HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.02.15 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
February 2, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Larson at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE
Mayor Larson led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Larson, Bartholomay, Bonar, Donnelly, Pitcher
Members Absent: None
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; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director; Cynthia
Muller, Executive Assistant
Audience: Scott Moser, Don Smith
4. APPROVEAGENDA
Councilmember Pitcher pulled item 7d)Approve Separation Agreement between the City
of Farmington,AFSCME Council No. 5 and Mary Lee Smick for roll call vote.
MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Donnelly to approve the Agenda. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Scott Moser—Proposal for Schmitz-Maki Arena
He requested a mural depicting tiger eyes be painted on a wall under the
scoreboard at the ice arena. He is not part of a committee and would do
fundraising for this project. The artist, Chandler Anderson,prepared an estimate
of$6,000 to paint the mural. The mural will be 7 feet high by 30 feet wide. Mr.
Moser will be asking donations of$25 or more from the hockey community,
friends and businesses. He will hold the checks until the total amount is collected,
or shred them if the necessary funds are not met. The mural will take three weeks
to paint and will be done in May when the ice is out. He has set a deadline of
May 1, 2015,to raise the funds. The city has four opportunities to participate,
through monetary contributions,provide the use of scaffolding, allow him to
place a billboard in the arena free of charge that recognizes the top four donations,
or post a fundraising flyer at the arena.
Mayor Larson liked the idea. The liquor store has funds available for projects like
this. He recommended donating$5,000 from the liquor store funds towards this
project. Mr. Moser was very pleased and will be donating $500 of his own
money. Councilmembers agreed with the$5,000 donation and authorized Mr.
Moser to move forward with the project.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Minutes(Regular)
February 2,2015
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MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Bonar to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved Council Minutes (1/20/2015 Regular)
b) Amended Administrative and Board and Commission ORDINANCES 015-679,
680,681,682,683,684,685,686, 687-Administration
c) Adopted RESOLUTION R8-15 Accepting Donation to the Rambling River
Center—Parks and Recreation
e) Approved bills
APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
d) Approve Separation Agreement between the City of Farmington,AFSCME
Council No. 5 and Mary Lee Smick
MOTION by Donnelly, second by Larson to approve the Separation Agreement
between the City of Farmington, AFSCME Council No. 5 and Mary Lee Smick.
Voting for: Larson, Bartholomay, Bonar, Donnelly. Abstain: Pitcher.
MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) 2014 Interfund Transfers
Each year the city transfers money between funds and they are approved as part of
the budget process. Transfers are also made throughout the year. Finance
Director Hanson reviewed interfund transfers made in 2014. MOTION by
Bartholomay, second by Pitcher to approve the 2014 interfund transfers. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
b) Approve Agreement Replacement of Building Automation System Network
Manager
The NCRS board which runs the HVAC system for the maintenance facility and
police station needs to be replaced. The lowest bid was from System One
Controls at$12,300 for a new board. This also provides for remote access
through the internet. Costs will be covered through the building maintenance
fund.
Mr. Don Smith, System One Controls stated the life expectancy is 10 to 12 years.
There is a one year warranty on the hardware and software. The warranty
statement will be added to the agreement. MOTION by Bonar, second by
Bartholomay to approve the agreement with the addition of a statement regarding
the one year warranty. APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Council Minutes(Regular)
February 2,2015
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Councilmember Pitcher: Attended the LMC Newly Elected Officials Conference.
He received a detailed tour of the Dakota County Communications Center.
Councilmember Bonar: Attended the LMC Experienced Elected Officials
Conference and brought back material for other Councilmembers. The conference
provided for public engagement and networking with other cities. He was encouraged by
how well our Council works together.
The 195th Street project will start this spring and will be a dramatic change for traffic.
On the Consent Agenda, Council approved a separation agreement. This Council on two
occasions and some preceding Council's on several occasions have had to make some
difficult decisions with settlement agreements,realizing that litigation and livelihoods
sometimes don't mix well. It is an unfortunate circumstance. He continued to look
forward to having a progressive capital improvement plan for human resources as we
move forward. The capital investment we have in our employees is our largest expense
as an organization. We want to make sure we are doing everything possible to make sure
we are successful as individuals and as a group.
City Administrator McKnight: The Community Expo was held on Saturday and he
thanked all staff members who participated in the preparation and working at the Expo.
All the displays were very well received. Dakota County was there along with the
engineering department to talk about the 195th Street project,which was a very busy
table.
Community Development
Director Kienberger: It was his first time attending the Community Expo and it
was great to meet so many Farmington businesses. He thanked everyone for
participating.
Mayor Larson: Thanked everyone who attended and worked on the Expo. City
staff did a fantastic job.
February 16, 2015, is a holiday and city offices will be closed. Residents should check
the calendar for garbage schedules.
A wine tasting will be held February 12,2015, at Celt's.
He encouraged everyone to shop local. Money spent here stays here and it is very
important to support our businesses.
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Pitcher to adjourn at 7:32 p.m. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant