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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.06.16 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR June 6, 2016 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Larson at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE Mayor Larson led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Larson,Bartholomay, Bonar, Donnelly,Pitcher Members Absent: None Also Present: Andrea Poehler, City Attorney; David McKnight, City Administrator; Robin Hanson, Finance Director;Jim Larsen,Fire Chief;Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director;Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director;Fire Department Members;Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant Audience: Shelly Eldridge,Kurt Weiner,Rachel Link, Lacelle Cordes,Jake Cordes, Dustin Johnson,Roger Fink, Chris Olson, John Moore, Bob&Bev Seykora, Ben&Carrie Steffen,Avery, Emma&Claire Steffen,Al Adrzejewski 4. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Donnelly to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Acknowledge Donation from the Farmington Firefighters Auxiliary Association—Fire The Farmington Firefighters Auxiliary donated$8,116 to the Fire Department for the purchase of emergency alerting pagers. b) Presentation of Donation from Fairview Ridges Hospital and Foundation- Fire Fairview Ridges Hospital and Foundation donated four RESQ CPR pumps to the Fire Department. MOTION by Donnelly, second by Bonar to adopt RESOLUTION R47-16 accepting the donation of four RESQ CPR pumps and cases from Fairview Ridges Hospital and Foundation to the Fire Department. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. c) Heart Safe Communities Designation—Human Resources Farmington has been designated a Heart Safe Community. d) Recognition of Avery Steffen—Fire For her sixth birthday, Avery Steffen asked family and friends to bring a new stuffed animal to her party to be donated to others who have a fire or medical emergency. A box of stuffed animals was donated to the ALF paramedics. Council Minutes(Regular) June 6,2016 Page 2 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr.Al Adrzejewski, 19410 Ellington Trail, stated he had contacted City Administrator McKnight regarding the removal of buckthorn behind his property. He thanked city staff for their quick response and was very pleased that the city and neighbors worked together to resolve this issue. 7. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Bonar to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved Council Minutes(5/16/2016 Regular)-Administration b) Approved 2017 Apple Valley-Lakeville-Farmington Ambulance Budget- Administration c) Approved Out of State Training/Travel-Administration d) Adopted ORDINANCE 016-714 Amending 2016 Fee Schedule Pawn Shops- Administration e) Approved Seasonal Hiring—Human Resources f) Approved Bills-Finance APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Tax Increment Financing District No. 14—Trident Housing—Community Development Trident Development submitted an application to the EDA for tax increment financing(TIF) for the construction of a 70-unit assisted senior living facility with memory care south of St.Michael's Church on Denmark Avenue. Ms. Shelly Eldridge from Ehlers&Associates explained the terms of the TIF district. The TIF district will be for a maximum of 26 years. The city will receive the first tax increment in 2018. The TIF district will terminate after December 31,2043, or when the TIF plan is satisfied. The estimated annual tax increment is up to $291,230. The total project costs are$6,438,718. If activity has not started by June 2020,no additional tax increment may be taken from that parcel until the commencement of a qualifying activity. The Downtown Redevelopment Plan was modified to establish the Tax Increment Financing District No. 14—Trident Housing. The city authorized an interfund loan of$15,000 from the EDA general fund as qualified costs. Principal and interest will be paid August 1 and February 1. Mr.Roger Fink, Trident Development,thanked the city and EDA for negotiating with them on the TIF. They understand and accept the terms of the development agreement. MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Pitcher to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Bartholomay second by Pitcher to adopt RESOLUTION R48-16 adopting a modification to the redevelopment plan for the Downtown Redevelopment Project and the proposed establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 14 and the adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan. Adopt RESOLUTION R49-16 authorizing an interfund loan for Council Minutes(Regular) June 6,2016 Page 3 advance of certain costs in connection with Tax Increment Financing District No. 14—Trident Housing. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Recreational Facilities Ballot Questions-Administration The Recreational Facilities Task Force presented their recommendation at the May 2,2016, City Council meeting. The Council discussed the recommendation at their May 9,2016,work session. City staff brought two questions to Council for approval to place on the November 8, 2016, general election ballot. Question one is for issuance of a$9,997,608 general obligation bond for development of Jim Bell Park and Preserve's outdoor aquatic facility,ball fields, athletic fields, expanded trail system and community play areas; outdoor refrigerated ice hockey rink and warming house near Schmitz-Maki Arena; completion of the North Creek Greenway trail bridge and connections. Question two is for issuance of$2,337,696 to construct a concession and restroom facility, equipment maintenance building and lighting of new ball and athletic fields at Jim Bell Park and Preserve; a new shelter building in North Creek Park; and a roof for the new outdoor refrigerated ice hockey rink located near Schmitz- Maki Arena. Question two is contingent on question one passing. The estimated annual tax increase on a median value home of$212,787 for question one is$75 for 20 years. If both questions pass,the annual tax increase would be$102 for 20 years. Council asked questions and discussed various aspects of what would be provided with each question. City Administrator McKnight explained the project budget and what would be covered under each question. The North Creek Park building was removed from question one and those funds would be used towards lighting for the outdoor rink next to the arena. Therefore, lighting for the outdoor rink will be removed from question two. Ms. Lacelle Cordes, 1405 Lower Heritage Way, was a member of the task force and was concerned how the public would interpret two questions. She suggested having one question and go for the full amount to finish the project rather than phasing it. If question one passes and not question two,Council would have to decide when to bring it back to the voters or sports organizations would have to consider how to complete the facilities. There is no time frame for this. After discussion, Council decided to keep two questions. There will be informational meetings for the public to attend. A voter instruction stating question 2 is contingent on question 1 passing will be added after each question. Council Minutes(Regular) June 6,2016 Page 4 MOTION by Bartholomay second by Bonar to adopt RESOLUTION R50-16 determining the necessity for the issuance of general obligation bonds for the acquisition and betterment of recreational facilities with the above amendments. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Donnelly: The referendum question was a good process and Council listened to the task force recommendation. It is now in the hands of the voters. Councilmember Bartholomay: Thanked the task force for their time and work on the referendum. He was glad to get it to the voters. Councilmember Pitcher: Thanked the task force for their work. Congratulated the seniors on their graduation. Councilmember Bonar: Thanked the task force for their efforts. City Administrator McKnight: Work on TH3 starts June 13, 2016. It will consist of resurfacing, storm sewer work, access changes at Walnut, Larch and Main Streets. A bike trail will be installed from 190`h to 194th Street. Signal upgrades will be done at Ash and Elm Streets. There will be alternate lane closures and several weekend closures. Business access will be maintained. The project should be completed in October. Work will start at Ash Street and move north. Residents can obtain information on the city or county websites. Parks and Recreation Director Distad: The pool opens June 15, 2016. Summer ice starts June 13, 2016. Mayor Larson: Dew Days is June 14— 18, 2016. He encouraged residents to purchase Dew Days buttons and enjoy the events. The pool opens June 15 at noon. The 37th Annual Dew Run is June 18 and also the bike auction. He encouraged residents to shop local. 14. ADJOURN MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Pitcher to adjourn at 8:08 p.m. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant