HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.19.14 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
May 19, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Larson at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Larson led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Larson, Bartholomay, Bonar,Donnelly
Members Absent: Fogarty
Also Present: Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; David McKnight, City Administrator;
Robin Hanson, Finance Director; Randy Distad, Parks and
Recreation Director; Kevin Schorzman, City Engineer; Tony
Wippler,Planning Manager; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant
Audience: Steven and Molly Aaron
4. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Donnelly to approve the Agenda. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS _.
a) 2014 Heritage Preservation Award -Planning
Mr. John Franceschelli, Chair of the Heritage Preservation Commission,
presented the 2014 Heritage Preservation Award to Steven and Molly Aaron, of
Sackett Properties, for their preservation of the building located at 431 Third
Street. The building was built in 1923.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a) Response to Mr. Richard Orndorff-Administration
A response was sent to Mr. Orndorff regarding his comments at the May 5, 2014,
Council meeting.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Donnelly to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
a) Approved Council Minutes (5/5/14 Regular)(5/12/14 Workshop)
b) Approved Sam's Club Credit Card- Finance
c) Approved Appointment Recommendation Community Development—Human
Resources
d) Approved Bills
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report-Finance
This report is published to provide information about the city's operations and
financial position. The financial statements have been audited by Smith Schafer.
The 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report received the Award of
Excellence from the Government Finance Officers Association(GFOA). The
2013 report will also be submitted to the GFOA.
Mr. Jason Miller, Smith Schafer, presented highlights of the report. There were
no issues in performing the audit. He noted this is a significant amount of work
and Finance Director Hanson did an excellent job compiling it.
b) Revised Assessment Policy -Engineering
At the April 14, 2014, Council work session, Council decided to not assess for
projects that are included in the city's CIP. City Engineer Schorzman reviewed
the current assessment policy and made several changes as follows:
- No longer assessing for projects that are included in the city's CIP plan.
- Referencing the current version of the City of Farmington Standard Detail
Plates and Engineering Guidelines,rather than including specific requirements
that may change over time.
- Differentiating between"reconstruction"and"rehabilitation"projects.
- Removed the past practice of assessing for seal coating.
- Removed discussion of long side and short side lots.
- Clarified minor arterial and collector street section to match past practice.
This policy does not completely eliminate the possibility of assessments in the
future. If a private developer comes in, they can have the fees assessed related to
the development. The developer can also have the city construct the project and
assess it back. There could also be a case for assessments where utilities are
extended to properties not currently served.
Mayor Larson asked about annexing a neighborhood because they can no longer
receive services. Staff stated with annexations it is someone coming into the city
currently served by a septic system and private well. The discussion on extension
of utilities would cover that situation. We may also have utilities running down
the middle of the road serving as the border. In those cases there would be lateral
connection fees charged.
When the CIP was developed,assessment revenue was not included.
MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Bonar to approve the revised assessment
policy. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
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13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Councilmember Donnelly: He was very thankful for the work done by Finance
Director Hanson on the annual report. We have a more comfortable financial position.
Councilmember Bartholomay: Thanked Finance Director Hanson and staff for
their work on the annual report. There has been a huge change in the financial position
and it is more positive.
Councilmember Bonar: Thanked the Finance staff for their work on the annual
report. Our financial future is much brighter than our past. That is due to a tremendous
amount of work by the Finance staff in researching our challenges and providing
solutions.
City Administrator McKnight: The June 16, 2014, Council meeting will not be
televised due to equipment upgrade. On the consent agenda tonight, Council approved
the hiring of Adam Kienberger as the new Community Development Director starting
May 30, 2014. He will be in attendance at the June 6,2014, Council meeting.
Finance Director Hanson: Thanked Council for their support and work in reviewing
policies and the financial plan.
Mayor Larson: Thanked Finance Director Hanson and staff for watching the
fmances;they do a great job. The Farmington Farmers' Market will start June 19, 2014.
It will be held on Thursdays through September 18, 2014, from 2:30—6:30 p.m., located
on Third Street in front of City Hall. There will be 18 vendors offering a wide variety of
products. He encouraged everyone to shop local. Money spent here, stays here.
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Bonar to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
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