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COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
November 20, 2000
Action Taken
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVEAGENDA
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Open for Audience Comments)
a) Traffic Concerns - l8ih Street and Elgin Avenue
Information Received
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approve Council Minutes (11/6/00) (Regular) (11/8/00) (Special)
b) Capital Outlay - Administration
c) Consider Adoption 2001 - 2005 CIP
d) Various City License Renewals
e) Approve Bills
Approved 11/6100
11/8/00 Tabled to 12/4/00
Information Received
Adopted
Approved
Approved
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Consider Certification of Delinquent Municipal Utilities
R94-00
9. AWARDOFCONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Consider Resolution - Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Property
b) Consider Proposed Adult Entertainment Ordinance - Discussion
c) Developer Request for Public Improvement - Sanitary Sewer
d) Flagstaff Citizen Petition - Process Issues
Continued to 12/4/00
Continued to 12/4/00
Continued to J 2/4/00
Information Received
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
a) Consider Resolution - 2000 Budget Reappropriations
R95-00
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
a) Sales Tax Exemption Legislation (verbal)
Information Received
'4. ADJOURN
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: Traffic Concerns - 1 87th Street and Elgin Avenue
DATE: November 20,2000
INTRODUCTION
At the October 2nd meeting, two residents forwarded traffic related concerns to the City Council regarding
the intersection of 187th Street and Elgin Avenue.
DISCUSSION
The City's traffic engineer has reviewed the subject intersection (see attached memo). Based on this
review, warrants are not met for all-way stop control at the intersection. The current stop control at the
intersection adequately addresses the sight distance conditions, and is consistent with City street function
and traffic movement standards. The Police Department performed a traffic survey to review speeds and
turning movements at the intersection and the memo discussing the results is included as part of this
agenda item.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the review of the intersection, it is recommended that no modifications be made to the
intersection control at the intersection of 187th and Elgin. "Cross does not stop" signs could be added
below the existing stop signs on Elgin. It is further recommended that the intersection be monitored on an
on-going basis so that issues can be addressed as they arise.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lee M. Mann, P .E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
cc: file
Ken LaBeau, 5317 187th Street
Mike Cavanaugh, 5316 187th Street
Scott Thomas, 5382 1 87th Street
Memo
Project Name: Intersection Review
Client: City of Farmington
.11. Bonestroo
II Rosene
'W\1I Anderiik &
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Engineers & ArchItects
To: Lee Mann
File No: 141-98-000
From: Bryant Ficek & Shelly Johnson
Date: 11/02/00
Re: Stop Sign Request, 18ih Street West and Elgin Avenue
Pursuant to your request, we have conducted an intersection review at the above referenced intersection
in Farmington. The following provides the findings and conclusions of our investigation.
FindinflS
The data received from the traffic counters that were placed in the intersection appears to indicate the
following approach volumes for an average weekday:
Elgin - Northbound Approach - 68 vehicles/day
Elgin - Southbound Approach - 42 vehicles/day
187th - Eastbound Approach - 484 vehicles/day
18ih - Westbound Approach - 356 vehicles/day
The east-west 18ih Street West creates a four-legged intersection with the north-south Elgin Avenue.
Currently, the intersection is controlled by two-way stop signs on Elgin Avenue. In this area, Elgin
Avenue spans only about three blocks with two other intersections. To the east, 187th Street West is stop
sign controlled in one block at the intersection with Embers Avenue, a minor collector roadway. To the
west, 18ih Street West is stop sign controlled in about two blocks at the intersection with CSAH 31
(Pilot Knob Road), a minor arterial roadway.
The south leg on Elgin Avenue slopes upward away from the intersection. The southeast and southwest
corner lots also have slopes in the yards. This elevation increase, along with the trees and houses around
the intersection, creates sight distance problems for two approaches. The northbound sight distance is
limited to the east and west and the westbound sight distance is limited to the south due to those items.
Another factor that could limit sight distance for any and all approaches is the presence of parked
vehicles in the driveways closest to the intersection.
Recommendations
We recommend keeping the current stop sign control on Elgin A venue at this intersection for the
following reasons:
· The vehicular volumes do not warrant the installation of all-way stop control.
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates
2335 West Highway 36 + St. Paul, MN 55113 + Phone: 651-636-4600 + Fax: 651-636-1311
Lee Mann
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November 2, 2000
· Both northbound and southbound traffic on Elgin A venue have much better sight distance from a
stopped position at the intersection. The stop signs give these approaches the best view of east-west
traffic before completing their movement through the intersections. .
· The major street should have right-of-way over the minor street. 187th Street West appears to be the
major street compared to Elgin Avenue due to its length and connections to a minor arterial and
minor collector.
In addition, the northbound and southbound approaches should be examined periodically to ensure the
stop signs can be seen a good distance from the intersection to give motorists ample time to stop. A sign
could also be added below the stop signs on Elgin Avenue stating that cross street traffic does not stop.
This added warning would aid motorists and other users of the roadway of the control conditions at the
intersection.
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates
2335 West Highway 36 + St. Paul, MN 55113 + Phone: 651-636-4600 + Fax: 651-636-1311
City of Farmington
3:25 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.cl.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers and
City Administrator1t-'
FROM:
Daniel M. Siebenaler
Chief of Police
SUBJECT:
Traffic Study
1 87th St and Elgin Ave
DATE:
November 20,2000
INTRODUCTION
As part of the traffic study ordered at the intersection of 1 87th St and Elgin Ave the Police Department
conducted an additional survey to review speeds and turning movements at the intersection.
DISCUSSION
In order to minimize the affect of a police presence on traffic a completely unmarked vehicle was used to
conduct this survey. Due to the use of this vehicle no enforcement was possible. A Community Service
Officer was posted near the intersection, for periods of up to one hour, during the peak traffic hours for 6
days. During that time a total of 412 vehicles were observed.
The parameters of the study included the follwing:
. Direction of travel.
. Turning movements at the intersection.
. Speed at the intersection.
The study revealed that 87.6% of all traffic passed through the intersection travelling either east or west.
12.4% of the traffic turned at the intersection or went through north and south.
Staff did note that a significant number of vehicles (24%) travel in excess of the legal speed limit but only
a small percentage (2.6% or 11 vehicles) traveled at a speed that would be considered ticketable, that is 6
MPH or more over the speed limit. The survey also noted license plate numbers of those violators and
observed that a few vehicles were repeatedly responsible for most of the violations observed. These
violators have been sent warning letters regarding their driving behavior.
Although it was not an intended component of the survey the Community Service Officer also observed
that vehicles tended to drive faster midway between English Ave and Elgin Ave than they do at either
intersection. This may be attributed largely, but not entirely, to eastbound traffic coming off Pilot Knob
Road.
In addition to those issues studied in the traffic survey staff has been asked to address the issue of accidents
and near accidents at Elgin Ave. Concerns were raised that children use the hill on Elgin as a recreational
area with bikes, roller blades, skateboards and scooters. The concern was raised that these children can't
or don't stop for the posted stop sign and go through the intersection fast enough to hit the opposite curb
and fly into an adjacent yard.
It is staff opinion that the accident that occurred at this intersection was more closely related to the
violation of the Elgin Ave stop sign than to traffic travelling on 187th St. It should be noted that according
to witnesses, speed was not an issue in the accident. Since this accident was dependent on the coincidental
location of a vehicle in the intersection when an uncontrolled stop sign violation occurred, the installation
of a stop sign on I 87th St would not necessarily prevent such accidents from occurring in the future.
Respectfully submitted,
CS)
Daniel M. Siebenaler
Chief of Police
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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
November 6, 2000
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
City Attorney Jarnnik, City Administrator Erar, City Management
Team
4. APPROYEAGENDA
MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a) Traffic Concerns - 187th Street and Elgin Avenue
This item was continued to the November 20,2000 Council Meeting.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Soderberg requested item 7a) Council Minutes (10/16/00) (Regular) be
pulled for clarification on item lOa). The original motion was for gross receipts to be
60% attributable to food and Councilmember Soderberg had amended the motion for
gross receipts to be 70% attributable to food. MOTION by Soderberg, second by
Strachan approving Council Minutes (10/16/00) (Regular) with clarification. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Strachan, second by Cordes to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
b) Acknowledged Retirement - Parks and Recreation
c) Received Information AMM 2001 Policy Priorities
d) Authorized Engagement of Audit Firm - 12/31/00 Audit
e) Approved Capital Outlay - Administration
t) Received Information Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation
g) Received Information Capital Outlay - Storm Water Utility Fund
h) Received Information MN Department of Health - Routine Water System
Inspection
i) Received Information Neighborhood Watch Signs - Riverside Estates
j) Approved SKB Yard Waste Facility - Assignment of the Addendum to Contract
k) Approved Bills
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Council Minutes (Regular)
November 6, 2000
Page 2
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Approve Various Licenses and Permits
This Public Hearing was held to renew On-Sale Liquor Licenses, On-Sale Sunday
Liquor Licenses, On-Sale Wine, Club Licenses, and Saunas and Therapeutic
Massage Licenses. MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg to close the
Public Hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Strachan, second
by Cordes to approve the 2001 On-Sale Liquor, On-Sale Sunday Liquor, On-Sale
Wine, Club and Therapeutic Massage Licenses for the businesses requested.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Acknowledge Receipt Traffic Control Information Pamphlet
Over the last several years the City has received resident inquiries regarding the
need for additional stop signs at various intersections. Councilmember Strachan
suggested that the City produce an informational pamphlet on the proper role of
stop signs and explain how citizen requests are handled and evaluated by the City.
Council was very pleased with the pamphlet and acknowledged receipt.
b) Consider City Participation - Dakota County Criminal Justice Information
Integration Network
Dakota County and Cities in Dakota County have been leading an effort to design
and develop a new criminal justice information system model for sharing
information between law enforcement agencies within Dakota County. Criminal
justice agencies at all levels of government would be able to eliminate redundant
data entry, standardize terms, policies, and data elements, and use technology to
eliminate many paper processes currently used to slowly transmit data between
criminal justice agencies. The City has been asked to contribute $888 to the
effort. Funding would come from the Public Communications Project Fund.
MOTION by Strachan, second by Cordes authorizing City funding participation
in the Dakota County Criminal Justice Information Integration Network. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
c) Consider Farmington Lutheran Church MUSA Designation Request
The City received a formal request for MUSA designation for 17.7 acres along the
east side of Akin Road north of208th Street. In December of 1999, Farmington
Lutheran Church and Bernard Murphy received approval of a zone change from
C-l (Conservation) and A-I (Agriculture) to R-l (Low Density Residential) to
facilitate the development of a new church on the property. The church is
requesting MUSA designation for the property prior to proceeding with the
preparation of detailed plans and specifications until the MUSA designation was
certain. Church and school sites were exempted from the recently approved 12
month MUSA designation postponement. Councilmember Soderberg questioned
Council Minutes (Regular)
November 6,2000
Page 3
what looked like a street along the south side, if that is a street or a driveway to
access the property. Staff replied it has the potential of becoming a street.
Mr. Leon Orr, representing Farmington Lutheran Church, stated the entrance to
the south is intended to be a public street. Mr. Murphy is aware of this and has
agreed to pay for any oversizing of sewer and water lines to the east and to pay
for half of the street. As far as the north entry/exit, they would like a second
entrance on Akin Road. MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg approving
MUSA designation for up to 17.66 acres of the Farmington Lutheran Church
property located on the east side of Akin Road. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
d) Consider Resolution - Livable Communities Act Participation
The City Council is required to adopt a resolution if it wishes to participate in the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Local Housing Incentives Account in
2001. By participating the City agrees to establish affordable and life cycle
housing goals. Participation allows the City to be eligible for possible funding for
projects under the Tax Base Revitalization Account, the Livable Communities
demonstration Account, and the Local Housing Incentives Account. The City
HRA recently received a grant in the amount of $85,030 under the Tax Base
Revitalization Account to assist in the cleanup of the Elm Park Landfill area north
of City Center. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan to adopt
RESOLUTION R91-00 authorizing continued participation in the Livable
Communities Act Local Housing Incentives Account for the year 2001. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
e) Consider Ordinance - Rezoning of Donnelly Property for ISD 192
Farmington School District #192 has entered into an agreement to purchase 60
acres from Robert Donnelly, Jr. between 190th Street and 195th Street adjacent to
the Troyhills neighborhood. The property is currently in the Agricultural Preserve
Program and zoned A-2 (Agriculture Preserve). The Donnelly's are seeking to
rezone the property to R-l (Low Density Residential) to allow for construction of
the proposed elementary school. A Conditional Use Permit would be required for
the school and will be applied for at a later date. Water and sewer access is
available within the Troyhills development until a trunk sewer facility is extended
from its current location south of the Charleswood development. The School
Board has recently sought to remove the parcel from Agricultural Preserve
through an eminent domain acquisition process. If no comment or objection is
made within 60 days the property can have the Agriculture Preserve status
removed. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes to adopt ORDINANCE
000-456 to rezone the Donnelly property from A-2 (Agricultural Preserve
District) to R-l (Low Density District) following the designated land use
indicated within the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
t) 2000 CIP Project - Town's Edge Water Main
The Town's Edge Water Main Project was included in the 2000 CIP and would
provide for a hydrant for the Farmington Mall. Mr. Adelman, the property owner,
Council Minutes (Regular)
November 6, 2000
Page 4
has indicated that he will construct the necessary improvements and consequently
will not need City project assistance. The project responsibility has shifted to the
property owner and will be removed from the City's CIP. The hydrants will be
available to be used by the City for fire prevention services.
g) 2000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Dakota County HRA provided the City with the Sub grantee Agreement for
the 2000 CDBG application that was submitted earlier this year. The Council
authorized the submittal of the 2000 CDBO application in the amount of$54,715
in January. The activities to be funded are:
One half of the cost of salary and benefits for the
Senior Center Coordinator position
Redevelopment of the Elm Park Landfill north
of City Center
$25,000
$29,715
MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg approving the 2000 CDBG
Subgrantee Agreement with the Dakota County HRA. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
h) People's Natural Gas Company Rate Increase Request
The City has received notification from the Minnesota Public Utilities
commission advising counties and municipalities of a utility rate increase request
from People's Natural Gas Company. Residential rates would increase by 8.1%
annually and commercial/industrial rates would increase by 9% for a customer
whose usage is under 1500 ccf/year and 6.1 % for customers whose usage is
greater than 1500 ccf/year.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Consider Resolution - Glenview Townhomes Development Contract
Addendum
The developer of Glenview Townhomes was limited to constructing 45 townhome
units as described in the original Development Contract until either the Frontage
Road was completed or a surety was provided for the full cost of the frontage road
project. The planning and design of the new Frontage Road has taken longer than
originally expected. The Frontage Road improvements should be completed by
July 1, 2001. The developer will exceed 45 units with the next building permit
issued in Glenview. The Developer will continue to pay $1,000 per unit for every
additional permit issued to be held in escrow for the Developer's portion of the
Frontage Road improvement costs. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan
adopting RESOLUTION R92-00 approving the addendum to the development
contract for the Glenview Townhomes development that would allow for the
additional building permits beyond the original 45 units to be issued prior to
completion ofthe Frontage Road project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. NEW BUSINESS
Council Minutes (Regular)
November 6, 2000
Page 5
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
a) Sales Tax Exemption Legislation - Public Facilities (verbal)
This item was tabled to the November 20, 2000 Council Meeting.
Councilmember Soderberg: Next Sunday the Farmington High School Seniors are
hosting an omelette breakfast. Funds will be used for a Senior class party.
City Administrator Erar: There will be a Council Workshop following the
Canvassing Board on November 8, 2000. The Ash Street Workshop will be held
November 13, 2000. Thursday morning there will be a meeting with the Dakota County
Fair Board to look at drainage issues.
Finance Director Roland: Staff received notice from the National Government
Finance Officers that the City has received the Distinguished Budget Award for the third
year in a row for the 2000 Budget document.
Community Development
Director Olson: Along Hwy 50- in the Industrial Park there will soon be a
temporary banner sponsored by numerous employers and the Chamber of Commerce
promoting employment availability.
Mayor Ristow: Received a petition from Elayne Donnelly signed by
residents along Flagstaff A venue requesting improvement of the condition of Flagstaff
A venue. Council accepted the petition and staff will bring a response to Council at the
December 4, 2000 Council Meeting.
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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C Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
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 Administrato~
FROM: Karen Finstuen, Administrative Services Manager
SUBJECT: Capital Outlay Purchase - Administration Department
DATE: November 20,2000
INTRODUCTION
A proposal has been received from Sterling Codifiers regarding the City's purchase of
software that would electronically convert the City Code, and would allow access and
retrieval services through the internet.
DISCUSSION
Folio Views is a high performance software tool designed to allow Council, residents and
staff with the ability to access the City Code electronically. The electronic conversion of
the City Code would transform hard text into a database and allow users to conduct
searches and various other operations in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. The
program will be linked to the City's website and should prove to be a highly useful
community resource. Code updates will continue to be received as hard copies and in
electronic form.
BUDGET IMPACT
The cost of the software is $2500.00 and is included in the 2000 budget.
ACTION REQUESTED
For information only.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Finstuen
Administrative Services 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 and Councilmembers
FROM:
John F. Erar, City Administrator
SUBJECT:
Adopt 2001-2005 Capital Improvement Plan
DATE:
November 20, 2000
INTRODUCTION
At the recent Council Workshop held on November 8,2000, Council reviewed the proposed 2001-2005
Capital Improvement Plan.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Council review and direction, one modification was made to the proposed 2001-2005 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) as presented and resulted in shifting a 2001 Public Works project to the year
2002. Consequently, the revised document is in the process of being finalized for publication, and will be
presented to Council at the meeting this evening.
As discussed with Council, the public facilities planning process is well under way and remains on
schedule. A progress report on the Public Facilities Project will be presented to Council on December 4,
2000. All other projects listed for the year 2001, upon final Council adoption, are subject to the CIP
Project Development Plan and Authorization Schedule process. As indicated at the workshop, Council
adoption of the 2001-2005 CIP will automatically result in the initiation of project feasibility studies for
all 2001 public improvements as appropriate.
BUDGET IMPACT
Planned expenditures are subject to individual review and approval by Council as noted in the CIP
document.
ACTION REOUESTED
Adopt the 2001-2005 Capital Improvement Plan as previously presented and discussed at the Council
Workshop.
Respectfully submitted,
J hn F. Erar
ity Administrator
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 and City Administrat0l1~
FROM: Karen Finstuen, Administrative Services Manager
SUBJECT: Various City License Renewals
DATE: November 20, 2000
INTRODUCTION
City Ordinance 3-2-5 states that the Council has the authority to approve both On-Sale and Off-
Sale Beer Licenses; Ordinance 3-25-7 regulates the granting of licenses for Billiard Halls;
Ordinance 3-7-3 regulates the granting of Cigarette Licenses; Gaming Device Licenses are
renewed by the City Council after application has been made in accordance with Ordinance 3-
16-2.
DISCUSSION
The following establishments have submitted their applications for renewal:
Beer On-Sale -
Beer Off-Sale -
B & B Pizza, 216 Elm Street
Tom Thumb Superette, 22280 Chippendale
Budget Mart, 705 8th Street
K wik Trip, 217 Elm Street
Super America, 18520 Pilot Knob Road
Farmington Lanes, 27 5th Street
Farmington Billiards, 933 8th Street
B&B Pizza, 216 Elm Street
Farmington Civic Arena, 114 W. Spruce Street
Farmington Billiards, 933 8th Street
Gaming Device License -
Billiard License -
Cigarette License -
Longbranch Saloon & Eatery, 309 3rd Street
Farmington Lanes, 27 5th Street
American Lefion, 10 North 8th Street
VFW, 421 3r Street
Farmington Eagles Club, 200 3rd Street
Farmington Municipal Liquor Stores, 18320 Pilot Knob Road
Farmington Municipal Liquor Stores, 305 3rd Street
Farmington Conoco, 957 8th Street
Econo Foods, 115 Elm Street
Tom Thumb, 22280 Chippendale Blvd
K wik Trip, 217 Elm Street
Budget Mart, 705 8th Street
Budget Mart, 18266 Pilot Knob Road
Speedway SuperAmerica, 18520 Pilot Knob Road
The appropriate forms, fees and insurance information have been submitted with the
applications. Police Chief Dan Siebenaler has reviewed the forms and approved the applications
for issuance.
BUDGET IMPACT
The fees collected are as proposed in the revenue portion of the budget.
ACTION REOUESTED
Approve Licenses for the above mentioned applicants.
Respectfully submitted,
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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.cLfarmington.mn.us
FROM:
Mayor, Council members, City Administrator~
Robin Roland, Finance Director
TO:
SUBJECT:
Consider Resolution - Certification of Delinquent Municipal Services to
2001 Tax Rolls
DATE:
November 20, 2000
INTRODUCTION
The City's municipal services (utilities) experience delinquent accounts similar to private
enterprises.
DISCUSSION
Minnesota State Statutes 444.075 grants municipalities the authority to certify delinquent utility
accounts to property owners' real estate taxes as a special assessment for collection. This
statute provides the City with the ability to collect unpaid accounts without incurring significant
administrative costs.
All property owners with delinquent utility bills (over 90 days overdue) were mailed notices and
may pay their delinquent amount by December 1, 2000 to avoid certification. The notice advised
delinquent utility customers that the City Council would consider this item on November 20, 2000
at a public hearing.
BUDGET IMPACT
At the time of notice, 342 accounts in the total amount of $129,118.38 were outstanding.
Payments have been received and applied to account balances in the interim. Only those
accounts with delinquent balances remaining after December 1, 2000 would be certified to the tax
rolls as a one-year special assessment.
ACTION REQUIRED
Adopt the attached resolution certifying the delinquent accounts as special assessments to the
2001 taxes of the appropriate properties.
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Finance Director
PROPOSED RESOLUTION R - 00
CERTIFYING DELINQUENT MUNICIPAL SERVICE ACCOUNTS
TO THE DAKOTA COUNTY TREASURER/AUDITOR
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 November
2000 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 provided sewer, water, storm water and solid waste removal services to
users of the municipal utilities; and
WHEREAS, the City has invoiced these users for the services and payment on some of these
invoices is delinquent; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 444.075 allows the City to certify charges associated with the
municipal services as special assessments with the County Auditor,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Farmington, that:
1. Delinquent charges associated with the municipal services shall be certified to the County
Auditor for collection as special assessments.
2. The special assessments shall be due and payable over a term of one (1) year at an annual
rate of eight (8.0) percent.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
20th day of November 2000.
Mayor
Clerk/Administrator
Attested to the
day of
,2000.
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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
FROM:
John Erar, City Administrator
SUBJECT:
Supplemental Agenda .
DATE:
November 20, 2000
It is requested that the November 20, 2000 agenda be amended as follows:
PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
10 (a) Consider Resolution - Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Property
There is a discrepancy between Dakota County and CP Railway as to whether this
property should be considered tax forfeited. Staff requests this item be continued to
the December 4, 2000 Council Meeting.
10 (c) Developer Request for Public Improvement - Sanitary Sewer
Attached is a letter from the engineer for Mr. Jim Allen, requesting this item be
continued until the December 4, 2000 Council Meeting as Mr. Allen is currently out of
town.
J hn Erar
City Administrator
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
FROM: David L. Olson
Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consideration of Purchase Tax Forfeited Property
DATE: November 20, 2000
INTRODUCTION
The City received word late Friday, November 17, 2000 from CP Railway and Dakota
County that there are questions as to whether this property should be considered tax
forfeited.
DISCUSSION
There appears to be a discrepancy and/or disagreement between the County and CP
Railway as to whether this property should have been tax exempt and thus not subject to
becoming tax forfeited. For this reason, it is recommended that this item be continued to
December 4, 2000 to allow for the County and CP Railway to resolve the tax status of the
property .
If it is determined that this property should have been tax exempt and thus is not tax
forfeited, the matter would not be brought back to Council as there would be no action for
the Council to consider.
ACTION REOUESTED
Continue this agenda item to the December 4, 2000 City Council meeting-
Respect IY? L
David L. Olson
Community Development Director
cc: Steve Finden, Dakota County Lumber
Ernie Darflinger, HRA Attorney
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
FROM: David L. Olson
Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Developer Request for Public Improvement - Sanitary Sewer
DATE: November 20, 2000
INTRODUCTION
The City has received the attached letter today from the engineer for Jim Allen.
DISCUSSION
As the letter indicates, Mr. Allen is out of town and is requesting that this agenda item be
tabled until the December 4, 2000 meeting.
ACTION REOUESTED
Continue this agenda item until the December 4, 2000 City Council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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David L. Olson
Community Development Director
cc: James Allen, Bristol Development Corporation
Nov-20-00 02:20P
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WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT ASSOCIATES, INC.
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MD 52.1107 HAZELTINE BOULEVARD
CHASKA, MINNESOTA 55318-1008
(612) 44S-8838
November 20,2000
City of Farmington
clo Mr. David Olson
Community Development Director
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN, 55024
RE: Request for Extension of Trunk Sanitary Sewer
Allen Propelty(lol'merly Neilan Property)
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members:
On behalf ofM!. Allen T request that the City ofFarminglon delay acting on the above
referenced request until the December 4th meeting. Mr. Allen is out of state and wiJI be
unable to attend tonight's meeting,
Please conlaet me at (952) 448-8838 if you have any que!\tions ()r require additional
information regarding this request.
Sincerely,
WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT ASSOCIAT..:S, INC.
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Stephen A. Albrecht
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James Allen, Bristol Dcv, Corp.
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.cLfarmington.mn.us
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
City Administrator ~
FROM: David L. Olson
Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consideration of Purchase of Tax Forfeited Property
DATE: November 20, 2000
INTRODUCTION
The City has recently received notice of tax forfeited former railroad property located
between 3rd Street and 5th Street north of Elm Street.
DISCUSSION
The City has recently received notice that the former railroad property as shown on the
attached map has been forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment of property
taxes. The City has 90 days from the receipt of this notice to indicate whether it would
request that it be conveyed to the City for public use. The 90 day period expires on
December 21, 2000.
The former railroad spur line property in question is located in the HRA Redevelopment
Project Area that was expanded in 1990. This area has also been designated as an
expansion of the Central Business District in the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan.
As a result, this is an area in which commercial redevelopment will be encouraged in the
future.
The HRA reviewed this request at their November 13, 2000 meeting and recommended
that the City Council submit an application to Dakota County and the State of Minnesota
for the conveyance of this tax-forfeited parcel to the HRA for possible future
redevelopment.
It should also be noted that Dakota County Lumber has a track agreement for the spur line
currently located on the now tax forfeited property. The owner of Dakota County Lumber
has previously indicated that he planned to upgrade the spur line so as to allow for rail car
deliveries of lumber. This would require work on the rails and replacement of a majority
of the ties. No work has been completed to upgrade this spur line since the agreement
was signed in July of 1998. If the property is conveyed to the HRA, this issue would
have to be addressed by the HRA and Dakota County Lumber.
BUDGET IMPACT
The total back taxes owed on this parcel are $10,116.93. Depending on how the County
treats this parcel in terms of its new policy on conveyance of tax forfeited property, the
HRA would be asked to underwrite all or a portion of the back taxes owed on this parcel.
It is anticipated that the HRA General Fund would be the responsible financial entity.
ACTION REOUESTED
Consider the attached resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to Dakota
County and the State of Minnesota for the tax- forfeited property identified as Parcel 14-
77000-020-32 to be conveyed to the HRA and not sold at public auction.
Respectfully submitted,
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David L. Olson
Community Development Director
cc: HRA Chair and Board
Ernie Darflinger, HRA Attorney
Steve Finden, Dakota County Lumber
RESOLUTION NO. R -00
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND
PARCEL 14-77000-020-32
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
November, 2000 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member _ seconded the following:
WHEREAS, pursuant to notification from Dakota County that Parcel 14-77000-020-32 located
in the City of Farmington has been forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment of
property taxes; and,
WHEREAS, said parcel is located in the Farmington Housing and Redevelopment Authority
(HRA) Downtown Redevelopment Project Area as amended in 1990; and,
WHEREAS, said parcel is located in an area identified in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan as an
area to extend the Central Business District north to the Vermillion River; and
WHEREAS, said property contains a former railroad spur line that diagonally intersects with
public streets and results in irregularly configured parcels adjacent to said property; and,
WHEREAS, the Farmington HRA has recommended to the City Council to seek conveyance of
said property to the HRA for future redevelopment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Administrator are hereby
authorized and directed to sign the Application by a Governmental Subdivision for Conveyance
of Tax-Forfeited Lands for an Authorized Public Use to convey Parcel 14-77000-020-32 to the
Farmington Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
20th day of November, 2000.
Mayor
Attested to the _ day of
,2000.
City Administrator
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TO:
Mayor and Councilmembers
City Administrator~
FROM:
David L. Olson
Community Development Director
SUBJECT:
Proposed Ordinance - Adult Establishments
DATE:
November 20, 2000
INTRODUCTION
Attached is a proposed ordinance that would replace the current interim ordinance to regulate
sexually oriented adult businesses in the City of Farmington.
DISCUSSION
The attached ordinance attempts to regulate the location of sexually oriented adult establishments
through zoning restrictions. The courts have indicated in previous legal decisions that because
the First Amendment of the u.S. Constitution guarantees the right of free speech, cities cannot
preclude this type of use from locating within a community.
However, because of the documented adverse secondary effects that have resulted in cities in
which these types of establishments exist, cities are allowed to establish through zoning
ordinances definitions of what constitutes an adult establishment and where these types of
establishments may locate within a community. Copies of studies that have been completed in
other cities have documented the detrimental secondary effects of these types of businesses and
are available for review upon request.
Staff, with the assistance of Andrea Poehler, Assistant City Attorney, has recommended by way
of the attached proposed ordinance, the manner in which these types of establishments can be
regulated. Ms. Poehler has drafted similar ordinances for the cities of Lakeville and Burnsville.
The area of the City being recommended for these types of establishments is the Light Industrial
and future Business Park areas along County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 50 and County State
Aid Highway 31 (Pilot Knob Road). This area is being recommended because of its distance
from schools, churches, parks and other similar uses that are not compatible with this type of use.
The Planning Commission reviewed this draft ordinance at its October 24, 2000 meeting as a
discussion item and conducted a public hearing at its November 14,2000 meeting. The Planning
Commission recommended adoption of the attached proposed ordinance and adopted the
attached resolution in support of this recommendation on a 4-0 vote.
,
ACTION REOUESTED
Review and discuss the proposed ordinance and schedule it for consideration of formal adoption
at the December 4, 2000 meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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David L. Olson
Community Development Director
cc: Andrea Poehler, Campbell and Knutson
RESOLUTION NO.
- 2000
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT THAT
ZONING REGULATIONS OF SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES ARE
NECESSARY TO MINIMIZETHE SECONDARY ADVERSE EFFECTS OF SUCH
BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF FARMINGTON
BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission/City Council of the City of Farmington
as follows:
LEGAL BACKGROUND
WHEREAS, the Farmington Planning Commission/City Council has been provided with
background information on sexually oriented businesses which, in summary fashion, is as
follows:
1. The United States Supreme Court in its decision of Young: v. American Mini
Theaters, 106 S.Ct. 925 (1986) has held that sexually oriented businesses engaged
in the offering of adult fare characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting
specified sexual activities or anatomical areas may not be completely prohibited
from doing business within cities by municipal ordinances.
2. The Supreme Court has further held that municipalities may regulate sexually
oriented businesses with lawfully enacted content-neutral time, place and manner
zoning and licensing ordinances if said regulations are not merely a pretext for
completely prohibiting within a City sexually oriented businesses based on the
content of the material being offered.
3. The Supreme Court has concluded that lawful content-neutral time, place and
manner regulations may have as their focus the minimization of the adverse
secondary effects on a community generated by the location and operation of a
sexually oriented business within a community. Adverse secondary effects are
defined as:
a. Increased incidence of crime,
b. Diminution of property values within the community and especially the
values of those properties adjacent to or in close proximity to the sexually
oriented business, and
c. Increased risk for the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
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FINDINGS OF FACT
WHEREAS, based on the legal background referenced herein, the Farmington Planning
Commission/City Council hereby makes the following Findings of Fact in connection with the
regulation of sexually oriented businesses within the City.
1. That the Planning Commission/City Council has reviewed and considered all the
material and unsworn testimony presented before it in connection with the
regulation of sexually oriented businesses within the City.
2. The Planning Commission/City Council has reviewed and studied the "Report of
the Attorney General's Working Group on Regulation of Sexually Oriented
Businesses," dated June 6, 1989 referred to hereafter as the "Report."
3. The Report considered evidence from studies conducted in Minneapolis and St.
Paul and in other cities throughout the country relating to sexually oriented
businesses.
4. The Attorney General's Report, based upon the above referenced studies and the
testimony presented to it has concluded "that sexually oriented businesses are
associated with high crime rates and depression of property values." In addition,
the Attorney General's Work Group "* * * heard testimony that the character of a
neighborhood can dramatically change when there is a concentration of sexually
oriented businesses adjacent to residential property."
5. The Report concludes that sexually oriented businesses have an impact on the
neighborhoods surrounding them which is distinct from the impact caused by
other commercial uses.
6. The Report concludes that residential neighborhoods located within close
proximity to adult theaters, book stores, and other sexually oriented businesses
experience increased crime rates (sex-related crimes in particular), lowered
property values, increased transiency, and decreased stability of ownership.
7. The Report concludes the adverse impacts which sexually oriented businesses
have on surrounding areas diminish as the distance from the sexually oriented
businesses increases.
8. The Report concludes that studies of other cities have shown that among the
crimes which tend to increase either within or in the near vicinity of sexually
oriented businesses are rapes, prostitution, child molestation, indecent exposure,
and other lewd and lascivious behavior.
9. The Report concludes that the Phoenix, Arizona study confirmed that the sex
crime rate was on the average 500 percent higher in areas with sexually oriented
businesses.
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10. The Report concludes that many members of the public perceive areas within
which sexually oriented businesses are located as less safe than other areas which
do not have such uses.
11. The Report concludes that studies of other cities have shown that the values of
both commercial and residential properties either are diminished or fail to
appreciate at the rate of other comparable properties when located in proximity to
sexually oriented businesses.
12. The Report concludes that the Indianapolis, Indiana study established that
professional real estate appraisers believe that an adult book store would have a
negative effect on the value of both residential and commercial properties within a
one to three block area of the store.
13. The Planning Commission/City Council finds the characteristics ofParmington
are sufficiently similar to those of the cities cited by the Reports when considering
the effects of sexually oriented businesses and that the findings concerning the
effects of sexually oriented businesses in other cities documented in the Reports
are relevant to potential circumstances in the City ofParmington.
14. The Planning Commission/City Council finds, based upon the Report and the
studies cited herein, that sexually oriented businesses have the potential for
adverse secondary effects upon certain pre-existing land uses within the City of
Farmington and that in reliance on data and conclusions made by the studies
documented in the Report, it is not necessary for the City ofParmington to
conduct its own independent study concerning the effects of sexually oriented
businesses located within the City.
15. The City of Farmington is currently without any ordinance regulating the location
of sexually oriented businesses within the City.
16. Pursuant to the United States Supreme Court case of City of Renton v. Playtime
Theaters. Inc., 106 S.Ct. 925 (1988), and others, it is clear that a permanent total
prohibition against sexually oriented businesses would be unconstitutional.
17. The City of Farmington is a balanced community with residential, commercial,
and industrial uses.
18. The Planning Commission/City Council finds that the location of sexually
oriented businesses within he City of Farmington will have a potentially
detrimental effect on the City by unnecessarily lowering property values within
the City if said establishments were located in inappropriate areas.
19. The Planning Commission/City Council finds that content-neutral time, place and
manner restrictions that regulate the zoning of sexually oriented businesses are
necessary in the City ofParmington to minimize the potential adverse secondary
effects which will accompany the location and operation of said businesses within
the City but that said regulations should be drafted in such a manner as to allow
for reasonable opportunity to open and operate sexually oriented businesses
within the City while minimizing the secondary adverse effects.
RECOMMENDATION
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission/City Council hereby
recommends the establishment of zoning controls which will serve to minimize the adverse
secondary effects of sexually oriented businesses while providing said businesses a reasonable
opportunity to locate and operate within the City of Farmington.
ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Farmington, Dakota County,
Minnesota, this day of ,2000.
CITY OF FARMINGTON PLANNING
COMMISSION
ATTEST:
, Chairperson
Clerk
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota
this day of ,2000.
CITY OF FARMINGTON CITY
COUNCIL
ATTEST:
Mayor
Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE,
THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE, BY MAKING PROVISIONS FOR
THE OPPORTUNITY AS WELL AS THE CONTROL
OF SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 10-1-4 of the Fannington City Code is amended to add the
following definitions:
SEXUALLY ORIENTED
BUSINESS:
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A sexually oriented arcade; sexually oriented bookstore,
sexually oriented video store; sexually oriented cabaret;
sexually oriented conversation/rap parlor; sexually
oriented massage parlor; sexually oriented motel;
sexually oriented motion picture theater; sexually
oriented sauna; sexually oriented theater; escort agency;
nude model studio; sexual encounter center; and other
premises, enterprises, establishments, businesses, or
places open to some or all members of the public, at or
in which there is an emphasis on the presentation,
display, depiction, or description of "specified sexual
activities" or "specified anatomical areas" which are
capable of being seen by members of the public.
A. SDecified Anatomical Area. Means any of the
following:
(1) Less than completely and opaquely
covered human genitals, pubic region,
buttocks, and female breast below a point
immediately above the top of the areola;
(2) Human male genitals in a discernible
turgid state, even if opaquely covered.
B. SDecified Sexual Activities. Includes any of the
following:
,
SEXUALLY ORIENTED
BUSINESS - ACCESSORY:
SEXUALLY ORIENTED
BUSINESS - PRINCIPAL:
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(I) The fondling or other erotic touching of
human genitals, pubic region, buttocks,
anus, or female breasts;
(2) Sex acts, normal or perverted, actual or
simulated, including intercourse, oral
copulation, or sodomy;
(3) Masturbation, actual or simulated; or
(4) Excretory functions as part of or in
connection with any of the activities set
forth in (a) through (c) above.
The offering of retail goods for sale which are classified
as sexually oriented uses on a limited scale and which
are incidental to the primary activity and goods and/or
services offered by the establishment. Examples of such
items include the sale of sexually oriented books or
magazines, or the sale and/or rental of sexually oriented
motion pictures.
The offering of goods and/or services which are
classified as sexually oriented uses as a primary or sole
activity of a business or establishment and include, but
are not limited to the following:
A. Escort. A person who, for consideration, agrees
or offers to act as a companion, guide, or date for
another person, or who agrees or offers to
privately model lingerie or to privately perform a
striptease for another person.
B. Escort Aeencv. A person or business association
who furnishes, offers to furnish, or advertises to
furnish escorts as one of its primary business
purposes, for a fee, tip, or other consideration.
C. Establishment. Means and includes any of the
following:
(1) The opening or commencement of any
sexually oriented business as a new
business;
,
(2) The conversion of an existing business,
whether or not a sexually oriented
business, to any sexually oriented
business;
(3) The addition of any sexually oriented
business to any other existing sexually
oriented business; or
(4) The relocation of any sexually oriented
business.
D. Nude Model Studio. Any place where a person
who appears in a state of nudity or displays
"specified anatomical area" is provided to be
observed, sketched, drawn, painted, sculptured,
photographed, or similarly depicted by other
persons who pay money or any form of
consideration.
E. Nuditv or State of Nuditv. Nudity or State of
Nudity is described as follows:
(1) The appearance of a human bare buttock,
anus, male genitals, female genitals, or
female breasts; or
(2) The state of dress which fails to opaquely
cover a human buttock, anus, male
genitals, female genitals, or areola of the
female breast.
F . Semi-Nude. A state of dress in which clothing
covers no more than the genitals, pubic region,
and areolae of the female breast, as well as
portions of the body covered by supporting straps
or devices.
G. Sexual Encounter Center. A business or
commercial enterprise that, as one of its primary
business purposes, offers for any form of
consideration:
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(1) Physical contact in the form of wrestling
or tumbling between persons of the
opposite sex; or
(2) Activities between male and female
persons and/or persons of the same sex
when one or more of the persons is in a
state of nudity or semi-nude.
H. Sexuallv Oriented Arcade. Any place to which
the public is permitted or invited wherein coin-
operated or slug-operated or electronically,
electrically, or mechanically controlled still or
motion picture machines, projectors, or other
image-producing devices are maintained to show
images to five (5) or fewer persons per machine
at anyone time, and where the images so
displayed are distinguished or characterized by
the depicting or describing of "specified sexual
activities" or "specified anatomical areas".
I. Sexuallv Oriented Bookstore. or Sexuallv
Oriented Video Store. A commercial
establishment which as a principal business
purpose offers for sale or rental for any form of
consideration anyone or more of the following:
(1) Books, magazines, periodicals or other
printed matter, or photographs, films,
motion pictures, video cassettes or video
reproductions, compact discs, computer
software, digital recordings, slides, or
other visual representations which depict
or describe "specified sexual activities" or
"specified anatomical areas"; or
J. Sexuallv Oriented Cabaret. A nightclub, bar,
restaurant, or similar commercial establishment
which regularly features:
(1) Persons who appear in a state of nudity; or
(2)
Live performances
characterized by the
which are
exposure of
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"specified anatomical areas" or by
"specified sexual activities"; or
(3) Films, motion pictures, video cassettes,
slides, compact discs, computer software,
digital recordings or other photographic
reproductions which are characterized by
the depiction or description of "specified
sexual activities" or "specified anatomical
areas fl.
K. Sexuallv Oriented Conversation/RaD Parlor. A
conversation/rap parlor which excludes minors
by reason of age, or which provides the service of
engaging in or listening to conversation, talk, or
discussion between an employee of the
establishment and a customer, if such service is
distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on
"specified sexual activities" or "specified
anatomical areas".
L. Sexuallv Oriented Massafle Parlor. A massage
parlor which excludes minors by reason of age,
or which provides for any form of consideration,
the rubbing, stroking, kneading, tapping, or
rolling of the body, if the service provided by the
massage parlor is distinguished or characterized
by an emphasis on "specified sexual activities" or
"specified anatomical areas".
M. Sexuallv Oriented Motel. A hotel, motel, or
similar commercial establishment which:
(1) Offers accommodations to the public for
any form of consideration; provides
patrons with closed-circuit television
transmissions, films, motion pictures,
video cassettes, slides, or other
photographic reproductions which are
characterized by the depiction or
description of "specified sexual activities"
or "specified anatomical areas"; and has a
sign visible from the public right-of-way
which advertises the availability of this
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adult type of photographic reproductions;
or
(2) Offers a sleeping room for rent for a
period of time that is less than ten (10)
hours; or
(3) Allows a tenant or occupant of a sleeping
room to subrent the room for a period of
time that is less than ten (10) hours.
N. Sexuallv Oriented Motion Picture Theater. A
commercial establishment where, for any form of
consideration, films, motion pictures, video
cassettes, slides, or similar photographic
reproductions are regularly shown which are
characterized by the depiction or description of
"specified sexual activities" or "specified
anatomical areas".
O. Sexuallv Oriented Sauna. A sauna which
excludes minors by reason of age, or which
provides for any form of consideration, a steam
bath or heat bathing room used for the purpose of
bathing, relaxing, or reducing, utilizing steam or
hot air as a cleaning, relaxing, or reducing agent,
if the service provided by the sauna is
distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on
"specified sexual activities" or "specified
anatomical areas".
P. Sexuallv Oriented Theater. A theater, concert
hall, auditorium, or similar commercial
establishment which regularly features persons
who appear in a state of nudity or live
performances which are characterized by the
exposure of "specified anatomical areas" or
"specified sexual activities".
SECTION 2. Section 1O-3-2(G), (H) and (I) of the Farmington City Code is
amended by adding Sexually Oriented Businesses - Accessory, as permitted uses.
SECTION 3. Section 1O-3-2(K) of the Farmington City Code is amended by adding
sexually oriented businesses, principal and accessory, as permitted uses.
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SECTION 4. Title 10, Chapter 6 of the Farmington City Code is amended to add
Section 10-6-23 as follows:
10-6-23:
SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES:
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish provisions for the opportunity as
well as control of sexually oriented businesses within the City of Farmington. I
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(B) General. Sexually oriented businesses as defined in this ordinance shall be subject
to the following general provisions.
1. Activities classified as obscene as defined by Minn. Stat. ~ 617.241 are
prohibited.
2. Sexually oriented businesses, either principal or accessory, shall be prohibited
from locating in any building which is also used for residential purposes.
3. Sexually oriented businesses, either principal or accessory, shall be prohibited
from locating in any building which is also licensed to sell intoxicating liquor,
non-intoxicating malt liquor or wine.
4. A sexually oriented business which does not qualify as a sexually oriented
business-accessory, shall be classified as a sexually oriented business-
principal.
(C) Sexually Oriented Business - Principal.
1. Sexually oriented business-principal shall be located at least three hundred
(300) feet from County State Aid Highways 31 and 50 as measured in a
straight line from the closest point of the property line of the building upon
which the sexually oriented business-principal is located, to the right-of-way.
2. Sexually oriented business-principal shall be located at least three hundred
(300) feet, as measured in a straight line from the closest point of the property
line of the building upon which the sexually oriented business-principal is
located, to the property line of:
(a) Residentially zoned property.
(b) Another sexually oriented business-principal.
(c) Schools.
89405.03
Rev: I 00/25/00
(d) Churches.
(e) Day cares.
(f) Public library.
(g) Public parks/trails.
(h) On/off sale liquor establishments.
3. Sexually oriented business-principal activities, as defined by this ordinance,
shall be classified as one use. No two (2) sexually oriented business-principal
shall be located in the same building or upon the same property and each
business shall be subject to subsections (C)(l) and (2) above.
(D) Sexually Oriented Business - Accessorv.
1. Sexually oriented business-accessory shall:
(a) Comprise no more than ten percent (10%) of the floor area of the
establishment in which it is located; provided that the maximum floor
area used for sexually oriented business-accessory may not exceed
1,000 square feet.
(b) Comprise no more than twenty percent (20%) of the gross receipts of
the entire business operation.
(c) Not involve or include any activity except the sale or rental of
merchandise.
2. Sexually oriented business-accessory shall be restricted from and prohibit
access to minors by the physical separation of such items from areas of
general public access:
(a) Movie Rentals. Display areas shall be restricted from general view
and shall be located within a separate room, the access of which is in
clear view and under the control of the persons responsible for the
operation or shall be in catalogs under the direct control and
distribution of the operator.
(b) Magazines. Publications classified or qualifying as sexually oriented
shall not be physically accessible to minors and shall be covered with a
wrapper or other means to prevent display of any material other than
the publication title.
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Rev: 100/25/00
3. Sexually oriented business-accessory activities, including sale or display of
instruments, devices or paraphernalia which are used or designed for use in
connection with specified sexual activities, shall be prohibited at any public
show, movie, caravan, circus, carnival, theatrical or other performance or
exhibition presented to the general public where minors are admitted.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
ADOPTED this
City of Farmington.
day of
, 2000, by the City Council of the
CITY OF FARMINGTON
BY:
Gerald Ristow, Mayor
A TrEST:
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Rev: I 00/25/00
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FROM:
Mayor and Councilmembers
City Administrato~
David L. Olson
Community Development Director
TO:
SUBJECT:
Request for Extension of Trunk Sanitary Sewer to the Allen Property (formerly
the Neilan Property)
DATE:
November 20, 2000
INTRODUCTION
The City received the attached letter from Stephen A. Albrecht, engineer for Jim Allen,
requesting the extension of trunk sanitary sewer to his property located at the NW corner of
Denmark and 220th Street across from the Farmington High School.
DISCUSSION
The request from Mr. Allen has been reviewed by Development Committee staff. While the
extension is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Sewer Plan, it was the conclusion of the
Development Committee that it would be premature to proceed with this request prior to the
expiration of the MUSA designation postponement period. This postponement period will end
on or before October 1, 2001. Once a decision has been made relative to the designation of
MUSA for all or a portion of the Allen property, the Council could take action in regards to this
request.
BUDGET IMPACT
Unknown at this time.
ACTION REOUESTED
Inform Mr. Allen that a decision regarding his request will be delayed until a determination
regarding MUSA designation for his property have been made.
Respectfully submitte~ ~
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cc: James Allen, Bristol Development Corp.
Stephen A. Albrecht, William R. Engelhardt Associates, Inc
WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT ASSOCIATES, INC.
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MD 52.1107 HAZELTINE BOULEVARD
CHASKA. MINNESOTA 55318-1008
(612) 448-8838
October 25, 2000
City of Farmington
c/o Mr. Lee Mann, City Engineer
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN. 55024
RE: Request for Extension of Trunk Sanitary
Sewer to the Allen Property(formerly Neilan Property)
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members:
I have been authorized by Mr. James Allen to request extension of trunk sanitary sewer
facilities across the above referenced property. Mr. Allen requests that the City of
Farmington undertake a trunk sewer project and assess his property for its apportioned
benefit.
The request is for extension of sanitary sewer from the north under the Vermillion River
and across the above referenced property. This request is in accordance with the City of
Farmington Trunk Sanitary Sewer Plan.
Please contact Mr. Allen at (952) 894-1473 or myself at (952) 448-8838 if you have any
questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT ASSOCIATES, INe.
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Stephen A. Albrecht
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John Erar, City Administrator
David Olson, Community Development Dir.
James Allen, Bristol Dev. Corp.
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator~
FROM: Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Flagstaff Citizen Petition - Process Issues
DATE: November 20,2000
INTRODUCTION
At the November 6, 2000 City Council meeting, a petition was forwarded to the City Council
regarding improvements to Flagstaff Avenue.
DISCUSSION
Staff has researched the names submitted on the petition and has identified the addressees of forty-
three of the sixty-one petitioners; research to identify the remaining petitioners is ongoing. As with
previous petitions, staff will schedule a neighborhood meeting in order to obtain resident input
regarding the issues along Flagstaff Avenue. The petitioners and all residents along Flagstaff will be
invited to the meeting. Following the neighborhood meeting, staff will forward a report to Council
summarizing the results of the meeting for Council's review and consideration.
BUDGET IMPACT
None at this time.
ACTION REQUESTED
For information only.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lee M. Mann, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
cc: file
Citizen petitioners
a2s a venue e I Ion
NAME ADDRESS
Bob McNearney 19356 Evening Star Way
Elayne Donnelly 20080 Flagstaff Ave.
Karen Donnelly 19224 Flagstaff Ave.
Brian J. Donnelly 19224 Flagstaff Ave.
Adam Donnelly 18679 Flagstaff Ave.
Ryan Donnelly 18679 Flagstaff Ave.
Terry Donnelly 18679 Flagstaff Ave.
Rod Bory
Debbie Donnelly 18679 Flagstaff Ave.
Darlene Donnelly 20491 Flagstaff Ave.
Cathy Donnelly 6611 - 200th St. W.
Dave Donnelly 6611 - 200th St. W.
Terrie Schmidt 18672 Flagstaff Ave.
Mark Schmidt 18672 Flagstaff Ave.
Pat Donnelly, Jr. 20491 Flagstaff Ave.
Kim Chambers
Nancy Kelly
Michael Kelly
Jeffrey
Dave Pettis
Johnson
K.N.
Mark A. May
Ma tt Dcel (?) 19215 Flagstaff Ave.
Janelle & Doug Malszycki 19585 Flagstaff Ave.
Al Braun 20970 Flagstaff Ave.
Kent Richardson
Pat Donnelly, Sr. 20491 Flagstaff Ave.
Ben Ward 6378 - 195th St. W.
Lori Jensen
TimothyKelly (son of Michael ?)
Cheryl Haan 19395 Flagstaff Ave.
Pat Pelach
Mil Pelach (Mildred) 19867 Flagstaff Ave.
Connie Dahl Flagstaff
Darcy Zeldr
Kristi Genzs ??? ~
Bob Jensen 17995 Flagstaff Ave.
Bernice Jensen 17995 Flagstaff Ave.
Pat Christensen 20861 Flagstaff Ave.
Jay Christensen 20861 Flagstaff Ave.
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John GI nn, IV
John T. GI nn
Alexis GI nn
Ronald L. Valek
Ro er Duff
Ma Lou Nordlin
Richard Nordlin
Jim McNearne
Louie Juenke
Jean Juenke
Jud B ant
Chuck B ant
Lois McKinle
June M. Ra mond
David J. Ames
Shaun Ames
Richard D. Teske
Dean Wolff
Am Jensen-Wolff
Rus Norden
421 S ruce St.
20982 Fla staff Ave.
20982 Fla staff Ave.
6670 - 190t St. W.
8635 - 206t St. W. - Lkvl
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:
Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrat~
Robin Roland, Finance Director
TO:
SUBJECT:
Consider Resolution - 2000 Budget Reappropriations
DATE:
November 20,2000
INTRODUCTION
A review of the 2000 budget suggests a need to revise the adopted revenue and expenditure
levels to more closely reflect department service levels. The attached financial analysis will be
reviewed with Council and recommended reappropriations will be presented.
DISCUSSION
The adopted 2000 budget was prepared and submitted to Council in August of 1999. Calculations
in that budget were based on information from the first six months of 1999, over a year and a half
ago. A budget is a financial plan, which the City must live within. However, many things may
change in an 18-month period and what might have been a reasonable revenue or expenditure
assumption in June of 1999 may not hold true in November of 2000.
Therefore, an annual reappropriation is done in the fourth quarter of the year to best reflect the
City's operations for the year. Management staff evaluates the accuracy of their budget
projections versus nine or ten months of actual operations, and is able to reallocate their
resources appropriately. Likewise, revenues are reviewed and any excess or shortfall is
anticipated and provided for in the annual re-appropriation,
The revenue projected in the 2000 General Fund adopted budget was $3,929,190 before
transfers in, Revised projections show General Fund revenues (before transfers) of $4,092,549-
an increase of $163,359. This increase is primarily due to building permit revenue and fine
revenues which exceed original budget estimates.
The 2000 adopted budget called for $4,152,008 of General Fund expenditures. The revised
projection calls for $4,168,585, an increase, before transfers out, of $16,577. This increase is
primarily due to personnel costs in the Community Development and Police Departments and
represents a 0.39% (less than one percent) change in revised expenditure forecasts from the
adopted budget.
The 2000 adopted budget called for an increase in the fund balance of $49,682. Given the
increased revenues in the General Fund, staff recommends that the transfer of $100,000 from the
Private Capital Projects fund be eliminated from the 2000 revised budget and those monies
retained in the private Capital Projects fund for future expenditures on the Public Facilities Project.
Reduction of the transfers into the General fund, combined with revised revenues, expenditures
and transfers out, would still designate approximately $96,464 for the fund balance. This would
bring the Fund Balance in the General Fund at December 31, 2000 to $1,210,629 or 26.5% of
proposed 2001 expenditures. This maintains the Fund Balance level desired by the City Council
and recommended by the City's auditors.
ACTION REQUIRED
The recommended revisions to the 2000 Budget are attached for Council review and will be
discussed at the meeting. The resolution adopting the 2000 Revised Budget is attached.
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Finance Director
PROPOSED RESOLUTION R - 00
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
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 November
2000 at 7:00 P.M.
The following members were present:
The following members were absent:
Member introduced and Member seconded the following resolution:
WHEREAS, City departments have reviewed current expenditure levels within their respective
departments and determined that current budget authorizations may be adjusted to more
accurately reflect existing service level expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the City management team, under the direction of the City Administrator, has
reallocated budgetary expenditures to more closely reflect actual expenditure levels during fiscal
year 2000; and
WHEREAS, the 2000 adopted budget shows revenue of $4,221,690, but revised projections show
revenues for fiscal 2000 of $4,285,049; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to reallocate revenues and expenditures within the 2000 city budget
to maintain the balance between projected revenues and anticipated expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the 2000 revised budget, a summary copy of which is attached to and made part of
this budget resolution, describes the re-appropriations at each department level.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Farmington, revises
the 2000 Budget and authorizes General Fund expenditures and transfers of $4,188,585, with
projected General Fund revenues of $4,285,049 and an increase to the General fund balance
reserve of $96,464.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
20th day of November, 2000.
Mayor
Clerk/Administrator
Attested to the
day of
,2000.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
GENERAL FUND
PROJECTED 2000 REVENUES
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COUNCIL
ADOPTED PROPOSED REVISED
DESCRIPTION BUDGET CHANGES BUDGET
Taxes $ 1,587,236 $ $ 1,587,236
Licenses 18,200 1,550 19,750
Permits 687,250 69,750 757,000
Intergovernmental Revenue 1,098,004 32,221 1,130,225
Charges for Services 274,500 3,638 278,138
Fines & Forfeitures 45,000 25,000 70,000
Other Revenues 219,000 31,200 250,200
Total $ 3,929,190 $ 163,359 $ 4,092,549
Transfers In
Budgeted 292,500 (100,000) 192,500
TOTAL REVENUES AND
TRANSFERS IN $ 4,221,690 $ 63,359 $ 4,285,049
CITY OF FARMINGTON
GENERAL FUND
PROJECTED 2000 EXPENDITURES
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ADOPTED PROPOSED REVISED
DESCRIPTION BUDGET CHANGES BUDGET
Administration $ 572,633 $ 2,477 $ 575,110
Finance 317,956 (3,484) 314,472
Community Development 401,733 25,615 427,348
Police 1,140,578 44,072 1,184,650
Fire Services 306,968 (8,879) 298,089
Public Works 717,082 (25,419) 691,663
Parks & Recreation 695,058 (17,805) 677 ,253
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,152,008 16,577 4,168,585
Transfers out
To Arena fund 20,000 20,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND
TRANSFERS OUT $ 4,172,008 $ 16,577 $ 4,188,585
PROJECTED REVENUES $ 4,221,690 $ 63,359 $ 4,285,049
TO FUND BALANCE $ 49,682 $ 46,782 $ 96,464