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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.03.00 Council Packet COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR April 3, 2000 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVEAGENDA 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Board of Equalization b) Adopt Proclamation - Volunteer Recognition Week c) Adopt Proclamation - Proclaiming Mayas Arbor Month d) Public Facilities Task Force - Schedule Council Workshop 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Open for Audience Comments) 7. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approve Council Minutes (3/20/00) (Regular) (3/14/00) (Special) b) Acknowledge Resignation - Public Works Department c) Approve Agreements for Clean-Up Day d) Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation Department e) Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation Department t) Capital Outlay - Public Works Department g) Ordinance Amendment - Seasonal Parking Restrictions h) School and Conference - Police Department i) Approve Bills 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARDOFCONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Council Goal Setting Workshop - Schedule Date b) Consider Ordinance Amendment - Murphy Farm PUD Amendment/MUSA Redesignation c) Consider Contribution - Dakota City Heritage Village d) Metropolitan Council Action on Comprehensive Plan Update 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS a) Contractor Request - Recycling Services b) Flagstaff Avenue - Weight Restrictions 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE 14. ADJOURN Action Taken Information Received Proclaimed Proclaimed April 19, 2000 Approved Acknowledged Approved Information.. Received R20-00 R21 -00 Ord 000-451 Information Received Approved April 29, 2000 Ord 000-452 Request Denied Information Received Approved Approved City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.c::i.farmington.mn.us 51; TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator~ FROM: Karen Finstuen, Administrative Services Manager SUBJECT: Proclaiming Volunteer Recognition Week - April 9-15, 2000 DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION The Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce is requesting your support in proclaiming the week of April 9-15, 2000 as Volunteer Recognition Week in Farmington. DISCUSSION In Farmington and throughout Minnesota, people's lives are touched by caring citizens of all ages from diverse backgrounds, who bring our communities together through their involvement and commitment. The result of this tremendous citizen involvement improves the quality of life for all Minnesotans. BUDGET IMPACT None. ACTION REOUESTED Proclaim April 9-15, 2000 be observed as Volunteer Recognition Week. Respectfully submitted, d~U-v- ~ Karen Finstuen Administrative Services Manager WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: Every Day in Every Way MINNESOTA VOLUNTEERS Over 2 million people - 66 percent of all Minnesotans - provide a multitude of volunteer services in their communities every day in every way; and, This commitment of active, engaged citizens around the state ensures healthy, vital communities positioned to solve critical problems and to improve the lives of many; and, In Farmington and throughout Minnesota, people's lives are touched by caring citizens of all ages from diverse backgrounds, who bring our communities together through their involvement and commitment; and, Farmington volunteers generously step forward to mentor at-risk youth, engage in civic action for local and state government, respond to emergencies and disasters, preserve the environment, perform chores for senior citizens and provide a multitude of services to address serious social problems; and, The result of this tremendous citizen involvement improves the quality of life for all Minnesotans; and, NOW THEREFORE, I, Gerald Ristow, Mayor of Farmington, do proclaim April 9 - 15, 2000 shall be observed as: Volunteer Recognition Week Gerald Ristow, Mayor FARMINGTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 317 4th St. Farmington, Minnesota 55024 (651) 460-6444 TO: Mayor Jerry Ristow City of Farmington Wally Sapp, President Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Recognition Week -- April 9 - 15,2000 February, 2000 FROM: RE: DATE: Attached is a sample proclamation, and poster to recognize volunteers in our community. The Chamber would appreciate your support by proclaiming the week of April 9-15 as VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK in Farmington. As you know, we plan to sponsor an all-community celebration in April where each community organization will recognize an outstanding volunteer. To kick-off this Partnering Effort, the Chamber is planning a Leap Year Party on February 26 at the American Legion. We hope to bring community leaders together to network in their efforts to promote Farmington. Each will be introduced, and have an opportunity to give a three-minute "advertisement" highlighting the goals and activities of their group. The evening's refreshments are free thanks to our community banks in Farmington. Please watch for your invitation soon. Enclosures/2 FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY SUPPORT YOUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.d.farmington.mn.us Sc, TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator ~ FROM: James Bell, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Proclaim Arbor Day and Month DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION The annual Arbor Day activities are scheduled for Friday, April 28, 2000. DISCUSSION The City is a Tree City USA designated community. To continue with this designation, the Council must proclaim an annual Arbor Day Celebration. Staffhas scheduled April 28, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. as the City's annual celebration. The ceremony will take place at the Rambling River Park. School District #192 will have students at the ceremony to help plant the trees. The City Council is invited to participate through its collective support of the attached proclamation. BUDGET IMPACT Expenditures for the Arbor Day Celebration are included in the 2000 Budget. ACTION REOUESTED Proclaim Friday, April 28, 2000 as Arbor Day in Farmington and Mayas Arbor month. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: PXOCLJt.1v1YlTION Native Minnesotans and early pioneers depended upon existing forests to survive in often harsh, yet beautiful land, as do Minnesota's current residents and landowners; and, The old-growth red and white pine forests in the North, the mature hardwood forests of the Southeast, and the oak savannahs bordering the prairies in the South and West continue to change; and, Trees in Minnesota continue to struggle due to insect pests, diseases, severe weather extremes, and human activities including pollution, construction damage, vandalism, and neglect; and, Citizens must become stewards of their own environment by planting, maintaining, and protecting trees, so that the benefits which trees provide throughout their life cycles continue to improve the quality of life that Minnesotans enjoy. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD RISTOW, Mayor of the City of Farmington, do hereby proclaim April 28, 2000 to be ARBOR DAY and the month of May 2000 to be ARBOR MONTH in the City of Farmington. Gerald Ristow, Mayor City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us 5J TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: John F. Erar, City Administrator SUBJECT: Facilities Task Force - Schedule Council Workshop Date DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION With the distribution of the Public Facilities Task Force Final Report at this evening's meeting, Council may wish to schedule a Council workshop to meet with the Task Force and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for the purpose of comprehensively reviewing Final Report recommendations. DISCUSSION As the Task Force has recommended a key public financing strategy that would involve the HRA, the need to include the HRA Board at this workshop would consequently be especially desirable. The Task Force has also approved Mayor Ristow's suggestion to schedule a public information meeting prior to the workshop to allow citizens the opportunity to learn more about the public facilities task force and the process leading to these final recommendations. ACTION REOUESTED Schedule a Council Workshop for Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 7:00 p.m., with a public informational meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The date identified is the third Wednesday of the month pursuant to Council policy. !..espec; fully Submitted, "UL . ohn F. Erar City Administrator File Cc: Farmington HRA Board Public Facilities Task Force ;l COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR March 20, 2000 I. 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 Administrator Erar, City Attorney Jamnik, City Management Team 4. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. s. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS a) Mr. Tim Dougherty - Stop Sign Re~est Staff is reviewing the intersection of 6 Street and Spruce Street and will forward a recommendation to Council. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Item 7a) Approve Council Minutes (3/6/00) (Regular) was pulled so Councilmember Verch could abstain from voting as he was absent from the March 6, 2000 meeting. MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg to approve the minutes. Voting for: Ristow, Cordes, Soderberg, Strachan. Abstain: Verch. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: b) Approved On-Sale Temporary Liquor License - St. Michael's Church c) Approved CEEF Donation d) Adopted RESOLUTION RI4-00 Approving Gambling Premises Permit- Jaycees e) Information Received on Capital Outlay - Liquor Operations t) Information Received on Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation Department g) Information Received on Capital Outlay - Police Department h) Information Received on Capital Outlay - Public Works i) Information Received on School and Conference - Liquor Operations j) Approved Request for Filing Extension - Farmington Townhomes Final Plat k) Approved bills APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) March 20, 2000 Page 2 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) 2000 Seal Coat Project The 2000 Seal Coat project is the seventh project in the City's seal coat program. The seal coat program is implemented in a seven-year cycle. The streets in Nelsen Hills 4th and 5th Additions, Troyhills 1st through 4th Additions, Industrial Park 1st and 2nd Additions, East Farmington 1st and 2nd Additions, Prairie Creek 4th Addition, and Elm Street east of Highway 3 are due to be seal coated for the first time. Several downtown streets are proposed to be included in the project, and also the alley behind St. Michael's between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. The total estimated cost for the project is $131,600. The estimated assessment is $60.42 per residential equivalent unit. The City's special assessment policy indicates a 50/50 cost sharing split between the City and the benefiting properties for seal coat improvements. MOTION by Cordes, second by Verch to close the Public Hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Verch to adopt RESOLUTION R15-00 ordering the 2000 Seal Coat project, approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the advertisement for bids. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) Consider Ordinance Adoption - Wetland Amendment There was a typographical error in the Wetland Ordinance stating the minimum buffer area under Manage 1 type wetlands is "0 ft." instead of "30 ft." MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes to close the Public Hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg to adopt ORDINANCE 000-450 amending Section 10-9-7 (H) of the City Code from "0 ft." to "30 ft." under the minimum buffer area of the Manage 1 wetland. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. c) Consider Resolution - Easement Vacation East Farmington 7th Addition Due to the East Farmington 7th Addition Preliminary and Final Plat being continued at the March 14, 2000 Planning Commission meeting and additional research required for the proposed easement vacation, staff recommended the continuation of the Public Hearing for the easement vacation to April 17, 2000. MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg to continue the Public Hearing to vacate an existing drainage and utility easement within the East Farmington 7th Addition to the April 17, 2000 Council meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT a) 2000 Streets cape Project The City received four bids for the project. The low base bid is in the amount of $737,595.56 and the bid with alternate 1 is $751,700.31. The total estimated project cost with street lighting, banners and alternate is $1,394,750. The alternate that was bid entails full removal and replacement of the downtown curb. Many sections of curb and gutter are going to be removed and replaced as part of the construction. Various sections of curb would be replaced by hand, which is more expensive than if the curb is placed by machine. The project costs will be Council Minutes (Regular) March 20, 2000 Page 3 underwritten through special assessments, bond proceeds and the appropriate enterprise funds. The special assessments as identified at the public hearing on the project are not proposed to be raised. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Verch to adopt RESOLUTION RI6-00 accepting the base bid with alternate 1 of American Liberty Construction, Inc. and awarding the contract. APIF t MOTION CARRIED. 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Consider Ordinance Amendment - Murphy Farm PUD AmendmentlMUSA Redesignation Mr. Peter Galtierri with Genstar, stated a purchase agreement between Genstar and D R Horton was received today containing changes without any discussion between the parties. Therefore, it was requested this item be tabled until the April 3, 2000 Council Meeting. MOTION by Strachan, second by Cordes to table the request to the April 3, 2000 Council Meeting. APIF t MOTION CARRIED. Consider Resolutio~ - Charleswood 3rd Addition Preliminary Plat Genstar Land Company is seeking approval of the Charleswood 3rd Addition Preliminary Plat. The plat is a continuation of the Charleswood PUD and single- family development occurring to the south of the existing 1 st and 2nd Additions. The 3rd Addition Preliminary Plat consists of 163 single-family lots on 56.67 acres of land divided into two phases. The first phase will contain approximately 65 lots with the second phase containing approximately 93 lots. b) A number of issues need to be resolved before submittal of the final plat including: 1. The easterly connection of 203 rd Street at CSAH 31 is a condition of approval for Phase 2; 2. Easements need to be provided. for the existing trunk sanitary sewer and storm sewer on the east side of the project; 3. Wetland mitigation areas and parkland need to be platted as outlots; 4. Approval from the gas company for the grading of Outlot A; 5. Approval of the Wetland Mitigation Plan; 6. The final grading plan will need to include the required flood plain mitigation; 7. All City engineering requirements will need to be met before approval will be granted for the fmal construction plans. The City adopted a new wetland ordinance in June of 1999 that identifies protected waters and wetlands within the City in accordance with the guidelines of the MN Wetland Conservation Act of 1991. The basis of the WCA is to require the developer and the Local Governing Unit to follow a process to avoid, minimize or impact wetlands during development. The developer is proposing .67 acres of wetland fill along with .45 acres of wetland excavation for a total of 1.12 acres of wetland disturbance. In exchange, the developer is proposing 1.35 Council Minutes (Regular) March 20, 2000 Page 4 acres of new wetland credit and.9 acres of public value credit for a total of2.25 acres of new wetland area. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes approving the Combined Project Application fonn for wetland mitigation within the proposed Charleswood 3rd Addition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan adopting RESOLUTION R17-00 approving the Charleswood 3ro Addition Preliminary Plat with contingencies outlined in the resolution. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. c) Consider Resolution - Supporting Increased Transportation Funding Mayor Ristow received infonnation from Invest 2000, a coalition comprised of building and contracting advocates, the Minnesota Transportation Alliance and the Highway Construction Industry Council for increased transportation funding. The City's 2000 legislative position relative to transportation funding is consistent with supporting additional public funding for improvements to a variety of transportation elements. MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan adopting RESOLUTION R18-00 calling for increased public spending on state highways. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. d) Consider Resolution - Conveyance of Property to State of Minnesota Autumn Glen, a proposed residential subdivision adjacent to Akin Park Estates, proposes to incorporate a previously tax forfeited parcel into their subdivision. In order for this to occur, the City Council needs to transfer the parcel back to the State of Minnesota and then the HRA would apply to the State to have the parcel conveyed to the HRA which in turn would be conveyed to the developer of the proposed subdivision. Mr. Larry Frank, Arcon Development, stated they do not need the outlot, but as the City cannot use it, it will be added to the back of the adjacent lots. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes adopting RESOLUTION R19-00 approving the reconveyance of Outlot D, Akin Park Estates to the State of Minnesota and requesting that the State convey legal ownership to the Farmington HRA. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. e) Southern Dakota County Comprehensive Plan - Update Information was presented to Council for their review. t) Empire Township Comprehensive Plan - Update Empire Township's Comprehensive Plan and it's affect on the surrounding area was discussed. II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Council Minutes (Regular) March 20, 2000 Page 5 Council member Cordes: She attended the St. Patrick's Day lunch at the Senior Center. She inquired if it would be possible to do a community survey regarding City government, services, etc. Staff will research the issue. City AttomeyJamnik: be returned next week. Reminded Council City Administrator evaluations need to City Administrator Erar: Stated he will be out of the office through April 3, 2000. Community Development Director Olson: Informed Council one of his employees had knee surgery last week and is recovering well. Mayor Ristow: agriculture issues. Stated Governor Ventura was in town last week to discuss 14. ADJOURN MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, /1 ~ /Y? ~-z~~ ?-7--7~.-U Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant City of Farmington City Council Workshop Farmington City Hall, Conference Room A Tuesday, March 14, 2000 Special Meeting Minutes The meeting was convened on March 14,2000 in City Hall Conference Room A at 7:00 p.m. for purposes associated with reviewing project bids and financial data for the 2000 Streetscape Project. In attendance: Council members Cordes, Soderberg, Strachan and Verch Absent: Mayor Ristow Also in attendance: City Administrator Erar, City Engineer Mann, Finance Director Roland and Assistant City Engineer Auge Councilmember Strachan, as acting Mayor, called the meeting to order at 7:00. The workshop agenda was approved as presented. Acting Mayor Strachan asked staff to begin the workshop by presenting project information. City Engineer Mann began by presenting information on the project bids received by the City. In total four bids were received from qualified bidders. The low bid submitted was from American Liberty Construction totaling $751,700. This bid, while higher than previous Feasibility Study estimates, is still lower than the bids rejected by Council last year, and includes a number of significant design changes from the original project. City Engineer Mann explained that mobilization costs, installing concrete under the pavers, an alternative to replace all the curb, and water main improvements were identified through the project design phase. These improvements, according to staff, will improve the quality and aesthetics of the overall project. Council members asked Mr. Mann a number of questions associated with paver stabilization, mobilization costs as it pertained to business access and the exact nature of the water main improvements. It was pointed out that a number of these costs would be paid from other sources, such as water service improvements to the Exchange Bank Building that would be paid for by the developer. Council thanked City Engineer Mann for his review and the design improvements that will be made to the project. Director Roland then explained the fiscal implications associated with the increased project costs. Essentially, while the costs to the project have increased, the City has the ability to shift bond proceeds from the County Road 72 Turnback Project to the 2000 Streetscape Project. According to financial data presented to Council, CR 72 came in significantly under budget, which allowed the City to shift approximately $300,000 to the Streetscape Project. Allowing for this shift of bond proceed revenue to the Streetscape Project, the CR 72 project still retains over $200,000 over project expenses that will be designated to the Street Reconstruction Fund (Road & Bridge) fund balance. Financial cash flows referencing the 2000 Streetscape were identified in two separate categories-Non-Utility improvement and Utility improvements. Council asked a number of detailed financial questions and thanked Finance Director Roland for her very thorough review. Administrator Erar presented information on the effect the increased project costs would have on special assessments to benefiting properties. It was explained that under the Council's Special Assessment Policy, and state statute, that benefiting properties could not be assessed for improvements exceeding what the appraised value those improvements would have on the properties. According to the appraised estimates of value conferred on subject properties, the City could not increase the special assessments above the amounts identified in the Feasibility Report. Consequently, special assessments would be capped at $362,905 as originally presented. The difference of $125,258 in special assessments would be underwritten through the additional bond revenues identified by Director Roland. This action by Council is consistent with Council policy and state statute, and does not provide any property owner with any special benefit associated with the reduction of special assessments as identified. Council asked a variety of questions associated with maintaining consistency in special assessment policies and the need to ensure that special assessments be legally defensible if challenged. Administrator Erar indicated that the City Attorney recommended that the City Council not exceed the original special assessment amounts given the independent appraisal of benefit value. Council concurred that special assessments should be capped at the previous amounts as specified. Council member Soderberg questioned the special assessment methodology to be used in the project and requested that further information be provided between the front footage methodology and per unit basis citing his concerns that all properties in the project area be assessed in accordance with the benefit they will receive from the project improvements. Staff indicated that the direction provided by Council , as reported in past meeting minutes, suggested that front footage be used for the Streetscape portion of the project and the per unit basis be used for the sanitary sewer slip line improvements. Administrator Erar confirmed that Council has not formally adopted final assessments, and that the methodology is still a reviewable issue by Council. It was suggested that a Council Workshop could be held in the next 60-90 days to review the two methodologies relative to the Streetscape improvements. Council indicated that it was important that properties be discussed in a very objective manner, and that the methodology issues be framed in terms of defensibility and appropriate property cost sharing in project benefits. In terms of moving the project forward to the March 20, 2000 Council meeting, Council members expressed consensus that the project be advanced. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 sub-;ded,?> ..~~~ _f 1;' C:-<4t~.~ F. Erar, City Administrator City of Farmington 325 Oak Street. Farmington. MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us 7J TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: John F. Erar, City Administrator SUBJECT: Acknowledge Resignation - Public Works Department DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION The City has received notification from Mr. Thomas Hemish of his intentions to resign his position as Maintenance Worker with the Public Works Department, Street and Utility Division. DISCUSSION It is the City's understanding that Mr. Hemish has accepted a position in a different career field. During Mr. Hemish's 3 plus year tenure with the City as a maintenance worker, he performed the responsibilities of his position with diligence, competence and professionalism. His efforts during that time included a variety of duties associated with maintaining the City's infrastructure and utility system. ACTION REOUESTED Acknowledge the resignation of Mr. Hemish effective Monday, April 3, 2000. The City wishes Tom good luck in his future career endeavors. ~e.s e~t!:tted, '-_ _ J <-:1__ l 'hn F. Erar ity Administrator file City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.cLfarmington.mn.us 7& TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator ~ FROM: James Bell Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Agreements for Clean Up Day DATE: April 3, 2000 . INTRODUCTION Clean Up Day has been scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2000 and the City will be contracting with various vendors to provide services. DISCUSSION Agreements with J.R.'s Appliance Disposal, Inc., Greenman Technologies, Inc., and Mendota Heights Rubbish are needed to provide services for Clean Up Day. The City has successfully used these contractors for past clean up day activities. BUDGET IMPACT Funding for Clean Up Day activities is included in the Solid Waste operations budget. There are adequate funds available for these contracts. RECOMMENDATION Approve agreements for Spring Clean Up Day services with the following vendors: 1) J.R.'s Appliance Disposal, Inc. for appliances 2) Greenman Technologies, Inc. for tires 3) Mendota Heights Rubbish Service for general waste and scrap metal recycling Respectfully Submitted, -J~ ~~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director cc: file, Benno Klotz, Lena Larson 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, City Administrator ~ FROM: James Bell, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation Department DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION The 2000 Budget authorizes the purchase of trees for the Prairie Waterway and park upgrades. DISCUSSION This year's tree planting request will be the fourth year of the planting plan for the Prairie Waterway. Staff is planning a spring planting to allow for the planting of spring only species. The play structures at Daisy Knoll Park, Lake Julia Park and Troy Hill Park need curbing installed around them to provide containment of the resilient material. The installation would be similar to the curbing at Evergreen Knoll Park. BUDGET IMPACT Staff has received quotations and the lowest average price for the required trees was submitted by Midwest Landscapes. Staff will order the appropriate number of trees to stay within the $10,000 budget. Staff contacted five local contractors to bid on the curbing project and received two quotations. C. R. Fischer provided the low quote of $9,060.00. ACTION REOUESTED This is for information only. Respectfully submitted, L6~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director 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 Administrator ~ FROM: James Bell, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution - Capital Outlay Purchase - Parks and Recreation Department DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION Sealed bids were opened on Tuesday, March 14th for the Solid Waste truck chassis. DISCUSSION Bids were requested for a truck chassis. The City received five bids, which were opened and reviewed by staff. The companies providing bids for this equipment are as follows: 1. Falls Automotive 2. Chesley FreightIiner 3. Boyer Trucks 4. AstIeford Equipment 5. Lakeland Truck Total Bid $34,872.00 Total Bid $37,478.00 Total Bid $37,986.00 Total Bid $38,561.52 Total Bid $38,686.00 Falls Automotive is the low responsible bidder and meets or exceeds the specifications provided in the bid process. Staff received two quotations for the hook mechanism to be installed on the above truck chassis. This piece of specialized equipment needed to be of one brand only, in order to be able to use the many containers the City has in it's solid waste inventory. The quotations are as follows: 1. ABM Equipment 2. Elliott Equipment $14,822.00 $15,795.00 BUDGET IMPACT Funds were budgeted for this purchase in 2000. The bid and quotation prices of $49,694 falls within the budgeted amount of $50,000. RECOMMENDATION · Consider adoption of the attached resolution approving the purchase of the truck chassis from Falls Automotive with dollars as described above. · Consider approving the purchase of the hook mechanism to be installed on the truck chassis. Respectfully submitted, -.l~B~. James Bell Parks and Recreation Director sldwast PROPOSED RESOLUTION No. AWARDING BID TO VENDOR FOR SOLID WASTE TRUCK CHASSIS 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 3rd day of April, 2000 at 7 :00 P.M. Members Present: Members Absent: Member introduced and Member seconded the following: WHEREAS, pursuant to properly published notice, bids were received, opened and tabulated, which complied with the advertisement; and WHEREAS, the City Council has received a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Director on the award for this equipment purchase. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Farmington hereby awards the contract for the Solid Waste truck chassis to Falls Automotive in the amount of $34,872. This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the 3rd day of April, 2000. Mayor Attested to the day of April, 2000. City Administrator SEAL City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us 7f' TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator ~ FROM: LeeM. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer SUBJECT: Capital Outlay - Public Works Department DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION The 2000 Budget provides for the acquisition of a Sewer Jetter by the Public Works Department. It is proposed that the City acquire a V ACTOR 2115-36 1500 Gallon Combination Sewer Cleaner (Sewer Jetter). DISCUSSION It is recommended that the City purchase the Sewer Jetter through the State Bid process. The primary reason for this recommendation is to insure that the City receives the highest quality equipment pursuant to City specifications. The risk that is inherent in the bidding process is that several manufacturers can bid the same set of specifications and theoretically offer substantially equivalent equipment while in fact, the quality of the product can vary greatly. The equipment offered in the State Bid is the exact equipment the City wants to acquire. In addition, City staffhas contacted several surrounding communities and received strong recommendations advocating the use of the State Bid process and confirming the make and model Sewer Jetter that the City wants to acquire. Upon review and analysis of Sewer Jetter models along with discussions with other cities regarding their experiences, it has become apparent that the City needs to purchase a higher capacity Jetter than was planned for in the 2000 budget. The State bid received for the Sewer Jetter the City wants to acquire is $225,600 including tax. The budgeted amount for the Sewer Jetter in the 2000 budget is $170,000. The Jetter that was quoted. for the 2000 budget has one-third the capacity of the V ACTOR equipment and does not include various desired safety and mechanical features. Staff s research with other cities and operators of this type of equipment indicates that the additional capacity and features of the V ACTOR equipment are necessary and will provide for more efficient, cost-effective operations and lower maintenance costs over time. BUDGET IMPACT The budgeted amount for the Sewer Jetter is $170,000. The cost of this piece of equipment is to be split between the Sanitary Sewer Fund and the Storm Sewer Fund. The State bid amount for the V ACTOR 2115-36 1500 gallon Combination Sewer Cleaner is $225,600, including tax, a difference of $55,600 from the budgeted amount. The amount allocated to each of the two funds would be $112,800. The Finance Director has indicated that the Sanitary Sewer Fund and the Storm Sewer Fund have sufficient capital to fund this expenditure. ACTION REQUESTED Adopt the attached resolution authorizing staff to acquire the V ACTOR 2115-361500 Gallon Combination Sewer Cleaner through the State Bid process. Respectfully submitted, ~/'>?~ Lee M. Mann, P.E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer cc: file ~ ~ MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC. 595 ALDINE STREET · ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55104 612/645-5726 · MN WATS: 1-800-832-6417 CITY OF FARMINGTON BILL WEIRKE 325 OAK ST. FARMINGTON, MN 55024-1374 BILL; WE ARE PLEASED TO QUOTE YOU A V ACTOR 2115-36, 1500 GALLON COMBINATION SEWER CLEANER. THIS QUOTE IS BASED OFF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA CONTRACT. CONTRACT NUMBER IS 424300 AND THE RELEASE NUMBER IS 8-845(5) BASE UNIT 11.03P.D. 11.05 11.12 11.14 11.15 12.01 13.02 13.03 13.09 13.11 112,047.00 15 CUBIC YARD DEBRIS BODY DEBRIS BODY FLUSH OUT 2 FOLD DOWN PIPE RACKS @ 721.00EA. SPLASH SHIELD REAR DOOR LUBE MANIFOLD 9,851.00 1,055.00 1,442.00 540.00 1,593.00 CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR 2,989.00 8 FOOT TELESCOPIC BOOM JOY STICK CONTROL FOR BOOM 8"X7.5' PIPE ASSY. 2 @ 136.00EA. 8" QUICK CLAMP ASSY. 2 @ 16.00 4,255.00 586.00 182.00 32.00 r / ..1............'...............1 "-."-".C.' ...:.,....--. ..--..-.- 14.02 COLD WBEA THER RECIRULA TION SYSTEM FOR PD UNIT 1,710.00 14.03 ACCUMULATOR SYSTEM FOR WATER 1,957.00 14.04 3" Y-STRAINER AT WATER PUMP 571.00 14.05 MULTI-FLOW SYSTEM 4,398.00 15.01 600' SEWER HOSE 338.00 15.04 AUTOMATIC HOSE LEVEL WIND GUIDE 3,385.00 15.05 HOSE FOOTAGE COUNTER 314.00 15.11 HYDRAULIC SHUT OFF VALVES 554.00 15.12 RODDER PUMP DRAIN VALVES 324.00 16.02 1500 GALLON WATER CAPACITY 941.00 16.06 LOW WATER WARNING LIGHT 221.00 16.14 HAND GUN HOSE REEL SRING RETRACT 903.00 17.07 45X 14X 12 597.00 17.09 UP CHARGE FOR ALUMINUM TOOL BOXES 250.00 18.10 FLASHING ARROW BOARD 973.00 18.11 HAND LIGHT W /BUMPER PLUG 250.00 18.15 BRACKET AND WIRING FOR tiGHT 301.00 18.17 WORK LIGHTS ON EXTENDABLE BOOM 558.00 TOTAL 153,117.00 BOYER CHASSIS 58,638.00 TOTAL PACKAGE 211,755.00 UNIT INCLUDES FRONT AND REAR TOW HOOKS, CAB CONTROLS MOUNTED SIDEWAYS. , RESOLUTION NO. R - AUTHORIZING PURCHASE THROUGH STATE BID COMBINATION SEWER CLEANER 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 3rd day of April, 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 of Farmington, in order to maintain effective sewer maintenance services to its residents and the greater community, has a need to purchase a combination sewer cleaner; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has previously adopted a budget providing for the financing of said purchase; and, WHEREAS, City staff has evaluated the required use and necessary features of the sewer maintenance equipment to be purchased; and, WHEREAS, City staff has subsequently determined that the specified equipment has been previously bid by the State of Minnesota; and, WHEREAS, State law allows Cities and other local units of government to purchase equipment directly from the State Bid. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Farmington hereby: 1. Authorizes City staff to take those steps necessary to acquire the specified equipment through the State Bid process. This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the 3rd day of April, 2000. Attested to the 3rd day of April, 2000. Mayor SEAL City Administrator City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ct.farmington.mn.us 3r TO: Mayor, Councilmem~~s Fd City Administrator 'W" Daniel M. Siebenaler Chief of Police FROM: SUBJECT: Ordinance Amendment Seasonal Parking DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION During the original approval and publication of the Seasonal Parking Ordinance a typographical error was made in Section 9-1-9, Parking Limitation. This amendment will serve to correct that error. In addition staff is requesting a housekeeping amendment to the ordinance. DISCUSSION During discussions of the Seasonal Parking Ordinance Council was clear in authorizing restricted parking from November 1 to April 15 each year. When the fmal version of the ordinance was published it contained language that prohibited parking between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM "any day of the year". Staff has worked with the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the ordinance with appropriate corrections. In addition, when adopting the ordinance, Council provided for Seasonal Permits to be issued "until April I, 2000". The use of Seasonal Permits was to be sunsetted, with no provision for use in subsequent years. As a matter of housekeeping, staff is recommending the amendment of Section 9-1-12(E) to remove paragraph 2, the Seasonal Permit clause. ACTION REQUESTED Amend Sections 9-1-9 and 9-1-12(E) of the Farmington City Code as presented. Respectfully submitted, ~. Daniel M. Siebenaler Chief of Police CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1 OF THE FARMINGTON CITY CODE CONCERNING PARKING OF MOTOR VElDCLES ON CITY STREETS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 9-1-9 of the Farmington City Code is amended to read as follows: 9-1-9: PARKING LIMIT A nON: No person shall park a vehicle or permit it to stand upon any street, highway, alley or public parking within the corporate City limits for a period oftirne exceeding seventy-two (72) consecutive hours. In addition, between November I and April 15 of each calendar year, no person shall park a vehicle or permit it to stand upon any street, highway or alley between the hours of2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. or after a two-inch or greater snowfall until the streets are plowed curb to curb except as authorized in Section 9-1-12(E). SECTION 2. Section 9-1-12(E) of the Farmington City Code is amended to read as follows: 9-1-12(E): Upon application by a property owner or tenant, the Police Chief, or his or her designee, may issue temporary parking permits that allow on-street parking adjacent to the permittee's residence during periods when on-street parking is otherwise prohibited. The permit shall not allow parking on the street during and after any snowfall event until the street is plowed to its full width. No permit shall be issued to park on streets or other public parking areas posted as No Parking pursuant to Section 9-1-12. Permits shall be issued only to property owners or tenants who do not have adequate off-street parking available to accommodate special events or unique circumstances of limited duration. Uatil l\pril I, 2999 seasaaal pefHlits may he issH. ta 9WBefS 9f mHlti family Fesideatiel dwelliags #lat de aat 1I&>.'e aft" street parkiag availahle ta #leir tea8IHs. Seaseaal peFRlits shell he issHed aaly wllea all &>.'ailahle aff swet p8fkiag is Htilized. .Baell peFRlit ',vill he issaed fer a speeifieall)' ideRtifieEl velliele er vellieles eEl mHst he elearly E1isplayed 9a the leil freRt ';;iR4ew of the velliele Haleas, ia the a1tefftatbe, tempeFat)' sigHS are posteEl by #le cay iaElieetiag vAlere evefftigltt parkiag is allowed. SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and publication. ADOPTED this 3n1 day of April, 2000, by the City Council of the City of Farmington. CITY OF FARMINGTON By: Gerald G. Ristow, Mayor AlTEST: SEAL John F. Erar City Administrator 83101 Approved as to fonn the day of , 2000. City Attorney Published in the Fannington Independent the day of . 2000. 83101 City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us 74 TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator ~ Daniel M. Siebenaler Chief of Police FROM: SUBJECT: School and Conference DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION I DISCUSSION The Police Department is planning to send two certified Firearms Instructors to specialized training in the use of "Less Lethal" use of force technology. This training would then allow the officers to instruct other existing staff members, as well as future new members, in the use of a Less Lethal response in use of force situations. Under the Police Department's current Use of Force Continuum an officer has the option of using a variety of techniques, including verbal techniques, physical restraint, chemical irritant, or baton depending on the level of force used against the officer. However, at this point the officer has limited options when confronted by a suspect who is using or attempting to use deadly force. An officer must choose between the use of ineffective lower levels of force at close range or resort to the use of deadly force from a distance. Less Lethal technology is an intermediate step in the existing Use of Force continuum between the baton and deadly force. Less lethal technology includes such things as rubber bullet or beanbag projectiles. It allows an officer to confront a suspect, who is using or threatening the use of deadly force, from a safe distance, with an effective, non-lethal option. BUDGET IMPACT Funding for this training is included in the 2000 budget. ACTION REQUESTED Information only. Respectfully submitted, ~ 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 Council Members FROM: John F. Erar, City Administrator SUBJECT: Council 2000 Goal-Setting Workshop - Set Workshop Date April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION DATE: In April 1999, the Council held a goal-setting workshop to identify specific policy issues that needed to . be addressed over the following twelve months. Since that time, staff has made significant progress in achieving these goals as articulated by Council. A final report will be distributed at the proposed work session for Council review and comment regarding outcomes and status. This upcoming work session will address the status and outcomes of Council approved goals, review 1999 significant accomplishments and identify future policy issues that Council may wish to consider for completion in 2000-2001. The accomplishment of these goals, as in the previous year, would then be monitored throughout the subsequent year, with a final report transmitted to Council upon completion. DISCUSSION Attached, please find a draft copy of proposed Council 2000 Goal Setting items that have been generated at the staff level for Council review and discussion. These issues have been brought to staffs attention through a variety of sources including comprehensive plan visioning sessions, local service issues and/or by specific Council request. The annual goal-setting work session will provide Council with the opportunity to fully explore and discuss policy issues that may have broad community implications. In addition, please feel free to contact me with any suggestions or thoughts relative to other policy goals that could be included in the workshop. In order to address these issues in the most efficient manner possible, it is suggested that this workshop be scheduled on a week-end to accommodate Council work schedules and allow for an uninterrupted day of deliberations. In review of an appropriate date, staff is proposing two potential dates; Saturday, April 29, or Saturday, May 6, 2000 in the Council Chambers, with the workshop beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. ACTION REQUESTED Approve the Council 2000 Goal-Setting Workshop for Saturday, April 29, 2000 from 9:00 a.in. to 3:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. ~ . F. Erar ~ espectfully submitted, file PROPOSED COUNCIL 2000 GOALS CONSIDER No. GOAL YES NO 1. Consider the creation of Traffic Safety Committee to review and respond to public requests for additional traffic safety devices. 2. Consider the establishment of an annual State of the City presentation outlining City achievements, community development projects and specific City initiatives. 3. Schedule and hold a meeting with the City's Legislative Delegation and Metropolitan Council Representative. 4. Schedule and hold a meeting with the School District and City of Lakeville to discuss issues of mutual concern. 5. Establish a Council Policy adopting certain procedures and guidelines to facilitate the effective telecasting of local government meetings. 6. Continue actions regarding the proposed acquisition of property for the future construction of a new Outdoor Athletic Complex as previously recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, and affirmed by the Facilities Task Force. 7. Consider the use of a Community Survey in 2001 to ascertain the level of public satisfaction with City services. 8. Determine what the City/HRA's efforts should be relative to Elm Street redevelopment, property acquisition and commercial/retail expansion (carry-over 1999 Goal) 9. Consider the creation of a Pavement Management Program as a matter of Council Policy to inventory and prioritize the reconstruction of City roadways. 10. Consider the adoption of a City Ordinance relative to imposing Spring weight restrictions on City streets. II. Consider the adoption of a Council Policy to facilitate the pro-active enforcement of refuse and "junk" removal from City streets, alley ways, public right-of-way and private properties. City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us /Ob TO: Mayor, Council Members, City AdministratorW Lee Smick, AICP f\. () Planning Coordinator r FROM: SUBJECT: Consider Ordinance Amendment - Murphy Farm PUD AmendmentIMUSA Redesignation DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION D R Horton and Arcon Development Inc. have entered into a purchase agreement with Genstar Land Company to purchase an additional 35 acres directly to the south of the recently approved 21 O-acre piece known as the Murphy Farm PUD owned by D R Horton and Arcon. Because the 35-acre piece was not a part of the original submittal ofthe Murphy Farm PUD, a separate public hearing for this site is required. The 35-acre piece is located east of CSAH 31, south of the approved Murphy Farm PUD and north of Middle Creek and the Farmington Industrial Park. The developers propose a continuation of the multi- family housing product from the north along CSAH 31. The developer proposes the R-3 PUD zoning to coincide with the Murphy Farm PUD approved by the City Council on February 7, 2000. DISCUSSION The Developers propose approximately 204 additional multi-family villa units coupled with the 92 villa units already approved in the original Murphy Farm PUD totaling to 252 two-story villa townhome units. This total number may fluctuate depending upon the finalization of a floodplain delineation study currently underway along the southern boundary of the site. The 204 additional villa units are proposed to be constructed on approximately 23 acres. With the addition of the 92 villas on 12 acres, the proposed density is 7.2 dulac falling into the medium-density residential land use category. An open space/park area is proposed for the remainder of the 35 acres. The 35-acre site is not within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA); therefore platting of the property will not commence until MUSA is obtained. The 35-acre piece proposes a collector access to the west to connect with CSAH 31 and an access to the east connecting with the north/south collector street in the Murphy Farm PUD. A sidewalk or trail is required along the east/west collector. The development proposes both public and private streets, whereby the private streets will be located in the multi-family areas and will be maintained by a homeowners association. Water access is located at the newly constructed City water tower and access is required from Vermillion Grove north of the Murphy Farm PUD. Sewer is available from the newly installed Middle Creek sanitary sewer line along the southern portion of the property. A 100- foot wide gas line easement runs north and south through the eastern portion of the 35-acre site. No structures may be located within the easement. Site topography slopes from higher ground on the northern portion of the site to a floodplain at the southern edge of the 35-acres. The drainage pattern generally funnels towards Middle Creek. Manage 2 wetlands are classified over half of the 35-acre site on the southerly portion of the property. Manage 2 wetlands have usually been altered by human activities. This area shows a cultivated field on the existing conditions plan submitted by the Developer. The FEMA floodplain for Middle Creek is also identified on the existing conditions map submitted by the developer. The floodplain encompasses a large portion of the southern boundary of the 35-acre site. A floodplain delineation study is currently underway. Park & Recreation Issues The Developer proposes approximately 17 acres of open space/park area within the 35-acre site. Included with the 14 additional acres recently approved, the Developer proposes approximately 31 acres of open space/park area along the southern edge of the Murphy Farm PUD. The open space/park area has been identified within the FEMA floodplain. At this time, staff recommends that park siting issues be delayed until the environmental assessment worksheet and floodplain delineation study is completed to determine if the proposed park land along the southern boundary of the site is outside of the actual 100-year floodplain. Housing Characteristics The Developer proposes to construct the villa unit as a continuation of the units within the recently approved Murphy Farm PUD. The villas are proposed at $110-125,000 and are two-story, 8 to 10-unit buildings. MUSA Redesignation Issue The City received a request from DR Horton! Arcon Development to expand the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) to include approximately 6.4 acres ofthe 35-acre Genstar Property. The reason for the Developer's request is to provide an access for the 48 villa townhomes within the existing MUSA area (see Exhibit G). MUSA is not required for the roadway installation, but it is required for townhomes to be connected to sanitary sewer. The townhomes within the current MUSA may be accessed without expanding the MUSA into the highlighted area. The advantage of expanding MUSA into this area is to allow the Developer to construct additional units to offset the costs of the roadway. The Developer proposes an additional 58 villa townhomes within the 6.5 acres of MUSA expansion. Riverbend - Genstar Land Company Genstar Land Company owns approximately 160 acres in the northeast portion of the City. Genstar is interested in a swap with their existing MUSA acres in Riverbend (see Exhibit H) to their proposed acres in the Murphy Farm PUD (see Exhibit I). The north branch of the Vermillion River and its floodplain takes up a large portion of the Riverbend property while approximately 125 acres remains developable. 2 As shown on the attached map, the northeastern portion of Riverbend consists of approximately 5.72 acres, however the Developer proposes that after a floodplain determination has been made approximately 45 acres of developable land may be available. No development is proposed in this location until after 2005. City Staff Approval City staff recommends approval of the MUSA request for the following reasons: 1. The Riverbend property within the current MUSA will most likely not be utilized until 2005 or later whereas the 6.5 acres of the MUSA expansion area on the Murphy Farm property will be developed within the next 1-3 years. 2. At this time, the same property owner is proposing the MUSA swap. 3. The City has designated this east/west roadway in the Murphy Farm PUD as a minor collector and therefore is important to the City's overall transportation system. Planning Commission - March 14, 2000 The Planning Commission reviewed the Murphy Farm PUD Amendment and MUSA Redesignation at their March 14,2000 meeting. The Planning Commission approved the amendment for the 35-acre piece contingent on the land acquisition from the Genstar Land Company, the delineation of the floodplain and the acceptance of the location of a neighborhood park by the Parks & Recreation Commission. The Planning Commission reviewed the MUSA expansion information with the understanding that the Commission only forward a recommendation of favorable or unfavorable response to the City Council concerning the expansion of MUSA. At the meeting, the Planning Commission forwarded a favorable response to the swapping of MUSA from the Riverbend property to the Murphy Farm property because the same company currently owns both properties creating no conflicts with redesignating the MUSA elsewhere within their owned properties. ACTION REOUESTED Consider adoption of the attached ordinance approving the Murphy Farm PUD Amendment contingent on the delineation of the floodplain and the acceptance of the location of a neighborhood park by the Parks & Recreation Commission. Consider authorization of the redesignation of MUSA from the Riverbend property to the Murphy Farm property and direct City staff to begin the MUSA redesignation process with the Metropolitan Council. ~bmi~ ~ ~~ Lee Smick, AICP Planning Coordinator cc: DR Horton, Don Patton Arcon Development, Larry Frank 3 ORDINANCE NO. CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE FARMINGTON CITY CODE, THE FARMINGTON ZONING ORDINANCE, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 1O-2-8(B) of the Farmington City Code is amended by adding a new subsection rezoning the property legally described on the attached Exhibit A from R-1 to R-3 PUD. SECTION 2. The Zoning Map of the City of Farmington, adopted under Section 10-2-1 of the Farmington City Code, shall not be republished to show the aforesaid zoning, but the City Planner shall appropriately mark the Zoning Map on file in the City Hall for the purposes of indicating the rezoning provided for in this ordinance. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage. ADOPTED this _ day of Farmington. , 2000, by the City Council of the City of CITY OF FARMINGTON By: Gerald Ristow, Mayor ATTEST: 85656 Dave Olson :rom: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Peter Gualtieri [PGualtieri@Genstar.com] Friday, March 24,200011:57 AM 'dolson@ci.farmington.mn.us' 'DPatton/Homebuilders/DRHorton@DRHorton.com' MUSA Swap-Seed property east of Pilot Knob Dave, This is to advise that AstraGenstar and Horton have executed a land purchase agreement and AstraGenstar consents to the application moving forward. We understand that council will review same on April 3. Peter 1 Exhibit A PARCEL D Outlot C, Charleswood Containing 34.67 acres, more or less \ ~ S. e a.. ~ :a ::s (f) w z+oo -< ~ H ~ H ~ L....i APPLICATION FOR PUD - PLAHRED UNIT DEVELOPMENT Date: Fee: IlQ E-I t-l IlQ t-l ~ Name ""\)....~ i=""<1.,('""" - &~~ ~\.o...,.. 1>a.c"u'\ Location O\J.\.\o\. c... t.~'~~wooJ Zoning District (s) j2. - ., Names & Addresses of All OWners: \).~ ~Q~~ "$4 4...... fw.. 1':> .. J;'-lGlL"'" M^. -SS/Z.I- Principal Contact Do~ ~ u.." Telephone l.a4SI" t.GI.. - '111"0 Hames & Addresses of Property OWners within 350 Feet Available from on Project Data Land Use Total Acres Single Family Multi Family Retail Office Institutional Parks Wetland . t 2'2. '!: <4- t \4 Units/Acre Densitv Residential ,.' ParkinQ No Off Street Single Family ttu;1.ti Family Retail Office Institutional 4,,"0 PHASING See. NAN'Q. \-, U 4. ~,. M" ~p'" '1 %C' "'" POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS 5~L t-b....&~tJ-<. ~,.. M.~"f"- +;....Mt. , Schematic Plan Fee: Action by Planning Commission Action by City Council Public Hearing Date Approval Date Recommended Revisions Public Hearing Date Public Hearing Date Recommended Revisions Comments: Comments: Preliminary POD Plan Fee Approval Date Comments: Approval Date Comments: Preliminary Plat Approval Date Comments: Fee: Approval Date Comments: Final Plan Approval Approval Date Comments: Approval Date Comments: Certification: I hereby certify that I am the applicant named herein and that all information given above, including exhibits submitted, is in all respects true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that if the applic~tion is approved, the future use of the property will conform 'to the plans contained herein. I am the ____Owner, ____Lessee, ~Purchaser, _Agent. ~ () n~~.rC1-\.k Signature of the Applicant NARRATIVE FOR MURPHY FARM P.U.D. Revised January 3, 2000 i....~I~:~--rL..~CW~-~_. r\:;l~~\-\' ! oJ __. ---' ..... -- ,=. II. I 'ld 11'1 ,II , ' d \ ill \i: )ill 1; L/ j \\ L._--....- .-.- _".-J L>' I <-~,.~"..~.__..._-".__.----._,.".- ., The Murphy Farm P.U.D. is a proposed residential development in the City of Farmington on approximately 210 acres. The development proposes approximately 451 residential units on the property. The proposal offers a variety of residential housing products, ranging from 'villa' units at a density of approximately 8-10 DU/ Acre, 'townhouse' units at a density of 4-6 DU/ Acre, single family lots at a density of approximately 2 DU/ Acre and executive single family lots at a density of approximately 1.4 DU/Acre. Of the 210 acres, approximately 73 will be maintained as permanent open space. The overall density of Murphy Farm P.D.D. is 3.2 units per acre. t.) E-t H ~ ~ The Murphy Farm P.U.D. site is characterized by rolling topography, scattered deciduous woodlots, three major wetland complexes and a long, flat draw running north and south through the west ~ of the site. This draw contains a narrow drainage ditch that provides an outlet for the northerly wetland south to a main east/west ditch (Middle Creek) that runs along the south boundary of the Murphy property. These physical characteristics, topography, vegetation and wetlands, provide a natural separation and buffer between the different product types proposed withing the Murphy Farm P.D.D. The property is currently under the ownership of Mr. Bernard Murphy and will be purchased from Mr. Murphy by a Joint Venture ofD. R. Horton and Arcon Development, Inc. The ultimate ownership of the property within the Murphy Farm P.D.D. will be a combination of individual homeowners, homeowners associations and the City of Farmington. Maintenance of all the land within the P.D.D. will also be the responsibility of these three entities. Along with the variety of housing types proposed, the development will retain three significant wetland complexes on-site, create a combination wetland/pond/open space corridor (approximately 14 acres) and designate additional open space/park areas (273:. acres) Within the site (totaling 73 acres). There are several scattered deciduous woodlot areas on-site, and the site-plan was developed to retain as many of these areas as possible through unit type and location. The primary access to Murphy Farm P.D.D. will be offC.S.A.H. 31 (Pilot Knob Road). There will be an east/west neighborhood collector street through the north ~ of the site and a north/south neighborhood collector allowing connections to the properties north and south of the development. Additionally, there will be internal neighborhood streets within Murphy Farm P.D.D. and a direct access to Akin Road for the executive single family lots on the east side of the property. Sanitary sewer is presently on-site and water main will be brought south along Pilot Knob Road from the new Farmington water tower site. The development will be responsible for storm water detention on-site following the City of Farmington Surface Water Management Plan (1997). Public utilities; electricity, natural gas, telephone and cable T.V. will be provided to the development by the appropriate utility companies. The Murphy Farm P.D.D. will be developed in phases over a 4-5 year period. The proposal will call for a minimum of two different product types available at all times during the development process. The development plan calls for approximately 163 single-family lots to be developed. The anticipated population breakdown for typical single family residential is 3.5 people per household, representing approximately 1.5 children per single family home. The anticipated population breakdown for the approximate 136 townhouse units is 2.1 people per townhouse and 0.2 children per unit. The anticipated population breakdown for the approximate 152 villa units is 1.8 people per villa unit and 0.1 children per unit. These totals result in approximately 287 children and 1,443 adults in the estimated 451 households residing in the Murphy Farm P.D.D. D.R. Horton and Arcon Development, Inc. have agreed to purchase from Genstar Land Company Midwest approximately 34.67 acres directly east of Pilot Knob Road in the southwest comer of the Murphy Farm P.D.D. A major portion of this 34.67 acre parcel is under cultivation, except for a stand of trees along the north property line adjacent to the Murphy Farm property. This additional parcel is proposed to be multi-family, 8/10 units per acre, to coincide with proposed adjacent land uses. 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CIJ<C ..~ > ""C .- (1) (1) en (.) o (1) c.~ o .... D.. o "" z*. ::: - Itl o _ '<I" 0 _ -l/l ~S~ Sa.s (/)('\1;:2; QIQI - .c Cl >. -C- _ItlC 00::: 5 ~:Z() ~ Itl >'<1"- >~o z~-'" c.9-~ o.c - .- l/l C liCo .- 3:- oo~ l/ll- .- QI - E OLn.... >.N Itl t::Cu... QlO- 0.:;:;: 0 00>' ...QJ~ Q..(/)() cu CI) ... <( C) l: ':; CI) to) CI) a::: <( rn ::) :i!: 1 [f I I QI -0 .00 :i o Itl f! Itl Cl C .;; .- l/l ~~ QI 0 0:::1tl QlLn 1U II E<( .x (/) o=> 0..;:2; 0.- <(0 H E-l H ~ ~ City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.d.farmington.mn.us /Oe, TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator W FROM: Karen Finstuen, Administrative Services Manager SUBJECT: Consider Contribution - Dakota City Heritage Village DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION Dakota City is requesting a donation for the Friends of the Village program. DISCUSSION Dakota City's Friends of the Village program is requesting that the City join individuals and families who made donations in 1999, so that they may continue to improve Dakota City and its programs. Their goal for this year is $35,000 which will allow for the continuance of existing programs and permit newly proposed projects. BUDGET IMPACT This request is new and is not currently in the 2000 budget. ACTION REOUESTED Council consideration of a contribution to Dakota City Heritage Village. Respectfully submitted, .. I JI~ " ;1' *~, (--Vv---v._~ ]~ Karen Finstuen Administrative Services Manager Dakota City Heritage Village March 13,2000 JOHNERAR 325 OAK STREET FARMINGTON, MN 55024 Deal JOl-IN, The Friends of the Village program is in its fifth year of providing funds to help Dakota City develop its program, collection and facilities. Over the past four years, this fund has enabled Dakota City to accomplish some significant goals. Projects funded through Friends of the Village include: . Moving and restoring the Harris House . Restoring the Oil Station . Constructing new museum exhibits, Winter in Minnesota, 150 Years of Dakota County, Death and Mourning in 1900, and History of the Dakota County Fair. . Funding architectural schematic drawings and cost estimates for making the museum a year round facility and constructing the farm machinery exhibit barn. . Purchasing significant additions to the collection, such as the mail wagon and a Hoosier cabinet . Making a promotional video of Dakota City . Funding the first year for the new program, Grand History Days . Adding heat to the Drug Store and linotype room of the Print Shop This year our goal for Friends of the Village is $35,000. This year we hope that you will join the individuals and families who were Friends of the Village in 1999, so that we can continue to improve Dakota City and its programs. Several ambitious projects are planned for this year. An exciting hew program this past year was the Dakota Chautauqua, which was funded by the county. This year we have both the challenge and opportunity of making the chautauqua an annual part of the programs offered by Dakota City. In order to provide daily performances during the fair without charging the public, we need financial assistance from Friends of the Village. P.O. Box 73. Farmington, MN 55024 .(651) 460-8050 Another exciting new addition to the village is a program that will bring to life people from the past who lived in Dakota County about a hundred years ago. They will be roving the village during the week of the fair and other Dakota City special events like the Village Christmas. Another important need is new horse drawn people mover wagons. The current ones have been in use since1984, have seriously deteriorated, and need replacement. The following are projects that Friends of the Village can make happen through their generous contributions this year. . Produce Dakota Chautauqua 2000 · Fund new horse drawn wagons for transporting visitors around the village. · Bring to life persons from Dakota County's past through dramatic re-enactment · Buy reproduction ceiling fans for the library and barber shop. · Purchase a large wall clock for the bank. · Purchase an ice box, lights, and cook stove for the Harris House. . Rebuild the chicken house. · Dave a survey done to help improve our marketing. · Purchase tools for carrying out restoration work on village buildings. Last year 143 individuals/families and 20 corporate/fraternal organizations were contributors. This year our goal is to increase the number of "Friends" by 20%. Please help up preserve the past for the new millennium by becoming a "Friend of the Village". All contributions are tax deductible. Enclosed is a magnetized calendar for 2000 to keep our dates handy for you. We hope you will find time to enjoy Dakota City programs this year. We look forward to having you as a "Friend", Thank you, C2J Jean Beckman Executive Director Pearl Shirley President Board of Directors City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us lOci TO: Mayor and Councilmembers City Administrator W FROM: David L. Olson Community Development Director SUBJECT: Metropolitan Council Action - Comprehensive Plan Updates DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION The Metropolitan Council approved the Comprehensive Plan Updates for the City of Farmington and Empire Township at their March 22, 2000 meeting. DISCUSSION The Metropolitan Council acted to approve the Comprehensive Plan update for Empire Township subject to the conditions recommended by their staff. This information was provided to the Council at March 20, 2000 meeting. In addition, the Metropolitan Council also required language be incorporated that stipulates that Empire Township will work with Dakota County and cities of Lakeville and Farmington on the Central Area East- West Corridor study to identify the alignment of the next principal arterial south of Co. Rd. 42. The action by the Metropolitan Council was taken in spite of the concerns expressed by Mayor Ristow and City Administrator Erar regarding the impacts of continued urbanization in Empire Township on the City of Farmington. The Metropolitan Council also took action on the City's Comprehensive Plan. The only stipulation or condition of the City's approval requires that the City report annually on its use of the undesignated MUSA reserve. The Metropolitan Council indicated in their written review that "City officials and city staff should be commended for their cooperation and excellence in their planning effort." Staff will now commence the process of coordinating the necessary zoning text and map modifications that will be required in order to be consistent with the approved Comprehensive Plan. BUDGET IMPACT None ACTION REOUESTED For information only. R Regional Growth Policy Committee Meetin date' March 22 2000 Executive Summary Agenda Item: 2000-110 . ADVISORY INFORMATION Date: March 15 2000 Subject: Farmington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update -Referral File No. 18022-1 District(s), Member(s): Metropolitan Council District 16 (John Conzemius, 507-263-2545) PolicylLegal Reference: Minn. Stat. ~ 473.864, Subd. 2 and ~ 473.175, Subd. 1 StaffPreparedlPresented: James Uttley, AICP, Principal Reviewer (651-602-1361); Eli Cooper, Director, Planning and Growth Management Department (651-602-1521); Thomas McElveen, Director, Community Development Division (651-602- 1306) DivisionlDepartment: Community DevelopmentIPlanning and Growth Management f ~ Proposed Action/Motion That the Metropolitan Council adopt the attached Review Record and recommendation. Issues Should the Council permit the city to place its plan into effect even though it has forecasts higher (275 households) than the Council's? Is the city protecting lands not currently in the MUSA for future urban development? Overview and Funding Farmington is ranked 16th in anticipated growth to 2020. In 1998, Farmington had 10,563 people in 3,656 households, and in 1997, it had an estimated 3,412 jobs. Farmington is a Livable Communities Act (LCA) participant. The Regional Growth Strategy identifies the city of Farmington as partially within the existing 2000 Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) with the remainder of the city designated as urban reserve. The original city center is located west of State Trunk Highway (STH) 3 and north of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 50. Development has moved east of STH 3 and south of CSAH 50 over the years. More recently, a second urban node has developed on the north end of the community on both sides of Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31). This second urban development node has occurred because of intervening wetlands and floodplains of the Vermillion River. Farmington's plan is consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy and the city's forecasts are slightly higher, but consistent, with Council forecasts. The city anticipates expanding the city limits by annexing lands covered in an Orderly Annexation agreement with Empire Township. The annexation will add 989 acres to the city by 2020. Densities in new residential developments are proposed to average 3.4 units per acre. The plan proposes to use undesignated MUSA reserve (floating MUSA), which will incrementally add 1,620 acres (including the annexation area) to its existing MUSA by 2020. The city does not allow rural development on lands designated for future urban uses and protects those lands with one unit per 40 acres zoning. Farmington's plan is in conformity with the regional system plans for aviation, recreation open space, transportation and wastewater services. Staff recommends that the Council permit the Farmington 2020 comprehensive plan update to be put into effect as proposed and that no plan modification be required. City officials and city staff should be commended for their cooperation and excellence in their planning effort. In December 1998, the Council provided the city with a planning assistance grant for $12,090 to help underwrite some of the city's costs of updating its comprehensive plan. LINKAGE TO COUNCIL STRATEGIES o Infrastructure: There are adequate capacities to accommodate the planned growth in Farmington through 2005, at which time expansion of the Empire WWTP is proposed to be in place. o Quality of life: City has well defined central business district and unique image that contributes to a sense of place, which is a fundamental attribute of neo-traditional and smart growth planning. o Communication/constituency building: Would help to contain sprawl as proposed. o AIi nment: Linka es to Dakota Coun for hi hwa s. z o ~ ~ z ~ < ~ ~ o ~ ~ ~ u = = ~= _N 00- N= _N 1';:::; "0 ~ ~..... ::: ~ .- "S. e e J::J. 0 J3u ="0 = = - = ~ 0 ~ - ~ ~ .~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ :.;..... ~ .g~ :::~ ~ ~ S;t ....~ l'.l~ ~S ....;... e ~ .5 \.:) e ~ ~ 1; ~ ~::: o~ ..::~ U ~ ~ ..... ~ ;... l'.l ~ ~ - ~..... - .... ;S f'J~~l:l::: 00 'tS ::: ~ a .~ .~ .~ ~~~.. t ~ l:l::: = ~~l'.l~ ;... ~ ~ l'.l ~ ;... ~ ..... ~ ~ ~ l'.l .~;t ~ ~ ::X=~~U "0 ~ ~ ~ .... . Cj Cj ~ = '0 c:l'\ ~ . 1'>c. 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Cj ~ ~ =00 . ~ ~ == == l'.l l'.l .~ .~ ~~ ~~ 00 ~ ~ Cj .- > = . o ~ ._ 00 ~ . .... ~ . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ = ..... e:! E-t~ . . " ATT ACHMENT A: REVIEW RECORD REVIEW OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BACKGROUND The city of Farmington is a fast growing suburban edge-city located in central Dakota County, immediately east of Lakeville and south of Apple Valley and Rosemount. The city is 7,886 acres (12 square miles) in area. In 1998, Farmington had 10,563 people in 3,656 households, and in 1997 it had an estimated 3,412jobs. According to Council forecasts, Farmington should plan to accommodate 26,100 people in 9,400 households and 6,600 jobs by 2020. It ranks 16th among communities in the region in forecasted household growth for the period 2000 to 2020. In 1998, the Council approved an expansion of Farmington's MUSA, which added 1,109 total acres (824 developable acres) to the city's MUSA. The city's 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update establishes policies to guide growth to the year 2020 and replaces the former comprehensive plan, adopted in 1982. AUTHORITY FOR REVIEW The Metropolitan Land Use Planning Act requires local units of government to submit comprehensive plans and plan amendments to the Council for review and comment (MN. Stat. ~ 473.864, Subd. 2). The Council reviews the plans to determine their conformity with metropolitan system plans, apparent consistency with other adopted plans of the Council, and compatibility with the plans of other local jurisdictions in the Metropolitan Area, The Council may require a local governmental unit to modify any comprehensive plan or part thereof, which may have a substantial impact on or contain a substantial departure from metropolitan system plans (Minn. Stat. ~ 473.175, Subd. 1). PREVIOUS ACTIONS The Council reviewed the former comprehensive plan in 1982 and since that time has reviewed 21 plan amendments including a 1998 plan amendment that expanded the city's MUSA by 1,109 acres, In December 1998, the Council provided the city with a planning assistance grant for $12,090 to help underwrite some of the city's costs of updating its comprehensive plan. In addition, the Council awarded $85,030 to the city in December 1999 as a Tax Base Revitalization Account grant for remediation ofthe former Elm Park Landfill. ANALYSIS Staff reviewed the plan update for conformity with regional system plans for aviation, recreation open space, transportation and wastewater services, for consistency with the Regional Blueprint and other chapters of the Metropolitan Development Guide, and for compatibility with the plans of adjacent governmental units and school districts. Materials received for review included: Farmington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update, undated Farmington Water Supply and Distribution Plan, March 1997 Farmington Surface Water Management Plan, September 1997 Farmington Comprehensive Sewer Policy Plan, May 1996 Farmington Capital Improvement Plan, 1999-2003 . Comments from Dakota County, dated June 15, 1999 and Farmington internal staff response to those comments, dated July 7, 1999 and formal response, dated July 22, 1999 . Comments from city of Lakeville, dated June 15, 1999 and Farmington internal staff response to those comments, dated July 7, 1999 and formal response, dated July 22, 1999 . Letter dated August 5, 1999 from Farmington to Linda Milashius submitting Information Summary, received Aug. 6, 1999 . Map entitled "MCES Sewer Interceptor Sewer Areas & Connection Points, Map 10.1," undated (color) · Map entitled "Farmington Area TAZs -1990 System," undated (color) A-I Land Use and Local Urban Service Area and Development Staging The existing urbanized portions of Farmington are located in two areas of the city. The original city center is located west of STH 3 and north of CSAH 50. Development has moved east of STH 3 and south ofCSAH 50 over the years. More recently, a second urban node has developed on the north end of the community on both sides of Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31). This second urban development node has occurred because of intervening wetlands and floodplain associated with the Vermillion River. Because of the development constraints imposed by the river and wetlands, future development plans call for the city to expand easterly into Empire Township. In 1999, the Minnesota Municipal Board approved an Orderly Annexation agreement (OA) involving 989 acres between Farmington and its easterly neighbor, Empire Township. The city's comprehensive plan proposes primarily low- and medium-density residential land uses in the OA area. Development in the area is expected to occur after 2001 when the existing Agricultural Preserves designation expires. The entire annexation area is owned by the Seed Family Trust. LAND USE Existinl! Acres % 2020 Acres 0/. Agriculture 1,120 14.2 Agriculture Preserve 1,275 16.2 Subtotal - Al!riculture 2,395 30.4 Rural Residential (RR) 168 2.1 Urban Reserve inc!. RR 2279 25.7 Low Density Residential 1,016 12.9 1930 21.7 Low Medium Density Res. 472 5.3 Medium Density Residential 388 4.4 High Density Residential 41 0.5 62 0.7 Subtotal - Residential 1,225 15.5 2852 32.1 Commercial 40 0.5 98 1.1 Business Park 176 2.0 Industrial 189 2.4 330 3.7 Public/Semi-Public 304 3.9 447 5.0 Natural Open Space 1,311 16.6 Environmentally Sensitive 1395 15.7 Restricted Development 313 3.5 City Parks and ()Pen Space 430 5.5 275 3.1 Right-of-Way 655 8.3 710 8.0 Total - Developed 6,549 83.0 8875 100.0 Vacant Low Density Residential 800 10.1 Vacant High Density Residential 182 2.3 Subtotal - Vacant Residential 982 12.5 Vacant Commercial 25 0.3 Vacant Industrial 330 4.2 Total- Vacant 1,337 17.0 TOTAL 7,886 100.0 8875 100.0 Seventy-six percent of the city's existing residential development is single-family, some of which -- approximately 87 units -- are in large-lot, rural estate-type development with individual sewage treatment systems (ISTS). Multiple-family residential uses provide 18 percent of the city's existing housing supply and occupy approximately 0.5 percent of the land in the community. Farmington's residential growth since 1995 has been substantially single-family, causing its ratio of single-family to multiple-family to increase as noted in the table below. The city reports that "most housing constructed in Farmington to A-3 Program, which the city calls a Capital Improvement Plan. It meets the requirements of MN Stat. 473.859, Subd, 4 for a five-year CIP by extending from 1999 to 2003. REGIONAL SYSTEMS Aviation (Chauncey Case, Transportation and Transit Development, 651-602-1724) This city's plan adequately addresses the airspace protection requirements and is in conformance with the Aviation Policy Plan. Recreation Open Space (Phyllis Hanson, Planning and Growth Management Department, 651-602- 1566) Farmington's plan is in conformance with the Regional Recreation Open Space System Plan. The city has no existing or planned regional recreation open space facilities. Farmington has done an excellent job of inventorying its parks and open spaces and planning for future parks in the city. Transportation (Kevin Roggenbuck, Transportation and Transit Development, 651-602-1728) The transportation element of the Farmington comprehensive plan is in conformance with the Transportation Policy Plan and addresses all applicable transportation and transit requirements. The roadway functional classification system depicted in the plan includes several planned or future minor arterials that are not part of the classification system adopted by the Transportation Advisory Board. Dakota County is undertaking a study of minor arterial and collector roadway needs in the Lakeville-Farmington-Rosemount area. It is expected to address the best locations for new road extensions to connect STH 3 with developing areas to the west in Farmington and Lakeville. It is appropriate for the Council to wait for the results of this study and consider revising the roadway functional classification network in this part of the county. Wastewater Services (Donald Bluhm, Manager, Municipal Services, MCES, 651-602-1116) The comprehensive sewer plan element of the Farmington 2020 comprehensive plan is in conformance with the Wastewater Services Policy Plan of the Council. The city of Farmington has wastewater services provided via two metropolitan interceptors, 7409 and 7103. Wastewater from the city is treated at the Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Staff has reviewed the Farmington plan as well as the comprehensive plans for the remaining communities tributary to the Empire WWTP. Based on the total projected flows from all the tributary communities, the Empire WWTP will need to be expanded by 2005. This date is in conformity with the date that the Council approved in its review of the Apple Valley Comprehensive Plan in September 1999. The Council will program the needed improvements at the plant to ensure continued services to the communities. OTHER METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDE CHAPTERS Housing (Guy Peterson, Livable Communities Department, 651-602-1418) The housing element of the Farmington comprehensive plan update is consistent with Council housing policy and meets the affordable and life-cycle housing requirements of the MLPA The housing element includes a data section that examines some characteristics of the city's housing stock, including age and type of unit, as well as current rental housing vacancy rates and rents. The plan identifies a number of important housing issues facing the community. They include the need to create a range oflife-cycle housing options given housing preferences and needs at both ends of the age spectrum in the community, and the city's objective of linking employment and housing with transit-oriented and pedestrian-friendly development, with the most intense development along major transportation corridors. The Farmington plan presents a number of housing policies and strategies to support them, including those that address housing diversification by type, mix and density of development; the application of residential density standards that will permit more efficient and intense residential land use; housing maintenance and preservation; housing affordable to people at all income levels and the use of A-S expanding the city limits by annexing lands covered in an Orderly Annexation agreement with Empire Township. The annexation will add 989 acres to the city by 2020. Densities in new residential development are proposed to average 3.4 units per acre. The plan proposes to use undesignated MUSA reserve (floating MUSA), which will inc~ementally add 1,620 ac~e~toi!~, existin~ ~S~.rY 2029 3. The plan is in conformity with the metropolitan system plans for Aviation, Recreation Open Space, Transportation and Wastewater Services. 4. The housing element of Farmington's comprehensive plan is consistent with regional housing policy. 5. The Farmington 2020 comprehensive plan is generally compatible with the plans of adjacent governmental units and the school districts. However, the city should continue to work with the Dakota County Highway Department, Lakeville and Empire Township to decide the best location for new road extensions to connect developing areas of Farmington with STH 3. 6. Farmington is the traditional freestanding growth center in this part of Dakota County, and continues to serve as the focal point for urban-type businesses, retail and industry. Smart growth would encourage higher density residential development adjacent to the central business district core, regardless of whether the land is in the city or the urbanizing parts of adjacent townships. The Council should work closely with the city and its neighboring townships to ensure that smart growth planning goals and policies are embraced and carried out. RECOMMENDA TIONS 1. That the city of Farmington can put its 2000 Comprehensive Plan Update into effect and no plan modifications are required. '2. Farmington must report to the Council annually on its use ofthe undesignated MUSA reserve. The reporting shall include a map that identifies the location and extent of each development added to the MUSA and identify the following: project name, type of land use, gross acres, net acres, units per net acre (net density). ATTACHMENTS -- Maps Figure I - Location Map, City of Farmington, Dakota County Figure 2 - Regional Growth Strategy Policy Areas, City of Farmington, Dakota County Figure 3 - Regional Systems, City of Farmington, Dakota County Figure 4 - Existing Land Use, August 1998, City of Farmington Figure 5- Areas of Future Development, City of Farmington Figure 6 - 2020 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, City of Farmington V:\Library\ComDevRp\Repons2000\Fannington CPU 18022-1.doc A-7 I~a- 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 Administrator ~ FROM: James Bell, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Contractor Request - Recycling Service DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION The contractor that has the City recycling contract is requesting a temporary rate adjustment. DISCUSSION Due to the recent rise in fuel costs, Lakeville Sanitation, the City recycling contractor, is requesting a temporary rate adjustment. Staff has reviewed the attached request and notes the following observations: . A 3% increase is requested. . No rate increase to City customers is required. . Lakeville Sanitation has been very willing to work out past problems with the City. The commercial accounts were very concerned about the rates in the new contract. Lakeville Sanitation worked with staff to lower the rates for these commercial accounts by restructuring the contract. . The rate increase will be temporary in nature and last no more than five months (September 30, 2000). . If the fuel rates decrease lower than $ 1. 3 O/gallon during this period, the rate increase is cancelled. BUDGET IMPACT Funds for the increase in rates will be taken from the operations portion of the Solid Waste budget. The cost to the City would be $347 per month or $1,735 for the five-month period. RECOMMENDATION Consider approval of the temporary rate increase to be paid to the recycling contractor. Respectfully submitted, I .~ () 0 '" ,-~ \,,-_::;,~ James Bell . ". Parks and Recreation Director MAR. -24' 00 (FRI) 14: 36 TEL:612 469 1146 .DICKS/LAKEVILLE SAN, ~~;r~ ii?k ~~ ~" ---- March 24th, 2000 Lena Larson City ofFannington 325 Oak Street Farmington., MN 55024 RE: Request for Fuel Surcharge Adjustment Dear Lena Larson, Mayor and Councilmembers, Over the past several months our industry has noticed a steady increase in fuel costs. Our company has absorbed these increases however, the increased costs have exceeded what our company can absorb. In turn, Lakeville Sanitary, Inc.lDick's Sanitation, Inc. is requesting a "Temporary Fuel Surcharge" adjustment of3%. 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, e:;s-~~ David Domack Sales Manager SIU~VI:~ DIFFERENCE P.O. Box 769. Lakeville, MN 55044. 469-5161 Fax: 469-1146 J:lQ~itionti~1 r\i"i",in" nf ni.......'... c"'....a....+;"'~ I~" p, 001 "tI ~. :::I CD 0. o :;:I :n m n ~ iD Q. lJ lb " m ... !&) City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us /076 TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator .(Jf-/ FROM: LeeM. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer SUBJECT: Flagstaff Avenue - Weight Restrictions DATE: April 3, 2000 INTRODUCTION The State's spring weight restrictions are currently in effect for state, county, city and township roads. DISCUSSION The State's spring weight restrictions policy specifies that all city routes that are not otherwise posted are automatically reduced to a 5- TON axle limit during the time the restrictions are in place (Refer to the attached MnDOT news release). Currently, the City does not post weight restrictions, and all City routes fall under the State's 5- TON axle limit during the time of the spring weight restrictions. State weight restrictions are scheduled to be lifted towards the end of April. At the end of April, the County's Cedar Avenue project will commence and the traffic on Flagstaff Avenue is expected to increase significantly, as was the case during the CSAH 31 project. The anticipated additional traffic on Flagstaff during the Cedar Avenue project may have a detrimental effect on the condition of Flagstaff and heavy truck traffic would cause the most damage to the road. Due to the current condition and traffic levels on Flagstaff Avenue and in light of the additional traffic anticipated due to the Cedar A venue project, it is recommended that Flagstaff be posted for the 5- TON axle limit year round. By State statute, allowances are made for school buses and vehicles transporting milk to use a road with a posted 5- TON axle limit. BUDGET IMPACT The signage costs will fall within the budgeted amounts in the 2000 Street division budget. ACTION REQUESTED Authorize by motion the posting of the 5- TON axle limit on Flagstaff Avenue. Respectfully submitted, ~m~ Lee M. Mann, P .E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer cc: file SPRING WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE FRIDA Y, FEBRlU$Rl'WWSv.dot.state.mn.us/operations/d6/newsrels/news/000222swrie.html ~r4\ News Release \f. ~ February 22, 2000 .t;)ft SPRING WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 ROCHESTER, Minn. - Spring road weight restrictions on state highways will be in place at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, February 25, in the south, southeast and central zone, including the Twin City Metro Area, according to officials at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). The notice has been reduced from seven to three days as part of a new method being implemented by Mn/DOT to minimize damage to state roadways. The new method also includes automatically lifting the restrictions eight weeks after the start date. In addition, all county, city, and township routes are automatically reduced to 5- TON axle limit during the times Mn/DOT has set the weight restrictions (this is a change from previous years). Start date for the NORTH Zone has NOT been determined. The intent of this new method is to restrict weights at the beginning of the thaw cycle. Spring is a critical period for roads because the soils and aggregate materials are weak while the frost leaves the ground. Through research conducted at the Mn/ROAD pavement research facility and validated statewide, MnJDOT was able to predict when weakening will occur using air temperatures currently recorded and forecasted for most of Minnesota. The new procedure uses a thawing index and a three-day forecast. Mn/DOT's analysis indicates that over the past decade the spring restrictions have been placed a week or so later than they should have been. The potential savings resulting from the new system are substantial because statewide about 38,000 miles of paved roads do not meet the 10-ton spring load design standard. For more information about spring load restrictions, call 1-800-723-6543 or check the Mn/ROAD Web Site: http://mnroad.dot.state.mn.us. District 6, Rochester/Owatonna 2900 48th Street NW P.O. Box 6177 Rochester, MN 55903-6177 Tel: 507/285-7350 Fax: 507/285-7355 Contact: Brian Jergenson 507/285-7364 I of 1 HomeJ News I Road Info I Inside I About I Pubs I Links I Talk I Search innesota GovernmeilfTiilKs: l\lOrffist~ovemor'SOffjce- General questions: info~dot.state.mn.us . Suggestions: webmaster@dot.state.mn.us @20 Minnesota Department of Transportation 395 John Ireland Boulevard. St. Paul. MN 55155-1899 800/657-3774 (voice). 800/657-3994 (TTY) 03/29/2000 9:35 AM