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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.07.13 Council Minutes Z., COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR January 7, 2013 The meeting was opened by City Administrator McKnight at 7:00 p.m. A swearing-in ceremony was held for Mayor Larson, Councilmember Donnelly, and Councilmember Bonar. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Larson at 7:03 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE Mayor Larson led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Larson, Bartholomay, Bonar, Donnelly, Fogarty Members Absent: None Also Present: Joel Jamnik, City Attorney;David McKnight, City Administrator; Robin Hanson, Finance Director;Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director;Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant Audience: Russ Zellmer, Jeff Thelen 4. APPROVE AGENDA Mayor Larson pulled item 7c)Amend Ordinances Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Compensation for separate vote. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS 7. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved Council Minutes (12/17/12 Regular) b) Received Information Boards and Commissions Attendance-Administration d) Acknowledged Resignation Liquor Stores—Human Resources e) Approved Bills APIF,MOTION CARRIED. c) Amend Ordinances—Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Compensation-Administration MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to adopt ORDINANCE 013-656 amending the compensation of the Planning Commission, and ORDINANCE 5 Council Minutes(Regular) January 7,2013 Page 2 013-657 amending the compensation of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Voting for: Larson, Bartholomay, Donnelly,Fogarty. Abstain: Bonar. MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Annual Organizational Matters-Administration 10a(2). That the Farmington Independent be designated as the official publication from January 7, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Staff solicited quotes from the Farmington Independent and Sun ThisWeek newspapers. The Farmington Independent was the low quote. Councilmember Bonar asked that the Council also appoint Sun ThisWeek as the official publication. Each newspaper has its strengths. If we combined the two we would have a broad opportunity to provide public notices. To reduce the cost,he suggested using summary notices referring residents to our website for the full notice. Mayor Larson asked if it was possible to refer residents to our website for notices. City Attorney Jamnik stated for some notices, yes. Other situations we are obligated to use the official newspaper by law. Councilmember Fogarty asked about the amount we spend each year on publications. City Administrator McKnight stated it is$2,000—$4,000/year. We would more than double that as one of the newspapers is higher priced. Councilmember Donnelly noted we would double the cost, but more than double the coverage. He felt it was a great idea to have both, but the cost is a concern. He suggested working it into the budget next year. Councilmember Fogarty noted the circulation is very different between the two newspapers. She was not interested in doubling the budget this year. It is not well read enough despite the number of people it goes to. Councilmember Bartholomay was fine with doubling the cost as it gives everyone an opportunity to read the notices rather than having to buy the paper. Mayor Larson stated last week we reduced a full time employee to half time to reduce the budget. Now at this meeting we are talking about increasing costs; it does not make sense. It is not the right time. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Larson to appoint the Farmington Independent as the City's official publication. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 10a(9). Appoint Mayor Larson and Councilmember Bonar to the Economic Development Authority effective February 1, 2013. City Attorney Jamnik noted the Council seats do not need to be opposite terms;they run concurrent with the Council term. City Administrator McKnight noted in the past, staff has encouraged Councilmembers be on opposite terms. Councilmember Donnelly asked if we appoint again next year or in two years. City Attorney Jamnik noted it can be changed whenever you want. City Administrator McKnight stated you will do this every year, but the assumption on the EDA is that your appointment is for your term as a Councilmember. Councilmember Fogarty recalled we staggered terms so there would be 6 Council Minutes(Regular) January 7,2013 Page 3 consistency on the EDA. Councilmember Bonar suggested limiting this term to two years. City Administrator McKnight stated Council can officially change it as the code does state for the Council term. Mayor Larson suggested keeping it as is. MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Fogarty to appoint Mayor Larson and Councilmember Bonar to the Economic Development Authority. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 10a(10). Appoint Councilmember Bartholomay as the primary and Mayor Larson as the alternate representative to the ALF Ambulance Board. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to appoint Councilmember Bartholomay as the primary and Mayor Larson as the alternate to the ALF Ambulance Board. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay as follows: 10a(1). That Councilmember Fogarty be designated as Acting Mayor from January 7, 2013 through December 31, 2013. 10a(3). Continue the Agreement for Legal Services with Campbell Knutson, Joel Jamnik as City Attorney for 2013. 10a(4). That the Anchor Bank of Farmington, League of Minnesota Cities 4M Fund, RBC Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Investments, Smith Barney Inc., Premier Bank, and Roundbank (Farmington)be designated as the Official Depositories from January 7, 2013 through December 31, 2013. 10a(5). That all sworn personnel in the Farmington Police Department be designated as process servers for the calendar year 2013. 10a(6). Approve a$1,000,000 Faithful Performance bond for the City Clerk. 10a(7). ORDINANCE NO. 012-652 Establishing Fees and Charges for licenses and permits for 2013 was adopted October 15, 2012. 10a(8). Appointments to Boards and Commissions—Candidates will be interviewed January 14, 2013 and appointments will be made at the January 22, 2013 Council Meeting. 10a(11). Appoint Councilmember Bartholomay as the Director and appoint Councilmember Fogarty as the alternate to the Dakota Communications Center Board of Directors through December 31, 2014. 10a(12). Appoint Mayor Larson as the City's representative to the CEEF Committee. 10a(13). Appoint Councilmember Fogarty, Staff member David McKnight and a Planning Commission member to the Farmington/Empire Planning Advisory Committee. 7 Council Minutes(Regular) January 7,2013 Page 4 10a(14).Appoint Mayor Larson, Staff member David McKnight and a Planning Commission member to the Farmington/Castle Rock Discussion Group. 10a(15).Appoint Councilmember Bonar, Staff member David McKnight, and a Planning Commission member to the Eureka/Farmington Planning Advisory Committee. 10a(16).Appoint Councilmembers Donnelly and Bartholomay to the MUSA Review Committee. 10a(17).Appoint Councilmembers Bartholomay and Bonar to the Ice For Tigers Committee. 10a(18). Appoint Mayor Larson and Councilmember Donnelly to the Liquor Operations Committee. 10a(19). Appoint Brenda Wendlandt as Director and Jim Constantineau as Alternate to LOGIS for 2013. 10a(20).Appoint by RESOLUTION R1-13 David McKnight as the Responsible Authority for data practices and Brenda Wendlandt as Data Practices Act Compliance Officer and Brian Lindquist as Responsible Authority for law enforcement for 2013. 10a(21).Approve Council By-laws as presented. 10a(22).Approve the Council Policies as presented or advise of any desired changes. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. b) Lake Marion/South Creek Regional Greenway Master Plan Update—Parks and Recreation The Lake Marion/South Creek Regional Greenway is being planned by Dakota County. Parks and Recreation Director Distad and Assistant City Planner Wippler are on the advisory group. The trail will connect Farmington to Burnsville and will be an 18-mile connection. It will also connect to a lot of natural areas. There will be two open houses in January to take public comment. The county is responsible for funding. The City may be involved with in-kind services during construction. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Donnelly: He looked forward to serving another four years and thanked the voters for their confidence. Councilmember Bartholomay: Welcomed Councilmember Bonar to the Council. 8 Council Minutes(Regular) January 7,2013 Page 5 Councilmember Bonar: Thanked the voters for their confidence in placing him on the Council. Mayor Larson: Thanked the voters for their support and he will do the best he can for Farmington. Christmas trees are being picked up this week. The Stovall family had a baby boy on January 1, 2013, and this is probably the first child born in Farmington in 2013. 14. ADJOURN MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to adjourn at 7:34 p.m. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant 9