HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.20.14 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
October 20, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Larson at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Kyle Kratz,Eagle Scout Troop 116, led the audience and city council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Larson, Bartholomay, Bonar,Fogarty
Members Absent: Donnelly
Also Present: Joel Jamnik, City Attorney;David McKnight, City Administrator;
Robin Hanson, Finance Director;Adam Kienberger, Community
Development Director;Randy Distad,Parks and Recreation
Director;Kevin Schorzman, City Engineer; Todd Reiten,
Municipal Services Director;Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant
Audience: Diane Lind, Tim Pitcher,David McMillen, Carol Kroc
4. APPROVE AGENDA
City Administrator McKnight pulled item 5b)Kylie Wharton and Kayli McGee
American Legion Auxiliary Minnesota Girls State,and added item 70 Approve Out of
State Travel Police Department.
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to approve the Agenda. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Dakota Communications Center Update
Diane Lind,Executive Director of the Dakota Communications Center, gave an
update on activities at the DCC, equipment updates and receiving of text
messages.
c) Kyle Kratz—Eagle Scout Project
Kyle Kratz explained his Eagle Scout project. Gale Sprute had planted two blue
spruce trees at Fire Station One in recognition of the twin towers. Mr.Kratz
added a memorial to this location to recognize the first responders of 9/11/2001.
He raised$4,000 and his project included 688 hours and 53 volunteers. Mr.Kratz
will be joining the Navy following graduation.
d) Proclaim October 19—25,2014,as Minnesota Manufacturers Week
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to proclaim October 19—25,
2014, as Minnesota Manufacturers Week. APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Fogarty to approve the consent agenda as follows:
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a) Approved City Council Minutes(10/6/14 Regular)(10/13/14 Workshop)
b) Approved Recycling Contract Amendment
c) Received Third Quarter 2014 New Construction and Population Estimate
d) Approved Firefighter Fitness Reimbursement Policy
e) Approved Bills
f) Approve Out of State Travel Police Department
APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. A WARD OF CONTRACT
a) Adopt Resolution—2014 Pond Dredging Project
At the September 15,2014,meeting,the city council authorized bids for pond
dredging for two ponds. Two bids were received. The low bid was $53,460 from
Minnesota Dirt Works, Inc. There was a significant difference between the two
bids,but the low bidder does understand the scope of the project. The project will
be paid from the storm water budget. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bonar to
adopt RESOLUTION R56-14 accepting the bid of Minnesota Dirt Works, Inc.,
in the amount of$53,460 and awarding the project. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
10. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Approve Application for a Pole Building within the Industrial Park Zoning
District
Todd and Karen Hochsprung, 5827 210th Street West,requested approval to
construct a pole building on their property. City code states pole buildings are
allowed in the A-1 district and in other districts upon approval of the city council.
On September 9,2014,the planning commission approved a variance for
construction of an accessory building as a legal, non-conforming expansion.
Their property is zoned industrial,but is used as a residential property in an
agricultural area. Due to financial considerations they are requesting to construct
a pole building. The property is 20 acres in size surrounded by trees and farm
fields so the building would not be in conflict with the area. MOTION by
Fogarty, second by Bonar to approve construction of a pole building within the IP
zoning district for the property located at 5827 210th Street West. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
a) Adopt Ordinance—Approve 2015 Fee Schedule
City Administrator McKnight reviewed changes to the fee schedule effective
January 1,2015. Fees for the Rambling River Center and ice rental will be
brought to the November 3, 2015, Council meeting. MOTION by Fogarty,
second by Bonar to adopt ORDINANCE 014-670 establishing charges and fees
for licenses,permits or other city approvals and services for the calendar year
2015, except Rambling River Center fees and ice rental fees. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
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b) Tax Increment Financing Update and Approve Early Redemption of 2014
TIF Bonds
The city has two remaining tax increment financing districts,the Eagles and City
Center. There are$70,000 in related bonds in the 2004B series that are
outstanding. The Eagles district is scheduled to be decertified at the end of 2014.
Any residual funds will be sent back to the county for redistribution to the school
district, county and the city. The City Center district is scheduled to be
decertified on December 31,2020. However, once there are no obligations left
we can decertify the district. This will occur in 2016 when the last developer
payment is made. A portion of the predicted residual left in the City Center
district may be used for a downtown redevelopment study.
The 2004B bonds have$70,000 in outstanding principal and are scheduled to be
fully retired on February 1, 2015. In December 2014 there will be sufficient
funds to retire the bonds early. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to
approve the early redemption of the Series 2004B bonds on December 1, 2014,or
as soon thereafter as due notice can be properly given. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
City Engineer Schorzman: An open house for the 195th Street project will be held on
October 22, 2014.
Community Development
Director Kienberger: He noted this is Minnesota Manufacturers Week and
thanked the manufacturing businesses for being in
Farmington.
El Charro Mexican Restaurant is still under construction.
Parks and Recreation
Director Distad: The Rambling River Center Waffle Breakfast will be held
on October 25, 2014. This is the largest fundraiser for the
Rambling River Center.
Mayor Larson: The city will be trimming boulevard trees in Charleswood.
The Halloween Skate will be held on October 24,2014, at
the arena.
He reminded everyone to shop local.
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to adjourn at 7:38 p.m. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant