HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.08.14 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
August 18, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Larson at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGL4NCE
Mayor Larson led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Larson,Bartholomay, Bonar,Donnelly,Fogarty
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Andrea Poehler, City Attorney; David McKnight, City
Administrator;Robin Hanson,Finance Director;Brian Lindquist,
Police Chief;Adam Kienberger, Community Development
Director;Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director;Brenda
Wendlandt,Human Resources Director; Cynthia Muller,Executive
Assistant
Audience: Tim Pitcher
4. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Donnelly to approve the agenda. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Promotion Ceremony for Sergeant Matt Hendrickson
Matt Hendrickson was promoted to Sergeant. He has been with the department
since 2005. His father was present to pin on his collar brass.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Donnelly to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved Council Minutes(8/4/14 Regular)(8/11/14 Workshop)
b) Approved Appointment Recommendation Fire Department
c) Approved Appointment Recommendation Police Department
d) Approved General Fund Capital Equipment Sales Proceeds
e) Approved Bills
APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
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10. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) 2014 City Council Strategic Plan
City Administrator McKnight presented the 2014 City Council Strategic Plan.
Council and department heads met in March to develop this plan which contains
six priorities and goals related to each priority.
1. Organizational Development
a. Conduct operational analysis of maintenance functions between
Municipal Services and Parks/Recreation.
b. Review Fire Department operational and organizational structure.
c. Prepare a long-term strategic plan in Parks/Recreation that is
reflective of Farmington, our available funding and City Council
expectations.
d. Continue relationship building and partnerships with our primary
local government partners including Dakota County,Empire
Township,Castle Rock Township,Eureka Township and the
Farmington Area School District.
e. Continually review issues that impact the organization,the
employees and the community.
f. Continue efforts in the Police Department o increase citizen
outreach and education.
2. Application of Technology
a. Leverage,maintain and/or upgrade current technology.
b. Research and implement new technology that improves processes
and increases efficiency both internally and externally.
c. Develop a technology strategic plan that includes equipment,
personnel and funding.
3. Economic Development
a. Successfully integrate the new Community Development Director
into the organization and the community.
b. Assist in the further success of the Vermillion River Crossings
development.
c. Explore land site options for future industrial development.
d. Work with all of our partners to improve the business climate and
culture in our community.
4. Operations and Finances
a. Develop a comprehensive and professional financial management
plan bringing together all of the work performed in recent years
and summarizing goals for future plans.
b. Continue to work to get all funds to a positive status year round.
c. Develop a strategy to improve the city's bond rating.
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d. Develop an annual budget and budget process that is collaborative
and easily understandable.
5. Communication and Engagement
a. Update the city's website in 2015.
b. Improve the city's use of traditional/social media tools to
communicate with residents.
c. Update and improve the quality of Farmington's presence on our
cable channel.
d. Improve the image of Farmington.
6. Enterprise Operations
a. Continued implementation of the liquor division fmancial plan.
b. Continue to improve annual financial health of the Schmitz-Maki
Arena and set aside funding for future facility improvements.
c. Review options to continue to reduce the reliance on tax levy
dollars at the pool and Rambling River Center while maintaining
the services we provide.
d. Analyze future of the swimming pool and possible splash pad at
current site along with potential recreation facility in Jim Bell Park
and Preserve.
Councilmembers agreed it is a good plan and long overdue. We have to be careful to not
put it on the shelf and keep it as a living document. MOTION by Fogarty, second by
Bartholomay to approve the 2014 City Council Strategic Plan. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Councilmember Fogarty: Reminded everyone there are a lot of open houses and
sports have begun so keep your eyes open around the schools.
City Administrator McKnight: This is the library's last week in City Hall. Their
remodeled facility will open September 2, 2014. It has been a great partnership.
Community Development
Director Kienberger: Valmont Industries is preparing for the groundbreaking on
their new 12,000 sq. ft.expansion in the industrial park. He is also working with them to
secure more training dollars for their employees.
Parks and Recreation
Director Distad: This is the last week for the pool to be open this season.
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Mayor Larson: The city is looking for election judges for the November 4,2014,
General Election.
Household Hazardous Waste drop-off will be held on September 6,2014, at the
Maintenance Facility.
The Downtown Farmington Farmers' Market is open every Thursday from 2:30—6:30
p.m.through September 18,2014.
He reminded residents to shop local.
Council recessed into Executive Session at 7:29 p.m.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) City Administrator Annual Performance Review
The Executive Session started at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Larson, Bartholomay, Bonar,Donnelly,Fogarty
Andrea Poehler, City Attorney;David McKnight, City Administrator
Mayor Larson moved into open session at 8:14 p.m.
15. ADJOURN
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to adjourn at 8:14 p.m. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant