slow
traffic and allow pedestrians to cross from the south side of 187th Street to proceed to the Lake Julia Park.
Shelly Johnson stated that the City only installs crosswalks at intersections of streets and since there is a lack
of an intersection in this location, he would recommend against the crosswalk. He would recommend to the
placement of park signs reminding vehicles to slow down near parks.
The residents also asked Mr. Johnson if the reclassification of 187th Street as a minor collector would make it
easier to gain stop signs at intersections along 187th Street. Mr. Johnson stated that because the street would be
reclassified as a minor collector, the street would function differently than a local street by carrying more
traffic and the reclassification carries more "political clout" to assist in making a positive recommendation to
approving a stop sign on a minor collector if it meets warrants.
Finally, the residents asked that as the east/west collectors such as 195th Street were extended and connected to
Trunk Highway 3 in the future, if this would reduce some of the traffic on 187th Street and Eaglewood Trail.
Mr. Johnson stated that as more roads are built in the area, traffic counts would be reduced because additional
routes could be utilized.
Revised Meadow Creek Preliminary Plat
The Developer proposes to plat 178 single-family lots on 159.35 acres in the first phase of Meadow Creek.
Erik Peters of Bonestroo has reviewed the preliminary plat and has recommended a revised lot layout of the
plan to assist in insuring the storm water and pond design will be adequate for the development. As shown on
the recommended plan by Mr. Peters, he proposes that additional lots be removed from the plan. Further
discussions with the Developer will need to commence in order to determine the final design of the storm
water pond design, however, no additional lots over 178 may be allowed in the first phase if the Meadow
Creek Preliminary Plat is approved. Only a reduction in lots may occur from the approved plat.
The condition to plat approval concerning the need for a variance to the cul-de-sac length has been dismissed
because the cul-de-sac has been eliminated due to the reconfiguration of Eaglewood Trail as a continuous
roadway through the development.
ACTION REOUESTED
Consider the attached resolution approving the Meadow Creek Preliminary Plat contingent upon the following
items:
1. The Developer seeks a variance to the minimum lot width for two lots on the preliminary plat before
approval of the final plat.
2. Any required revisions to easements and all engineering comments from the June 27, 2001 memo that are
relevant to the preliminary plat need to be addressed on the plat.
3. Require corrections and improvements to the grading and drainage problems in Prairie Creek 4th Addition
and restore the affected properties.
4. Require the review of the storm water and pond design as recommended by engineering.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lee Smick, AICP
Planning Coordinator
cc: Warren Israelson, Progress Land Company
File
RESOLUTION NO.
APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT
MEADOW CREEK
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 20th day of August,
2001 at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
introduced and Member _ seconded the following:
Member
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat of Meadow Creek is now before the Council for review and
approval; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing of the Planning Commission was held on the 10th day of July, 2001
after notice of the same was published in the official newspaper of the City and proper notice sent
to surrounding property owners; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended City Council approval of the
final plat at its meeting held on the 10th day of July, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the preliminary plat on August 6, 2001 and continued the
review of the preliminary plat to August 20, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has rendered an opinion that the proposed plat can be feasibly
served by municipal service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above preliminary plat be approved with the
following conditions:
1. The Developer seeks a variance to the minimum lot width for two lots on the preliminary plat
before approval of the final plat.
2. Any required revisions to easements and all engineering comments from the June 27, 2001
memo that are relevant to the preliminary plat need to be addressed on the plat.
3. Require corrections and improvements to the grading and drainage problems in Prairie Creek
4th Addition and restore the affected properties.
4. Require the review of the storm water and pond design as recommended by engineering.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
20th day of August, 2001.
Gerald Ristow, Mayor
Attested to the _ day of_.
Robin Roland, Interim City Administrator
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Client: City of Farmington
File No: 141-01-147
To: Lee Mann
Date: 8/13/01
From: Erik Peters
Re: Review of critical storm sewer and pond design.
Remarks: This memo was written to follow up on email messages written last Thursday and Friday
regarding drainage comments on a revised lot layout plan. The plan was revised to respond to traffic flow
issues on 18th Street. In the revised plan an additional pond has been added between Outlot G and H
ponds. In addition, the southern boundary of the Outlot G pond was shifted north to allow for an east-west
connection with Eagle Ridge Trail Road. Since the site is very flat shifting pond locations further jrom
source drainage areas will makes the task of drainage design more difficult. The drainage issues are
discussed below.
Drainage from Outlot F Pond to Outlot G Pond: Since Outlot G Pond was shifted further north the issue
of connecting the two ponds became more difficult. To maintain the 100-year HWL within city controlled
property a 36" equivalent arch pipe will be needed as an outlet. Due to the large size of the pipe the 36"
pipe will likely need to be routed through a backlot area and then into Outlot G Pond. The conceptual
alignment is shown on the attached drawing.
Drainage from the Shared Property Line with Autumn Glen to Outlot G Pond: The new configuration
for Outlot G Pond will result in larger, flatter sloped pipe being used to pick up the backlot drainage along
the southern property line. Another impact is that a lot will have to be removed along the southern end of
the pond to shorten the amount of pipe needed and facilitate drainage design.
Drainage from Outlot G Pond to Outlot H Pond: To facilitate drainage from Outlot G Pond through the
new pond and into Outlot H Pond it is likely that 4 lots will need to be removed (two on each side of a road).
The attached concept plan shows one scenario where the four lots to be removed lie adjacent to the north
south collector road between Outlot G Pond and the new pond. The lot removal is needed to shorten pipe
lengths between ponds and resulting elevation differences in the outlets. The outlet elevation for Outlot H
pond can go no lower than 904'. The outlet elevation for Outlot G pond can go no higher than 905'.
In summary, the concept lot layout will work from a drainage perspective but will require modifications
resulting in the loss of 6 - 7 lots.
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
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SUBJECT: Storm Water Utility Maintenance Program (SWUMP)
DATE: August 20, 2001
INTRODUCTION
The Farmington City Council has identified storm water pond maintenance/dredging as a program to
be included as part of the 2001 - 2005 Capital Improvement Program. This purpose of this report is
to briefly describe the purpose of the Storm Water Utility Maintenance Program (SWUMP), the
budget impacts, and staff recommendations for review by the City Council. The study area for this
report includes ponds and drainage structures that were identified in the 2000 CIP pond survey.
DISCUSSION
The Purpose of the Storm Water Utility Maintenance Program
The purpose of the SWUMP is threefold. First, it is necessary to identify and correct ponds that are
losing capacity due to silt and sediment accumulation. Storm water ponds serve a dual purpose.
First, the ponds provide a staging area for runoff to control discharge to the storm sewer system. In
high rain events, the ponds provide a place to temporarily store water so the storm sewer system does
not get overloaded due to a sudden inflow of runoff. Second, the ponds slow the velocity of the water
to the point that the suspended silt, sediment, and garbage can settle out before the water is
discharged to a river, creek or wetland. As a pond fills with sediment, the capacity of the pond
decreases. As the capacity decreases, the retention time of the water decreases, allowing less time for
settlement and increasing the immediate flow to the storm sewer system in rain events. When a
storm water pond loses a certain percentage of its capacity, it becomes necessary to dredge the pond
to return it to its original depth.
The second purpose of the SWUMP is to identify structures that are either damaged or filled with
sediment and debris, and then repair or clean them. Inlet and discharge structures from the storm
sewer system are covered with grates to prevent animals and debris from entering the storm sewer.
Over time these grates can become clogged with grass, sticks and other debris and need to be cleaned.
In addition, culverts and box structures crossing under roadways occasionally need cleaning due to
sediment buildup.
The third purpose of the SWUMP is make existing ponds more erosion resistant and aesthetically
pleasing through the planting of naturally occurring wetland trees and grasses and the use of non-
traditional pond maintenance practices.
Scope of the 2001 SWUMP
In the summer of 2000, a preliminary pond study was conducted to map and evaluate storm water
ponds throughout the City. A brief survey was conducted on each pond to establish which ponds
were in need of the most immediate attention. In the late winter/early spring of2001, a more detailed
survey was conducted on the ponds that were identified as a priority in the summer 2000 study. As
part ofthis survey, the existing bottom of the subject ponds were measured, contours were calculated,
and the change in pond capacity was determined as compared to the original grading plan for the
subject ponds. It was determined that a capacity loss of 25% or greater would be the point at which
a pond should be considered for dredging.
Of the ponds studied in the 2001 survey, only one pond has met the criteria for dredging this year.
The pond is located north of 186th Street and west of Embers Avenue in the Prairie Creek
development. This pond had lost 28% of its capacity at the time of the 2001 survey. Please see
Attachment "A" for a map of the ponds surveyed this year and the location of those recommended for
dredging.
Also identified as needing attention as part of the SWUMP this year are the box culverts passing
beneath 220th Street and Flagstaff Avenue as shown on Attachment "A". Sediment and vegetation
have accumulated to the point that normal flow in some of the culverts is blocked completely. This
accumulation reduces the capacity of the culverts. As part of the 2001 program, these culverts would
be dredged to allow normal flow to resume.
As part of the erosion control and pond enhancement portion of this program, staff, with the
collaboration of the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District, has identified the pond
west of Pilot Knob Road between 187th and Elk River Trail/Euclid Path as a candidate for this years
program. This pond has been susceptible to erosion in the past. The addition of trees, shrubs, and
other vegetation would help to reduce erosion, provide a habitat for wildlife, and would increase the
aesthetic appeal of the pond area. Dakota County SWCD currently has a 50% cost-share grant
program available for projects that preserve or restore natural resources in non-agricultural areas of
Dakota County with available funds of up to $5,000. Neighboring residents can and are encouraged
to participate in the program by allowing trees to be planted on their property. Resident participation
not only benefits the resident, but also increases the amount of grant funds available through the
program.
The scope of the work would include tree and shrub planting as identified on the attached planting
plan labeled Attachment "B". Neighbors on the west and north sides of the pond will be contacted
and encouraged to participate in the program. Resident responsibilities would require that trees on
their property must be maintained for a minimum of I 0 years, as part of the cost -share grant program.
Planting of the larger trees would be done through a landscape contractor, however, smaller plantings
would be done at minimal or no cost through neighborhood participation and organizations looking
for community service projects. This pond could be established as a model pond site within the City
of Farmington.
A recommended future goal of the SWUMP is to incorporate algae control for storm water ponds. In
the spring of 2002, it is proposed that select ponds be treated with bundles of barley husks. As the
barley husks decompose, they change the pH of the water, and inhibit alga growth. This method is
currently being used in Lakeville, and has been applied at other sites in Minnesota with success. The
ponds proposed to be treated in the spring of 2002 will be on an experimental basis only, and the
results of that test would determine whether this aspect of the plan should continue.
BUDGET IMPACT
Funding for this program is provided through the Storm Water Utility Fund. It is anticipated that
additional funding will be available through a cost-share grant program sponsored by the Dakota
County SWCD, as previously described
Total costs for the landscaping of the pond along CSAH 31 is estimated at $6,000 including materials
and planting costs, a portion of which will be funded through the above mentioned cost-share
program. Additional bare-root plantings are anticipated to be added to the project in the future, and
can be acquired through the Dakota County SWCD in the spring at minimal cost. These trees and
shrubs will be planted at no cost through neighborhood participation and community service
organizations.
A summary of pond and box culvert dredging costs for 2001 is as follows:
Pond: 13.SW.5 lNW Corner
186th Street & Embers Avenue
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$44,000
$4,400
$48,400
Box Culverts
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$2,750
$275
$3,025
ACTION REOUESTED
1. Council review and consideration of the information presented.
2. Council authorization, by motion, to implement the Storm Water Utility Maintenance Program as
presented.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Assistant City Engineer
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Jay Riggs, Dakota County SWCD
attachment: "A", "B"
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