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COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
August], 19?~
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1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVEAGENDA
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Proclamation Declaring the Importance of Arts in the Community
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Open for Audience Comments)
a) Cheryl Retterath - Erosion Control
b) Arts in the Area Response - Outcomes
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approve Council Minutes 7/20/98 (Regular)
b) Adopt Resolution - Northern Natural Gas Easement
c) Adopt Resolution - Awarding Recycling Contract
d) Appointment Recommendation - Police Officer
e) Capital Outlay - Fire Department
f) Fire Relief Association Pension Request for 1999
g) Approve Bills
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Adopt Resolution - St. Michaels Church Comprehensive Plan Amendment
b) Adopt Ordinance - St. Michaels Church Rezoning _
c) Adopt Resolution - Robert Adelman Comprehensive Plan Amendme.nt
d) Adopt Ordinance - Robert Adelman Rezoning
e) Adopt Resolution - Glenview Townhomes Final Plat
f) Proposed 1999 City Budget - Distribution
g) Dakota County Environmental Testing Report Presentation
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Draft Train Whistle Ordinance
b) Consideration of Non-exclusive Natural Gas Utility Franchise Ordinance
c) Set Joint Council/Planning Commission Workshop Date
d) Ash StreetlPrairie Waterway III Project Committee - Update
Action Taken
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14. ADJOURN
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
a) Storm Water Drainage Issue East Farmington
b) Hiekory Street Update
c) Sunnyside Lift Station - Pumping Operations
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.cLfarmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator ~
FROM: Karen Finstuen, Administrative Service Manager
SUBJECT: Proclamation - Farmington Area Arts Network
DATE: August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION
Representatives from Farmington Area Arts Network, F AAN, requested a proclamation
supporting the Arts. A copy of which is attached for your approval.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
ACTION REQUIRED
Adopt the proposed proclamation.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Finstuen
Administrative Service Manager
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ctJarmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Council Members, City Administrato~
FROM: Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Cheryl Retterath - Erosion control
DATE: August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
At the July 20th Council meeting, Ms. Cheryl Retterath indicated to Council that she had
several drainage and erosion control issues in her development that she wanted
addressed.
DISCUSSION
Staff has met with Ms. Retterath and her concerns have been noted. Staff will be meeting
with the Developer of Troyhills on the issues and will meet again with Ms. Retterath to
inform her of the schedule for the resolution of the issues.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
ACTION REQUESTED
For Council information.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Lee M. Mann, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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Cheryl Retterath
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrato~
FROM: Karen Finstuen, Administrative Service Manager
SUBJECT: Arts in the Area
DATE: August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
Representatives of Farmington Area Arts Network (F AAN) requested support from the City of
Farmington at the July 20, 1998 Council meeting.
DISCUSSION
Staff met with representatives ofFAAN which includes the Childrens Castle Theater, Dakota
Valley Arts Council, Farmington Chorale and Farmington Friends of the Library to review the
following requests:
. Proclaim that the arts groups are an attractive and attracting asset of the community -
A proposed proclamation is part of agenda item 5(a).
. Permit the four arts groups free use of City buildings - The request is for use of facilities
for monthly meetings and planned special events which are currently being facilitated by the
City and will continue to be.
. Permit the use of event banners by the 4 arts groups over selected streets - Staff
informed F AAN of problems that occurred in the past by placing a banner over Third Street
resulting in damage to the connecting buildings. It was determined and recommended that
F AAN purchase banners highlighting their events and that the City install them on street light
standards in the downtown.
. Permit the use of the City owned billboard at the corner of Spruce and Denmark -
Permission was granted and other forms of signage were discussed. Possibilities for
resolution of those needs will be researched by F AAN and brought back for approval by the
City.
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. Include notice of arts events in City newsletter - An article will be higWighted in the
Public Service Announcements portion of the City's bi-monthly newsletter.
. Include more arts (visuals and sculptures) in and on City property - Discussions ensued
on items that FAAN would be willing to fund and donate for public property.
. Encourage and nurture collaboration with Parks and Recreation - Parks and Recreation
and Administration staff will meet monthly or quarterly or as needed, to discuss on-going
projects and promote communication within the community.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
ACTION REQUIRED
None, this is for your information only.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Finstuen
Administrative Service Manager
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Suggested Support from the City of Farmington
For the Farmington Area Arts Network
July 20, 1998
o Proclaim that the arts groups are an attractive and attracting asset of the community
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o Develop a policy that permits the four arts groups free use of city buildings
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o Develop a policy to permit the use of event banners by the 4 arts groups over
selected city streets
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o Permit the arts groups to use the city owned billboard at the corner of Spruce
and Denmark to announce their events
o Include notice of arts events in the city newsletter
o Include more of the arts (visuals and sculptures) in and on city property
o Encourage and nurture collaboration of the arts groups with Parks and Recreation
Members of the arts network:
Childrens Castle Theater
Dakota Valley Arts Council
Farmington Chorale
Friends of the Library - Farmington Area
(CAAP, pending approval by ISD 192)
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
July 20, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ristow led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Also Present:
Ristow, Cordes, Fitch, Gamer, Strachan
None
City Administrator Erar, Attorney Joel Jamnik, City Management Team
4. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Gamer, second by Fitch to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Arts in the Area - Farmington Area Arts Network (FAAN) consists of the Dakota Valley Arts
Council, Farmington Friends of the Library, Farmington Chorale, and the Childrens Castle Theatre.
They would like to encourage communications of events to foster arts in the community and increase
attendance and awareness. Farmington is different from other cities because we have more businesses
related to the arts. Benefits of the arts are: The arts bring visitors to the city / Attract home buyers /
Serve as a resource for schools / Arts events are held locally. They need ideas on how to inform the
public. They are requesting support from the City Council which will be addressed at the next Council
meeting.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Ms. Dolly Newberg, 5680 W. 193rd Street, had several further questions on the sewer backup
situation. 1) What time does the City turn over responsibility for the lift station to TransAlarm? Staff
responded that TransAlarm is always connected. If the alarm is not shut off within a certain amount of
time, TransAlarm is connected to a pager, so the pager calls TransAlarm. Ms. Newberg stated she was
told by three sources the alarm goes off when the electricity goes off. Is this true? Staff will respond.
2) When the high water alarm goes off, how much time is given for the lift station to operate? Staff
stated this matter is pending litigation and will respond in writing. 3) Ms. Newberg requested the City
post emergency numbers in the phone book. 4) Response to citizen comments was reeeived in the mail
on Friday afternoon. Can it be mailed one day earlier? Staff responded that citizen comments can be
picked up at City Hall on Thursday afternoon. 5) Is supervisor in charge of lift station certified? Staff
responded Tom Hemish is certified. 6) When did Mr. Hoyer from Apple Valley start working for
Farmington? 7) Would like a copy of the eontract between MPCA and Mr. Hoyer. 8) Would like a
copy of the emergency plan and procedures followed. 9) Requested Public Works go through drills. 10)
What is the sequence followed when checking lift stations? 11) What inflow area was capped off? Staff
requested Ms. Newburg to put her questions in writing and the City will forward to the insurance
company. As the insurance company is dealing with her attorney, there will be no more conversations at
the Council Meetings.
Council Minutes (Regular)
July 20, 1998
Page 2
Cheryl Retterath, 19232 Evenston Drive (Troy Hills 2nd Addition), has a problem with erosion at the
pond. The developer and engineer (Jerry Auge) have been out there. The comer lot is being saved for a
City well. According to Ms. Retterath, it needs to be sodded as erosion is washing into the pond. The
developer cleaned out the pond 2-3 months ago, it is already full. When will the City respond before
more damage is done? She has a picture showing water flow and depth. Staff will meet with her in the
next few days.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved Council Minutes 7/6/98 (Regular) and 7/7/98 (Special)
b) Adopted RESOLUTION R64-98 accepting donations for the Senior Center
c) Approved capital outlay request for Public Works to purchase a replacement pick-up truck
d) Approved bills
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
a) Adopt Resolution - 2nd Street Parking Lot Award
It is recommended that the City provide engineering, legal and administrative costs to the project,
without reimbursement, in order to lower the costs to the Road and Bridge Fund and the HRA
Special Revenue Fund. Project should be completed by end of September. MOTION by Fitch,
second by Gamer to adopt RESOLUTION R65-98 accepting the base bid of Bituminous Roadways
Inc. in the amount of $214,471. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Adopt Resolution - Prairie Creek East EA W Declaration
The EA W serves primarily to aid in the determination of whether an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) is needed for a proposed project; and serves as a basis to begin the scoping process
for an EIS. The EA W review is triggered because of the 250 or more unattached units within the
Prairie Creek East PUD. Three types of decisions could be made concerning the EA W: 1) Make a
positive declaration, requiring an EIS for the project; 2) Postpone the decision because of lack of
information; 3) Or make a negative declaration, stating that the project does not have a potential
significant environmental effect that warrants the preparation of an EIS. The proposer revised the
original EA W in June to meet the requests of the reviewing agencies. Additional comments have
been received from the reviewing agencies concerning the revised EA W, however, these comments
relate to stormwater and floodplain issues and do not involve the EA W Decision of Need. The
stormwater and floodplain issues along with other engineering comments will be dealt with at the
platting and permitting stages. Based on the EA W, the response to comments and the Findings of
Fact, the Record of Decision concludes that an EIS is not required. This does not deal with
stormwater - engineering issues need to be worked out. A Certificate of Wetland Replacement and
application have been sent out for comment to the DNR. Waiting for a permit from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. Plan includes areas for wetland replacement. Storm water will have adequate
replacement - 2 to 1, including four acres of stormwater ponding. City needs to look at engineering
calculations for stormwater ponds. Schematic Plan on hold pending approval. MOTION by
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Council Minutes (Regular)
July 20, 1998
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Gamer, second by Cordes to adopt RESOLUTION R66-98 to approve the Response to Comments,
Findings of Fact and Record of Decision for the Prairie Creek East PUD. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
b) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Feasibility Report for Glenview Townhome Frontage Road
The Mayor stepped down from his seat at the Council table. Staff requested Council authorization to
prepare a feasibility report for frontage road improvements along the East side of Trunk Highway 3
between Co. Road 72 and Willow Street. Staff recommended that the plat approval be contingent on
the frontage road improvements being constructed in 1999. The improvements to the frontage road
will benefit MnDOT and the Trunk Highway as well as the adjacent property owners. The
Developer of Glenview Townhomes has agreed to participate in his proportionate share of the costs
of the improvements. It was recommended that the project costs not funded by MnDOT be assessed
to the remaining benefiting property owners. The decision point for funding is when the project is
ordered. By requesting a Feasibility Report, Council is indicating support for funding as presented.
Council is not in favor of government use of imminent domain. The Council would like to see the
Developer work this out with Staff. The City will not financially participate in this project. Council
is not making a decision on assessment at this time. If City funding is not available, it goes back to
the Developer. MnDOT has not put the project on the schedule yet. MOTION by Fitch, second by
Cordes to adopt RESOLUTION R67-98 ordering a Feasibility Report for State Trunk Highway 3
frontage road improvements. Voting for: Cordes, Gamer, Fitch, Strachan, MOTION CARRIED.
c) Prairie Creek Development - Citizen Petition
Keith Sperbeck, 18821 Embers Avenue, (Prairie Creek 3rd Addition), petitioned for a storm water
feasibility study. According to the residents, there is not adequate water flow through the area. Staff
stated Progress Land regraded area last year. Sod work and silt fence were installed, however there
is a large slope off the lots. City will look at other options for drainage in feasibility report. The
problem is the volume of water and the minimal grade. Water comes to the patio door at one
residence. Staff stated silt coming into swale is a punch list item. Changing the storm water pipe is
not on the punch list. According to Staff, if there are additional fees in performing a feasibility study
within Prairie Creek, the City should not have to pick up the costs, as these projects are still active.
The City needs time to review issues, but decision ultimately comes back to Council. City will
respond at the August 17 meeting.
d) Establish Council Workshop Date -1999 Proposed Budget
MOTION by Cordes, second by Gamer to set a Workshop date for August 19, 1998,6:30 p.m.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a-d) Development Issues - Council will set a Workshop date to discuss issues. Council can review
documents regarding Progress Land Company Letter of Credit. Staff has done an excellent job in
communicating with Progress Land Company. Council asked if pulling a Letter of Credit is heavily
publicized. Staff responded they try to minimize issue so as not to embarrass the developer.
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July 20, 1998
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e) Downtown Streets cape - The downtown area is a unique situation. City should look at a paver type
situation to keep with an historical style. Council would like a 4-5 year plan for installing amenities.
Cost is a factor and the downtown area needs to participate. Council authorized a feasibility report. If
accepted, a meeting needs to be set to discuss and decide whether to order project. Following options
were chosen by Council: Base Option, Option E - Concrete with Pavers, Option F - Pavers.
12. NEW BUSINESS
a) Water Shut-Off Policy
Council approved the Water Board's revised policy of certifying delinquent utilities to the property
taxes. This will be effective August 1, 1998, and includes all services. The landlord will be notified
for rental properties.
b) Ash Street ReconstructionlPrairie Waterway III - Committee Appointment
Council representatives will be Councilmembers Cordes and Gamer. Fitch declined to serve. Staff
will attend as necessary. Township is requesting that Staff not actively participate. Mr. Wichterman
suggests an alternate. Citizen representatives will be Darlene Grabowski, with Mr. Thelen, Mr.
Tobias, and Mr. Thurmes as alternates. Staffwill contact. MOTION by Fitch, second by Strachan
to appoint Councilmembers Cordes and Gamer as Council representatives, Grabowski, Thurmes,
Tobias, or Thelen as resident representatives. Voting for: Ristow, Fitch, Strachan. Abstaining:
Cordes and Gamer. MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to appoint Strachan as an alternate.
Voting for: Ristow, Cordes, Fitch, Gamer. Abstaining: Strachan. MOTION CARRIED.
c) Ash Street Reconstruction/Prairie Waterway III - Draft City Principles - Information was
received by Council. Council agreed with draft principles as presented.
d) Sanitary Sewer System - Alternate Power Plan
Recent storms have been causing difficulty with a particular lift station. A generator would not have
helped the situation, as response time is still needed. Staff indicated the costs for renting a back-up
generator for Fairhills lift station would be $1800/month. Council wants to hold offuntil cost is
received for eliminating the station. Council stated if we have a back-up for one station, we need a
back-up for all stations. Table until cost on change order to Middle Creek Sewer Project is prepared.
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
a) St. Paul Train Whistles - City Attorney Jamnik will draft an ordinance regarding blowing train
whistles from 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.
b) Hickory Street Storm Water Update - A pothole in the street under standing water needs to be
repaired.
c) Acceptance of Private Development Project
This will be discussed after Budget Workshop on August 19, 1998 at approximately 8:00 p.m. For
now, carry on as usual.
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Council Minutes (Regular)
July 20, 1998
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Councilmember Cordes - Received a request for a water spigot at Rambling River Park. Cost to make
water available would be $20-30,000. Council rejected the idea.
Marilyn Weinhold - Thank you from Chamber for support.
Councilmember Fitch - Buy fans on stands for Council Chambers. He and the Mayor attended a
Planning Commission meeting last week. Need to set up a series of meetings with Planning
Commission and Council to address issues regarding water, etc. Dates will be set at next meeting.
Possibly late August, early September.
Lee Mann - City typically pumps 800,000 - 1,000,000 gallons of water a day. Six million gallons were
pumped the weekend of July 11-12, 1998, and 2.3 million gallons ~e following Monday and Tuesday.
Jim Bell - Received preliminary approval of a $50,000 grant for trails. Chamber helped by writing
letters of need.
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to adjourn at 10:35 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.cLfarmington.mn.us
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FROM:
Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Administrator~
JoelJ.Jamnik
City Attorney
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RE:
Northern Natural Gas (Enron Easement)
DATE:
August 3,1998
INTRODUCTION
At its June 15, 1998 meeting, the City Council authorized the Director of Public Works and the
City Attorney to draft the necessary agreements granting Northern Natural Gas an easement to
construct a meter station on City owned property. The Council's motion specified that the
documents were to be brought back to the Council for approval at a future meeting.
DISCUSSION
Issues regarding the placement of the meter station so as to not prohibit the future construction
of a well on the site, the design of the meter station to be architecturally compatible with the
surrounding homes, and the compensation for the easement have been resolved. The station
location and design has been approved by City staff and Enron has agreed to grant the City an
easement for the construction of a sanitary trunk sewer line along its property at CSAH 50 and
31.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
ACTION REQUESTED
Pass a motion authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the easement with
Enron.
Respectfully submitted,
CAMPBELL KNUTSON
Professional Association
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C/ J . amnik e--J
City Attorney
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REGULATING AND MEASURING STATION EASEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this
day of
, 1998, by and
between CITY OF FARMINGTON, a Minnesota municipal corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "Grantor", and NORTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY, a Delaware
corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Grantee".
WITNESSETH:
The Grantor, in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and
valuable consideration to it in hand paid by the Grantee, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant and convey to the Grantee, its successors and
assigns, forever, a permanent easement for a regulating and measuring station, and
appurtenances thereto (including without limitation cathodic protection equipment) over,
across, on, under, and through land situated within the County of Dakota, State of
Minnesota, as described on the attached Exhibit "A".
INCLUDING the rights of the Grantee, its contractors, agents, servants, and assigns,
to enter upon the easement premises at all reasonable times to construct, reconstruct, inspect,
repair, maintain, operate, replace, and remove said regulating and measuring station over,
across, on, under, and through the permanent easement premises.
It is agreed that the regulators, meters, valves, buildings, fencing, and appurtenances
thereto to be constructed upon the above-described lands shall not become affixed to the
realty in the sense of permanent fixtures forming part of the freehold, but that they shall
remain personal property, with the right of removal by the Grantee as herein provided.
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The above named Grantor, for itself, its successors and assigns does covenant with
the Grantee, its successors and assigns, that it is well seized in fee title of the above
described permanent easement premises and that it has the sole right to grant and convey the
easement to the Grantee.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Grantor hereto has signed this Agreement the day
and year first above written.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
BY:
Gerald Ristow, Mayor
(SEAL)
AND
John F. Erar, City Administrator
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of ,
19_ by Gerald Ristow, Mayor, and by John F. Erar, City Administrator, of the City of
Farmington, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to
the authority granted by the City Council.
Notary Public
DRAFTED BY:
Campbell Knutson
Professional Association
317 Eagandale Office Center
1380 Corporate Center Curve
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
(612) 452-5000
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EXlllBIT A
THE SOUTH FIFfY (50') FEET OF THE EAST FIFfY (50') FEET OF THE WEST ONE HUNDRED
FORTY FIVE (145') FEET OF OUlLOT A, NELSEN HILLS FARM SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED
ON DECEMBER 11, 1992, IN BOOK 23 PAGE 37, PUBLIC RECORDS OF DAKOTA COUNTY,
MINNESOTA.
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrato1f--
FROM: James Bell, Parks & Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Award Residential and Commercial Recycling Agreement with Dick'sILakeville
Sanitation
DATE: August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
The City initially received Request for Proposals for Residential and Commercial Recycling services
in May of 1995. The three-year contract began October 1, 1995 and expires September 30, 1998.
DISCUSSION
The City of Farmington received Proposals for recycling services on June 18, and four proposals
were received. Included in the proposals were special pickups (curbside and using dumpsters),
curbside yard waste pickups (seasonal and per bag) and Christmas tree pickups (annually).
Upon review of the documents, Dick'sILakeville Sanitation's proposal appears the most favorable to
the City. A summary of the proposals is attached.
BUDGET IMPACT
The recycling program is providing the residents and commercial customers with a cost-effective
service. Recycling costs are included in the City's existing rate structure.
RECOMMENDATION
Award the contract to Dick's/Lakeville Sanitation for the residential and commercial recycling.
Respectfully Submitted,
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James Bell
Parks & Recreation Director
Proposed RESOLUTION NO. R-98
AWARD RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONTRACT
TO DICK'SILAKEVILLE SANITATION
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City on the 3rd day of August, 1998
at 7:00 P.M.
The following members were present:
The following members were absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following resolution:
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Residential and Commercial Recycling,
proposals were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following proposals
were received complying with the advertisement:
Contractor 3 Year Estimated Total
Dick'sILakeville Sanitation, Inc. ............. ............. ....$77,326.50
Waste Management. ............. ........................ ....... ..... .$85,783.50
Mendota Heights Rubbish.......................................$112, 127.40
BFI -Action Disposal Systems........ ......... ................ not complete
;and
WHEREAS, it appears Dick'sILakeville Sanitation, Inc. is the lowest responsible proposer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The proposal of Dick'sILakeville Sanitation, Inc. is hereby accepted and awarded and the
Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract therefore.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
3rdday of August, 1998.
Attested to the 3rd day of August, 1998.
Mayor
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Clerk! Administrator
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: John F. Erar, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Appointment Recommendation - Police Officer
DATE: August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
The recruitment and selection process for the appointment of a full-time Police Officer to fill the
new budgeted position in the Police Department, Patrol Division has been completed.
DISCUSSION
After a thorough and comprehensive review of applicants for this position by the Police
Department and Human Resources Office, an offer of employment has been made to Mr. Gary
Deutschle, subject to ratification by the City Council.
Mr. Deutschle has worked as volunteer reserve police officer for the City of Winona Police
Department, and is currently working for the Federal Protective Service as a contract guard at
Fort Snelling.
Mr. Deutschle has an Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Winona State
University, and is Post eligible to be licensed as Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota. Gary is
also serving in the Minnesota National Guard and will be eompleting his term of enlistment in
the next year.
BUDGET IMP ACT
Funding for this position is authorized in the 1998 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the appointment of Mr. Gary Deutschle as a full-time Police Officer effective August
10, 1998.
Respectfully submitted,
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J hn F. Erar
ity Administrator
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO: Mayor & Council members
City Administrato~
FROM: Robin Roland
Finance Director
SUBJECT: Capital Outlay Request - Fire Department
DATE: August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
The Fire Department is purchasing 1998 budgeted capital items.
DISCUSSION
The Rescue Division of the Fire Department has received quotes on the purchase of an air bag,
ropes, and miscellaneous repelling equipment from two vendors. Danko Emergency Equipment is
the lower quote on the air bag and Rescue Systems Incorporated is the low quote on the ropes
and repelling equipment.
BUDGET IMPACT
The 1998 budget for the Rescue Division of the Fire Department includes $1,400 for air bags and
$1,400 for ropes and miscellaneous rescue and repelling equipment. Items to be purchased are
under budgeted amounts.
ACTION REQUIRED
For Council's information.
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Robin Roland
Finance Director
REQUEST FORM
CAPITAL OUTLAY PURCHASES
DEPARTMENT Re<;clJe SqlJad
DATE OF REQUEST July 23. 1998
ITEM(S) TO BE PURCHASED
Air Bag
AMOUNT PROVIDED IN ORIGINAL/ADJUSTED 19~ BUDGET: $ 1,400.00
AMOUNT REMAINING AS (: DATE OF REQUEST: $ 1 ,400.00
QUOTATIONS RECEIVED: ,II
1. VENDOR Danko E ~rQency Equipment DATE 6-15-98
2. VENDOR Clarey' SaFETY Equipment DATE 5-27-98
AMOUNT $ 748.00
AMOUNT $ 78.3.00
~ATTACH QUOTATIONS, IF VERBAL QUOTES, EXPLAIN BELOW
COMMENTS:
Request would be to purchase this item from Danko Emergency
Equipment as th yare the lower bid.
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DATE ~CE DIRECTOR SIGNATURE
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TO: THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
I RECOMMEND THE ABOVE REQUEST BE APPROVED.
SIGN~TURE OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE
ACTIONAKEN BY THE-COUNCIL ON THE
DAY: OF
19_
(APPROVED)
(NOT APPROVED)
FILE:
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REQUEST rORt-!
CAPITAL OU1LAY PURC"ASES
DEPART '-1EI11___ R~~~_u~~uad
[) A.1 F. 0 r- R E QUE S T J u 1 y__ 2 3, 1 9 9 8
_11E,.,(5) TO BE PURC"ASED
Rep~lling and mise equipment.
AHOUNr PROVTDED IN ORIGINAL/ADJUSTED 192!L BUDGET: $ 1,400
A"10UI..JT REHAINING AS OF DATE or- REQUEST: $ 1,400.00
QUOTATIONS RECEIVED: ::
1. VEIIDOR__R~s<:_u~.~ys terns I nc
2. VE"JDOR_ Danko Emergencl~qu i pment
DATE 6-22-98 AHOUln $ 1,408.00
DATE 6-22-98 AMOUNT $ 1,614.00
::ArTACIl QIJOf^TIOI..JS1 IF VERBAL QUOIES, EXPLAIN BELOW
conr1EI..JTS:
( This request is a combination of two C.I.P. items, that
being Repeiling equipment for $550.00 and ropes and
accessories for $850.00. )
Request would be to purchse the above .items from Rescue Systems Inc
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10:T I IE f.1A YOR AI..JU COUNCIL
RECOI1r.1ENDIIIE ABOVE REQUEST BE APPROVED.
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SIGNAfURE OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE
ACTlcmTAKEN BY TilE COUI..JCIL ON TIlE DAY OF
19_
(A:"I'ROVEO)
(NOT APPROVED)
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.cLfarmington.mn.us
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FROM:
Mayor & Councilm~b:rs
City Administrator~
Robin Roland, Finance Director
TO:
SUBJECT:
Fire Relief Association Pension Request for 1999
DATE:
August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
The Farmington Fire Department Cataract Relief Association has submitted its request for
the 1999 pension benefit and municipal funding for that organization.
DISCUSSION
The Board of Directors met on July 29, 1998 and approved a request to the City of Farmington to
increase the annual benefit from the current $1,750 to $2,000, effective January 1,1999. The
City's contribution to the Fire Relief Association in 1999 is proposed at $50,000, an increase of
$5,000 over the prior year.
Due to the continued strong showing by the investments in the Relief Association's portfolio and
the City's contributions, the pension under funding of the previous years has been significantly
reduced. Increasing the pension benefit by $250 per year helps bring the association more in line
with surrounding communities.
BUDGET IMPACT
The City's proposed 1999 Budget includes a $50,000 Fire Levy.
ACTION REQUIRED
Approve the amendment to the Fire Relief Association by-laws increasing the annual pension
benefit to $2,000 effective January 1, 1999.
ReSpectful~ SUb~
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Finance Director
Date: July 30, 1998
To: Robin Roland
From: Farmington Fire Department
Cataract Relief Association
Subject: Association Pension Request for 1999
The Board of Directors of the Farmington Fire Department Cataract Relief Association
meet on July 29, 1997 to discuss the 1999 pension request. It was approved by the
Board to request a yearly increase from the present $ 1,750.00 per year to $ 2,000.00 per
year. The city's contribution would be $ 50,000.00.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact President Bill Sauber, Treasurer
Terry Threan, or myself
Thank you.
Respectfully submitted,
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Thomas E. Hemish
Secretary
c.c. John Erar, City Administrator
Cataract Board of Directors
File
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, City AdministratorfJ'l-
Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator .f)iJ
FROM:
DATE:
August 3, 1998
RE:
Application to Amend the Comprehensive Plan for the AdelmannlSt.
Michael's Catholic Church property
INFORMATION
An application has been submitted by Robert Adelmann to amend the Comprehensive
Plan from Industrial to Low Density residential for 20 acres at the southeast intersection
of Denmark Avenue and Ash Street.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Robert Adelmann, 22553 Denmark Avenue, is requesting a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment from the existing Industrial land use designation to Low Density Residential
for 20 acres at the southeast intersection of Denmark A venue and Ash Street, in the
northwest corner of Section 6, Township 113 N, Range 19 W. The land use for the
Adelmann property has been designated Industrial since at least the1980 Comprehensive
Plan in which the City anticipated an industrial user with rail line transportation needs.
The proposed Low Density Residential designation is anticipated for the location of the
new St. Michael's Catholic Church facility, which was approved as a Conditional Use on
July 14, 1998 (see attached memo) by the Planning Commission. St. Michael's Catholic
Church is proposing a 44,000+ square foot church facility on a 9-acre campus with future
expansion of the campus of up to 20 acres. Mr. Adelmann will dedicate 10 acres of his
property at the intersection of Denmark A venue and Ash Street to St. Michael's Catholic
Church, with the church having an option to purchase an additional 10 acres towards the
south.
Adjacent land uses surrounding the property may be viewed as being more conducive to
Low Density Residential (Institutional) than to an Industrial land use. The north side of
Ash Street is designated as high density residential. The northwest corner of the
intersection of Denmark Avenue and Ash Street proposes Low Density Residential. The
property to the east is designated as Industrial where Dakota Electric is located, however,
this Industrial designation should be viewed as Light Industrial mixed with office use in
the front and equipment storage in the rear. The south side of the property is designated
as Industrial, however, Mr. Adelmann is proposing High Density Residential and
property to the east of the site is within Eureka Township.
The City Thoroughfare Plan calls for Ash Street and the portion of Denmark adjacent to
the property to be designated as a minor collector when the roads are upgraded. Water
and sewer usage is expected to be lower with Institutional (church) use than the planned
Industrial use.
The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
from Industrial to Low Density Residential for the 20 acres at a public hearing on July
14, 1998. Reasons for the approval included the following:
1. The Low Density Residential use to allow a church facility on the property is
compatible with existing adjacent uses.
2. There is a developer for the 20 acres and they have generated development plans for
St. Michael's Catholic Church and will begin the platting process after City Council
approval.
3. The 20 acres is within the MUSA.
ACTION REQUESTED
Adopt the attached resolution approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment from
Industrial to Low Density Residential for 20 acres at the southeast intersection of
Denmark Avenue and Ash Street, subject to the Metropolitan Council's approval of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment application.
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Lee Smick, AICP
Planning Coordinator
RESOLUTION NO.
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ROBERT ADELMANN/ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH PROPERTY
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 August,
1998 at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
introduced and Member _ seconded the following:
Member
WHEREAS, a public hearing to review the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the
Robert Adelmann/St. Michael's Church property was held on the 14th of July, 1998 after notice
of the same was published in the official newspaper of the City and proper notice sent to
surrounding property owners; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended favorable action by the Council with
certain conditions after receiving and evaluating comments from various parties; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has rendered an opinion that the proposed plat can be feasibly
served by municipal service.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at a public hearing held on July 14, 1998, recommended
approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment contingent on revising the legal description for
the property to the following:
The north 1338.34 feet of the West half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 6,
Township 113, Range 19, Dakota County, Minnesota lying west of the east
597.97 feet thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Farmington hereby amends
the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Robert Adelmann/St. Michael's Church property
from Industrial to Low Density Residential.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
3rd day of August, 1998.
Mayor
Attested to the _ day of August, 1998.
City Administrator
TO:
City Planning Commission
Mike Schultz, Associate Planner ..PO
FROM:
DATE:
July 14th, 1998
RE:
Conditional Use Application - St.
Michael's Catholic Church
Construct new church in an R-l
District
Planning Department Review
Applicant:
St. Michael's Catholic Church
421 Walnut Street
Farmington, MN 55024
(612) 463-3360
Referral Comments:
Lee Mann, City Engineer
Attachments: .
1. Location Map
2. Permitted and Conditional Uses
Location of Property:
The property is located at the southeast
comer of the intersection of Denmark Ave.
and Ash St.
Size of Property:
20 total acres
Current Land Use:
Agriculture
Suggested Land Use Change:
The 20 acres is suggested to be
converted from the current I-I Industrial
land use designation to R-l Low Density
Residential.
Area Currently Bounded by:
Industrial zoning to the east with
Dakota Electric, Medium to High density
residential to the direct north and agriculture
to the south and across the road to the west.
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Terrain:
Terrain is generally flat with little elevation
change toward the southern portion of the
property .
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CitlJ of Farmington
325 Oale Street · Farmint}tonl MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · Fax (612) 463.2591
Additional Comments:
St. Michael's Catholic Church is proposing a 44,000+ square foot church facility on a 9
acre campus with future expansion of the campus of up to 20 acres in an R-l zone and is
therefore seeking a conditional use permit for the use. As required in Section 10-3-2 (C),
churches require a conditional use permit in an R-l zone.
Mr. Adelmann has donated 10 acres of land to St. Michael's Catholic Church in order to
relocate the church to this new site at the intersection of Denmark and Ash Street. The
church has been searching for a new site for over a year because the existing facility and
grounds at 421 Walnut does not have the expansion capabilities for the proposed 1,100
additional parishioners forecasted in the City within the upcoming five years. Mr.
Adelmann will dedicate 10 acres of the north property to St. Michael's Church, with the
church having an option to purchase an additional 10 acres.
The church is proposing a sanctuary, social hall and gymnasium at this time, with a
rectory to be constructed in the future. The sanctuary will hold approximately 1,100
parishioners, however, the church is continuing to revise the architectural plans to
provide space for 1,200 parishioners as desired by the Diocese. The social hall will seat
500 people and the gymnasium consists of 4,800 square feet.
Parking will be provided for between 300 to 350 cars with the opportunity to expand the
parking area to provide for up to 500 cars. The ratio used by the church for calculating
the number of spaces is much stricter than the one required by the City. The church will
require one space for every 2.5 seats in the principal assembly room, whereas the City
requires 1 space per every 4 seats in the principal assembly room.
Approximately 6.5 acres will be utilized for ballfields and playground space at the
southern end of the 9 acres. The church has had discussions with the Parks and
Recreation Commission concerning park dedication requirements and further discussions
will continue their Commission meeting on August 5, 1998.
Approximately 2.5 acres along Ash Street will be platted as an outlot to provide future
expansion of the rectory at some later date. The comer of Ash and Denmark is crucial to
the church's architectural setting and the church's foundation will be elevated at this
location to provide the best possible views of the church from this intersection. The
architecture of the church emulates the "prairie-type style" with the one level horizontal
planes displayed in the roofline. The height of the steeple has yet to be determined and
may require a variance at a later time in the approval process.
The City's consultant and the church's engineer have discussed Stormwater management
on the site. Currently the stormwater runs in the ditch along Denmark to the north along
with overland runoff. The City's consultant has determined that it would be more
beneficial to move the runoff to the south to deter additional runoff into the Vermillion
Watershed district. Therefore, the church's engineer has proposed that stormwater
drainage be located on the east side of the site along the ditch adjacent to Dakota County
Electric. The slope of the site will also be constructed so that runoff will be directed to
the south. Approval of the plan will be required from the City's stormwater management
eonsultant.
Requested Action
Planning staff recommends the Conditional Use Permit be approved for the proposed
church use within an R-l (Low Density) residential zoning district. This approval is
contingent on the approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment by the City Council
and Metropolitan Council and approval of the rezoning by the City Council.
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ComprehensIve Plan
D Agriculture
_ Business
_ Conservation
_ High Density
_ Industry
D Low Density
~ Mediwn Density
_ Public
DROW
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Th. Land U.. D<sign.a1ions on this Guide plan should be inIttprctcd
in light of the accOlDp3lying tm aId policies cootaincd in the COOlJletc
City m Fanninglon CllIIIl'"chCllSivc Plan. Land Use Designations arc
!Ubj.ct to tbang...part ofth. atl'" oogoingplannin& process.
If you have any qIeRionsplease cmtad the City
Planniog DcpaI1mail al463.1I11
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City of Fannington
Created by City Planning Division- 1/98
1. Two-fa y dwellings
2. Agric tural service
3. Co mercial recreation
ses
. Water recreation and
storage
5. Public buildings
. Public utility buildings
7. ennels
8. S r energy systems
9. Cem teries
10. Minera xtraction
11. Equipme and mainte-
nance stor e
12. Feedlot
13. Accessory apart nts
14. Public and parochia
schools
15. Churches
16. Towers
Ord. 086-177, 3-17-1986; amd. Ord. 088-205, 8-15-1988; Ord.
093-298, 2-16-1993; Ord. 096-383, 11-18-1996)
10-3-2
Permitted Uses
12. Day care center
(Ord. 086-17 3-17-1986; amd. Ord.
2-16-1993; Ord. 96-383.11-18-1996)
(B)
1. Agriculture
2. Single-family dwe ngs
3. Public parkS and pia
4. Golf courses
5. Stables and riding academie
6. Drainage and irrigation sy ems
7. Specialized animal raisi
8. Greenhouses and nur eries
9. Travel trailer and b t storage
10. Truck gardening
11. Seasonal prod e stands
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R-1 Low Density District)
1. Agriculture
2. Single-family dwelling
3. Public parks and playgrounds
4. Golf courses
5. Accessory storage buildings
6. Residential care facility
serving 6 or fewer persons
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City 0; Farmmgfon
10-3-2
Conditional Uses
13. Accessory apartments
14. Public and parochial
schoOlS
15. Churches
16. Towers
088-205. 8-15-1988:
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1. Cemeteries
2. Nursing homes
3. Nonprofit recreational uses
4. Day care facility serving
more than 14 persons
5. Hospitals and clinics
6. Public utility buildings
7. Public buildings
10-3-2
Permitted Uses
, 0-3-2
Conditional Uses
8. Water recreation and
water storage
9. Solar energy systems
10. Dou.ble and multiple-family
dwellings
11. Planned unit developments
12. Greennouses and nursenes
13. Townhouses - quad homes
14. Condominiums
15. Accessory apartments
16. Public and parochial
schools
17. Churches
18. Congregate care facilities
19. Towers
(Ord. 086-177, 3-17-1986: amd. Ord. 088-198, 2-1-1988: Ord.
091-246, 5-20-1991; Ord. 093-298, 2-16-1993: Ord. 094-335.
8-1-1994; Ord. 096-378, 8-19-1996; Ord. 096-383,11-18-1996)
7. Day care facility
serving 14 or fewer persons
R-2 Medium Density District
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. griculture
2. SI Ie-family dwellings
3. Publi arks and playgrounds
4. Accesso storage buildings
5. Residential re facility
serving 6 or f er persons
6. Day care facility
serving 14 or fewer
1. Two-family dwellin
2. Multiple-family ellings
3. Day care fa . ty serving
more an 14 persons
4. Sol energy systems
5. anned unit developments
. Boarding house
7. Water recreation and water
storage
8. Hospitals and clinics
9. Nursing homes
1 Public utility buildings
11. lic buildings
12. Fun I homes
13. Cemete . s
14. Greenhous
15. Townhouses -
16. Condominiums
17. Accessory apartme s
18. Dental laboratories
19. Public and parochial
scnools
City 0; Farmington
597
City of Farmington Variance/Conditional Use Permit
325 Oak Street, Farmington, IVfN 55024
612-463-7111 FAX 612.463-1591
APPLICATION FOR: 0 Variance fl Conditional Use-
{please chec:kj .requirej an abstractors certifiCDte of owners within 350 ft.
(a.verage cost - $:250-350)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: (lot, block, plat nwne. section, township, range)
North 1338.34 feet of the \Jest half of the Northwest quarter of section 6.
township 113, range 19, Dakota County, Minnesota lying West of the East 597.97
feet thereof. ZONING DISTRICT R-1
FEEOWNER'SNAMERobert F. Adelmann ** PHONE4fi1-?4QQ
ADDRESS: 22553 Denmark Ave. W., Farmington, MN 55024
Srreer Stale Zip Code
PRESENT LAND USE: light industrial
SPECIFY NATURE OF REQUEST AND GROUNDS: Fo r cons t ruc t ion 0 f net" church for
the Church of St. Michael of Farmington, MN on said property
FOLLOWING ATTACHED: (please check) tQ}:ProofofOwm:rship Di Boundary Survey
9 Application Fee n Copies of Site Plan
o Abstract
o Torrens (Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title Required)
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ACfION: lE'Publit Hearing set for: ?-It(-'!k' .
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DATE: '1-1.5= fr
FINAL ACTION: ~ Approved
o Denied
ZONING ADr-.-nmSTRATOR:
signaTllre
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The Church of St. Michael of Farmington (contract purchaser)
421 Walnut Street
Farmington, MN 55024 (463-3360)
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator~
Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator f).P
FROM:
DATE:
August 3, 1998
RE:
Application to Rezone Adelmann/St. Michael's Catholic Church Property
INFORMATION
An application has been submitted by Robert Adelmann to rezone 20 acres of his
property from the existing I-I (Light Industry) zoning designation to the requested R-l
(Low Density Residential) at the southeast intersection of Denmark Avenue and Ash
Street.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Robert Adelmann, 22553 Denmark Avenue is requesting to rezone 20 acres of his
property as amended in the Comprehensive Plan from the existing I-I (Light Industry)
zoning designation to the requested R-l (Low Density Residential) zoning district. The
property is located at the southeast intersection of Denmark Avenue and Ash Street, in
the northwest comer of Section 6, Township 113 N, Range 19 W.
The proposed R-l (Low Density Residential) designation is being requested to provide
for the location of the new St. Michael's Church facility, which was approved as a
Conditional Use on July 14, 1998 (see attached memo) by the Planning Commission.
This Conditional Use Permit was contingent on the approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and Rezoning by the City Council and Metropolitan Council.
St. Michael's Catholic Church is proposing a 44,000+ square foot church facility on a 9-
acre campus with future expansion of the campus of up to 20 acres. Mr. Adelmann will
dedicate 10 acres of his property at the intersection of Denmark A venue and Ash Street to
St. Michael's Catholic Church, with the church having an option to purchase an
additional 10 acres towards the south.
Adjacent zoning surrounding the property includes I-I (Light Industry) zoning to the east
with Dakota Electric, R-3 (High Density Residential) to the direct north, R-l (Low
Density) to the northwest within the City limits and I-I (Light Industry) to the south,
which is currently being proposed to be rezoned to R-3 (High Density Residential). With
the rezoning, the new St. Michael's Catholic Church facility will be compatible with
surrounding uses because of the inherent functions of a church and neighboring
residential areas should see the benefits of this institutional use rather than the existing
industrial use.
The City Thoroughfare Plan calls for Ash St. to become a minor arterial and the portion
of Denmark adjacent to the property to become a minor collector. Water and sewer usage
is expected to be lower with the institutional use rather than the planned industrial use.
The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the rezoning of the Robert
AdelmannlSt. Michael's Catholic Church from I-I (Light Industry) to R-l (Low Density
Residential) for the 20 acres at a public hearing on July 14, 1998. Reasons for the
approval included the following:
1. The rezoning of the property to R-l to allow a church facility to be constructed on the
property is compatible with existing adjacent zoning districts.
2. There is a developer for the 20 acres and they have generated development plans for
St. Michael's Catholic Church and will begin the platting process after City Council
approval.
3. The 20 acres is within the MUSA.
ACTION REQUESTED
Adopt the attached ordinance approving the rezoning of the Robert AdelmannlSt.
Michael's Catholic Church property from I-I (Light Industry) to R-l (Low Density).
Respectfully Sub
~
Lee Smick, AICP
Planning Coordinator
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
An Ordinance Rezoning the Robert Adelmann/St. Michael's Catholic Chnrch property
from 1-1 to R-l.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON HEREBY ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a petition to rezone the Robert Adelmann/St. Michael's
Catholic Church property on the 3rd day of August, 1998 from I-I to R-l; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at a public hearing held on July 14, 1998, recommended
approval of the rezoning contingent on revising the legal description for the property to the
following:
The north 1338.34 feet of the West half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 6,
Township 113, Range 19, Dakota County, Minnesota lying west of the east
597.97 feet thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Farmington hereby amends
the City Zoning Ordinance rezoning the Robert Adelmann/St. Michael's Catholic Church
property from 1-1 to R-l.
Enacted and ordained on the _ day of August, 1998.
SEAL
CITY OF FARMINGTON
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Approved as to form the _ day of
, 1998.
CITY ATTORNEY
Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of
,1998.
......
PETITION FOR REZONING
I, the undersigned, am the fee owner of and hereby request
that the following described land:
1. The lands described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and
2. The lands described on Exhibit "B" attached hereto;
be rezoned from:
Industrial
to:
1)
2)
Lands described on Exhibit A to R-1; and
Lands described on Exhibit B to R-3.
I understand that a public hearing is required, as well as a
published notice of hearing, for which I hereby attach payment of
the fee in the amount of $ / 75 ~ , which I understand
further will be refunded if no meeting is scheduled.
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DATE, t; 1.1-1- ! It
The Plann~~~miSSion recommended on the I~ day of ~,
;t:~oA$ ~~deny) the petition~.Ij /~~_.
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Action of the City Council:
1.
On the
Hearing.
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1998 declined to set a Public
2.
At a Public Hearing held the
(approved) (denied) the petition.
day of
1998,
DATE:
City Administrator
In accordance with Title la, Chapters 2 and 12 of the City Code.
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EXHIBIT II A"
The north 1338.34 feet of the West Half of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 6, Township 113, Range 19, Dakota County,
Minnesota lying west of the east 597.97 feet thereof.
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Proposed DescripLion:
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Section 6, Township 113, IlaflgE> 19, Dakota County, Minn<"sot:a lying west:
of the east 597.97 {eet therEOf.
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TO:
City Planning Commission
Mike Schultz, Assoeiate Planner .$J
FROM:
DATE:
July 14th, 1998
RE:
Conditional Use Application - St.
Michael's Catholic Church
Construct new church in an R-l
District
Plannin~ Department Review
Applicant:
St. Michael's Catholic Church
421 Walnut Street
Farmington, MN 55024
(612) 463-3360
Referral Comments:
Lee Mann, City Engineer
Attachments:
I. Location Map
2. Permitted and Conditional Uses
Location of Property:
The property is located at the southeast
comer of the intersection of Denmark Ave.
and Ash St.
Size of Property:
20 total acres
Current Land Use:
Agriculture
Suggested Land Use Change:
The 20 acres is suggested to be
converted from the current I -I Industrial
land use designation to R -1 Low Density
Residential.
Area Currently Bounded by:
Industrial zoning to the east with
Dakota Electric, Medium to High density
residential to the direct north and agriculture
to the south and across the road to the west.
Terrain:
Terrain is generally flat with little elevation
change toward the southern portion of the
property .
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CitlJ. of Farmint)ton 325 Oalc Street. Farmington, MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · Falf (612) 463-2591
Additional Comments:
St. Michael's Catholic Church is proposing a 44,000+ square foot church facility on a 9
acre campus with future expansion of the campus of up to 20 acres in an R-I zone and is
therefore seeking a conditional use permit for the use. As required in Section 10-3-2 (C),
churches require a conditional use permit in an R-I zone.
Mr. Adelmann has donated 10 acres of land to St. Michael's Catholic Church in order to
relocate the church to this new site at the intersection of Denmark and Ash Street. The
church has been searching for a new site for over a year because the existing facility and
grounds at 421 Walnut does not have the expansion capabilities for the proposed 1,100
additional parishioners forecasted in the City within the upcoming five years. Mr.
Adelmann will dedicate 10 acres of the north property to St. Michael's Church, with the
church having an option to purchase an additional 10 acres.
The church is proposing a sanctuary, social hall and gymnasium at this time, with a
rectory to be constructed in the future. The sanctuary will hold approximately 1,100
parishioners, however, the church is continuing to revise the architectural plans to
provide space for 1,200 parishioners as desired by the Diocese. The social hall will seat
500 people and the gymnasium consists of 4,800 square feet.
Parking will be provided for between 300 to 350 cars with the opportunity to expand the
parking area to provide for up to 500 cars. The ratio used by the church for calculating
the number of spaces is much stricter than the one required by the City. The church will
require one space for every 2.5 seats in the principal assembly room, whereas the City
requires 1 space per every 4 seats in the principal assembly room.
Approximately 6.5 acres will be utilized for ballfields and playground space at the
southern end of the 9 acres. The church has had discussions with the Parks and
Recreation Commission concerning park dedication requirements and further discussions
will continue their Commission meeting on August 5, 1998.
Approximately 2.5 acres along Ash Street will be platted as an outlot to provide future
expansion of the rectory at some later date. The comer of Ash and Denmark is crucial to
the church's architectural setting and the church's foundation will be elevated at this
location to provide the best possible views of the church from this intersection. The
architecture of the church emulates the "prairie-type style" with the one level horizontal
planes displayed in the roofline. The height of the steeple has yet to be determined and
may require a variance at a later time in the approval process.
The City's consultant and the church's engineer have discussed Stormwater management
on the site. Currently the stormwater runs in the ditch along Denmark to the north along
with overland runoff. The City's consultant has determined that it would be more
beneficial to move the runoff to the south to deter additional runoff into the Vermillion
Watershed district. Therefore, the church's engineer has proposed that stormwater
drainage be located on the east side of the site along the ditch adjacent to Dakota County
Electric. The slope of the site will also be constructed so that runoff will be directed to
the south. Approval of the plan will be required from the City's stormwater management
consultant.
Requested Action
Planning staff recommends the Conditional Use Permit be approved for the proposed
church use within an R-l (Low Density) residential zoning district. This approval is
contingent on the approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment by the City Council
and Metropolitan Council and approval of the rezoning by the City Council.
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4. Accessory storage buildings
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6. Day care facility
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4. Solar energy systems
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7. Water recreation and water
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9. Nursing homes
10. Public utility buildings
11. Public buildings
12. Funeral homes
13. Cemeteries
14. Greenhouses
15. Townhouses - quad homes
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City of Farmington Variance/Conditional Use Permit
325 Oak Street, Farmington, l\1N 55024
612-463-7111 FAX 612-463-2591
APPLICATION FOR: 0 Variance fi Conditional Use*
(please checkj .requirej an abstractors certificate of owners within 350 ft.
(averago cost. S250-350)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: (lot. block. plat name, section, township, range)
North 1338.34 feet of the \~est half of the Northwest quarter of section 6,
township 113, range 19, Dakota County, Minnesota lying West of the East 597.97
feet thereof. ZONINODISTRICTR-l
FEEOWNER'SNAMERobert F. Adelmann ** PHONE4fl1-?4QQ
ADDRESS: 22553 Denmark Ave. W., Farmington, MN 55024
Srreer Stale Zip Code
PRESENT LAND USE: light industrial
SPECIFY NATURE OF REQUEST AND GROUNDS: For construction of net" church for
the Church of St. Michael of Farmington, MN on said property
FOLLO\~G ATTACHED: (please check) gzProofofOwm:rship fi Boundary Survey
HApplication Fee g Copies of Site Plan
o Abstract
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ACTION: lE"Public: Hearing set for: ?-It(-?8'
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FINAL ACTION: 00 Approved
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ZONING ADMlNISTRATOR:
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The Church of St. Michael of Farmington (contract purchaser)
421 Walnut Street
Farmington, MN 55024 (463-3360)
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Council Members, City Administrator~t:..----
Mike Schultz, Associate Planne~
FROM:
DATE:
August 3, 1998
RE:
Application to Amend the Comprehensive Plan - Adelmann Property
INTRODUCTION
An application has been submitted by Robert Adelmann to amend the Comprehensive
Plan from Industrial to High Density Residential for 45 acres located at the southeast
intersection of Denmark A ve/C.S.A.H. 31 and Ash S1..
DISCUSSION
Mr. Robert Adelmann, 22553 Denmark Ave. is requesting to amend the Comprehensive
Plan for 45 acres of his property from the current Industrial land use designation to a
High-Density designation. The land use for the Adelmann property has been designated
Industrial since at least the 1980 Comprehensive Plan in which the City anticipated an
industrial user with rail line transportation needs.
The adjacent existing land uses include Industrial land to the northeast (Dakota Electric
property), Public use to the east (Dakota County Fairgrounds), and Institutional to the
north (if approved for St. Michael's Church).
The attached staff report to the Planning Commission dated July 14, 1998 reviews the
specifics of the application and recommended approval of the request. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing on July 14, 1998 to review the proposal.
The Planning Commission reviewed, but recommended denial of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment from Industrial to High Density Residential for the 45 acres at a public
hearing on July 14, 1998. Reasons for the denial included the following:
a) Almost all of the 45 acres is currently located outside of the current MUSA boundary;
coupled with the fact that the city was recently granted a large amount of MUSA
supplying the city with enough developable land for the next 5 to 10 years;
b) The City is currently undergoing a Comprehensive Plan update and that this
possibility could be further examined during that process;
c) The Commission felt that even though the RLK Inc. numbers identified sufficient
Industrial land acreage until the year 2020, that this property still maintained the
potential for an Industrial land use due to its proximity to an active rail line.
ACTION REOUESTED
The Council needs to determine, based on the information provided, whether to confirm
the Planning Commission's recommendation or to reject the recommendations of denial
and direct staff to prepare findings and conclusions based on their stated reasons to
approve this request. If Council confirms the Planning Commission recommendation, a
resolution citing reasons for denial will be forwarded to Council on August 17, 1998.
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City Planning Commission
FROM:
Mike Schultz, Associate Planner
DATE:
July 14, 1998
RE:
Application to Amend the
Comprehensive Plan
Applicant:
Robert Adelmann
22553 Denmark Ave.
Eureka Township
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Comprehensive Plan Map
3. Transportation Plan Map
4. Community Profile (RLK, Inc.)
Location of Property:
The property is located at the southeast
comer of the intersection of Denmark Ave.
and Ash St. In the northwest comer of
Section 6, Township 113 N, Range 19 W.
The property runs south along Denmark
Ave./C.S.A.H. 31 and is situated south of
the abandoned rail line spur and adjacent to
the active C.P. Rail Line.
Size of Property:
65 total acres
Comprehensive Plan:
Industrial
Current Land Use:
Agriculture
Suggested Land Use Change:
20 of the 65 acres is suggested to be
converted from the current Industrial land
use designation to Low Density Residential.
The remaining acreage is suggested to be
converted from Industrial to High Density
Residential
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Additional Comments:
Mr. Adelmann is requesting to down zone 65 acres of his property as amended in the
Comprehensive Plan from the existing 1-1 (Light Industry) zoning designation to the suggested R-
1 (Low Density) Residential (20 acres) and R-3 (High Density) Residential (45 acres) zoning
districts.
Mr. Adelmann will dedicate 10 acres of the north property to St. Michael's Church, with the
church having an option for an additional 10 acres. Mr. Adelmann anticipates a higher density
use, such as townhomes to take place on the remainder of the property. There is existing MUSA
on the north property were the proposed church will be located. MUSA would need to be applied
for to the Metropolitan Council on the remaining acreage if development were to occur.
Adjacent land uses surrounding the property may be viewed as being more conducive to
Residential (and Institutional) zoning than to an Industrial land use. The north side of Ash St.
contains higher density housing with townhomes and an apartment complex. The northwest
comer of the Denmark Ave. and Ash St. intersection is zoned for low density housing, and farther
north on Denmark Ave. is the Farmington High School. The Dakota Electric property is zoned I-
I (Light Industry) with office use in the front and equipment storage in the rear.
The City Thoroughfare Plan calls for Ash St. to become a minor arterial and the portion of
Denmark adjacent to the property to become a minor collector. It is anticipated that the rail line
use will remain steady if not increased in use during the next several years.
Water and sewer usage is expected to be lower with Institutional and Residential use than the
planned Industrial use.
Requested Action:
Although the City may be taking a step back in what it's projected Industrial land use "overage"
needs will be by the year 2020, staff is confident that the remaining Industrial areas plus future
alternative Industrial areas will suffice for the actual expected land area need for the City. City
staff recommends the rezoning of the Robert Adelmann properties from 1-1 (Light Industry) to R-
1 (Low Density) and R-3 (High Density) based on the projected Industrial land use needs of the
City.
Michael Schultz
Associate Planner
PETITION FOR REZONING
I, the undersigned, am the fee owner of and hereby request
that the following described land:
1. The lands described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and
2. The lands described on Exhibit "B" attached hereto;
be rezoned from:
Industrial
to:
1)
2)
Lands described on Exhibit A to R-1; and
Lands described on Exhibit B to R-3.
I understand that a public hearing is required, as
published notice of hearing, for which I hereby attach
the fee in the amount of $ / 75 ~ ,which I
further will be refunded if no meeting is scheduled.
well as a
payment of
understand
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DATE:
The Planning Commission recommended on the
1998 to (approve) (deny) the petition.
day of
City Planner
Action of the City Council:
day of
1998 declined to set a Public
1.
On the
Hearing.
2 .
At a Public Hearing held the
(approved) (denied) the petition.
day of
1998,
DATE:
City Administrator
In accordance with Title la, Chapters 2 and 12 of the City Code.
cc: Planning Commission, Attorney, Engineer, Water Board, PARAC
clienlS\ 124 .035\rezoning.pel
10-2-3
10-2-.3:
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A-2
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R-2
--7 R-3
R-4
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10-2-3
ZONING DISTRICTS. PURPOSE:
Agricultural District is intended to protect eXisting agricultural Investments un-
til such time as public utilities may be extended and there IS need for aaditlonal
urban development land.
Agricultural Preserve District IS prooosed to Identify lands Intended for long-
term agricultural use with a reSidential density not to exceed one unit per
quarter'quarter section.
Low Density Residential District IS established to pruvlde extenSive areas within
the community for low density development with full public utilities in a se-
quence which will prevent the occurrence of premature scanered urban
development.
Medium Density Residential District is intended as an area which incorporates
older existing development as well as undeveloped land that would be sUitable
for small lot single-family constructions as well as duplexes. townhouses and
quad homes.
High Density Residential District is designated to provide areas of the City which
will allow multiple dwellings in areas close to business and services. public
facilities and good transportation. The location of these areas generally follows
the recommendations made in the Comprehensive Plan.
Mixed Code Residential District is established to provide areas of the City where
manufactured housing may be located on either subdivided or unsubdivided
developments in attractive neighborhoods in areas designated as medium density
in the Comprehensive Plan.
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B-1 Limited Business District is intended to provide areas along major thoroughfares
for unified commercial centers oriented to serving automobile traffic.
B-2 General Business District is proposed to identify downtown Farmington allow-
ing general commercial uses including retail and wholesale sales. office space
and service establishments as well as repair services. These uses may be
developed in combination with high density residential dwellings.
B-3 Heavy Business District is a tranSitional classification designed to provide space
for certain commercial and industrial uses which are compatible together but
do not fit well in either the Limited or General Business Districts.
light Industrial District will provide areas in Farmington that may be developed
by industrial uses which are landscaped and otherwise compatible with adjoining
residential districts.
C-l Conservation District is provided to recognize vital environmental resources of
the community including steep slopes. wetlands and unstable soil conditions
and to allow development only after careful analysis.
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10-3- 1
CHAPTER 3
, 0-3-2
PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
SECTION:
10-3-1 :
10-3-2:
Permitted Uses
Conditional Uses
10-3-1: PERMITTED USES: The permitted uses for each distnct are
listed below. Accessory uses and essential services are also
permitted. (Ord. 086-177, 3-17-1986; amd. Ord. 088-205, 8-15-1988)
10-3-2: CONDITIONAL t:SES: The Planning Commission may
authorize conditional uses as specified below. which will not
be detrimental to the integrity of the districts if all the conditions and
provisions of Chapter 8 of this Title are met. (Ord. 086-177, 3-17-1986;
amd. Ord. 088-205. 8-15-1988)
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Permitted Uses
(A) A-1 Agricultural District
1. Agriculture
2. Single-family dwellings
3. Public parks and playgrounds
4. Golf courses
5. Stables and riding academies
6. Drainage and irrigation
systems
7. Specialized animal raising
8. Greenhouses and nursenes
9. Travel trailer and boat storage
10. Truck gardening
11. Seasonal produce stands
Conditional Uses
1. Two-family dwellings
2. Agricultural service
3. Commercial recreation uses
4. Water recreation and
storage
5. Public buildings
6. Public utility buildings
7. Kennels
8. Solar energy systems
9. Cemeteries
, O. Mineral extraction
, ,. Equipment and mainte-
nance storage
12. Feedlot
City 0; FarmIngton
597
1. Two-famlly dwellings
2. Agncultural service
3. Commercial recreation
uses
4. Water recreation and
storage
5. Public buildings
6. Public utility buildings
7. Kennels
8. Solar energy systems
9. Cemeteries
, O. Mineral extraction
11. Equipment and mainte-
nance storage
12. Feedlot
13. Accessory apartments
14. Public and parochial
schools
, 5. Churches
16. Towers
(Ord. 086-177, 3-17-1986; amd. Ord. 088-205, 8-15-1988; Ord.
093-298.2-16-1993; Ord. 096-383. , '-18-1996)
, 0-3-2
Permitted Uses
12. Day care center
(Ord. 086-177, 3-17-1986; amd. Ord.
2-16-' 993; Ord. 096-383. , 1-18-1996)
(8) A-2 Agricultural Preserve District
,. Agriculture
2. Single-family dwellings
3. Public parks and playgrounds
4. Golf courses
5. Stables and riding academies
6. Drainage and irrigation systems
7. Specialized animal raising
8. Greenhouses and nursenes
9. Travel trailer and boat storage
10. Truck gardening
11. Seasonal produce stands
12. Day care center
PC)
R-1 Low Density District)
1. Agriculture
2. Single-family dwelling
3. Public parks and playgrounds
4. Golf courses
5. Accessory storage buildings
6. Residential care facility
serving 6 or fewer persons
597
, 0-3-2
Conditional Uses
13. Accessory apartments
14. Public and parochial
schoOlS
15. Churches
16. Towers
088-205, 8-' 5-1988; Ord. 093-298.
.-)
1. Cemeteries
2. Nursing homes
3. Nonprofit recreational uses
4. Day care facility serving
more than 14 persons
5. Hospitals and clinics
6. Public utility buildings
7. Public buildings
City 0; FarmIngton
10-3-2
Permitted Uses
, 0-3-2
Conditional Uses
8. Water recreation and
water storage
9. Solar energy systems
10. Dou'ble and multiple-family
dwellings
1 1. Planned unit developments
12. Greennouses and nurseries
13. Townhouses - quad homes
14. Condominiums
15. Accessory apartments
16. Public and parochial
schools
, 7. Churches
18. Congregate care facilities
19. Towers
(Ord. 086-177, 3-17-1986; amd. Ord. 088-198. 2-1-1988; Ord.
091-246, 5-20-1991; Ord. 093-298, 2-16-1993; Ord. 094-335.
8-1-1994; Ord. 096-378, 8-19-1996; Ord. 096-383,11-18-1996)
7. Day care facility
serving 14 or fewer persons
(D) R-2 Medium Density District
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1. Agriculture
2. Single-family dwellings
3. Public parks and playgrounds
4. Accessory storage buildings
5. Residential care facility
serving 6 or fewer persons
6. Day care facility
serving 14 or fewer persons
1. Two-family dwellings
2. Multiple-family dwellings
3. Day care facility serving
more than 14 persons
4. Solar energy systems
5. Planned unit deveiopments
6. Boarding house
7. Water recreation and water
storage
8. Hospitals and clinics
9. Nursing homes
10. Public utility buildings
11. Public buildings
12. Funeral homes
13. Cemeteries
14. Greenhouses
15. Townhouses - quad homes
16. Condominiums
17. Accessory apartments
18. Dental laboratories
19. Public and parochial
scnools
City 0; Farmmgton
597
10-3-2
Permitted Uses
, 0-3-2
Conaltional Uses
20. Churcnes
21. Congregate care facilities
22. Towers
(Ord. 086-177. 3-17-1986; amd. Ord. 088-198. 2-1-1988: Ord.
091-246. 5-20-1991; Ord. 093-298. 2-16-1993: Ord. 094-335.
8-1-1994; Ord. 096-378.8-19-1996; Ord. 096-383. 11-18-1996)
ZE)
R-3 High Density District/
1. Multiple-family dwellings
2. Townhouses - quad homes
3. Public parks and playgrounds
4. Accessory storage buildings
5. Residential care facilities
serving 7 through 16 persons
6. Day care facility serving
13 through 16 persons
1. Single-family dwellings
2. Two-family dwellings
3. Day care facility serving
more than 16 persons
4. Planned unit developments
5. Public utility buildings
6. Public buildings
7. Solar energy systems
8. Hospitals and clinics
9. Nursing homes
10. Clubs
11. Accessory apartments
12. Public and parochial
schools
13. Churches
14. Funeral homes
15. Congregate care facilities
(Ord. 086-177, 3-17-1986; amd. Ord. 091-246, 5-20-1991; Ord.
093-298, 2-16-1993; Ord. 094-335, 8-1-1994)
(F) R-4 Mixed Code District
1. Single-family dwellings (UBC)
2. Public parks and playgrounds
3. Accessory storage buildings
4. Residential care facility
serving 6 or fewer persons
5. Day care facility serving
14 or fewer persons
597
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1. Two-family dwellings
2. Multiple-family dwellings
3. Planned unit developments
4. Townhouses - quad homes
5. Solar energy systems
6. Accessory apartments
7. Public utility buildings
8. Public buildings
9. Day care facility serving
more than 16 persons
10. Public and parochial
schools
1 1. Churches
City of Farmington
10-3-2
Permitted Uses
'1. Home and trailer sales and
display
12. Parking lots
'3. Recreation and equipment
sales, service and reoalr
(Ord. 086-177, 3-17-1986:
091-246. 5-20-1991)
(I) B-3 Heavy Business District
1. Mechanical sales, service
and repair
2. Commercial services
3. Animal clinics
4. Wholesale business
5. Supply yards
6. Warehousing
7. Light manufacturing
8. Research and testing labs
9. Parking lots
, O. Public buildings
11. Auto sales. service, reoair
12. Motor fuel stations, major
(Ord. 086-177, 3-17-1986)
(J) 1-1 Light Industrial District
,. Research and testing labs
2. Offices
3. Supply yards
597
, 0-3-2
Conaitlonal Uses
, O. Churches
'1. Light manufactUring
, 2. Outdoor sales
, 3. Fast food establishments
14. Farm Implement sales.
servIce and repair
15. Equipment and storage
yards
16. Researcn and testing
laboratorres
17. Mini storage units
, 8. Motor fuel stations - minor
19. Hotels and motels
20. Recreational assembly
places
amd. Ord. 088-198, 2-'-1988; Ord.
1. Public utility buildings
2. Offices
3. Water recreation and water
storage
4. Home and trailer sales
and displays
5. Manufacturing
6. Petroleum bulk storage
7. Mini storage units
8. Equipment and storage
yards
9. Outdoor sales
, O. Retail business
11. Restaurants
12. Fast food establishments
13. Solar energy systems
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2. Water recreation and water
storage
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Permitted Uses
4. Warehousing
5. Truck terminals
6. Light manufacturing
7. Parking lots
8. Mini storage units
(Ord. 086-' 77. 3-17-' 986; amd.
096-383, 11 - 18- 1996)
C-1 ConservatIon District
, 0-3-2
CondItional Uses
3. Public utility buildings
4. Agnculture
5. Commercial recreation
6. Grain elevators
7. Food product processing
8. Solar energy systems
9. Recycling faCility
10. Towers
Ord. 096-382. '0-21-'996; Ord.
,. Single-family dwellings
2. Water recreation and water
storage
3. Stables and riding
academies
4. Minerai extraction
5. Feedlots
6. Public utility buildings
7. Equipment maintenance
and storage
8. Solar energy systems
9. Towers
(Ord. 086-177, 3-17-1986: amd. Ord. 096-383,11-18-1996)
1. Agriculture
2. Public parks and playgrounds
3. Cemeteries
4. Golf courses
5. Hunting preserves
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TO:
Mayor, Council Members, City Administrator
Mike Schultz, Associate PlannerM
August 3, 1998
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Application to Rezone - Adelmann Property
INTRODUCTION
An application has been submitted by Robert Adelmann to rezone 45 acres of his
property from the existing 1-1 (Light Industry) zoning designation to the requested R-3
(High-Density), the property is located at the southeast intersection of Denmark
Ave/C.S.A.H. 31 and Ash S1..
DISCUSSION
Mr. Robert Adelmann, 22553 Denmark Ave. is requesting to rezone 45 acres of his
property from the existing 1-1 (Light Industry) zoning designation to an R-3 (High-
Density) designation. The proposed R-3 designation would provide a possibility for a
high-density townhome development.
The attached staff report to the Planning Commission dated July 14, 1998 reviews the
specifics of the rezone application and recommend approval of the request. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing on July 14, 1998 to review the proposal.
The Planning Commission reviewed, but did not support a motion to rezone from 1-1
(Light Industrial) to R-3 (High Density) for the 45 acres at a public hearing on July 14,
1998, due to the fact that the property was not approved for a Comprehensive Plan
amendment. Reasons for the denial of the Comprehensive Plan amendment included the
following:
a) Almost all of the 45 acres is currently located outside of the current MUSA boundary;
coupled with the fact that the city was recently granted a large amount of MUSA
supplying the city with enough developable land for the next 5 to 10 years;
b) The City is currently undergoing a Comprehensive Plan update and that this
possibility could be further examined during that process;
c) The Commission felt that even though the RLK Inc. numbers identified sufficient
Industrial land acreage until the year 2020, that this property still maintained the
potential for an Industrial land use due to the presence of an active rail line.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Council needs to determine, based on the information provided, whether to confirm
the Planning Commission's recommendation or to reject the recommendations of denial
and direct staff to prepare findings and conclusions based on their stated reasons to
approve this request. If Council confirms the Planning Commission recommendation, a
resolution citing reasons for denial will be forwarded to Council on August 17, 1998.
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Associate Planner
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TO:
City Planning Commission
FROM:
Mike Schultz, Associate Planner
DATE:
July 14, 1998
RE:
Application to Rezone Adelmann
Properties
Plan nine Department Review
Applicant:
Robert Adelmann
22553 Denmark Ave.
Eureka Township
Attachments:
1. Rezone Application
2. Zoning Map
3. Conditional and Permitted Uses
Location of Property:
The property is located at the southeast
corner of the intersection of Denmark Ave. and
Ash St. In the northwest corner of Section 6,
Township 113 N, Range 19 W. The property
runs south along Denmark Ave.lC.S.A.H. 31
and is situated south ofthe abandoned rail line
spur and adjacent to the active C.P. Rail Line.
Size of Property:
65 total acres
Comprehensive Plan:
Subject to amendment application
Current Land Use:
Agriculture
Suggested Zoning Change:
20 of the 65 acres is suggested to be
rezoned from 1-1 (Light Industry) to R-l (Low
density) residential. The remaining acreage is
suggested to be rezoned from 1-1 (Light
Industry) to R-3 (High density) Residential.
Area Currently Bounded By:
Industrial zoning to the east with
Dakota Electric, residential to the direct north
and agriculture to the south and across the road
to the west.
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Terrain: Terrain is generally flat with little elevation
change toward the south portion of the property.
Citl}. of FarminiJ.ton 325 Oak Street · Farmington} MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · FaK (612) 463-2591
Area Currently Bounded By:
Industrial zoning to the east with
Dakota Electric, residential to the direct
north and agriculture to the south and across
the road to the west.
Terrain:
Terrain is generally flat with little
elevation change toward the south portion of
the property.
Additional Comments:
Mr. Adelmann is requesting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from the existing
Industrial land use designation to the suggested Low Density (20 acres) and High Density
(45 acres) designations. The north portion of the Adelmann property has been identified
as an Industrial land use since at least the1980 Comprehensive Plan in which the City
anticipated an industrial user with rail line transportation needs.
Mr. Adelmann will dedicate 10 acres of the north property to St. Michael's Church, with
the church having an option for an additional 10 acres. Mr. Adelmann anticipates a
higher density use, such as townhomes to take place on the remainder of the property.
There is existing MUSA on the north property where the proposed church will be located.
MUSA would need to be applied for to the Metropolitan Council on the remaining
acreage if development were to occur.
The city currently has 189 acres of developed Industrial land use with 330 acres of vacant
Industrial, this is including the 65 acres of Mr. Adelmann's property. If the 65 acres of
property is amended the available vacant Industrial property is cut to 265 acres, almost all
of which is located on the south side ofC.S.A.H. 50, adjacent to the Farmington
Industrial Park.
RLK, Inc., the City's consulting firm during the Comprehensive Plan Update, has
projected that the City's need for Industrial land by the year 2020 is 496 acres. Though
the City would be taking a step back in what the projected "overage" industrial land need
would be, the redesignation of Industrial land else where during the Comprehensive Plan
Update is possible within the Agricultural areas.
The actual amount of industrial acreage needed is projected to be only 248 acres. This
assumption is based on nationally recognized employee/land ratios developed by the
Urban Land Institute and projected number of employees calculated by the Metropolitan
Council. (See Industrial Land Projections portion of the Community Profile).
Adjacent land uses surrounding the property may be viewed as being more conducive to
Residential (and Institutional) than to an Industrial land use. The north side of Ash St.
contains higher density housing with townhomes and an apartment complex. The
northwest corner of the Denmark Ave. and Ash St. intersection proposes low density
housing, and farther north on Denmark Ave. is the Farmington High School. The Dakota
Electric property would remain Industrial, but should be viewed as light Industrial mix
with office use in the front and equipment storage in the rear.
The City Thoroughfare Plan calls for Ash St. to become a minor arterial and the portion
of Denmark adjacent to the property to become a minor collector. It is anticipated that
the rail line use will remain steady if not increased in use during the next several years.
Water and sewer usage is expected to be lower with Institutional and Residential use than
the planned Industrial use.
Requested Action:
Although the City may be taking a step back in what it's projected Industrial land use
"overage" needs will be by the year 2020, staff is confident that the remaining Industrial
areas plus future alternative Industrial areas will suffice for the actual expected land area
need for the City. City staff recommends forwarding an approval to the City Council to
amend the Comprehensive Plan for the Robert Adelmann properties from Industrial to
Low Density and High Density Residential based on the projected Industrial land use
needs of the City subject to Metropolitan Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment application.
City of Farmington
Community Profile
July 1998
Population, Households, Employment and land Use Projections
The summary table shows the projected population and land use needs for residential, commercial, parks and
industrial land in Farmington through the year 2020.
SUMMARY OF PROJECTED POPULATION AND LAND USE NEEDS
existing 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
Population 9996 12084 15912 19740 23576 27412
Households 3570 4300 5675 7050 8420 9790
Additional Park land 430 533 565 598 630 663
Commercial Acres 36 59 82 86 92 98
Industrial Acres 189 288 400 422 458 496
Residential Acres 1225 1374 1813 2252 2690 3128
Density 2.91 3.13 3.13 3.13 3.13 3.13
EXISTING LAND USE INVENTORY
Land Use Total Acres
Agriculture 1120
Agriculture Preserve 1275
Existing Commercial 36
Vacant Commercial 25
Existing Industrial 189
Vacant Industrial 330
Existing Low Density
Residential 1016
Vacant Low Density
Residential 800
Existing High Density
Residential 41
Vacant High Density
Residential 182
Rural Estate 168
Natural Open
Spaces/Water 1315
Park Space 430
Public/Semi-Public 304
ROW/Miscellaneous 655
TOTAL 7886
This existing land use inventory shows all land within the City Limits of Farmington.
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City of Farmington
Community Profile
July 1998
projected # of
employees 1134 1216 1284 1353 1441 1530
Employees per Acre 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
Commercial Acres 36 39 41 43 46 49
These retail/office land projections are based on nationally recognized ratios developed by the
Urban Land Institute. The first column is the projected number of employees calculated by the Metropolitan
Council. The second column is the rate of land per employee developed by the Urban Land Institute.
The third column calculates the amount of land acreage needed to accommodate the projected
number of employees.
INDUSTRIAL LAND PROJECTIONS
existing 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
projected # of
employees 980 997 1035 1086 1176 1268
Employees per acre 5.20 5.19 5.17 5.15. 5.13 5.11
Industrial Acres 189 192 200 211 229 248
These industrial land projections are based on nationally recognized ratios developed by the
Urban Land Institute. The first column is the projected number of employees calculated by the Metropolitan
Council. The second column is the rate of land per employee developed by the Urban Land Institute.
The third column calculates the amount of land acreage needed to accommodate the projected
number of employees.
Housing
Housing Units By
Type 1990 Percent 1997 Percent
One Unit Detached 1551 74%
Total Single Family 1551 74% 2916 81%
One Unit Attached 109 5%
2-4 unit building 118 6%
5-49 unit building 262 13%
50+ unit building 54 3%
Total Multi Family 543 26% 692 19%
Total 2094 3608
source: 1990 Census and Building Permit data from the City of Farmington
To maintain density of 3.4 units per acre need to increase the production of multi family or reduce lot size
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City of Farmington
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator fIl-
Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator pJ)
August 3, 1998
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Glenview Townhomes and Commercial Final Plat
INTRODUCTION
The Glenview Townhomes & Commercial Final Plat is brought forward to the City Council for
approval. The property is located east of Trunk Highway 3, north of County Road 72 and south
of the Wausau Property.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Tim Giles, Developer for Glenview Townhomes, is proposing an 89-unit townhome
development on 11.89 acres. The proposed commercial area consists of 2.41 acres and is zoned
B-1 and the proposed residential area consists of 9.48 acres and is zoned R-3 with a density of
9.39 units/acre which falls below the maximum density of 14 units/acre allowed in an R-3 zone.
The proposed commercial area is located at the west end of the property along the frontage road
of Trunk Highway 3.
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The site is bounded by single-family development to the south (facing away from proposed
development), commercial warehousing to the north and the proposed Bristol Square
Townhomes development to the east and the Trunk Highway 3 Frontage Road to the west.
Private streets for the development are proposed to be 24 feet in width and constructed with curb
and gutter. A 16-foot connecting travelway at the southwestern edge of the property connects
two 24-foot roadways in order to provide adequate circulation for emergency vehicles.
The project is west of and will be interconnected with the proposed Bristol Square Townhome
development. This will allow traffic to access both sites at numerous locations. However, during
the construction of Glenview Townhomes, the Developer has proposed that no construction
traffic access the Bristol Square development, therefore requiring that Glenview construction
traffic be routed to the Trunk Highway 3 Frontage Road. The Developer will utilize the Trunk
Highway 3 Frontage Road by constructing the interior street system in Glenview at one time
rather than phasing the project from the east end of the site to the west as originally planned.
MNDOT has reviewed the information forwarded by the City regarding improvements to the
frontage road and has indicated a willingness to consider the frontage road improvements for
eligibility as a cooperative agreement project. This would include improvements at the
intersection of Trunk Highway 3 and Willow Street. The design would realign the frontage road
easterly after the intersection to allow for better sight and stacking distance for frontage road
vehicles, similar to the geometrics at Elm, Spruce or Larch intersections along trunk Highway 3.
Additional property would need to be acquired from Wausau Supply Company to accomplish the
desired layout. There are three possible scenarios for funding the frontage road improvements:
1. Require Mr. Giles to pay for the improvements to the frontage road because his development
will generate the most traffic from the land uses along the roadway. Mr. Giles has stated that
he supports the frontage road improvement and agrees to pay his proportionate share of the
cost; however, he feels that the cost should be born by all affected and benefiting properties
(see attached letter), not just his development.
2. The City includes the project in the 1999 CIP and assesses Mr. Giles, Wausau Supply
Company and other benefiting properties for the costs of the improvements. Wausau has not
expressed interest in this project to date and, therefore, condemnation for the right-of-way
may be necessary.
3. The City includes the project in the 1999 CIP and MNDOT provides funding assistance
through the cooperative agreements program. The earliest the project could be included in
MNDOT's program is fiscal year 2000, which would allow construction after July 1, 1999.
The proposed project would be evaluated along with all other applications and it is not
guaranteed that MNDOT will select the project for the 2000 fiscal year. The remainder of
the costs not funded by MNDOT would need to be assessed to the Glenview project, Wausau
or both.
The frontage road issues have not been resolved at this time, and final plat approval should be
contingent upon the resolution of the funding issues for the frontage road by the City Council.
The Engineering Division has reviewed the construction plans and has requested numerous
revisions. Therefore, the final plat approval should be contingent on the resolution of
engineering issues and compliance with any required revisions to the construction plans.
ACTION REQUESTED
City staff recommends approval of the Glenview Townhomes and Commercial Final Plat
contingent upon the following:
I. The resolution of the Trunk Highway 3 frontage road issue with MNDOT, Mr. Giles and
Wausau Supply Company. The Developer must agree to waive any and all objections to the
assessments for the construction of the frontage road as determined by the City Council,
including the claim that the assessments exceed the benefit to all properties within the
project area; this would include the Wausau property.
2. That the frontage road be constructed in 1999.
3. That the City Engineer approves the resolution of engineering issues and compliance with
any required revisions to the construction documents.
4. That Final Plat approval is contingent upon the preparation and execution of the
Development Contract and approval of the construction plans.
Res~, ~
Lee Smick, AICP
Planning Coordinator
RESOLUTION NO.
APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND AUTHORIZING SIGNING OF FINAL PLAT
GLENVIEW TOWNHOMES & COMMENRCIAL FINAL PLAT
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 August, 1998 at 7:00 P,M.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member _ introduced and Member _ seconded the following:
WHEREAS, the fmal plat of Glenview Townhomes & Commercial is now before the Council for review
and approval; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing of the Planning Commission was held on the 24th day of February, 1998
after notice of the same was published in the official newspaper of the City and proper notice sent to
surrounding property owners; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the preliminary and fmal plat; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has rendered an opinion that the proposed plat can be feasibly served by
municipal service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above fmal plat be approved and that the requisite
signatures are authorized and directed to be affixed to the fmal plat with the following stipulations:
I. The resolution of the Trunk Highway 3 frontage road issue with MNDOT, Mr. Giles and Wausau
Supply Company. The Developer must agree to waive any and all objections to the assessments for
the construction of the frontage road as determined by the City Council, including the claim that the
assessments exceed the benefit to all properties within the project area.
2. That the frontage road be constructed in 1999.
3. That the City Engineer approves the resolution of engineering issues and compliance with any required
revisions to the construction documents.
4. That Final Plat approval is contingent upon the preparation and execution of the Development
Contract and approval of the construction plans.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the 3rd day of
August, 1998.
Mayor (Acting)
Attested to the _ day of August, 1998.
City Administrator
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March 31. 1998
Mr. David Olson, Community Development Director
Mr. Lee Mann, City Engineer
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Fannington. MN 55024
Re: GJenview TownhomelCommercial Development
Dear Sirs:
The proposed Glenview TownhomelCommercial Development accesses the existing frontage
road on the west end of the project. Recent discussions with the City of Fanninl,.ton, MNDOT
and myself have identified increased traffic and potentia! problems with tbe current frontage
road configurations at the adjoining streets. Discussions have explored altema~ive ",ontage road
improvements to address this increase in traffic.
The improvement of the frontage road and redesign of the connecting intersections is an integral
part of the commercjal andlo.r industrial sites along this frontage road. The frontage road
is also an important link for traffic ciculation for the proposed Glenview Townhome and
Wexford Square developments. T support the frontage road improvement project and agree to
pay my proportionate share of the cost; however, I feci the cost should be born by all affected
and benefiting properties. Further I would encournge the City ofF8J1J1ington to initiate a
cooperative agreement with MNOOT to provide fWlding for this project and minimize the local
cost 8hare for this project. Additional local fWlding may need to be explored to assist in the
completion of the frontage road improvement.
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact me at.
Sincerely.
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Tim Giles
T.e. CONSTRUCTION
cc: Bruce R. Bullert. Community Partners Designs, Inc.
TO:
City Planning Commission
FROM:
Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator
DATE:
July 14, 1998
RE:
Glenview Townhomes and
Commercial Final Plat
Plannine: Department Review
Applicant:
Tim Giles
TC Construction
8343 210th St. W.
Lakeville, MN 55044
(612) 808-1317
Engineer:
Bruce Bullert
Community Partners Designs
405 Division Street
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-6044
Referral Comments:
1. Lee Mann, City Engineer
Attachments:
1. Glenview Townhomes and
Commercial Final Plat
2. Letter from Mr. Giles
Location of Property:
East of Trunk Hwy. 3 and north of Co. Rd.
72 and south of the Wausau Property (S~ of
the N~ of the NW~ of Section 32,
Township 114 N, Range 19 W)
Size of Property:
11.89 acres
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Number of Units / Density:
89/9.39 VA (units per acre)
Existing Zoning:
B-1 (Limited Business)
R-3 (High-Density Residential)
Comprehensive Plan:
Commercial, High Density Residentia
CitlJ. of Farmint}.ton 325 Oak Street · Farmington} MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · Fa/( (612) 463-2591
Surrounding Land Uses:
The site is bounded by single-family
development to the south (facing away from
proposed development), commercial
warehousing to the north, undeveloped open
space to the east (currently proposed
rezoning to R-3). Across Trunk Hwy. 3 are
single-family residents.
Current Land Use:
Undeveloped Open Space, Car Sales Lot,
and LP Gas Distribution Facility
Terrain:
Topography on the site is quite flat with
little or no elevation change
Project Description:
Glenview Townhomes is a proposed 89-unit
private townhome development located on
the east side of the City. The developer is
not proposing to phase the development at
this time. The commercial area on the west
will be either sold and/or developed by Mr.
Giles.
Additional Comments:
Glenview Townhomes is proposing an 89-unit private development along with a
proposed commercial area on 11.89 acres. The proposed commercial area consists of
2.41 acres and is zoned B-1 and the proposed residential area consists of 9.48 acres and is
zoned R-3 with a density of 9.39 units/acre which falls below the current requirement of
14 units/acre in an R-3. The proposed commercial area is located at the west end of the
property along the frontage road of Trunk Highway 3.
Private streets are proposed for the development and are measured at 24 feet in width and
constructed with curb and gutter. A 16-foot lane at the southern edge of the property
connects two 24- foot roadways in order to provide adequate circulation for emergency
vehicles.
At the June 23, 1998 Planning Commission meeting, discussions concerning the traffic
flow of construction vehicles between Glenview and the adjacent Bristol Square
development surfaced at the schematic plan presentation for Bristol Square. Initially,
both developments contracted the same engineer, therefore, initial design of the projects
showed them phasing from the shared property line. This allowed construction access for
Glenview to move through the Bristol Square development and access onto County Road
72. However, conditions have changed with the hiring of a new engineer for Mr. Allen,
Developer of Bristol Square. At the June 23rd meeting, Mr. Allen stated that he is against
allowing any construction traffic from Glenview to access through his development to
reach County Road 72. His reasons include the following:
1. Additional construction traffic from the Glenview development may cause increased
wear on the roadway system in Bristol Square that Mr. Allen would have to incur.
2. Marketing the Bristol Square site might become more difficult with construction
traffic from Glenview accessing the site.
However, Mr. Allen insured the Planning Commission that the interconnection of the two
developments was important for the movement of traffic, but while the developments
were being constructed, construction traffic from Glenview would not be allowed.
Therefore, City staff recommended that a meeting be set up with Mr. Giles immediately
to determine a different access for the Glenview construction traffic. A meeting was held
on June 29, 1998 where Mr. Giles stated that he would not access the Bristol Square site.
He will utilize the Trunk Highway 3 frontage road by constructing the interior street
system in Glenview at one time rather than phasing the project from the east end of the
site to the west as originally planned.
MNDOT has reviewed the information forwarded by the City regarding improvements to
the frontage road and has determined that the frontage road should be improved at the
intersection of Trunk Highway 3 and Willow Street. This design would realign the
frontage road easterly after the intersection to allow for better sight and stacking distance
for frontage road vehicles. Additional property would need to be acquired from Wausau
Supply Company to accomplish this improvement. The improvement would be similar
the one constructed at Trunk Highway 3 and Elm Street completed earlier this year.
There are three possible scenarios for funding this improvement:
1. Require Mr. Giles to pay for the improvements to the frontage road because his
development will generate the most traffic from the land uses along the roadway. Mr.
Giles has stated that he supports the frontage road improvement and agrees to pay his
proportionate share of the cost; however, he feels that the cost should be born by all
affected and benefiting properties (see attached letter).
2. The City approves of the project in the CIP and assesses Mr. Giles and Wausau
Supply Company. Wausau has not expressed interest in this project to date and,
therefore, condemnation for right-of-way may be a necessity.
3. The City approves of the project in the CIP and MNDOT provides funding assistance,
which would have to be placed in MNDOT's CIP and listed on a needs basis by
MNDOT. The soonest the project could be included in MNDOT's program is fiscal
year 2000, which would allow construction after July 1, 1999. The remainder of the
costs not funded by MNDOT would need to be assessed to the Glenview project,
Wausau or both.
As illustrated, the frontage road has not been resolved at this time, and final plat approval
should be contingent upon the resolution of the frontage road funding issues by the City
Council.
Requested Action:
City staff recommends approval of the Glenview Townhomes and Commercial Final Plat
contingent upon the following:
1. The resolution of the Trunk Highway 3 frontage road issue with MNDOT, Mr. Giles
and Wausau Supply Company.
2. The frontage road being completed by 1999.
3. All major engineering issues have been resolved and Final Plat approval at the City
Council will be contingent on the preparation and execution of the Development
Contract and approval of the construction plans.
TO: Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator
FROM: Lee M. Mann, P.E.,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Review of Final Plat for Glenview
Townhomes
DATE: July 10, 1998
The engineering staff has reviewed the Charleswood Development plans relative to final plat issues.
Engineering staff recommends approval of the plat at the planning commission level with the
following comments:
1. It is recommended that final plat approval be contingent on the resolution of the frontage road
issues and construction of the project in 1999.
2. Easements need to be granted to the City for all public utilities.
3. Final plat approval at the Council level will be contingent on the preparation and execution of the
Development Contract and approval of the construction plans by the engineering division.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lee M. Mann, P .E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
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TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: John F. Erar, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Proposed 1999 City Budget - Distribution
DATE: August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
Per City Code requirements, the City Administrator is required to submit a consolidated annual
budget identifying proposed revenues and expenditures, and planned operations and activities for
the next fiscal year.
DISCUSSION
In keeping with Council policy direction, the key factors that guided the preparation of the
proposed budget were:
1. a commitment to maintain the 1999 local tax capacity rate at the same level as in 1998, while
continuing to provide the highest possible levels of service;
2. a fiscal goal that works toward establishing the General Fund balance designated for working
capital at no less than 25% of planned 1999 General Fund expenditures;
3. a commitment to maintain the 1999 debt service levy at no more than 25% of the total city
levy;
4. a comprehensive review of the condition of capital equipment to ensure the most cost-
effective and consistent replacement schedule is followed;
5. a team approach that encourages strategic planning to meet immediate and long-term
operational, infrastructure and facility needs; and
6. a management philosophy that actively supports the implementation of Council policies and
goals and recognizes the need to be responsive to changing community conditions/concerns.
Proposed 1999 City Budget highlights include:
~ A proposed reduction in the City's local tax capacity rate from 33.6 percent in 1998 to 32.5
percent in 1999. This marks the second consecutive year in which the City's tax rate will be
reduced by a full 1.1 percentage point, for an effective 3.3 percent reduction from the prior
year.
~ A proposed reduction in solid waste residential pick-up rates is proposed in the 1999 Solid
Waste Enterprise Fund Budget. This reduction is the result of a financial review of enterprise
fund operations which suggests that a monthly rate reduction of $1.50 for residential
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1999 Proposed Annual Budget
August 3, 1998
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customers with 30 and 60 gallon containers, and a monthly rate reduction of $2.50 for
residential customers with 90 gallon containers is appropriate at this time. From a residential
rate perspective, these proposed reductions will bring the City's rate structure in line with
neighboring communities. This reduction still provides for an adequate return to the fund,
and maintains operating margins for solid waste activities well within fiscal guidelines.
~ The designation of approximately $65,000 to fund balance in the 1999 General Fund Budget
that will increase fund balance reserves from 13.2% in 1998 to 14.6% of planned 1999
expenditures. This financial designation continues to move the City to an overall fund
balance reserve goal of no less than 25% of planned budgetary expenditures in the next fiscal
year.
~ The proposed purchase of new playground equipment, with any excess earnings earmarked
to Ice Arena operations funded entirely through a transfer from Liquor Store operations.
Funding is authorized through retained earnings from Liquor Store operations per City
Council policy established several years ago. This marks the second year in which retained
earnings will be used for the purchase of new playground equipment upgrades, and the first
year that Liquor Store earnings are at a level capable of providing financial support for Ice
Arena operations without having to resort to General Fund subsidization.
~ Significant expenditures for public facility structures, primarily roof replacement, for the
Farmington Library, Senior Center and Fire Station are proposed to ensure that the structural
integrity of public facilities remains uncompromised.
LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
One particular issue that has again created a significant challenge in the budgeting process was
the financial impacts of legislative changes in the local government tax formula. Estimates
provided by Dakota County indicate that the City will lose another $500,000 in new tax capacity
value due to legislative changes in the property classification tax rate formula. Over two years,
this represents a loss of over $1.2 million in new tax base from what the City would have
expected to receive in new tax capacity growth under pre-legislative changes.
In response, City staff has taken a very conservative approach in developing the budget
document, and even with this significant legislative change was able to reduce the local tax
capacity rate.
More in-depth information and highlights are contained within the Proposed 1999 Budget
document that will be formally presented to Council at the August 3, 1998 Council meeting. In
order to provide Council with an opportunity to more fully review the proposed document, a
Council budget workshop has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at 6:30 p.m.
ACTION REOUESTED
Accept receipt of the Proposed 1999 Budget document that will be formally presented to Council
at the August 3, 1998 Council meeting.
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Mayor and Councilmembers
1999 Proposed Annual Budget
August 3, 1998
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The scheduling of a Council workshop to review the proposed 1999 Budget on Wednesday,
August 19, 1998 at 6:30 in the Council Chambers has already been approved. If Council
members have questions on the proposed budget prior to the workshop date, please contact
Finance Director Roland or me at your convenience.
ubmitted,
'000 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
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TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
City Administrator~
FROM: David L. Olson
Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Dakota County Environmental Testing Report - Presentation
DATE: August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
Ron Spong of the Dakota County Environmental Management Division of the
Department of Physical Development will be presenting the results of the County's
Preliminary Investigation and Site Assessment of an area in Northeast Farmington.
DISCUSSION
The firm of Dames and Moore was retained by Dakota County Environmental
Management Division to conduct a Phase I Preliminary Investigation and Assessment of
an area of Farmington and Empire Township that encompassed approximately 100 acres.
The area was bounded by First Street to the west, Spruce Street to the south, Fifth Street
to the east and the Vermillion River to the north.
Dames and Moore reviewed a number of different sources of historical data, collected
and analyzed groundwater and private well samples as well as completed testing at
various points along the Vermillion River.
Mr. Spong will present a summary of the results of this preliminary investigation and
outline the plan for additional investigations and studies for the area in question.
BUDGET IMPACT
Any possible budget impact to the City is unknown at this point.
ACTION REQUESTED
For information only.
Respectfully submitted, e::-
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Community Development Director
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FINAL REPORT - AREA G: PHASE I
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGA TION
AND SITE ASSESSMENT
NORTHEAST FARMINGTON. MINNESOTA
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dames & Moore was retained by the Dakota Co~ty Environmental Management
Department (Dakota County) to conduct a Phase I Preliminary Investigation and Assessment
of Northeast Farmington, Minnesota (targeted area). The purpose of Dames & Moore's
Phase I Preliminary Investigation and Assessment was to evaluate what existing or historical
activities within this area may potentially present adverse risks to human health through soil
or groundwater contamination resulting from ingestion or exposure from future site
development of hazardous materials or wastes, also known as a "Recognized Environmental
Condition. "
The Phase I Preliminary Investigation and Assessment was performed in accordance with
ASTM StmdardE 1527-97 and Dames & Moore's proposal dated August 20, 1997, revised
September 4, 1997, and authorized by Dakota County on September 11, 1997.
The Area G area that was investigated encompasses approximately 100 acres and is bounded
by First Street to the west, Spruce Street to the south, Fifth Street to the east, and the
Vermillion River to the north (Figure 1). Additional detail of Area G and the surrounding area
in Farmington is provided in the folded pocket map. The Vermillion River flows to the
northeast. Surficial sediments of Farmington, Minnesota consist mostly of Late Wisconsinan
Des Moines Lobe outwash deposits consisting primarily of stratified sands with gravels. These
outwash deposits represent a lower glacial-fluvial geomorphic surface that was cut into older
Late Wisconsinan Superior Lobe outwash deposits. Quaternary (Holocene) alluvium is present
along the Vennillion River in the flood plain. In most areas within the study area these flood
plain deposits have been covered with fill.
The surficial deposits cover a bedrock valley that on a regional basis roughly coincides with
the present course of the Vennillion River. In Farmington, the floor of the paleovalley is
approximately 150 to 200 feet below ground surface and is represented by the confluence of
two bedrock channels that were incised into the Prairie du Chien Group dolomites.
Project Number 33519-013-134
Dakota County Environmental Management Department
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DAMES & MOORE
FINAL REPORT - AREA G: PHASE I
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGA TION
AND SITE ASSESSMENT
NORTHEAST FARMINGTON. MINNESOTA
Potential risks to human health include several sources of groundwater contamination from
old dump sites, underground storage tanks (USTs), aboveground storage tanks (ASTs),
former coal piles, former railroad activities, grain storage, agricultural chemicals,
chlorinated solvents of an undetermined origin, and possible unsealed fire-prevention wells
and cisterns. A 6O-inch storm sewer pipeline that discharges into the Vermillion River
appears to serve as a groundwater collector and conduit for low levels of dissolved
contaminants. Physical safety hazards are present within the channel of the Vermillion
River north of the Elm Park Dump due and include sharp rusty metal objects and tripping
hazards (such as rebar) originating from refuse material that was scoured from the bank fill
and redeposited in the river. The Vermillion River is a Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources-designated trout stream.
Historical Sanborn Fire Insurance maps indicate that six five-inch diameter wells having a
depth of 45 feet were present in the downtown area as of 1917. The depth of an additional
10-inch diameter well was not reported, but it was likely deeper. The status of these
historical wells is not known. However, but it is probable that they were not sealed and
abandoned to current standards and thus could serve as a potential vertical conduit for
contaminant migration within the surficial aquifer. Sanborn maps also indicate that various
frre wells and cisterns were present in the Farmington downtown area before this time.
Most of these wells were located in the streets and any surficial evidence for them has likely
been paved over.
Groundwater in the Area G portion of Farmington, Minnesota is typically encountered
within 10 to 15 feet of the ground surface (depending on l~tion). _ The sandy soils are
highly permeable to surface water infiltration. Public water supply wells and one industrial
well have open boreholes that are within 10 feet of the Quaternary sedimentlPrairie du
Chien bedrock aquifer contact. These wells have the potential to draw groundwater (and
possibly contaminants) from the surficial aquifer into the bedrock aquifer under sustained
pumping. The Prairie du Chien (bedrock) Aquifer serves as the public drinking water
supply.
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A hydraulic connection exists between the Vermillion River and the surficial aquifer.
During periods oflow river flow, groundwater discharges into the river (a gaining stream).
Based on hydrographs, this condition is most common in the fall and winter months. During
periods of high river flow, this condition is reversed and surface water enters the aquifer
under bank storage conditions (a losing stream). Hydrographs indicate that this condition
is most likely during the melting of the snow pack in late winter, and again during the
summer months following periods of thunderstorm activity. Flow characteristics of the
Vermillion River are asymmetric and are characterized by a rapid rise and gradual decline
of water levels.
A combination of stream elevation, stream gaging, nested piezometer installation,
groundwater level measurements, and seepage meter data was used to assess hydraulic
interactions between the aquifer (groundwater) and the river (s~3:ce wa~r). These results
indicate that the Vermillion River in Fannington has a hydraulic gradient of 0.0017 feet/feet
(rise over run, October 17, 1997, measurement). Stream gaging measurements with a
current meter, showed progressive downstream declines in river flow volume within Area
G. Measured hydraulic conductivities are consistent with those for a sandy aquifer.
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Groundwater elevations indicate that groundwater flow in Area G is northeast toward the
Vermillion River. A 6O-inch sewer line exerts a significant effect on groundwater within
Area G and acts as a large tile drain on the hydraulic regime. This sewer line discharges
into the vermillion River and is a known contaminant interceptor based on MPCA file
information.
Water chemistry of the vermillion River is characterized by a relatively high dissolved
oxygen content, a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, and slightly reducing conditions (with
respect to iron). River water had pH values ranging between 7.02 and 8.01 units, and
oxidation-reduction potential (Eh) values of +86 m V to +105 m V. Rust-coated (i.e., oxidized)
rebar rods driven into the river bed were reduced to a gray color in the river environment
suggesting an iron-reducing environment. In contrast, November 1997 groundwater samples
indicated that Elm Park Dump groundwater was highly oxidized (Le., Eh values of +600
mV to +630 mV). December 1997 groundwater samples had Eh valuesfor the dump
ranged from +560 mV to +580 mY. These laboratory results are suspect as they are
contrary to what was measured and observed in the field. In addition, positive Eh values of
this magnitude (If correct) would geochemica11y preclude the generation of methane gas at
the dump site.
Several recognized environmental conditions (RECs) were identified within Area G. It is
recommended that the following areas be investigated in order to protect public health.
. Investigate source(s) of halogenated compounds in the groundwater as these present the
most significant risk to human health. Such an investigation will likely require the
installation of a monitoring well network.
. Investigate the status and condition of the old fire wells and cisterns located in
downtown Farmington. These wells if unsealed, have the potential for serving as
vertical conduits for contaminant transport.
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. Assess the potential for cross contamination between the bedrock and surficial aquifers by
installing at least one set of nested piezometers in the downtown area.
· Remove Elm Park Dump derived-debris from the Vennillion River channel and adopt
long-term measures to prevent future waste deposition into the river. This could be
accomplished through the excavation and removal of deposited debris from the former (and
now filled) floodplain and wetland area.
· Remove debris at the Kuchera Dump site.
· Monitor storage and waste-handling practices at Willy's Minneapolis.
· Inspect the outlet to the 60-inch storm sewer to determine whether petroleum product is
being discharged to the Vermillion River.
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TO:
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.cLfarmington.mn.us
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FROM:
SUBJECT:
Draft ordinance regulating train whistles
DATE:
August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
As directed, I have drafted a proposed ordinance regulating the sounding of train whistles within the City. I
have also drafted an accompanying resolution documenting the basis for the City Council's action.
DISCUSSION
The draft ordinance is modeled after the ordinance recently adopted by the City of St. Paul. The only
difference between the draft and the St. Paul ordinance is that the draft would only limit rail company
practices between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. This time frame is not based on any other city or state
restriction, but rather is simply a suggestion that I am offering for council consideration.
I considered the time frames we usually insert in development agreements, but decided against recommending
them to the Council due to their complexity. For your reference, city development agreements typically
restrict major construction related activity as follows:
Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M.
8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.
Not Allowed
Obviously, the Council can choose to change or discard the proposed time frame restriction.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
ACTION REOUIRED
Amend and adopt the attached resolution and ordinance as deemed appropriate by the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
9.2.2:~~~
City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8,
CHAPTER 7 OF THE FARMINGTON CITY CODE PROVIDING
FOR THE REGULATION OF RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE
WHISTLES AT GRADE CROSSINGS IN THE CITY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 8, Chapter 7 of the Farmington City Code is amended to add
a new section to read as follows:
8-7-3: SOUNDING LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLES: Between the
hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., no person shall sound or
blow any whistle of any locomotive within the city limits, except as a
warning of imminent and immediate danger to life or property. The
sounding of any locomotive whistle shall be prima facie evidence that it was
sounded by the engineer operating the locomotive.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage.
ADOPTED this
City of Farmington.
day of
, 1998, by the City Council of the
CITY OF FARMINGTON
BY:
Gerald Ristow, Mayor
ATTEST:
, Clerk
63895.02
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(Reserved for Recording Data)
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
OF ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF RAILROAD
LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLES AT GRADE CROSSINGS IN THE CITY
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Farmington finds that the
sounding of railroad locomotive whistles at grade crossings is on the increase. The
increased use of railroad locomotive whistles at grade crossings throughout the City
and especially in residential neighborhoods near railroad grade crossings has created
an atmosphere that is conducive neither to the quiet enjoyment of property nor to the
peace and dignity of the City. For the purposes of protecting and promoting the
safety, welfare and convenience of the public, and the safety, welfare and convenience
of the railroad employees operating locomotives in the City and in conformance with
Minn. Stat. ~ 219.567, the council finds it necessary to establish the following noise
regulation pertaining to railroad locomotive whistles.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Farmington:
1. The City hereby adopts the foregoing findings in support of Ordinance No.
, An Ordinance Amending Title 8, Chapter 7 of the Farmington City Code
Providing for the Regulation of Railroad Locomotive Whistles at Grade Crossings in
the City.
ADOPTED this day of
, 1998, by the City Council of the City
of Farmington.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
(SEAL)
BY:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.cLfarmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor & Councilmembers
City Administrator~
Robin Roland, Finance Director
Joel Jamnik, City Attorney
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Non Exclusive Gas Utility Franchise Ordinance
DATE:
August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
Background
The City of Farmington currently has a nonexclusive gas franchise ordinance with Peoples Natural
Gas Division of Northern Natural Gas Company. This gas franchise was adopted in November of
1978 and is in effect for twenty five years from that date.
In February of this year, Mr. Arne Hendrickson, Program Manager, Local Government and
Economic Development of Minnegasco contacted the City to inquire if the City would consider a
second gas franchise ordinance for Minnegasco to service the new Genstar development,
Charleswood. Minnegasco's request was forwarded to the City Council at the April 6, 1998
meeting and staff was authorized to work with Minnegasco on a second gas franchise ordinance.
In the course of discussions with Minnegasco, staff contacted Peoples Natural Gas to advise
them of Minnegasco's request and the City's review of the potential issues involved with two
natural gas providers in the municipality. Staff has had meetings with both Minnegasco and
Peoples to discuss issues of mutual concern to all parties.
DISCUSSION
Executive summary
There are three principal issues involved with allowing a second natural gas franchise in the City:
public safety, competition and excess capacity.
The public safety issue revolves around the dual piping of gas service into the community. With
two companies with pipes in the ground, confusion could exist in an emergency as to which
company to call. This ultimately could delay response to the emergency and result in a risk to the
community for the time required to remedy the situation. In recognition of the potential safety
hazards, the surrounding communities of Lakeville, Rosemount and Eagan do not allow dual
piping. Dakota County discourages dual piping, but would accede to the City's decision.
Currently, there exists a stretch of dual gas piping in Lakeville along CSAH 31. On June 12, 1998,
one of the lines was hit during the CSAH 31 reconstruction project. The contractor did not know
who owned the line and the resulting overall confusion caused unnecessary delay in response to
the potentially dangerous situation. Dual piping in the City would only increase the chances of
the potential problem illustrated by this incident.
Competition and the potential for lower natural gas prices for the consumer is another
consideration. Economic theory would have us believe that the more competitors offering the
same goods would drive the price of the goods down to the benefit of the consumer. On the
surface, that theory would seem to apply here. Two gas companies would give residents a
"choice" and price would be driven down.
However, residents would not be able to choose between the two gas companies as they
currently may choose between phone services or grocery stores. Piping to each development
would determine which one company would service the entire development. The developer would
determine the natural gas vendor for that development. In addition, the Public Utilities
Commission ultimately regulates all natural gas pricing in the state and little if any difference exists
between the rates seen by the end users of different companies.
Moreover, a practical consideration would be "Do we really want (or need) additional infrastructure
in the public right-of-way?" Future deregulation of the natural gas industry would have natural gas
vendors using one set of piping much like long-distance telephone service. Creation of dual
infrastructure now would increase costs which would need to be recovered in the future, which is
characterized by the industry as "stranded costs". These costs could actually lead to higher
natural gas rates for existing customers.
Even without consideration of the deregulation issue, creation of duplicate infrastructure does not
appear to be a desirable situation. The State Statute regulating Public Utilities addresses this
issue. Section 2168.01 reads as follows:
It is hereby declared to be in the public interest that public utilities be regulated as
hereinafter provided in order to provide the retail consumers of natural gas and
electric seNice in the state with adequate and reliable seNices at reasonable rates,
consistent with the financial and economic requirements of public utilities and their
need to construct facilities to provide such seNices or to otherwise obtain energy
supplies, to avoid unnecessary duplication of facilities which increase the
cost of seNice to the consumer and to minimize disputes between public utilities
which may result in inconvenience or diminish efficiency in seNice to the consumers.
Legal assessment
The City Council has the authority to determine if, and under what conditions, Minnegasco may
operate within the City.
State law provides that:
A corporation may be organized to * * * furnish power for public use, and any
work for supplying the public, by whatever means, with water, light, heat, or
power, including all requisite subways, pipes, or other conduits * * *. No
corporation formed for these purposes may construct, maintain, or operate a * * *
pipe line or other conduit * * * in or upon a street, al/ey, or other public ground of a
city, without first obtaining from the city a franchise confirming this right and
compensating the city for it. Minn.Stat. 9300.03 (1998)
As stated by the Minnesota Supreme Court, "The power to grant a franchise is a high legislative
trust, delegated to municipalities in this state. A municipality in this state thus has the authority to
grant franchises to those it deems best qualified and who willingly subject themselves to the
control vested in the municipality. City of Saint Paul v. Northern States Power Co., 462 N.W.2d
379, 383 (Minn. 1990).
In another case, the Minnesota Supreme Court observed~
Utilities furnishing such services must be subject to reasonable regulations in
order to properly protect the consumer and the public. Our statutes prohibit
unfranchised utilities from operating competitively in any city or viI/age in this state
and thereby foreclosing governmental control of these essential services.
Vil/aae of Blaine v. IndeDendent School Dist. No. 12. Anoka County. 138 N. W2d
32, 39 (Minn. 19651
The power to grant a franchise is protected by the authority to prevent non-franchised operations.
"If a municipality refuses to consent to an application from a private or municipal utility to provide
service within the boundaries of the municipality, it has the statutory authority to prevent the utility
from providing such service in competition with franchised utilities." City of Saint Paul v. Northern
States Power Co., 462 N.W.2d 379,383 (Minn. 1990).
Under the current statutes and case law, the City has the authority to deny a franchise to
Minnegasco, provided the denial is not based on any improper motive, but rather is based on
protecting the public health, safety, and welfare.
Conversely, the City has the authority, under the same statutes and case law, to grant an
additional franchise to Minnegasco if the City Council determines that an additional natural gas
provider would promote the health, safety and welfare of city residents. The statutes and
regulatory system of the state do prohibit or limit competition by granting exclusive service areas
to public utilities to the extent they once did, and the City's franchise with People's is specifically a
"non-exclusive" franchise.
In analyzing the non-exclusive franchise in the Blaine case, the Minnesota Supreme Court
concluded: "It is undisputed that the franchise in the instant case was nonexclusive in character.
The village itself could compete with North Central or could allow another gas utility to do so.
Villaoe of Blaine at paoe 44.
Obviously, either gas company could bring a legal action against the City for whatever decision
the Council makes. Ultimately, however, the City will be able to successfully defend and sustain
whatever policy decision the City Council makes regarding the issuance or denial of an additional
natural gas franchise, provided the decision is rational and intended to promote public health,
safety and welfare.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Farmington not grant a second nonexclusive
natural gas franchise to Minnegasco, Inc., at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robin Roland
Finance Director
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cc: Arne Hendrickson, Minnegasco
Dave Perron, Peoples Natural Gas
2665 145th Street West
P.O. Box 455
Rosemount, MN 55068-0455
612-423-8900
Fax: 612-423-6682
July 6, 1998
UTIUCORP UNITED
ENERGYDNE
Robin Roland
Director of Finance
City of Farmington
325 Oak St
Farmington, MN 55024
Re: Natural Gas Franchise Opportunity - Issues and Concerns
Dear Ms. Roland:
Peoples Natural Gas would like to thank you, John Erar and the other Farmington staff members
who attended and facilitated the meeting on June 26, 1998, with the city, Peoples Natural Gas
and Minnegasco. As the natural gas franchise holder in Farmington, we appreciated having the
opportunity to meet with the city to discuss Minnegasco's desire to obtain a franchise from the
city to run dual pipe to serve the Genstar subdivision. The enclosed attachment contains Peoples'
responses to the city's questions as contained in the June 26 fax from John Erar. Please feel free
to contact me (423-8920) if the city has follow-up questions orissues it would like to discuss.
Peoples values its relationship with the city and residents of Farmington. Thank you for the
opportunity to participate in developing a beneficial plan which will serve the community needs
now and in the future.
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Dave Perron
Director, Customer Operations
cc: John Erar, City Administrator
Joel Jamnik, City Attorney
City of Farmington
Natural Gas Franchise
Peoples Natural Gas Response
July 6, 1998
1. Public safety issues as it relates to dual piping concerns, i.e. detection, vendor response
and supporting facts.
In order to pipe anywhere within the city limits of Farmington, Minnegasco would need to
parallel Peoples' existing system which has been in place for several years.
A community having more than one company's pipe in the ground wastes precious time in
emergencies, prolonging the emergency and endangering citizens, emergency personnel and
property. Local fire and police could have difficulty figuring out which utility to contact in
dual piping situations. An example of this occurred in Spring Lake Township. Peoples
Natural Gas was notified of an underground leak. All utilities located their lines, and only
after the line was excavated did anyone discover the line belonged to Minnegasco.
An illustration of confusion over a line hit within Peoples' service area occurred in
Farmington on June 12, 1998. In this case, multiple utilities were located within blocks of
one another. The contractor was confused over which utility to contact and called everyone.
While Peoples responded quickly and made the area safe, this situation illustrates our
concern over the consequences of dual piping.
Please review the attached article from the May/June 1998, Underground Focus Magazine.
The incident that is highlighted occurred in Arteret, New Jersey but illustrates our concerns
on dual piping systems.
If there is an outage due to a line hit or system malfunction and a large number of residential
customers are affected, timely restoration of service is critical. More than one natural gas
system creates confusion and delays in restoring service.
Peoples would ask the city to review how their neighboring communities have handled this
Issue:
. Eagan, Rosemount and Lakeville do not allow dual piping due to the safety aspect.
Dakota County has honored the decision of these communities by not allowing dual
systems on county roads within these communities. If Farmington does not allow
dual piping, Dakota County will honor that decision for county roads in Farmington
as well. The only exception to this would be system integrity (low capacity and/or
pressure) situations where parallel lines may be required to maintain an existing
distribution system. A system integrity situation would be limited and should be
treated on an exception basis. As stated by Minnegasco at our June 26, 1998 meeting
with the city, Minnegasco's proposal is not a system integrity issue but strictly a
desire for growth.
. Peoples was approved and had some financial investment to pipe two projects on
170lh Street in Lakeville. When we discovered that we would be paralleling
Minnegasco's system to do this, we turned these projects over to Minnegasco. This
example illustrates Peoples' commitment to forego company growth in the interest of
safety.
2. Potential effect on emergency service responses if more than one natural gas vendor is
providing services and a discussion of how Minnegasco and Peoples would handle this
issue within the city, i.e. educational efforts and programs, training.
Training and educational programs are a requirement of the Department of Transportation
and Office of Pipeline Safety. All natural gas utilities offer this service to the communities
they serve. When more than one utility is serving a community, the training is redundant.
The process itself becomes more confusing as the training focuses on which utility has piped
a sub-division, rather than on the welfare of the entire city.
Peoples has seven employees that live in Farmington and could be available in emergency
situations. Our Rosemount service center is minutes away.
Where is the efficiency and effectiveness of having two gas companies respond to the same
emergency?
3. How the issues associated with inconsistent service delivery boundaries would be dealt
with by Minnegasco and Peoples. In effect, preventing the undesirable effect of having
two different vendors serving contiguous development subdivisions.
Because of the way Peoples' system is laid out, any natural gas main by a company other
than Peoples would entail duplication of Peoples' system. To prevent the undesirable effect
of having two different vendors serving contiguous development subdivisions, the city can
take steps now to minimize the impact of dual piping and ensure the well being of its
residents, similar to steps taken by Eagan, Rosemount and Lakeville.
Peoples and other utility companies are currently experiencing problems created by dual
systems within a community. Even with attempts to educate the residents, builders and
developers, there is still confusion about which utility is their provider.
City of Farmington
Natural Gas Franchise
Peoples Natural Gas Response
July 6, 1998
Page 2
4. For Peoples Natural Gas, discuss the level of capital investment your company has
made in Farmington and the effect competition would have on that investment, along
with any implications competition would have on your existing customer base.
Peoples has made a substantial investment in the City of Farmington:
. 343,200 feet (65 miles) of gas main
. 3,668 service lines
. Capital investment of $2.5 Million
. Currently serve 4,000 customers (meters)
. Over 600 residents have ServiceOne, our appliance repair program
Peoples' gas system in Farmington was intentionally designed to handle Farmington's gas
load for today and for the anticipated growth needs well into the future. For example, in
1992, Peoples installed a 4-inch natural gas line along 195th Street where the Genstar
development is located. Now, Minnegasco would like to run a natural gas line on Pilot Knob
Road from 175th Street down to 195th Street, then west to the Genstar development,
paralleling Peoples' line along Pilot Knob and 195th for approximately two miles.
5. For Minnegasco, discuss the issue of how competition would positively affect the end
consumer in terms of cost savings and the benefits that the community would
experience by having two natural gas vendors.
6. For both companies, discuss the key points of your position as it relates to the city
either granting or refusing a franchise agreement to Minnegasco. Please be brief and
keep your arguments focused on how your decision will ultimately affect the ratepayer,
the city's public and emergency response services and, in general, the community.
Franchise: Peoples Natural Gas believes that the needs of Farmington have been met over
the past 60 years. Our position is that an additional franchise offers no benefit to the
residents of Farmington. This is supported by natural gas deregulation and future customer
choice options. An example of this position occurred in Inver Grove Heights, whereby the
city elected to maintain only one natural gas provider.
Rate Payers: Stranded Costs: Peoples' system was built with the future in mind. Citizens
are cUlTently paying for these investments through our rates. Without future utilization of
this system (growth), many of these costs would be unnecessary, yet, the costs would
continue to be borne by CUlTent rate payers.
City of Farmington
Natural Gas Franchise
Peoples Natural Gas Response
July 6, 1998
Page 3
Peoples' last rate case was in 1991. This rate case addressed company expenses and
investments up to that point. Since 1991 Peoples has continued to design its distribution
systems to serve present and future needs, which includes approximately $240,000 for the
"Genstar" area. If Peoples is not allowed to utilize this investment, the associated costs
would be considered stranded.
Emergency Response Services: The neighboring communities of Eagan, Rosemount and
Lakeville do not allow dual piping for safety reasons. Dakota County has honored the
decision of these communities by not allowing dual systems on county roads in these
communities. If Farmington does not allow dual piping, the county will honor their decision
for county roads as well. Peoples' position is supported by Minnesota statute #216B.Ol,
which provides a legislative finding that regulation over natural gas is necessary for many
reasons, including to "avoid unnecessary duplication of facilities which increase the cost of
service to the consumer and to minimize disputes between public utilities which may result
in inconvenience or diminish efficiency and service to customers."
Minnegasco would need to parallel Peoples in order to pipe anywhere within the city limits
of Farmington. This could create confusion and may delay emergency response.
Community: If there is an outage due to a line hit or system malfunction, it affects a large
number of residential customers. Timely restoration of service is critical.
7. Finally, discuss your company's perspective on any excess capacity issues, and the long-
term vision of natural gas deregulation in this rapidly changing regulatory
environment.
Excess Capacity: Peoples Natural Gas currently has excess capacity to serve the current and
projected growth in the area of the Genstar sub division off 195th Street. We invested for the
projected future growth in this area by installing a 4-inch gas main versus a 2-inch gas main
at an additional cost of $40,000. In addition, we invested approximately $200,000 in
Enron's TBS (Town Border Station) and Peoples' DRS (District Regulator Station) to
augment excess capacity for the projected growth in this area of Farmington. The maturation
of the Genstar sub division validates our additional expenditures for excess capacity provided
Peoples is allowed to serve the Genstar sub division.
Deregulation: Peoples Natural Gas supports natural gas deregulation and subsequent
customer choice and believes deregulation will eventually reach the residential level in
Minnesota. This customer choice will occur in the future, regardless of which utility owns
the pipe in the ground. Natural gas deregulation will follow the telecommunication industry,
where multiple companies can sell long distance phone service and utilize space (capacity)
on a single company's phone line.
City of Farmington
Natural Gas Franchise
Peoples Natural Gas Response
July 6, 1998
Page 4
When legislation is adopted in Minnesota, unbundling the sale and delivery of natural gas
service to home owners, the City of Farmington's residents will be able to choose their
natural gas provider, regardless of which company laid the pipe in the ground. There is no
present or future benefit to Farmington's residents in dual piping. Any supplier, including
Minnegasco, will be able to sell natural gas to any Farmington resident, even though Peoples
invested in the infrastructure, as natural gas is a pass-through cost.
City of Farmington
Natural Gas Franchise
Peoples Natural Gas Response
July 6, 1998
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. fina:Jly repaired by divers using a tapping
sleeve. The main then had to be flushed
and sterilized before being put back into
service. 03/31/98
PONTIAC MI-A major highway
artery was shut down for over a
month when a road crew pierced a 51-
inch sanitary sewer. They were doing soil
borings when the accident occurred.
County officials were faced with the deci-
sion of whether to replace a 100-foot sec-
tion of the pipe or try to patch it.
Replacement meant tearing up a large
part of the road, but the sewer department
was reluctant to try the patch for fear that
a lot of dirt may have fallen into the hole
in the pipe. 03/02/98
HILLSBORO MO-About 1,700
power company customers were
without power for two hours when a con-
tractor digging at a new subdivision sev-
ered a power cable. A traffic signal at an
intersection of two busy highways was
out. but an alert police officer quickly
took over the directing of traffic. A col-
lege was also without power, except for
emergency backup to its telephone and
computer systems. Reports did not indi-
ate if the line had been marked.05/01/98
ANSAS CITY MO-An excavator
trying to figure out what he'd
unearthed thought cutting open the 4-inch
plastic pipe might give him some clues.
He used a gasoline saw to do the cutting
and quickly got his answer. The pipe was
a live gas main. A gas company official
said the man was very lucky that the gas
did not ignite. Several homes had to be
evacuated and a road closed to traffic
while the line was repaired.04/0 1/98
ENDERSONVILLE NC-Workers
on a highway widening project dam-
aged a 4-inch gas main with a backhoe. A
supervisor at the site indicated the crew
had not called for a locate. and they had-
n't intended to dig deep enough to hit the
line. There was no ignition and the line
was repaired without incident. 04/13/98
OMAHA NE-Telephone cable
and water don't mix, especial-
when the cable is the type with paper
rap, or pulp, insulation. A contractor
building a drug store made a major mess
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when he cut both a water line and a pulp
cable while digging a trench. Telephone
splicers had to block the water flow and
fight to keep their access pit pumped out
while they worked through the night to
repair the cable. About 800 residences
were without service during the outage.
Reports did not indicate if the lines had
been marked.04/27/98
ANCHESTER NH-Some 210 chil-
dren from a day care center, plus 100
other area residents, were evacuated after a
backhoe damaged a high pressure gas
main. The small backhoe was being used
to install electrical conduit to a sign in a
parking lot. The children were reportedly
able to evacuate the area in about two min-
utes. because of previous practice with
monthly fire drills. Maintenance personnel
working in the basement of the center
heard a loud hissing sound and smelled
gas. They pulled a fire alarm, which
launched the evacuation. Firefighters
arrived quickly on the scene and used fans
to ventilate the building. 04/21/98
ARTERET NJ-A mistake in geog-
raphy by gas company personnel
resulted in a gas service line being sev-
ered by a building demolition crew. The
contractor had contacted the gas company
he thought served the building and asked
that the gas be shut off. He later received
a letter stating that both gas and electrici-
ty had been shut off and it was safe to
proceed with the demolition. The prob-
lem was that the building was in a com-
munity served by another gas company.
The mistake is being investigated, an
official of the errant gas company
said.03/24/98
EPTUNE NJ-Some 32 homes were
evacuated when a contractor
installing new curbs ruptured a gas line.
A gas company spokesperson said that
the site was marked with flags showing
the location of the I-inch line. The evacu-
ation only lasted about 20 minutes, but
several homes were without gas for over
an hour.03/26J98
PARSIPP ANY NJ-A road collapsed
after workers installing a sewer line
struck a water main and the water washed
out the ground beneath the road. The
resulting crater was reportedly 12 feet
Underground Focus
deep and 15 feet wide. No one was
injured. The water pipe was fixed and the
crater filled with sand within four hours.
The water main had apparently not been
marked.04/17/98
ET AL NY -A backhoe being used
in a road reconstruction project
struck a gas main. There was no explo-
sion, but 19 homes lost gas service. The
gas company fixed the leak without inci-
dent .04/25/98
ELA WARE OH-A 4-inch gas
main was struck by a backhoe at the
Columbus Zoo. A crew working on a
construction project caused the damage.
Firefighters and emergency services per-
sonnel stood by as the line was repaired.
Apparently, the zoo was not evacuated,
and all residents remained in their quar-
ters. 03/24/98
ORTH RIDGEVILLE OH-Traffic
was detoured for about five hours
after a city water crew damaged a gas
line. The crew was repairing a water line
at the time of the accident. Reports from
the scene did not indicate if the line had
been marked. 03/3 1/98
PI ^ TASKALA OH-Some 1,000
.L-\.residents were warned not to
drink their water after a directional boring
contractor drilled through a water main
and adjacent sewer line, mixing the out-
put of both. Even after the lines were
repaired, a boil order remained in effect
for two days until test results deemed the
water safe to consume. Local officials
warned that even drinking boiled was was
unsafe. The local water department made
provisions for people to fill drinking
water containers at the water purification
plant. 04/08/98
PORT CLINTON OH-A crew con-
.. structing a regional water system cut
a phone cable, which knocked out phone
service in two towns for about six hours.
911 service handled at the county sherif-
f s office was unaffected, but one town's
police department was without service.
No emergencies were reported during the
outage. Reports did not indicate if the
cable was marked.04/27/98
May/June 1998
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M'nnegasco@
A Division of Houston Industries
July 6, 1998
Mr. John F. Erar, City Administrator
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55026
Dear Mr. Erar:
We appreciate your consideration of our request for a franchise to provide natural gas
service within the City of Farmington. We look forward to entering a long-term
partnership with you that will help meet Farmington's growing needs. We bring to you
the resources of a global energy company that has 128 years of experience providing
safe, reliable, economical natural gas service in Minnesota. With 650,000 customers in
240 communities, Minnegasco is Minnesota's largest natural gas utility.
We know that our request has raised some questions that need careful consideration
before you grant us a franchise. Minnegasco's responses to your key issues are attached.
Minnegasco stands ready to provide natural gas service in Farmington. Our system has
the capacity to meet your growing needs. Our presence in Farmington as a natural gas
provider will help further your efforts to grow, without compromising your strong
commitment to the safety of your citizens. We also believe you should expect orderly
management of underground utilities in your community. We commit to minimizing the
areas in which-our gas main parallels main that Peoples Natural Gas has installed. We
will install parallel main only in existing state highway, county road or major arterial
rights-of-way. When installed, the location of these mains will be marked clearly.
Minnegasco would like to be able to compete for the right to provide natural gas service
to customers in new areas and subdivisions as they develop and expand. We know
developers in other parts of the metropolitan area value a choice in natural gas providers.
Throughout our history, we have developed strong partnerships with the communities we
serve. \Ve know that we thrive only when the communities we serve thrive. That's why
our employees are active as volunteers in our communities, and support civic, business
and not-for-profit organizations. The Minnesota Keystone Program recognizes
Minnegasco for supporting non-profit organizations with at least 2 percent of its pre-tax
profits through a combination of cash, in-kind gifts, and professional services.
We're already committed to supporting growth of communities like yours in Dakota
County. We have been very actively involved in the Dakota County Economic
Development Partnership, and Arne Hendrickson is the incoming Chair of that
organization. Minnegasco is also a charter investor in the Dakota County Capital Fund,
which supports the start-up and expansion of businesses in Dakota County.
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800 LaSalle Avenue
P.O. Box 59038
Minneapolis, MN 55459-0038
Please let us know if there is any additional information we can provide that will help in
your decision making process. We're looking forward to a strong, close working
relationship.
teve B. Johnson
Vice President, Marketing & Customer Services
Cc: Joel Jamnik, City Attorney
Lee Mann, City EngineerlDirector of Public Works
David Olson, Community Development Director
Robin Roland, Director of Finance
Attachment
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Minne2asco Response to Farmin2ton Kev Issues
1) Public safety issues as it relates to dual piping concerns i.e. detection, vendor
response and supporting facts.
Minnegasco Response
Minnegasco has a long history of working in areas where there are dual natural gas
mains. Our excellent safety experience in these situations leads us to conclude that dual
mains will not compromise the safety of your citizens.
Safety begins with careful planning and engineering. Minnegasco maintains excellent
records on its gas distribution system. Any gas distribution systems we construct in
Farmington will be mapped electronically and added to our computerized Geographic
Information System (GIS) database. All mains that run through rights-of-way along state
or county highways or major arterials will be clearly marked with above ground markers
displaying information about location and emergency telephone numbers. Minnegasco
employs line locators based in areas near Farmington. They use mobile data terminals to
download computerized system maps of the area they are working in, and use state-of-the
art locating equipment to complete their assignments quickly and accurately. We will
provide this locating service for anyone who will be digging near our lines in
Farmington. In addition, Minnegasco has been a leader in developing and using leak
detection technology. We complete leak surveys on our system at a frequency that
exceeds Federal Department of Transportation requirements. In areas where dual main
exists, both companies are required to conduct leak surveys, doubling the leak survey
coverage., C:;::le,arly, in the event that we discovered a leak on another utility's main during
the course of one of our surveys, we would notify them immediately.
2) Potential effect on emergency service responses if more than one natural gas
vendor is providing service and a discussion of how Minnegasco and Peoples
would handle this issue within the City, i.e. educational efforts and programs.
Minnegasco Response
Minnegasco, first and foremost, has a commitment to public safety, and we take that
commitment very seriously. Minnegasco responds to all emergency calls. We operate no
differently in communities where there is dual piping. When we are called to an
emergency, we respond promptly and work to make the situation safe. Even if there is a
question about which system is involved in an emergency, we will respond, because
safety comes first when an emergency occurs. The worst thing that can happen is that
employees from two companies may respond to the same emergency.
Again, our gas mains along dual-piped state and county highway rights-of-way will be
visually marked to minimize confusion. And, our locators have real-time access to our
computerized map database to enable them to quickly provide accurate information about
our system for those who need to make repairs.
Minnegasco has an excellent record of emergency response. We take phone calls and
dispatch our work crews 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. Our construction crews are
based out of locations close to their assigned work areas. In addition, Minnegasco
Service Plus@ service technicians are trained and available to respond to gas leak
emergencIes.
The issue of having two different companies providing natural gas service in Farmington
,
should not confuse residential customers about who to call in the case of a gas emergency
in or near their home. Minnegasco provides all of its new customers with a booklet
containing all the important information and phone numbers. In addition, we post the 24-
hour emergency phone number on each gas meter, and the emergency numbers are listed
on the outside of every Minnegasco bill envelope. Our customer newsletter, which is
included with our bills, also regularly includes information on gas safety and what to do
in a gas emergency. If a customer happens to call Minnegasco in an emergency situation
by mistake, Minnegasco will immediately pass that information on to the other natural
gas provider. We will also respond to the scene, to ensure all bases are covered.
Our commitment to safety doesn't stop there. Minnegasco's technical training
department provides training to fire and police departments within the communities we
serve, to assist them in dealing with natural gas emergencies. New Minnegasco
communities, like Farmington, are placed high on the priority list for such training.
In addition, Minnegasco is also actively involved with the Metropolitan Underground
Coordinating Committee that works to educate cities and contractor~ on safety issues
related to underground utilities.
3) How the issues associated with inconsistent service delivery boundaries would be
dealt with by Minnegasco and Peoples. In effect, preventing the undesirable
effect of having different vendors serving contiguous development subdivisions.
Minnegasco Response
Minnegasco would like to be able to compete for the right to provide natural gas service
to customers in new areas and subdivisions as they develop and expand. From a utility's
perspective, it is generally not cost effective to serve groups of customers smaller than an
entire subdivision. Generally, developers choose a single utility to provide service
throughout an entire subdivision. We know developers in other parts of the metropolitan
area value a choice of natural gas providers: sometimes they choose Minnegasco;
sometimes they don't. We don't believe there is anything undesirable about providing
choice of utility providers in this manner.
4) Question for Peoples
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5) For Minnegasco, discuss the issue of how competition would positively affect the
end consumer in terms of cost savings and the benefits that the community
would experience by having two gas vendors.
Minnegasco Response
First, Minnegasco has consistently had natural gas rates that are among the lowest in the
nation. Residents in Farmington who have natural gas service from Minnegasco will take
comfort in knowing they are paying very competitive rates.
Second, it is important to note that Minnegasco's system has the capacity to serve the
anticipated growth in Farmington without significant equipment upgrades or unusual
investments. Minnegasco typically adds about 13,000 customers per year to its system,
based on an economically prudent approach where our investment in each project must
be cost justified. Therefore, existing customers are not asked to bear the cost of adding
new customers, and in general benefit from system growth through our ability to spread
fixed costs across a larger customer base.
Third, competition to serve new developments promotes growth in the community.
Utilities competing for new developments are more willing to support developers with
marketing and promotional' efforts, making it more attractive for developers to take on
larger projects. Developers in competitive situations can also count on having natural gas
service available to homeowners quickly, because few developments remain unserved in
a competitive environment.
6) Discuss the key points of your position as it relates to the City either granting or
refusing a franchise agreement to Minnegasco. Please be brief and keep your
arguments focused on how your decision will ultimately affect the rate payer, the
City's public and emergency response services and, in general, the community.
Minnegasco Response
First, we believe that providing developers a choice of utility providers for their
subdivisions will help contribute to continued growth in Farmington. As natural gas
utilities compete for potential developments, we will bring developers additional
marketing support, which is another reason for them to choose Farmington as a location
for future projects.
Second, residents will benefit from very competitive natural gas rates. Minnegasco
continues to have among the lowest natural gas rates in the nation. Serving the
anticipated growth in Farmington will not affect Minnegasco's rate structure beyond the
fact that growth of our system generally benefits all customers because our fixed costs
can be spread over a larger customer base.
Third, operating with two natural gas utilities in Farmington will not adversely affect
public safety. In fact, in some ways, public safety may be enhanced. Minnegasco brings
an excellent safety record to Farmington, and our experience in communities served by
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more than one company demonstrates there are no additional safety concerns. The only
areas where our main will parallel Peoples' are along state and county highway rights-of-
way, where we will physically mark the location of our mains. Our locators will have on-
line access to the computerized maps of our system and use state-of-the-art technology to
locate our lines quickly and accurately. Farmington will likely benefit from increased
frequency of leak surveys in areas where there are parallel mains. Minnegasco surveys
its system more frequently than required by federal code, and will continue this practice
in Farmington. Minriegasco will regularly inform its Farmington customers about how to
obtain emergency service should they suspect a gas leak in or near their home. Further,
Minnegasco is committed to responding to all gas leak calls it receives. In addition,
Minnegasco's standard operating procedure is to provide emergency response training to
local police and fire agencies; we will bring this training to Farmington.
Fourth, Minnegasco will be an asset to the Farmington community. Minnegasco works
to actively partner with the communities it serves, working with and providing support
for civic, business and not-for-profit organizations that serve the well being of the
community. Minnegasco is already active in organizations that support economic
development in Dakota County.
7) Discuss your company's perspective on any excess capacity issues, and the long-
term vision of natural gas deregulation in this rapidly changing regulatory
environment.
Minnegasco Response
Minnegasco currently has the system capacity to serve the growing needs of Farmington.
We intend to-build a system in Farmington that will meet your needs over the next 15 -
20 years, based on the economic forecasts we use. Because we have been able to expand
our system steadily based on a prudent, cost-justified investment approach, further
expansion into Farmington does not raise any excess capacity or potential stranded cost
issues for Minnegasco.
The future of energy deregulation in Minnesota is quite uncertain at this time. As you
know, the Minnesota Legislature is continuing to study its options. We expect that
opening of the natural gas market in Minnesota at the residential level is at least five
years away. Because of this, there's no clear vision of how the industry will be structured
in a deregulated environment. Where states are experimenting with deregulation today,
they have separated supply of the commodity (gas or electricity) from the distribution of
energy. In those pilots, customers are given a choice of who supplies the commodity
through the distribution systems that are already in place. We believe, however, that the
distribution system - the pipes - will continue to be operated by the local utility, such as
Minnegasco, and will also continue to be regulated in some way at the state and local
levels. At a minimum, we believe that cities will continue to have the ability to regulate
utility operations for the public good through ordinances and permitting processes. In
other words, we're confident we can enter into a franchise agreement with you now that
can continue with relatively few changes through a transition to deregulation.
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
//0
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
City Administrator~
FROM: David L. Olson
Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop Date
DATE: August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
It has been determined that scheduling a joint City Council / Planning Commission
workshop would be beneficial for both bodies to discuss development issues of mutual
concern.
DISCUSSION
It appears as though the August 11 th Regular Planning Commission meeting will have
few if any development application type matters on the agenda. This would provide an
excellent opportunity to have a joint workshop with the City Council to discuss issues of
mutual concern. The Planning Commission Chair has indicated he would be willing to
prepare an agenda of issues to be discussed.
BUDGET IMPACT
None
ACTION REOUESTED
Schedule Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop for August 11, 1998 at
7:00 p.m. in City Hall.
Da son
Community Development Director
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
111
To:
Mayor and Council
From:
Don Gamer and Bill Fitch
Re:
Ash Street Meeting 7-22-98
Al Angus suggested that Gordy Wicktennan be nominated as moderator. It was
approved. AI Angus suggested that all rhetoric regarding calling the situation
contamination and negative comments be ended. It seems somewhat odd when the next
day his comments were recorded in the Independent from the Castle Rock Board
Meeting. These comments seemed very derogatory toward the administrator and city.
Paraphrasing, "if the administrator shows up I'm walking", "maybe they will treat us
fairly this time". These statements seem to be inflammatory and indicating that the city
council and staff are going to be the ones that will cause the discussions to cease.
We believe from those statements and the tone of the first meeting that Castle Rock
seems to be taking the City to task and setting the stage for finger pointing in the event
they don't get what they want. Our desire is to have the city and community residents,
understand that the city will negotiate, but we have policies in effect that assist us in fair
and consistent treatment for all people. Even though we would like to accommodate all
requests, that policy is set for the good of all our 10,000 plus current residents, and future
residents. For the last almost four years this council has been striving to set a consistent
policy and we don't believe the Council should deviate from this pattern now.
Staffhas also been asked to be involved to answer questions, advise Council on policy,
engineering, financial and legal issues as they arise and in the context of the meeting..
The township seems to find this approach unacceptable. As staff remains in an advisory
capacity, as always, we have indicated as a council that it is our desire to have staff
representation there.
Al Angus seemed to think that the word contamination was not appropriate. However if
you review the statute and county ordinance the main thrust of this legislation was to
eliminate groundwater contamination due to cesspools and it could be interpreted that this
does constitute a imminent health threat. To try and gloss over the probable imminent
health threat as stated in the statute is only wordsmithing.
The discussion carried on about community and negotiations which are a give and take
situation. Two points here, I) if this is a community situation and not a border situation
why are they so concerned if these people come into the city?, 2) We don't understand
what the city is "taking" in these negotiations, we are offering a resolution to a problem,
there is no gun to anyone's head here. The city has been very forthright in telling Ash
Street Residents' how the process will work, giving them preliminary cost estimates, and
letting them vote on interest in pursuing the project. If the city is interested in a land
grab the city could have certainly already annexed this area by ordinance without the
consent of the citizens of Castle Rock.
In their point # 8 the township believes that if the sewer line is run east ofHwy. 3, that
they should be able to pay for that portion through a joint powers agreement, and that
township properties hook up without being annexed to the city. They are already saying
because we allowed the Fair Board to hook up that there is precedence and we should
now allow a developing township the same courtesy of hook up. We see these as two
very separate issues, primarily because of development issues. The question was asked if
current policy remained intact (no hook-up without residency) would this stop the
negotiations. There was no response to this. We believe that we must come to
principle(s) understanding before any further engineering studies are underwritten.
Engineering will not solve principle and policy decisions. The main issues we believe, lie
in Castle Rock points 8 and 12.
We must first and foremost represent and protect the property, rights and policies of the
residents of Fannington.
Respectfully submitted,
DOYU.~
Don Gamer
City Councilmember
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G/- ~
Bill Fitch
City Councilmember
. .
ASH STREET
AGENDA FOR JUL Y 22, 1998 MEETING W/CITY OF FARMINGTON
k STAFF PERSONNEL ARE NOT TO BE DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN
DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS. THEY ARE BE AVAILABLE ONLY
TO ANSWER QUESTIONS WHEN ASKED TO RESPOND
2. THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF HIGHLAND CIRCLE ARE EXTREMELY
UPSET DUE TO THE ALLEGEATIONS, MADE BY CITY STAFF REGARDING
SUPPOSED COMTAMINATION OF AREA ALONG ASH STREET, WHEN
THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY CONCLUSIVE FINDINGS TO SUPPORT THESE
STATMENTS.
3. DEFINE EXISITING SYSTEM TO NORTH OF HWY. 50? WHAT ARE ITS
CAPABILITIES?
4. IF TOWNSHIP CONSTRUCT'S AND MAINTAINS PONDING AND
WATERWAY, WOULD FARMINGTON PAY A PORTION OF STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT FEE TO CASTLE ROCK?
5. .THE SOUTH 80 ACRES OF THE NW ~ OF SEC. 5 HAS A NATURAL
PONDING AREA ON IT NOW, THIS COULD BE EXPANDED IN THE FUTURE,
WHEN AND IF DEVELOPMENT SHOULD OCCUR.
S-. COEFFICIENTS AS PRESENTED BY BOONSTROO AND ASSOCIATES,
INDICATIING THAT THERE WOULD BE MORE RUNOFF OF AGRICULTURAL
LAND, THAN OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LAND, NEEDS TO HAVE FURTHER
REVIEW.
7. GOLF COURSE HAS PRESENTLY ESTABLISHED PONDING ON THER
PROPERTY, THE VALUE OF THESE PONDS TO THE SYSTEM MUST BE
DETERMINED.
.8. DISCUSS OPTIONS OF CINSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER ALONG
HWY 50 STARTING AT THE GOLF COURSE.
~. STORM SEWER,CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION IN HIGHLAND
CIRCLE, IS AN EXPENSE THAT SHOULD BE ELIMINATED.
1-0. CONNECTION OF PROPERTY OWNERS ALONG ASH STREET TO
EXISITING SANITARY SEWER LOCATED IN ALLEY EAST OF RON THELEN
RESIDENCE SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.
11. WHEN CONSIDERING AREA THAT DRAINS TO 6TH AND
ASH,PROPERTIES LYING TO THE NORTH OF THIS INTERSECTION ALSO
DRAIN TO THIS AREA,THERFORE THESE PROPERTIES MUST BE
INCLUDED IN FUTURE CALCULATIONS.
n. ANY PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS ARISING FROM THESE PROJECTS,
AND LEVIED AGAINST PROPERTY, MUST NOT EXCEED THE VALUE
GAINED BY PROPERTY BY SAID PROJECT.
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
bC0
TO: Mayor, Council Members, City Administrato~
FROM: Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Storm Water Drainage Issue - East Farmington
DATE: August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
At the July 20th meeting, Council inquired as to the status of re-grading the wetland area
west of 9th Street, south of Spruce Street behind Mrs. Anderson's home at 509 8th Street.
DISCUSSION
The Street and Utility Division has mowed the grasses in the wetland to provide for a
more direct route for drainage into the storm sewer inlet at 9th Street. The area that could
be graded is still too wet to bring in equipment to do the job effectively.
The Council inquired if the Development Contract for the development along 9th Street
(East Farmington 1 st Addition) is still open and whether the design of the storm sewer
system should be looked at for adequacy. Unlike the situation in Prairie Creek where
staff is performing some analysis in response to a citizen petition, the wetland in question
is supposed to hold some water, as it has since before the East Farmington development
was constructed.
The difference between these two situations is that the wetland area adjacent to 9th Street
is naturally meant to hold water as opposed to the swales in Prairie Creek that are meant
to drain. In addition, when East Farmington was being developed, a storm sewer system
was installed to allow drainage from the wetland area, whereas before, the wetland area
was landlocked and could not drain out. It is difficult to ascertain how this wetland
functioned prior to the East Farmington Development in terms of how it drains today.
In the smaller storms, the wetland and storm sewer system appear to function adequately
based on recent observations. In a larger, less typical storm, such as occurred earlier this
summer on the evening of June 26th, the wetland does hold water for a short period of
time until the system can take the extra volume of water. In addition, in the larger
storms, there is a potential for storm water from the Trunk Highway 3 median to back up
and flow from the frontage road back into the wetland area.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
ACTION REQUESTED
F or Council information.
Respectfully Submitted,
'jk.Jn ~
Lee M. Mann, P .E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
cc: file
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
/3b
TO: Mayor, Council Members, City Administrato~
FROM: Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Hickory Street Update
DATE: August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
Staff has applied for a permit from MnDOT to discharge storm water from Hickory Street
into the median along Trunk Highway 3. In addition, Council indicated at the July 20th
meeting that there was a pothole at the low point in Hickory that needed repair.
DISCUSSION
At the time of the writing of this memo, MnDOT has not yet responded to the City's
request. If staff receives any new information before the Council meeting, it will be
forwarded at the meeting. The Street and Utility Division has repaired the pothole on
Hickory Street.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
ACTION REOUESTED
For Council information.
Respectfully Submitted,
~ /77- ?77~&::lJ
Lee M. Mann, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
cc: file
,.
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
/3G
TO: Mayor, Council Members, City Administratorf-
FROM: Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Sunnyside Lift Station - Pumping Operations
DATE: August 3, 1998
INTRODUCTION
Questions have been raised regarding the possibility that sewage has been pumped into
the ditches along Ash Street at 6th Street from the Sunnyside lift station.
DISCUSSION
In the last couple of months, the Sunnyside lift station has been pumped several times due
to maintenance operations and power outages. At no time has sewage been pumped into
the ditch along Ash Street. The sewage has been pumped to the sanitary sewer manhole
in the alley between 6th and 7th Street north of Ash Street (see attached map).
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
ACTION REOUESTED
For Council information.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Lee M. Mann, P .E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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