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AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JUNE 17, 1996
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.K.
2. PLEDGE OJ' ALLEGIANCE
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S. CITIZENS COMMENTS (5 minute limit per person for items
not on Agenda.)
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d.
Response to Weed Control Complaint
American Legion parking Lot Sweeping
Well Problems at 3310 W. 209th Street
Restoration of Property at 3221 W. 213th Street
Fire Pit/Recreational Fire Controls
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CONSENT AGENDA (All items approved in 1 motion unless
anyone wishes an item removed for discussion)
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Approve Minutes - 6/3/96 (Regular), 6/10/96 (Workshop)
Adopt Resolution Approving Development Agreement - TroyHill 3rd
Adopt Resolution Approving Development Agreement - Nelsen Hills
Farm 5th Addition
Adopt Resolution Ordering Feasibility Study for Larch Street
Entrance
Approve ALF Ambulance 1997 Budget
Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Towing Contract
Pool Update/Award Pool Lighting Contract/Approve Change Order
Approve School/Conference Request - Finance
Receive Spring Clean Up Day Final Totals
Approve Building Inspection Services Contract for Elementary
School Construction/Increase Part Time Inspector's Hours
Receive First Quarter Sewer Flow Report
Authorize Advertisement for Bids - Sale of Obsolete Solid Waste
Dumpsters
Approve Capital Outlay Request - Purchase of Recycling Bins
Approve Capital Outlay Request - Purchase of Numbers for Solid
Waste Containers
Adopt Ordinance Rezoning Lots 8 and 9, Block 17, Town of
Farmington from B-2 to R-2
Adopt Resolution Approving Development Agreement - prairie Creek
Fourth
Adopt Resolution Approving Development Agreement - Townhomes of
Nelsen Hills Farm
Adopt Resolution Adopting Dakota County Cluster Action Plan
Adopt Resolution Accepting Donation to Senior Center
Approve Payment of the Bills
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS/AWARD OF CONTRACTS
a. 7:30 P.M. 1996 Seal Coat Project Assessments - Continuation
b. 7:30 P.M. - Lexington Standard Grading Permit
8 . PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Dismiss Action - Castle Rock Township/Dakota County Fair Board
b. Street Light Standard~il~ \
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10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discuss Parental Responsibility Ordinance
11. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, COUNCILMEMBERS
a. HPC Context Study Report/Presentation
12 . ROUNDTABLE
a. Tree Replacement at 1005 4th Street
14 . ADJOURN
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SUBJECT:
Mayor and Councilmembers
John F. Erar, City Administrato~
Supplemental Agenda Items
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
June 17, 1996
It is requested that the June 17, 1996 agenda be updated as follows.
Item 5e - Recreational Fires/Fire Pits. A follow up memo to the meetings
between staff and residents involved in this issue is attached. Staff
believes the matter has been resolved.
Item 6p - prairie Creek Fourth Addition Development Agreement. Several questions
have been raised which need to be resolved before approval of the
development agreement. Council is requested to delay action until the
July 1st Council meeting.
It is recommended that the above information be added to the Agenda.
ectfully submitted,
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John F. Erar
City Administrator
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CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oalc Street · FarminfJton} MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fa~ (612) 463.2591
TO:
Mayor and counCilmemberS~
FROM:
Ken Kuchera, Fire Chief
SUBJECT:
Recreational Fires
DATE:
June 14, 1996
INTRODUCTION
At the June 3rd Council meeting, Steve Mann presented concerns about fire pits
in the Limerock Ridge subdivision. The fire pits in question are located at
19442 and 19452 Elmwood Circle.
DISCUSSION
Staff met with the residents of 19442 and 19452 Elmwood Circle (Lisa Brandt, and
Elizabeth and Rudy Garcia) on Friday, June 14th to discuss Mr. Mann's concerns.
Mr. Mann was invited but chose not to attend. Attached are a written statement
from these residents and a petition signed by other Limerock Ridge residents.
The discussion made it clear that they wanted to be good neighbors and would
take any reasonable steps needed to resolve the issue.
After the meeting, I met with Steve Mann at his home to discuss the position of
his neighbors. I then again talked with the Garcias and Lisa Brandt. It is the
understanding of all three parties involved that if smoke from these
recreational fires causes a problem for Mr. Mann within his home, the fires will
be extinguished.
ACTION REQUIRED
At this time, I believe this matter has been resolved. If concerns resurface,
we will need to revisit the issue.
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Fire Chief
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CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oak Street · FarminfJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fait (612) 463.2591
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Mayor Kuchera, Farmington City Council Members
To:
From:
Mr. Ken Kuchera
Lisa and David Brandt, 19442 Elmwood Circle, Fannington
Liz and Rudy Garcia, 19452 Elmwood Circle, Fannington
June 11, 1996
Recreational Fire Pits
Date:
Subj.
We would like to respond to the letter dated June 3,1996, and written by Mr. Steve
Mann. Me Mann presented this letter to the city council on June 3, 1996, where he
expressed his concern about recreational fires.
It is our position that the recreational fires at 19442 Elmwood Circle and 19452
Elmwood Circle are properly attended and pose no danger to the surrounding properties,
including Mr. Mann's.
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Me Mann cites the 1991 Uniform Fire Code for much of his argument The specific fire
pits he has complaints about meet and exceed the 1991 Uniform Fire Code. As to rule #1
- location - there'is no pit closer than 25' to any home. In fact, they are of a distance that
exceeds 50'. Please review the attached diagram of the area. Due to the fact that these
are new construction homes there is not a great deal of landscaping, dry brush or trees
around. Weare baffled about concerns of flying sparks landing in Mr. Mann's yard and
possibly starting a fire of catastrophic consequences. Mr. Mann has a dirt yard. As to
flying sparks in general, we feel they really are no more dangerous to homes than wood
burning fireplace sparks are. There are wood burning fireplaces in Limerock Ridge and
as far as we know there are no complaints against these. Mr. Mann does not provide any
logical explanation as to how one spark could start a fire that would have catastrophic
consequences.
Mr. Mann repeatedly indicates he feels lot size is a problem. It is our position that lot
size is not an issue because Farmington has traditionally allowed recreational fires in
residential areas without restriction to lot size.
Mr. Mann also addresses the issue of noise. We believe the fire pits are not the cause of
the noise. Whether fire pits are allowed or not - we will still enjoy our yard with our
children, our friends, our children's friends and our neighbors. We believe that when we
are enjoying the time in our yard we are well within the city regulations governing noise.
As for smoke entering his home - perhaps it is more accurate to say the scent of burning
wood may enter his home. He may find this offensive, but there are many odors from the
outdoors that can 'be offensive. Weare sensitive to smoke. ~ntering open windows and
are willing to work with Mr. Mann on this issue.
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As to rule #2 - fire extinguishing equipment - there is a garden hose available at the fire
pits when lit. In addition, both the Brandt's and the Garcia's have home fire
extinguishers. Also, due to the nature of Mr. Brandt and Mr. Garcia's occupation they
have been trained in fire prevention. The fires are completely extinguished at the end of
the evening by applying generous amounts of water and turning the coals. We ensure that
no burning or smoldering coals are left unattended.
As to rule #3 - attendance - without a doubt these fires are AL WAYS supervised by an
adult. We would support a change in the wording of the ordinance to replace attendant
with adult.
As to rule #4 - discontinuance - We would like to guarantee the chief would not have to
point out a hazardous condition to us. We work very hard to provide a home for our
families with no desire to see them go up in smoke. If for some reason we wouldn't
recognize a hazardous situation, we would in no way interfere with an order from the
chief to discontinue a fire.
It is important for you to know that we have not been issued any citations showing we
have violated the recreational fire ordinance. It is our position that recreational fires do
not constitute a hazardous condition. Mr. Mann has not specifically shown that our fires
pose a hazardous condition or that we have acted in a negligent manner towards this
ordinance. Attached is a petition of almost all the homes in Limerock Ridge. You can -
clearly see that we are not alone in the position of believing that recreational fire pits are
not a disturbance or a hazard to residents of Limerock Ridge.
It is also important for you to know that Mr. Mann has never approached us during these
recreational fires to voice his concern. At the time Mr. Mike Palm issued the Garcia's
their permit, he informed the Garcia's there was a neighbor lodging complaints with the
city. After hearing this the Garcia's approached Mr. Mann in the hopes of discovering
which neighbor was concerned about the fires. It was then that Mr. Mann stated that the
fires "are an invasion of his privacy" and that smoke enters his home and clings to his
suits. We tried to reach a compromise explaining that a prevailing wind in his direction
would prevent us from having a fire, but occasional light wind shifts were out of our
control. We have met our neighbors and grown as a community due to this activity. We
even invited Mr. Mann and his wife to come out and enjoy the time with us, they chose
not to.
Mr. Mann speaks of respect and consideration from his neighbors. We asked the same of
him the night we spoke. We asked that ifhe saw any concerns with the fire to please
come and speak to us before complaining to the city. We left thinking we had resolved at
least some of this, at the very least he would have the decency to approach us with his
concerns. We were obviously mistaken.
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We have spent many hours gathering signatures, composing this letter, and basically just
trying to understand why we are here. We have followed the regulations, we enjoy an
activity that keeps our children in their own yards, we provide supervision for this to be a
safe, memory making time for us as a family and a community.
Mr. Mann came to Farmington with what appears to be a preconceived idea of the status
of this area. We have never seen any literature that refers to Farmington as a "suburban"
community or of Limerock Ridge being an "upper scale" new residential area. If, to be a
suburban community means you complain to the city council and request a change in an
ordinance that clearly his neighbors support, that when you have a concern about a
neighbor's activity you approach a council per~on instead of your nejghbor, then- you can,,;,.. . ;;
have it. There are no fences yet in the back of the yards adjoining ours, we enjoy the
space together, children playing from one yard to the next. If Mr. Mann's idea of
Farmington living doesn't include this, then he needs to make his own decision about
what he must do, not impose a lifestyle or restriction on his neighbors. The danger lies
not in the fire pits, but in neighbors such as Mr. Mann who hide behind his blinds afraid
to speak face to face with his neighbors.
Attachments:
. Petition
. Diagram of location of fire pits
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We need your help. There is a resident of Limerock Ridge filing complaints with the City of
Farmington against the privilege of residents having recreational fires. It is a possibility this
activity could be abolished totally. The purpose of this petition is to show support for recreational
fires, not to put neighbor against neighbor.. We believe that recreational fires are a wonderful part
of Ii ving in the City of Farmington. We believe the city has established clear and concise
regulations, that when followed, provide for a safe environment for everyone. We trust that the
city, through its regulations, issue fire permits to those individuals who will abide by the
gUIdelines set by the city. For the pu~e of addressing the complaints in the Limerock Ridge
subdivision, the petitioners all reside In the Limerock Ridge subdivision in the eil)' of Farmington.
Show your support by signing below. This petition will be presented to the Fanmngton fire chief.
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator
FROM: Karen Finstuen
Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Completion of Management
Academy
DATE: June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The 1996 graduates of the Management Academy, Dwight Bjerke, Mary Hanson, Lena Larson,
Rich Schindler and Jerome Wacker will be present to accept congratulations for completion of
this excellent course.
DISCUSSION
The Management Academy is a highly credited educational program designed to improve skills
and effectiveness of supervisors and employees in the public sector.
Our employees have been attending the Academy since 1993 and following is a list of past
graduates: Paul Asher Joy Lillejord
Jerry Bauer John Manke
Jim Bell Kevin Mincke
Ted Dau Dan Siebenaler
Karen Finstuen Bud Steigauf
Don Hayes Rosemary Swedin
Tom Kaldunski
ACTION REQUIRED
Approve proclamation recognizing and honoring the 1995/1996 graduates of the Management
Academy.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen F instuen
Administrative Assistant
CitlJ of Farmintjton 3250alc Street · FarminfJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7117 · Fait (612) 463.2591
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator
FROM:
Karen Finstuen,
Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT:
Citizen Comments Action
on Weed Complaint
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
Response to a citizen comment at the May 20th Council meeting regarding a weed
ordinance violation was sent to the wrong property owner.
DISCUSSION
Henry Iwerks had informed Council at the May 20th meeting of a property which
was in violation of the City's weed control ordinance. In accordance with
policy, staff acted on the complaint. Unfortunately, the property inspected
was not the property in question; and, the property owner was informed of the
complaining party's identity. This type of error was unintentional and steps
have been taken to correct this situation. In the future, staff will contact
the complaining party to confirm the facts.
A letter of apology has been sent to Mr. Iwerks.
ACTION REQUIRED
This memo is for information only.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Finstuen
Administrative Assistant
CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oalc Street. FarminfJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fait (612) 463.2591
June 10, 1996
Henry Iwerks
1105 Sunnyside Drive
Farmington, MN 55024
Dear Mr. Iwerks,
In response to your concerns raised at the June 3, 1996 Council meeting, the
City apologizes for any discomfort caused you by staff's response to your May
20th request for action on a weed control violation.
After listening to the recorded proceedings of the May 20, 1996 meeting, it was
clear that the property to which you referred was the property "north of 209
4th Street", rather than 209 4th Street as staff thought you had stated. It is
City policy to respond to complaints made by residents quickly, unfortunately
in this case, we were not correct on which property was in violation. In the
future, we will contact citizens making complaints at Council meetings prior to
taking action to assure both the citizen and ourselves that we have the correct
information.
In an effort to maintain the confidentiality of the person complaining, the
City strongly encourages residents to discuss their concerns more privately.
In the future, should you wish to remain anonymous, please use the City's
Citizen Request process.
Again, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this situation has
caused. If you have any further questions related to this matter, please
contact me at 463-7111.
Sincerely,
Karen Finstuen
Administrative Assistant
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers and City
Administrator
FROM:
Thomas J. Kaldunski, P. E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT:
American Legion Parking Lot Sweeping
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The City has received a request from the American Legion to sweep their parking lot, at no cost, before
they have it stripe painted.
DISCUSSION
Occasionally, the City receives requests for services from private parties. These requests involve the use of
City crews to do work on private property. Council establishes equipment rental rates each January to
recover the cost of this service. The 1996 rate for street sweeping is $87 /hour, including the operator.
Disposal of the materials collected involves trucking, which is at a rate of $54/houL
The City has provided these services to others in the community, such as I.S.D. 192 and the FAA Center,
and has charged the established rental rates. Other organizations have requested these types of services and
have chosen to use private contractors. Providing services without charging user fees would set a precedent
that would not be in the City's best interest.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City continue with existing City policy of charging for these types of services.
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Thomas IL'.m.ki. P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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Wayne Henneke
Jerry Bauer
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Ed Nelson
CitlJ of Farmintjton 325 Oak Street · FarmintJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fait (612) 463-2591
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TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: John F. Erar, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Citizen Complaint -
Mr. Darrell Moench, 19 Elm Street
DATE: June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
Mr. Moench appeared at the June 3, 1996 Council meeting on issues relating to well problems
being experienced by his daughter at 3310 W. 209th Street. As Council is aware, this situation is
currently being handled by the City's insurer, League ofMN Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT).
Unfortunately, there have been some complications in this matter which still need to be resolved
prior to any formal resolution.
DISCUSSION
At this time, I have met with Mr. Moench and spoke with LMCIT about the situation. A meeting
has been scheduled to discuss options available to all parties concerned. One complication has
been restrictions imposed by Dakota County on "sand points" which essentially prohibits anyone
but the owner of the property to perform any type of sand point repairs.
With cooperation from all parties involved, it is hoped that this restriction can be mitigated to
bring closure to this matter in the near future. Accordingly, further review and discussion is
necessary in order to determine the extent and cost of any proposed solution. Council will be
kept informed on any progress.
ACTION REOUESTED
For information only.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Administrator
CitlJ of FtfrminfJton 325 Oak Street · Farminqton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fait (612) 463.2591
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Mayor, Councilmembers and City
Administrator
FROM:
Thomas J. Kaldunski, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT:
Restoration of Property at
3221 W. 2l3th Street
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
Laura Adelmann appeared at the June 3rd Council meeting with concerns regarding additional
restoration work needed on her property.
DISCUSSION
Staff reviewed the property and has restored the property to its original condition.
ACTION REQUESTED
This memo is provided as information only.
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Thomas J. Kaldunski, P. E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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cc: file
Jerry Bauer
Donajo Heikes
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Laura Adelmann
CitlJ of FtfrminfJton 325 Oak Street · Farm;nf/ton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fait (612) 463.2591
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator
FROM:
Mary Hanson
Clerk Typist
SUBJECT:
Recreational Fires/Fire Pits
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
At the June 3rd Council meeting, a resident of Limerock Ridge expressed his
concerns regarding fire pits and recreational fires within new suburban
neighborhoods.
DISCUSSION
Following the June 3rd meeting, a resident of Limerock Ridge brought a petition
signed by neighborhood residents to City Hall requesting that fire pits and
recreational fires continue to be allowed within their subdivision. A meeting
has been scheduled with representatives of this side of the issue, Fire Chief
Kuchera and staff for Friday, June 14th, to try to work out an amicable solution.
Steve Mann, the complaining party, has declined to attend. If a solution cannot
be reached, this issue will be placed on the July 1st Council agenda for
discussion. Staff will inform Council of the meeting's outcome at the June 17th
meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED
Defer action on this issue until the July 1st Council meeting depending upon the
outcome of the June 14th meeting.
)iJ!Respe~ctfu~lY submitted,
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ary Hanson .
Clerk Typist
CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oalc Street · FarminfJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fait (612) 463.2591
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator
FROM:
Charles Tooker, City Planner
SUBJECT:
TroyHill 3rd Addition
Developers Agreement
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
TroyHill PUD was approved last year and the plat for the 3rd Addition was
approved two weeks ago subject to the signing of a development agreement.
DISCUSSION
The 3rd Addition has moved quickly through the platting process since the tough
issues were resolved during discussions of the 2nd Addition. The Developers
Agreement is somewhat abbreviated since the site was already graded as part of
the 2nd Addition.
ACTION REQUIRED
Adopt a resolution approving the development agreement and authorizing its
execution.
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Charles Tooker
City Planner
CitlJ of Ftfrminf/,ton 325 Oalc Street · FarminfJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fait (612) 463.2591
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RESOLUTION
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
- TroyHill 3rd Addition -
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City cbuncil
of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City
on the 17th day of June, 1996 at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following:
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the City Council the TroyHill 3rd
Addition preliminary plat and the signing of the final plat was approved
contingent upon, among other things, the signing of a development agreement;
and
WHEREAS, a development agreement is now before the Council for its
consideration setting forth, among other things, the following:
Surety
Surface Water Management Fees
Water Main Trunk Area Charge
Sanitary Trunk Sewer Area
Park Dedication
$621,392.32
$ 47,139.08
$ 18,160.20 credit to Developer
$ 23,745.70
$ 24,000.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The aforementioned developer's agreement, a copy of which is on file in the
Clerk's office, is h~reby approved.
2. The Mayor and Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to sign such
agreement.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open
session on the 17th day of June, 1996.
Mayor
Attested to the ____ day of June, 1996.
Clerk/Administrator
SEAL
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
AGREEMENT dated this 17th day of June, 1996, by and between the City of Farmington,
a Minnesota municipal corporation (CITY) and Builders Development, Inc., a Minnesota
corporation (DEVELOPER).
1. Request for Plat Approval. The Developer has asked the City to approve a plat
for TroyHill 3rd Addition (also referred to in this
Development Contract [CONTRACT or AGREEMENT] as the PLAT). The land is legally
described as:
Outlot C, TroyHill 2nd Addition, Township 114 North, Range 23 West,
Dakota County, Minnesota.
2. Conditions of Approval. The City hereby approves the plat on the condition that:
a. the Developer enter into this Agreement; and
b. the Developer provide the necessary security in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement.
3. Development Plans. The Developer shall develop the plat in accordance with the
following plans. The plans shall not be attached to this
Agreement. The plans may be prepared by the Developer, subject to City approval,
after entering into this Agreement but before commencement of any work in the plat.
If the plans vary from the written terms of this Contract, subject to paragraphs 6
and 31G, the plans shall control. The required plans are:
Plan A - Final Plat
Plan B - Final Soil Erosion Control and Grading Plans
Plan C - Landscape Plan
Plan D - Zoning/Development Map
Plan E - Wetlands Mitigation as required by the City
Plan F - Final Street and Utility Plans and Specifications
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Developer shall use its best efforts to assure timely application to the utility
companies for the following utilities: underground natural gas, electrical, cable
television, and telephone.
4. Sales Office Requirements. At any location within the plat where lots and/or
homes are sold which are part of this subdivision,
the Developer agrees to install a sales board on which a copy of the approved plat,
final utility plan and a zoning map or planned unit development plan are displayed,
showing the relationship between this subdivision and the adjoining neighborhood.
The zoning and land use classification of all land and network of major streets
within 350 feet of the plat shall be included.
5. Zoning/Development Map. The Developer shall provide an 8 1/2" x 14" scaled map
of the plat and land within 350' of the plat containing
the following information:
a. platted property;
b. existing and future roads;
c. future phases;
d. existing and proposed land uses; and
e. future ponds.
6. Required Public Improvements. The Developer shall install and pay for the
following:
a. Sanitary Sewer Lateral System h. Sidewalks and Trails
b. Water System (trunk and lateral) i. Site Grading and Ponding
c. Storm Sewer j. Traffic Control Devices
d. Streets k. Setting of Lot & Block Monuments
e. Concrete Curb and Gutter l. Surveying and Staking
f. Street Signs m. Landscaping, Screening, Blvd. Trees
g. Street Lights
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The improvements shall be installed in accordance with Plans A through F, and in
accordance with City standards, ordinances and plans and specifications which have
been prepared by a competent registered professional engineer furnished to the City
and approved by the City Engineer. The Developer shall obtain all necessary permits
from the Metropolitan Council and other agencies before proceeding with construction.
The Developer shall instruct its engineer to provide adequate field inspection
personnel to assure an acceptable level of quality control to the extent that the
Developer's engineer will be able to certify that the construction work meets the
approved City standards as a condition of City acceptance. In addition, the City
may, at the City's discretion and at the Developer's expense, have one or more City
inspector(s) and a soil engineer inspect the work on a full or part time basis. The
Developer or his engineer shall schedule a preconstruct ion meeting at a mutually
agreeable time at the City Council chambers with all parties concerned, including the
City staff, to review the program for the construction work. Within sixty (60) days
after the completion of the improvements and before the security is released, the
Developer shall supply the City with a complete set of reproducible "As Built" plans.
The Developer shall also supply the City with a 3.5" diskette containing the
following information in an Autocad Release 12 compatible format (.dwg or .dxf
files) :
- approved plat
- proposed utilities (storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer)
- layer names should be self explanatory, or a list must be
included as a key.
If the Developer does not provide such information, the City will digitize the data.
All costs associated with digitizing the data will be the responsibility of the
developer.
7. Time of Performance. The Developer shall install all required public
improvements by October 30, 1997. The Developer may,
however, request an extension of time from the City. If an extension is granted, it
shall be conditioned upon updating the security posted by the Developer to reflect
cost increases.
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8. Ownership of Improvements. Upon the completion of the work and construction
required to be done by this Agreement, the
improvements lying within public easements shall become City property, except for
cable TV, electrical, gas, and telephone, without further notice or action.
9. Warranty. The Developer warrants all improvements required to be constructed by
it pursuant to this Contract against poor material and faulty
workmanship. The warranty period for streets is one year. The warranty period for
underground utilities is two years. If all improvements are installed by one
contractor, the warranty period shall commence after the final wear course has been
completed and the streets have been accepted by City Council resolution. If streets
and underground utilities are installed by separate contractors, the warranty period
on streets shall commence after the final wear course has been installed and accepted
by City Council resolution and the warranty period on underground utilities shall
commence following their completion and acceptance by the City. All trees shall be
warranted to be alive, of good quality, and disease free for twelve (12) months after
planting. Any replacements shall be warranted for twelve (12) months from the time
of planting. The Developer shall post maintenance bonds or other surety acceptable
to the City to secure the warranties. The City shall retain ten percent (10%) of the
security posted by the Developer until the bonds or other acceptable surety are
furnished to the City or until the warranty period has been completed, whichever
first occurs. The retainage may be used to pay for warranty work. The City standard
specifications for utilities and street construction identify the procedures for
final acceptance of streets and utilities.
10. Grading Plan. The plat shall be graded and drainage provided by the Developer
in accordance with the plans approved for TroyHil1 2nd Addition.
11. Erosion Control and Fees. An erosion control plan submitted with TroyHill 2nd
Addition and approved by the City Engineer shall be
implemented by the Developer and inspected and approved by the City. The City may
impose additional erosion control requirements if it is determined that the methods
implemented are insufficient to properly control erosion. All areas disturbed by the
excavation and backfilling operations shall be reseeded forthwith after the
completion of the work in that area. All seeded areas shall be fertilized, mulched
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and disc anchored as necessary for seed retention. The parties recognize that time
is of the essence in controlling erosion. If the Developer does not comply with the
erosion control plan and schedule, or supplementary instructions received from the
City, the City may take such action as it deems appropriate to control erosion. The
City will endeavor to notify the Developer in advance of any proposed action, but
failure of the City to do so will not affect the Developer's and the City's rights or
obligations hereunder. If the Developer does not reimburse the City for any costs of
the City incurred for such work within thirty (30) days, the City may draw down the
letter of credit to pay any costs. No development will be allowed and no building
permits will be issued unless the plat is in full compliance with the erosion control
requirements.
The Developer is responsible for a $350.00 Erosion and Sediment Control fee based
upon the number of lots in the plat, plus inspection fees at the current rate of
$39.00 per hour as charged by the Soil and Water Conservation District. The
Developer is also responsible for a Water Quality Management Fee of $317.50 based
upon the number of acres in the plat.
12. Landscaping. The Developer shall landscape the plat in accordance with Plan C.
The landscaping shall be accomplished in accordance with a time
schedule approved by the City.
13. Phased Development. The plat shall be developed in one (1) phase in
accordance with Plan A. No earth moving, construction of
public improvements or other development shall be done in any phase until a final
plat for the phase has been filed in the County Recorder's office and the necessary
security has been furnished to the City. For purposes of this requirement, outlots
shall not be deemed to have been final platted. The City may refuse to approve final
plats of subsequent phases until public improvements for all prior phases have been
satisfactorily completed. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, this Development
Contract constitutes approval to develop the plat. Development of subsequent phases
may not proceed until development agreements for such phases are approved by the
City.
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14. Effect of Subdivision ~proval. For two (2) years from the date of this
Agreement, no amendments to the City's
Comprehensive Plan, except an amendment placing the plat in the current urban service
area, or removing any part thereof which has not been final platted, or official
controls shall apply to or affect the use, development density, lot size, lot layout
or dedications or platting required or permitted by the approved preliminary plat
unless required by State or Federal law or agreed to in writing by the City and the
Developer. Thereafter, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary,
to the full extent permitted by State law, the City may require compliance with any
amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan (including removing unplatted property
from the urban service area), official controls, platting or dedication requirements
enacted after the date of this Agreement any may require submission of a new plat.
15. Surface Water Management Area Fee. The Developer shall pay an area storm water
management charge of $ 49,789.08 in lieu of
the property paying a like assessment at a later date. The charge shall be assessed
against the lots (not outlots) in the plat over a 10 year period with interest on the
unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment shall be
deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The assessments may
be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all procedural and
substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the assessments
exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal rights otherwise
available pursuant to MSA 429.081. Storm sewer charges for subsequent phases shall
be calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at the time the Development
Contracts for those phases are entered into. The Developer will receive a credit of
$2,650.00 for storm sewer oversizing which produces a net surface water management
area fee of $47,139.08.
16. Wetland Conservation and Mitigation. The Developer shall comply with the 1991
Wetlands Conservation Act, as amended, and
the Wetlands Mitigation Plan. The Developer shall pay all costs associated with
wetlands conservation and the Wetlands Mitigation Plan.
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17. Water Main Trunk Area Charge. The Developer shall pay a water area charge
of $19,951.70 for the plat in lieu of the
property paying a like assessment at a later date. The charge shall be assessed
against the lots (not outlots) in the plat over a ten (10) year period with interest
on the unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment
shall be deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The
assessments may be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all
procedural and substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the
assessments exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal
rights otherwise available pursuant to MSA 429.081. Water area charges for
subsequent phases shall be calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at
the time the Development Contracts for those phases are entered into. The Developer
shall receive an oversizing credit of $25,898.00 which will be added to credits
carried over from the two previous additions resulting in an obligation of the City
to the Developer of $18,160.20 which will be applied to subsequent phases.
18. Sanitary Trunk Sewer Area. The Developer shall pay a sanitary trunk sewer area
charge of $27,624.10 for the plat in lieu of the
property paying a like assessment at a later date. The charge shall be assessed
against the lots (not outlots) in the plat over a ten (10) year period with interest
on the unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment
shall be deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The
assessments may be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all
procedural and substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the
assessments exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal
rights otherwise available pursuant to MSA 429.081. Sanitary Trunk Sewer charges for
subsequent phases shall be calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at
the time the Development Contracts for those phases are entered into. The Developer
shall receive a credit of $2,913.20 for sanitary sewer oversizing which produces a
net sanitary sewer trunk area charge of $23,745.70.
19. Park Dedication. The Developer shall pay a park dedication fee of
$24,000.00 in satisfaction of the City's park dedication
requirements for the plat. The park dedication fee shall be assessed against the
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lots (not outlots) in the plat over a ten (10) year period with interest on the
unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment shall be
deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The assessments may
be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all procedural and
substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the assessments
exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal rights otherwise
available pursuant to MSA 429.081. The park dedication fees for subsequent phases
shall be calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at the time the
Development Contracts for those phases are entered into.
20. Sealcoating. In lieu of assessing sealcoating three years from completion of
the road construction, the Developer agrees to pay a fee of
$3,939.54 for initial sealcoating of streets in the subdivision. This fee shall be
deposited in the City Road and Bridge Fund upon execution of this Agreement.
21. GIS Fees. The Developer is responsible for a Government Information System fee
of $800.00 based upon the number of lots within the subdivision.
22. Easements. The Developer shall furnish the City at the time of execution of ~
this Agreement with the easements designated on the attached
Exhibit.
23. License. The Developer hereby grants the City, its agents, employees, officers
and contractors, a license to enter the plat to perform all necessary
work and/or inspections deemed appropriate by the City during the installation of
public improvements by the City. The license shall expire after the public
improvements installed pursuant to the Development Contract have been installed and
accepted by the City.
24. Clean Up. The Developer shall weekly, or more often if required by the City
Engineer, clear from the public streets and property any soil, earth
or debris resulting from construction work by the Developer or its agents or assigns.
All debris, including brush, vegetation, trees and demolition materials, shall be
disposed of off site. Burning of trees and structures shall be prohibited, except
for fire training only.
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25. Security. To guarantee compliance with the terms of this Agreement, payment of
real estate taxes including interest and penalties, payment of
special assessments, payment of the costs of all public improvements in the plat and
construction of all public improvements in the plat, the Developer shall furnish the
City with a cash escrow, irrevocable letter of credit, or alternative security
acceptable to the City Administrator, from a bank (security) for $621,392.32. The
bank and form of the security shall be subject to the approval of the City
Administrator. The security shall be for a period ending September 1, 1997. The
term of the security may be extended from time to time if the extension is furnished
to the City Administrator at least forty-five (45) days prior to the stated
expiration date of the security. If the required public improvements are not
completed, or terms of the Agreement are not satisfied, at least thirty (30) days
prior to the expiration of a letter of credit, the City may draw down the letter of
credit. The City may draw down the security, without prior notice, for any violation
of this Agreement. The amount of the security was calculated as follows:
Grading/Erosion Control
Sanitary Sewer Lateral
Water Main
Storm Sewer
Street & Bikeway Const.
$ N/A Monuments $ 6,400.00
$ 80,193.41 St. Lites/Signs $ 9,775.00
$138,149.39 Blvd. Trees $22,200.00
$ 83,479.88 Blvd. Sodding $ 8,800.00
$244,113.38 Wetland Mitigation N/A
Two Years Principal and Interest on Assessments
$28,281.26
This breakdown is for historical reference; it is not a restriction on the use of the
security.
26. Responsibility for Costs.
A. The Developer shall pay all costs incurred by it or the City in conjunction
with the development of the plat, including but not limited to, Soil and Water
Conservation District charges, legal, planning, administrative, construction costs,
engineering, easements and inspection expenses incurred in connection with approval
and acceptance of the plat, the preparation of this Agreement, and all reasonable
costs and expenses incurred by the City in monitoring and inspecting the development
of the plat.
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B. The Developer, except for City's willful misconduct, shall hold the City and
its officers and employees harmless from claims made by itself and third parties for
damages sustained or costs incurred resulting from plat approval and development.
The Developer shall indemnify the City and its officers and employees for all costs,
damages or expenses which the City may payor incur in consequence of such claims,
including attorney's fees.
C. The Developer shall reimburse the City for costs incurred in the enforcement
of this Agreement, including engineering and attorney's fees.
D. The Developer shall pay in full all bills submitted to it by the City within
thirty (30) days after receipt. If the bills are not paid on time, the City may halt
all plat development work until the bills are paid in full. Bills not paid within
thirty (3) days shall accrue interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum.
27. Trash Enclosures. The Developer is responsible to require each builder to
provide on site trash enclosures to contain all construction
debris, thereby preventing it from being blown off site, except as otherwise approved
by the City Engineer.
28. Existing Tree Preservation. The Developer will walk the site with the City
Forester and identify all significant trees which
will be removed by on site grading. A dialogue between the Developer and City
Forester regarding alternative grading options will take place before any disputed
tree is removed. All trees, stumps, brush and other debris removed during clearing
and grubbing operations shall be disposed of off site.
29. Developer'S Default. In the event of default by the Developer as to any of the
work to be performed by it hereunder, the City may, at its option, perform the work
and the Developer shall promptly reimburse the City for any expense incurred by the
City, provided the Developer, except in an emergency as determined by the City, is
first given written notice of the work in default, not less than 72 hours in advance.
This Agreement is a license for the City to act, and it shall not be necessary for
the City to seek a Court order for permission to enter the land. When the City does
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any such work, the City may, in addition to its other remedies, assess the cost in
whole or in part.
30. Miscellaneous.
A. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors or
assigns, as the case may be.
B. Breach of the terms of this Agreement by the Developer shall be grounds for
denial of building permits, including lots sold to third parties.
C. If any portion, section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph or phrase
of this Agreement is for any reason held invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portion of this Agreement.
D. Building permits shall not be issued prior to completion of rough site
grading, installation of erosion control devices and submittal of a surveyor's
certificate denoting all appropriate monuments have been installed. Only
construction of noncombustible materials shall be allowed until the water system is
operational. If permits are issued prior to the completion and acceptance of public
improvements, the Developer assumes all liability and costs resulting in delays in
completion of public improvements and damage to public improvements caused by the
City, Developer, its contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, employees, agents or
third parties. Normal procedure requires that streets needed for access to approved
uses shall be paved with a bituminous surface before certificates of occupancy may be
issued. However, the City Engineer is authorized to waive this requirement when
weather related circumstances prevent completion of street projects before the end of
the construction season. The Developer is responsible for maintaining said streets
in a condition that will assure the access of emergency vehicles at all times when
such a waiver is granted.
E. The action or inaction of the City shall not constitute a waiver or
amendment to the provisions of this Agreement. To be binding, amendments or waivers
shall be in writing, signed by the parties and approved by written resolution of the
City Council. The City's failure to promptly take legal action to enforce this
Agreement shall not be a waiver or release.
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F. The Developer represents to the City, to the best of its knowledge, that the
plat is not of "metropolitan significance" and that an environmental impact statement
is not required. However, if the City or another governmental entity or agency
determines that such a review is needed, that the Developer shall prepare it in
compliance with legal requirements so issued from said agency. The Developer shall
reimburse the City for all expenses, including staff time and attorney fees, that the
City incurs in assisting in the preparation of the review.
G. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The Developer represents to the City
that the plat complies with all City, County, Metropolitan, State and Federal laws
and regulations, including but not limited to: subdivision ordinances, zoning
ordinances and environmental regulations. If the City determines that the plat does
not comply, the City may, at its option, refuse to allow any construction or
development work in the plat until the Developer does comply. Upon the City's
demand, the Developer shall cease work until there is compliance.
H. This Agreement shall run with the land and may be recorded against the title
to the property. After the Developer has completed the work required of it under
this Agreement, at the Developer's request the City will execute and deliver a
release to the Developer.
I. Developer shall take out and maintain until six months after the City has
accepted the public improvements, public liability and property damage insurance
covering personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage which may
arise out of the Developer's work or the work of its subcontractors or by one
directly or indirectly employed by any of them. Limits for bodily injury or death
shall not be less than $500,000.00 for one person and $1,000,000.00 for each
occurrence; limits for property damage shall not be less than $200,000.00 for each
occurrence. The City shall be named as an additional named insured on said policy,
and Developer shall file a copy of the insurance coverage with the City prior to the
City signing the plat.
J. The Developer shall obtain a Wetlands Compliance Certificate from the City.
K. Upon breach of the terms of this Agreement, the City may, without notice to
the Developer, draw down the Developer's cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit
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as provided in paragraph 25 of this Agreement. The City may draw down this security
in the amount of $500.00 per day that the Developer is in violation. The City, in
its sole discretion, shall determine whether the Developer is in violation of the
Agreement. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 29 hereof, this determination may
be made without notice to the Developer. It is stipulated that the violation of any
term will result in damages to the City in an amount which will be impractical and
extremely difficult to ascertain. It is agreed that the per day sum stipulated is a
reasonable amount to compensate the City for its damages.
31. Notices. Required notices to the Developer shall be in writing, and shall be
either hand delivered to the Developer, its employees or agents, or mailed to the
Developer by certified or registered mail at the following address:
Fritz W Van Nest, President
Builders Development, Inc.
1055 E. Wayzata Boulevard
P.o. Box 637
Wayzata, MN 55391
Notices to the City shall be in writing and shall be either and delivered to the City
Administrator, or mailed to the City by certified mail or registered mail in care of
the City Administrator at the following address:
John F. Erar, Administrator
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
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SIGNATURE PAGE
CITY OF FARMINGTON
By: Eugene "Babe" Kuchera, Mayor
By: John F. Erar, City Administrator
DEVELOPER: Builders Development, Inc.
By: Its
Drafted by:
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, Minnesota
55024
(612) 463-7111
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
(ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of
19_ by Eugene "Babe" Kuchera, Mayor, and by , John F. Erar,
City Administrator of the City of Farmington, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on
behalf of the corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by the City Council.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
(ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of
19 ____ by , the of
corporation under the laws of Minnesota, on behalf of the corporation.
, a
Notary Public
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator
FROM:
Charles Tooker, City Planner
SUBJECT:
Nelsen Hills Farm 5th
Development Agreement
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
Nelsen Hills Farm 5th Addition plat was approved subject to the approval and
execution of a development agreement.
DISCUSSION
This development agreement requires substantial security because of the length
of the sanitary sewer needed to serve the site and the extensive street system.
The developer has raised questions about the relatively little credit being
given for a well site, but has agreed to accept the amount offered.
ACTION REQUIRED
Adopt a resolution approving the developer's agreement and authorizing its
signing.
<<:Ict'l/!Y1J:~d.
Charles Tooker
City Planner
CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oalc Street. FarminfJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fait (612) 463.2591
PRO P 0 SED
RESOLUTION
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
- Nelsen Hills Far.m 5th Addition -
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City Council
of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City
on the 17th day of June, 1996 at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following:
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the City Council the Nelsen Hills Farm
5th Addition preliminary plat and the signing of the final plat were approved
contingent upon, among other things, the signing of a development agreement;
and
WHEREAS, a development agreement is now before the Council for its
consideration setting forth, among other things, the following:
Surety
Surface Water Management Fees
Water Main Trunk Area Charge
Sanitary Trunk Sewer Area
Park Dedication
$1,578,960.30
$ 125,915.84
$ 23,441.75
$ 32,117.81 credit to developer
$ .00
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The aforementioned developer'S agreement, a copy of which is on file in the
Clerk's office, is hereby approved.
2. The Mayor and Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to sign such
agreement.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open
session on the 17th day of June, 1996.
Mayor
Attested to the ____ day of June, 1996.
SEAL
Clerk/Administrator
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
AGREEMENT dated this 17th day of June, 1996, by and between the City of Farmington, a
Minnesota municipal corporation (CITY) and Heritage Development, a Minnesota
corporation (DEVELOPER).
1. Request for Plat ~proval. The Developer has asked the City to approve a plat
for Nelsen Hills Farm 5th Addition (also referred to
in this Development Contract [CONTRACT or AGREEMENT] as the PLAT). The land is
legally described as:
Outlot A of Nelsen Hills Farm 4th Addition
2. Conditions of ~proval. The City hereby approves the plat on the condition that:
a. the Developer enter into this Agreement; and
b. the Developer provide the necessary security in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement.
3. Development Plans. The Developer shall develop the plat in accordance with the
following plans. The plans shall not be attached to this
Agreement. The plans may be prepared by the Developer, subject to City approval,
after entering into this Agreement but before commencement of any work in the plat.
If the plans vary from the written terms of this Contract, subject to paragraphs 6
and 31G, the plans shall control. The required plans are:
Plan A - Final Plat
Plan B - Final Soil Erosion Control and Grading Plans
Plan C - Landscape Plan
Plan D - Zoning/Development Map
Plan E - Wetlands Mitigation as required by the City
Plan F - Final Street and Utility Plans and Specifications
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Developer shall use its best efforts to assure timely application to the utility
companies for the following utilities: underground natural gas, electrical, cable
television, and telephone.
4. ~ales Office Requirements. At any location within the plat where lots and/or
homes are sold which are part of this subdivision,
the Developer agrees to install a sales board on which a copy of the approved plat,
final utility plan and a zoning map or planned unit development plan are displayed,
showing the relationship between this subdivision and the adjoining neighborhood.
The zoning and land use classification of all land and network of major streets
within 350 feet of the plat shall be included.
5. Zoning/Development Map. The Developer shall provide an 8 1/2" x 14" scaled map
of the plat and land within 350' of the plat containing
the following information:
a. platted property;
b. existing and future roads;
c. future phases;
d. existing and proposed land uses; and
e. future ponds.
6. Required Public Improvements. The Developer shall install and pay for the
following:
a. Sanitary Sewer Lateral System h. Sidewalks and Trails
b. Water System (trunk and lateral) i. Site Grading and Ponding
c. Storm Sewer j. Underground Utilities
d. Streets k. Setting of Lot & Block Monuments
e. Concrete Curb and Gutter l. Surveying and Staking
f. Street Signs m. Landscaping, Screening, Blvd. Trees
g. Street Lights
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The improvements shall be installed in accordance with Plans A through F, and in
accordance with City standards, ordinances and plans and specifications which have
been prepared by a competent registered professional engineer furnished to the City
and approved by the City Engineer. The Developer shall obtain all necessary permits
from the Metropolitan Council and other agencies before proceeding with construction.
The Developer shall instruct its engineer to provide adequate field inspection
personnel to assure an acceptable lev-,l of quality control to the extent that the
Developer's engineer will be able to 2rtify that the construction work meets the
approved City standards as a condition of City acceptance. In addition, the City
may, at the City's discretion and at the Developer's expense, have one or more City
inspector(s) and a soil engineer inspect the work on a full or part time basis. The
Developer or his engineer shall schedule a preconstruct ion meeting at a mutually
agreeable time at the City Council chambers with all parties concerned, including the
City staff, to review the program for the construction work. Within sixty (60) days
after the completion of the improvements and before the security is released, the
Developer shall supply the City with a complete set of reproducible "As Built" plans.
The Developer shall also supply the City with a 3.5" diskette containing the
following information in an Autocad Release 12 compatible format (.dwg or .dxf
files) :
- approved plat
- proposed utilities (storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer)
- layer names should be self explanatory, or a list must be
included as a key.
If the Developer does not provide such information, the City will digitize the data.
All costs associated with digitizing the data will be the responsibility of the
developer.
7. Time of Performance. The Developer shall install all required public
improvements by October 30, 1997. The Developer may,
however, request an extension of time from the City. If an extension is granted, it
shall be conditioned upon updating the security posted by the Developer to reflect
cost increases.
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8. Ownership of Improvements. Upon the completion of the work and construction
required to be done by this Agreement, the
improvements lying within public easements shall become City property, except for
cable TV, electrical, gas, and telephone, without further notice or action.
9. Warranty. The Developer warrants all improvements required to be constructed by
it pursuant to this Contract against poor material and faulty
workmanship. The warranty period for streets is one year. The warranty period for
underground utilities is two years. If all improvements are installed by one
contractor, the warranty period shall commence after the final wear course has been
completed and the streets have been accepted by City Council resolution. If streets
and underground utilities are installed by separate contractors, the warranty period
on streets shall commence after the final wear course has been installed and accepted
by City Council resolution and the warranty period on underground utilities shall
commence following their completion and acceptance by the City. All trees shall be
warranted to be alive, of good quality, and disease free for twelve (12) months after
planting. Any replacements shall be warranted for twelve (12) months from the time
of planting. The Developer shall post maintenance bonds or other surety acceptable
to the City to secure the warranties. The City shall retain ten percent (10%) of the
security posted by the Developer until the bonds or other acceptable surety are
furnished to the City or until the warranty period has been completed, whichever
first occurs. The retainage may be used to pay for warranty work. The City standard
specifications for utilities and street construction identify the procedures for
final acceptance of streets and utilities.
10. Grading Plan. The plat shall be graded and drainage provided by the Developer
in accordance with Plan B. Notwithstanding any other provisions
of this Agreement, the Developer may start rough grading the lots within the
stockpile and easement areas in conformance with Plan B before the plat is filed if
all fees have been paid and the City has been furnished the required security.
Additional rough grading may be allowed upon obtaining written authorization from the
City Engineer. If the developer needs to change grading affecting drainage after
homeowners are on site, he must notify all property owners/residents of this work
prior to its initiation.
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11. Erosion Control and Fees. After the site is rough graded, but before any
utility construction is commenced or building permits
are issued, the erosion control plan, Plan B, shall be implemented by the Developer
and inspected and approved by the City. The City may impose additional erosion
control requirements if it is determined that the methods implemented are
insufficient to properly control erosion. All areas disturbed by the excavation and
backfilling operations shall be reseeded forthwith after the completion of the work
in that area. All seeded areas shall be fertilized, mulched and disc anchored as
necessary for seed retention. The parties recognize that time is of the essence in
controlling erosion. If the Developer does not comply with the erosion control plan
and schedule, or supplementary instructions received from the City, the City may take
such action as it deems appropriate to control erosion. The City will endeavor to
notify the Developer in advance of any proposed action, but failure of the City to do
so will not affect the Developer's and the City's rights or obligations hereunder.
If the Developer does not reimburse the City for any costs of the City incurred for
such work within thirty (30) days, the City may draw down the letter of credit to pay
any costs. No development will be allowed and no building permits will be issued
unless the plat is in full compliance with the erosion control requirements.
The Developer is responsible for a $425.00 Erosion and Sediment Control fee based
upon the number of lots in the plat, plus inspection fees at the current rate of
$39.00 per hour as charged by the Soil and Water Conservation District. The
Developer is also responsible for a Water Quality Management Fee of $814.75 based
upon the number of acres in the plat.
12. Landscaping. The Developer shall landscape the plat in accordance with Plan C.
The landscaping shall be accomplished in accordance with a time
schedule approved by the City.
13. Phased Development. The plat shall be developed in one (1) phase in
accordance with Plan A. No earth moving, construction of
public improvements or other development shall be done in any phase until a final
plat for the phase has been filed in the County Recorder's office and the necessary
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security has been furnished to the City. For purposes of this requirement, outlots
shall not be deemed to have been final platted, Outlots B, C, D and E. If the
Developer furnishes security acceptable to the City, rough grading on additional
outlots may take place if it complies with the preliminary Grading and Erosion
Control Plan dated April 25, 1996, and is approved in writing by the City Engineer.
The City may refuse to approve final plats of subsequent phases until public
improvements for all prior phases have been satisfactorily completed. Subject to the
terms of this Agreement, this Development Contract constitutes approval to develop
the plat. Development of subsequent phases may not proceed until development
agreements for such phases are approved by the City.
14. Effect of Subdivision Approval. For two (2) years from the date of this
Agreement, no amendments to the City's
Comprehensive Plan, except an amendment placing the plat in the current urban service
area, or removing any part thereof which has not been final platted, or official
controls shall apply to or affect the use, development density, lot size, lot layout
or dedications or platting required or permitted by the approved preliminary plat
unless required by State or Federal law or agreed to in writing by the City and the
Developer. Thereafter, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary,
to the full extent permitted by State law, the City may require compliance with any
amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan (including removing unplatted property
from the urban service area), official controls, platting or dedication requirements
enacted after the date of this Agreement any may require submission of a new plat.
15. Surface Water Mana~ement Area Fee. The Developer shall pay an area storm water
management charge of $127,765.84 for the
plat. The charge shall be assessed against the lots (not outlots) in the plat over a
10 year period with interest on the unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%)
per annum. The assessment shall be deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is
signed by the City. The assessments may be assumed or prepaid at any time. The
Developer waives any and all procedural and substantive objections to the assessments
including any claim that the assessments exceed the benefit to the property. The
Developer waives any appeal rights otherwise available pursuant to MSA 429.081.
Storm sewer charges for subsequent phases shall be calculated and paid based upon
requirements in effect at the time the Development Contracts for those phases are
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entered into. The Developer shall receive a credit of $1,500.00 for storm sewer
oversizing resulting in a net surface water management fee of $125,915.84
16. Wetland Conservation and Mitigation. The Developer shall comply with the 1991
Wetlands Conservation Act, as amended, and
the Wetlands Mitigation Plan. The Developer shall pay all costs associated with
wetlands conservation and the Wetlands Mitigation Plan.
17. Water Main Trunk Area Char~e. The Developer shall pay a water area charge of
$46,046.75 for the plat in lieu of the property
paying a like assessment at a later date. The charge shall be assessed against the
lots (not outlots) in the plat over a ten (10) year period with interest on the
unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment shall be
deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The assessments may
be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all procedural and
substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the assessments
exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal rights otherwise
available pursuant to MSA 429.081. Water area charges for subsequent phases shall be
calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at the time the Development
Contracts for those phases are entered into. The Developer shall receive a credit of
$19,405.00 for water main oversizing and a credit of $3,200.00 for a well site (Lot
1, Block 1) resulting in a net water main trunk charge of $23,441.75. In additin,
the Developer will work with Builders Development, Inc. to provide a pro rata share
of the cost associated with the water main built within the 190th Street corridor.
18. Sanitary Trunk Sewer Area. The Developer shall pay a sanitary trunk sewer area
charge of $41,487.07 for the plat in lieu of the
property paying a like assessment at a later date. The charge shall be assessed
against the lots (not outlots) in the plat over a ten (10) year period with interest
on the unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment
shall be deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The
assessments may be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all
procedural and substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the
assessments exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal
rights otherwise available pursuant to MSA 429.081. Sanitary Trunk Sewer charges for
subsequent phases shall be calculated and paid based u~on requirements in effect at
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the time the Development Contracts for those phases are entered into. The Developer
shall receive a credit of $70,199.00 for Sanitary Sewer Trunk oversizing and
$3,405.88 for previous assessments against the property resulting in a net sanitary
sewer trunk credit of $32,117.81 to be used in future platting.
18. Park Dedication. The Developer shall pay a park dedication fee of
$.00 in satisfaction of the City's park dedication
requirements for the plat. The park dedication fee shall be assessed against the
lots (not outlots) in the plat over a ten (10) year period with interest on the
unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment shall be
deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The assessments may
be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all procedural and
substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the assessments
exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal rights otherwise
available pursuant to MSA 429.081. The park dedication fees for subsequent phases
shall be calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at the time the
Development Contracts for those phases are entered into. Outlots E and F shall be
dedicated to the City for trails and the trails constructed during the road
construction phase of the development.
20. 190th Street. The Developer shall participate with Builders Development in the
construction of 190th Street from its western terminus in Fair
Hills Addition to Everest Path in the TroyHill 3rd Addition.
21. Sealcoating. In lieu of assessing sealcoating three years from completion of
the road construction, the Developer agrees to pay a fee of
$7,887.28 for initial sealcoating of streets in the subdivision. This fee shall be
deposited in the City Road and Bridge Fund upon execution of this Agreement.
22. GIS Fees. The Developer is responsible for a Government Information System fee
of $1,975.00 based upon the number of lots within the subdivision.
23. Easements. The Developer shall furnish the City at the time of execution of
this Agreement with the easements to get storm water runoff from
this plat west into the north tributary of the Vermillion River. In addition,
Outlots Band C shall be dedicated to the City for stormwater ponding.
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24. License. The Developer hereby grants the City, its agents, employees, officers
and contractors, a license to enter the plat to perform all necessary
work and/or inspections deemed appropriate by the City during the installation of
public improvements by the City. The license shall expire after the public
improvements, installed pursuant to the Development Contract, have been installed and
accepted by the City.
25. Clean Up. The Developer shall weekly, or more often if required by the City
Engineer, clear from the public streets and property any soil, earth
or debris resulting from construction work by the Developer or its agents or assigns.
All debris, including brush, vegetation, trees and demolition materials, shall be
disposed of off site. Burning of trees and structures shall be prohibited, except
for fire training only.
26. Security. To guarantee compliance with the terms of this Agreement, payment of
real estate taxes including interest and penalties, payment of
special assessments, payment of the costs of all public improvements in the plat and
construction of all public improvements in the plat, the Developer shall furnish the
City with a cash escrow, irrevocable letter of credit, or alternative security
acceptable to the City Administrator, from a bank (security) for $1,578,960.30. The
bank and form of the security shall be subject to the approval of the City
Administrator. The security shall be for a period ending October 30, 1997. The term
of the security may be extended from time to time if the extension is furnished to
the City Administrator at least forty-five (45) days prior to the stated expiration
date of the security. If the required public improvements are not completed, or
terms of the Agreement are not satisfied, at least thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration of a letter of credit, the City may draw down the letter of credit. The
City may draw down the security, without prior notice, for any violation of this
Agreement. The amount of the security was calculated as follows:
Grading/Erosion Control
Sanitary Sewer Lateral
Water Main
Storm Sewer
Street Construction
$ 249,458.00 Monuments $ 15,800.00
$ 323,822.29 St. Lites/Signs $ 21,243.75
$ 258,330.00 Blvd. Trees $ 55,000.00
$ 106,788.00 Blvd. Sodding $ 34,191.12
$ 469,810.00 2 Yrs Tax & Asmt. $ 44,517.37
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This breakdown is for historical reference; it is not a restriction on the use of the
security.
27. Responsibility for Costs.
A. The Developer shall pay all costs incurred by it or the City in conjunction
with the development of the plat, including but not limited to, Soil and Water
Conservation District charges, legal, planning, administrative, construction costs,
engineering, easements and inspection expenses incurred in connection with approval
and acceptance of the plat, the preparation of this Agreement, and all reasonable
costs and expenses incurred by the City in monitoring and inspecting the development
of the plat.
B. The Developer, except for City's willful misconduct, shall hold the City and
its officers and employees harmless from claims made by itself and third parties for
damages sustained or costs incurred resulting from plat approval and development.
The Developer shall indemnify the City and its officers and employees for all costs,
damages or expenses which the City may payor incur in consequence of such claims,
including attorney's fees.
C. The Developer shall reimburse the City for costs incurred in the enforcement
of this Agreement, including engineering and attorney's fees.
D. The Developer shall pay in full all bills submitted to it by the City within
thirty (30) days after receipt. If the bills are not paid on time, the City may halt
all plat development work until the bills are paid in full. Bills not paid within
thirty (3) days shall accrue interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum.
28. Trash Enclosures. The Developer is responsible to require each builder to
provide on site trash enclosures to contain all construction
debris, thereby preventing it from being blown off site, except as otherwise approved
by the City Engineer.
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29. Existing Tree Preservation. The Developer will walk the site with the City
Forester and identify all significant trees which
will be removed by on site grading. A dialogue between the Developer and City
Forester regarding alternative grading options will take place before any disputed
tree is removed. All trees, stumps, brush and other debris removed during clearing
and grubbing operations shall be disposed of off site.
30. Developer's Default. In the event of default by the Developer as to any of the
work to be performed by it hereunder, the City may, at its option, perform the work
and the Developer shall promptly reimburse the City for any expense incurred by the
City, provided the Developer, except in an emergency as determined by the City, is
first given written notice of the work in default, not less than 72 hours in advance.
This Agreement is a license for the City to act, and it shall not be necessary for
the City to seek a Court order for permission to enter the land. When the City does
any such work, the City may, in addition to its other remedies, assess the cost in
whole or in part.
31. Miscellaneous.
A. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors or
assigns, as the case may be.
B. Breach of the terms of this Agreement by the Developer shall be grounds for
denial of building permits, including lots sold to third parties.
C. If any portion, section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph or phrase
of this Agreement is for any reason held invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portion of this Agreement.
D. Building permits shall not be issued prior to completion of rough site
grading, installation of erosion control devices and submittal of a surveyor's
certificate denoting all appropriate monuments have been installed. Only
construction of noncombustible materials shall be allowed until the water system is
operational. If permits are issued prior to the completion and acceptance of public
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improvements, the Developer assumes all liability and costs resulting in delays in
completion of public improvements and damage to public improvements caused by the
City, Developer, its contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, employees, agents or
third parties. The Developer and his assigns may receive certificates of occupancy
for lots in this development without the bituminous paving on the streets and
driveways until June 15, 1996. All paving must be in place by June 15, 1996. No
certificates of occupancy will be issued after June 15, 1996 without bituminous
pavement on the streets.
E. The action or inaction of the City shall not constitute a waiver or
amendment to the provisions of this Agreement. To be binding, amendments or waivers
shall be in writing, signed by the parties and approved by written resolution of the
City Council. The City's failure to promptly take legal action to enforce this
Agreement shall not be a waiver or release.
F. The Developer represents to the City, to the best of its knowledge, that the
plat is not of "metropolitan significance" and that an environmental impact statement
is not required. However, if the City or another governmental entity or agency
determines that such a review is needed, that the Developer shall prepare it in
compliance with legal requirements so issued from said agency. The Developer shall
reimburse the City for all expenses, including staff time and attorney fees, that the
City incurs in assisting in the preparation of the review.
G. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The Developer represents to the City
that the plat complies with all City, County, Metropolitan, State and Federal laws
and regulations, including but not limited to: subdivision ordinances, zoning
ordinances and environmental regulations. If the City determines that the plat does
not comply, the City may, at its option, refuse to allow any construction or
development work in the plat until the Developer does comply. Upon the City's
demand, the Developer shall cease work until there is compliance.
H. This Agreement shall run with the land and may be recorded against the title
to the property. After the Developer has completed the work required of it under
this Agreement, at the Developer's request the City will execute and deliver a
release to the Developer.
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I. Developer shall take out and maintain until six months after the City has
accepted the public improvements, public liability and property damage insurance
covering personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage which may
arise out of the Developer's work or the work of its subcontractors or by one
directly or indirectly employed by any of them. Limits for bodily injury or death
shall not be less than $500,000.00 for one person and $1,000,000.00 for each
occurrence; limits for property damage shall not be less than $200,000.00 for each
occurrence. The City shall be named as an additional named insured on said policy,
and Developer shall file a copy of the insurance coverage with the City prior to the
City signing the plat.
J. The Developer shall obtain a Wetlands Compliance Certificate from the City.
K. Upon breach of the terms of this Agreement, the City may, without notice to
the Developer, draw down the Developer's cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit
as provided in paragraph 25 of this Agreement. The City may draw down this security
in the amount of $500.00 per day that the Developer is in violation. The City, in
its sole discretion, shall determine whether the Developer is in violation of the
Agreement. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 29 hereof, this determination may
be made without notice to the Developer. It is stipulated that the violation of any
term will result in damages to the City in an amount which will be impractical and
extremely difficult to ascertain. It is agreed that the per day sum stipulated is a
reasonable amount to compensate the City for its damages.
32. Notices. Required notices to the Developer shall be in writing, and shall be
either hand delivered to the Developer, its employees or agents, or mailed to the
Developer by certified or registered mail at the following address:
John Dobbs
Heritage Development
450 E. County Road D
St. Paul, MN 55117
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Notices to the City shall be in writing and shall be either and delivered to the City
Administrator, or mailed to the City by certified mail or registered mail in care of
the City Administrator at the following address:
John F. Erar, City Administrator
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
SIGNATURE PAGE
By: Eugene "Babe" Kuchera, Mayor
By: John F. Erar, City ~dministrator
DEVELOPER: Heritage Development
By: Its
Drafted by:
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, Minnesota
(612) 463-7111
55024
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
(ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of
19_ by Eugene "Babe" Kuchera, Mayor, and by John F. Erar, City Administrator, of
the City of Farmington, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the
corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by the City Council.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
(ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of
19____ by John Dobbs, the of Heritage Development, a
corporation under the laws of Minnesota, on behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers and City
Administrator
601
FROM: Thomas J. Kaldunski, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Authorize Feasibility Study for Project 96-
21, Larch Street Access to S. T . H. 3
DATE: June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The City approved the development agreement for East Farmington Second Addition which outlines
improvements on Larch Street as S.T.H. 3. The City is to do the construction project and assess the
costs as outlined in the agreement.
DISCUSSION
In order to initiate the Minnesota Statute 429 assessment process, Council needs to pass a resolution
ordering the preparation of a feasibility report for the project. A proposed resolution is attached for
Council review.
The development agreement indicates that Sienna Corporation is responsible for 100% of the costs
associated with the east frontage road and 50 % of the costs associated with the median construction.
Finance Director Henneke, has indicated funding for this work is available in the Road and Bridge
fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the attached resolution ordering the feasibility study for Project 96-21, Larch Street Access
Improvements to T.H. 3.
R-,?ny Submitted,
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Thomas J~ldunski, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
TJK/n
cc: file, Wayne Henneke, Donajo Heikes, TJK
Rod Hardy, Sienna Corporation
CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oak Street · FarminfJton, MN 55024. (612) 463.7117 · Fait (612) 463.2591
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R -96
ORDERING FEASffiILITY REPORT FOR
1996 LARCH STREET ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO T .H. 3,
PROJECT 96-21
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 17th day of June, 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, it is proposed to make the following improvement:
Project
96-21
Description
Larch Street Access Improvements
Location
T.H. 3 & E. Farmington Dev.
; and
WHEREAS, it is further proposed to assess Sienna Corporation for all or a portion of the cost of
the improvement, pursuant to M.S. Chapter 429, and the Development Agreement between the
City of Farmington and Sienna. Corp. (Developer of East Farmington).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed improvement be referred to the
City Engineer for study and that he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed
advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible,
cost effective and as to whether it would be best made as proposed or in conjunction with some
other improvement and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
17th day of June, 1996.
Mayor
Attested to the
day of
,1996
Clerk! Administrator
SEAL
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TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: John F. Erar, City Administrator
SUBJECT: 1997 ALF Budget
DATE: June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The 1997 ALF Budget has been reviewed by the ALF Board and three administrators and is now
being presented for Council consideration and ratification. Kevin Raun, ALF Ambulance
Director, has included a cover memo which explains significant aspects of the budget.
DISCUSSION
A management review of the budget has been included by Director Raun that should provide
Council with a good review of significant events impacting ambulance operations in 1997. One
notable event is the addition of a third power shift in Farmington beginning in the second quarter
of 1997 that will provide ambulance coverage in Farmington 10 hours a day for 5 days a week.
This coverage has been scheduled to coincide with the full-time housing of an ambulance in the
city of Lakeville.
BUDGET IMPACT
One of the more significant financial impacts of the ALF Budget is the reduction of per capita
costs from $.70 in 1996 to $.50 in 1997.
The ambulance operation is in very sound financial condition due to the strong leadership of the
ALF Board, and prudent management of ambulance resources.
ACTION REOUESTED
Adoption of the ALF 1997 Budget by Council is requested.
Z'6tte~
A~:: Erar
City Administrator
CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oalc Street. FarminfJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fait (612) 463.2591
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;~MlmULANCI
14200 Cedar Avenue South
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
Phone - 612/431-8887
ALF AMBULANCE
1997 PROPOSED BUDGET
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Members:
Attached to this letter is the proposed budget for the 1997 fiscal year. Per the Ambulance Joint
Powers Agreement, the ALF Ambulance Operations Board has reviewed and are hereby
recommending for approval by the member cities the attached budget document.
It is the goal of the ALF Ambulance Board to see that ALF Ambulance continues to deliver high
quality emergency medical services and response times to the citizens in the ambulance service
area, while maintaining a fiscal responsibility to the overall operations of the ambulance service.
1996 OPERATIONS LEVEL
To review our operations level as budgeted for this year, we will be increasing staff and hours of
unit operations in the fourth quarter of this year.
As the Council will note, we presently are operating (1) unit 24 hours a day and a second unit 16
hours a day. This fall, the 16 hour unit will be staffed to operate on a full 24 hour schedule.
This increase in staffing is justified by the ever increasing call volumes we are experiencing each
year. This operations enhancement is a step progression to further unit and area coverage which
is being proposed in the 1997 budget.
1997 BUDGET PROPOSAL FORMAT
Included within this budget document is a breakout of line item expenditures. This year there are
two significant changes to the budget document in terms of our format:
1996 Revised Estimate;
This year in the budget document, the reader will note that on pages 1 and 2 we have
included a column for a 1996 Revised Estimate. Due to the fact that we are not placing
into service a third unit power shift for this year, we are already able to determine a
significant reduction in expenses for this years operating budget. When compared to the
1997 Proposed Budget
Page 2
1996 approved budget, the reader will note that instead ofposting a net loss of$20,459,
the revised budget shows a net gain of$100,458. This information is being posted for the
Council and will not require any action. Towards the end offiscal year 1996 a budget
amendment will be prepared for the Board's review and ratification.
SalarieslLine Item 4110;
The salaries posted for the 1997 Budget were calculated for the tenure and number of
positions required to fulfill our 1997 staffing needs while frozen at the 1996 wage rates.
This method was used due to the fact that wage schedules can not and should not be
predicted in our budget document. I believe this is a sound philosophy to use in budget
years where we do not know the rate of increase. When salary rates are determined, that
will be entered in via a budget amendment.
1997 BUDGET PROPOSAL
The addition of a third ambulance power shift is the significant change to the 1997 budget and
was the major focus of stafJ: city administrators and the Joint Powers Board in the development
of this budget document.
Third Ambulance Power Shift;
This budget allows for a third unit power shift to commence the second quarter of 1997 to
coincide with the quartering of a unit at the new Lakeville Water Treatment Facility.
This will afford the following service area coverage:
Apple Valley -
Lakeville
Farmington
one (24) hour unit (7) days a week
one (24) hour unit (7) days a week
one (10) hour unit (5) days a week
This operation schedule allows for excellent coverage and operations for our service area.
The actual ( 10) hour coverage period for the third unit is still being researched as to the
most prudent start time. Presently, that window is considered to be from 11:00 a.m to
2:00 p.m Regardless of the initial start time selected, we will always have the ability to
adjust it if call data indicates.
The five days for operation have been selected to be Thursday through Monday. Our call
data base has historically indicated that Tuesdays and Wednesdays are generally our least
busy days.
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1997 Proposed Budget
Page 3
KEY POINTS OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET
1997
Proposed Budget
1996
Adopted Budget
Three City Population
Total Three City Subsidy
Per Capita Cost
Projected Transports
Average Revenue Per Call
90,788
$45,394
$0.50
2,070
$597
87,763
$61,436
$0.70
1,930
$567
This budget is respectfully submitted for your review, comment and subsequent ratification. If
you should request further information or need questions addressed, please feel free to contact
me. If requested, I will be available to meet with you at your council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
ALF AMBULANCE
w~~
;eI J. Ra
Ambulance Director
Attachment: 1997 Proposed Budget
KJR/ AS
0-P
TO: Mayor, Council Members
and City Administrator
FROM: Daniel M. Siebenaler
Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Towing Contract
DATE: June 17, 1996
Introduction
The City has received a request from a towing company to open the
City's towing contract for competitive bids.
Discussion
The City of Farmington currently has a contract with Blaha's
Towing. Our current contract has expired and is subj ect to renewal
at the request of either the City or Blaha's Towing. Staff has
received a request from Dakota County Towing Inc. to open the
contract to competitive bids.
Recommendation
Authorize Staff to solicit bids for the City Towing Contract.
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel M. Siebenaler
Chief of Police
DMS/m
CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oalc Street. FarminfJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fait (612) 463.2591
TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator
FROM:
James Bell, Parks and
Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Pool Reconstruction Update,
Pool Lighting Contract and
Approve Change Order
DATE: June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The following information is an update on the municipal pool reconstruction project
schedule and budget. During the reconstruction, staff identified the need to purchase pool
lighting for evening swimming activities, also the State requires an automatic pool level
controller be installed.
DISCUSSION
Reconstruction is proceeding slightly behind schedule due to unforeseen difficulties and
weather. The project should be completed on June 15, 1996, seven days later than the
June 8th scheduled opening.
During demolition, the under water lights had to be removed. In order to have evening
swimming, lighting has to be installed. Staff recommends lighting positioned outside the
fenced area that shines onto the pool area. This type of lighting is more desirable than
under water lighting for both ease of maintenance and safety. Staffhas
acquired the poles through a donation. Cost of the light fixtures will be $2050 with
additional dollars needed for trenching and electrical work.
Staff has directed the contractor to do the following additional work:
· The State of Minnesota health code requires that every new gutter system must
include an automatic water level controller which automatically feeds water into the
pool to maintain a constant level. This was not included in the original contract and
needs to be done.
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. A pool water return pipe was found to be sagging making it difficult to winterize.
Staff instructed the contractor to install a small drain pipe which would allow staff to
drain the pipe during shutdown.
BUDGET IMP ACT
The contractor has assured staff that the cost of the water level controller and drain line
will not exceed $2,500. Project expenses appear to be within budget at this time.
Attached, is an update of the 1996 portion of the pool reconstruction budget.
ACTION REOUESTED
Approve the additional changes to the 1996 pool reconstruction project.
Award the purchase of lights to Graybar Electric.
Respectfully submitted,
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James Bell
Parks and Recreation Director
POOL RECONSTRUCTION 1996
BUDGET UPDATE
JUNE 17, 1996
DESCRIPTION
APPROVED APPROVED YEAR TO DATE VARIANCE
BUDGET CHANGE EXPENDITURES
ORDERS
Gutter $98,750 $98,750 0
Decking $4,500 $4,500 0
Demolition $6,300 $6,281 $19
Slide $6,000 $3,810 $2,190
Lift for handicapped $5,000 $2,900 $2,100
Consultant fees $14.000 $12.892 $ .LlQ.8.
$134,550 0 $129,133 $5,417
1996 Contingency $26,050
Mn Dept of Health Fee 0
C.O.Concrete Cuts 0
C.O.Pool Lights 0
C.O.Water Level 0
C.O.Drain Line 0
Total 1996 $160,600
$200
$3,075
$3,550
$2,000
$500
$9,325
$200
$3,075
$3,550
$2,000
$500
$138,458
$26,050
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$16,725
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To:
Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator
From:
Wayne Henneke, Finance Director
Subject:
School/Conference Request
Advanced Accounting
Date:
June 17, 1996
Introduction
Approve request to attend MNCP A class "Advanced Accounting for Governmental Units
under GASB" on June 26, 1996.
Discussion
The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCP A) is conducting a class
on Advanced Accounting for Governmental Units under Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB) standards. As Finance Director, it is important to remain
current in the field and continually improve governmental accounting skills. This class
is designed to do so.
Budget Impact
Funding is provided for this request in the 1996 Budget.
Action Requested
Approve the request of the Finance Director to attend the MNCPA class "Advanced
Accounting for Governmental Units under GASB".
Respectfully submitted,
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Wayne E. Henneke
Finance Director
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REQUEST FORM
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TO MAYOR AND COUNCIL
I RECOMMEND THE ABOVE REQUEST BE APPROVED.
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City
Administrator
FROM: Thomas J. Kaldunski, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Spring Clean Up Day 1996
DATE: June 17,1996
INTRODUCTION
The City recently completed its annual Spring Clean Up Day. This successful project has helped
the community in its efforts to keep Farmington beautiful.
DISCUSSION
The attached memo outlines the quantity of materials handled at the event. This information will
be the basis for billing the townships for their share of the cost.
I would like to commend staff for their hard work and dedication on the project. The City also
owes its gratitude to Dakota Electric for the use of their facilities. A letter of thanks will be sent.
BUDGET IMPACT
The City has included funding for the Spring and Fall Clean Up Days within the Public Works
Department budget. The townships will reimburse the City for their share of the costs upon
receipt of the bill from the City.
ACTION REQUESTED
This memo is for information only.
TJK/ll
cc: file, Wayne Henneke, Benno Klotz, Lena Larson, TJK
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TO: Tom KaldJmski~
FROM: Lena Larson
SUBJECT: Spring Clean Up Day 1996
DATE: June 11, 1996
(Jastl<<fRock. Empire FarnrlllgtOrt TOTAL
Vehic1es 57 46 342 445
Batteries 16 29 121 166
Appliances 25 17 124 166
Microwaves/ A/C 3 1 22 26
Tires 345 122 561 35,574 lbs.
MattressesiBox Springs 17 32 158 207
Misc. Landfilled -- -- -- 80,600 lbs.
As usual, the employees of Dakota Electric were extremely accommodating, making our jobs much
easier. Also, I would like to bring to your attention how invaluable the assistance of the Police
Department is at Clean Up Days.
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like further information.
~~
Lena Larson
Public Works Administrative Assistant
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Benno Klotz
CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oalc Street. FarminfJtonl MN 55024 · (612) 463.7117 · Fait (612) 463.2591
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FROM:
Mayor, councilmemb~
City Administrator~ '--
Karen Finstuen
Administrative Assistant
TO:
SUBJECT:
1) Increase in Hours - Part
Time Building Inspector
2) Approve Inspection
Contract with State
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
1. An increase in building inspection requests has created a need for an
increase in the Part Time Building Inspector's hours.
2. The State of Minnesota's request that the City provide inspections of the
Middle School swimming pool construction project requires Council
approval.
DISCUSSION
. As indicated on attached Exhibit A, the City is experiencing an increase
in building permits over 1995's level. The increase is due to both an
increase in permits for single family dwellings and permits for decks
being added on new homes built last year. In February, 1996, Council
approved an increase in Faith Druckrey's hours from 20 to 30 hours per
week. To meet the increased inspection load level, I am now requesting
her hours be increased to 40 hours per week on an as needed basis.
. Exhibit B is a letter of agreement with the State for inspections of the
Middle School swimming pool. Pool inspections will not begin until
October. Since residential inspection requests begin to slow at that
time, pool inspections will fit into the inspectors' schedules more
easily.
BUDGET IMPACT
The increase in the Part Time Building Inspector's hours will result in a
$6,890 increase in salary. The increase in salary and benefit costs will be
funded through the Farmington Elementary School renovation and Middle School
Swimming Pool building permit costs ($16,000 and $8,270, respectively).
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CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oak Street. FarminfJtonl MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fu (612) 463.2591
ACTION REQUESTED
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Two actions are requested.
1) approve the increase in the Part Time Building Inspector's hours from 30
to 40 hours per week as needed; and,
2) approve the contract with the State of Minnesota for City inspection
service for the Middle School swimming pool.
Respectfully submitted,
~~
Karen Finstuen
Administrative Assistant
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BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT
6/10/96
Revenue Comparison
1996 1995
Base Fee's 146,793.00 121,429.25
Plan Check Fee's 91,747.90 77,363.07
Mechanical Fee's 9,348.50 8,757.00
Plumbing Fee's 7,951.00 9,169.13
Total Fee's 255,840.40 216,718.42
May Comparison to Other Cities
City May Permits FT Inspectors PT Inspectors Seasonal
Eagan 241* 5 0 0
Apple Valley 146* 3 0 0
Lakeville 241# 6 0 0
Rosemount 76# 2 0 0
Farmington 179* 1 2 0
* - Includes Plumbing & Heating Permits
# - Includes permits for Storage Sheds and Fences (Farmington does not require)
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LETTER OF AGREEMENT
DELEGATION OF STATE BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION
FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS - MINNESOTA STATE STATUTE 16B.61 Subd.1a
MUNICIPALITY, circle one (city, county, township)
Manke, John
City ofFannington
325 Oak St.
Farmington, MN 55024
Date: 5/23/96
PROJECT:
LOCATION:
COUNTY:
DESCRIPTION:
ADDRESS:
Farmington Mid. School Swimming Pool Add
City of Farmington
Dakota
11000 sf one story addition (lane pool)
4200 208th St. W.
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* ASSIGNED PROJECT NUMBER: 960239
Date Recei"ed:
5/23/96
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This letter shall serve as a contractual agreement pursuant to Minnesota
Statute 16B.61 Subd.la, between City of Farmington
and the Commissioner of Administration for transfer of State Building Code
administration from the Minnesota Department of Administration to the
municipality for the "Public Building" or "State Licensed Facility" project
described in this agreement.
THIS AGREEMENT MUST.BE RETURNED WITHIN 15 WORKING
DAYS.
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Project: Farmington Mid. School Swimming Pool Add Project #: 960239
Descrilltion: 11000 sf one story addition (lane pool)
Location: City of Farmington
1. Duties of Municipality. Please check the duties you are willing to contract (a or b must be
initialed by State Building Inspector).
a. Attend to all aspects of State Building Code administration, including:
1. Preliminary plan re,iew with Building Codes and Standards Dhision Plan
Re,iew Staff when required by the Building Codes and Standards Dhision.
2. Plan Re,iew of building and grounds with municipal plan review comments,
designers responses, and state plan review application form signed by
designer and forwarded to the Building Codes and Standards Di,ision.
3. Interpretations, application, and enforcement of all code pro,isions.
4. Issuance of all permits.
5. Documentation on file of all equivalences and modifications to code as
required by UBC 105 and 106.
6. Maintain all records.
7. Issuance of certificate of occupancy with a copy informing the State
Building Inspector when senices are completed.
b. Attend to all required inspections of said building including:
1. Issuance of all permits.
2. Maintain all records.
3. Issuance of certificate of occupancy with a copy informing the State
Building Inspector wben senices are completed.
2. All costs of building code administration shall be as prescribed by Minnesota
Statute 16B.61 Subd. la.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties han caused this agreement to be duly executed
intending to be bound thereby.
APPROVED:
APPROVED:
BUll..DING OFFICIAL
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STATE BUll..DING OFFICIAL
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MUNICIPAL MANAGER/ADMINISTRATOR
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers and City
Administrator
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FROM:
Thomas J. Kaldunski, P,E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT:
First Quarter Sewer Flows
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The Met Council monitors the City's sewer flows on a regular basis. They have submitted the report on the
first quarter sewer flows for Farmington.
DISCUSSION
Attached you will find a graph that shows the City's monthly sewer flows as monitored by the Met Council.
This chart clearly shows a significant drop in sanitary sewer flows in August, 1995. This corresponds with the
construction of the channel from the Prairie Waterway to the Hendersen Addition. The trend of lower monthly
sewer flows appears to be continuing in the first quarter of 1996. If the second quarter report, available in July,
indicates this trend is continuing, the City should experience a drop in sewage treatment costs in 1996.
BUDGET IMPACT
It appears that the City will receive additional benefits from reduced wastewater treatment plant costs in 1996,
similar to avoided costs the City realized in 1994 and 1995. An estimate of the avoided costs can not be
predicted at this time, however, Council will be updated as the year goes on.
ACTION REQUESTED
This memo is for information only.
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Wayne Henneke
Jerry Bauer
Donajo Heikes
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City
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FROM: Thomas J. Kaldunski, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Approve Sale of Solid Waste Dumpsters
DATE: June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
Due to recycling and special solid waste pickups being contracted out, the Public Works
Department has 19 - 1-112 cubic yard dumpsters that it no longer needs.
DISCUSSION
Attached is a request for bids which will be sent to local solid waste haulers to generate interest in
this sale. The City sold similar dumpsters in March of 1996, and received $75.00/dumpster at that
time. Any revenue generated from this sale will be put into the capital improvement's fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the sale of this equipment to the highest bidder.
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Thomas ~a~dunski, P.E.-"
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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Wayne Henneke
Benno Klotz
Lena Larson
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CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oalc Street. FarminfJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fu (612) 463.2591
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Farmington, Minnesota in the City Hall at 325 Oak
Street until 2:00 PM on Monday, July 15, 1996, at which time they will be publicly opened and
read aloud for the sale of the following equipment:
(19) 1~ cubic yard dumpsters
To arrange a viewing, contact Benno Klotz, Solid Waste Supervisor, at (612) 463-3799.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bidders bond naming the City of Farmington as obligee,
certified check payable to the City of Farmington, or a cash deposit equal to at least five percent
(5 %) of the amount of the bid, which shall be forfeited to the City in the event that the bidder fails
to purchase the equipment.
The City Council reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three highest bidders for a period
not to exceed 90 days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. No bids may be
withdrawn for a period of 90 days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids.
Payment for equipment will be cash or certified check.
The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and
informalities therein and further reserves the right to sell the equipment to the best interests of the
City.
Thomas J. Kaldunski, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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cc: file
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City
Administrator
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FROM: Thomas J. Kaldunski, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Approve Capital Outlay Request - Public
Works Department - Recycling Bins
DATE: June 17,1996
INTRODUCTION
Due to rapid residential growth, it is necessary to purchase 500 recycling bins.
DISCUSSION
Supplies of recycling bins are getting low, and it is necessary to order them now in order to keep
up with the demand created by new home construction.
BUDGET IMPACT
The low quote was secured from C.R. Manufacturing Company in the amount of $3,475.00
including tax and shipping. The funds are in the 1996 budget.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended to purchase 500 recycling bins from C.R. Manufacturing.
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cc: file
Benno Klotz
Lena Larson
TJK
CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oalc Street. FarminfJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fait (612) 1,63.2591
REQUEST FORM
CAPITAL OUTLAY PURCHASES
DEPARTMENT Public Works
DATE OF R~QUEST
6/17/96
ITEM(Sl-TO BE PURCHASED
500 Recyclinq Bins
AMOUNT PROVIDED IN ORIGINAL/ADJUSTED 19~ BUDGET: $
AMOUNT REMAINING AS OF DATE OF REQUEST: $
QUOTATIONS RECEIVED: ~
30,000
8,927
DATE
6/5/96
6/5/96
AMOUNT $ 3,475.00
AMOUNT $ 3,905.00
1. VENDOR CR Manufacturing
DATE
2. VENDOR Larson & Associates
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I RECOMMEND THE ABOVE REQUEST BE APPROVED.
SIGNATURE OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City
Administrator
FROM: Thomas J. Kaldunski, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Approve Capital Outlay Request -- Solid
Waste Container Numbers
DATE: June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION'
It is necessary to order 4" high number decals for addressing solid waste containers.
DISCUSSION
Due to rapid residential growth, it is necessary to order numbers to put addresses on the 30-60-90
gallon containers used for solid waste collection.
BUDGET IMPACT
Two quotes were obtained, the lowest being from Fabra Print, Inc. for $730.00, including shipping
and sales tax.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the attached Capital Outlay Request in the amount of $730.00 from Fabra Print.
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Thoma' ~Unski. P,E,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oalc Street. FarminfJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fait (612) 463.2591
REQUEST FORM
CAPITAL OUTLAY PURCHASES
DEPARTMENT
Public Works
DATE OF REQUEST
June 17, 1996
ITEM(Sl TO BE PURCHASED
Solid Waste Container Numbers
AMOUNT PROVIDED IN ORIGINAL/ADJUSTED 19~ BUDGET: $
AMOUNT REMAINING AS OF DATE OF REQUEST: $
QUOTATIONS RECEIVED: ~
30,000
5,452
1. VENDOR
Fabra Print. Inc.
DATE
6 / 5 / 9 6 AMO UN T $ 7 3 0 . 0 0
6/5/96 AMOUNT $ 892.00
2. VENDOR
Wipson Poster
DATE
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COMMENTS:
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FINANCE DIRECTOR SIGNATURE
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TO: THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
I RECOMMEND THE ABOVE REQUEST BE APPROVED.
SIGNATURE OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE
ACTION TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL ON THE
DAY OF
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M~yor, C~U~CilmemberS'({/~,. tJ
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Charles Tooker
City Planner
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Rezoning of Lots 8 and 9,
Block 17, Town of Farmington
DATE:
June 17, 1996
The subject lots were rezoned General Business by the Council at the request of
the HRA for a specific housing proposal. The Developer and the HRA are no
longer interested in proceeding with this proposal.
DISCUSSION
The rezoning decision anticipated that these properties would be purchased and
replaced with a multi level apartment building. The proposal then shifted to a
different site and later was abandoned. The property owners now have non
conforming residential structures in the B-2 General Business District. In
order for these owners to eliminate the non conforming status, the HRA ha
petitioned for a rezoning to R-2 Medium Density Residential.
The Planning Commission held two discussions on the request and have forwarded a
recommendation for approval. There was no citizen participation in the
Commission hearings.
ACTION REQUESTED
Adopt an ordinance rezoning the lots from B-2 to R-2.
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Charles Tooker
City Planner
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CitlJ of Ftfrmintjton 325 Oalc Street · FarminfJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fait (612) 463.2591
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
An Ordinance Rezoning Lots 8 and 9, Block 17, Town of Farmington from B-2 to R-2
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I:
Title 10, Chapter 2, Section 8 of the
Farmington City code is hereby amended by
adding the following:
Ordinance No. 096-____, adopted the 17th day of June, 1996 , rezones Lots 8 and
9, Block 17, Town of Farmington from B-2 General Business District to R-2 Medium
Density Residential.
SECTION II: After adoption, signing and attestation, this
ordinance shall be published one time in the
official newspaper of the City and shall be in effect on and after the day
following such publication.
Enacted and ordained the 17th day June, 1996.
TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator
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FROM:
Charles Tooker, City Planner
SUBJECT:
Prairie Creek Fourth Addition
Developers Agreement
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The plat of prairie Creek Fourth Addition was approved earlier this spring
following a complete revision of its sanitary sewer and storm water drainage
systems.
DISCUSSION
This plat is served by a sanitary sewer line that will access directly into the
MWCC sanitary sewer in Empire Township. The plan will allow for future
development east of the existing MUSA involving three land owners. The
Developer Agreement surety is substantial because of the cost of trunk sewer to
serve this area. The plat completes the neighborhood that was platted as part
of prairie Creek PUD.
ACTION REQUIRED
Adopt a resolution approving the development agreement and authorizing its
execution.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Planner
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CitlJ of Farminf/ton 325 Oalc Street. FarminfJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fair (612) 463.2591
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RESOLUTION
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
- prairie Creek Fourth Addition -
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City Council
of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City
on the 17th day of June, 1996 at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following:
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the City Council the prairie Fourth
Addition preliminary plat and the signing of the final plat were approved
contingent upon, among other things, the signing of a development agreement;
and
WHEREAS, a development agreement is now before the Council for its
consideration setting forth, among other things, the following:
Surety
Surface Water Management Fees
Water Main Trunk Area Charge
Sanitary Trunk Sewer Area
Park Dedication
$ 856,215.59
$ 84,092.58
$ 16,920.03
$ 75,112.50 credit to developer
$ 40,200.00
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The aforementioned developer's agreement, a copy of which is on file in the
Clerk's office, is hereby approved.
2. The Mayor and Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to sign such
agreement.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open
session on the 17th day of June, 1996.
Mayor
Attested to the
day of June, 1996.
SEAL
Clerk/Administrator
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
AGREEMENT dated this 17th day of June, 1996, by and between the City of Farmington,
a Minnesota municipal corporation (CITY) and Progress Land Company, a Minnesota
corporation (DEVELOPER).
1. Request for Plat APproval. The Developer has asked the City to approve a plat
for prairie Creek Fourth Addition (also referred to
in this Development Contract [CONTRACT or AGREEMENT] as the PLAT). The land is
legally described as:
Outlot A Prairie Creek Third Addition
2. Conditions of Approval. The City hereby approves the plat on the condition that:
a. the Developer enter into this Agreementj and
b. the Developer provide the necessary security in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement.
3. Development Plans. The Developer shall develop the plat in accordance with the
following plans. The plans shall not be attached to this
Agreement. The plans may be prepared by the Developer, subject to City approval,
after entering into this Agreement but before commencement of any work in the plat.
If the plans vary from the written terms of this Contract, subject to paragraphs 6
and 31G, the plans shall control. The required plans are:
Plan A - Final Plat
Plan B - Final Soil Erosion Control and Grading Plans
Plan C - Landscape Plan
Plan D - zoning/Devel:.Jpment Map
Plan E - Wetlands Mitigation as required by the City
Plan F - Final Street and Utility Plans and Specifications
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Developer shall use its best efforts to assure timely application to the utility
companies for the following utilities: underground natural gas, electrical, cable
television, and telephone.
4. Sales Office Requirements. At any location within the plat where lots and/or
homes are sold which are part of this subdivision,
the Developer agrees to install a sales board on which a copy of the approved plat,
final utility plan and a zoning map or planned unit development plan are displayed,
showing the relationship between this subdivision and the adjoining neighborhood.
The zoning and land use classification of all land and network of major streets
within 350 feet of the plat shall be included.
5. Zoning/Development Map. The Developer shall provide an 8 1/2" x 14" scaled map
of the plat and land within 350' of the plat containing
the following information:
a. platted property;
b. existing and future roads;
c. future phases;
d. existing and proposed land uses; and
e. future ponds.
6. Required Public Improvements. The Developer shall install and pay for the
following:
a. Sanitary Sewer Lateral System
b. Water System (trunk and lateral)
c. Storm Sewer
d. Streets
e. Concrete Curb and Gutter
f. Street Signs
g. Street Lights
h. Sidewalks and Trails
i. Site Grading and Ponding
j. Traffic Control Devices
k. Setting of Lot & Block Monuments
1. Surveying and Staking
m. Landscaping, Screening, Blvd. Trees
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The improvements shall be installed in accordance with Plans A through F, and in
accordance with City standards, ordinances and plans and specifications which have
been prepared by a competent registered professional engineer furnished to the City
and approved by the City Engineer. The Developer shall obtain all necessary permits
from the Metropolitan Council and other agencies before proceeding with construction.
The Developer shall instruct its engineer to provide adequate field inspection
personnel to assure an acceptable level of quality control to the extent that the
Developer's engineer will be able to certify that the construction work meets the
approved City standards as a condition of City acceptance. In addition, the City
may, at the City's discretion and at the Developer's expense, have one or more City
inspector(s) and a soil engineer inspect the work on a full or part time basis. The
Developer or his engineer shall schedule a preconstruct ion meeting at a mutually
agreeable time at the City Council chambers with all parties concerned, including the
City staff, to review the program for the construction work. Within sixty (60) days
after the completion of the improvements and before the security is released, the
Developer shall supply the City with a complete set of reproducible "As Built" plans.
The Developer shall also supply the City with a 3.5" diskette containing the
following information in an Autocad Release 12 compatible format (.dwg or .dxf
files) :
- approved plat
proposed utilities (storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer)
- layer names should be self explanatory, or a list must be
included as a key.
If the Developer does not provide such information, the City will d~:ritize the data.
All costs associated with digitizing the data will be the responsibility of the
developer.
7. Time of Performance. The Developer shall install all required public
improvements by October 30, 1997. The Developer may,
however, request an extension of time from the City. If an extension is granted, it
shall be conditioned upon updating the security posted by the Developer to reflect
cost increases.
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8. Ownership of Improvements. Upon the completion of the work and construction
required to be done by this Agreement, the
improvements lying within public easements shall become City property, except for
cable TV, electrical, gas, and telephone, without further notice or action.
9. Warranty. The Developer warrants all improvements required to be constructed by
it pursuant to this Contract against poor material and faulty
workmanship. The warranty period for streets is one year. The warranty period for
underground utilities is two years. If all improvements are installed by one
contractor, the warranty period shall commence after the final wear course has been
completed and the streets have been accepted by City Council resolution. If streets
and underground utilities are installed by separate contractors, the warranty period
on streets shall commence after the final wear course has been installed and accepted
by City Council resolution and the warranty period on underground utilities shall
commence following their completion and acceptance by the City. All trees shall be
warranted to be alive, of good quality, and disease free for twelve (12) months after
planting. Any replacements shall be warranted for twelve (12) months from the time
of planting. The Developer shall post maintenance bonds or other surety acceptable
to the City to secure the warranties. The City shall retain ten percent (10%) of the
security posted by the Developer until the bonds or other acceptable surety are
furnished to the City or until the warranty period has been completed, whichever
first occurs. The retainage may be used to pay for warranty work. The City standard
specifications for utilities and street construction identify the procedures for
final acceptance of streets and utilities.
10. Grading Plan. The plat shall be graded and drainage provided by the Developer
in accordance with Plan B. Notwithstanding any other provisions
of this Agreement, the Developer may start rough grading the lots within the
stockpile and easement areas in conformance with Plan B before the plat is filed if
all fees have been paid and the City has been furnished the required security.
Additional rough grading may be allowed upon obtaining written authorization from the
City Engineer.
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If the developer needs to change grading affecting drainage after homeowners are on
site, he must notify all property owners/residents of this work prior to its
initiation.
11. Erosion Control and Fees. After the site is rough graded, but before any
utility construction is commenced or building permits
are issued, the erosion control plan, Plan B, shall be implemented by the Developer
and inspected and approved by the City. The City may impose additional erosion
control requirements if it is determined that the methods implemented are
insufficient to properly control erosion. All areas disturbed by the excavation and
backfilling operations shall be reseeded forthwith after the completion of the work
in that area. All seeded areas shall be fertilized, mulched and disc anchored as
necessary for seed retention. The parties recognize that time is of the essence in
controlling erosion. If the Developer does not comply with the erosion control plan
and schedule, or supplementary instructions received from the City, the City may take
such action as it deems appropriate to control erosion. The City will endeavor to
notify the Developer in advance of any proposed action, but failure of the City to do
so will not affect the Developer's and the City's rights or obligations hereunder.
If the Developer does not reimburse the City for any costs of the City incurred for
such work within thirty (30) days, the City may draw down the letter of credit to pay
any costs. No development will be allowed and no building permits will be issued
unless the plat is in full compliance with the erosion control requirements.
The Developer is responsible for a $400.00 Erosion and Sediment Control fee based
upon the number of lots in the plat, plus inspection fees at the current rate of
$39.00 per hour as charged by the Soil and Water Conservation District. The
Developer is also responsible for a Water Quality Management Fee of $536.25 based
upon the number of acres in the plat.
12. Landscapin9. The Developer shall landscape the plat in accordance with Plan C.
The landscaping shall be accomplished in accordance with a time
schedule approved by the City.
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13. Phased Development. The plat shall be developed in one (1) phase in
accordance with Plan A. No earth moving, construction of
public improvements or other development shall be done in any phase until a final
plat for the phase has been filed in the County Recorder's office and the necessary
security has been furnished to the City. For purposes of this requirement, outlots
shall not be deemed to have been final platted. The City may refuse to approve final
plats of subsequent phases until public improvements for all prior phases have been
satisfactorily completed. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, this Development
Contract constitutes approval to develop the plat. Development of subsequent phases
may not proceed until development agreements for such phases are approved by the
City.
14. Effect of Subdivision Approval. For two (2) years from the date of this
Agreement, no amendments to the City's
Comprehensive Plan, except an amendment placing the plat in the current urban service
area, or removing any part thereof which has not been final platted, or official
controls shall apply to or affect the use, development density, lot size, lot layout
or dedications or platting required or permitted by the approved preliminary plat
unless required by State or Federal law or agreed to in writing by the City and the
Developer. Thereafter, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary,
to the full extent permitted by State law, the City may require compliance with any
amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan (including removing unplatted property
from the urban service area), official controls, platting or dedication requirements
enacted after the date of this Agreement any may require submission of a new plat.
15. Surface Water Management Area Fee. The Developer shall pay an area storm water
management charge of $84,092.58 in lieu of
the property paying a like assessment at a later date. The charge shall be assessed
against the lots (not outlots) in the plat over a 10 year period with interest on the
unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment shall be
deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The assessments may
be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all procedural and
substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the assessments
exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal rights otherwise
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available pursuant to MSA 429.081. Storm sewer charges for subsequent phases shall
be calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at the time the Development
Contracts for those phases are entered into. The Developer shall extend the outflow
ditch from Lake Julia between Farmington City limits and the main drainage channel in
Empire Township. All permits and easements that are necessary for this work shall be
secured by the Developer.
16. Wetland Conservation and Mitigation. The Developer shall comply with the 1991
Wetlands Conservation Act, as amended, and
the Wetlands Mitigation Plan. The Developer shall pay all costs associated with
wetlands conservation and the Wetlands Mitigation Plan.
17. Water Main Trunk Area Charge. The Developer shall pay a water area charge
of $39,832.65 for the plat in lieu of the
property paying a like assessment at a later date. The charge shall be assessed
against the lots (not outlots) in the plat over a ten (10) year period with interest
on the unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment
shall be deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The
assessments may be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all
procedural and substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the
assessments exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal
rights otherwise available pursuant to MSA 429.081. Water area charges for
subsequent phases shall be calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at
the time the Development Contracts for those phases are entered into. The Developer
shall receive a credit for oversizing of $22,912.62 which reduces the watermain trunk
area charge to $16,920.03.
18. Sanitary Trunk Sewer Area. The Developer shall pay a sanitary trunk sewer area
charge of $27,305.85 for the plat in lieu of the
property paying a like assessment at a later date. The charge shall be assessed
against the lots (not outlots) in the plat over a ten (10) year period with interest
on the unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment
shall be deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The
assessments may be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all
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procedural and substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the
assessments exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal
rights otherwise available pursuant to MSA 429.081. Sanitary Trunk Sewer charges for
subsequent phases shall be calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at
the time the Development Contracts for those phases are entered into.
The Developer will extend a sanitary trunk sewer from the MWCC interceptor to the
existing 12" sanitary sewer trunk on Embers Avenue and provide easements for this
facility. In addition, the Developer agrees to extend the trunk sewer north to the
north line of the south half of Section 13 when Prairie Creek 5th Addition is
platted. Credits for sanitary sewer trunk oversizing and a meter which calculates
flow into the MWCC interceptor totals $102,418.35 for this plat resulting in a net
credit to the Developer of $75,112.50 to be used in future platting.
19. Park Dedication. The Developer shall pay a park dedication fee of
$40,200.00 in satisfaction of the City's park dedication
requirements for the plat. The park dedication fee shall be assessed against the
lots (not outlots) in the plat over a ten (10) year period with interest on the
unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment shall be
deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The assessments may
be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all procedural and
substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the assessments
exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal rights otherwise
available pursuant to MSA 429.081. The park dedication fees for subsequent phases
shall be calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at the time the
Development Contracts for those phases are entered into.
20. Sealcoating. In lieu of assessing sealcoating three years from completion of
the road construction, the Developer agrees to pay a fee of
$4,839.44 for initial sealcoating of streets in the subdivision. This fee shall be
deposited in the City Road and Bridge Fund upon execution of this Agreement.
21. GIS Fees. The Developer is responsible for a Government Information System fee
of $1,625.00 based upon the number of lots within the subdivision.
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22. Easements. The Developer shall furnish the City at the time of execution of
this Agreement with the easements to handle the outflow from the
Lake Julia as described in Paragraph 15 and the trunk sanitary sewers described in
Paragraph 18.
23. License. The Developer hereby grants the City, its agents, employees, officers
and contractors, a license to enter the plat to perform all necessary
work and/or inspections deemed appropriate by the City during the installation of
public improvements by the City. The license shall expire after the public
improvements installed pursuant to the Development Contract have been installed and
accepted by the City.
24. Clean U~. The Developer shall weekly, or more often if required by the City
Engineer, clear from the public streets and property any soil, earth
or debris resulting from construction work by the Developer or its agents or assigns.
All debris, including brush, vegetation, trees and demolition materials, shall be
disposed of off site. Burning of trees and structures shall be prohibited, except
for fire training only.
25. Security. To guarantee compliance with the terms of this Agreement, payment of
real estate taxes including interest and penalties, payment of
special assessments, payment of the costs of all public improvements in the plat and
construction of all public improvements in the plat, the Developer shall furnish the
City with a cash escrow, irrevocable letter of credit, or alternative security
acceptable to the City Administrator, from a bank (security) for $856,215.59. The
bank and form of the security shall be subject to the approval of the City
Administrator. The security shall be for a period ending October 30, 1997. The term
of the security may be extended from time to time if the extension is furnished to
the City Administrator at least forty-five (45) days prior to the stated expiration
date of the security. If the required public improvements are not completed, or
terms of the Agreement are not satisfied, at least thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration of a letter of credit, the City may draw down the letter of credit. The
City may draw down the security, without prior notice, for any violation of this
Agreement. The amount of the security was calculated as follows:
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Grading/Erosion Control $ 0 Monuments $ 13,000.00
Sanitary Sewer Lateral $384,653.10 St. Lites/Signs $ 7,681.25
Water Main $157,858.35 Blvd. Trees $ 32,600.00
Storm Sewer $ 34,814.06 Blvd. Sodding $ 18,956.88
Street Construction $164,562.26 Wetland Mitigation $ 0
Two Years Principal and Interest on Assessments $42,089.69
This breakdown is for historical reference; it is not a restriction on the use of the
security.
26. Responsibility for Costs.
A. The Developer shall pay all costs incurred by it or the City in conjunction
with the development of the plat, including bu~ not limited to, Soil and Water
Conservation District charges, legal, planning, administrative, construction costs,
engineering, easements and inspection expenses incurred in connection with approval
and acceptance of the plat, the preparation of this Agreement, and all reasonable
costs and expenses incurred by the City in monitoring and inspecting the development
of the plat.
B. The Developer, except for City'S willful misconduct, shall hold the City and
its officers and employees harmless from claims made by itself and third parties for
damages sustained or costs incurred resulting from plat approval and development.
The Developer shall indemnify the City and its officers and employees for all costs,
damages or expenses which the City may payor incur in consequence of such claims,
including attorney's fees.
C. The Developer shall reimburse the City for costs incurred in the enforcement
of this Agreement, including engineering and attorney's fees.
D. The Developer shall pay in full all bills submitted to it by the City within
thirty (30) days after receipt. If the bills are not paid on time, the City may halt
all plat development work until the bills are paid in full. Bills not paid within
thirty (3) days shall accrue interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum.
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27. Trash Enclosures. The Developer is responsible to require each builder to
provide on site trash enclosures to contain all construction
debris, thereby preventing it from being blown off site, except as otherwise approved
by the City Engineer.
28. Existing Tree Preservation. The Developer will walk the site with the City
Forester and identify all significant trees which
will be removed by on site grading. A dialogue between the Developer and City
Forester regarding alternative grading options will take place before any disputed
tree is removed. All trees, stumps, brush and other debris removed during clearing
and grubbing operations shall be disposed of off site.
29. Developer's Default. In the event of default by the Developer as to any of the
work to be performed by it hereunder, the City may, at its option, perform the work
and the Developer shall promptly reimburse the City for any expense incurred by the
City, provided the Developer, except in an emergency as determined by the City, is
first given written notice of the work in default, not less than 72 hours in advance.
This Agreement is a license for .the City to act, and it shall not be necessary for
the City to seek a Court order for permission to enter the land. When the City does
any such work, the City may, in addition to its other remedies, assess the cost in
whole or in part.
30. Miscellaneous.
A. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors or
assigns, as the case may be.
B. Breach of the terms of this Agreement by the Developer shall be grounds for
denial of building permits, including lots sold to third parties.
C. If any portion, section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph or phrase
of this Agreement is for any reason held invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portion of this Agreement.
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D. Building permits shall not be issued prior to completion of rough site
grading, installation of erosion control devices and submittal of a surveyor's
certificate denoting all appropriate monuments have been installed. Only
construction of noncombustible materials shall be allowed until the water system is
operational. If permits are issued prior to the completion and acceptance of public
improvements, the Developer assumes all liability and costs resulting in delays in
completion of public improvements and damage to public improvements caused by the
City, Developer, its contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, employees, agents or
third parties. Normal procedure requires that streets needed for access to approved
uses shall be paved with a bituminous surface before certificates of occupancy may be
issued. However, the City Engineer is authorized to waive this requirement when
weather related circumstances prevent completion of street projects before the end of
the construction season. The Developer is responsible for maintaining said streets
in a condition that will assure the access of emergency vehicles at all times when
such a waiver is granted.
E. The action or inaction of the City shall not constitute a waiver or
amendment to the provisions of this Agreement. To be binding, amendments or waivers
shall be in writing, signed by the parties and approved by written resolution of the
City Council. The City's failure to promptly take legal action to enforce this
Agreement shall not be a waiver or release.
F. The Developer represents to the City, to the best of its knowledge, that the
plat is not of "metropolitan significance" and that an environmental impact statement
is not required. However, if the City or another governmental entity or agency
determines that such a review is needed, that the Developer shall prepare it in
compliance with legal requirements so issued from said agency. The Developer shall
reimburse the City for all expenses, including staff time and attorney fees, that the
City incurs in assisting in the preparation of the review.
G. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The Developer represents to the City
that the plat complies with all City, County, Metropolitan, State and Federal laws
and regulations, including but not limited to: subdivision ordinances, zoning
ordinances and environmental regulations. If the City determines that the plat does
not comply, the City may, at its option, refuse to allow any construction or
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development work in the plat until the Developer does comply. Upon the City's
demand, the Developer shall cease work until there is compliance.
H. This Agreement shall run with the land and may be recorded against the title
to the property. After the Developer has completed the work required of it under
this Agreement, at the Developer's request the City will execute and deliver a
release to the Developer.
I. Developer shall take out and maintain until six months after the City has
accepted the public improvements, public liability and property damage insurance
covering personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage which may
arise out of the Developer's work or the work of its subcontractors or by one
directly or indirectly employed by any of them. Limits for bodily injury or death
shall not be less than $500,000.00 for one person and $1,000,000.00 for each
occurrencej limits for property damage shall not be less than $200,000.00 for each
occurrence. The City shall be named as an additional named insured on said policy,
and Developer shall file a copy of the insurance coverage with the City prior to the
City signing the plat.
J. The Developer shall obtain a Wetlands Compliance Certificate from the City.
K. Upon breach of the terms of this Agreement, the City may, without notice to
the Developer, draw down the Developer's cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit
as provided in paragraph 25 of this Agreement. The City may draw down this security
in the amount of $500.00 per day that the Developer is in violation. The City, in
its sole discretion, shall determine whether the Developer is in violation of the
Agreement. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 29 hereof, this determination may
be made without notice to the Developer. It is stipulated that the violation of any
term will result in damages to the City in an amount which will be impractical and
extremely difficult to ascertain. It is agreed that the per day sum stipulated is a
reasonable amount to compensate the City for its damages.
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31. Notices. Required notices to the Developer shall be in writing, and shall be
either hand delivered to the Developer, its employees or agents, or mailed to the
Developer by certified or registered mail at the following address:
Warren J. Israelson, President
Progress Land Company
14300 Nicollet Court
Suite 335
Burnsville, MN 55306
Notices to the City shall be in writing and shall be either and delivered to the City
Administrator, or mailed to the City by certified mail or registered mail in care of
the City Administrator at the following address:
John F. Erar
City Administrator
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
SIGNATURE PAGE
By: Eugene "Babe" Kuchera, Mayor
By: John F. Erar, City Administrator
DEVELOPER: Progress Land Company
By: Its
Drafted by:
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, Minnesota
(612) 463-7111
55024
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
(ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of
19_ by Eugene "Babe" Kuchera, Mayor, and by John F. Erar, City
Administrator/Clerk, of the City of Farmington, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on
behalf of the corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by the City Council.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
(ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of
19____ by , the of Progress Land Company, a
corporation under the laws of Minnesota, on behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator
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FROM:
Charles Tooker, City Planner
SUBJECT:
Townhomes of Nelsen Hills
Developers Agreement
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Nelsen Hills Farm 3rd Addition was proposed
in order to allow Heritage Development to build 4 duplex units in an area
originally designed for one single family dwelling and four townhouse units.
DISCUSSION
Because the Townhomes of Nelsen Hills Farm is a replat of a portion of Nelsen
Hills Farm 3rd Addition, the developer's agreement has been simplified to cover
only surety for this development. The land area has been previously assessed
for surface water management, water main trunk and sanitary trunk sewer area
fees.
ACTION REQUIRED
Adopt a resolution approving the development agreement and authorizing its
execution.
(}/::ICtf~y 1J;'"Z:.d.
Charles Tooker
City Planner
CitlJ. of FarminlJton 325 Oalc Street · Farminl/ton, MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · Fa/( (612) 463-2591
PRO P 0 SED
RESOLUTION
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
- Townhomes of Nelsen Hills Farm -
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City Council
of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City
on the 17th day of June, 1996 at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following:
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the City Council the Townhomes of Nelsen
Hills Farm preliminary plat and the signing of the final plat were approved
contingent upon, among other things, the signing of a development agreement;
and
WHEREAS, a development agreement is now before the Council for its
consideration setting forth, among other things, the following:
Surety
$ 124,632.79
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The aforementioned developer's agreement, a copy of which is on file in the
Clerk's office, is hereby approved.
2. The Mayor and Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to sign such
agreement.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open
session on the 17th day of June, 1996.
Mayor
Attested to the ____ day of June, 1996.
SEAL
Clerk/Administrator
.
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
AGREEMENT dated this 17th day of June, 1996, by and between the City of Farmington,
a Minnesota municipal corporation (CITY) and Heritage Development, a Minnesota
corporation (DEVELOPER).
1. Request for Plat Approval. The Developer has asked the City to approve a plat
for the Townhomes of Nelsen Hills Farm (also referred
to in this Development Contract [CONTRACT or AGREEMENT] as the PLAT). The land is
legally described as:
LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, NELSEN HILLS FARM 3RD ADDITION
2. Conditions of Approval. The City hereby approves the plat on the condition that:
a. the Developer enter into this Agreement; and
b. the Developer provide the necessary security in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement.
3. Development Plans. The Developer shall develop the plat in accordance with the
following plans. The plans shall not be attached to this
Agreement. The plans may be prepared by the Developer, subject to City approval,
after entering into this Agreement but before commencement of any work in the plat.
If the plans vary from the written terms of this Contract, subject to paragraphs 6
and 31G, the plans shall control. The required plans are:
Plan A - Final Plat
Plan B - Final Soil Erosion Control and Grading Plans
Plan C - Landscape Plan
Plan D - Zoning/Development Map
Plan E - Wetlands Mitigation as required by the City
Plan F - Final Street and Utility Plans and Specifications
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Developer shall use its best efforts to assure timely application to the utility
companies for the following utilities: underground natural gas, electrical, cable
television, and telephone.
4. Sales Office Requirements. At any location within the plat where lots and/or
homes are sold which are part of this subdivision,
the Developer agrees to install a sales board on which a copy of the approved plat,
final utility plan and a zoning map or planned unit development plan are displayed,
showing the relationship between this subdivision and the adjoining neighborhood.
The zoning and land use classification of all land and network of major streets
within 350 feet of the plat shall be included.
5. Zoning/Development Map. The Developer shall provide an 8 1/2" x 14" scaled map
of the plat and land within 350' of the plat containing
the following information:
a. platted property;
b. existing and future roads;
c. future phases;
d. existing and proposed land uses; and
e. future ponds.
6. Required Public Improvements. The Developer shall install and pay for the
following:
a. Sanitary Sewer Lateral System
b. Water System (trunk and lateral)
c. Storm Sewer
d. Streets
e. Concrete Curb and Gutter
f. Street Signs
g. Street Lights
h. Sidewalks and Trails
i. Site Grading and Ponding
j. Traffic Control Devices
k. Setting of Lot & Block Monuments
1. Surveying and Staking
m. Landscaping, Screening, Blvd. Trees
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The improvements shall be installed in accordance with Plans A through F, and in
accordance with City standards, ordinances and plans and specifications which have
been prepared by a competent registered professional engineer furnished to the City
and approved by the City Engineer. The Developer shall obtain all necessary permits
from the Metropolitan Council and other agencies before proceeding with construction.
The Developer shall instruct its engineer to provide adequate field inspection
personnel to assure an acceptable level of quality control to the extent that the
Developer's engineer will be able to certify that the construction work meets the
approved City standards as a condition of City acceptance. In addition, the City
may, at the City's discretion and at the Developer's expense, have one or more City
inspector(s) and a soil engineer inspect the work on a full or part time basis. The
Developer or his engineer shall schedule a preconstruct ion meeting at a mutually
agreeable time at the City Council chambers with all parties concerned, including the
City staff, to review the program for the construction work. Within sixty (60) days
after the completion of the improvements and before the security is released, the
Developer shall supply the City with a complete set of reproducible "As Built" plans.
The Developer shall also supply the City with a 3.5" diskette containing the
following information in an Autocad Release 12 compatible format (.dwg or .dxf
files) :
- approved plat
- proposed utilities (storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer)
- layer names should be self explanatory, or a list must be
included as a key.
If the Developer does not provide such information, the City will digitize the data.
All costs associated with digitizing the data will be the responsibility of the
developer.
7. Time of Performance. The Developer shall install all required public
improvements by October 30, 1997. The Developer may,
however, request an extension of time from the City. If an extension is granted, it
shall be conditioned upon updating the security posted by the Developer to reflect
cost increases.
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8. Ownership of Improvements. Upon the completion of the work and construction
required to be done by this Agreement, the
improvements lying within public easements shall become City property, except for
cable TV, electrical, gas, and telephone, without further notice or action.
9. Warranty. The Developer warrants all improvements required to be constructed by
it pursuant to this Contract against poor material and faulty
workmanship. The warranty period for streets is one year. The warranty period for
underground utilities is two years. If all improvements are installed by one
contractor, the warranty period shall commence after the final wear course has been
completed and the streets have been accepted by City Council resolution. If streets
and underground utilities are installed by separate contractors, the warranty period
on streets shall commence after the final wear course has been installed and accepted
by City Council resolution and the warranty period on underground utilities shall
commence following their completion and acceptance by the City. All trees shall be
warranted to be alive, of good quality, and disease free for twelve (12) months after
planting. Any replacements shall be warranted for twelve (12) months from the time
of planting. The Developer shall post maintenance bonds or other surety acceptable
to the City to secure the warranties. The City shall retain ten percent (10%) of the
security posted by the Developer until the bonds or other acceptable surety are
furnished to the City or until the warranty period has been completed, whichever
first occurs. The retainage may be used to pay for warranty work. The City standard
specifications for utilities and street construction identify the procedures for
final acceptance of streets and utilities.
10. Grading Plan. The plat shall be graded and drainage provided by the Developer
in accordance with Plan B. Notwithstanding any other provisions
of this Agreement, the Developer may start rough grading the lots within the
stockpile and easement areas in conformance with Plan B before the plat is filed if
all fees have been paid and the City has been furnished the required security.
Additional rough grading may be allowed upon obtaining written authorization from the
City Engineer.
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If the developer needs to change grading affecting drainage after homeowners are on
site, he must notify all property owners/residents of this work prior to its
initiation.
11. Erosion Control and Fees. After the site is rough graded, but before any
utility construction is commenced or building permits
are issued, the erosion control plan, Plan B, shall be implemented by the Developer
and inspected and approved by the City. The City may impose additional erosion
control requirements if it is determined that the methods implemented are
insufficient to properly control erosion. All areas disturbed by the excavation and
backfilling operations shall be reseeded forthwith after the completion of the work
in that area. All seeded areas shall be fertilized, mulched and disc anchored as
necessary for seed retention. The parties recognize that time is of the essence in
controlling erosion. If the Developer does not comply with the erosion control plan
and schedule, or supplementary instructions received from the City, the City may take
such action as it deems appropriate to control erosion. The City will endeavor to
notify the Developer in advance of any proposed action, but failure of the City to do
so will not affect the Developer's and the City's rights or obligations hereunder.
If the Developer does not reimburse the City for any costs of the City incurred for
such work within thirty (30) days, the City may draw down the letter of credit to pay
any costs. No development will be allowed and no building permits will be issued
unless the plat is in full compliance with the erosion control requirements.
The Developer is responsible for a $ N/A Erosion and Sediment Control fee based
upon the number of lots in the plat, plus inspection fees at the current rate of
$39.00 per hour as charged by the Soil and Water Conservation District. The
Developer is also responsible for a Water Quality Management Fee of $ N/A based
upon the number of acres in the plat.
12. Landscaping. The Developer shall landscape the plat in accordance with Plan C.
The landscaping shall be accomplished in accordance with a time
schedule approved by the City.
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13. Phased Development. The plat shall be developed in one (1) phase in
accordance with Plan A. No earth moving, construction of
public improvements or other development shall be done in any phase until a final
plat for the phase has been filed in the County Recorder's office and the necessary
security has been furnished to the City. The City may refuse to approve final plats
of subsequent phases until public improvements for all prior phases have been
satisfactorily completed. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, this Development
Contract constitutes approval to develop the plat. Development of subsequent phases
may not proceed until development agreements for such phases are approved by the
City.
14. Effect of subdivision ~pproval. For two (2) years from the date of this
Agreement, no amendments to the City's
Comprehensive Plan, except an amendment placing the plat in the current urban service
area, or removing any part thereof which has not been final platted, or official
controls shall apply to or affect the use, development density, lot size, lot layout
or dedications or platting required or permitted by the approved preliminary plat
unless required by State or Federal law or agreed to in writing by the City and the
Developer. Thereafter, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary,
to the full extent permitted by State law, the City may require compliance with any
amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan (including removing unplatted property
from the urban service area), official controls, platting or dedication requirements
enacted after the date of this Agreement any may require submission of a new plat.
15. Surface Water Management Area Fee. The Developer shall pay an area storm water
management charge of $ N/A in lieu of the
property paying a like assessment at a later date. The charge shall be assessed
against the lots (not outlots) in the plat over a 10 year period with interest on the
unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment shall be
deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The assessments may
be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all procedural and
substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the assessments
exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal rights otherwise
available pursuant to MSA 429.081. Storm sewer charges for subsequent phases shall
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be calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at the time the Development
Contracts for those phases are entered into.
16. Wetland Conservation and Mitigation. The Developer shall comply with the 1991
Wetlands Conservation Act, as amended, and
the Wetlands F~tigation Plan. The Developer shall pay all costs associated with
wetlands conservation and the Wetlands Mitigation Plan.
17. Water Main Trunk Area Charge. The Developer shall pay a water area charge
of $ N/A for the plat in lieu of the property
paying a like assessment at a later date. The charge shall be assessed against the
lots (not outlots) in the plat over a ten (10) year period with interest on the
unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment shall be
deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The assessments may
be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all procedural and
substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the assessments
exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal rights otherwise
available pursuant to MSA 429.081. Water area charges for subsequent phases shall be
calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at the time the Development
Contracts for those phases are entered into.
18. Sanitary Trunk Sewer Area. The Developer shall pay a sanitary trunk sewer area
charge of $ N/A for the plat in lieu of the
property paying a like assessment at a later date. The charge shall be assessed
against the lots (not outlots) in the plat over a ten (10) year period with interest
on the unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment
shall be deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The
assessments may be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all
procedural and substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the
assessments exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal
rights otherwise available pursuant to MSA 429.081. Sanitary Trunk Sewer charges for
subsequent phases shall be calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at
the time the Development Contracts for those phases are entered into.
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19. Park Dedication. The Developer shall pay a park dedication fee of
$ N/A in satisfaction of the City's park dedication
requirements for the plat. The park dedication fee shall be assessed against the
lots (not outlots) in the plat over a ten (10) year period with interest on the
unpaid balance calculated at eight percent (8%) per annum. The assessment shall be
deemed adopted on the date this Agreement is signed by the City. The assessments may
be assumed or prepaid at any time. The Developer waives any and all procedural and
substantive objections to the assessments including any claim that the assessments
exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal rights otherwise
available pursuant to MSA 429.081. The park dedication fees for subsequent phases
shall be calculated and paid based upon requirements in effect at the time the
Development Contracts for those phases are entered into.
20. Sealcoating. In lieu of assessing sealcoating three years from completion of
the road construction, the Developer agrees to pay a fee of $ N/A
for initial sealcoating of streets in the subdivision. This fee shall be deposited
in the City Road and Bridge Fund upon execution of this Agreement.
21. GIS Fees. The Developer is responsible for a Government Information System fee
of $ 75.00 based upon the number of lots within the subdivision.
22. Easements. The Developer shall furnish the City at the time of execution of
this Agreement with the easements designated on the plat.
23. License. The Developer hereby grants the City, its agents, employees, officers
and contractors, a license to enter the plat to perform all necessary
work and/or inspections deemed appropriate by the City during the installation of
public improvements by the City. The license shall expire after the public
improvements installed pursuant to the Development Contract have been installed and
accepted by the City.
24. Clean Up. The Developer shall weekly, or more often if required by the City
Engineer, clear from the public streets and property any soil, earth
or debris resulting from construction work by the Developer or its agents or assigns.
All debris, including brush, vegetation, trees and demolition materials, shall be
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disposed of off site. Burning of trees and structures shall be prohibited, except
for fire training only.
25. Security. To guarantee compliance with the terms of this Agreement, payment of
real estate taxes including interest and penalties, payment of
special assessments, payment of the costs of all public improvements in the plat and
construction of all public improvements in the plat, the Developer shall furnish the
City with a cash escrow, irrevocable letter of credit, or alternative security
acceptable to the City Administrator, from a bank (security) for $124,632.79. The
bank and form of the security shall be subject to the approval of the City
Administrator. The security shall be for a period ending November 30, 1996. The
term of the security may be extended from time to time if the extension is furnished
to the City Administrator at least forty-five (45) days prior to the stated
expiration date of the security. If the required public improvements are not
completed, or terms of the Agreement are not satisfied, at least thirty (30) days
prior to the expiration of a letter of credit, the City may draw down the letter of
credit. The City may draw down the security, without prior notice, for any violation
of this Agreement. The amount of the security was calculated as follows:
Grading/Erosion Control $ 13,282.50 Monuments $ 1,600.00
Sanitary Sewer Lateral $ 17,602.48 St. Lites/Signs $ 00
Water Main $ 14,585.45 Blvd. Trees $ .00
Storm Sewer $ 14,099.69 Blvd. Sodding $ .00
Street Construction $ 63,462.67 Wetland Mitigation $ .00
Two Years principal and Interest on Assessments $ N/A
This breakdown is for historical reference; it is not a restriction on the use of the
security.
26. Responsibility for Costs.
A. The Developer shall pay all costs incurred by it or the City in conjunction
with the development of the plat, including but not limited to, Soil and Water
Conservation District charges, legal, planning, administrative, construction costs,
engineering, easements and inspection expenses incurred in connection with approval
and acceptance of the plat, the preparation of this Agreement, and all reasonable
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costs and expenses incurred by the City in monitoring and inspecting the development
of the plat.
B. The Developer, except for City's willful misconduct, shall hold the City and
its officers and employees harmless from claims made by itself and third parties for
damages sustained or costs incurred resulting from plat approval and development.
The Developer shall indemnify the City and its officers and employees for all costs,
damages or expenses which the City may payor incur in consequence of such claims,
including attorney's fees.
C. The Developer shall reimburse the City for costs incurred in the enforcement
of this Agreement, including engineering and attorney's fees.
D. The Developer shall pay in full all bills submitted to it by the City within
thirty (30) days after receipt. If the bills are not paid on time, the City may halt
all plat development work until the bills are paid in full. Bills not paid within
thirty (3) days shall accrue interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum.
27. Trash Enclosures. The Developer is responsible to require each builder to
provide on site trash enclosures to contain all construction
debris, thereby preventing it from being blown off site, except as otherwise approved
by the City Engineer.
28. Existing Tree Preservation. The Developer will walk the site with the City
Forester and identify all significant trees which
will be removed by on site grading. A dialogue between the Developer and City
Forester regarding alternative grading options will take place before any disputed
tree is removed. All trees, stumps, brush and other debris removed during clearing
and grubbing operations shall be disposed of off site.
29. Developer'S Default. In the event of default by the Developer as to any of the
work to be performed by it hereunder, the City may, at its option, perform the work
and the Developer shall promptly reimburse the City for any expense incurred by the
City, provided the Developer, except in an emergency as determined by the City, is
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first given written notice of the work in default, not less than 72 hours in advance.
This Agreement is a license for the City to act, and it shall not be necessary for
the City to seek a Court order for permission to enter the land. When the City does
any such work, the City may, in addition to its other remedies, assess the cost in
whole or in part.
30. Miscellaneous.
A. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors or
assigns, as the case may be.
B. Breach of the terms of this Agreement by the Developer shall be grounds for
denial of building permits, including lots sold to third parties.
C. If any portion, section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph or phrase
of this Agreement is for any reason held invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portion of this Agreement.
D. Building permits shall not be issued prior to completion of rough site
grading, installation of erosion control devices and submittal of a surveyor's
certificate denoting all appropriate monuments have been installed. Only
construction of noncombustible materials shall be allowed until the water system is
operational. If permits are issued prior to the completion and acceptance of public
improvements, the Developer assumes all liability and costs resulting in delays in
completion of public improvements and damage to public improvements caused by the
City, Developer, its contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, employees, agents or
third parties. Normal procedure requires that streets needed for access to approved
uses shall be paved with a bituminous surface before certificates of occupancy may be
issued. However, the City Engineer is authorized to waive this requirement when
weather related circumstances prevent completion of street projects before the end of
the construction season. The Developer is responsible for maintaining said streets
in a condition that will assure the access of emergency vehicles at all times when
such a waiver is granted.
E. The action or inaction of the City shall not constitute a waiver or
amendment to the provisions of this Agreement. To be binding, amendments or waivers
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shall be in writing, signed by the parties and approved by written resolution of the
City Council. The City's failure to promptly take legal action to enforce this
Agreement shall not be a waiver or release.
F. The Developer represents to the City, to the best of its knowledge, that the
plat is not of "metropolitan significance" and that an environmental impact statement
is not required. However, if the City or another governmental entity or agency
determines that such a review is needed, that the Developer shall prepare it in
compliance with legal requirements so issued from said agency. The Developer shall
reimburse the City for all expenses, including staff time and attorney fees, that the
City incurs in assisting in the preparation of the review.
G. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The Developer represents to the City
that the plat complies with all City, County, Metropolitan, State and Federal laws
and regulations, including but not limited to: subdivision ordinances, zoning
ordinances and environmental regulations. If the City determines that the plat does
not comply, the City may, at its option, refuse to allow any construction or
development work in the plat until the Developer does comply. Upon the City's
demand, the Developer shall cease work until there is compliance.
H. This Agreement shall run with the land and may be recorded against the title
to the property. After the Developer has completed the work required of it under
this Agreement, at the Developer'S request the City will execute and deliver a
release to the Developer.
I. Developer shall take out and maintain until six months after the City has
accepted the public improvements, public liability and property damage insurance
covering personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage which may
arise out of the Developer's work or the work of its subcontractors or by one
directly or indirectly employed by any of them. Limits for bodily injury or death
shall not be less than $500,000.00 for one person and $1,000,000.00 for each
occurrence; limits for property damage shall not be less than $200,000.00 for each
occurrence. The City shall be named as an additional named insured on said policy,
and Developer shall file a copy of the insurance coverage with the City prior to the
City signing the plat.
J. The Developer shall obtain a Wetlands Compliance Certificate from the City.
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K. Upon breach of the terms of this Agreement, the City may, without notice to
the Developer, draw down the Developer's cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit
as provided in paragraph 25 of this Agreement. The City may draw down this security
in the amount of $500.00 per day that the Developer is in violation. The City, in
its sole discretion, shall determine whether the Developer is in violation of the
Agreement. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 29 hereof, this determination may
be made without notice to the Developer. It is stipulated that the violation of any
term will result in damages to the City in an amount which will be impractical and
extremely difficult to ascertain. It is agreed that the per day sum stipulated is a
reasonable amount to compensate the City for its damages.
31. Notices. Required notices to the Developer shall be in writing, and shall be
either hand delivered to the Developer, its employees or agents, or mailed to the
Developer by certified or registered mail at the following address:
John Dobbs, Vice President
Heritage Development
450 East County Road D
St. Paul, MN 55117
Notices to the City shall be in writing and shall be either and delivered to the City
Administrator, or mailed to the City by certified mail or registered mail in care of
the City Administrator at the following address:
John F. Erar
City Administrator
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
By:
By:
DEVELOPER:
By:
Drafted by:
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, Minnesota
(612) 463-7111
55024
SIGNATURE PAGE
Eugene "Babe" Kuchera, Mayor
John F. Erar, City Administrator
Its
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
(ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of
19_ by Eugene "Babe" Kuchera, Mayor, and by John F. Erar, City Administrator, of
the City of Farmington, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the
corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by the City Council.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
(ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of
19____ by , the of Heritage Development,
corporation under the laws of Minnesota, on behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator
0r
FROM:
Charles Tooker
City Planner
SUBJECT:
Action Plan for the Dakota
County Cluster - Livable
Communities Act
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
In February, 1996, Council adopted a resolution approving participation in the
Dakota County Cluster for the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act. The
17 page Action Plan was put together by the Dakota County HRA and the last page
indicates Farmington's participation during the first year.
DISCUSSION
The Housing Goals Agreement adopted by Council on November 6, 1995 indicates that
during the first five years of participation in the Livable Communities Act, the
City will attempt to increase the rental portion of the owner/renter mix from 24%
of units to 30%. Farmington currently has more affordable rental housing than
similar communities in this sector of the metropolitan area. This advantage may
be short lived, however, depending upon the value of rental housing being put on
the market in Farmington today.
A new Action Plan will be prepared each year based upon the progress the City
makes toward achieving the life cycle housing goal and the changes that may be
taking place regarding affordability. The action recommended by staff and the
Planning Commission involves an amendment to the PUD portion of the Zoning
Ordinance that would provide a density bonus to developers if they include some
rental housing within a proposed development. Farmington is in a good position to
offer such a program since three property owners control approximately 800 acres
of land that is considered to be the next development area of the community. The
varied topography and geographic features of this land is well suited to blended
neighborhoods.
Even if developers show little interest in this proposal, the fact that Farmington
participates in the Dakota County Cluster and has made an attempt to increase the
percentage of rental housing will be considered favorably by the Metropolitan
Council when it reviews future requests for MUSA expansion.
ACTION RECOMMENDED
Adopt the attached resolution approving the Dakota County Cluster Action Plan and
the attachment for Farmington.
Respectfully submitted,
/1 /l r1
/ Ii. / r 'l7 //
L- it Char~s Tboke.rC; ~
City Planner
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CitlJ. of FarminlJton
325 Oak Street · Farminl}ton, MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · Fa}( (612) 463-2591
PRO P 0 SED
RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAKOTA COUNTY CLUSTER
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 17th day of June, 1996 at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following:
WHEREAS, the City of Farmington (City) is participating in the Metropolitan
Livable Communities Act as exhibited by City Council Resolution No. R125-95; and
WHEREAS, the City has negotiated and adopted affordable and life cycle housing
goals in accordance with the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act; and
WHEREAS, the participating communities are required to submit to the
Metropolitan Council by June 30, 1996, an Action Plan identifying the actions it
plans to take to meet these goals; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act permits communities to enter
into agreements with adjacent municipalities to cooperatively provide affordable
and life-cycle housing to meet the combined housing goals of each participating
municipality; and
WHEREAS, the City has agreed to participate in the Dakota County Cluster in
cooperation with the Dakota County Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the
purpose of preparing and implementing the Action Plan goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FARMINGTON that the "Action Plan
for the Dakota County Cluster", including the "Attachment for the City of
Farmington" is hereby adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council directs staff of the Dakota County
Housing and Redevelopment Authority to submit the "Action Plan for the Dakota
County Cluster" to the Metropolitan Council by June 30, 1996.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open
session on the l7th day of June, 1996.
Mayor
Attested to the
day of June, 1996.
City Administrator
SEAL
METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
DAKOTA COUNTY CLUSTER
Action Plan Attachment
for the Community of
FARMINGTON
1. What are the community's key atTordable housing issues as they relate to the
Housing Goals Agreement?
The key issue related to affordable housing in Farmington is the availability of rental
housing. The City Housing Goals Agreement indicates the City Council's near term
objective of increasing the rental portion of the owner/renter mix from 25% to 30%.
2. What has the community done already to encourage the availability of atTordable
and life cycle housing?
The City initiated a soils correction Tax Increment Financing (TIF') District within East
Farmington in late 1994. This new neighborhood is designed to include 426 single
family lots with housing selling at an average of $105,000 and 132 multiple family units
which will be sold at an average of $95,000. The City reimburses the developer for costs
associated with raising the level of housing sites an average of three feet. The level is
important since it eliminates a high water table problem that made the property unsuitable
for development. By paying for soils correction, the City has helped ensure the existance
of an adequate supply of affordable housing.
In addition, Dakota County HRA is searching the community for scattered site rental units
that will help fill the need for low and moderate income housing within Farmington.
3. What will the community do in the future to encourage the availability of atTordable
and life cycle housing?
Farmington will encourage the use of Planned Unit Development approach that will
offer a density bonus to investors willing to provide rental opportunities within developing
neighborhoods.
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and
City Administrator
FROM: Joy Lillejord,
Recreation Program Supervisor
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Accepting
Donation
DATE: June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION
The Oxford Sportsman's Club has approved a $550.00 donation, which will be used to recover
the two billard tables at the Senior Center.
ACTION REQUIRED
Adopt resolution accepting the Oxford Sportsman's Club donation.
Respectfully submitted,
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CitlJ. of FarminlJton 325 Oak Street · FarminlJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · Fa/( (612) 463-2591
PRO P 0 SED
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING DONATION FROM OXFORD SPORTSMAN'S CLUB
TO SENIOR CENTER
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 17th
day of June, 1996 at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded. the following:
WHEREAS, the Oxford Sportsman's Club has proposed to donate $550.00 to be used to
recover the tops of the two billiard tables at the Farmington Area Senior Center; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept such donation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Farmington hereby accepts the
generous donation of $550.00 to the Farmington Area Senior Center to be used to
recover the tops of the two billiard tables.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open
session on the 17th day of June, 1996.
Mayor
Attested to the
day of June, 1996.
City Administrator
SEAL
City or Farmington
VENDOR APPROVAL SUMMARY REPORT
COUNCIL MEETING OF 5/17/96
to rate: 06/12/96
~ime: 3: 10m:1
I"age: I
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Check Amount
Hand Check Amount
Vendor Name
Vendor
Number
Descriotion
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AL'S LOCK & KEY
AMERICAN REO CROSS
ASSN METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITI
BLAHA'S COLLISION CENTER
BON EST ROO , ROSENE, ANOERLIK IN
BRIGGS AND MORGAN
CBS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
COP IMAGING SYSTEMS
CMC RESCUE INC.
COMr~ CENTER
COMWJNICATION AUDITORS
CONOCO mc.
COpy SALES INC.
CORDING.NATWICK ARCHITECTS
CUSTOM MICRO INC.
ENGGREN ENTERPRISES, INC.
ERAR, JOHN
FARMINGTON INDEPENDENT
FARMINGTON PRINTING
FEED-RITE CONTROLS INC.
FIRSTAFF
GENERAL OFFICE PRODUCTS COMPAN
GOLD STAR PRINTING INC
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST #19
JURGENS EBRIGHT
LENA LARSON
MARQUETTE BANK
MINN MUNICIPAL BEVERAGE ASS
MINNESOTA CITY MANAGE ASSN.
"'ORE 4
MOTOR PARTS SERVICE
NAPA AUTO PARTS
NELSON RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
NEniORK BUSINESS SUPPLIES, me
OFFICE MAX
OHLIN SALES. INC.
PARKER'S FLOOR COVERING & APPL
PEER ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEER
PELLICCI HARDWARE
ROO EQUIPMENT CO.
SAURlJS SPORT INC
SAVOIE SUPPLY CO
DELMAR H SCHWANZ. INC
SILENT KNIGHT SECURITY SYSTEMS
SOUTH SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENT
SOUTHAM BUSINESS INFORMATIO
ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS
TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY
CHARLES TOOKER
TOTAL REGISTER SYSTEMS
TRANS-ALARM. INC.
US viEST CELLUAR
vi S DARLEY & CO.
WENDLAND DISTRIBUTING INC
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE
1022
1028
2945
1060
1072
1088
4216
3077
4242
1161
1147
3146
2016
2091
1122
1206
4258
2190
1226
1237
1798
2011
1294
1370
4251
3000
4257
2677
1529
1202
1520
2697
1562
4256
4001
3002
1600
2986
3062
4215
2250
1696
2809
4429
1688
1713
1685
1762
1763
2553
2716
1807
4232
1828
1852
LOCK CHANGE - POLICE
HEADLIFEGUARD TRAINING-GEN REC
1996 ELECT OFFICIALS gALA SURV
TOWING CHARGES - POLICE
SERVICES - VERMILLION RIVER
LEGAL BILLINGS - FINANCE
CITY HALL REMODELING
COPIER LEASE - ADMIN
ORGANIZER - RESCUE
BATTERIES - POLICE
REPAIR EQUIPMENT - FIRE
GAS PURCHASES-POL,FIRE.ADM
COPIER MAINTENANCE - FIRE
CITY HALL REMODELING
COMPUTER SOFTWARE - POLICE
GAS - POLICE
REIMBURSE EMPLOYEE MILEAGE-ADM
PUBLIC HEARING PUBLICATION-ADM
SUPPLIES - FINANCE,PK,SR. ,LIO
POOL PRODUCTS - POOL
RECEPTIONIST - ADMIN
SUPPLIES. FURNITURE - ADM
RADAR TEST FORM - POLICE
BROCHURES - PARK & REC
RELOCATE DATA & VOICE - ADM
EMPLOYEE MILEAGE REIMB. - ENG
RECORDS SEARCH - POLICE
ANNUAL DUES - LIQ
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP - ADM
SUPPLIES - POLICE, SR. CTR.
PARTS - POLICE, PK & REC
PARTS - PARK & REG
RELOCATE REMOTES-POLICE, FIRE
SUPPLIES - LIQ
SUPPLIES - ADM
LIGHT - FIRE
MATERIALS - FIRE
SERVICES - WAUSAU SUPPLY STORM
SUPPLIES-ADM,POL,FIRE,PK/REC
PARTS - ENG
SUPPLIES - POOL
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER-CITYHALL
EASEMENT DESCRIPTION-ASH. PR W
MONITORING SERVICE - LIBRARY
FIREMAN PHYSICAL - FIRE
PUBLICATIONS - POOL, PW. ST.
NEWSPAPER RENEWAL - POLICE
CYLINDERS - PARK & REC
EMPLOYEE REIMBURSE MILEAGE-ADM
COMPUTER ACCESSORIES - LIQ
ALARM SERVICE-ARENA
PHONE EQUIPMENT - FIRE
STROBE LIGHT - POLICE
PARTS - PARK/REG
J~ATFRIALS - POOL
55.92
50.00
15.00
226.31
19,840.55
1,252.10
.00
.00
.00
,00
.00
.00
51 , 1 91 . 00
287.89
97.50
163.75
221.75
321.86
61.62
1,620.92
400.00
10.20
2.50
152.11
747.38
2,293.36
528.00
32.599.07
52.72
1,501.50
80.00
24.65
195.00
341. 00
60.00
32.96
629.27
73.75
130.00
107.11
31B.97
142.43
11.45
3,179.95
1,051.83
B.OO
56.22
92.85
3,300.00
191.70
65.00
515.70
21.45
49.49
2.90
91.48
97.30
256.67
49.96
7.96
68.11
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.OC}
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.on
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
,00
.00
,00
.00
.00
.00
Grand Total:
124,946.17
,00
Council Meeting of 6/17/96
Bills previously paid but not approved:
Alcorn Beverage Inc.
A T & T Wireless Services
Budget Oil Co.
City of Farmington
College City Beverage Inc.
Dakota Electric
Day Distributing Co.
Fritz Co. Inc.
Fritz Co. Inc.
Frontier
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
Hanson Beverage Co.
Hohensteins Inc.
Johnson Brothers Liquor Co.
Johnson Brothers Liquor Co.
Jordan Beverage Inc.
Mark VII Distributors
Midwest Coca Cola
NSP
Peoples Natural Gas
Phillips Wine and Spirits
Phillips Wine and Spirits
US West Cellular
Approved:
Kuchera
Galler
Fitch
Gamer
Ristow
Merchandise for Resale
Telephone Service
RentlUtilities
Utility Billing
Merchandise for Resale
Utilities
Merchandise for Resale
Merchandise for Resale
Merchandise for Resale
Telephone Service
Merchandise for Resale
Merchandise for Resale
Merchandise for Resale
Merchandise for Resale
Merchandise for Resale
Merchandise for Resale
Merchandise for Resale
Merchandise for Resale
Merchandise for Resale
Utilitities
Utilities
Merchandise for Resale
Merchandise for Resale
Telephone Service
$10,338.75
13.33
2,043.06
3,655.09
19,890.10
2,640.92
486.30
311.88
914.46
690.65
4,569.58
1,864.46
692.95
4,115.90
2,270.07
1,938.85
2,514.10
7,273.55
204.50
2,411.35
29.68
2,250.81
2,083.74
153.52
$73,357.60
TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers and City
Administrator
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FROM:
Thomas J. Kaldunski, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT:
1996 Seal Coat, Project 96-7
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The City Council continued the Public Hearing for the 1996 Seal Coat Project to this meeting, to allow
additional time for residents to review their assessment notices.
DISCUSSION
The City Council awarded the contract to Allied Blacktop at the June 3, 1996, meeting. Allied has indicated
they will be scheduling the project between July 1 and July 19, 1996.
It was previously recommended that the 1996 assessment rate be established at $51.50 per buildable lot. The
final assessment roll has been prepared based on the rate approved by Council at the June 3, 1996, meeting. It
is available for review at City Hall. Attached is a proposed resolution declaring the costs to be assessed and
adopting the assessment roll.
BUDGET IMPACT
The budget impacts were outlined in the memo sent to the Council for the June 3, 1996, meeting. The City has
adequate funds available for the project.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conclude the public hearing.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the final assessment roll using the rate of $51.50 per buildable lot.
3. Direct staff to send a notice to all affected property owners informing them of the assessment based upon
$51.50 per buildable lot. It will also inform them that assessments can be prepaid within 30 days after the
adoption of the assessment roll or it will go on next years' taxes.
1Z:'Y su~:;u
Thomas iunski. P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
cc: file, Wayne Henneke, Karen Finstuen, Donajo Heikes, TJK
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CitlJ. of FarminlJton 325 Oak Street · Farmin(jton, MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · Fa/( (612) 463-2591
RESOLUTION NO. R - 96
DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED
AND
ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
PROJECT NO. 96-7
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 17th day of June, 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:
Prtiject
96-7
; and
Description
Seal coat streets - oil and aggregate
Location
various locations
WHEREAS, the contract for such improvement is $21,560.18 and the total project cost amounts
to $27,273.63.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1.
The portion of such improvement to be paid by the City is hereby declared to be $9,609.13 and the
portion of the cost to be assessed against benefited property is declared to be $10,096.00 as part of
Project 96-7 and $4,377.50 as part of Project 93-13 and $3,193.00 as part of Project 92-16.
3.
Assessments shall be payable in one installment over one year, the installment to be paid on the
first Monday in January, 1996, and shall bear interest at the rate of 8.0% per annum from the date
of the adoption of the assessment r7s01ution. '" _, ~ . ~ (\ . . I L.
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T e' dministrator, with the aS$stanc'e of the City Engin~ shall k>rt' culate t
proper amount to essed for such improve 'nst every assessable lot, piece or
parcel of 1 . e IS net a ecte ,.r~.d.JQ_~ash valuation as provided by law, and
all file a copy of such proposed assessment in his office 'foflm15lic mspectiun-:---------
2.
4.
The Administrator 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 17th
day of June, 1996.
Mayor
Attested to the
day of
,1996.
Clerk! Administrator
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City
Administrator
FROM: Thomas J. Kaldunski, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Lexington Standard Grading Permit
DATE: June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
The City of Farmington received an application for a grading permit from Amcon Construction on
behalf of Lexington Standard Corporation. Council received a copy of the application when the
hearing date was set.
DISCUSSION
The permit being considered for Lexington Standard shall meet all requirements of Section 3-2-2 of
the City code. It should be noted that the code would exempt this project from a grading permit if
this work was being done in conjunction with a building permit. In order to keep their expansion
on schedule, Lexington Standard has decided to apply for a grading permit before applying for the
building permit.
The following conditions will be required;
8. The operators shall post signs warning traffic whenever trucks are hauling onto existing
pavements. The designated haul route is Eaton Avenue to CSAH 50.
9. Burying of debris, asphalt, concrete, etc., shall not be permitted in accordance with local, state
and federal regulations.
10. The existing topsoil shall be salvaged to the greatest extent possible and respread over the site.
11. The contractor shall be responsible for any damages that occur to existing streets through the
hauling of the material extracted. All repairs shall be done as directed by the City Engineer.
12. The contractor will reimburse the City for its engineering review and subsequent inspections as
billed by the City's Finance Department.
13. The contractor is required to utilize erosion control practices as directed by the City Engineer.
A gravel entrance pad shall be required whenever earth moving equipment exits the site and
enters onto existing pavements
14. The site shall be revegetated and/or paved per the approved plan as soon as practical.
15. The contractor is required to provide temporary safety fencing around all excavation pits to
ensure public safety.
16. The plan indicates more than one acre of impervious surface is proposed. This would require
the construction of a treatment pond meeting National Urban Runoff Protection standards
(N . U . R. P.). This ponding requirement will be met through a regional concept that has been
proposed for the entire Industrial Park.
17. The developer shall provide a means of eliminating any temporary ponding of water, per the
approved grading plan, until the City has completed construction infrastructure in Phase II of
the Industrial Park as directed by the City Engineer.
18. Lexington Standard shall submit documentation that they have permission of the property
owner to grade the site.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the grading permit for Lexington Standard subject to the conditions listed in this memo.
1%::;UY 7Jb
Thomaildunski' P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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cc: file
Wayne Henneke
Jerry Henricks
TJK
Bernard Murphy
Dick Hansen, Lexington Standard
Dennis Cornelius, Ameon
TO:
Mayor and Councilmembers
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FROM:
John F. Erar, City Administrator
SUBJECT:
Dismissal of Actions -
Castle Rock Township
Dakota County Fair Board
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
At the June 3, 1996 Council meeting, Council approved actions by the City Attorney to dismiss the City's legal
proceedings against Castle Rock Township and the Dakota County Fair Board. In response, an Order has been
drafted by the City Attorney and transmitted to the appropriate parties.
DISCUSSION
While the dismissal action will end any further legal proceedings in this matter, certain issues relating to the Ash
Street project (Phase III) still exist.
In particular, what actions should the City pursue to facilitate agreement on the street construction project with
Castle Rock Township residents? Assessment calculations, if the project were to proceed in 1997, will still need to
be addressed with respect to non-resident benefiting properties. In addition, should some type of joint board be
established with Castle Rock Township to work out the financial particulars of the project? What role should the
Watershed Board play in establishing a workable and mutually agreeable assessment schedule?
Moreover, while Council has firmly stated that township properties wanting utility connections must first be
annexed into the City, how should this condition be treated with respect to initiating further discussions with the
township?
These are but a few of the issues which will need to discussed prior to moving forward with the Phase III of the
waterway.
BUDGET IMPACT
None at this time.
RECOMMENDATION
It is suggested that Council schedule a workshop to discuss these issues.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Administrator
CitlJ. of FarminlJton 325 Oak Street · FarminlJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · Fa/( (612) 463-2591
TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator
FROM: James Bell, Parks and
Recreation Director
SUBJECT: City Light Standards
DATE: June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
Review of City street light standards discussed previously by Council.
DISCUSSION
At the June 10th Council workshop, staff was directed to study what other communities
are doing with the vandalism to street light standards. Staff has not
been able to complete this study and will present the results of this study at the July 1,
1996 Council meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED
Please place this item on the July 1 st Council Agenda.
Respectfully submitted,
L...,c~~
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James Bell
Parks and Recreation Director
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CHRISTOPHER M. GALLER
5275 ONE HUNDRED NINE:T1ETI-I STREET, FARMINGTON, MN 55024
RE:SJDE:NCE: 463-8477, OFFICE 452-6611, FAX 452-2911
TO: Mayor Kuchera & Councilmembers
DATE: June 12, 1996
RE: PARENTAL RESPONSIBIUTY ORDINANCE
Over the past few years, residents have become increasingly concerned about the increases in
youth crime in our community. Much of the problem can be attributed to a break down in
parental responsibility. As we discussed with the School Board recently, resolving the issue is
far from simplistic, even though, we agreed that bad behavior will not be eliminated without
parents taking responsibility for the actiohs of their kids. This ordinance is the first step
toward holding the parents, the people that chose to have kids, responsible for the actions of
their youth.
The ordinance is not designed to overly punish the parents of children that happen to do
something foolish one time. I have three boys, who at some point in the future, may do
something that is wrong. I, along with the bulk of parents, will take the appropriate remedial
action to correct the situation and make sure it does not happen again. I nstead this ordinance
is directed straight at the parent(s) who refuses to believe their child has done wrong and is
unwilling to take responsibility for the actions of their child.
We have all reminisced about our youth. What we did and what we got aNay with. This
ordinance is not a cure all for the adventuresome youth that decides to test the edge. But
what it will help to stop, is youth's without a conscious that repeatedly cause trouble for
others. It will hold those parents responsible for the actions of their kids. And it will send a
clear message to the community that Farmington expects that the youth, and adults, live and
act in an civilized manner.
The attached ordinance comes from Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Chief Siebenaler contacted
the Police Department in that city to obtain their language. I have used their ordinance as a
base for our ordinance. A copy of the ordinance has been forwarded to our attorney Dave
Grannis. The League of Minnesota Cities is researching whether or not this ordinance can be
established under Minnesota State law. If State law prohibits a local community from
establishing these types of parental conduct laws, then I believe we should pursue the matter
at the legislature next session.
I look forward to hearing your comments at the meeting.
Sincerely,
Ck~L-.T' G.lleT'
S.utlle.. Twi. (11105 Auee. IEAlTHS
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PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ORDINANCE
City of Farmington, Minnesota
The City of Farmington ordains that its Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by the adoption of a PARENTAL
RESPONSIBILITY ORDINANCE as follows:
SEC. 1. PURPOSE.
This ordinance is declared necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the
people of the City of Farmington, and is intended to address situations where parents have failed to act
responsi hi y and reasonably in the supervision of their minor children to the detriment of the general public.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
As used in this Ordinance:
a DEI1NQUENI" ACT means those acts which violate the laws of the United States, or the statutes of the
ordinances of the State of Minnesota, Dakota County, or the City of Farmington which would cause or tend
to cause the minor to come under the jurisdiction of the juvenile division of the Probate Court as defined by
(STATE LAW), but does not include traffic violations.
b MINOR means any person under the age of eighteen (18) years residing with a parent.
e PARENI" means mother, father, legal guardian and any other person having care or custody of a minor or any
person acting in the parents' stead who have custody or control over the minor.
d ILLEGAL DRUGS means controlled substances obtained without a legal prescription.
e JlNENlLE DEI1NQUENI" means those minors whose behavior interferes with the rights of others or menaces
the welfare of the community.
SEC. 3. PARENTAL DUTIES.
a. It is the continuous duty of the parent of any minor to exercise reasonable control to prevent the minor
from committing any delinquent act.
b. Included (without limitation) in this continuous duty of reasonable parental control are the following
duties:
To keep illegal dr~ or illegal firearms out of the home and legal firearms locked in places
that are inaccessible to the minor.
2. To know the Curfew ordinance of the City of Farmington, and to require the minor to observe
the Curfew ordinance:
a. No child under the age of twelve (12) years shall be permitted or allowed to be upon
the public streets or in any public place between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m.
b. No child under the age of seventeen (11) years shall be permitted or caused to be
upon the public streets or in any public place between the hours of 11: 00 p.m. and
6:00 a.m. on the nights of Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday nor
allowed in the foremention locations between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
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c. Subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not apply when the child is with the
parent, legal guardian, or adult selected by the parent or legal guardian to be with the
child or if the child is over twelve (12) years of age and is upon an errand or other
legitimate business directed by his parent or guardian and has proof of such pennis
Slon.
3. To require the minor to attend regular school sessions and forbid the minor to be absent from
class without parental or school permission.
4. To arrange proper supervision for the minor when the parent must be absent.
5. To take the necessary precautions to prevent the minor from maliciously or willfully destroying
real, personal, or mixed property which bele>ng'l to the City of Farmington, or is located in the
City of Farmington.
6. To forbid the minor from keeping stolen property, illegally possessing firearms or illegal drugs,
or associating with known juvenile delinquents, and to seek help from appropriate governmen
tal authorities or private agencies in handling or controlling the minor when necessary.
SEC. 4. NOTIFICATION OF PARENTS; RECORD OF NOTIFICATION
a. Whenever a minor is arrested or detained for the cormnission of any delinquent act within the City of
Farmington, the parent of the minor shall be immediately notified by the Farmington Police Department,
advising the parent of such arrest or detention, the reason therefore, and the parent's responsibility
under this Ordinance.
b. A record of such notifications shall be kept by the Farmington Police Department.
SEC. 5. PARENTAL VIOLATION AND PENALTY.
a. No parent or guardian of any minor under the age of eighteen (18) years shall fail to exercise reasonable
parental control over such minor. An adjudication that said minor has violated a provision of this code
which is a misdemeanor or a fmding that said minor is responsible for a violation of this code which is
deemed a civil infraction shall be prima facie evidence that said parent or guardian failed to exercise
reasonable parental control.
b. Pursuant to the violation ofthis code, the parent/guardian of minor shall be held civilly reslX'nsible for
the damages caused by the commission of any delinquent act within the City of Farmington.
c. Upon the first conviction of a violation of this Ordinance, the parent shall be subject of a fine of not less
than seventy-five ($75.00) dollars, nor more than one hundred ($100.00) dollars.
d. Upon the second conviction of a violation of this Ordinance, the parent shall be subject to a fine of not
less than two hundred ($200.00) dollars, nor more than five hundred ($500.00) dollars, and in addition.
shall be sentenced to probation with the condition that the parent participate in, through completion. a
court approved, community based treatment program (such as parenting skills, family services, employ
ment and training, etc.) or, at the discretion ofthe court, be imprisoned for a period of up to thirty (30)
days.
e. Upon the third or subsequent violation and conviction, the parent shall be subject to a fme of not less
than five hundred ($500.00) dollars, nor more than one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars, and at the
discretion of the court, imprisoned for a period of up to ninety (90) days.
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SEC. 6. SEVERABILITY.
a. Should any section, subdivision, clause or phrase of this Ordinance be declared by the courts to be
invalid or unacceptable, such holding shall not affect the validity Ol" enforceability of the Ordinance as
a whole or of any part thereof, other than such parts so invalidated or declared unenforceable
Any ordinance Ol" parts of any ordinance in conflict with any provision ofthis Ordinance are hereby repealed
The Ordinance shall become effective upon publication by the City Clerk
TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator
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FROM:
Karen Finstuen
Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT:
HPC Context Study and
Approve Request for Downtown
Survey
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
Consultant Robert Vogel will be present to make a brief presentation of the
Historical Context Study he prepared as required by an HPC federal grant.
(Exhibit 1)
Approve annual retainer with Mr. Vogel for 1996.
(Exhibit 2)
Approve preparation of a historic preservation survey of downtown Farmington.
(Exhibit 3)
DISCUSSION
Historic preservation of the City becomes important as the City continues to
experience rapid growth and development. Both new and long time residents need
to be aware of the history behind the City they call home. As part of his
retainer, Mr. Vogel will prepare articles for the City newsletter to inform
residents of Farmington's rich historical background.
The growth that is occurring in residential neighborhoods will, inevitably,
create expansion and change in the downtown area. A historic survey of the
downtown will be a valuable decision making tool when determining where changes
should, or should not, be made. The HPC requested Robert C. Vogel and
Associates to perform this survey.
BUDGET IMPACT
The retainer fee of $500.00 and survey cost of $3,000 are funded in the 1996
Budget.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve Mr. Vogel's 1996 retainer and his performance of the downtown survey.
~ Respectfully sUbm. itted,
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Karen M. Finstuen
Administrative Assistant
CitlJ. of FarminlJton 325 Oak Street · FarminlJtonl MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · Fa/( (612) 463-2591
FARMINGTON HISTORIC CONTEXT DOCUMENT
Final Report of the Historic Context Study
1994-1995
Prepared by
Robert C. Vogel & Associates
Historians, Archaeologists & Preservation Planners
For the Farmington Heritage Preservation Commission
July 1995
FARMINGTON HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CONTE:\:TS
Executive Surnmarv
Introduction
Historic Contexts:
I: Prehistoric Native Americans, ca. 10,000 B.C. to A.D.
1650
II. Historic Native Americans, ca. 1650 to 1862
III: Agriculture and Rural L~feways, 1854 to ca. 1950
IV: Town Planning and Urban Development. 1865 to ca.
1950
V: Downtown Farmington, 1865 to ca. 1950
VI: Residential Neighborhoods, 1865 to ca. 1950
VII: Commerce and Indust71J, 1865 to ca. 1950
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VIII: Transportation, 1850s to ca. 1950
IX: Churches and Cemeteries, 1860s to ca. 1950
X: Education, 1855 to ca. 1950
XI: Tourism, Recreation and Leisure Activities, ca. 1860s
to ca. 1950
XII: Geographical Features of Historic Interest
Recommendations for Implementation
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Appendix A: List of Sources Consulted
Appendix B: Historic Preservation Planning Areas
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Robert C. Vogel & Associates
Historians, Archaeologists and Preservation Planners
216 Cleveland Avenue S. W.
New Brighton, Minnesota 55112-3508
Tel. (612) 604-0175
Fax (612) 604-0250
Memorandum
To:
Karen Finstuen, Acting City Administrator
City of Farmington, Minnesota
From:
Robert C. Vogel, Preservation Planning Consultant
Date:
25 January 1996
Re:
Historic Preservation Consultant
As we discussed previously on the telephone, I would like to continue
to work with the City of Farmington as a historic preservation planning
consultant in 1996. This memorandum outlines my proposal for a
personal services contract, to take effect sometime in February 1996.
Scope of services:
As the City of Farmington's preservation planning consultant, I will:
1. Advise the City of Farmington on all matters relating to
historic preservation:
2. Attend a minimum of four (4) meetings of the Farmington
Heritage Preservation Commission:
3. Assist the Farmington HPC in retaining its status as a
Certified Local Government in 1996:
4. Research, develop and prioritize local historic
preservation projects, identify potential funding sources,
and prepare a long-range action plan for the Farmington
HPC:
5. Provide training for HPC members and City staff in cultural
resource management, historic preservation survey and
CLG grants administration: and
6. Provide such written and verbal reports as requested by
the Farmington City Council.
Cultural Resource Management Consultants Since 1978
Compensation
1. Annual retainer of five hundred dollars ($500), payable
upon execution of a contract between the City and me.
2. The City will pay me additional compensation for
additional work approved by the City Council at the rate of
thirty dollars ($30) per hour, plus expenses. I will invoice
the City on a monthly basis.
Terms
The contract should run from the date of execution until 31 December
1996 and will not be assignable. I will be an independent private
contractor and will not be an employee of the City of Farmington.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. I shall
look forward to hearing from you.
PROPOSAL FOR A
mSTORIC PRESERVATION SURVEY
OF DOWNTOWN FARMINGTON
Submitted by
Robert C . Vogel
216 Cleveland Avenue SW
New Brighton. Minnesota 55112-3508
612.604.0175 (phone)
612.604.0250 (fax)
June 1996
This proposal responds to a request made by the Farmington
Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) and its staff for a historic
preservation survey of the downtown area.
Downtown Farmington contains a significant concentration of
old buildings, structures, and sites of historical and aesthetic value.
Taken individually and as a whole, these properties represent scarce,
non -renewable community resources.
Purpose of the Downtown Survey
The City of Farmington has joined more than a thousand other
cities across the nation in making a commitment to historic
preservation as public policy. Through its ordinances, it has
established a heritage preservation commission and charged it with
preparing an inventory of the city's historic resources. As a Certified
Local Govemment under the National Historic Preservation Act, the
city is an active participant in a unique federal-state-Iocal govemment
partnership, and has used federal grant funds (as well as local tax
dollars) to fund the first step in the local historic preservation
planning process: the historic context study of 1994-95.
Historic resources cannot be preserved and protected unless
they are known. Decisions about which historic resources will be
protected need to be based on reliable information. This information
needs to be accurate and comprehensive and organized in a manner
which allows ready access by city officials and the public. These are
the essential reasons for undertaking historic preservation surveys.
Historic preservation survey is the process of identifying and
gathering information about the historic resources within a given area.
It includes recording historic architectural resources on the ground
and historical investigation into the physical histories of the most
significant properties. The raw survey data (research notes.
photographs. maps) is used to develop an inventory of all the historic
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resources surveyed. The buildings, structures, and sites in the
inventory are then evaluated against defined criteria for determining
which historic resources are significant and therefore worthy of
preservation.
The underlying reason for undertaking a survey of downtown
Farmington is the growing realization that the downtown area gives
the city much of its special character. Indeed, many of the buildings,
streetscapes, sidewalks, and open spaces have already been singled
out as important and worthy of preservation. In terms of community
development, the historic fabric of downtown Farmington represents a
considerable investment of energy, time, money, and raw materials.
However, there is no reliable source of baseline information
about the historic downtown. The only historic preservation survey
done in Farmington was carried out more than ten years ago and was
intended as a "once over lightly" windshield survey. The quantity of
information on individual historic buildings is thin (for example, some
of the inventory files lack street addresses) and no attempt was made
to assemble more than a sample of Farmington's heritage resources.
Survey Objectives
The survey will provide a basis for integrating historic
preservation into development planning. To make effective use of the
historic resources downtown, city officials do not have to "tum back
the clock," or commit to the creation of a museum. Not every old
building can or should be saved; but significant historic buildings can
and should be preserved as functional parts of the modem city. The
survey will provide planners and policy makers with important basic
data, so that historic resources can be properly evaluated and given
due consideration in the planning process.
The survey will also present specific recommendations and
altematives for preserving, protecting, and using individual historic
properties. Every effort will be made to identify applicable
preservation tools including, but not limited to, National Register
designation, conservation easements, grants, zoning and land use
controls.
Scope of the Investigation
As outlined in the 1995 Historic Context Document, downtown
Farmington has known or potentially important historic resources in
five broad categories:
Buildings -- including notable examples of architectural styles
and periods, commercial buildings and blocks. stores, and
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buildings which show the history and development of the
downtown business district since the mid-nineteenth century.
Sites -- possible archaeological sites that may shed light on local
history. the locations of important historic events,' and possible
Native American remains.
Structures -- transportation structures. streets, highways. street
furniture. sidewalks, utilities.
Objects -- signs. monuments. markers. statuary. trees, and
artwork.
Districts -- groups of buildings and structures that physically and
historically comprise a specific environment, groups of buildings
that represent historical development patterns. parks. open
space areas, and landscape architecture.
The survey will not directly result in nominations to the National
Register of Historic Places but will provide the precise kinds of
information necessary to do so.
Level of Documentation
The survey of downtown Farmington will be a close and careful
look at the entire area. The study will be designed to identify
precisely and completely all historic resources in the area. Research
will involve both historical research in documentary sources and
documentation of all historic properties in the field.
Survey Area Boundaries
The boundaries of the Downtown Historic Preservation Planning
Area identified in the Historic Context will define the survey area.
Final Products
The survey will generate the following products. to be submitted
to the city at the end of the project:
(1) A technical report containing the following specific
information:
(a) The kinds of historic resources looked for:
(b) The method of survey:
(c) The number of historic and non-historic properties
located within the survey area:
(d) A photographic record of all historic properties:
(e) A map of the locations of all historic properties: and
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(f) A narrative description of the appearance. significance.
and preservation potential of each historic property.
(2) An historic resource inventory file for each historic property
surveyed. to include:
(a) The name of the resource and its official Minnesota
Historic Site inventory identification number:
(b) Its address and tax identification number;
(c) The name. address. and telephone number of the
owner:
(d) The type of resource (Le.. store. commercial block):
(e) A description of the physical appearance of the
property:
(f) A concise statement of its significance and National
Register eligibility:
(g) Black-and-white photographs; and
(h) Other documentation as appropriate.
Coordination
To the extent possible. the downtown survey will be coordinated
with other community projects involving heritage preservation or
education. I will provide city officials with monthly written progress
reports and expect to attend Farmington HPC meetings.
As the city's partner in historic preservation. the Minnesota
Historical Society will be provided with the results of the survey as
they become available.
Schedule
A survey timetable will need to be worked out once the project
receives the go-ahead. I would prefer to structure the survey so that it
could provide opportunities for volunteer participation and public
outreach: this extends the time line somewhat. but also effectively
widens the impact of the survey.
The length of time it will take me to accomplish the tasks
outlined above will depend to some extent on the level of community
participation. A phased survey is recommended: this would
encompass (a) a reconnaissance inspection (literally walking around
downtown and noting the general distribution and different
architectural styles of buildings) to be made with volunteers; followed
by (b) an intensive (building by building) inspection conducted by the
consultant; then (c) using the raw data for public presentations and
workshops: and finally (d) concluding the project with the consultant's
written technical report and completed inventory. Assuming a start
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date in early July 1996, the downtown survey could be completed by
the end of December 1996.
Qualifications
As a Certified Local Government, the City of Farmington has
adopted the Secretary of the Interior's professional qualifications
standards. I meet the Secretary's standards in the fields of history and
architecture history and have successfully completed more than 100
survey projects. I am also proud to claim authorship of the 1995
Farmington Historic Context Document.
A copy of my resume is attached to this proposal.
Fee
The fixed fee for my services is three thousand dollars ($3,000)
and includes expenses. I will be happy to meet with City officials to
negotiate a payment schedule.
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ROBERT C. VOGEL
Education:
B.A., Geography, University of Minnesota (1975)
Graduate work in Anthropology, Northwestern State University of
Louisiana (1978)
M.A., Geography, University of Minnesota (1980)
Doctoral Canadidate, Geography, University of Minnesota
Employment:
1991-present Senior Historian, Bear Creek Archeology, Inc., St. Paul,
Minnesota. Archival research, architecturelhistory survey, historical
archeology research, National Register nominations, HABS/HAER,
and preservation planning; principal investigator, project manager,
and project historian/architectural historian on more than 100 cultural
resource investigations; proposal and grant writing.
1984-present City Historic Preservation Officer, Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Manager of Historic Preservation Division, Department of
Community Development; staff heritage preservation commission;
Certified Local Government program; direct ongoing cultural
resources survey; research, review and compliance, technical
assistance, public education/outreach, grant writing, and
administration.
1978-present Independent Private Contractor, Historic Preservation and Cultural
Resource Management, Cottage Grove, St. Paul, and New
Brighton, Minnesota. Historical, archeological, architectural, and
planning research; National Register nominations, HABS/HAER,
reuse studies, Section 106 review and compliance studies, public
education, comprehensive planning, and museums consulting; more
than 150 projects in twelve states.
1993 Instructor, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa. Taught undergraduate
course in cultural geography.
1981 Archaeological Assistant, University of North Dakota
Archaeological Research (UNDAR-West), Bellfield, North Dakota.
Crew member and crew chief; archeological reconnaissance surveys
and testing, archival research, and report preparation.
1980 Graduate Research Assistant, Wilford Archaeology Laboratory,
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Historical research for
cultural resource investigations.
1977 -80 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Geography, University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Undergraduate survey courses in
physical and urban geography.
Selected Bibliography:
Articles and Reviews:
Vogel, R. C. 1976. The Bayou Pierre Settlements. North Louisiana Historical
Association Journal 7: 101-111.
Vogel, R. C. 1980. An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Minneapolis
Campus, University of Minnesota. The Minnesota Archaeologist 39: 106-110.
Vogel, R. C. 1985. A Louisianian's View of the Mexican Revolution in 1810:
Paul Bouet Laffitte's Letter to Dr. John Sibley. North Louisiana Historical
Association Journal 16:131-135.
Vogel, R. C. 1988. Archaeology and Historic Preservation in Minnesota.
Preservation Matters 4(2):4-5.
Vogel, R. C. 1988. Articles on Benard de la Harpe, Aaron Burr, Pierre Laffite,
John Sibley, and others, inA Dictionary of Louisiana Biography, edited by Glenn
R. Conrad. 2 vols. University of Southwestern Louisiana Press, Lafayette.
Vogel, R. C. 1988. Review of The Hasinais: Southern Caddoans as Seen by the
Earliest Europeans, by Herbert Eugene Bolton, edited by Russell M. Magnaghi.
Louisiana History 29:92-93.
Vogel, R. C. 1988. Review of The Handbook of the American Frontier: Four
Centuries of Indian-White Relationships, VoL I: The Southeastern Woodlands, by
J. Nonnan Heard. Louisiana History 29:204-205.
Vogel, R. C. 1988. Fann Debt Crisis of the Eighties: Preservation Crisis in the
Nineties. Preservation Matters 4(11):6-7.
Vogel, R. C. 1990. Jean Laffite, the Baratarians, and the Historical Geography of
Piracy in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf Coast Historical Review 5 :63-77.
Vogel, R. C. 1990. Barn Survey in Cottage Grove. Preservation Matters 6(6):1-3.
Vogel, R. C. 1992. Patterson and Ross' Raid on Barataria, September, 1814.
Louisiana History 33: 157 -170.
Vogel, R. C. 1995. The Yatasi of Northwest Louisiana: An Ethnohistorical
Perspective. North Louisiana Historical Association Journal 26: 10-33.
Vogel, R. c., and D. G. Stanley. n.d. Archaeological Testing at the Rick Lewis
Site (21 W A55): An Historic Dugout Site in Washington County. The Minnesota
Archaeologist [in press].
Special Publications:
Stanley, D. G., and R. C. Vogel. 1987. Overview of Upper Mississippi Valley
Prehistory with Special Reference to Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Perspectives in
Cottage Grove History no. 3. Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Commission, Cottage Grove.
Vogel, R. C. 1986. Historic Houses of Cottage Grove: A Field Guide.
Perspectives in Cottage Grove History no. 1. Parks, Recreation & Natural
Resources Commission, Cottage Grove.
Vogel, R. C. 1989. Down by Grey Cloud: The Mississippi River in Cottage
Grove History. Perspectives in Cottage Grove History no. 5. Advisory
Committee on Historic Preservation, Cottage Grove.
Vogel, R. c., and D. L. Crown. 1995. The World War II Ordnance Department's
Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GO CO) Industrial Facilities: Twin Cities
Ordnance Plant Historic Investigation. U. S. Army Materials Command Historic
Context Series, Report of Investigations Number 8A. Fort Worth District Corps of
Engineers.
Vogel, R. c., and D. G. Stanley. 1991. Historic Portages in Minnesota: An
Archaeological and Landscape History Approach. Privately printed, St Paul.
Historic Preservation Plans:
Benn, D. W., and R. C. Vogel. 1995. The Historic Properties Management Plan
for the Mississippi River, Pools 11 Through 22, Rock Island District Corps of
Engineers. Bear Creek Archeology, Inc., for the Rock Island District Corps of
Engineers.
Rogers, L. D., and R. C. Vogel. 1989. Allamakee County, Iowa: Historic
Archeology Overview. Bear Creek Archeology, Inc., for the Al1amakee Historic
Preservation Commission.
Stanley, D. G., and R. C. Vogel. 1990. The Archeology of Clayton County,
Iowa: An Overview and Research Guide. 2 vols. Highland Cultural Research
Center for the Clayton County Historic Preservation Commission.
Stanley, D. G., and R. C. Vogel. 1993. The Archeology of Winneshiek County,
Iowa: An Overview and Research Guide. 2 vols. Bear Creek Archeology, Inc.,
for the Winneshiek County Historical Society.
Vogel, R. C. 1986. Cottage Grove Comprehensive Cultural Resource
Management Plan. Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission, City of
Cottage Grove.
Vogel, R. C. 1991. Historic Preservation in Fort Madison, Iowa: A
Comprehensive Approach. Robert C. Vogel & Associates, St. Paul, for the Fort
Madison Historic Preservation Commission.
Vogel, R. C. 1993. Stillwater Historic Contexts: A Comprehensive Planning
Approach. Robert C. Vogel & Associates, St. Paul, for the Stillwater Heritage
Preservation Commission.
Vogel, R. C. 1994. Historic Contexts for the City of Red Wing. Bear Creek
Archeology, Inc., for the Red Wing Heritage Preservation Commission, Red
Wing, Minnesota.
Vogel, R. C. 1995. Farmington Historic Context Document. Robert C. Vogel for
the Farmington Heritage Preservation Commission, Farmington, Minnesota.
Major Technical Reports:
Anderson, J. D., W. Green, and R. C. Vogel. 1988. Geomorphological
Investigations: Mississippi River Pool 21, Illinois and Missouri, with
Archaeological and Historical Overviews. Donohue & Associates, Sheboygan,
Wisconsin, for the Rock Island District Corps of Engineers.
Benn, D. W., Anderson, J.D., and Vogel, R. C. 1989. Archaeology and
Geomorphology in Pools 17 and 18, Upper Mississippi River. 2 vols. Center for
Archaeological Research, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, for the
Rock Island District Corps of Engineers.
Benn, D. W., E. A. Bettis ill, and R. C. Vogel. 1989. Archaeology,
Geomorphology and Historic Surveys in Pools 13-14, Upper Mississippi River. 2
vols. Center for Archaeological Research, Southwest Missouri State University,
Springfield, for the Rock Island District Corps of Engineers.
Borchert, 1., R. C. Vogel, and others. 1982. The Tollefson Homestead Site
(32MZ144), McKenzie County, North Dakota. University of North Dakota
Archaeological Research Field Reports in Archaeology. Grand Forks.
Johnson, E., R. C. Vogel, and C. E. Dobbs. 1980. Cultural Resource
Investigation of Lands Affected by a Flood Control Project at Chaska, Minnesota,
along the Minnesota River. Papers of the Wilford Archaeological Laboratory.
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, for the St. Paul District Corps of Engineers.
Shaffer, S. c., and R. C. Vogel. 1993. Phase II Archeological Testing at Site
13MK284: The Hamlet of Laredo, Black Oak Township, Mahaska County, Iowa.
Bear Creek Archeology, Inc., for the Iowa Departtnent of Transportation.
Stanley, D. G., R. C. Vogel, and others. 1992. Archeological Investigation of the
Fort Atkinson Locality Associated with a Proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility,
City of Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Bear Creek Archeology, Inc.,
for the City of Fort Atkinson.
Stanley, D. G., R. C. Vogel, and others. 1992. A Cultural Resources
Investigation of the U.S. 181218 Highway Improvement Corridor, Rudd to Charles
City, Floyd County, Iowa. 2 vols. Bear Creek Archeology, Inc., for the Iowa
Department of Transportation.
Stanley, D. G., R. C. Vogel, and others. 1992. A Cultural Resources
Investigation of the Des Moines to Burlington Corridor, Section I: Jasper, Marion,
and Mahaska Counties, Iowa. 3 vols. Prepared by Bear Creek Archeology, Inc.,
for the Iowa Departtnent of Transportation.
Stanley, D. G., R. C. Vogel, and others. 1994. Phase I and Extended Phase I
Cultural Resources Investigation of the Des Moines to Burlington Corridor, Section
III, Henry and Des Moines Counties, Iowa. 4 vols. Bear Creek Archeology, Inc.,
for the Iowa Departtnent of Transportation.
Vogel, R. C. 1991. Historical and Architectural Survey of Selected Properties in
Clermont, Iowa. Robert C. Vogel & Associates, St Paul, for the Clermont
Historic Preservation Commission.
Vogel, R. C. 1992. Survey of Historic Farmsteads in Lyon County, Iowa.
Robert C. Vogel & Associates, St. Paul, for the Lyon County Historic Preservation
Commission.
Vogel, R. C. 1995. Historic Documentation of the Fargo Water Treatment Plant,
Fargo, North Dakota. Bear Creek Archeology, Inc., for the City of Fargo.
Vogel, R. C., D. G. Stanley, and E. A. Bettis m. 1994. Historic Landscape and
Archeological Surveys in the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Bear Creek
Archeology, Inc., for the Eden Prairie Heritage Preservation Commission.
Professional Presentations:
Vogel, R. C. 1977. Cultural Geography of 18th Century Settlements in the Dolet
Hills, Louisiana. Paper presented at the 19th Caddo Conference, Natchitoches,
Louisiana.
Vogel, R. C. 1978. Native American Slavery in Frontier Trade and Diplomacy.
Paper presented at the Monday Club Symposium in New W orId History and
Culture, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
Vogel, R. C. 1979. Historic Yatasi Settlement Patterns. Paper presented at the
21st Caddo Conference, Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
Vogel, R. C. 1982. The Laffite Journal: History or Hoax? Paper presented at the
24th annual meeting of the Louisiana Historical Association, Lake Charles.
Vogel, R. C. The Rio Hondo Land Claims: Reconstructing a Borderlands
Landscape. Paper presented at the 28th annual meeting of the Louisiana Historical
Association, Shreveport.
Vogel, R. C. 1987. The Indian Slave Trade in the Borderlands. Paper presented
at the 45th Plains Anthropological Conference, Columbia, Missouri.
Vogel, R. C. 1988. Dr. John Sibley and the Texas-Louisiana Borderlands. Paper
presented at a symposium on ethnohistory in honor of Mildred Mott Wedel at the
46th Plains Anthropological Conference, Wichita, Kansas.
Vogel, R. C. 1988. The Colonial Origins of Cattle Ranching in Northwestern
Louisiana. Address given at the fall meeting of the North Louisiana Historical
Association, Mansfield.
Vogel, R. C. 1990. Jean Laffite: Making an American Myth. Address given at the
annual meeting of the Lafourche Heritage Society, Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Vogel, R. C. 1990. The Cottage Grove Archaeological Survey Project: A Study in
Local Government CRM. Paper presented at the 48th Plains Anthropological
Conference, Oklahoma City.
Vogel, R. C. 1994. A Geographical Sketch of Pirate Habitat on Louisiana's Gulf
Coast, 1811-1821. Paper presented at the 36th annual meeting of the Louisiana
Historical Association, New Iberia.
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Vogel, R. C. 1994. Com BeltArchaeology: Evaluating the Research Value of
Euro-American Farmstead Sites in Iowa. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the Iowa Academy of Science, St. Ambrose University, Davenport.
Vogel, R. C. 1995. The Upper Mississippi Valley Borderlands Culture Complex:
An Overview. Paper presented at the 1st Historical Archaeology Conference of the
Upper Midwest, Red Wing, Minnesota. [To be published in HACUM proceedings
volume.]
Vogel, R. C. 1996. Paul Bouet Laffitte and Caddoan-European Relations in the
Red River Borderlands. Paper presented at the 38th Caddo Conference,
Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Organizations:
Association of Iowa Archaeologists (Fellow)
Land Stewardship Project
Louisiana Historical Association (Board of Directors, 1993-1996)
Minnesota Archaeological Society
Minnesota Historical Society
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Plains Anthropological Society
Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (Vice President, 1988-1990)
Society for American Archaeology
Society for Historical Archaeology
References:
Dr. E. Arthur Bettis III, Geologist, Geological Survey Bureau, Iowa Department of
Natural Resources, 123 N. Capitol Street, Iowa City, IA 52242; 319/335-1575.
Dr. Guy E. Gibbon, Professor, Department of Anthropology, 215 Ford Hall,
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455; 612/625-3597.
Dr. H. F. Gregory, Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Northwestern State
University of Louisiana, Natchitoches, LA 71457; 318/357-4364.
Rep. Sharon Marko, State Representative District 57B, Minnesota House of
Representatives, 507 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155; 612/296-3135.
Mr. Duane E. Peter, Vice President, Geo-Marine, Inc., 550 East Fifteenth Street,
PIano, TX 75074; 214/423-5480.
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator
FROM:
Karen Finstuen
Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT:
Roundtable Item
Tree at 1005 4th Street
DATE:
June 17, 1996
INTRODUCTION
Councilmember Ristow was contacted by Mrs. Francis Byrne, 1005 4th Street,
regarding damage to her pine tree, which she believes was caused by the 4th Street
Improvement Project in 1992.
DISCUSSION
During work on the 4th Street improvement project, Mrs. Byrne contacted then
Assistant Engineer Matthys and a former City Councilmember about her concern that
work being done was too close to her pine tree and would cause root damage. She
was advised to wait a year or two to determine whether the damage would
significantly affect the healthof the tree. Mrs. Byrne has also stated that the
sod between this tree and her property line had never grown after installation.
The sod has been removed, stacked in several piles and is now dead.
Staff inspected the tree on June 6, 1996 and it is apparent that the tree has been
damaged beyond its ability to recover. In addition, approximately 45 square yards
of sod are needed to replace that which has been removed.
BUDGET IMPACT
City staff can remove the damaged pine tree. Replacement with a ten foot Colorado
Blue Spruce, delivered and installed, will cost $330.58 including tax. Sod,
installed by staff, will cost approximately $50.00. The funds are available from
the 1992 Improvement Capital Projects Fund.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the replacement of the tree and sod at 1005 4th Street.
~. R.e. ectfully s~Rm.i ed,
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aren Finstuen , _' [I
Administrative Assistant
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