HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.17.15 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
February 17, 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: Andrea Poehler, City Attorney; Robin Hanson, Finance Director;
Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director; Randy
Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Kevin Schorzman, City
Engineer; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant
Audience:
4. APPROVEAGENDA
MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Bonar to approve the Agenda. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) MPCA/EPA Testing Update-Engineering
City Engineer Schorzman explained the MPCA has detected PCE in the ground
water in a portion of the downtown area. This is a chemical used in dry cleaning.
The source is from a former dry cleaning business that was located near Oak and
Third Streets. The drinking water is safe and not affected by this chemical.
Affected residents have been invited to an open house to learn about the issue.
The MPCA will be requesting to enter homes to test for vapors outside and inside
of homes and buildings. Levels should not result in health impacts.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Bonar to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved Council Minutes (2/2/15 Regular)(2/9/15 Work Session)-
Administration
b) Approved Dakota County Sentenced to Service Contract-Engineering
c) Adopted RESOLUTION R9-15 Approving Curbside Cleanup Days Appliance
and Electronic Recycling Agreement—Municipal Services
d) Approved Seasonal Hiring—Human Resources
e) Adopted RESOLUTION R10-15 Accepting Donations to the Rambling River
Center and Safety Camp Program—Parks and Recreation
f) Approved Bills-Finance
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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February 17,2015
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
a) Adopt Resolution—Award Contract Henderson's Addition Rehabilitation
Project-Engineering
Six bids were received. The low bid was from McNamara Contracting in the
amount of$411,824.75. Adding a 10%contingency brings the total project cost
to $453,000. Funding would come from remaining bond funds from the Akin
Park Estates project in the amount of$401,700 and$51,300 would come from the
storm water fund. MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Donnelly to adopt
RESOLUTION R11-15 accepting the bid of McNamara Contracting, Inc. in the
amount of$411,824.75 and awarding the project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Parks and Recreation Department 2014 Annual Report
Parks and Recreation Director Distad presented the Parks and Recreation 2014
Annual Report. The department has ten full time, one part time and 50 seasonal
employees. He highlighted the various park improvements made in 2014. The
Veterans Memorial was dedicated on September 7, 2014, in Rambling River Park.
Two new parks include Prairie Pines Park in Executive Estates and Marigold Park
in the New Sunrise development. An aquatic feasibility study was completed
recommending a new facility in Jim Bell Park. Attendance and revenues at the
outdoor pool are down from previous years. At the Schmitz-Maki Arena,rental
hours and revenues are up from previous years. Due to various events held at the
arena,there was 347.5 lbs. of food and$57 donated to the Farmington Food Shelf.
Recreation holds 32 programs and has 685 volunteers. Membership at the
Rambling River Center is down,but revenues are up. The Rambling River Center
has 376 volunteers who donate 12,869 hours which is more than two full time
staff. The center has seen a 33%increase in rentals and has received$32,447.33
in donations.
Councilmember Bartholomay suggested discussing a volunteer appreciation day
during their strategic planning session. Mayor Larson would like staff to focus on
how to increase membership at the Rambling River Center. Staff explained the
board has set a goal to recruit new members throughout the year. MOTION by
Bartholomay, second by Bonar to accept the Parks and Recreation Department
2014 Annual Report. APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
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13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Community Development
Director Kienberger: The Dakota County broadband study by the CDA is being
reviewed and the county is preparing implementation steps.
Residents should have received the City News and Recreation Guide in the mail which
contains an article about the 195th Street project and the Henderson project. It also
contains a pullout map of the parks.
Curbside clean-up days will start on Saturday, April 18, 2015.
City Engineer Schorzman: The open house with the MPCA will be held this Thursday
at City Hall. He reminded residents the 195th Street project will start this spring.
Mayor Larson: All city information can be found on twitter, Facebook, nixle,the
city calendar, website and the City News and Recreation Guide. He encouraged residents
to sign up for these information sources and reminded residents to shop local.
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Pitcher to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant