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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.18.00 Council Packet COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR September 18, 2000 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVEAGENDA 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Staff Introduction - Police Department 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Open for Audience Comments) 7. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approve Council Minutes (9/5100) (Regular) (8/29/00 and 8130100) (Special) b) Adopt Ordinance - Establishing Absentee Ballot Board c) Consider Resolution - Accept Donation - Senior Center d) Contractor Request - Recycling Service e) School and Conference - Administration Department t) School and Conference - Fire Department g) Approve Bills 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARDOFCONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) ISD 192 Notice oflntent - Donnelly Property Ag Preserve Status b) Consider Hours of Operation Request- Liquor Establishments New Year's Eve 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE a) Traffic Control Issues - 190th Street Intersection 14. ADJOURN Action Taken Introduced Ap:proved Ord 000-453 R73-00 Approved I"flformation Received Information Received Approved Information Received OrdOOO-454 Information Received City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us 3~ TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administratoltf~ FROM: Daniel M. Siebenaler Chief of Police SUBJECT: Sergeant Introduction DATE: September 18, 2000 INTRODUCTION / DISCUSSION The City Council ratified the appointment of James Murphy to the position of Sergeant with the Farmington Police Department at its September 5 meeting. Officer Murphy has been a Farmington Police Officer since 1996. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Metropolitan State University. In addition he has completed a number of police supervisory courses through a variety of sources. He has been the Police Reserve Liaison for the Police Department and is currently a member of the Dakota County MAAG Team. I believe Officer Murphy will provide a new perspective to the Administration of the Farmington Police Department and will carry out the Mission and Vision of this agency. ACTION REQUESTED Information only. Introduce Sergeant Murphy to the City Council. Daniel M. Siebenaler Chief of Police lL COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR September 5, 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 None City Attorney Jamnik, City Administrator Erar, City Management Team 4. APPRO VE A GENDA MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. George Flynn, 320 Walnut Street, as a representative of the Public Outdoor Art Committee, thanked Parks and Recreation staff for their assistance with placing the art in Depot Way Park. The two iron horses should be in place by October 1,2000. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Item 7a Council Minutes was pulled as Councilmember Verch was absent from the August 10, 2000 meeting. MOTION by Verch, second by Cordes approving Council Minutes (8/21/00) (Regular). APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan approving Council Minutes (8/10100) (Special). Voting for: Ristow, Cordes, Soderberg, Strachan. Abstain: Verch. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: b) Accepted Resignation - Parks and Recreation Commission c) Approved Appointment Recommendation - Police Sergeant d) Approved Appointment Recommendation - Parks and Recreation Department e) Received Information Capital Outlay - Fire Department t) Received Information Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation Department g) Received Information Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation Department (Supplemental) h) Acknowledged City Participation in County Auction i) Received Information Competitive Franchise Application Process - Update Council Minutes (Regular) September 5, 2000 Page 2 j) Adopted RESOLUTION R69-00 Building Quality Communities k) Received Information School and Conference - Fire Department 1) Approved bills APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIOIVS a) HPC Heritage Landmark Registration Process - Meeting Invitation Mr. George Flynn, representing the Heritage Preservation Commission, informed Council the HPC has been studying buildings to be designated as Heritage Landmarks. The City Council has approved the following five buildings: the Lyric Theater, Hamilton Clay residence, Fletcher Block building, Farmington State Bank building and the Masonic Temple. According to City Code, whenever a designated building is threatened by demolition or new construction, no city permit can be issued without first giving the HPC an opportunity to comment on the project. Mr. Flynn invited Council to attend the HPC meeting on October 19, 2000 to determine the order of nomination and review the process. b) Consider Resolution - Amendment to East Farmington 7th Addition Development Contract On July 17, 2000 the City Council authorized the purchase of 6.5 additional acres of land from Sienna Corporation to allow for an expansion of the Prairie Waterway. The improvements include a ballfield, play structure, picnic shelter, parking lot, fishing dock, pedestrian bridge, trails, and a basketball court. The cost of these improvements to Sienna is capped at $188,437 which is equivalent to the cost of the land purchase that was previously authorized by the Council. The option of allowing Sienna Corporation to install additional trails and/or landscaping associated with the storm sewer improvements in excess of the $188,437 is also provided for in this addendum. MOTION by Verch, second by Soderberg adopting RESOLUTION R70-00 authorizing Sienna to install $188,437 worth of improvements in the Prairie Waterway and to provide for a credit for any additional costs associated with the construction of qualifying trails and landscaping improvements from the developer's Surface Water Management Fee for the 7th Addition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. c) Consider Resolution - Autumn Glen 2nd Addition Development Contract The Development Contract for Autumn Glen 2nd Addition has been drafted in accordance with the approvals and conditions placed on the approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Verch adopting RESOLUTION R71-00 approving the execution of the Autumn Glen 2nd Addition Development Contract and authorize its signing contingent upon the above conditions. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) September 5, 2000 Page 3 d) Progress Land Company Settlement Disclosure City Attorney Jamnik informed Council of a Stipulation of Settlement with Progress Land Company regarding the City's counterclaim for the Prairie Creek Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project. A tentative agreement has been reached where Progress Land would pay the City $300,000 in settlement of all claims the City has against them for this project. This is for the Prairie Creek addition between English and Embers Avenue. MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg approving the Stipulation of Settlement with Progress Land Company relating to the City's counterclaim for public expenditures associated with the Prairie Creek Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project, contingent on execution of the documents by Progress Land. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Approve Change Order Downtown Streets(:ape Projed Several changes to the Downtown Streetscape Project were presented to Council. The first item is a mill and overlay of 3rd Street and Oak Street. The estimated cost is $23,776.94. The second item is the relocation of one of the benches on the east side of3rd Street, south of Oak Street. The bench's current location partially interferes with a doorway and needs to be moved. The estimated cost to relocate the bench is $3,137.50. The third item is the addition of some landscaping rock that was placed in some of the landscape areas in the area of the walkway between 2nd and 3rd Streets. The cost of additional landscape rock is $801.09. The total estimated cost for the three items is $27,705.53 and is within the contingency amount budgeted for the project. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes authorizing the change order to the Downtown Streetscape Project in the amount of $27,705.53. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. NEW BUSINESS a) Consider Resolution - Preliminary 2001 Tax Levy/Set Date Truth in Taxation State statutes require a preliminary tax levy to be certified to the county by September 15,2000. This preliminary levy is used by the county to develop the proposed property tax statements issued to taxpayers in conjunction with the Truth in Taxation process. The Tax Levy proposed as part of the budget is $2,095,067 and includes $S50,000 for debt service, $50,000 for the Fire levy and $150,000 for a capital projects levy. The proposed Tax Capacity Rate, based on current County estimates, is 30.0%. Staff proposed that the Truth in Taxation public hearing be held as part of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on December 4,2000. MOTION by Strachan, second by Verch adopting RESOLUTION R72-00 certifying the 2001 Preliminary Tax Levy of$2,095,067 to Dakota County and establishing December 4, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. as the City of Farmington's Truth in Taxation hearing for Tax Levy collectible in 2001. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) September S, 2000 Page 4 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE a) Construction Traffic Sign age At the August 21, 2000 Council Meeting, Council complimented the temporary construction traffic signage that Arcon Development installed as part of the Autumn Glen project. Staff will work with developers on future projects to install similar signs to address construction traffic related issues. Council member Strachan: He received a call from a small builder who stated the building inspectors told him the grade of a backyard was not steep enough. The situation was resolved. He mentioned Mr. Gilmer and Mr. Sanocki came out and measured in several places. This call came as a complaint, but Councilmember Strachan was very pleased to hear the inspectors are actually going out and measuring and enforcing the regulations. Council member Soderberg: He took a bike ride through Park Place in East Farmington and last year at this time there were a number of homes that did not have turf established. This year he was surprised to see the number of homes that do have turf established and the elimination of sand and debris in the streets. He is glad to see Inspections and Engineering are taking diligence in this. Councilmember Cordes: Asked City Engineer Mann if there was any update on Ash Street. Mr. Mann replied there has been a discussion with the County Commissioner, who emphasized the need to have that to him sometime in October. It will be forwarded to the Council and township at that time. Councilmember Verch: Asked how long after a new house is built do they have to have sod installed? City Engineer Mann replied it is approximately 60 days. The City holds money in escrow to achieve that. If there are any complaints, they should be forwarded to him or Community Development. Community Development Director Olson replied approval to sod is not given until the final grade as been approved. Ifthere is a problem getting the grade just right, it can take longer. Councilmember Verch has also received questions regarding Pilot Knob going north at 190th Street, there is a turn lane or you can go straight. He asked if it could be made a right turn lane. Police Chief Siebenaler stated he will have to check with Dakota County. City Administrator Erar: During the 2000 Council Goal Setting the Council requested a meeting with the City of Lakeville and the school district. With the opening of three Council seats in Farmington, and a new superintendent, Lakeville suggested this meeting wait until next year. Council agreed. Council also requested a legislative meeting. There are a number of candidates filing for seats. It was suggested to postpone this until fall of 200 1. Council agreed. Councilmember Strachan suggested doing an issues paper as to how things affect the City. This will be presented to Council in October. Council Minutes (Regular) September 5, 2000 Page S City Engineer Mann: Regarding the Streetscape project, the intersection and 3rd and Oak Streets has 4-way stop signs. When the project is completed, staffwill review whether the intersection warrants a 4-way stop. Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Akin Road Turnback Agreement Respectfully submitted, ~ )'r7~J Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP PROPOSED 2001 BUDGET AUGUST 29, 2000 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Ristow, Soderberg, Strachan Members Absent: Cordes, Verch Also Present: City Administrator Erar; City Management Team 2. ADOPT WORKSHOP AGENDA MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg to adopt the agenda as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. PROPOSED 2001 TAX LEVYITAX RATE Finance Director Roland reviewed with Council how the tax rate is computed, and explained the assumptions used to arrive at the estimated 2001 Tax Capacity Rate of 30.0%. The Total 2001 Levy to Collect was proposed to be established at $2,095,967. Discussion revolved around the increase to the City's Tax Capacity Value and the resulting effect of the growing tax base on the Tax Capacity Rate. It was noted that the projected Tax Capacity Rate for 2001 would be the fourth consecutive decrease since 1998. 4. REVIEW OF GENERAL FUND REVENUES General Fund revenues projected for the year 2001 Budget were discussed. The $4,655,929 included increases in the areas of Property Taxes, Building Permits, Intergovernmental Revenues, Fines and Other Revenues (including Interest Revenue and Transfers in from other funds). The only area projected to decrease was the area of Charges for Services due to the change in accounting practice which moved the Swimming Pool and Senior Center operations to the Special Revenue Fund. It was also indicated that the proposed budget assumed funding of a police officer from a COPS grant which the City does not yet have approval for. If the grant application is not approved, the grant revenue and new police officer position expense for 2001 would be removed from the final adopted budget. It was further identified that the proposed expenditures for 2001 exceeded the revenues by $22,839 and that a slight draw down of the General Fund Balance would be required to fund all budget expenditures in 2001. However, the Fund Balance will still exceed the Council guideline of 25% (at 28% at 12/31/01). 5. 2001 PROPERTY TAX IMPACT REVIEW Four local properties have been studied since 1996 to determine changes to their market values and property taxes over time. For 2001, significant increases in each of the property's market value results in increases in taxes payable, despite the decrease in the City's tax rate. 6. PROPOSED 2001 BUDGET The 2001 budget was developed in keeping with Council budget guidelines: . A commitment to maintain the 2001 Local Tax Capacity Rate at the same level as in 2000 (30.6 % in 2000 to 30.0% in 2001). . A fiscal goal that works toward establishing the General Fund Balance at no less than 25% (from 26.8% in 2000 to 28.3% in 2001). . A commitment to maintain the 2001 Debt Service Levy at no more than 25% of the Levy to Collect (2001 budget is maintained at 18.8%). . A comprehensive review of the condition of capital equipment to ensure the most cost effective and consistent replacement schedule (the 2001 budget recommends $635,699 in new or replacement equipment). . A team approach that encourages strategic planning to meet immediate and long- term operational infrastructure and facility needs. . A management philosophy that actively supports the implementation of Council policies and goals and recognizes the need to be responsive to changing community conditions and concerns. The proposed budget calls for General Fund Revenues of $4,655,929 and Expenditures of $4,678,768. These amounts include transfers, and as mentioned during the presentation on revenues, the proposed budget would require a draw on the fund balance of $22,839. 7. COUNCIL REVIEW AND DISCUSSION During a brief discussion on the City Administrator's Budget message, Council re- affirmed their support of the repeal of the State Sales Tax on municipal purchases. Council concluded that the budget, as presented, met their established guidelines and policies. Council agreed to consider the budget, including the preliminary 2001 tax levy, to the City Council meeting on September 5, 2000. 8. ACTION ITEMS None 9. ADJOURN MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg to adjourn at 8:26 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ..,01-,4c/ ./ Robin Roland Finance Director City of Farmington City Council/Planning Commission Workshop Proposed MUSA Expansion - Zoning Ordinance Update Farmington City Hall- August 30, 2000 A joint City CouncillPlanning Commission workshop was called to order by the Farmington City Council and Planning Commission to discuss issues associated with a possible expansion of the City's MUSA boundary and to discuss the implications of this issue on the need to update the City Zoning Ordinance, in support of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. Present: Mayor Ristow, Council Member Strachan, Planning Chair Rotty, Commissioners Barker, Johnson, Larson Council Members Cordes, Verch Absent: Others in attendance: City Administrator Erar, Community Development Director Olson, City Attorney Poehler, Planning Coordinator Smick, Associate Planner Schultz The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Ristow and Planning Chair Rotty. Mayor Ristow began the meeting by introducing Community Development Director Olson. Olson began by giving a brief presentation and overview of the issues within the staff report. Olson indicated that the Metropolitan Council recently distributed a letter to the City indicating that the City was authorized to develop areas within the MUSA Staging Plan through 2005. Olson further stated that the City of Farmington has an additional 610 acres of MUS A available to allocate. At 7: 10 PM, Council Member Soderberg arrived at the meeting. Olson reported that property owners have begun to request MUSA for their properties totaling to 492.2 acres within the City and another 189.9 acres outside of the City calculating to 682 acres or 72 more acres than is currently available in the 2005 allotment. Olson reported that of the proposed acres within the City 276.35 is low density, 22.8 acres is low/medium density, 146.16 acres is medium density and 0 acres are proposed for high density residential. He indicated that the City Council and Planning Commission would need to determine whether a shifting of acreages within the various land uses would be desirable relative to the land use acreages provided in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Soderberg: Will the Empire Treatment Plant be stressed if we shift some of the proposed low density acreages to medium density? Planning Chair Rotty: Should we follow the 2020 Comprehensive Plan that was recently approved by all bodies or follow the desires of the Developers? If there is a shift to allow more medium density, we will be in the medium density market for years to come. Commissioner Johnson: How does medium density residential affect the schools? ISD #192 Representative Mark Beltz: The school district has determined that medium density residential doesn't affect the school district as much as low density residential. Most of the medium density areas are for empty nesters with fewer students projected in this land use. Commissioner Johnson: If we're not concerned about the school district, are we still changing the landscape of the City with more medium density residential? Council Member Strachan: Do we want a concentration of medium density in the City like Apple Valley or Burnsville allowed years ago? Don't we want the medium density mixed in with other residential land uses throughout the City? Olson continued his presentation to the next issue concerning the proposed MUSA Expansion Criteria. He reviewed the ten criteria proposed by staff and asked for comments or revisions from the City Council and Planning Commission. Planning Chair Rotty: Revise Criteria #3 to include "service and employment opportunities" along with promoting the tax base for industriallbusiness park properties. Commissioner Barker: Revise Criteria #4 by expanding the central area of City to include Pilot Knob Road on the west. ISD #192 Representative Mark Beltz: Requested that schools be included in Criteria #5 to show the significance of this land use. Council Member Strachan: Since the Comprehensive Plan states that we want both small town and new development characteristics, should we include a criteria stating that the proposed property provides a mixed use of low and medium density residential rather than one land use type for the entire property? City Administrator Erar: The criteria list needs to be flexible, therefore the list should not be prioritized. Planning Chair Rotty: Agreed that the list should not be prioritized. Olson continued his presentation dealing with the issue of annexation and requests made by property owners to annex their property, thereby seeking MUSA. Olson stated that the City has received annexation petitions for three properties totaling 320 acres of which 270 are developable acres. Olson discussed the need to update the Zoning and Subdivision Code to conform to the approved 2020 Comprehensive Plan. He explained that the update might take approximately 10 months to accomplish. He further stated that it would be very difficult to review the new proposed developments that are not currently in the MUSA at the same time the update to the City's Zoning and Subdivision Code is occurring. Therefore, City staff recommends that the City Council and Planning Commission consider postponing the approval of a majority of the newly available MUSA until this process has been completed. Commissioner Larson: Is 10 months enough time to complete this process? Shouldn't we consider 12 months? Planning Chair Rotty: We owe our residents a good plan, therefore we should take our time and allow for the entire 12-month period. City Administrator Erar: Homebuilding and platting will continue on properties already approved with MUSA. Olson presented the final issue concerning exceptions to MUSA designation including the approval of MUS A for non-profit and other governmental uses, Industrial Park expansion and the completion of previously approved Planned Unit Developments (PUD). The PUD proposed for consideration is the Middle Creek Estates project that has been approved through the PUD and preliminary platting process. ISD #192 Representative Mark Beltz: Include schools as a separate use along with non-profit and other governmental uses in determining exceptions for MUSA designation. Peter Gualtieri: His company desires a moratorium on platting and not on MUSA designation due to the need to plan the 795 developable acres in the soon-to-be annexed northeast area of the City. He further explained that his company couldn't begin planning this tract of land without knowing that they have MUSA designated for the property. City Administrator Erar: The City could work on a duel track by updating the Zoning and Subdivision Code while evaluating MUSA requests and comparing them to the list of criteria. Therefore, by the end of the proposed 12-month time frame, property owners and developers would know whether their property is scheduled for MUSA designation. Olson asked for a consensus on the five issues. 1) Revise the criteria as previously stated. 2) All were in favor of requiring properties to be annexed pnor to MUSA designation consideration. City Administrator Erar: Properties that are within the City should be given first priority for MUSA designation. 3) Council Member Soderberg: There should be no shift of MUSA acres from the low density residential to medium density residential since the 2020 Comprehensive Plan was approved and the City was satisfied with the outcome. Mayor Ristow: There needs to be more discussion concerning this topic since it is so important to the future look of the City. 4) All were in favor of revising the time frame for completion of the duel track from 10 months to 12 months. 5) Planning Chair Rotty: Concerned about designating MUSA to Middle Creek Estates because other Developers might perceive the process as unfair. Other City Council and Planning Commissioners were mixed on the exception for Middle Creek Estates. Planning Chair Rotty: Do we need a resolution for the postponement of MUS A designation? City Attorney Poehler: The City Council needs to approve a resolution for the postponement of MUSA designation including the approval of the exceptions to MUSA designation. The joint City Council/Planning Commission workshop was adjourned at 9: 15 PM. Respectfully submitted, ~S~ Lee Smick, AICP Planing Coordinator City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us /6 TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator1~ Karen Finstuen, Administrative Services Manager FROM: SUBJECT: Ordinance Establishing an Absentee Ballot Board DATE: September 18, 2000 INTRODUCTION The establishment of an Absentee Ballot Board will aid in the efficiency of the 2000 election process. DISCUSSION With the implementation of the new voting machines throughout Dakota County and the intention of receiving election results in a more efficient manner, an Absentee Ballot Board will aid in the process. The purpose of the Absentee Ballot Board will be to verify absentee ballot registrations and examine absentee ballot envelopes, which will speed up the process of implementation typically done after the polls close at 8:00 P.M. on election day. Election Judges will be appointed to fulfill these duties. BUDGET IMPACT Costs for the implementation of election duties are included in the 2000 budget. ACTION REQUESTED Adopt the attached ordinance establishing an Absentee Ballot Board in the City of Farmington. Respectfully submitted, "- (~ /)~ Karen Finstuen Administrative Services Manager CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE FARMINGTON CITY CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 16 CONCERNING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1: Title 1, Chapter 16 ofthe Farmington City Code is amended to add a new section to read as follows: 1-16-1 ESTABLISHMENT: Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes section 203B.13, the Council of the City hereby establishes an Absentee Ballot Board in the City. Said Absentee Ballot Board will encompass the entire City for the purpose of receiving all absentee ballots for any primary or general election, or special referendum held within the Municipality. The Absentee Ballot Board shall be under the direct charge and supervision ofthe City Clerk, and the place for receiving and examining all returned absentee ballots shall be at the Farmington City Hall, Farmington, Minnesota 55024. 1-16-2 COMPOSITION AND DUTIES: Said Absentee Ballot Board shall consist of an Election Board designated by the City Clerk. The Board's duties shall be as follows: A. Receive all absentee ballot return envelopes for each precinct in the Municipality. B. Examine all returned absentee ballot envelopes and accept or reject absentee ballots as in the manner provided in Minnesota Statutes section 203B.12. C. Send the "accepted" absentee ballots out to the appropriate precinct for tabulation. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and publication. ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2000. CITY OF FARMINGTON MAYOR ATTEST: CITY ADMINISTRATOR SEAL Approved as to form the::.~..~ay o~._1J)flO. ~)~W~ ~ Aney Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of ,2000. City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.cLfarmington.mn.us 7e, TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrato~ FROM: James Bell, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Accepting Donation - Senior Center DATE: September 18, 2000 INTRODUCTION Donations have been received at the Senior Center from the Faith United Methodist Women's Church Group and the Meals on Wheels Collaborative. DISCUSSION The Faith United Methodist Church Women's Group has donated $100 to the Senior Center Meals on Wheels Program and the Meals on Wheels Collaborative has donated $101.50 to the Senior Center Meals on Wheels Program. These dollars will be used to fund meals for those individuals unable to pay for meals. Staffwill communicate the City's appreciation on behalf of the Council to the Faith United Methodist Church Women's Group and the Meals on Wheels Collaborative for their generous donations. ACTION REOUESTED Adopt the attached resolution accepting the donation of $1 00 to the Meals on Wheels Program from the Faith United Methodist Church Women's group and $101.50 from the Meals on Wheels Collaborative. Respectfully submitted, ----L-- ~~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director RESOLUTION No. R -00 ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF $100 FROM FAITH UNITED METHODIST WOMEN AND $101.50 FROM METRO MEALS ON WHEELS COLLABORATIVE 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 18th day of September, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Members Absent: Member introduced and Member seconded the following: WHEREAS, the City has received donations of $1 00 and $101.50 to be used for the Meals on Wheels Program at the Senior Center; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept such donations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Farmington hereby accepts the donations of $100 from the Faith United Methodist Women and $101.50 from the Metro Meals on Wheels Collaborative to be used for those individuals that are unable to pay for their meals. This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the 18th day of September, 2000. Mayor Attested to the day of September, 2000. City Administrator SEAL City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.cLfarmington.mn.us ?d TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrat~ James Bell, Parks and Recreation Director FROM: SUBJECT: Contractor Request - Recycling Service DATE: September 18, 2000 INTRODUCTION The contractor that has the City recycling contract is requesting an extension of the temporary fuel surcharge adjustment of three (3) percent. DISCUSSION Due to the continued rise in fuel costs, Lakeville Sanitation, the City recycling contractor, is requesting an extension to the temporary fuel rate surcharge adjustment that Council approved at the April 3, 2000 Council meeting. Staff has reviewed the attached request and notes the following observations: . A 3% increase is again requested. . No rate increase to City customers is required, as a result of this temporary rate adjustment. . The rate increase will be temporary in nature and last until the fuel rates stabilize at $1.30/gallon or lower or at the end of the current contract (December 31,2001). At that time the rate increase will be cancelled. . Lakeville Sanitation has been very willing to work out past billing issues with the City. BUDGET IMPACT Funds for the increase in rates may be appropriated from the operations portion of the Solid Waste budget. The cost to the City would be $347 per month or $5,205 if the increase is necessary until the expiration of the current contract. A financial review of the Solid Waste fund suggests that the fund has the ability to absorb these costs. RECOMMENDATION Consider approval of the temporary rate increase to be paid to the recycling contractor. Respectfully submitted, .J~~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director SEP, -07' 00 (THU) 09: S3 DICKS/LAKEVILLE SAN. TEL:612 469 1146 'Jif}ilS~ "7k ~U4d ~" COm.....n:=i.1 Service. September 7th., 2000 Lena Larson City ofFarmillgton 325 Oak. Street Farmington. MN 55024 ~s ~ L$~ "7~ .4tM:A1. ~ ,. ....dentia. Service. 7671 Dal8 . Co'J)SI L. S;Z: p~ -Llhcr -22..3'1 F 46?-11'I!' RE: Request for Fuel Surcharge AdjuJtment (Extension) Dear Lena Larson, Mayor and Council members, P. 001 Lakeville Sanitary, Inc.IDick's Sanitation, Inc. is requesting an extension of the "Temporary Fuel Surcharge" adjustment of3%. The current fuel niarket has not decreased their bulk rates and therefore we are requesting this extension. If approved the adjustment would be effective on this month's billing. . This rate reflects current fuel market increases and will decrease as fuel rates decrease. We would appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, David Domack Sales Manager sE.""\f~ DIFFERENCE. Commercial Division: (952) 469-2239 P.o. BOX 769 · LAKEVlLLE, MN 55044 · FAX: (952) 469-1146 Residential Division:' (952) 469-5161 "a ~ ~ s ~ I 'lI ~ .:. City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.cLfarmington.mn.us ?e TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrato~ Brenda Wendlandt, SPHR FROM: SUBJECT: School and Conference - Administration Department DATE: September 18, 2000 INTRODUCTION Attendance at the International Personnel Management Association (IPMA) International Training Conference scheduled for October 15th-19th in San Francisco, CA is being planned. DISCUSSION The IPMA conference provides Human Resource professionals the opportunity to attend seminars on the latest developments and programs in human resources. The conference is designed to increase the skills and knowledge of the participants as well as introduce new trends within the field. It is also an opportunity for attendees to participate in peer discussions about the challenges public employers face when dealing with a wide range of complex Human Resource issues. BUDGET IMPACT The registration fee for this conference is being contributed by the national organization to the City as I am currently serving as Chapter President of IPMA-MN. The remaining cost of attendance is provided for in the 2000 budget. ACTION REOUESTED For information only. Respectfully submitted, Brenda Wendlandt, SPHR Human Resources Coordinator City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us 7-( TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administratot~ FROM: Ken Kuchera, Fire Chief / SUBJECT: School and Conference - Fire Department DATE: September 18, 2000 INTRODUCTION The Fire Department is planning attendance at the Firefighting II Review and Testing, Bumsville Fire Station, September 23 - 24, 2000. DISCUSSION Two firefighters will be attending the training. Topics covered include firefighter tactics, cause and determination, and ventilation. BUDGET IMPACT Approved in the 2000 Budget. ACTION REOUESTED For information only. Respectfully submitted, I~"V )(~z.CU 6~ 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 IO~ TO: Mayor and Councilmembers City AdministratOlJ~ FROM: David L. Olson Community Development Director SUBJECT: Notice of Intent DATE: September 18,2000 INTRODUCTION The Farmington School District has entered into an agreement to purchase 60 acres from Robert and Karen and Brian Donnelly between 190th and 195th Street adjacent to Troy Hills and the property is currently enrolled in the Ag Preserve Program. DISCUSSION As Council is aware, the Farmington School District has been attempting to locate a future elementary school site for almost a year. After unsuccessfully attempting to locate a school site within the existing MUSA, the District was forced to look at properties that were outside the present MUSA boundary. A number of the parcels that were considered are also enrolled in the Ag Preserve Program. Recently the School Board authorized entering into a Purchase Agreement with the Donnelly's for the purchase of the above-described parcel. This parcel is in the Ag Preserve Program. The School Board is seeking to have the parcel removed from Ag Preserve pursuant to the process outlined Minnesota Statutes 473H.15. This process involves review and approval by the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB). As part of the review by the EQB, the proposed school site is reviewed in terms of consistency or compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. As the attached letter to Jon Larson of the EQB dated September 7, 2000 indicates, the Donnelly property is designated as Low Density Residential (which does allow for school site development as a conditional use) and is included in the 2020 MUSA Staging Plan. BUDGET IMPACT The only budget impact as a result of this proposed project is that the property that is purchased by the School District will become tax exempt property. However because of the fact that it has been in the 'Ag Preserve program for a number of years, it will not have a significant impact on the tax capacity for the City. ACTION REQUESTED This is being provided for information only and no action is required by the Council. Respectfully submitted, .// ~-O avid L. Olson Community Development Director cc: Mark Beltz, ISD 192 Greg Ohl Farmington Independent School District 192 BOARD OF EDUCATION JEROME WACKER Chair CARL GROSSE V ice-chair ROBERT HEMAN Clerk CAROL MALBURG Treasurer JOHN KAMPF Truslee JULIE MCKNIGHT Trustee ADMINISTRATION GREGORY OHL Superinlendenl of Schools .CA KfITOCK-SARGENT cbool Principal STEVEN DlBB AssL High School Principal STEVEN GElS Middle School Principal JOSEPH LIBBY AssL Middle School Principal LOWELL MILLER Middle School Principal PETER BOELTER AssL Middle School Principal BEN JANUSCHKA Elemenlary Principal MARGARET MCKERNAN Elemenlary Principal JONAtHAN REID Elemenlary Principal DANA MILLER DakOla Prairie ALe Principal CARLA NOHR SCHULZ Special Services DireclOr KAREN BERGMAN Curriculum Specialist PERRY tHlNESEN Community Education DireclOr LISA RIDER Business Manager LYN PAUTZKE tional Technology Director MICHAEL BURlNGA Activities Director DOUGLAS L BONAR Buildings & Grounds Director Excellence, Integrity, Innovation OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 510 WALNUT STREET FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55024-1389 PHONE: (651) 463-5011 FAX: (651) 463-5010 e-mail: www.jarmington.k12.mn.us Mr. Mike Sullivan, Executive Director C/O Mr. Jon Larsen, Principal Planner Environmental Quality Board 300 Centennial Building 658 Cedar Street S1. Paul, Minnesota 55155 Dear Mr. Sullivan: The Fannington School Board intends to acquire property in the City of Fannington for the purpose of building a new elementary school and community education/preschool center. The land being acquired is owned by Robert Donnelly, Jr. and Karen and Brian Donnelly, and is under an agricultural preserve designation pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 473H. The Fannington School District has an immediate need to build a new elementary school to accommodate student growth and cannot wait for the land to be removed from its designation. The school district has examined a variety of alternative sites and determined that this location is the one that best meets the site selection criteria it has adopted. Please review the enclosed informational items that support the school district's selection of this site. Consequently, the School Board is seeking to have the agricultural preserve designation removed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 473H.15. The site is zoned residential in the City of Fannington's 2020 Comprehensive Plan approved by the Metropolitan Council. In addition, it is included in the City's staging of Metropolitan Urban Services Area (MUSA) in their Comprehensive Plan. The Fannington School Board, at its meeting of August 28, 2000 finalized selection of this location as the site for its new elementary school and hereby files . its Notice of Intent described in Minnesota Statutes 473H.15, Subdivision 2. Mr. Jon Larsen of your staff has indicated that our Notice of Intent would be addressed at the Environmental Quality Board's regular meeting of September 21,2000. We appreciate your time in reviewing our notice. Our staff has communicated regularly with Mr. Larsen regarding this site throughout the school district's site review process. We appreciate his time throughout this process. If you have questions about this matter, please feel free to contact me at (651) 463-5011. o/;~ Cc: Ms. Sandra Pinel, Metropolitan Council Sector Representative Mr. Dave Olson, City ofFannington Community Development Director "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER" Farmington Independent School District 192 BOARD OF EDUCATION JEROME WACKER Chair CARL GROSSE Vice-chair ROBERT HEMAN Clerk CAROL MALBURG Treasurer JOHN KAMPF Trustee JULIE MCKNIGHT Trustee ADMINISTRATION GREGORY OHL Superintendent of Schools ICA KITTOCK-SARGENT School Principal STEVEN DlBB AssL High School Principal STEVEN GElS Middle School Principal JOSEPH LIBBY Ass\. Middle School Principal WWELL MILLER Middle School Principal PETER BOELTER Ass\. Middle School Principal BEN JANUSCHKA Elementary Principal MARGARET MCKERNAN Elementary Principal JONATHAN REID Elementary Principal DANA MILLER Dakoca Prairie ALe Principal CARLA NOHR SCHULZ Special Services Director KAREN BERGMAN CUrriculum Specialist PERRY THINESEN Community Education Director LISA RJDER BusineSs Manager lLYN PAUTZKE ational Te<;hoology Director MICHAEL BURJNGA Activities Director DOUGLAS L. BONAR Buildings & Grounds Director Excellence, Integrity, Innovation OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 510 WALNUT STREET FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55024-1389 PHONE: (651) 463-5011 FAX: (651) 463-5010 e-mail: www.farmington.k12.mn.us Mr. Mike Sullivan, Executive Director CIO Mr. Jon Larsen, Principal Planner Minnesota Environmental Quality Board 300 Centennial Building 658 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55155 RE: Notice ofIntent - Farmington Independent School District No. 192 Dear Sir or Madam: Farmington Independent School District No. 192 intends to acquire land to build a new elementary school and community education/preschool center. A portion of that land in excess of 10 acres is contained in a larger tract designated as Metropolitan Agricultural Preserve under Minn. Stat. 473H. The following notice is intended to fulfill the requirement of Minn. Stat. 473H15, subdivision 1. A. PROJECT INDENTIFICA nON 1. Name of project: Farmington Independent School District No. 192 Elementary School and Community EducationlPreschool Center in the City of Farmington 2. Responsible entity - check one and give name: state agency: local, county, or regional unit of government: public benefit corporation: another entity possessing powers of eminent domain: Farmington Independent School District No. 192 x Contact person and telephone: Mark Beltz (651) 480-1501 2 "AN EOUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER" 3. Reason for filing notice of intent - check one: X acquisition of land or easement ten acres gross or more within agricultural preserves. grant, loan, interest subsidy or other funds to construct residential, commercial, or industrial facilities, or water or sewer facilities which may serve nonfarm structures, within agricultural preserves. B. LOCATION 1. The easterly two-thirds of the Northeast Quarter and the easterly three-fourths of the Southeast Quarter, of the Northwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 114, North, Range 20 West in Dakota County, Minnesota. 2. Attach a copy of USGS 7 ~ minute quadrangle map or similar map showing project site boundaries. (See attached Exhibit A) C. SITE CHARACTERISTICS 1. Date on which site became an agricultural preserve: 1991 2. Acreage of site: Approximately 59 acres. Is whole site within an agricultural preserve? If not, specify the percentage within the preserve. Yes. 3. Provide any of the following ifknown: a. SCS capability class( es) of site: (See attached Exhibit B) b. SCS soil c1assification( s) of site: (See attached Exhibit B) c. Agricultural usages over last five years: Hay and Feed for Cow-Calf Operation 2 d. Percentages of site in the following: (If only part of the site is in an agricultural preserve respond only for that portion. ) 74% 25% wetland brush other 1 % (gravel pit - idle) cropland grassland woodland e. Other notable natural or human features (including drainage systems): The land is bounded on the west by a creek and on the east by a housing development. Future housing developments will be located directly north and south of the property (See attached Exhibits C, D and F). D. CONSISTENCY WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLANS 1. Is the project consistent with the local comprehensive plan? Please explain. Yes (See attached Exhibits D and E). Has the plan been or will it be amended to allow for this project? Please explain. The project is consistent with the Local Comprehensive Plan Update as approved by the Metropolitan Council on March 22, 2000. 2. Is the project included in the adopted five-year capital improvements plan, if one exists? Please explain. Nt A. 3. Is the project consistent with regional plans? Please explain. The project is consistent with the City's 2020 Comprehensive Plan as approved by the Metropolitan Council (See attached Exhibits D and E). 4. Attach copies of relevant sections of the adopted local comprehensive plan to this notice. (Note: if more convenient, enclose a copy of the entire plan which EQB can use on a loan basis and return upon completion of review.) (See attached Exhibits D and F). 3 E. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Describe the project to be constructed on the site, emphasizing aspects that may affect agricultural activities or the agricultural nature of the preserve. Include ancillary facilities, such as parking areas, utilities and roadways. Include site plans or diagrams as appropriate. The project will include the construction of a kindergarten through grade 5 elementary school building. Attached to this building will be a community education center that will include facilities for preschool and early childhood programs. The project will affect the agricultural nature of the preserve to the extent that the present owners will be able to continue their present operation only on the remaining land owned by the owners. They will have approximately 1,700 acres of land remaining. A tentative site map is attached showing the school building, roadways and driveways, parking areas, outdoor play areas, etc. (See attached Exhibit G). F. PAST OR CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW If state environmental review pursuant to EQB rules or any federal environmental review has occurred for the project, describe the review and its results. List all documents prepared as part of the review and any alternatives examined. None. G. JUSTIFICATION FOR PROJECT AND EVALUATION OF AL TERNA TIVES By statute this notice of intent must include "a report justifying the proposed action, including an evaluation of alternatives which would not require acquisition within agricultural preserves" (473 H.15 subdivision 2). The Board of Education of Farmington ISD #192 authorized the study of prospective school sites and utilized the following criteria in evaluating the prospective sites: 1. Location of Students Currently and in the Future A primary goal of the school district was to locate the new elementary school as close to its students as possible. By doing so, the district can minimize the number of busses needed to transport the children to and from schooL This not only saves money for the school district to use on other needs, but it also reduces the number of school busses on our roads. 4 2. Available Land of Adequate Size and Composition The site must have adequate contiguous usable land to meet our needs for our school building, parking lots, play areas and athletic fields. Wetland and poor soils impact the ability to use a site, as does the configuration of the site. 3. Cost of Land The budget for land must accommodate the purchase of land and other factors such as site development costs that are necessary to make a site usable for the school district. 4. Transportation Factors The location should provide for adequate transportation routes to and from the school. The location needs to comply with the City's transportation plan. 5. Access to MUSA Access to city sewer and water facilities is considered mandatory by the school district. 6. Proximity to existing elementary schools Whenever possible, elementary school sites should be in locations that allow for the setting of attendance boundaries in a way to minimize the impact on neighborhoods. Natural and man-made land features such as high-traffic roadways, waterways, and other undevelopable lands create ideal boundary lines. 7. Consistent with City of Farmington's Comprehensive Plan The school district worked together with the City of Farmington's planning staff in selecting potential school sites. Sites considered needed to be consistent with the City's 2020 Comprehensive Plan. Five sites were studied by the school district and its architects (ATS&R). Three of the sites were deemed by the architect's engineers to be inadequate for the school site. Factors eliminating these sites were floodplains, soil suitability, site configuration, costs of moving a natural gas pipeline, and costs for building roadways and moving a house. 5 Other than the chosen site, one other site was available and determined adequate by the district's architects. This site (located directly south of the chosen site) would have also required land to be acquired and developed that is currently in agricultural preserves. In addition, the site contained a significantly larger amount of land in floodplains and also a portion in wetlands. The chosen location meets all of the district's criteria shown above. The location of the chosen site is excellent for an elementary school. It is contiguous with a current housing development and thus creates a "neighborhood school". The location of the school will allow children and families to walk to and from the school and its playgroundslballfields for both school and non-school activities. Future housing developments will be located directly north and south of the property (See attached Exhibit F). The chosen location is ideally located for both current and future students. In addition, the school district currently transports approximately four busloads of elementary students who will be able to walk to the new elementary school. They are currently bussed to a nearby elementary school (Akin Road Elementary School) because of the safety issue of crossing Pilot Knob Road (a four lane undivided roadway). The new elementary school site is located west of Pilot Knob Road and Akin Road Elementary School is east of Pilot Knob Road. Pilot Knob Road will make an ideal attendance boundary line between the two elementary schools. H. EFFECT ON THE NORMAL AGRICULTURAL USE OF THE LAND State whether the project will interfere with, preclude the use of, or in any way prevent the continued agricultural use of the land, or the practical use of farm equipment, irrigation systems and other facilities normally associated with farming at this site. Will mitigative measures be adopted to overcome any interferences? The project will preclude agricultural use on the 59-acre tract which will be taken, but will not interfere with the practical use of farm equipment, irrigation systems or other facilities normally associated with farming on the remaining land within Agricultural Preserve (on the west side of the creek adjacent to the chosen site). CERTIFICATION: t the information contained in thi#t is true to the best of my knowledge. r:J~.~ate . Z 2~ ~ Title SlslcfDlllprojfnolic:eofinlenl 6 ;-. ~ City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us (g) September 7, 2000 Jon Larson Principal Planner Environmental Review Program Minnesota Planning Environmental Quality Board 300 Centennial Building 658 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55155 RE: Notice of Intent - Donnelly Property Dear Mr. Larson: The City of Farmington has been informed that Farmington Independent School District No. 192 has filed with the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) a Notice of Intent for eminent domain action as provided in the Minnesota Rilles Chapter 473H.15, Sub.2. This action is being taken to acquire land to build a new elementary school in Section 23 of the City of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota also known as the Donnelly Property . The City received Met Council approval of its 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update on March 22, 2000. The Future Land Use Map (Map No.3.!) of the Comprehensive Plan designates the Donnelly property as "Low Density Residential." This area is also included in the MUSA Staging Plan (Map No. 4.1) and contained in the Comprehensive Plan. The construction of an elementary school is consistent with the recently approved Farmington Comprehensive Plan and is considered a Conditional Use in the R-l Zoning District. Application for a Conditional Use Permit will be made once a site plan has been prepared. Therefore this letter represents the City of Farmington's support of the Farmington School District's effort to seek early retirement of the agricultural preserve designation for this property. If you have any questions, please contact me at 651.463.1860. @ Community Development Director cc: Mayor and City Council John F. 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".::~~::~ _ . ., ~"'::Il~! ; 1" : I" f....!,,,\'" , ,.I THE NEW FARMINGTON ELEMENTARY I @ I a ~ ! j ~ ,~! nil ~ Pi 8; I ~ ~ ~ : I ~m ~ CJJ en .. !::l ~~~ !! at at i ~ ~ If;e sl!!(;j 3lS- INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 197 FARMINGTON, MN City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us /06 TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator1~ Daniel M. Siebenaler Chief of Police FROM: SUBJECT: On-Sale Liquor Sales New Year's Eve DATE: September 18, 2000 INTRODUCTION Staff has received letters from three of the local Licensed, On -Sale Liquor establishments requesting that the City of Farmington authorize On-Sale establishments to remain open and continue the sale of intoxicating beverages until 1:00 AM on New Year's Eve. DISCUSSION December 31, 2000 falls on a Sunday. Local Ordinance prohibits the sale of On-Sale Liquor after 12:00 midnight on any Sunday. Minnesota State Law authorizes municipalities to permit such sales after 12:00 midnight on Sundays. In light of the fact that Sunday, December 31 is New Year's Eve three licensed liquor establishments have requested that the City Council authorize the sale of liquor until 1 :00 AM on Monday January 1, 2001. In order to grant this request it would be necessary for the City Council to amend the City Code to authorize such sales. Staffhas requested the City Attorney to research the issue and prepare and amendment to Section 3-14-2 of the Farmington Municipal Code. This amendment is very specific to allow On-Sale service of intoxicating liquors between midnight and 1 :00 AM on Monday, January I, 200 l. Staff views this as a reasonable request by the Licensed On-Sale Liquor establishments and supports this tightly restricted amendment. ACTION REQUESTED Consider adoption of amendment to Ordinance 3-14-2 of the City Code. Daniel M. Siebenaler Chief of Police CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 14 OF THE FARMINGTON CITY CODE CONCERNING "ON-PREMISES" SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS ON SUNDAY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 3-14-2 of the Farmington City Code is amended to read as follows: 3-14-2: SALES PERMITTED: Those establishments which are hotels, restaurants or clubs as defined in MSA 340A1 01 and which have facilities for serving not less than thirty (30) guests at one time and to which on-sale licenses have been issued or hereby may be issued for the sale of intoxicating liquors, may serve intoxicating liquors between the hours often o'clock (10:00) AM. to twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight. No sale or service of intoxicating liquors shall be allowed between twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight and one o'clock (1 :00) AM. on Mondays except that sales and service of intoxicating liquors may be allowed between midnight and one o'clock (1 :00) AM. on Monday January 1, 2001. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect 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 G. Ristow, Mayor ATTEST: John F. Erar, City Administrator Approved as to fORTI the cX5-Ch day of~ 5i(Att~;>>2-t ,2000. Published in the Farmington Independent the day of , 2000. 80411 /3QJ City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrato?- FROM: Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer SUBJECT: Turn Lane Inquiry - CSAH 31 and 190th Street DATE: September 18,2000 INTRODUCTION At the September 5 City Council meeting, Councilmember Verch inquired as to whether the easterly northbound lane on CSAH 31 at 190th Street could be designated as a right turn only lane. DISCUSSION Staff contacted Dakota County on this issue and the County traffic engineer responded as follows: "The northbound CSAH 31 lanes open up to two through lanes to help provide gaps in the traffic stream for all of the traffic using the intersection. The multiple lanes help provide more gaps in the northbound traffic for the east-bound left turn to go north onto 31 as well as the south-bound left turn to go east on 190th St." "The north-bound right turn traffic movement is a minor movement and is somewhat a turn back to the same direction. This indicates to me that the traffic volume desiring to turn right will always be a very small volume compared to the volume of traffic desiring to travel straight ahead. I believe that it would be a mistake to designate this lane as a right-turn only lane. It would not match the traffic desires and would be a difficult traffic restriction to gain compliance with." Staff concurs with the County's position on this issue. BUDGET IMPACT None. ACTION REOUESTED For information only. Respectfully submitted, d)11/VJ~ Lee M. Mann, P .E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer