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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.01.13 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR April 1, 2013 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Larson at 7:00 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: David McKnight, City Administrator;Robin Hanson, Finance Director;Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director;Kevin Schorzman, City Engineer;Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director;Blair Peterson,Liquor Operations Manager; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant Audience: Jerry Rich, Julia Johnson, Fred and Dorothy Schmidtke,Austa Harmer,Missie Kohlbeck 4. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Star of the North Congressional Award—Rambling River Center Lap Robe Ladies Several members of the Rambling River Center received a Star of the North Congressional Award from Congressman John Kline to recognize extraordinary acts of service and random acts of kindness. These ladies made 98 quilt-like blankets and 18 heart pillows given to veterans and the Trinity Care Center. Members recognized were Betty Steege,Julia Johnson,Austa Harmer, Peggy Webster and Dorothy Schmidtke. Ms. Julia Johnson gave a brief history of how this project started. b) Adopt Resolution—Accepting Liquor Store Donation to Rambling River Center Mr. Blair Peterson, Liquor Operations Manager, noted 2012 sales at the liquor stores were very impressive. The net profit after transfer was $191,534 in 2012 up from less than$18,000 in 2011. This occurred due to negotiation of new leases at both stores resulting in a reduced rent payment,the Pilot Knob store was downsized, Family Fresh has provided additional traffic to the area, and sales were up. Also 2013 sales and profits are up in both stores for January and February. Product displays have been changed to present a more conducive 4 Council Minutes(Regular) April 1,2013 Page 2 environment for shopping, signage has been added inside and outside,they have also done cross-marketing with other businesses. Family Fresh has offered free advertising in their weekly flyer. They are also taking advantage of larger purchases and discounts. Liquor Operations received a 46"TV from Johnson Brothers due to liquor purchases and this was donated to the Rambling River Center. Councilmember Bonar noted Blair Peterson, Liquor Operations Manager, City Administrator McKnight and the Liquor Operations Committee deserve credit for the increase in sales. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bonar to adopt RESOLUTION R21-13 accepting the donation of the television from Johnson Brothers to the Farmington Liquor Store and the liquor store donating the television to the Rambling River Center. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. c) ALF Ambulance/Allina 2012 Annual Report Mr. Kurt Weidner presented Allina Health's 2012 Annual Report. d) Proclaim Earth Day April 22,2013 Mayor Larson proclaimed April 22, 2103 as Earth Day. e) Proclaim Arbor Day,April 26,2013 Mayor Larson proclaimed April 26, 2013 as Arbor Day. 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS 7. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved Council Minutes(3/18/13 Regular)(3/25/13 Workshop) b) Adopted RESOLUTION R22-13 Accepting Donations Rambling River Center— Parks and Recreation c) Adopted ORDINANCE 013-661 Amending 2013 Fee Schedule Urban Chicken Permit and Urban Chicken Renewal Permit-Planning d) Adopted RESOLUTION R23-13 Approving Gambling Premise Permit Farmington Youth Hockey Association-Administration e) Approved Private Capital Projects—Operating Transfer-Finance f) Approved Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement—Fire Department g) Approved Administrative Policies and Procedures—Review, Changes and/or Corrections—Human Resources h) Approved Bills APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 5 Council Minutes(Regular) April 1,2013 Page 3 10. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Approve City Council Strategic Plan/Goals for 2013-2017-Administration The City Council has established a strategic plan/goals for 2013-2017. The projects and priorities fit into five strategies: 1. Ensure the long term fmancial health of the City 2. Position the City for future economic development 3. Review the use and efficiency of City facilities 4. Maintain the long term viability of the City liquor operations 5. Continue communication with residents and partnerships with other local governments. There are a number of goals and tasks to achieve each strategy. Upon Council approval, City Administrator McKnight will assign the work to staff members. Regular updates will be provided to the Council and placed on the website. Any needed adjustments will be brought back to Council. The budget impact varies, as some is staff time and some will require additional investment in the future. MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Fogarty to approve the strategic plan/goals for 2013-2017. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Mayor Larson: Encouraged residents to shop local. 14. ADJOURN MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant 6