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AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
NOVEMBER 4, 1996
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3 . APPROVE AGENDA
4. CITIZENS COMMENTS (5 minute limit per person for items
not on the agenda.)
a. Deer Meadow/Hill Dee Fence Line Tree Stumps and Brush
5, CONSENT AGENDA (All items approved in 1 motion unless
anyone wishes an item removed for discussion)
a. Approve Minutes - 10/21/96 (Regular)
b. Proclaim Nov. 18-24 as Farmington Chemical Health Week
c. Set Public Hearing - Review Various Liquor Licenses for 1997
d. Adopt Resolution Accepting Donation of Street Lights in Industrial
Park
e. Finance Director position - Appointment Recommendation
f. Adopt Resolution Amending R4-96 - Water Treatment Fee
g. Adopt Resolution Amending R4-96 - Senior Center Membership Fee
h. Third Quarter Building Permit Summary Report
i. Approve Payment of the Bills
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS/AWARD OF CONTRACTS
7. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
8 . NEW BUSINESS
a. Cable TV Update
b. Middle School Warming House Sewer Project
c. 1996 Budget Reappropriation
d. City Fuel Purchase Proposal
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. MUSA Expansion Update
b. Lane Striping on Elm Street - Division to 4th Street
c. CSAH 31 Cost Update
d. Adopt Resolution Declaring Costs/Ordering Preparation of
Assessment Roll - Industrial Park Phase II
e. Adopt Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and
Authorizing Advertising for Bids - Larch Street
10. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, COUNCILMBMBERS
11. ROUNDTABLE
12 . ADJOURN
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: John F. Erar, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Supplemental Agenda Items
DATE: November 4, 1996
3 (a). State Representative Dennis Ozment has requested to be placed on the Council Agenda
for a short presentation and to discuss any concerns Council may have on related
intergovernmental issues.
It is requested that the following changes be made to the Council Agenda for November 4, 1996.
5j. Resolution Approving Substitute Election Judges for General Election of November
5, 1996. It is recommended that this resolution be added to the Agenda.
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8b. Middle School Warming House Sewer Project!~ an addendum to this r~gular agenda,
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item is attached for Council approval. This agreementreferences"the CitY's understanding
and financial responsibilities with Youth Hockey concerning the construction and costs of
the sewer line improvement. It is recommended that this addendum. be added to the
Agenda.
9b. Lane Striping on Elm Street - An..additiotm-\.tt~~ ofinfonnation is attached to be
discussed under this agenda item. .It is recommended that the attached letter be. accepted
by Council as information to be discussed.
ACTION REOUESTED
Adopt the Council Agenda with above change(s).
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City Administrator
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APPROVING SUBSTITUTE ELECTION JUDGES FOR
GENERAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 5, 1996
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Farmington,
Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City the 4th day of November, 1996 at 7:00 P.M.
The following members were present:
The following members were absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following resolution:
WHEREAS, three previously appointed election judges are unable to serve due to unexpected circum-
stances; and
WHEREAS, one election judge, Dennis Sullivan, will be moved from precinct 3 to precinct 1, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following election judges be approved for the
General Election to be held November 5, 1996.
Precinct 1
Dennis Sullivan
Precinct 2
Lauretta Schneider
Betty Kehlenbeck
Precinct 3
Sue Perro
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the 4th day
of November, 1996.
Mayor
Attested to the _day of
, 1996.
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Clerk! Administrator
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This Agreement made and entered into this ____ day of
November, 1996, by and between the city of Farmington, a
Minnesota municipal corporation, hereafter (IICityll) and
Farmington Youth Hockey, Inc., a Minnesota non-profit
corporat.ion, hereafter ("Hockey Association").
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration the
parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The Hockey Association shall construct at its' sole
cost a sanitary sewer line on city property. The sanitary sewer
line shall begin at the City'S existing sewer line and continue
to the warming house on the path described and detailed on the
map attaohed as Exhibit "A'l ~nd incorporated into this Agreement
by reference.
2. The Hockey Association shall construct this sanitary
sewer line in accordance with the City Engineer'S plans and
specifications.
3. The City Engineer shall approve the final bid prior to
the Hockey Association entering into 3ny contracts to construct
the sanitary sewer.
4. No agent, employee or servant of either party shall be
deemed to be the employee, agent or servant of the other party.
The City assumes no liability or responsibility of any nature
relating to the construction of the sanitary sewer line, except
as otherwise specifically provided herein.
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5. The Hockey Association agrees to hold the city harmless
from all claims, demands and causes of action of any kind of
character, including the cost ot attorney fees and any other
costs of defense thereOf, against any and all liability for
personal or bodily injury or damage reSUlting from the
installation of the sanitary sewer line.
6. Upon completion of ~he sanitary sewer line and upon the
written acceptance by the city Enqineer that the construction of
the sewer line conforms with the City'S plans and specifications,
the City shall assume ownership and responsibility for the
maintenance and repair of the sanitary sewer line. At this time
the Hockey Association agrees to assign any warranties for the
sanitary sewer line to the city.
7. The City intends to have a park bond referendum to be
voted on either April or Hay of 1997. The City agrees to
reimburse the HOckey Association for the eost of constructing the
sanitary sewer line to the warming house provided the park bond
referendum passes. Should the referendum fail the ci~y owes no
obliqa~ion to the Hockey Association to reimburse it for the cost
of the sanitary sewer line. However, it the cost of the sanitary
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sewer line is included in any future park bond referendum, and
the rQfarendum passes, the City agrees to then reimburse the
Hockey Association for the cost of constructing the sewer line.
Cost shall mean the actual amount paid to construct said sanitary
sewer line and shall not include any interest.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their
hands all on the day and year first above written.
FARMINGTON YOUTH HOCKEY, INC.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
By: David Rassmussen
It's President
By: Eugene "Babe" Kuchera
Mayor
By: John Rowan
It's Treasurer
By: 30hn F. Erar
city Clerk/Administrator
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MARCIA A. GAMER
OWNERIOPERATOR
115 ELM STREET SUITE C
FARMINGTON, MINN. 56)24
Telephone 612~2002
November 4, 1996
Dear Mayor, Council, and Administrator Erar,
I am unable to attend the 11-04-96 Council meeting in which you will be discussing the
Elm Street project and CSAH 31, I would like to express my concern on the Elm Street
Road. I am in favor of the left hand turn lanes, but I would also like to see the project
include a Pedestrian Crossing with a handicap access. I observe everyday from my place
of business Seniors on motorized scooters driving down the side of the roadway to get
over to the City Center. The Seniors on their Scooters have no way to get from the
sidewalk on one side of the street to the sidewalk on the other side, so in turn they drive
down the side of the road, and enter at the driveway, These scooters don't move very fast
and when met with a car also trying to get into the entrance there is a major slow down.
My fear is that someone, sometime is going to be hit by a vehicle and this could cause
serious injury or even death as a result of them driving down the side of the road.
The other concern I'd like to address is the No Parking Zones, Elm Street from the
railroad tracks to 1st street is already No Parking, but a number of people do not abide by
the law. I have seen trucks and semi's park along this street and run into Hardee's all
hours of the day, With these Vehicles parked there I have seen seniors on their Scooters
go around them, This is another reason there needs to be an access for them to get off the
street, The Semi's find parking in the no parking zone easier than pulling into the City
Center lot, I have seen numerous Trucks run over the bolder and flowers that mark the
entrance to the City Center as they cannot make a proper turn. Signs should be placed on
the street to direct trucks to the 1 st street entrance to More 4 and Pellicci Hardware, This
is where the majority of the Semi Trucks are headed, As should the businesses be telling
their vendors of the 1 st street access to their stores,
Thank You for your attention,
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Owner Island Tan & More
FROM:
Mayor and Councilmembers
City Administrator~~
Charlie Tooker, City Planner
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SUBJECT:
Stump and Fence - Deer Meadow
DATE:
November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTION
During the meeting of October 21, 1996, Diane Kies inquired about a farm fence and
large tree stump that were to be removed during the development of Deer Meadow
Addition.
DISCUSSION
Staff reviewed the Council minutes of the special meeting of August 28, 1995,
which dealt with the preliminary plat of Deer Meadow. The minutes from this
meeting indicated that Mr. Giles would be responsible for the clean up of the
area.
After Counci1member Ristow was provided with this information, he called Mr. Giles
and reminded him of his verbal commitment regarding the fence and stump.
Following a brief exchange, Mr. Giles agreed to deal with the problem.
ACTION REQUIRED
This is provided for information only.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Planner
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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
OCTOBER 21, 1996
(Meeting held at Akin Road Elementary School)
1. Mayor Kuchera convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present: Kuchera, Ristow, Gamer, Galler, Fitch.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: City Administrator Erar, Attorney Grannis.
2. Mayor Kuchera led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
a) Item 5d - Purchase of Minitor Pagers - approve with additional information
provided by Fire Chief.
b) Item 5h - Sale of Obsolete Solid Waste Vehicle - approve with change in award
of sale per recommendation of the Public Works Director.
c) Item 5r - Payment of the Bills - remove from Consent for abstention.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4, Citizen Comments
Diane Kies - Expressed her concerns regarding trees and brush along a field fence
between Hill Dee and Deer Meadow Additions. It was her
understanding that the developer of Deer Meadow, Tim Giles, was to remove the
fence and clean up the area. Staff will research the issue and take required
action.
Henry Iwerks - Noted there was a mistake on the General Election sample ballot
printed in the newspaper. Questioned what the cost would be to
correct the error. Staff stated the cost would be approximately $1800 of which
the City would be required to pay $900. According to staff, it was unclear where
the error had occurred, therefore, the County was also paying half the charge.
5. MOTION by Ristow, second by Fitch to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approve the minutes of October 7, 1996 as presented.
b) Set Special Meeting for November 6 at 5:00 P.M. to accept election results.
c) Set Workshop for November 13 to discuss City Development Manual.
d) Approve Purchase of Minitor Pagers by Fire Department.
e) Approve Purchase of computer and software by Fire Department.
f) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R107-96 authorizing preparation of plans and
specifications for municipal pool filtration system replacement.
g) Grant trunk sanitary sewer easement to Metropolitan Council in conjunction
with prairie Creek Fourth Addition.
h) Authorize sale of obsolete solid waste vehicle to Midwest Packers.
i) Approve annual snow removal agreement with MnDOT.
j) Approve NSP proposal for street and bridge lighting on TH 50 bridge.
k) Receive report on Fall Cleanup Day.
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1) Accept easements for sanitary sewer extension in prairie Creek Fourth
Addition.
m) Approve change order for Farmington Industrial Park Phase II
n) Approve payment for Farmington Industrial Park Phase II to Arcon Construction.
0) Accept Spruce Street Access Project as complete.
p) Adopt RESOLUTION NO, R108-96 approving 1996 AFSCME Maintenance Union Contract
and adopt RESOLUTION NO. R109-96 approving 1996 AFSCME Clerical/Technical
Union Contract.
q) Accept resignation of Accounting Clerk.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. MOTION by Galler, second by Fitch to approve payment of the bills as
presented. VOTING FOR: Galler, Kuchera, Fitch, Gamer. ABSTAIN: Ristow.
MOTION CARRIED.
7. Larch Street Access Project
City Engineer Kaldunski presented information regarding the proposed project. He
explained the allocation of costs between the City and developer, noting that the
City's cost of $23,000 would be for work done in the center median of TH 3.
Engineer Kaldunski confirmed that the project complies with the City's
development agreement for East Farmington PUD. MOTION by Galler, second by Gamer
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. RllO-96 aceepting the feasibility study and ordering the
preparation of plans and specifications for making the improvement. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
8. Initiate Negotiations for Sanitary Sewer Interceptor
City Engineer Kaldunski presented a request for staff to begin negotiations with
the City of Lakeville and Metropolitan Council for shared funding of a sanitary
sewer trunk interceptor from Akin Road to the northwest City limits. He noted
that, per the Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan, a portion of the City of
Lakeville will be serviced by this trunk sanitary sewer. He also informed
Council that the project may be eligible for funding from the Metropolitan
Council if it qualifies as an interceptor. It was noted that the Empire
Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion was necessary for this project to proceed
and that the Met Council controls the timing of new sanitary sewer trunk
installations. MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to authorize the initiation
of negotiations with the City of Lakeville and Metropolitan Council for shared
funding of a sanitary sewer trunk interceptor project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9 , MUSA Update
Mr. Kaldunski informed Council of increases in the City's MUSA fund apportionment
based on an increase in both miles of MUSA streets in the City and population.
He noted that the City has approximately 3 years of allocations in its account
balance which results in the City being penalized for retaining too large a
balance. A portion of this account balance will be used to finance the Pilot
Knob Road realignment project. No action was required.
10, Public Hearings
Mayor Kuchera opened four public hearings scheduled for 7:30 P.M..
. Sprute/Severson Annexation Petition Request
City Planner Tooker explained the background of the request, noting that the
property in question was located at the intersection of County Road 66 and Trunk
Highway 3. Council had forwarded the request, which was received in January, to
the Joint Empire/Farmington Planning Board. The Board had responded favorably to
the annexation request. There was no public comment. MOTION by Ristow, second
by Gamer to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Galler,
second by Kuchera to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 096-381 approving the annexation of 16
acres of land located at the intersection of County Road 66 and TH 3 from Empire
Township to the City of Farmington. APIF, MOTION CARRIED,
. Ames Construction Mineral Extraction
City Engineer Kaldunski stated the excavation permit was for a site located on
property owned by Bernard Murphysite and was for work associated with County Road
50 reconstruction project. The Planning Commission had reviewed the permit
request and had recommended its approval. Mr. Kaldunski noted that the
contractor had also requested an extension of the permit deadline to December 31,
1997. The Council asked several questions regarding end land use, groundwater
conditions, and the maintenance of Easter Avenue and the existing culvert.
Engineer Kaldunski responded that the land would be restored to conditions
suitable for R-1 residential development, the excavation would not be deep enough
to encounter groundwater, and that Ames Construction would be responsible for
maintaining Easter Avenue and the existing culvert. There were no citizen
comments. MOTION by Gamer, second by Ristow to close the public hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Kuchera, second by Ristow to approve the mineral
extraction permit and deadline extenstion request for Ames Construction, Inc..
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
. Recycling Zoning Ordinance
City Planner Tooker explained the Planning Commission had reviewed recycling
activity and had recommended it be added as a conditional use in the 1-1 Light
Industrial District. They also recommended that recycling activities be allowed
at other locations in the City by permit in conjunction with special events
sponsored by community organizations. A member of the audience asked for
clarification that recycling would only be allowed in industrial districts.
Planner Tooker responded that it would not be allowed in residential areas.
Mayor Kuchera asked whether Donn Johnson had been notified of the progress on the
issue. Mr. Tooker responded that Mr. Johnson had taken part in the Planning
Commission discussions.
Member Ristow asked if recycling could take place in any light industrial
district. Mr. Tooker stated that it could, but all requests would need to go
through a public hearing process.
Member Galler stated he felt restrictions should be added regarding the number of
hours and/or days a special recycling event could be held each year. After
discussion, it was determined that 4 separate occasions, each lasting no longer
than 72 hours could be held by anyone community organization each year.
Planning Commission Chair Schlawin was present in the audience and stated that
the ordinance was generic to the entire community.
MOTION by Ristow, second by Kuchera to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED. MOTION by Galler, second by Fitch to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 096-382
establishing zoning and conditions for recycling in the City of Farmington. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
. Telecommunications Ordinance
Per recommendation of the City Planner, this public hearing was continued until
November 18, 1996 in order to allow further review and input. MOTION by Galler,
second by Ristow to continue the public hearing until November 18, 1996 at
7:30 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED,
THE COUNCIL TOOK A 5 MINUTE RECESS BEFORE BEGINNING THE PUBLIC INFORMATION
MEETING ON COUNTY ROAD 31.
11, County Road 31 Improvement Project Infor.mation Meeting
City Engineer Kaldunski provided an overview of the construction portion of the
project and City Administrator Erar provided fiscal information. It was
emphasized that no decisions would be made this evening as the purpose of the
meeting was to provide information and receive input from interested persons. I
was noted that the City's share of the project would be $2.5 million, a portion
of which would be paid for with MSA funds, the remaining portion financed through
proposed assessments or through a Citywide tax levy. Two options for levying
project costs north of 195th Street would be through an assessment of property
owners within one half mile on both sides of the new road alignment; or through a
general tax levy for the entire community. It was also noted that the County and
City were awaiting a decision from the Minnesota Department of Transportation
regarding the necessity for noise mitigation. If noise mitigation is required,
the project may become financially unfeasible.
The majority of questions and comments dealt with financing rather than the need
for or design of the new alignment. A summary of comments received from the
public follows.
. Residents in project area should not have to pay the cost of a project which
benefits the entire community.
. Residents felt that at previous meetings Council had indicated there would be
no assessments.
. The project should be delayed until funding for entire project is available.
. Property values will drop because of the proximity to the new road; therefore,
the City would have a difficult time proving benefit.
. Assessments on farmland should be deferred and portions of land that are not
able to be developed due to wetlands should not be included in assessment
area.
. Use additional MSA funds which are available to reduce the tax burden on
residents.
. The new alignment is necessary for both safety and improvement of
transportation routes to and from the City.
. New residential building should be limited so new roads won't be needed until
the City can afford to pay for them.
. Many existing homes were built too close to the new road alignment.
. Traffic speeds will need to be strictly regulated to protect children in area,
particularly near the elementary school.
. It is worth the money for the assessment to get a safe road.
. This road has been in the works for many years and it is time it is done.
. If the City wants industrial growth to continue, the new road has to be
completed to provide good access.
City staff and Council responses are summarized as follows:
. No guarantees were made regarding assessments on the project. The City has an
established assessment policy which the Council should follow in order to
prevent setting precedents which could hamper future Councils' ability to
assess for projects.
. MSA funds will be used for this project, however, there are other necessary
projects within the City which also need to be partially funded through MSA.
. Assessments on existing developed areas would be based on a per buildable lot
rate to be spread over 15 years. Farmland would be assessed on a per acre
basis; farmland fees to be deferred until the property is developed. The
Industrial Park will also be assessed for the project.
. It isn't feasible to delay the project until the City saves the money to
completely fund it because project costs will only continue to rise and the
project would never be done.
. A general tax levy on the City will cost substantially more to implement and
will raise the tax capacity rate which deters attracting new business and
residential development.
. Lots adjacent to the new road were sold at a reduced rate. Homes in some
areas were built prior to current setback standards. Closest home is more
than 50 feet from the curb line of the new road.
. Traffic speeds and signal installation are regulated by MnDOT traffic
standards regulations. Signals will be installed when warranted.
. A decision on the project can only be made after noise mitigation is
determined. If the decision is favorable, a financing decision will need to
be made in early 1997 for spring construction start.
The Council thanked the public for attending and for their input.
12 . Roundtable
Councilmember Fitch - Asked City Administrator Erar whether any individual
Councilmember or the Council as a whole had the ability to
terminate an employee. City Administrator Erar responded that employees could
only be fired upon recommendation of the Administrator and only with just cause.
13. MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to adjourn at 9:55 P.M.. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Hanson
Clerk Typist
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Mayor and counCilf:mrs,
City Administrator
Mary Hanson, Cler Typist
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SUBJECT:
Farmington Chemical Health
Week - Nov. 18-24
DATE:
November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION
The City has received a request from the School District to proclaim the week of
November 18-24 as Farmington Chemical Health Week. The theme for the week is
"Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse Costs...prevention Saves!" The District
is also requesting that members of the community wear red on Wednesday, November
20th to show support of chemical abuse prevention efforts.
Attached is a copy of the School District's request and sample proclamation.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve issuing the attached proclamation.
Respectfully submitted,
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FARMINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
IND. SCHOOL DISTRICT 192
ACCREDITED BY THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSN. OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
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Ms. MONICA KITTOCK-SARGENT, PRINCIPAL
MR. GARY WEIS, ASST, PRINCIPAL
October 16, 1996
Mr. John Erar
City Administrator
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Dear Mr. Erar:
The sixth annual Minnesota Chemical Health Week is being observed from November 18-24,
1996. It is a week that has been organized to heighten awareness of alcohol, tobacco and other
drug abuse through the integration of prevention endeavors during a focused time period. The
week continues the theme: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse CostsoooPrevention Saves!
For the past several years, the Mayor and City Council have made a proclamation to state that
they support the prevention efforts during Chemical Health Week. The Farmington Chemical
Health Week Committee is hoping that they will be able to make the proclamation again. Would
you bring this to them for discussion? There is a sample proclamation enclosed for your
convenience.
We are 21so asking members ofthe community to wcar red on \Vednesday, November 2{}, tv
show their support for prevention activities.
Thank you for your help in promoting drug and alcohol prevention in the City of Farmington. If
you have any questions or would like additional ideas of ways to become involved, please call me
at 463-6512.
Sincerely,
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Gail Hoxie-Setterstrom
Member of Farmington Community Chemical Health Week Committee
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WHEREAS, over half a million Americans will die this year from alcohol, tobacco and other drug related causes;
WHEREAS, every man, woman and child in America pays nearly $1,000 annually to cover the costs of
unnecessary health care, extra law enforcement, auto accidents, crime, and lost productivity
resulting from substance abuse;
WHEREAS, every person in the State of Minnesota is affected by alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse;
WHEREAS, prevention and treatment efforts have made major gains in reversing the trend toward more
and more alcohol, tobacco and other drug use;
WHEREAS, the color red has been chosen to represent individual and community commitment to efforts
to reduce demand for alcohol and other drugs in our communities;
WHEREAS, business, government, law enforcement, schools, religious institutions, service organizations,
neighborhoods, youth, senior citizens, and other individuals are encouraged to demonstrate their
commitment to help reduce and prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse by wearing and/or
displaying the color red during Minnesota Chemical Health Week.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the honorable Mayor Eugene "Babe" Kuchera and the Council of the City of
Farmington declare
November 18-24, 1996, "Minnesota Chemical Health Week in the City of Farmington" ,
and support activities sponsored by Minnesota Chemical Health Week, MADD's Red Ribbon Project, and D-Day,
and encourage all citizens to participate in Minnesota Chemical Health Week activities and other drug abuse
prevention efforts year round.
5L
FROM:
Mayor, Councilmembers
City Administrator pt-
Karen Finstuen
TO:
SUBJECT:
Set Public Hearing, Licenses and
Permits
DATE:
November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTION
A public hearing needs to be set to review various annual License renewals for the year of 1997.
DISCUSSION
Each year the following licenses expire December 31, and are required by our ordinances, to be
reviewed at a public hearing prior to renewal:
On-Sale Liquor Licenses
Sunday Liquor Licenses
Club Licenses
Therappeutic Massage Licenses
ACTION REQUIRED
Set a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., November 18, 1996, to review licenses.
Respectfully submitted,
~iJn.~
Karen Finstuen
Administrative Assistant
CitlJ, of FarminfJton 325 Oak Street · Farmington, MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · Fair (612) 463-2591
3d
FROM:
Mayor, councilmem~. e..: .
City Administrator f'1"'V"
James Bell, Parks and Recreation
Director
TO:
SUBJECT:
Accept Donation of Light Poles at
the Industrial Park.
DATE:
November 4,1996
INTRODUCTION
City policy requires that all donations be accepted by resolution of the City Council.
DISCUSSION
Staffhas received light poles for the industrial park street construction project from an
anonymous donor. These poles will be used to provide street lighting.
ACTION REQUIRED
Adopt the attached resolution accepting the donation.
Respectfully submitted,
~~ ~~
James Bell
Parks and Recreation Director
- C!tlJ. of Farmington 325 Oale Street · Farm;ntjton, MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · Fax (612) 463-2591
PRO P 0 SED
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING DONATION OF LIGHT POLES
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City on the 4th
day of November, 1996 at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following:
WHEREAS, a donor who wishes to remain anonymous has generously donated light poles
to the City of Farmington to be used in the Farmington Industrial Park; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept such a generous donation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Farmington hereby accepts the
donation of light poles from the donor to be used at the Farmington Industrial Park.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open
session on the 4th day of November, 1996.
Mayor
Attested to the ___ day of November, 1996.
City Administrator
SEAL
~
TO:
Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM:
John F. Erar, City Administrator
SUBJECT:
Finance Director Selection
Hiring Recommendation
DATE:
November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The hiring process for the appointment of a new Director Finance has been completed. An interview
panel consisting of the Finance Director from the city of Eagan, Gene Van Overbeke, the Finance
Director from the city ofLakeville, Dennis Feller, and myself interviewed five finalists for this position.
DISCUSSION
Due to the exceptional caliber and excellent qualifications of the applicants, the choice was extremely
difficult.
After a thorough review of the applicants, I am pleased to announce that Ms. Robin Roland has been
offered the position of Director of Finance, subject to ratification by the City Council.
Ms. Roland currently serves as the Assistant Finance Director for the city of White Bear Lake and has
been with that city for the last seven years. Prior to her current position, Robin has served in various
accounting and finance positions in the field since 1983. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and
Accounting from the Carlson School of Business, University of Minnesota.
Robin also serves on several committees, most notably as the 1996 Program Chair for the Minnesota
Government Finance Officers Association. A highly respected and coveted appointment in that
professional association.
BUDGET IMPACT
There are adequate funds available for this recommended appointment.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the appointment of Ms. Robin Roland as the Director of Finance for the City of Farmington
effective November 18, 1996.
f!~es;:il;~
ohn F. Erar
City Administrator
CitlJ of FarminfJton 325 Oak Street. FarminfJtonl MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · FlU (612) 463-2591
5~
TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City
Administrato~
FROM: Thomas J. Kaldunski, P .E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution
R4-96, Water Treatment Fee
DATE: November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The City Council has adopted the 1996 Comprehensive Water Supply and Distribution Plan. This
major comprehensive plan amendment recommends the establishment of a Water Treatment Plant
fee.
DISCUSSION
The Comprehensive Plan recommends that a Water Treatment Plant charge be established. The
study outlines the fee as $470/Residential Equivalency Unit (REU), defmed as 274/gallons per day
water demand, which is consistent with the Metropolitan Council's SAC unit. The study indicates
that this cost should be split evenly among all new water connections. This fee will be collected
from each new water service per single family unit (Le., each single family new home, townhouse
unit, apartment or single family unit in duplexes, triplexes, etc. will be considered and 1 REU).
Large commercial and industrial customers will be charged based upon their estimate of average
daily water usage. This average daily water usage will be divided by 274/gpd to determine the
number ofREU's.
Attached is a proposed resolution establishing the 1996/1997 Water Treatment Plant charge at
$470/REU. The Council should consider adopting this fee by approving the attached resolution.
The Water Board has recommended the establishment of this fee for all new connections. Existing
water customers will not be charged this fee until such time as the Water Board is preparing to
initiate the construction of a Water Treatment facility. The Comprehensive Water Plan predicts the
construction of the Water Treatment Plant between 2011-2015 at a cost of $7,500,000.
BUDGET IMPACT
The establishment of this fee will provide the City with a long term funding mechanism that will
help finance the construction of a Water Treatment facility. The revenues from this fee should be
placed in a dedicated fund to be established by the Finance Department.
Citl}. of FarminiJ.ton 325 Oak Street. Farmint}ton} MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · FaIr (612) 463.2591
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached resolution establishing the Water Treatment Plant fee for 1996/1997 at
$470/REU.
:;zy :~i2-J
Thomas ~dunski, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
TJK/ll
cc: file
Development Committee
Water Board
Proposed RESOLUTION NO. R -96
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R4-96 (1996 FEES AND CHARGES)
BY ADDING 1996/1997 WATER TREATMENT FEE
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council and the City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City on the 4th day of November,
1996 at 7:00 p.m..
The following members were present:
The following members were absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City Council has the right to establish fees for services provided by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City's Water Board has reviewed and approved the Water Supply and Distribu-
tion Plan, July 1996, as prepared by Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates ;and
WHEREAS, the Water Board has recommended that the City Council adopt this plan which
established the water treatment charge; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted this document at it's regular meeting on September 16,
1996; and
WHEREAS, the Council, as recommended by the Water Board, has determined that the 1996/
1997 fees for Water Treatment should be established as follows:
~
Water Treatment Plant Cost (Residential equivalent unit = 274 gpd usage) $470/REU
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above listed fees for Water Treatment Plant
Costs are hereby adopted.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the 4th
day of November, 1996.
Mayor
Attested to the
day of
,199_
Clerk! Administrator
SEAL
71
53
TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and
City Administrato~
FROM: Joy Lillejord,
Recreation Program Supervisor
SUBJECT: New Membership Fees at Senior
Center
DATE: November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION
The Senior Center Advisory Council has implemented an annual membership drive. Memberships
will go into effect January 1, 1997. Dues for those who are interested in joining the Farmington
Community Senior Center are $3.00 for an individual and $5.00 per couple. The Advisory Council
has set aside a small amount of money, that was donated, to allow those who cannot afford these dues
but would still like to become a member of the Senior Center.
Those members who choose to pay the dues will be entitled to the Senior News, a monthly newsletter
that is mailed out, also special events, programs and activities that are on-going throughout the year.
The revenue generated through this membership drive will help us provide these programs and
activities as well as special events and entertainment.
ACTION REQUIRED
Adopt resolution to add annual membership fees at the Senior Center.
Respectfully submitted,
~ M. ct~t9CiH-
Joy M. Lillejord
Recreation Program Supervisor
CitlJ. ofFarminiJ.ton 325 Oak Street · Farminf/ton, MN 55024 · (612) 463,7111 · Fa~ (612) 463.2591
PRO P 0 SED
RESOLUTION
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R4-96 (1996 FEES AND CHARGES)
BY ADDING SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP FEES
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City on
the 4th day of November, 1996 at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following:
WHEREAS, the City Council has the right to establish fees for services provided
by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that Senior Center annual membership fees,
beginning January 1, 1997, should be established as follows:
Individual Membership
Joint Spousal Membership
$ 3.00/person
S.OO/couple
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above listed membership fees for the
Farmington Area Senior Center are hereby adopted.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open
session on the 4th day of November, 1996.
Mayor
Attested to the _____ day of November, 1996.
City Administrator
5h
TO:
Mayor, councilmember~
City Administrator ~~
J
FROM:
Charles Tooker, City Planner
SUBJECT:
Third Quarter Building
Permit Summary
DATE:
November 4, 1996
:INTRODUCT:ION
This is the third update on building activity which contrasts actual growth of the
City with the stated Council optimum of 300 housing units per year.
D:ISCUSS:ION
From January 1st through the end of September, 1996, a total of 257 single family
dwelling permits were issued. On an annual basis, this rate would produce 342
single family housing units. In addition, 20 townhouse units and two twin homes
have been built, bringing the total number of dwelling units at the end of the third
quarter to 281.
It is worth noting that as of October 21st, an additional 19 single family dwelling
permits were issued, plus one more townhome indicating that the City has already
reached the Council's optimum of 300 housing units for this year.
Single family permits have been valued at $25,373,003 and multiple units were valued
at $1,566,000. Not quite half of the residential units (130 of the 281) were valued
between $69,000 and $90,000.
Residential remodeling accounts for $855,186 in added value and two industrial
permits have yielded $1,670,000 in additional value.
ACT:ION REQUIRED
This memo is for information purposes only.
Respectfully submitted,
{Jf~ 17 ~~
Charles Tooker
City Planner CT2
CitlJ. of FarminiJ.ton 325 Oak Street · FarminlJ.tonJ MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · FaK (612) 463.2591
COUNCIL MEETING 11/4/96
COUNCIL REGISTER
VENDOR
ACTIVITY
PAGE 1
DESCRIPTION
CHECK AMOUNT CK-SUBSYS
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IP
BENTLY, CORY
<*>
CAREY, PAT
<*>
COLLEGE CITY BEVERAGE INC
<*>
Crews, Justin
<*>
FINSTUEN, KAREN
<*>
FRED PRYOR SEMINARS
<*>
FRITZ COMPANY INC
<*>
GRIGGS COOPER & CO
<*>
Harry S Johnson Co Inc
<*>
JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPAN
<*>
Jo's Cafe
<*>
KELLY ELECTRIC INC
<*>
KEN KUCHERA
<*>
MALLOY MONTAGUE KARNOWSKI RADO
<*>
MCMAHON, TERRY/KORINE
<*>
METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COM
<*>
MINNESOTA STATE TREASURER
<*>
NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY
<*>
NORTON, LINDA K
<*>
PANEL CRAFT
Recreation Prog
Recreation prog
LIQUOR STORE
Recreation prog
RECREATION PROGR
STREET MAINT
LIQUOR STORE
LIQUOR STORE
HRA/ECONOMIC DEV
LIQUOR STORE
HRA/ECONOMIC DEV
HRA/ECONOMIC DEV
FIRE SERVICES
HRA/ECONOMIC DEV
ICE ARENA
SEWER OPEATIONS
BUILDING INSPECT
EMERG MGMT SERV
ADMINISTRATION
ENGINEERING SERV
FIRE SERVICES
GEN ACCOUNTING
HRA/ECONOMIC DEV
ICE ARENA
LIQUOR STORE
PARK MAINT
POLICE ADMIN
RECREATION PROGR
SENIOR CITIZEN
SEWER OPEATIONS
SOLID WASTE
STREET MAINT
SWIMMING POOL
TREE MAINTENANCE
WATER UTILITY
BUILDING INSPECT
Recreation Program-T
210.00
210.00*
195,00
195.00*
8,438.20
8,438.20*
25.00
25,00*
95,50
95.50*
99.00
99.00*
417.78
417.78*
1,365.37
1,365.37*
2,497.72
2,497.72*
1,821. 76
1,821. 76*
46.74
46.74*
43.66
43.66*
320.51
320.51*
3,000.00
3,000.00*
90.00
90.00*
20,493.00
20,493.00*
5,693,34
5,693.34*
6.28
6.28*
63.96
35.25
3.21
30,43
12,31
15,48
30.43
21. 67
110.72
10.22
2.07
11.00
6.48
46.54
7.25
5.94
12.04
425.00*
5.60
Park & Rec Program-T
MERCH FOR RESALE
Program Refund-Socce
Park & Rec Halloween
BLOOMINGTON SEMINAR
MERCH FOR RESALE
MERCH REFUSED CREDIT
Prelim & Final Plat
MERCH REFUSED CREDIT
HRA LUNCH EXPENSE
SERVICE CALL-PARTS &
OCTOBER EXPENSES
1995 CITY AUDIT - HR
PARK&REC - SKATING R
SVC AVAIL CHG MONTHL
BLDG PERMIT SURCHARG
UTILITY - CIVIL DEFE
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
REFUND ON BLDG PERMI
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COUNCIL REGISTER
VENDOR
<*>
PEDERSON, DANE/KRISTINE
<*>
PEPSI COLA COMPANY
<*>
PHILLIPS WINE AND SPIRITS INC
<*>
QUALITY WINE AND SPIRITS CO
<*>
RON'S GOURMET ICE
<*>
SCHOOLMEESTER, JOEY
<*>
SPEIKER, MARILYN
<*>
THOMPSON, CHARLENE
<*>
US WEST COMMUNICATIONS
<*>
WACKER, JEROME
<*>
WOLTERS, MIKE
<*>
4 PAWS C/O CURT FINCH
<*>
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR
<*>
APPLE VALLEY PARKS & RECREATIO
<*>
ARAMARK FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR
<*>
BARTON SAND & GRAVEL CO
<*>
BATTERIES PLUS
<*>
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK IN
<*>
BT OFFICE PRODUCTS INTERNATION
<*>
BUDGET MART #210
<*>
BURNSVILLE SANITARY COMPANY
<*>
C P RAIL LIMITED
<*>
CATCO PARTS SERVICE
<*>
CITY OF FARMINGTON
PAGE 2
ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION
CHECK AMOUNT CK-SUBSYS
5,60*
Recreation prog PROGRAM REFUND-SOCCE 25.00
25.00*
LIQUOR STORE MERCH FOR RESALE 161. 25
161.25*
LIQUOR STORE BILLING ERROR CREDIT 1,237.50
1,237.50*
LIQUOR STORE MERCH FOR RESALE 541.04
541. 04*
LIQUOR STORE MERCH FOR RESALE 685.85
685.85*
Recreation prog TOUCHFOOTBALL CONTRA 180.00
180.00*
ADMINISTRATION REIMBURSE COFFEE POT 10.61
10.61*
Recreation prog PROGRAM REFUND-SOCCE 50.00
50.00*
GEN ACCOUNTING UTILITY-LOGIS 369.28
369.28*
POLICE ADMIN REIMBURSE MEAL EXPEN 6.05
6.05*
Recreation prog TOUCH FOOTBALL CONTRA 180.00
180.00*
48,736.04*
POLICE ADMIN SEPT FEES 795.00
795.00*
BUILDING INSPECT CELL PHONE 720-1650 29.87
INVESTIGATION CELL PHONE 247-7042 26.92
PATROL SERVICES CELL PHONE 247-7043 175.75
POLICE ADMIN CELL PHONE 247-7041 26.92
259.46*
RECREATION PROGR GROUND POUNDERS SERI 43.52
43.52*
ADMINISTRATION COFFEE-PRIMARY ELECT 7.50
7.50*
STREET MAINT GRAVEL BASE 535,88
535.88*
STREET MAINT MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 6.69
6.69*
PRAIRIE WAT PH 3 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 80.25
SE AREA STRM SEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 53.50
SEWER OPEATIONS SEWER RATE STUDY 3,982.50
STATE AID STREET PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 655.90
4,772,15*
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 67.15
67.15*
PATROL SERVICES FUEL 340.17
340.17*
SOLID WASTE MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 6,620.55
6,620.55*
SIGNAL MAINT SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 675.00
675.00*
STREET MAINT EQUIP MAINT & RENTAL 124.88
124,88*
BUILDING MAINT UTILITY 30,45
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ACTIVITY
PAGE 3
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CREeK AMOUNT CK-SUBSYS
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
<*>
COMM CENTER
<*>
COORDINATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS L
<*>
CSL INC
<*>
Conoco
<*>
DAKOTA COUNTY RECORDER
<*>
DAKOTA COUNTY TREASURER
<*>
DUEBERS DEPT STORE
<*>
EARTRSKY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
<*>
FARMINGTON INDEPENDENT
<*>
FIRSTAFF
<*>
FRANKLIN QUEST
<*>
FRIEDGES LANDSCAPING INC
<*>
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
<*>
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS SERVIC
<*>
FRONTLINE PLUS FIRE & RESQUE
<*>
GENERAL OFFICE PRODUCTS COMPAN
<*>
GOPRER SIGN CO
<*>
GREG LARSON SPORTS
<*>
ROLLATZ, LEE
<*>
I T L PATCR COMPANY
FIRE SERVICES
ICE ARENA
LIBRARY SERVICES
LIQUOR STORE
PARK MAINT
SENIOR CITIZEN
STREET MAINT
SWIMMING POOL
POLICE ADMIN
SENIOR CITIZEN
ICE ARENA
BUILDING INSPECT
FIRE SERVICES
PARK MAINT
PATROL SERVICES
SOLID WASTE
ADMINISTRATION
COUNTY ROAD 31
PATROL SERVICES
Recreation prog
Recreation prog
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
DAKOTA ESTATES 9
PRAIRIE CREEK 2
MIS
ADMINISTRATION
FIRE SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
SEWER OPEATIONS
WATER UTILITY
Recreation prog
PATROL SERVICES
PATROL SERVICES
UTILITY
UTILITY
UTILITY
UTILITY - WATER
UTILITY
UTILITY
UTILITIES
UTILITY
385.89
1,136.65
379.49
582.93
408.23
311.98
108,42
336.41
3,680,45*
135.55
135.55*
97.00
97,00*
72.80
72.80*
106.21
155.42
89.89
355,18
583.17
1,289.87*
159.00
159.00*
15,446.88
15,446,88*
2,86
29.43
32.29*
163.00
163.00*
108.88
108.88*
528.00
528.00*
522.61
522.61*
1,280.00
1,280.00
2,560.00*
754.82
754.82*
14 .13
14.13*
3,749.50
3,749,50*
23,92
23.92*
279.13
279.12
558,25*
6.35
6.35*
151.66
151. 66*
34.92
PARTS/REPAIRS
SERVICE CALL
MERCHANDISE
FUEL
FUEL
FUEL
FUEL
FUEL
RECORDING FEES 9/96
CP 31-31 PROFESSIONA
CRG #13
CRG #48
PIONEER DAY
OCTOBER CRGS
RECEPTIONIST
SUPPLIES
CONSTRUCTION DAKOTA
CONSTRUCTION
ACCESS SERVICE
PRONE SERVICE
SUPPLIES
STAMP
PRONE CHARGES
PRONE CHARGES
SUPPLIES
REIMBURSEMENT
HAT BADGE
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COUNCIL REGISTER
VENDOR
<*>
IKON CAPITAL
<*>
J P COOKE CO
<*>
JAYTECH INC
<*>
JR'S APPLIANCE DISPOSAL INC
<*>
KALDUNSKI, TOM
<*>
KAMEN, DON
<*>
KELLY ELECTRIC INC
<*>
LAKEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION
<*>
LAKEVILLE TROPHY COMPANY
<*>
LAMPERTS
<*>
LANDFILL RECOVERY SYSTEMS
<*>
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INS
<*>
LEAURE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INS
<*>
MARCUS CABLE
<*>
MARTIN HEIKES INC
<*>
MAXIM TECHNOLOGIES INC
<*>
MENARDS
<*>
MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PAGE 4
ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION
CHECK AMOUNT CK-SUBSYS
34.92*
ADMINISTRATION EQUIP RENTAL 575.78
575.78*
POLICE ADMIN SUPPLIES 42,66
42,66*
ICE ARENA MERCHANDISE 577.52
577.52*
SOLID WASTE CLEAN UP DAY 843.00
843.00*
ENGINEERING SERV REIMBURSEMENT 61. 86
61.86*
SOLID WASTE MOTOR OIL 367.80
STREET MAINT MOTOR OIL 183.90
551,70*
BUILDING MAINT LABOR CHARGE 363.42
SIGNAL MAINT DWNTWN OUTLET REPAIR 524.49
887.91*
RECREATION PROGR GROUND POUNDERS SERlE 151.99
151.99*
Recreation prog STATE PLAQUE - TOUCH 53.25
53.25*
STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 1. 91
1.91*
SOLID WASTE CLEAN UP DAY 1,500.00
1,500,00*
ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS 394.72
ENGINEERING SERV BENEFITS 326.60
FIRE SERVICES BENEFITS 518.10
GEN ACCOUNTING BENEFITS 29.94
HRA/ECONOMIC DEV BENEFITS 70.99
ICE ARENA BENEFITS 257.20
LEGISLATIVE CTRL BENEFITS 229.83
LIQUOR STORE BENEFITS 279.35
PARK MAINT BENEFITS 330.38
POLICE ADMIN BENEFITS 1,187.26
RECREATION PROGR BENEFITS 128.15
SENIOR CITIZEN BENEFITS 48,76
SEWER OPEATIONS BENEFITS 142.21
SOLID WASTE BENEFITS 1,332,11
STREET MAINT BENEFITS 807.21
SWIMMING POOL BENEFITS 217.05
TREE MAINTENANCE BENEFITS 52.09
WATER UTILITY BENEFITS 103.05
6,455.00*
RISK MANAGEMENT RICHARD & DAWN COLE 328.00
328.00*
FIRE SERVICES CABLE SERVICE 3.10
3.10*
SOLID WASTE EQUIP MAINT & RENTAL 100,00
100.00*
WATER UTILITY ANALYTICAL SERVICES 50.00
50.00*
PARK MAINT SUPPLIES 291.04
291.04*
PATROL SERVICES FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR 500.00
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MINNESOTA MUTUAL
<*>
MINNESOTA RECREATION & PARK AS
<.>
MINNESOTA STATE FIRE DEPT ASSN
<.>
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSION
<.>
NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY
<.>
NORTHSTAR REPRO PRODUCTS INC
<.>
OUR DESIGNS INC
<.>
PEOPLES NATURAL GAS
<.>
PITNEY BOWES
<*>
ROO EQUIPMENT
<*>
ROFIDAL' KEVIN
<*>
SCAN AIR FILTER INC
<.>
SCHINDLER, RICHARD
<.>
SCHWAB, VOLLHABER, LUBRATT SER
<.>
SELECT ACCOUNT
ADMINISTRATION
ENGINEERING SERV
FIRE SERVICES
GEN ACCOUNTING
HRA/ECONOMIC DEV
ICE ARENA
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FROM:
John F. Erar, City Administrator
SUBJECT:
Cable TV Franchise Agreement -
Cooperative Effort Update
Availability of Used Video
Equipment for Meeting Broadcasts
DATE:
November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memo is to update Council on the status of the City's efforts to work with other
communities in the franchise renewal process. In addition, discussions with the city of Lakeville staff
concerning the availability of their used video equipment should the Lakeville City Council be so
inclined to donate this equipment to our City. The donation of this equipment may present some
opportunity to begin recording and televising City Council and other public meetings.
DISCUSSION
Cooperative Franchise Renewal Effort
Several meetings have been held with the other cities in this effort, and progress is being made towards
some type of joint negotiations approach with Marcus Cable. It should be noted that at this time all cities
are committed to working together, by sharing information and costs in the franchise renewal process,
although no formal commitment has been made by any city towards the creation of a joint powers board
or agreement.
As part of this cooperative effort, the City has received a report commissioned in this effort that reviews
our cable tv franchise agreement and related cable tv system within the community. The results of this
study strongly suggest that the city of Farmington will need to take some very vigorous steps in bringing
our community up to appropriate telecommunications standards and related franchise fee structures.
This report also compares and contrasts our community's technological standards and franchise
agreement with the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley and Lakeville. This was a very important first step
towards identifying the type of resources and opportunities each community has, as well as what efforts
will need to be taken to bring our community up to comparable standards. A copy of this report is
attached to this memo.
The next phase of this effort will be to draft a model cable television ordinance and model franchise
agreement. The cost of this effort, again, is proposed to be shared equally by all four communities. These
model documents will provide the City with an appropriate telecommunications standard for use in the
franchise renewal process, as well as a workable, and up-to-date telecommunications ordinance to
regulate cable providers within the community.
Availability of Used Cable TV Video Equipment
In my conversations with Lakeville city staff, an opportunity has presented itself involving the
availability of their used cable tv video equipment through donation. The city of Lakeville is replacing its
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equipment with new components as part of its normal capital replacment plan schedule. Used available
components include video cameras, microphones, system control unit, video recording equipment, lenses,
and power supplies. It is my understanding that most of this equipment is still functioning and could be
adapted to our Council Chambers for either live or recorded broadcasts.
It is suggested that if Council is receptive to this opportunity, a letter from the City should be sent to the
Lakeville City Council acknowledging our desire to be considered for the kind and generous donation of
their video equipment. The city of Lakeville has made this type of equipment available through donation
to other public agencies in the past, most notably Dakota County.
BUDGET IMP ACT
There is adequate funding in the 1997 Budget for the model documents discussed under cooperative
efforts. I have discussed payment expectations with the other cities involved in this effort, and they are
willing to accept payment in 1997 for any expenses incurred in fiscal year 1996 for consultation services
provided thus far.
Professional services are being provided to the group of communities by Mr. Thomas Creighton, of the
law firm of Bemik and Ufson. Mr, Creighton is a nationally acknowledged expert in telecommunications
law, and has been recognized in the state of Minnesota as a leading telecommunications legal expert as
well as a proponent of cities becoming more agressive in related telecommunications issues.
ACTION REOUESTED
1) Approve the City's financial participation in the drafting of a model telecommunications ordinance
and franchise renewal document.
2) Approve the City's request to the City of Lakeville for the potential donation of their used cable
television video equipment. Approval of the City's request will be dependent upon positive consideration
by the Lakeville City Council.
R~s e~tfull1 su~mitted,
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ohn F. Erar
City Administrator
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Memorandum
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Cities of Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, and Apple Valley
Bernick and Lifson, Thomas D. Creighton, and Robert J. v~Vose~()
October 29, 1996 y.l
Cooperative Efforts
The Cities of Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, and Apple Valley (the "Cities") have
expressed an interest in joining in some form of collective effort regarding communications issues,
whether simply periodic meetings, a formal agreement to jointly negotiate renewal of the cable
franchise, or formation of a long-term joint powers consortium. This Memorandum identifies
areas of cable franchise similarity and dissimilarity between the Cities. Because of the need to
provide narrative regarding current franchise obligations, a comparative memo format was used
rather than a spread-sheet or graph.
Background
The Cities clearly face similar communications-related issues including the same cable
provider (Marcus), a single, shared cable system with identical paid programming and some
shared PEG programming, cross-over school district boundaries, and cable franchise expirations
all within roughly one year of each other.
The most obvious and compelling reason to work together is that such joint effort will
significantly enhance negotiating leverage during the cable franchise renewal process. In a
situation where imposition of an obligation by one city directly benefits neighboring cities there
is a benefit in negotiating obligations jointly.
The largest concern with a cooperative effort is that each of the Cities has substantively
different franchises and historically differing degrees of involvement with cable issues. However,
the franchise renewal proposals submitted by Marcus are substantively identical. While each city
clearly can negotiate individual obligations, the reality is that cable-related issues must be jointly
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addressed by the Cities at some level since Marcus' proposed rebuild appears to perpetuate the
single system model currently in place. This means that paid programming and PEG or
community programming, as well as any enhanced communications services, will continue to
largely be shared by all of the Cities.
This Memorandum addresses the following issues of concern:
1. Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Programming and related issues.
2. Franchise and franchise renewal issues.
3 Other general telecommunications issues.
Hopefully, this Memorandum will prove helpful in future meetings between the Cities regarding
joint efforts.
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Lakeville Vital Statistics
Franchise Expiration = February 1998
Franchise Fee= 5% of Gross Revenues; approx. $131,000 in 1996.
Population= 36,000 (approx.)
Number of Subscribers = 8,000 (approx.)
Other = The existing franchise may allow city to require interconnection with "other systems in
the metropolitan area It .
Rosemount Vital Statistics
Franchise Expiration = May 1999
Franchise Fee = 5 % of Gross Revenues (excludes ad revenues, leased access fees, revenues from
"enhanced telecommunications services")
Population= 12,500 (approx.)
Number of Subscribers = 2,800 (approx.)
FarminiP:on Vital Statistics
(Existing Franchise Unavailable)
Franchise Expiration = December 1997
Franchise Fee= 3% of Gross Revenues; approx. $19,000 in 1996.
Population= 6,870
Number of Subscribers = estimated 4,000
Apple Valley Vital Statistics
Franchise Expiration= December 1998
Franchise Fee = 5 % of Gross Revenues (excludes payments to programmers for pay cable
services); approx. $155,000
Population= 41,178
Number of Subscribers = 10,200
Other = The existing franchise may allow city to require interconnection with "other systems in
the metropolitan area."
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I. Public. Educational and Governmental Programming ('pEG)
A. PEG Access Operations funding
1. Legal Issues
Federal law, 47 V.S.C. ~ 531, provides that:
(a) PEG access obligations may only be created and enforced in accordance
with the provisions of the Act;
(b) That a franchising authority (City) may require in renewal that PEG
channel capacity be designated; and
(c) That any franchise obligation regarding the providing or use of such
channel capacity may be enforced including the authority to enforce any provisions of the
franchise "for services, facilities, or equipment proposed by the cable operator" which relate to
PEG.
In addition, federal law, 47 V.S.C. ~ 542(g)(2), provides that calculation of the
franchise fee will not include:
(B) in the case of any franchise in effect on the date of enactment of this
title [1984], payments which are required by the franchise to be made by
the cable operator during the term of such franchise for, or in support of
the use of, public, educational, or governmental access facilities;
(C) in the case of any franchise granted after such date of enactment [1984],
capital costs which are required by the franchise to be incurred by the cable
operator for public, educational, or governmental access facilities . . ,
Together these provisions demonstrate that in 1984 Congress amended federal law
to provide that after franchise renewal, a cable operator may require that operational funding for
PEG access be paid out of franchise fees. However, Congress also provided that if the cable
operator and franchising authority negotiated PEG access operational obligations separate from
franchise fees, such negotiated requirements would be enforceable by the franchising authority.
Therefore, it is permissible to negotiate separate funding for PEG access
operations. In many cases such funding, if negotiated, is passed through to subscribers as a
separate line item.
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2. Existin2 Franchises
Lakeville-
The Lakeville franchise requires provision of public access personnel including a
production coordinator. The public access personnel are reportedly provided by Marcus Media,
the advertising arm for Marcus Cable. There is currently no accounting for the number of
employees or number of hours dedicated by Marcus personnel for public access programming.
Without requiring an accounting from Marcus, it is impossible to determine the value of the
personnel provided by Marcus.
Any other funding comes from franchise fees, and there is no independent operational
funding for governmental or educational programming.
Rosemount-
The Rosemount franchise requires provision of public access personnel including a
production coordinator. The public access personnel are reportedly provided by Marcus Media,
the advertising arm for Marcus Cable. There is currently no accounting for the number of
employees or number of hours dedicated by Marcus personnel for public access programming.
Without requiring an accounting from Marcus, it is impossible to determine the value of the
personnel provided by Marcus.
Any other PEG funding comes from franchise fees and there is no independent operational
funding for governmental or educational programming.
Farmington-
The Farmington franchise has no requirement for the provision of public access personnel.
There is no independent operational funding for governmental or educational
programmmg.
Apple Valley-
The 1984 Apple Valley franchise renewal required the provision of additional hours of
work beyond that previously provided by the shared public access personnel pursuant to the
Lakeville franchise. The Apple Valley franchise also specifically requires the production
coordinator to give attention to Apple Valley public access issues/promotion. The public access
personnel are reportedly provided by Marcus Media, the advertising arm for Marcus Cable.
There is currently no accounting for the number of employees or number of hours dedicated by
Marcus personnel for public access programming. Without requiring an accounting from Marcus,
it is impossible to determine the value of the personnel provided by Marcus.
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Any other funding comes from franchise fees and there is no independent operational
funding for governmental or educational programming.
3. Renewal Proposal
Marcus proposes no operational funding, and the company proposes removing any and all
of the company's PEG access operational obligations. Marcus proposes transferring all such
obligations to each of the respective Cities without compensating any of the Cities for the value
of the services previously provided by Marcus.
B. PEG Access Equipment and Facilities
1. Le&al Issues
As previously noted, federal law, 47 V.S.C. ~ 531, provides that a franchising
authority may require as part of franchise renewal that channel capacity be designated for PEG
use. In addition, federal law, 47 V.S.C. ~ 544(b), provides that the franchising authority may
establish in renewal requirements for facilities and equipment. Finally, federal law, 47 V.S.C.
~ 542(g)(2)(C), specifically excludes from franchise fees any "capital costs which are required by
the franchise to be incurred by the cable operator for public, educational, or governmental access
facilities" .
Together these provisions clearly indicate that in renewal a franchising authority
may require the provision of PEG access and facilities, and other capital support funding. As
always, the amount of such support which can be required by the franchising authority will depend
in large measure on the authority's ability to clearly demonstrate "the future cable-related
community needs and interests, taking into account the cost of meeting such needs and interests" .
See, 47 V.S.C. ~ 546(c)(I)(D)(Renewal Provisions).
2. Existing Franchises
Lakeville-
The Lakeville franchise requires provision of a "complete recording studio" and "state of
the art equipment" for public access programming. The public access studio facility is shared by
the residents of all 4 communities, as is the public access channel itself. The Lakeville franchise
requires that the facility be located in or within 2 miles of Lakeville. Pursuant to an identical
provision in the Rosemount franchise, the studio is technically located in Lakeville near
Roseniount (with a Rosemount mailing address). The total studio space consists of roughly 850
square feet and is located at the Marcus Cable building.
The studio must be staffed, operated and maintained by Marcus so as to allow production
and playback of prerecorded or live programming. The studio is equipped with cameras, an
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editing system, toaster, switcher, and various related equipment. The condition of this equipment
is reportedly poor, but no value can be given without an accurate accounting from Marcus. The
Lakeville franchise allows the City to require new or updated equipment upon a determination of
need by the City.
The Lakeville franchise also required, upon a showing of need, the provision of a portable
camera and related equipment. This equipment was provided as part of the Apple Valley
franchise renewal.
The Lakeville franchise also requires Marcus to provide two additional "community access
locations" in public buildings with "color cameras, lighting, and sound production equipment".
Both locations mustbe interactive/allow for live programming. Marcus must maintain and repair
the equipment provided. Lakeville has designated the City Hall Council Chambers and Lakeville
High School as the 2 studio locations (providing governmental and educational programming
respectively) .
The cost to Marcus of providing these facilities was capped at approximately $111,000,
excluding the time-value of money.. The current quantity, quality and actual cost/value of this
equipment is unknown and would require an accounting by Marcus. Lakeville spends roughly
20% - 25% of its franchise fees ($10,000 - $30,000) on Lakeville government access equipment.
Rosemount-
The Rosemount franchise similarly requires provision of a "complete recording studio"
and "state of the art equipment". As noted, the public access studio facility is shared by the
residents of all 4 communities, as is the public access channel itself. The franchise also parallels
the Lakeville franchise in requiring that the studio facility be located in or within 2 miles of
Rosemount.
The studio must be staffed, operated and maintained by Marcus so as to allow production
and playback of prerecorded programming (although live programming is required by the
Lakeville franchise). The studio is equipped with cameras, an editing system, toaster, switcher,
and various related equipment. The condition of this equipment is reportedly poor, but no value
can be given without an accurate accounting from Marcus. The Rosemount franchise also allows
the City to require new or updated equipment upon a determination of need by the City.
The Rosemount franchise also requires, upon a showing of need, the provision of a
portable camera and related equipment. As noted, this equipment has been provided.
Finally, the Rosemount franchise requires Marcus to provide a "community access
location" in a public building with "color cameras, lighting, and sound production equipment".
The franchise separately provides that Marcus was required to connect the City Council chambers
with interactive cable, and that the City could require activation of such cable. It is presumed that
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together these requirements call for connection of the Council Chambers (although arguably they
could be construed to require two locations). In any event, the City indicates that Council
meetings are not aired and apparently the Chambers were never wired.
Farmington-
The Farmington franchise requires the provision of "at least the minimal equipment
necessary for the production of programming and playback of pre-recorded programs: via the
publish access channel. Because the public access studio facility is shared by the residents of all
4 communities, as is the public access channel itself, the effective public access requirements are
created by the other franchises. The franchise has no requirement that City Hall be connected or
that equipment for government programming be provided.
Pursuant to the other franchises, the studio must be staffed, operated and maintained by
Marcus so as to allow production and playback of prerecorded or live programming. The studio
is equipped with cameras, an editing system, toaster, switcher, and various related equipment.
The condition of this equipment is reportedly poor, but no value can be given without an accurate
accounting from Marcus.
Apple Valley-
As noted, the public access studio facility is shared by the residents of a114 communities,
as is the public access channel itself. However, pursuant to the Lakeville and Rosemount
franchises the facility was not located in Apple Valley.
The Apple Valley franchise requires provision of "at least minimal equipment as
committed to City at the effective date of this franchise and as stated in the Offering... and the
minimum equipment necessary to make it possible to record programs at remote locations with
battery operated portable equipment". The public access studio was partly equipped pursuant to
the Lakeville franchise prior to Apple Valley's franchise renewal in 1984. However, the Apple
Valley franchise renewal required the addition of certain equipment including an editing system,
a portable video recorder with color camera, and videotape players. In addition, Marcus was
required to provide sufficient equipment to allow the City to provide government programming
at City Hall. The City will require wiring and equipment for the new City Hall, once built.
The public access studio is currently equipped with an editing system, toaster, switcher,
and various related equipment. Government access equipment includes 3 camcorders, 4
combination cameras, and certain mixers, monitors and a switcher. In the past, the City has used
City funds to purchase equipment for government access. The condition of the public access and
government access equipment is reportedly poor, but no value can be given without an accurate
accounting from Marcus. The Apple Valley franchise allows the City to require additional
equipment if demand exceeds capacity "in the City's opinion".
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The Apple Valley franchise/offering also required the addition of a character generator for
use by ISD #196. The cost to Marcus was capped at $5,000, excluding the time-value of money.
The current quantity, quality and actual cost/value of this equipment is unknown and would
require an accounting by Marcus.
3. Renewal Proposal
Marcus proposes a single capital grant for each of the cities in an amount to be negotiated
for the acquisition of PEG equipment. Marcus proposes removal of any obligations to purchase,
maintain, repair, or replace any access equipment beyond this capital grant.
c. Free Services to Buildings
1. Existin2 Franchises
Lakeville-
The Lakeville franchise requires free cable drops and free Basic service to City Hall,
schools, police and fIre departments. Free premium service and a color television are provided
at City Hall. Upon request, Marcus must provide a free drop and free Basic to any non-profit
designated by the City.
Rosemount-
The Rosemount franchise requires free cable drops and free Basic service to City Hall,
schools, police and fIre departments. The franchise also requires free premium service and a
color television at City Hall. Upon request, Marcus must provide a free drop and free Basic to
any non-profit designated by City.
Farmington-
The Farmington franchise has no requirements for free cable drops or free Basic services
to any buildings or institutions.
Apple Valley-
The 1984 Apple Valley franchise renewal required continued service to all institutions then
receiving service (including all schools and City Hall) and any other institutions within 200 feet
of existing plant designated by City. The City later designated the Police Station to receive a drop
and service.
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2. Renewal Proposal
Marcus proposes limiting the free drops and services to a to-be negotiated list of locations,
all of which must be within 150 feet of existing cable plant. Additional drops and/or outlets
would be installed by Marcus at cost.
D. PEG Access Programming
1. Legal Issues
Federal law, 47 V.S.C. ~ 531 (e) (as amended by ~ 611 (e) of the
Telecommunications Act of 1996), provides that a cable operator may "refuse to transmit any
public access program or portion of a public access program which contains obscenity, indecency,
or nudity". The scope and ability of a cable operator to prescreen PEG access programming has
not yet been clarified.
State law, Minn. Stat. ~ 238,084, generally provides that "class B systems", such
as Rosemount and Farmington, must require, at least one public access channel while "class C
systems", such as Apple Valley and Lakeville, must provide at least one public access channel,
one educational access channel, and one local government access channel. All franchises must
provide that no charges may be made for channel time or playback of prerecorded programming
on at least a public access channel(s).
In addition, all franchises must provide for the addition of access channels pursuant
to a formula detailed in the statute (known as the "n+ 1 rule"). Generally this formula allows for
the addition of access channels as existing channels become fully used.
Finally, state law provides that all franchises must include a provision establishing
the amount of equipment that the franchisee must make available to provide public access
programming. This equipment must include, at least, the minimal equipment necessary for the
production of programming and playback of prerecorded programs and, upon a showing of need,
the minimum equipment necessary to record programs at remote locations.
2. Existing Franchises
Lakeville-
The franchise requires dedication of 3 channels (1 public access, 1 educational, and 1
government channel). As previously noted, the public access channel is operated by Marcus for
the benefit of all 4 communities.
Apparently, the educational channel was not initially required by the City, Marcus was
subsequently required to dedicate an educational channel for the exclusive use of Independent
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School District #194 which is programmed from a Lakeville High School studio. An additional
educational channel was dedicated for use by ISD #196 during the Apple Valley franchise renewal
process. There is no narrow casting of educational programming (all 4 cities get the same
programming) .
Finally, the Lakeville franchise requires Marcus, upon request and without charge, to live
cablecast City Council meetings, City Planning meetings and other public hearings. The City
provides its own governmental programming without support from Marcus independent of the
franchise fee.
Rosemount-
The franchise requires dedication of 3 channels (1 public access, 1 educational, and 1
government channel). The Cities receive the same educational programming provided by ISD
#194 and #196, and the same public access programming.
Rosemount does not provide government programming although the franchise requires
Marcus, upon request and without charge, to provide coverage of City Council meetings, City
Planning meetings and other public hearings. Again, it appears that the Council Chambers may
not have been wired in accordance with the Franchise. Further clarification of the City's technical
capabilities is necessary.
Farmington-
The Farmington franchise parallels the other franchises in requiring dedication of 3
channels (1 public access, ! educational, and 1 government channel).
Farmington reportedly does not provide government programming and the Farmington
franchise contains no requirements regarding coverage of City Council meetings, City Planning
meetings and other public hearings. It appears that the Council Chambers have not been wired.
As previously noted, the public access channel is operated by Marcus for the benefit of all
4 communities.
Apple Valley-
The 1984 renewed Apple Valley franchise initially required dedication of 2 PEG channels
(1 public access, 1 educational) but provided for the addition of channels if necessary.
Subsequently, an additional channel was dedicated for governmental use. In 1994, Apple Valley
required wiring of and interconnection to the new City Hall including activated return capabilities
to permit live meeting coverage. Apple Valley now airs a 24 hour bulletin board service with
intermittent live and recorded progra.mming of City Council and Planning Commission meetings.
In addition, several professionally produced programs are aired weekly on the governmental
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channel.
At the time of the 1984 renewal, Apple Valley successfully negotiated the addition of
another educational access channel for ISD #196. Pursuant to the Apple Valley
franchise/offering, programming can be provided from the Apple Valley High School and the
Rosemount High School on this channel. In addition programming for ISD #194 is received from
the other educational access channel which is programmed from the Lakeville High School studio.
Residents of all 4 of the cities receive the same educational programming as the school districts
cross municipal boundaries.
As previously noted, the public access channel is operated by Marcus for the benefit of all
4 communities.
2. Renewal Proposal
Marcus proposes continued designation of the statutory minimum 3 access channels (for
"class C systems" such as Lakeville and Apple Valley); 1 public, 1 educational, and 1
governmental channel respectively.
II. Franchise Issues
A. Term of Renewed Franchise
1. Legal Issues
Federal law does not limit the length of a franchise term nor require a specific
franchise term.
State law, Minn. Stat. ~ 238.084(c), provides that the initial franchise term and any
renewal term are limited to not more that 15 years.
2. City's Desire
Lakeville-
The City has not indicated a desired franchise term/length. In accordance with state law,
the current franchise limits the renewal term to no longer than 15 years.
Rosemount-
The City has not indicated a desired franchise term/length.
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October 28, 1996
Farmington-
The City has not indicated a desired franchise term/length. In accordance with state law,
the current franchise limits the renewal term to no longer than 15 years.
Apple Valley-
The City has not indicated a desired franchise term/length. The current franchise limits
the renewal term to no longer than 15 years.
3. Renewal Proposal
Marcus requests a 15 year renewal. Renewals of 15 years are generally accompanied by
a significant system upgrade (to allow amortization of the expense).
B. System Capacity and Services
1. Legal Issues
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 amended federal law, 47 V.S.C. ~ 544(e),
by removing a franchising authority I s power to enforce the FCC's technical standards or signal
quality standards, and by preventing a franchising authority from adopting its own, higher
technical standards. In addition, federal law now provides that "no state or franchising authority
may prohibit, condition, or restrict a cable system I s use of any type of subscriber equipment or
any transmission technology." Notwithstanding these limitations, federal law, 47 V.S.C. ~
552(a), provides that a franchising authority may continue to establish and enforce "construction
schedules and other construction-related requirements, including construction-related performance
requirements, of the cable operator."
The scope of these new limitations on local authority over technological issues has
not yet been tested or clarified. The most common interpretation is that local government
continues to be authorized to require certain system capacity, service capabilities, and other
community identified system "needs", but is no longer authorized to dictate the technological
means for meeting these obligations or "needs".
2. Existing Franchises
Lakeville-
The Lakeville franchise requires the system to provide a minimum of 330 MHZ capacity.
The franchise allows the City to require an increase to 400 MHZ although no such action was
documented.
Memorandum
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Rosemount-
The franchise has no system capacity requirement.
Farmington-
The Farmington franchise requires the system to provide a minimum of 162 MHZ capacity
equivalent to 27 channels with the right to initiate negotiations regarding upgrade.
Apple Valley-
The 1984 Apple Valley franchise renewal required the existing system to provide 330
MHZ capacity by 1986 and required an upgrade to a minimum of 440 MHZ capacity by 1989.
Upgrade to 450 MHZ has reportedly been completed providing 61 activated channels on two tiers
(26 Basic, 35 "Cable Showcase Tier").
In addition, the Apple Valley franchise notably required interconnection of the 4 Cities and
requires interconnection of any geographically contiguous systems owned by Marcus or any
successor. Further, the franchise requires interconnection with contiguous systems owned by
operators other than Marcus if requested by any such other system operator. Finally the Apple
Valley franchise requires any system upgrade to ensure interconnectability with other systems.
3. Renewal Proposal
Marcus offers a system utilizing 450 MHZ equipment which will be capable of providing
60 channels within 5 years. Marcus representatives indicate that this is standard proposal
language but that, in fact, a rebuild is contemplated. Marcus has not fully clarified the nature of
the proposed rebuild, the number of channels which will be provided, or the types of additional
services contemplated.
c. Franchise Fees
1. Le~al Issues
Neither federal or state law limit the use of franchise fees to cable-related purposes
(although prior FCC regulations did contain such a limitation). However, federal law, 47 U.S.C.
~ 542(b), provides that franchise fees paid by a cable operator "shall not exceed 5 % of such cable
operator's gross revenues." The Telecommunications Act of 1996 amended this provision by
limiting the annual gross revenues calculation to revenues derived from the operation of the cable
system "to provide cable services. 11
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October 28, 1996
2. Use of Fees (Dedicated or Nondedicated)
Lakeville-
Lakeville reportedly dedicates 100% of its franchise fees towards cable-related needs.
Rosemount-
The Rosemount franchise requires dedication of the franchise fee into a special fund to
further PEG access, but also permits the City Council to transfer these monies into the general
fund. Reportedly, franchise fees are placed in the general fund.
Farmington-
Farmington reportedly deposits all franchise fees into the general fund.
Apple Valley-
Apple Valley reportedly deposits all franchise fees into the general fund.
3. Renewal Amount
Marcus has proposed paying 5% of gross revenues. However, Marcus proposes defining
"gross revenues" to exclude certain revenues which are includable under federal law and thus
proposes paying a lower franchise fee than could be required by the Cities.
D. Enforcement Authority, Penalties, Etc.
1. Existing Franchises
Lakeville-
The Lakeville franchise requires a $30,000 security fund/letter of credit, a $20,000
performance bond, and termination provisions to secure against default or noncompliance. The
security fund requirement was subsequently removed by Resolution of the City.
Rosemount-
The franchise provides only for termination provisions to secure against default or
noncompliance.
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October 28, 1996
Fannington-
The Farmington franchise provides for a $20,000 performance bond and termination of
the franchise in the event of default.
Apple Valley-
The Apple Valley franchise provides for a $15,000 security fund/letter of credit with
specific penalty provisions, a $50,000 performance bond, and termination provisions to secure
against default or noncompliance.
2. Renewal Proposal
Marcus proposes a $10,000 performance bond and a $2,000 "security bond", with penalty
provisions. The proposal "security bond" is intended as a bond and not a letter of credit or other
security fund. The proposal provides for termination of the franchise in the case of default only
after a hearing.
E. Regulatory Authority (City or Cable Board)
1. Existin~ Franchises
Lakeville-
The franchise provides for a Citizens Advisory Board to assess, review and monitor the
performance of Marcus. Lakeville has formed an 8 member board with representatives from each
of the 3 school districts. The Board meets regularly, and utilizes a part-time independent
coordinator (Chris Oace).
Rosemount-
The franchise provides for a 3 person Advisory Board to assess, review and monitor the
performance of Marcus. The City's Public Utilities Commission serves as the Advisory Board.
Fannington-
The franchise provides that the City Administrator or other person designated by the City
Council is responsible for administering the franchise.
Apple Valley-
The franchise provides that the City may appoint an advisory body and delegate that body
such authority as desired. A Cable Committee has been formed, has been meeting, and is
Memorandum
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October 28, 1996
overseeing renewal negotiations.
2. Renewal Proposal
The Marcus proposal recognizes and perpetuates the concept of Citizen Advisory Boards.
F. Particular Customer Service or Other Concerns
1. ExistinK Franchises
Lakeville-
The franchise provides a process regarding repairs, complaints, etc. No specific concerns
were identified in the documents provided.
Rosemount-
The franchise provides very limited treatment for processing and resolution of complaints.
No specific concerns were identified in the documents provided.
Farmington-
The franchise provides very limited treatment for processing and resolution of complaints.
No specific concerns were identified in the documents provided.
Apple Valley-
The franchise provides a process regarding repairs, complaints, etc. No specific customer
service concerns were identified in the documents provided.
2. Renewal Proposal
The Marcus proposal recites limited portions of both state and federal law and regulations
regarding customer service issues. No specific customer service protections are provided.
Ill. Other General Issues
Lakeville-
There was no information provided regarding whether the City has adopted or considered
adoption of a general rights-of-way permitting ordinance to ensure control of rights-of-way, nor
whether a cellular/PCS zoning ordinance has been adopted or considered.
Memorandum
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October 28, 1996
The City has issued 3 leases for occupancy of City owned property for cellular/wireless
providers. The City has utilized a standardized lease payment schedule providing for 15 year
leases; $40,000 for the fITst 5 years and $10,765 per year thereafter with 3 % annual increases,
The City has 5 lease applications pending.
Finally, the City indicates interest in maintaining and/or increasing access and utilization
of the cable system by ISD 192, 194, and 196.
Rosemount-
The City indicates a desire to communicate with other metropolitan areas via the cable
system.
There was no information provided regarding whether the City has adopted or considered
adoption of a general rights-of-way permitting ordinance to ensure control of rights-of-way, nor
whether a cellular/PCS zoning ordinance has been adopted or considered. There was no
information regarding leasing of City property for cellu1ar/PCS facilities.
Farmington-
Farmington notes a particular and significant problem with use of public rights-of-way by
Marcus. The Public Works Director reports that Marcus routinely fails to comply with City
permitting requirements. Further Marcus fails to accurately locate system facilities leading to cut
lines, service outages and potentially dangerous construction problems. This problem is likely
present in the other Cities.
There was no information provided regarding whether the City has adopted or considered
adoption of a general rights-of-way permitting ordinance to ensure control of rights-of-way, nor
whether a cellu1ar/PCS zoning ordinance has been adopted or considered. There was no
information regarding leasing of City property for cellular/PCS facilities.
Apple Valley-
Apple Valley identifies future goals of retaining the ability to require or encourage
interconnection of the Marcus system with other neighboring telecommunications systems. The
City additionally identifies goals of providing high speed data transmission capabilities via the
cable system, and the ability for residents to interact with the City, and among themselves, via
a video bulletin board.
The City has considered adoption of a general rights-of-way permitting ordinance to ensure
control of rights-of-way, has considered adoption of a cellular/PCS zoning ordinance, and has
issued 3 leases/licenses for the use of City property for cellu1ar/PCS facilities.
Memorandum
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October 28, 1996
The following documents were received from each of the Cities and reviewed in preparation of
this report:
Lakeville
Existing cable franchise and related amendments, resolutions and agreements;
Proposed renewal franchise and June 3, 1996 letter offering upgrade for expedited renewal
(prepared by Marcus);
Comparison of existing and proposed franchise (prepared by Marcus counsel);
August 7, 1996 Memo from Cable Coordinator to Mayor and City Administrator re:
formation of alliance with four cities.
Rosemount
Existing cable franchise and related resolution;
Brief narrative regarding future cable related needs and interests.
Farmington
Existing cable franchise;
Proposed renewal franchise (prepared by Marcus);
July 25, 1996 Memo from Director of Public Works/City Engineer to City Administrator.
Apple Valley
Existing cable franchise and initial offering with exhibits, and related amendments,
resolutions;
Proposed renewal franchise (prepared by Marcus)
Brief narrative regarding future cable related needs and interests;
3 lease/license agreements granting use of city property for placement of paging, cellular
or pes equipment.
C:\BOBUTPOWER.OO6
TO: Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrato~
FROM: James Bell, Parks and Recreation
Director
SUBJECT: Middle School Warming House
Sewer Project
DATE: November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The Middle School Warming House has been constructed to provide restrooms. Youth
Hockey would like to hook up a sewer service to the warming house.
DISCUSSION
When the City, School District and Youth Hockey built the warming house, restrooms
were roughed into the building. Youth Hockey would like to fInish the restrooms and
have a sewer line constructed to the warming house. They are willing to pay this cost
with the understanding that the City would pay them back at a later date with the
proceeds from the referendum bond issue..
The Parks and Recreation Commission is recommending that the sewer line be placed on
the Parks Referendum. If or when the referendum passes, the City would then reimburse
Youth Hockey for this expense. The City's bond counsel issued a legal opinion
addressing the appropriateness of this proposed transaction.. Youth Hockey also
understands the risk if the referendum does not pass.
Staff requested quotations from three companies. The quotations received by staff are as
follows:
. Sauber Plumbing
. Arcon Construction
$23,850.00
$36,530.40
These two quotations will be referred to the Youth Hockey Association for award.
BUDGET IMPACT
This expenditure does not have an effect on the budget.
~b
- C~tlJ. of FarminlJton 325 Oak Street · Farmint}ton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Far (612) 463.2591
RECOMMENDATION
The quotations along with a staff recommendation to accept the low quote will be passed
on to Youth Hockey. Staff recommends Council approve the construction of the sewer
line to the warming house. Staff also recommends the City and Youth Hockey sign an
agreement with the understanding that Youth Hockey will pay for this expense and be
reimbursed by the City if the referendum passes.
Respectfully submitted,
"J~. ~~
James Bell
Parks and Recreation Director
g~
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: John F. Erar, City Administrator
SUBJECT: 1996 Budget Reappropriations
DATE: November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTION
A fiscal review of the 1996 budget suggests a need to reappropriate adopted revenue projections
and amend expenditure levels to more closely reflect department service needs. The attached
financial analysis will be reviewed with Council and recommended budget reappropriations will
be presented.
DISCUSSION
Staff review of the 1996 budget indicates that projected revenues as originally adopted will not
be adequate to support general fund operations. Due to a projected revenue shortfall of
approximately $177,787 which includes project engineering and administrative fees, building
inspection fees (townships) and other revenues, a thorough review and re-evaluation of existing
and alternate revenue sources was undertaken.
This review as presented will propose to reappropriate revenues in certain categories which are
projected to exceed adopted revenue estimates. The following revenue categories are projected to
exceed adopted estimates: Permits, Intergovernmental Revenues and Other Revenues.
In addition, due to unanticipated expenditures in personnel services, equipment maintenance,
materials and supplies and professional and contract services, budgetary expenditures will exceed
the amended budget by approximately $8,050. In order to avoid deficit spending in the budget,
maintain existing service levels, and relieve any further fiscal pressure on the City's fund balance
reserve, spending levels have been adjusted to more closely reflect actual service needs, and
reduce non-critical spending areas.
Proposed reductions in capital equipment and special activity spending, the proposed use of
compensatory time-off versus cash overtime, and reductions in all non-essential services have
been taken to reduce spending in non-critical areas, redirect spending in essential service areas,
and bring the City's budget back into fiscal balance. It should be noted that this amended budget
is based on the maximization of compensatory time for overtime hours worked as opposed to
cash outlays, and highly restrictive authorization of any additional overtime for the remainder of
the year. The amended budget does retain approximately $11,580 in contingency if this approach
is not successful.
CitlJ of FarminfJton 325 Oaft Street · Farmin9ton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7117 · Fax (612) 463.2591
Mayor and Councilmembers
1996 Budget Reappropriations
Page 2. of 2
Recommended revisions in both projected revenues and adopted expenditure levels will be
necessary to ensure continued service levels, and avoid any potential budgetary deficit in this
fiscal year. While the amended budget does designate approximately $16,326 for fund balance
reserves, this amount suggests that all other revenues, including excess building permit revenues,
will be committed for operations funding. This aspect of the amended budget is of most concern
due to the already inadequate fund balance reserve levels identified in the 1995 Audit.
ACTION REOUESTED
A review of the recommended revisions to the 1996 Budget is attached for your review and will
be presented to Council.
Approve amending the 1996 Budget as presented and adopt the attached 1996 Budget resolution
establishing new revenue and expenditure levels.
Res e~tful~ $mitted,
\.. '-/"'L-~
Ii hn F. Erar
City Administrator
RESOLUTION No.
AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A FISCAL BALANCE
BETWEEN PROJECTED REVENUES AND ANTICIPATED GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996.
WHEREAS, projected 1996 Revenues of $3,279,501, as adopted, and amended projected revenues of
$3,303,301 will be insufficient to support anticipated expenditures in the 1996 Budget due to a projected
revenue shortfall of $177,787; and
WHEREAS, anticipated expenditures will exceed adopted budgetary expenditures of $3,279,521 and
amended budgetary expenditures of$3,303,301 by approximately $8,050, respectively; and
WHEREAS, City departments have reviewed current expenditure levels within their respective
departments and determined that the current budget authorizations will need to be adjusted to more
accurately reflect existing service level expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the City management team, under the direction of the City Administrator, has readjusted
budgetary expenditures to more closely reflect actual expenditure levels during fiscal year 1996; and
WHEREAS, reappropriations of revenue within the 1996 City .Budget are necessary to establish and
maintain a fiscal balance between projected revenues and anticipated expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the following revenue categories will need to be reappropriated to fund anticipated 1996
expenditures:
ADOPTED REVISED CHANGE
PERMITS $599,655 672,593 72,938
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 430,150 297,793 (132,357)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL 23,800 61,300 37,500
OTHER REVENUES 20.700 66.995 46.295
TOTAL $1,074,305 $1,098,681 24,376
WHEREAS, the attached 1996 Revised Budget Expenditures describes the reappropriations at each
department level and is hereto attached and made a part of this budget resolution;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Farmington City Council on this 4th day of November
1996 does hereby amend the 1996 Budget and authorize expenditures of $3,311,351, with projected
revenues of $3,327,677 and a designated fund balance reserve of$16,326.
Eugene "Babe" Kuchera, Mayor
ATTEST:
John F. Erar, City Administrator
REVISED 1996 BUDGET REVENUES
4-Nov-96
REVENUE CATEGORIES
ADOPTED AMENDED REVISED CHANGES
PROPERTY TAXES
1,546,084
1,546,084 1,546,084
LICENSES
11,050
11,050 11,050
PERMITS
603,415
603,415
676,353
72,938
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES
415,702
439,502
477,002
37,500
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
591,100
591,100
458,743
(132,357)
FINES
24,000
24,000
24,000
OTHER REVENUES
88,150
88,150 134,445
46,295
TOTALS
3,279,501
3,303,301 3,327,677
24,376
REVISED 1996 REVENUE PROJECTIONS
CHANGES IN AFFECTED REVENUE CATEGORIES
PERMITS ADOPTED AMENDED REVISED CHANGES
BUILDING PERMITS 508,805 508,805 578,000 69,195
BUILDING PERMITS-EMPIRE 15,000 15,000 4,493 (10,507)
BUILDING PERMITS-EUREKA 3,600 3,600
BURNING PERMITS 1,650 1,650 1,000 (650)
CABLE TV FRANCHISE FEES 19,500 19,500 21,000 1,500
STREET BREAKING PERMITS 2,000 2,000 7,500 5,500
SEWER INSPECTION PERMIT 16,000 16,000 14,000 (2,000)
OTHER PERMITS 700 700 1,500 800
PLUMBING & HEATING 36,000 36,000 41,500 5,500
SUBTOTAL 599,655 599,655 672,593 72,938
CHARGES FOR CURRENT SERVICES
GIS FEES 4,000 4,000 9,000 5,000
PROJECT ADMIN FEES 75,000 75,000 44,546 (30,454)
COUNTER SALES 4,000 4,000 2,600 (1,400)
PROJECT ENGINEER FEES 275,000 275,000 147,324 (127,676)
POOL ADMISSIONS 24,000 24,000 30,307 6,307
POOL CONCESSIONS 9,500 9,500 9,100 (400)
POOL LESSONS 7,500 7,500 14,416 6,916
MUNICIPAL SERVICES PENALlTIES 24,150 24,150 38,000 13,850
CUSTOM SERVICES 7,000 7,000 2,500 (4,500)
SUBTOTAL 430,150 430,150 297,793 (132,357)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES
IDEA SCHOOL REIMBURSEMENTS 23,800 23,800
GRANTS - C.O.P.S. 37,500 37,500
SUBTOTAL 23,800 61,300 37,500
OTHER REVENUES
DONATIONS 2,000 2,000 750 (1,250)
DONATIONS-SENIORS 1,750 1,750 4,100 2,350
SR CTR NEWSLETTER ADVERTISEMT 800 800 300 (500)
MISC. REVENUES 16,150 16,150 21,845 5,695
OVERHEAD REIMB. - SOLID WASTE 20,000 20,000
OVERHEAD REIMB. - SEWER 20,000 20,000
SUBTOTAL 20,700 20,700 66,995 46,295
PROJECTED REVENUES 1,050,505 1,074,305 1,098,681 24,376
1996 REVISED BUDGET EXPENDITURES
DEPARTMENT REAPPROPRIATIONS
COUNCIL COUNCIL PROPOSED
ADOPTED AMENDED YTD CHANGES 11/4/96 REVISED
GENERAL GOVERNMENT 588,895 594,615 3,750 598,365
MAYOR & COUNCIL 19,850 19,850 (1,610) 18,240
ADMINISTRATION 476,509 473,709 (18,398) 455,311
FINANCE 191,937 191,839 (1,358) 190,481
POLICE 659,681 666,681 45,679 712,360
FIRE 128,748 128,748 4,930 133,678
RESCUE 19,421 19,421 972 20,393
ENGINEERING 217,666 217,666 (21,930) 195,736
STREETS 397,348 380,126 7,764 387,890
SHADE TREE 50,472 50,472 (27,772) 22,700
RECREATION 98,204 98,204 24,620 122,824
PARK MAINTENANCE 187,607 187,607 7,812 195,419
POOL OPERATIONS 105,279 101,679 (10,971) 90,708
SENIOR CENTER 56,234 56,234 1,675 57,909
LIBRARY 33,865 (1,865) 32,000
IDEA SCHOOL 10,757 10,757
CONTINGENCY 81,650 71,828 (5,248) 66,580
EXPENDITURES 3,279,501 3,303,301 8,050 3,311,351
PROJECTED REVENUES 3,279,501 3,303,301 24,376 3,327,677
FUND BALANCE RESERVE 16,326 16,326
Over (Under)
REVISED 1996 BUDGET EXPENDITURES
BY DEPARTMENT LINE ITEMS
DEPARTMENTIEXPENDITURE DESCRIPTIONS ADOPTED AMENDED YTD REVISED $ CHANGE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
POSTAGE 20,000 20,000 17,000 (3,000)
INSURANCE 67,000 67,000 77,000 10,000
INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE 500 500 1,000 500
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 11,000 11,000 15,000 4,000
UTILITIES 26,000 26,000 48,000 22,000
BUILDING MAINT & RENTAL 8,000 8,000 7,000 (1,000)
EQUIPMENT MAl NT & RENTAL 16,000 16,000 13,000 (3,000)
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 5,000 5,000 4,500 (500)
SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 1,000 1,000 500 (500)
ADMINISTRATOR SEARCH 11 ,200 11,200
CITY PAGES NEWS ARTICLES 6,000 6,000 3,000 (3,000)
ELECTIONS 4,000 4,000 5,000 1,000
AUDITING SERVICES 20,000 20,000 23,000 3,000
LEGAL SERVICES 15,000 15,000 17,000 2,000
TRANSFERS OUT
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND 180,363 186,083 147,133 (38,950)
ITOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 379,863 385,583 389,333 3,750 ~
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 1,810 1,810 200 (1,610)
ITOTAL MAYOR AND COUNCIL 1,810 1,810 200 (1,610)1
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
PERSONNEL SERVICES
REGULAR SALARIES 329,548 326,748 294,073 (32,675)
OVERTIME 2,000 2,000 8,000 6,000
PART-TIME 33,718 33,718 32,000 (1,718)
BENEFITS 101,043 101,043 90,938 (10,105)
SUBTOTAL 466,309 463,509 425,011 (38,498)
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
FUEL & LUBRICANTS 2,500 2,500 2,150 (350)
EQUIPMENT MAl NT & RENTAL 1,500 1,500 1,000 (500)
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 700 700 6,550 5,850
SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 3,000 3,000 3,100 100
SUBTOTAL 7,700 7,700 12,800 5,100
CONTRACTED SERVICES - RECEPTIONIST 15,000 15,000
SUBTOTAL 15,000 15,000
ITOTAL ADMINISTRATION 474,009 471,209 452,811 (18,398)1
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DEPARTMENnEXPENDITURE DESCRIPTIONS ADOPTED AMENDED YTD REVISED $ CHANGE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL SERVICES
REGULAR SALARIES 126,277 126,277 115,417 (10,860)
OVERTIME 2,000 2,000 3,700 1,700
PART-TIME
BENEFITS 35,510 35,510 31,864 (3,646)
SUBTOTAL 163,787 163,787 150,981 (12,806)
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 3,250 3,250 3,000 (250)
EQUIPMENT MAINT & RENTAL 5,500 5,402 5,400 (100)
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,300 1,300 750 (550)
SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 1,000 1,000 750 (250)
SUBTOTAL 11,050 10,952 9,900 (1,052)
CONTRACTED SERVICES 12,500 12,500
SUBTOTAL 12,500 12,500
ITOTAL FINANCE 174,837 174,739 173,381 (1,358)1
POLICE DEPARMENT
PERSONNEL SERVICES
REGULAR SALARIES 416,206 416,206 421,755 5,549
OVERTIME 15,000 15,000 38,500 23,500
PART-TIME 2,000 2,000 3,000 1,000
SUBTOTAL 433,206 433,206 463,255 30,049
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
AUTO FUEL & LUBRICANTS 9,000 9,000 7,800 (1,200)
EQUIPMENT MAINT & RENTAL 11,000 11,000 16,000 5,000
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 800 800 780 (20)
TELEPHONE 2,000 2,000 1,600 (400)
SUBTOTAL 22,800 22,800 26,180 3,380
CONTRACTED SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES 25,000 25,000 30,000 5,000
PSYCH & PHYSICALS 1,000 1,000 750 (250)
ANIMAL CONTROL 2,500 9,500 9,000 (500)
EMERGENCY DISPATCH 27,000 27,000 33,000 6,000
TOWING CONTRACT 500 500 1,500 1,000
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES 1,500 1,500 2,500 1,000
SUBTOTAL 57,500 64,500 76,750 12,250
ITOTAL POLICE 513,506 520,506 566,185 45,679 I
FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL SERVICES
REGULAR SALARIES 17,087 17,087 19,388 2,301
OVERTIME 500 500
PART-TIME 33,000 33,000 37,972 4,972
BENEFITS 14,761 14,761 7,518 (7,243)
SUBTOTAL 64,848 64,848 65,378 530
OPERATING EXPENSES
SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 7,000 7,000 6,000 (1,000)
EMERGENCY DISPATCH 14,300 14,300 17,000 2,700
SUBTOTAL 21,300 21,300 23,000 1,700
CONTRACTED SERVICES
EMERGENCY DISPATCH 14,300 14,300 17,000 2,700
ITOTAL FIRE 100,448 100,448 105,378 4,930 ~
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DEPARTMENl\EXPENDITURE DESCRIPTIONS ADOPTED AMENDED YTD REVISED $ CHANGE
RESCUE SQUAD
PART-TIME 14,000 14,000 15,493 1 ,493
BENEFITS 1,071 1,071 550 (521 )
SUBTOTAL 15,071 15,071 16,043 972
ITOTAL RESCUE SQUAD 15,071 15,071 16,043 9721
ENGINEERING DIVISION
PERSONNEL SERVICES
REGULAR SALARIES 138,314 138,314 124,113 (14,201)
OVERTIME 10,000 10,000 4,500 (5,500)
PART-TIME 17,124 17,124 19,000 1,876
BENEFITS 42,578 42,578 40,023 (2,555)
SUBTOTAL 208,016 208,016 187,636 (20,380)
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
AUTO FUEL & LUBRICANTS 500 500 400 (100)
AUTO REIMBURSEMENT 1,500 1,500 1,000 (500)
EQUIPMENT MAl NT & RENTAL 1,200 1,200 1,000 (200)
UNIFORMS 250 250 (250)
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 700 700 600 (100)
SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 1,500 1,500 1,000 (500)
SUBTOTAL 5,150 5,150 3,600 (1,550)
ITOTAL ENGINEERING 213,166 213,166 191,236 (21,930)l
STREETS DIVISION
PERSONNEL SERVICES
REGULAR SALARIES 174,950 162,010 172,810 10,800
OVERTIME 8,000 8,000 6,500 (1,500)
PART-TIME 3,250 3,250 3,000 (250)
BENEFITS 60,848 56,566 45,500 (11,066)
SUBTOTAL 247,048 229,826 227,810 (2,016)
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 25,000 25,000 28,000 3,000
BUILDING MAINT & RENTAL 6,000 6,000 5,000 (1,000)
EQUIP MAINT & RENTAL 20,000 20,000 25,000 5,000
UNIFORMS 3,500 3,500 3,250 (250)
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 300 300 170 (130)
SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 500 500 300 (200)
SUBTOTAL 55,300 55,300 61,720 6,420
CONTRACTED SERVICES
ROAD MAINTENANCE 9,000 9,000 7,000 (2,000)
STREET LIGHTING 45,000 45,000 50,000 5,000
DUST COATING 4,000 4,000 4,760 760
SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE 5,000 5,000 4,600 (400)
SUBTOTAL 63,000 63,000 66,360 3,360
ITOTAL STREETS 365,348 348,126 355,890 7,7641
I TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 578,514 I 561,292 I 547,126 I (14,166)1
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DEPARTMENl\EXPENDITURE DESCRIPTIONS ADOPTED AMENDED YTD REVISED S CHANGE
SHADE TREE DIVISION
PERSONNEL SERVICES
REGULAR SALARIES 22,710 22,710 5,000 (17,710)
OVERTIME
PART-TIME 3,000 3,000 (3,000)
BENEFITS 8,162 8,162 7,000 (1,162)
SUBTOTAL 33,872 33,872 12,000 (21,872)
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 1,000 1,000 1,500 500
BUILDING MAINT & RENTAL 200 200 300 100
EQUIP MAINT & RENTAL 400 400 100 (300)
SUBTOTAL 1,600 1,600 1,900 300
CONTRACTED SERVICES
TREE REMOVAL 5,000 5,000 4,800 (200)
REFORESTATION 10,000 10,000 4,000 (6,000)
SUBTOTAL 15,000 15,000 8,800 (6,200)
ITOTAL SHADE TREE 50,472 50,472 22,700 {27,772)1
RECREATION DIVISION
PERSONNEL SERVICES
REGULAR SALARIES 48,389 48,389 70,454 22,065
OVERTIME
PART-TIME 15,455 15,455 19,500 4,045
BENEFITS 13,090 13,090 13,500 410
SUBTOTAL 76,934 76,934 103,454 26,520
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 5,720 5,720 4,720 (1,000)
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 600 600 300 (300)
SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 1,250 1,250 650 (600)
SUBTOTAL 7,570 7,570 5,670 (1,900)
lTOTAL RECREATION 84,504 84,504 109,124 24,620 1
PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION
PERSONNEL SERVICES
REGULAR SALARIES 87,684 87,684 90,139 2,455
OVERTIME 2,087 2,087 3,500 1,413
PART-TIME 18,885 18,885 21,500 2,615
BENEFITS 29,901 29,901 22,850 (7,051 )
SUBTOTAL 138,557 138,557 137,989 (568)
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
UTILITIES 6,500 6,500 10,500 4,000
MUNICIPAL SERVICES 1,500 1,500 4,000 2,500
BUILDING MAl NT & RENTAL 4,500 4,500 5,000 500
EQUIP MAINT & RENTAL 8,600 8,600 14,000 5,400
SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 200 200 180 (20)
SUBTOTAL 21,300 21,300 33,680 12,380
CONTRACTED SERVICES
SEALCOATING 4,000 4,000 (4,000)
SUBTOTAL 4,000 4,000 (4,000)
ITOTAL PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION 163,857 163,857 171,669 7,8121
SWIMMING POOL OPERATIONS
PERSONNEL SERVICES
REGULAR SALARIES 27,504 24,504 24,000 (504)
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DEPARTMENT\EXPENDITURE DESCRIPTIONS ADOPTED AMENDED YTD REVISED $ CHANGE
OVERTIME 807 807 600 (207)
PART-TIME 32,635 32,635 34,000 1,365
BENEFITS 10,558 9,958 9,958
SUBTOTAL 71,504 67,904 68,558 654
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 4,050 4,050 5,500 1,450
MECHANDISE FOR RESALE 5,850 5,850 850 (5,000)
UTILITIES 10,000 10,000 7,000 (3,000)
MUNICIPAL SERVICES 450 450 2,000 1,550
BUilDING MAINT & RENTAL 9,600 9,600 3,800 (5,800)
EQUIP MAINT & RENTAL 1,925 1,925 1,500 (425)
UNIFORMS 500 500 400 (100)
LICENSES & PERMITS 100 100 (100)
SUBTOTAL 32,475 32,475 21,050 (11,425)
CONTRACTED SERVICES 600 600 400 (200)
SUBTOTAL 600 600 400 (200)
ITOTAL POOL OPERATIONS 104,579 100,979 90,008 (10,971)1
SENIOR CENTER SERVICES
PERSONNEL SERVICES
REGULAR SALARIES 9,879 9,879 17,500 7,621
OVERTIME 364 364
PART-TIME 14,875 14,875 8,400 (6,475)
BENEFITS 4,525 4,525 4,100 (425)
SUBTOTAL 29,279 29,279 30,364 1,085
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
AUTO FUEL & LUBRICANTS 100 100 200 100
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 1,000 1,000 1,500 500
POSTAGE 2,000 2,000 2,600 600
PRINTING & PUBLISHING 3,780 3,780 3,000 (780)
BUILDING MAl NT & RENTAL 450 450 1,000 550
EQUIP MAINT & RENTAL 500 500 300 (200)
SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 100 100 20 (80)
SUBTOTAL 7,830 7,830 8,420 590
ITOTAL SENIOR CENTER 37,109 37,109 38,784 1,675 t
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DEPARTMENT\EXPENDITURE DESCRIPTIONS ADOPTED AMENDED YTD REVISED $ CHANGE
LIBRARY SERVICES
PERSONNEL SERVICES
REGULAR SALARIES 15,440 12,500 (2,940)
PART-TIME 420 800 380
BENEFITS 4,824 (4,824)
SUBTOTAL 20,684 13,300 (7,384)
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 1,200 1,000 (200)
UTILITIES 9,859 14,800 4,941
MUNICIPAL SERVICES 1,294 1,700 406
EQUIPMENT MAINT & RENTAL 197 200 3
SUBTOTAL 12,550 17,700 5,150
CONTRACTED SERVICES 631 1,000 369
SUBTOTAL 631 1,000 369
ITOTAL LIBRARY SERVICES 33,865 32,000 (1,865)1
ITOTAL PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 440,521 I 470,786 I 464,285 I (6,501 >I
CONTINGENCY
CONTINGENCY GENERAL 26,650 16,828 11,580 (5,248)
ITOTAL CONTINGENCY 26.650 16,828 11,580 (5,248>1
TOTAL REVISED BUDGET EXPENDITURES 2,705,229 2,718,272 2,726,322 8,050
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FROM:
Mayor, Councilmembers and
City Administrator~
Daniel M. Siebenaler, Police Chief
TO:
SUBJECT: Fuel Contract, City Wide
DATE: November 4, 1996
Introduction
During recent budget discussions, City fuel costs were identified
as a major expense. Staff discussed the possibility of soliciting
proposals for a formal fuel contract.
Discussion
In 1997, the City of Farmington has budgeted approximately $34,000,
for fuel. At current prices that represents approximately 26,500
gallons of fuel.
Current practices allow city vehicles to be fueled at any available
station. This practice creates some difficulty in sorting and
assigning expenses to specific cost centers.
Based on the quantity now being purchased, it is possible the City
could see an overall reduction of several percentage points. In
addition to cost savings, proposal specifications could also
provide for different accounts for each of the City's cost centers,
thereby simplifying our in-house accounting procedures. Staff has
addressed the possibility of contract purchasing with two of the
City's main fuel suppliers. Both vendors have expressed interest.
Action Reauired
Approve the concept of a single vendor City-wide fuel contract. If
Council concurs, staff will prepare a proposal document and solicit
contract proposals from interested vendors. Vendor submittal's
will be presented to Council for award.
Respectfully,
~
Daniel M. Siebenaler
Chief of Police
DMS/m
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TO:
Mayor and Councilmembers
City Administrator
FROM:
Charlie Tooker, City Planner
SUBJECT:
MUSA Expansion Update
DATE:
November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTION
A meeting between Metropolitan Council and Farmington staff produced a series of
tasks that need to be accomplished prior to forwarding a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment focused on MUSA expansion.
DISCUSSION
The main unresolved issue is the capacity of the Empire Treatment Plant.
Following work completed by both Farmington and Lakeville to minimize inflow and
infiltration (I/I) into the sanitary sewer system, rainfall amounts have declined
enough that Met Council engineering staff questions how effective the improvements
actually will be in wet weather and/or a 100 year storm.
In the meantime, work is proceeding on upgrading capacity at the Empire plant from
9 to 12 million gallons per day (MGD). Anticipated completion is in the Fall of
1999. Since Met Council staff is not assured that 1/1 remediation has been
successful, they suggested they would try to bring all communities in this sector
of the Twin Cities that contribute to the Empire Plant together to discuss
anticipated growth to the year 2010.
Specific requests for additional information include the following:
. Available Lots within Existing MUSA
This total includes 1053 lots and 132 multiple family units for a total of 1185
units. This approximates a three year supply based upon the current growth
pattern of 350 units per year.
. Available Supply of Land
The Planning Commission has identified 1593 acres of land, including 415 acres
already in MUSA, which is suitable for residential development. The first and
second priority areas were identified by City Council and the Planning Commission
during an early Spring, 1996 workshop. Met Council staff requested that
development within the first priority area shall be substantially completed before
moving into Phases 2 and 3.
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. Capital Improvement Program Staging Plan
The proposed plan is currently being prepared by the City management team and will
be presented to Council at the November 18th Council meeting. It will emphasize
attention on County Road 31 and a trunk sanitary sewer to provide service to the
land between the Industrial Park and 195th Street.
. Development Time Line (based on 200 dwelling units per year)
In 1995, Farmington had an estimated 2700 household units. The City has been
building at a rate of 350 dwelling units per year for the past two years. This
will be repeated again in 1996 based upon current permits issued through October
22nd. The City Council has suggested 300 units per year as an optimum growth
rate, whereas staff suggested a growth rate between 200 and 300 units per year.
This recognized that; 1) prior to 1993, Farmington rarely produced 100 new
dwelling units per year; 2) growth rates tend to fluctuate for a variety of
reasons; and 3) the past three years have had both a favorable economy and low
mortgage rates.
200 units per year will produce 3000 additional dwelling units in Farmington by
the year 2010, whereas 300 units per year will produce 4500 dwelling units.
Because of the pattern of a 350 unit per year growth rate established during the
past three years, staff believes that the City will be developing at a rate close
to 300 units per year through 2004 with a gradual decrease to 200 units per year
after that. This MUSA expansion request, together with the existing lot
inventory, will produce 4460 sites for housing if development continues at the
current average rate of 2.8 units per acre. While Staff estimates that housing
demand will be somewhere between 200 and 300 units per year, the actual request
for MUSA approximates the upper end of this scale.
Based upon development activity now, the City has a three year supply of housing
sites. In order for landowners and the City to plan for improvements, the City
will need to add Area A, containing 514 acres of MUSA, to the existing supply
early in 1997. This will provide opportunities for the City to continue the
diversification of housing options through 2004 at the rate of 300 units per year.
Early in 2005, Areas Band C, with approximately 300 acres of land, will be needed
to provide a five year supply of MUSA based upon development activity of 200 units
per year, These areas already have trunk sanitary sewer service available and
could be added to the urban service area earlier without seriously impacting the
capital improvement program.
The year 2010 will require the 350 acres of MUSA situated in Areas D, E and F,
producing a total of 1560 housing sites.
. Transportation Plan Update
The Met Council Transportation Planner identified specific maps that should
produced as backup for the transportation plan which was submitted earlier.
staff prepared these maps, but is waiting for the Transportation Planner to
from vacation to put it into one package.
be
City
retur:
ACTION RECOMMENDED
A draft of the Comprehensive Plan will be forwarded to Met Council staff by the
middle of November. A public hearing on the plan amendment is suggested for the
regular November 18th meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
&~ IJ! ~~
Charles Tooker
City Planner
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City
Administrator 'fu
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FROM: Thomas J. Kaldunski, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Lane Striping on Elm Street (CSAH 50)
from Division Street to 4th Street
DATE: November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTION
On October 7, Council received a request from Dakota County Highway Department requesting
City approval to modify parking restrictions on CSAH 50 (Elm Street). Residents in the area have
been invited to the November 4, 1996 meeting to discuss this proposal.
DISCUSSION
Council reviewed parking on Elm Street at the May 24, 1995 meeting. Resolutions establishing
parking restrictions from 1st Street to 4th Street and were adopted, establishing no parking from
Division Street to the west City limits (Lakeville border). This left a gap between Division Street
and 1 st Street.
The County has requested that no parking be established on this one block segment of Elm Street
(CSAH 50) to allow the painting of a center turn lane to improve traffic safety.
The County indicated that center turn lanes can not be provided safely without the parking
restrictions. They also expressed concern over the traffic patterns and safety issues that may
continue without 'the center turn lane. The City noted a significant increase in traffic accidents
between 1st Street and the railroad tracks related to turning movements. With the increases in
traffic counts (over 11,000 vehicles per day), the need for safety improvements will increase.
In reviewing Council's discussion of parking restrictions on Elm, the concern was expressed
regarding the need for residential parking on the one block segment that was not approved, It was
noted that parking occurred on that segment related to the apartments at 24 Elm Street.
Staff has conducted a parking study on Elm from Division to 1st Streets. There appears to be
adequate parking available at the apartment to service it's residents as shown in the following table;
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Parking Study on Elm - Division Street to First Street
Time of Day Tues. 10/22 Wed. 10/23 Thurs. 10/24 Fri. 10/25 Sat. 10/26
8:00 AM 0 0 1 2
noon 0 0 1 1
5PM 0 0 1 0
8PM* 0 0 1 2 4
midnight 0 0 1 0 2
* It was noted that 3 to 5 parking spaces were available each night throughout the study period for
apartments at 24 Elm Street.
Dakota County has indicated they would be willing to complete centerline striping in the Spring of
1997 if Council enacts parking restrictions on Elm Street (CSAH 50) from Division to Elm Street.
This would be done following the placement of the final wear course on the bridge project. The
County has also expressed concern with potential impacts on the CSAH 50 project funding if the
center turn lane striping is not completed.
BUDGET IMPACT
There are no significant budget impacts because the Dakota County Highway Department will
provide the striping in the Spring of 1997.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution enacting parking restrictions on Elm Street (CSAH 50) between Division at
First Streets.
~lYS;;U
Thomas idunski, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
cc: file, Department Heads
Dave Everds, Dakota County Highway Department
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R -96
REQUESTING DAKOTA COUNTY INSTALL "NO PARKING" SIGNS ON
A PORTION OF CSAH 50 (from Division Street to First Street)
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council and the City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City on the 4th day of November,
1996 at 7:00 p.m..
The following members were present:
The following members were absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City and Dakota County have planned the improvement of County State Aid
Highway (CSAH) 50; and
WHEREAS, the County has requested that no parking be established from Division Street to First
Street; and
WHEREAS, center turn lanes can not be provided safely without parking restrictions on this
block.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council that the City shall
ban the parking of motor vehicles on both sides of County State Aid Highway 50 from Division
Street to First Street at all times.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the 4th
day of November, 1996.
Attested to the
day of
,1996.
Mayor
SEAL
Clerk! Administrator
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TO:
Mayor and Councilmembers
qG
FROM:
John F. Erar, City Administrator
SUBJECT:
CSAH 31 Project Cost Update
DATE:
November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The City has been informed by the County Highway Department that project cost estimates for CSAH 31
have been increased by $211,184. This new engineering estimate will affect proposed special
assessments on both developed and undeveloped properties, as well as issuance and property tax impact
costs on the tax levy option presented to Council.
DISCUSSION
According to the County, the following changes in their engineering estimates are noted below:
Construction
Engineering
Right-of-way
August 26. 1996*
$1,461,000
365,250
675,000
November 4. 1996
$2,047,027
372,907
292,500
Total
$2,501,250
$2,712,434
*Estimate provided at the August 26, 1996 Council Workshop.
Council should bear in mind that the final costs will be determined at bid opening, and, as is the case
with any project, contingency expenditures, which are built into the project costs, may be a factor due to
unanticipated costs once the County begins the project. The estimated financial impacts of these new
construction estimates on properties should be interpreted as ranges rather than final costs and are based
on the best information the City has to date.
Pro Dosed SDecial Assessments
Developed Properties - If 35% of the project cQst were applied to this new project estimate, special
assessments would increase from $875,437.50 (35% X $2,501,250) to $949,351. According to
engineering estimates, there are approximately 2,345 assessable household equivalents north of 195th.
Under this scenario, assessments could range from $370.16 (as presented on October 21, 1996) to
$404.84 per household equivalent over the life of the debt issue scheduled for fifteen years.
Undeveloped Properties - As determined earlier, approximately 54% of the project area is south of 195th
street. Using this percentage, approximately $1,464,714 would be assessed against this project area
consisting of 865 developable acres at a per acre cost of $1,693. This is an increase from previous
estimates of$I,561 per acre. Again, this is the range based on new estimates from the County.
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CSAH 31 Project Cost Update
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Tax Levv (Optional)
As indicated earlier, Council has the option of imposing a City-wide tax levy as opposed to specially
assessing developed properties north of 195th Avenue, under the rationale that this new transportation
corridor will serve the entire community. There are, however, financial implications which need to be
assessed as part of an integral analysis of project financing.
Attached are new cash flow analyses prepared by Juran & Moody which suggests that debt service
interest payments under a City-wide tax levy would be approximately $1,092,856 versus debt service
interest payments of $977,353 under a special assessment scenario, an additional tax burden of $112,168.
It should also be noted that under a City-wide tax levy, certain properties would also be property-tax
exempt under state law, shifting the tax burden exclusively to residential and commercial properties.
Under a special assessment scenario, those properties would be treated the same as any other class of
property and would be subject to special assessments.
In addition, the cash flow analysis indicates that the City would be committing approximately $212,000
more in MSA funding for debt service payments over the life of the bond using this tax levy option. The
tax impact on homes valued between $80,000 and $150,000 would remain the same as previously
identified, with an annual tax impact of $18.54 and $48.03, respectively. Lower valued homes would pay
less-higher valued homes would pay more-in terms of the respective tax impact. .
MSA FUNDING
The City's initial proposed contribution of MSA funds towards the project, at this time, remains
unchanged at $600,000. While additional MSA funding is being made available to the City, the level of
MSA funding towards the project should be viewed cautiously in light of other projects which may
require alternate funding sources.
It should be noted, that the amount of the City's initial down payment of MSA funds will not affect the
level of proposed special assessments in the project. Special assessments are determined as a percentage
of the project costs, and not on the actual debt issuance principal. In light of the extremely rapid growth
in the City, committing too much funding for one project could have serious negative financing
implications for other projects over the next several years.
BUDGET IMPACT
At this time, funding for this project has not been finalized.
ACTION REQUESTED
None. This is for information only.
Res~ecifu~~bmitted,
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Director of Public Works/City Engineer
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Declaring Costs to be Assessed and
Ordering Preparation of the Assessment Roll
Project 96-5, Industrial Park - Phase II
DATE:
November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The City and HRA have executed a development agreement for the above referenced project. The project is
nearing substantial completion. It would be appropriate to begin preparing the assessment roll for the
project.
DISCUSSION
Costs to be assessed include land acquisition, construction, seal coating, contingency, engineering, legal and
administration. The Council should consider adopting the attached resolution to proceed with preparing the
assessment roll per Minnesota Statute 429. When the assessment roll is complete, it will be presented to the
Council for final adoption and certification to the County. This certification is planned for December, 1996
which will allow the payment of assessments to begin in 1997.
BUDGET IMPACT
The costs associated with Phase II of the Industrial Park were included in the bonds that were sold in 1996,
It is adequate to cover the costs of the project.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the attached resolution declaring the costs to be assessed for Phase II of the Industrial Park and
ordering the preparation of the assessment roll.
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Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO. R - 96
DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED
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ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
Project 96-5
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Farming-
ton, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City on the 4th day of November, 1996 at 7:00
P,M..
The following members were present:
The following members were absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a contract has been let for the following proposed improvement:
Project
96-5
Description
Constructing municipal watermains,
sanitary sewer, storms sewers and streets
Location
Industrial Park - Phase II
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WHEREAS, the cost for such improvement is $822,977.97.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The portion of such improvement to be paid by the City is hereby declared to be $0.00 and the
portion of the cost to be assessed against benefited property is declared to be $822,977,97.
2. Assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments over 15 years, the first installment to be
paid on the fIrst Monday in January, 1997 and shall bear interest at the rate of 7 % from the date
of the adoption of the assessment resolution.
3. The City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper
amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece or parcel
of land within the district affected, without regard to cash valuation as provided by law, and he
shall fIle a copy of such proposed assessment in his office for public inspection.
4. The Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment, notify the Council thereof.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the 4th
day of November, 1996.
Attested to the
day of
Mayor
,1996.
Clerk! Admirustrator
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Director of Public Works/City Engineer
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Authorize Larch Street Plans and
Specifications and Authorize Advertisement
for Bids, Project 96-21
DATE:
November 4, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The Council has authorized staff to prepare the plans and specifications for the Larch Street Improvements.
DISCUSSION
The plans for this project are complete and available in the City Engineer's office for review. Attached is a
plan view of the project that shows the proposed improvements.
The Council should consider approving the plans and specifications for this project by adopting the attached
resolution. This resolution will also give staff authorization to advertise for bids on the project. The
advertisement will be placed in early 1997 and construction will occur during the summer of 1997.
BUDGET IMPACT
The Finance Department is in the process of establishing the City's 1997 General Obligation bond. Funding
for the Larch Street project will be through assessments to be paid by Sienna Corporation on the East
Farmington development. The City's Road and Bridge fund will fund the City's share of improvements in
the median as outlined in my previous memo.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached resolution (required by Minnesota Statute 429) approving the Larch Street Plans and
Specifications and authorizing staff to advertise for bids in order to initiate construction in May, 1997.
7711Y Submitted,
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Thomas J. ~ldunski, P.E.
Director of PublIc Works/CIty Engmeer
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Rod Hardy, Sienna Corp.
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Proposed RESOLUTION NO. R -96
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PROJECT NO. 96-21, LARCH STREET ACCESS
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Farm-
ington, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City on the 4th day of November, 1996 at
7:00P.M..
The following members were present:
The following members were absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following resolution.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. R11 0-96, the City I S consulting Engineer has prepared
plans and specifications for Project 96-21, Larch Street Access; and
WHEREAS, such plans and specifications are now before the Council for its consideration.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. Said plans and specifications are hereby approved.
2. The Clerk shall cause to be inserted in the Farmington Independent, Dakota County Tribune
and Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement. The
advertisement shall be published two times, shall state the project to be completed, shall state that
the bids will be received by the City Clerk in the spring of 1997, at which time they will be read
aloud and considered by the Council at a regular meeting in the spring of 1997 and that no bid shall
be considered unless accompanied by a bid bond, certified check or cash deposit equal to at least
5 % of the amount of the bid.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the 4th
day of November, 1996.
Attested to the
day of
,1996.
Mayor
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