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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Mission Statement
Through teamwork and cooperation,
the City of Farmington provides quality
services that preserve our proud past and
foster a promising future.
AGENDA
PRE-CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April!7, 2006
6:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
4. COUNCIL REVIEW OF AGENDA
5. STAFF COMMENTS
6. ADJOURN
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Mission Statement
Through teamwork and cooperation,
the City of Farmington provides quality
services that preserve our proud past and
foster a promising future.
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 17, 2006
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVE AGENDA
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENDATIONS
a) Association ofMN Counties Community Service Award Recognition for
Dakota Dreamcatcher's 4H Club - Parks and Recreation
b) Introduce New Employee - Police Department
c) Swearing-In Police Officer - Administration
d) Citizen's Police Academy - Sgt. Brian Lindquist
e) Proclaim Earth Day - Parks and Recreation
f) Proclaim Arbor Day - Parks and Recreation
g) Introduce Assistant Chiefs - Fire Department
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS (Open for Audience Comments)
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approve Council Minutes (4/3/06 Regular) (4/5/06 Special)
b) School and Conference - Police Department
c) School and Conference - Police Department
d) School and Conference - Police Department
e) Disposal of City Property - Bikes - Police Department
f) Adopt Resolution - Approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment Concerning
Existing and Proposed Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan Map - Parks and
Recreation
g) Adopt Resolution - Accept Donation Earth! Arbor Day - Parks and
Recreation
h) Purchase of Organ - Rambling River Center - Parks and Recreation
i) Approve Off-Sale Beer License and Tobacco License Transfer -
Administration
j) Adopt Resolution - Supporting Change in Eminent Domain Legislation
Regarding Heritage Landmark Designations - Administration
Action Taken
Acknowledged
Introduced
Sworn-In
Information Received
Proclaimed
Proclaimed
Introduced
Approved
Information Received
Information Received
Information Received
Authorized
R42-06
R43-06
Information Received
Approved
R44-06
k) Consider Workshop City Hall Planning - Administration
I) School and Conference - Administration
m) March 2006 Financial Report - Finance
n) School and Conference - Human Resources
0) Approve Memorandum of Understanding - Human Resources
p) Appointment Recommendation Community Development - Human
Resources
q) Approve Easement Acquisition - Spruce Street Extension Project-
Engineering
r) Approve Wetland Alteration Permits - Riverbend Phase II, Spruce Street
Extension Project - Community Development/Engineering
s) First Quarter Building Permit Report - Community Development
t) Approve Bills
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Approve Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County Regarding Hiring
Consultant to Review Recycling Contract- Parks and Recreation
b) Consider Olson, Garvey, King and Mock Annexation Petitions - Community
Development
c) Adopt Resolution - Swanson Acres Preliminary Plat - Community
Development
d) Adopt Resolution and Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Amendment from
Non-Designated to Commercial and Rezoning from A-I to B-3 Bauer
Property - Community Development
e) Consider Request for Text Amendment in the IF Zone - Fitness Club-
Community Development
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Consider Recommendation Regarding Community Center Referendum -
Parks and Recreation
b) Tree Preservation Ordinance - Community Development
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
a) Response to Development Questions - Community Development
14. ADJOURN
May 2, 2006
Information Received
Information Received
Information Receive
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Information Received
Approved
Died for Lack
Of Motion
Olson/Mock 5/15/06
King - Jt. Resolution
R45-06
R46-06
Ord 006-554
Denied
Motion Failed
Use Current Ordinance
Information Received
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Mission Statement
Through teamwork and cooperation,
the City of Farmington provides quality
services that preserve our proud past and
foster a promising future.
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 17, 2006
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVE AGENDA
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS
a) Association ofMN Counties Community Service Award Recognition for
Dakota Dreamcatcher's 4H Club - Parks and Recreation
b) Introduce New Employee - Police Department
c) Swearing-In Police Officer - Administration
d) Citizen's Police Academy - Sgt. Brian Lindquist
e) Proclaim Earth Day - Parks and Recreation
f) Proclaim Arbor Day - Parks and Recreation
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS (Open for Audience Comments)
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approve Council Minutes (4/3/06 Regular) (4/5/06 Special)
b) School and Conference - Police Department
c) School and Conference - Police Department
d) School and Conference - Police Department
e) Disposal of City Property - Bikes - Police Department
f) Adopt Resolution - Approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment Concerning
. Existing and Proposed Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan Map - Parks and
Recreation
g) Adopt Resolution - Accept Donation Earth! Arbor Day - Parks and
Recreation
h) Purchase of Organ - Rambling River Center - Parks and Recreation
i) Approve Off-Sale Beer License and Tobacco License Transfer -
Administration
j) Adopt Resolution - Supporting Change in Eminent Domain Legislation
Regarding Heritage Landmark Designations - Administration
k) Consider Workshop City Hall Planning - Administration
Action Taken
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10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Approve Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County Regarding Hiring
Consultant to Review Recycling Contract- Parks and Recreation Page 23
b) Consider Olson, Garvey, King and Mock Annexation Petitions - Community
Development Page 24
c) Adopt Resolution - Swanson Acres Preliminary Plat - Community
Development Page 25
d) Adopt Resolution and Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Amendment from
Non-Designated to Commercial and Rezoning from A-I to B-3 Bauer
Property - Community Development Page 26
e) Consider Request for Text Amendment in the IP Zone - Fitness Club-
Community Development Page 27
I) School and Conference - Administration
m) March 2006 Financial Report - Finance
n) School and Conference - Human Resources
0) Approve Memorandum of Understanding - Human Resources
p) Appointment Recommendation Community Development - Human
Resources
q) Approve Easement Acquisition - Spruce Street Extension Project-
Engineering
r) Approve Wetland Alteration Permits - Riverbend Phase II, Spruce Street
Extension Project - Community Development/Engineering
s) First Quarter Building Permit Report - Community Development
t) Approve Bills
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. AWARDOFCONTRACT
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Consider Recommendation Regarding Community Center Referendum -
Parks and Recreation
b) Tree Preservation Ordinance - Community Development
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
a) Response to Development Questions - Community Development
14. ADJOURN
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, and Acting City Administrator ~
Lena Larson, Public Works Administrative Assistant I~
Proclaim Earth Day
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION & DISCUSSION
The United States has celebrated Earth Day on April 22 since 1970. Earth Day became a global
event in 1990. Promoting Earth Day reminds people to rededicate themselves to another year of
continuing care of the Earth.
In commemoration of Earth Day, the City has several events planned. The 5th Annual Community
Pond & Park Cleanup will be held on May 6th and in conjunction with the Pond & Park Cleanup, the
City is partnering again this year with Farmington Community Education to bring the 2nd Annual
Earth & Arbor Day Celebration to the community. Earth & Arbor Day will be held at Rambling
River Park from 11 :30am to I :30pm and will give people an opportunity to learn about how their
actions impact the environment. "Rachael Rocks!" will be entertaining the Pond and Park Cleanup
volunteers and Earth & Arbor Day attendees from 11 :30am to 12:00noon and the Minnesota Science
Museum will be doing a "Water!" assembly program at 12:30pm. There will be ongoing learning
stations and exhibits between II :30am and I :3Opm, including; Three Rivers Park District and
Raptors from the Richardson Nature Center (sponsored by CEEF), earth ball games, coloring
stations, luscious landfill layers, water quality exhibits, and reducing toxicity.
The following five consecutive Saturday dates of April 22, 29, May 6, 13 and 20 have been
designated for the Curbside Cleanup Day program, which gives Farmington residents the opportunity
to recycle and dispose of a number of problem materials.
ACTION REQUESTED
Proclaim April 22, 2006 to be Earth Day in Farmington.
R.1'ectfullY~Ub itted,
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~~a Larson
Public Works Administrative Assistant
O~e~the~ayor
Parmington, :M.innesota
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ApriIU
~ocfamation
~~.JLS, in 1970, more than twenty mi[fion .Jlmericans joinea together on P.arth (]Jay in a
aemonstration of concern for the environment, ana their co[fective action resu[tea in
the passage of sweeping new Caws to protect our air, water ana Cana; ana
~~.JLS, rrlie peopfe of Parmington takf great pride in our City's naturae 6eauty ana support a
cfean ana safe environment; ana
mFE~.JLS, P.arth (]Jay is a national ana international carr to action for a[[ citizens to join in a
gfo6a[ effort to save the pCanet; ana
~~.JLS, P.arth (]Jay activities ana events wire eaucate a[[ citizens on the importance of acting
in an environmenta[Ey sauna fashion 6y reaucing waste, conserving energy ana water,
using efficient transportation, ana aaopting more ecofogica[Ey sauna [ifestyfes; ana
~~.JLS, rrlirough increasea environmental awareness, parmington can meet the cha[fenge of
having an ecofogica[Ey healthy community ana a vigorous environment for its citizens;
!NOW fJJI!E~P~, (Bp' If[' (]!q{OCL.JlI~P,(]) that the City Council of the City of Parmington
aesignate ana procCaim .Jlpri[ 22, 2006 as P.arth (]Jay.
In witness wfiereoj I /iave liereunto set my /iand' and'
causea tfie seal oj tliis city to 6e a.ffixla.
~ayor
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Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
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Arbor Day Proclamation
In 1872, J Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture
that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and
the holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of
more than a million trees in Nebraska, and
Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and
trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water,
lower our heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the
air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife, and
trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel
for our fires and countless other wood products, and
trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of
business areas, and beautify our community and
trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal,
NOW, THEREFORE, I Mayor of the City of Farmington,
do hereby proclaim April 28, 2006 as
Further,
Dated
Arbor Day
in the City of Farmington, and I urge all citizens to celebrate
Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and
woodlands, and
I urge all citizens to plant and care for trees to gladden the heart and
promote the well-being of this and future generations.
this 17th Day of April in the year 2006
Mayor
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COUNCIL MINUTES
PRE-MEETING
April 3, 2006
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Soderberg at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Also Present:
Soderberg, Fogarty, McKnight, Pritzlaff, Wilson
None
Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; Robin Roland, Acting City
AdministratorlFinance Director; Kevin Carroll, Community
Development Director; Dan Siebenaler, Police Chief; Randy
Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Lee Mann, Director of
Public Works/City Engineer; Lisa Shadick, Administrative
Services Director; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director;
Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant
2. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by McKnight, second by Fogarty to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
4. COUNCIL REVIEW OF AGENDA
Councilmember Wilson confirmed the Spruce Street project is part of the CIP. Staff
explained it is and there is a $950,000 grant. The City will front the costs and do a
special assessment back to the developers. It is part of the Development Contract that
developer's pay special assessments, however, staff will be looking into abatement for
these properties as Council discussed last summer.
Councilmember Pritzlaff asked how the Community Service Officer position became
vacant. Staff explained the last CSO was promoted to Police Officer.
Acting City Administrator explained the supplemental items which include awarding the
Spruce Street project and considering a resolution supporting House File 3550.
Mayor Soderberg received a letter from Metro Transit. They are having a commuter
challenge. There will be a news conference Tuesday at the metrodome at II :00 a.m.
This is to encourage citizens to take transit, or walk, or bike to work.
5. STAFF COMMENTS
Council Minutes (Pre-Meeting)
April 3, 2006
Page 2
6. ADJOURN
MOTION by McKnight, second by Fogarty to adjourn at 6:34 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
~~ ;n/7a~
c/
Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
April 3, 2006
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Soderberg at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Soderberg led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Also Present:
Audience:
Soderberg, Fogarty, McKnight, Pritzlaff, Wilson
None
Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; Robin Roland, Acting City
AdministratorlFinance Director; Kevin Carroll, Community
Development Director; Dan Siebenaler, Police Chief; Randy
Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Lee Mann, Director of
Public W orkslCity Engineer; Lisa Shadick, Administrative
Services Director; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director;
Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner; Cynthia Muller, Executive
Assistant
Dick & Mary Swanson, Mike Morton, Ruthe Batulis, Bill
Coleman, Lynda Yon Holtum, Tom Nash, BSA Troop 116 - Joline
Neve, Aspen Management
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Councilmember Pritzlaffpulled item 7a) Council Minutes 3120106 Regular for an
addition to the minutes. Acting City Administrator Roland added supplemental items 9a)
Spruce Street Project and item 12a) Consider Resolution Supporting House File 3550.
MOTION by McKnight, second by Soderberg to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Introduce New Employee - Parks and Recreation
Mr. David Lynch was introduced as the new Facilities Maintenance Worker.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Bill Coleman, Dakota Future, stated they are a county-wide economic development
organization. It is a membership organization funded by the private sector. Their
mission is to support the creation and maintenance of a world-class social and economic
environment in Dakota County. They have two areas of emphasis. First, they want to
work with their partners to address big picture issues such as work force and
infrastructure, make sure the existing businesses have the assets they need to succeed and
that they are an attractive place for prospective businesses. Second, they want to market
the county's location for business so that when businesses within the metro or outside are
Council Minutes (Regular)
April 3, 2006
Page 2
looking at sites, Dakota County communities are high on the list for consideration. Their
goal for marketing is to attract companies and growth industries that pay high wages.
They have spent the first year setting the groundwork for the marketing activity and
created a website, DakotaFuture.com. Their main emphasis this year is their industry
cluster initiative. They are working with Dakota County businesses in groups. There is a
manufacturing initiative, a food energy and chemical group, and a group on information
processing. Dakota Future is partnering with Dakota Electric on Economic Development
101. This will be held May 9,2006 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Dakota Electric.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Wilson to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
b) Adopted RESOLUTION R36-06 Approving Gambling Premises Permit-
Administration
c) Approved Temporary 3.2 Beer License - Administration
d) Received Information Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation
e) Received Information School and Conference - Police Department
f) Approved Grant Application - Fire Department
g) Approved Appointment Recommendation Police - Human Resources
h) Authorized Response to Agency Comments - Southeast Area Surface Water
Management Plan Update - Engineering
i) Approved Bills
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
a) Approve Council Minutes (3/20/06 Regular) (3/22/06 Special)
Councilmember Pritzlaffwanted to acknowledge Ruthe Batulis was in the
audience at the last meeting. He requested a change be made to his comments
under Roundtable. The tape will be checked to verify the comments. MOTION
by McKnight, second by Fogarty to approve Council Minutes (3/20106 Regular)
(3/22/06 Special). APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Adopt Resolution - 2006 Mill and Overlay Project - Engineering
The project consists of milling and overlaying several residential streets in the
Sunnyside and Chateau Manor neighborhoods. The improvements include
replacing heaved and cracking curb and gutter and a 1" milling and repaving of
the streets. The streets are 40-50 years old. In 2003 the City performed a
pavement management study where various levels of maintenance were identified
to try to prolong the life of City streets. This included full reconstructs, mill and
overlays and seal coat projects. This project was in the CIP in 2005, however, it
was delayed so there would not be two projects assessed at the same time due to
the Ash Street project. The utility infrastructure in these areas is in satisfactory
condition. The mill and overlay should make the streets last another 10 years. A
neighborhood meeting was held and two residents attended. They were
concerned about the assessments and the need for the project. Staff has received
five objections since the meeting concerning the assessments and some feel the
project is not necessary. The total project cost is $465,000. The City's
Council Minutes (Regular)
April 3, 2006
Page 3
assessment policy indicates 35% of the curb and gutter and street improvement
reconstruction costs would be assessed to benefiting properties. The total amount
to be assessed would be $162,750 which would equate to $985 per residential
equivalent unit. There are 165 residential equivalent units included in this project
and some belong to the City. The remaining $302,250 would be funded out of the
road construction and maintenance fund. The benefit appraisal indicates the
maximum benefit received by properties would be $2,000 per residential
equivalent unit.
Councilmember Pritzlaffreceived phone calls from some residents. Initially he
thought the streets were smooth and there were no potholes. After attending the
neighborhood meeting, it was explained the delaminating is the problem and it is
just too old. The seal coat would just be peeled offby the plows. He understood
this area was not seal coated in the last cycle. City Engineer Mann stated there
have been times when the area was scheduled for seal coat, but it was pulled out
ofthe project because it would not be effective. Once there are potholes, the mill
and overlay would not be effective and there would have to be a full reconstruct.
Councilmember Pritzlaff asked at what point does the infrastructure not become
satisfactory? Would it be good 10 years from now or between now and the life of
the road would it have to be dug up because of the infrastructure? City Engineer
Mann stated there will be a point where a reconstruct will be needed for the road
and utilities. The utilities should last another 10 years if not more. There are no
significant issues with water main breaks. The sewer tends to drive the issue
more. Staff regularly televises the sewer lines and cleans them. At this time there
are no significant issues with the sanitary sewer. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked
about the amount of gutter and curb to be redone. Staff estimates one third to one
half of the curbing has been budgeted. A seal coat will be done three years after
the mill and overlay. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated it would be nice to not
assess the same people two years in a row. There is a chance that the company
that did the work on Ash Street may bid on this project and be able to keep the
costs down. Councilmember Pritzlaffwould like to see a gap in assessments for
the people that were assessed for Ash Street, but delaying the project could
increase the cost.
Councilmember Wilson asked if this assessment would be for five or ten years if
certified to the taxes. Finance Director Roland noted that will be up to Council
and the project will not be bonded. rfit were assessed over ten years, the interest
amount paid would be higher.
Councilmember McKnight asked about delaminating. City Engineer Mann
explained delaminating is when the surface part of the oil that is part of the
asphalt comes off and the surface starts to wear off. There have been a couple
streets where this has started. Councilmember McKnight asked if it was the entire
Sunnyside area that was skipped in the seal coat cycle because of the condition.
City Engineer Mann replied that and knowing that the mill and overlay was
coming. Councilmember McKnight asked what would happen to the road if it
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April 3, 2006
Page 4
was delayed one year. Staff replied deterioration would continue. There is a
program in other areas staff wants to get done, so by putting off this project,
others would be put off as well. Councilmember McKnight asked if they would
be put off or doubled up in one year. Staff noted doubling up is a possibility.
Councilmember McKnight stated they should have put in a year gap between
projects for the residents. He would consider waiting one year.
Councilmember Fogarty noted this is part of the pavement management plan
started in 2003. City Engineer Mann stated a project was not in the CIP until
2005. In 2003 it was too late to initiate a project. Councilmember Fogarty noted
it is an important plan and it could save the City money over the years. She is
hesitant to delay it, but also does not like to see the residents assessed back to
back. It is important to keep it on schedule. She was concerned waiting a year
might force the residents to pay for a full reconstruct.
Mayor Soderberg asked what the infrastructure is made of in this area. City
Engineer Mann replied it is clay tile. Most of the clay tile that is getting close to
100 years old is becoming an issue. It depends on which areas of the City it is in.
Mayor Soderberg noted the mill and overlay is being done because the base is still
satisfactory. Staff is unable to tell if the base will be degraded if the project is
delayed one year. City Engineer Mann noted there will be some deterioration.
There are a few areas in the project where staff anticipated doing a full mill where
the asphalt has gone further. There are a few spots where they will go the full
depth. Mayor Soderberg asked if the base continues to deteriorate after a new
overlay is done. Staff replied the issue is with the water that gets in. If the mill
and overlay and seal coat is on and the water is kept out, the base should last as
long as the mill and overlay lasts. A mill and overlay can be done a few times
before a full reconstruct is done.
Councilmember Pritzlaff stated at the neighborhood meeting staff noted the life of
the road will last 10-15 years. He said Assistant City Engineer Gross was saying
a much longer length of time. He asked if 10-15 years after the mill and overlay
was more for the infrastructure or the road itself. City Engineer Mann stated we
may decide 15 years from now another mill and overlay would take care of it.
The main goal is to avoid the full reconstruct. This is a new program for the City
and staff will be able to tell as time goes on as to the procedure used to keep the
road in shape. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated Assistant City Engineer Gross was
thinking the road would last 20-25 years. Ifthe infrastructure underneath does not
last that long, then it will have to be dug up. The whole road all the way across
will be milled.
Mr. Pete Gerten, 707 Centennial Circle, stated the curb was new to him. The
notice did not say anything about curb replacement. He agreed there is a lot of
curb as he has an issue with the curb at the end of his driveway. His street was
seal coated in 2003. His cul-de-sac is very noticeable that the seal coating is still
on, there are no potholes, no delaminating in the circle. There is nothing wrong
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April 3, 2006
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with the surface. It was seal coated in 2003 and in 1996. He asked why they paid
to have it seal coated in 2003 on a 7-year cycle and they are going to grind it off
and throw it away. Heritage Way may be a different issue, but Centennial Circle
does not need an overlay. He thought they should do some spot work. There is
absolutely nothing wrong with the tar. He stated he has not received the bill for
Ash Street and was assuming they were waiting until they finished the project.
He will get the bill for Ash Street and another one is already stacking up. He
needs a new driveway. That has been waiting for 18 years. It will cost $18,000 to
replace his concrete driveway, but the assessments are stacking up so that will
have to wait. Mayor Soderberg noted Mr. Gerten should have already received
the notice for the Ash Street assessment. Mr. Gerten stated they received the
notice, but have not received the bill. Finance Director Roland noted that is the
bill. The dollar amount is listed at the bottom and it was due to be paid within 30
days of the hearing, which is also on the notice. A separate bill is not sent. Mr.
Gerten thought that was the estimated amount and you wait until the project is
finished before it is assessed. Staff stated that is when the notice should have
been received -last fall. Mr. Gerten asked if the project is finished. Staff stated
it is substantially completed. The last wear course goes on in the spring. Mr.
Gerten stated he was unaware that it was even billed. He thought that was the
estimate. He does not want that on his taxes. The school is already raising the
taxes enough.
Councilmember Pritzlaff noted at the neighborhood meeting if someone wanted to
contact the company that does the project, they could potentially get a deal on
getting their driveway done.
Mayor Soderberg recalled when the seal coat proj ect was done, there were
portions ofthat area that were eliminated from the seal coat project. He asked
staff to verify that Centennial Circle was not eliminated. Ifit was not eliminated
we may need to re-Iook at the extent of the mill and overlay. If there are certain
areas that need to be pulled out, staff will review the situation. As far as the curb
work, there may be a drainage issue and that could not be done separately.
Mr. Mike Morton, 608 Heritage Way, stated his street was not seal coated in
2003. He has talked with his adjoining neighbors and they do not think their
street needs to be done. They live on a long stretch and traffic goes pretty fast. In
the summer it is kids on their way to the pool. They do not think they need it
improved this year. He also thought the Ash Street notice was an estimated bill.
They are looking for some relief. He noted staff said it raises the value twice
what the assessment is. Mr. Morton stated their value is going up based on the
percentage of the legal limit. It does not have to do with street repair. He is
looking for some reliefbetween the levies. He would like to work on the first one
before they have another one. People need some time to save. He would like a
new driveway, but he could not afford the good deal with getting the street done.
He feels it is worth the risk to wait. Let the residents decide. He is sure it needs
to be done eventually, but he will take the risk for the relief.
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April 3, 2006
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Councilmember Pritzlaff asked if it was put off a year and the road condition
became worse, and it was $500-$600 more does that make sense? Mr. Morton
stated he is willing to accept the risk. He would like to see the City get the most
they can. He still has a $65 assessment for the seal coat. The 7-year cycle has not
been used up. The residents need a break. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated his
concern is if they can get the same company that did the work on Ash Street to do
this project and keep the costs down. Mr. Morton stated he could use a break
even if it is only one year.
Ms. Lori Johnston, representing the ownership of the apartment buildings on
Centennial Way, asked what is considered an equivalent unit. City Engineer
Mann replied the area for an apartment building is divided 10,000 sq. ft. into the
area of the apartment buildings and however many units you get dividing that
10,000 in or whatever the minimum lot is, dividing into that. It is not as many
units as the apartment has, but it is more than one. It follows how many units
would fit in the smallest lot size in that area. Ms. Johnston stated she also looked
at the streets and is a firm believer in preventative maintenance, but she did not
see the delaminating, a lot of cracking or chipping. She feels some crack sealing
could be done and be put back on the seal coating list and buy another five years.
Councilmember McKnight asked if the first payment of the Ash Street assessment
for Mr. Gerten and Mr. Morton would already be on their tax bills for this year.
Mayor Soderberg stated they can pay off the Ash Street assessment this year
before December. Finance Director Roland stated they would have to pay it at the
county and they will pay a full year's interest through the end of the year.
Councilmember McKnight noted they have heard from 10 residents that they are
willing to wait a year. It is their risk. He would also be willing to wait a year.
Councilmember Pritzlaff asked if there would be any benefit to crack sealing and
instead of a mill and overlay, do a seal coat and let it go one or two years. City
Engineer Mann replied based on the pavement management rates and the
inspection by staff, for the most part most of the roads are beyond the seal coat
point. He would not recommend spending money on seal coat that is not going to
be effective. As far as any other maintenance procedures, that will have to be a
call by the Street and Utility Supervisor. Various things have been done in that
area for several years. Crack sealing will not address delaminating and other
issues. Councilmember Pritzlaffwas looking at keeping the water off the base
and this is a potential way of putting it off one or two years. There are a few
residents here who are willing to take the risk, but do they speak for everyone
else. He didn't want to come back in a year and say the reconstruct costs $1500-
$2000. He was looking at some way to help minimize the risk. Staff felt the
Street and Utility Supervisor will have to make that call if the project is delayed.
If there are things that can be done to help the situation, he will do them.
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Councilmember Wilson stated no one is happy to get their road done, but they are
happy when it is done, but no one wants to pay for it. $985 is a good deal
compared to $7000 that residents in Hill Dee will be assessed. There is a good
probability that the same contractor as Ash Street will bid and have a favorable
bid. He would like to see the project move forward. The residents' comments
about assessment after assessment are valid. He asked if we can do the project
and delay the assessment one year. City Attorney Jamnik replied yes, but state
law allows you to defer the first installment payment, but it is with interest. So
you are not doing any favors. The first payments are primarily interest and all
you are doing is stacking it up.
Mayor Soderberg noted the costs to the project to delay it could outweigh any
accrued interest if the assessment is delayed. If the assessment were delayed,
people could pay it without any interest assessment. City Attorney J amnik stated
you levy it, but you defer the first installment payment. It goes to the county right
away after 30 days as a deferred assessment. City Attorney Jamnik stated you
will be paying the deferred interest amount for the full amount. If the assessment
is large enough and the interest is low enough, it may make some financial sense.
Finance Director Roland estimated the interest to be at 5.5%.
Councilmember Pritzlaff noted the first road off of TH3 is the worst one. Staff
noted Centennial Drive is parallel, Heritage Way is perpendicular.
Councilmember Pritzlaff stated next year staffwill be looking at doing the west or
the north portion for a mill and overlay. He asked ifthere would be a cost savings
to have one company do a bigger mill and overlay project all at once. This
project could be delayed one year, but next year do the whole area. Staff stated
the unknown is what the price of oil will do this year and next year. Acting City
Administrator Roland stated this is two years of the mill and overlay project. It
was going to start in 2005, but did not. If this project were delayed to 2007 it
would actually be three years of the project that would be done. $350,000 was
budgeted per project per year. The estimate for this year is significantly less than
the $700,000 which was in the CIP. Mayor Soderberg stated the project has been
put off already and to put it off any longer we run a greater risk. It is more than
just $985.
Mr. Pete Gerten stated he would like to see 7 years out of his seal coating. He did
not want Council to vote for this without checking into when his road was seal
coated. He was told it was good for 7 years when it was done.
Councilmember Fogarty was concerned if we do not do it now, it will be much
more later. That is tough for the residents, but it is also tough for the City to take.
The residents are paying 35% of the project and the City is paying 65%. If the
City's expenses are tripled that hurts the whole City and other projects that can be
done. When you get behind in pavement management, you will never catch up
because the price tag goes up. There have been some great ideas with deferred
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assessments if that is what the residents want. If the project is delayed this year,
she would want it doubled up for next year.
MOTION by Wilson, second by Fogarty to close the public hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Pritzlaffasked if the project is delayed
one year, can the whole area be done at once. City Engineer Mann replied staff
can do whatever size area Council directs. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked if the
money budgeted for this year can be carried over to next year for the project.
Finance Director Roland felt it should not be a problem. City Engineer Mann
stated the next project would be Sunnyside going up to Ash Street.
Councilmember Fogarty noted Mr. Gerten stated he paid for a seal coat in 2003.
If Council chooses to do this project this year, is there an opportunity to reduce
that amount off of the assessment. Finance Director Roland replied the City has
credited seal coating in at least one instance. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated if
the project is delayed one year he would want to do all the streets whether they
were seal coated in 2003 or not so everything is up to a certain date. If we have to
give money back on seal coats, that is the way it will be. Councilmember
McKnight stated he is not an engineer and he cannot rate streets. He would
support waiting a year to avoid the back to back assessments. Mayor Soderberg
stated he lives in that area as well. A delay would cost the entire City. It becomes
more expensive for the whole City to delay it. MOTION by Fogarty, second by
Wilson to adopt RESOLUTION R37-06 ordering the 2006 Mill and Overlay
Project, authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications for the project and
setting the bid date for the project. Voting for: Soderberg, Fogarty, Pritzlaff,
Wilson. Voting against: McKnight. MOTION CARRIED.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
a) Spruce Street Project - Engineering
Three bids were received. The low base bid was submitted by Eureka
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,697,437.46. The alternate I amount for the
entrance monuments is $213,415.50. The total of these items is $2,910,852.96.
Staff presented the project cost breakdown and comparison to the feasibility
report estimate as updated in the CIP. The report included the roadway, bridge,
Denmark Avenue and storm sewer. That construction amount was $2,146,064.
In the bid received the amount is $2, I 09,259. The bid is slightly below the report
estimate. In addition to these four items there was also the street lighting and the
wetland mitigation. Those costs are very close to the estimate. Since the
feasibility report, there have been some things added to the project. The first was
some trunk water main that is $316,376. That item will be financed by the Water
Board from the trunk water charges that developers pay. Also included is some
roadway streetscape such as median planting, some sidewalk areas, benches, trash
receptacles, etc. Also included was the entry monuments. The roadway,
streetscape, and alternate I would be funded from the bond proceeds supported by
the debt levy.
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Councilmember McKnight was concerned with spending money on the entry
monuments with the burden the City is putting on the tax payers. One comment
made to him with regard to the entry monuments is that it is not his money and
that he needs to consider that when he is making decisions. MOTION by
Wilson, second by Fogarty to adopt RESOLUTION R38-06 accepting the Base
Bid of Eureka Construction Inc., resulting in a Total Adjusted Base Bid of
$2,697,437.46, and awarding the project along with alternate 1. Voting for:
Soderberg, Fogarty, Wilson. Voting against: McKnight, Pritzlaff. MOTION
CARRIED.
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Parks and Recreation Department Annual Report - Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Director Distad presented the 2005 Annual Report for the
Parks and Recreation Department. There are four divisions, recreation, parks
maintenance, facility maintenance, and solid waste. Highlights included
completing a community center feasibility study, approval was given to further
study a community center including looking at potential sites, partnerships and
conceptual planning of a community center with more precise cost estimates.
Plans for updating various parks were approved. There were 28 scholarships
provided to youths who needed assistance to participate in Park and Rec
programs. A total of 4,093 youths participated in 50 different recreation
programs. 60% of all registrations were completed through an online program.
There were 102 programs offered at the Rambling River Center which resulted in
15,812 participants. The annual membership increased to 447 members, which is
an all time high. 497 volunteers logged 2,332 hours to provide additional
coverage. New fitness equipment was purchased for the Rambling River Center.
91 memberships have been sold to the fitness room. A partnership was created
with the Dakota County Dreamcatcher's 4H Club that resulted in more than
$13,000 being raised to purchase 150 new chairs, 10 new chair racks, 6 new
computers, a new color laser printer and a new leg press for the fitness room.
This project won the club two awards one at the state fair and a community
service award. The pool had 12,866 swimmers. There was 7,500 tons of garbage
hauled. An additional 1,368 tons of garbage was kept out of the landfill through
residents' recycling efforts. A cardboard compactor was installed and the City
receives revenue for the cardboard. Curbside clean-up day was held in the spring.
The Rambling River ballfields were renamed the Feely Fields in honor of the
Feely family. Six miles of new paved trails were constructed resulting in 36 total
miles of paved trails. New parks were constructed. The Civic Arena was
renamed the Schmitz-Maki Arena. There were improvements made to the arena,
warming house, and the pool.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) 210th Street Update - Engineering
Staff outlined a plan to accomplish the 21 oth Street connection to TH3. It shows
the timeline for bringing the Council to use their powers of eminent domain if
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necessary and how the project could be completed by early fall or late summer of
2007. The initiation of quick take does not rule out negotiations continuing or a
settlement being reached with Mr. Regan before the powers of eminent domain
are exercised at the end of 90 days. The traffic engineer recommended Sunrise
Ponds be allowed 80 building permits until August 2007 at which time the road
would be complete. After that the remaining building permits can be released.
Regarding the finalization ofthe easement acquisition from the Regan property
for the southeast service area trunk sanitary sewer project and the 2000 trunk
water main project, the City Attorney proposed this be resolved as part ofthe
process for the acquisition of 21 oth Street.
Councilmember Pritzlaff noted the traffic engineer said 80 building permits would
be allowed, what if the road issue is not resolved. City Engineer Mann replied the
timeline shows the road issue would be worked out. This would be by eminent
domain if necessary.
Mayor Soderberg stated this is the timeline Council asked for and it addresses
how we will get 210th Street done. Council needs to determine if we are going to
allow the properties that are currently in the City on the east side to develop. If
we are, 210th Street is an important part of that. He does not like to use eminent
domain, but the state gives us that tool for public projects. This is a public
project. Council has led the property owners to believe development was ready.
We granted MUSA, they are in the City, we completed the systems update which
identified we have the capacity to serve them and beyond that. We need to be
careful we do not unduly hold the land owners back.
Councilmember Pritzlaff asked what it will cost the City to get the right-of-way.
City Engineer Mann replied the City currently has an appraiser to look at the
property. When the time comes for eminent domain there will be an appraised
price for the Council to make their decision. During the legal process there could
be some change in the price. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked if Mr. Perkins
originally owned the property. Staff believed he did. Councilmember Pritzlaff
stated so then he sold it and now we will use taxpayer money to buy it back again
for the road. He was not thrilled about spending taxpayer money to buy back a
road for something someone sold. He also asked about the capacity. If the
Perkins, Winkler and Devney properties fully develop, how does this affect a
particular developer to the south? How is his capacity affected? Councilmember
Pritzlaffwas referring to the golf course property. At one time, it was discussed
that if the Winkler, Devney and Perkins property fully develop that this would not
affect the capacity for that development. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked if this
would affect the development or would he be on a different sewer line. He
understood from the system update plan that if these properties fully develop, he
is on the main interceptor coming down Biscayne. City Engineer Mann replied
the Perkins property was already included in the plan from 1996. The Winkler
and Devney properties were outside the City's boundary line for serving. During
the CR 72 turnback proj ect, we did stub sewer and water to the Devney and
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Winkler properties into 213 th Street in order to be able to serve that, because the
Council was bringing those properties in. As far as what capacity is left, at the
workshop staff indicated what capacity was left for how many potential units.
Depending on how the developments layout, we mayor may not have the
capacity to serve all ofthat with the lines we currently have. It depends on the
density. Councilmember Pritzlaff saw a request for MUSA for the golf course
long before he saw a request for MUSA for the Perkins property. It was not
recommended by the MUSA Committee for the golf course, but to say this was
looked at before the golf course raises questions for him. City Engineer Mann
stated the main tie to public works and MUSA is sewer service. The Perkins
property was considered to be planned on being served in the 1996 plan. The
Devney and Winkler properties were anticipated to be served, while outside the
boundary based on stubbing sewer and water to it in the CR 72 proj ect. Through
the system plan update staffhas identified ways to serve everyone. How the
sewer capacity is allocated is up to the Council. Staff intends to bring the
paperwork for initiating eminent domain to the May I, 2006 meeting.
b) Adopt Resolution - Approve Sunrise Ponds Preliminary Plat - Community
Development
This item was tabled at the last meeting due to the issue with 21 oth Street. There
were also some concerns regarding additional park space in the development.
Parks and Recreation Director Distad provided an alternative that would increase
the park space. He proposed that Outlot B in conjunction with the adjacent lot be
parkland with a tot lot. Staff received a drawing from the developer showing the
Outlot as a park with a tot lot. The drawing does not include the adjacent lot.
Approval ofthe plat is contingent on the following:
I. The satisfaction of any Engineering and Planning comments.
2. Obtaining permission from the electric company to have a shared
driveway within the electric easement on lots 1,2,3, Block 1.
3. The placement of a tot lot within the park/open space adjacent to the
gazebo.
4. The revision of the plat to convert Outlot B and Lot 1, Block 2 into a tot
lot if desired or required by the Council.
Councilmember Fogarty was comfortable to see the Outlot as a park. She would
like the lot to the east included.
Councilmember McKnight stated he has struggled with whether he is comfortable
using eminent domain. From the beginning he has had a concern with 21 oth
Street. He would have liked this to be worked out with the property owner to the
west. He is not comfortable taking the property to the west by eminent domain
which means he would not be comfortable with moving this project forward. His
answer might be different in a year or two when he looks at the entire side, but
today he is not comfortable using that ultimate power that he has to take potential
land to the west. He cannot support this proj ect.
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Mayor Soderberg stated this project is a pivotal project to development on the east
side. Development on the east side means that puts traffic through town. It is
also an economic development tool for the business community. Ifwe defeat this
project, we are not looking at a year down the road, we are looking at multiple
years and that could be detrimental to the downtown business district. It will not
make it or break it, but it will help them. He does not believe development will
occur for 4-5 years. We have property owners that have spent a great deal of
money preparing for development based on actions we have taken.
Councilmember Wilson felt like at various times there has been different
information about this project, whether it be the road, or the densities, or
transportation. He noted Councilmember McKnight identified the transportation
concern. We cannot predict what an eminent domain situation might look like,
but there is a possible issue out there which could be a substantial burden to
taxpayers which he does not believe should be a taxpayer burden period. We
need to realize where this development first initiated. It initiated as an R-5 to the
Planning Commission in an area which was not envisioned. We only have one
opportunity to develop any part of the City. The fact we have deliberated about
this as far as density and transportation and he feels he has received different
information on that, he does not feel comfortable with where we are at. He does
not feel as though he needs to develop the east side from the Council table. He
thinks it will take more vision and more thought. We only have one chance to do
it. Farmington has been here for a long time and it will be here for a long time to
come. One decision which may result in a 3-4 year delay is worth it for the long
term success of the City. He is not willing to make a decision he does not feel
comfortable with without more plan and more vision for what the big picture will
look like. He will not support this.
Councilmember Pritzlaff stated there were two Joint CouncillPlanning
Commission meetings and feels they got nowhere. They created zone A and B
and that has been thrown out, because there was a document that supersedes it, so
he feels that was a waste of time. We cannot plan what is not in the City. We
should have known that up front that we could not do this east side planning. He
likes the project, but does not think one project has to kill a portion of the City.
He feels it has come way too quick. Everything has been pushed. One person
may want this more than the rest of the City and he cannot go with that. He asked
where the storm water pond is on this development. Staff noted the Wausau pond
was sized to handle this property. It is not located on the property, but is directly
to the west. There is also a ditch that will be required to be widened to handle the
storm water. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated this is 17 acres, 110 units and there
is no storm water pond required on the development. The pond is adjacent to it.
The Tollefson development has 15 acres with only 60 units and it requires a 4
acre storm water pond when there is a large pond next to it. City Engineer Mann
stated the Wausau pond will take care of several properties. The Tollefson pond
was identified on the surface water management plan map in 1997 as a pond that
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was necessary. This pond has been there. There is an outlet from the storm sewer
that comes across TH3 into the ponding area. Both ponds are required to handle
the storm water in the area. Councilmember Pritzlaff agreed with the economic
portion and having the east side, but he believes this property may be too far north
of some of the east development that could occur. With Spruce Street being
designed to go across, he felt that is the road we need to focus on to have traffic
come into the City. He feels he has had no planning on the project. It is forced
and it is not what he wants to see. He asked Mr. Hocking how does it make sense
from Council's perspective to spend taxpayer money to buy back a right-of-way
that was owned by the person who owns this development.
Mr. Richard Hocking, Attorney for Bridgeland Development Company, replied he
cannot answer how it makes sense for Councilmember Pritzlaff, he can only
answer that for himself. Mr. Hocking stated from the perspective of a real estate
attorney and a developer's attorney because the tool of eminent domain is one that
has been used for decades and in millions of situations. He has faced no public
opposition with this project. That is uncommon. Ifwe let anyone individual
decide that no more traffic should go by their home then none of us would be
living where we are. When the City has determined that growth is something they
want, then the key to that is road systems and utilities. When you cannot get
those by cooperation, then that is what the tool of eminent domain is for. It would
be wonderful if everyone who owned undeveloped parcels in a particular
neighborhood decided to develop at once. You start somewhere and go on from
there. They worked off a September transportation report that was not disputed
until an updated report was done the day they were approved by the Planning
Commission. They have been rezoned, the comp plan has been amended, they
have received MUSA, they have relied on that September transportation study,
and they have been given every indication that the project works. At the last
meeting the only issue was the park and the access to 210th Street. Now there has
been a third update to the transportation plan saying 80 building permits would be
allowed. The transportation plan still indicates that the Perkins parcel can use
213th Street. It also says 50% of Winkler and 50% of Devney and all of Perkins
can use 213th Street on a near term basis. 110 units is 14% of the units the traffic
engineer saw as governing the three parcels. Those other two parcels are not here
for preliminary plat. The other two parcels are not in zone A, they are. If Council
determines they have to have 21 Oth Street in place, and choose not to use eminent
domain and put off this parcel, Perkins stays where he is and Mr. Regan comes up
with a plan that works, now Mr. Perkins is not going anywhere. It is a domino
effect. The determination has to be made whether this is happening or not. If
Council's message is that they do not care whether the east side develops for 10
or 15 years, for every property owner along 21 Oth Street to agree at the same time
that they will develop, that is the logical extension of what Council is saying. If
you start with one, the market forces dictate to the rest of the land owners.
Councilmember Pritzlaff stated we live by development pays for roads. He feels
this development needs that road to begin with. The owner of the property owned
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that right-of-way and he thinks Mr. Perkins should get the right-of-way through
the Regan property. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated Mr. Perkins originally had it,
he sold it, and now he wants Council to use taxpayer money to take back a road.
He has made two decisions tonight to save taxpayer money and he is not going to
make a third one just to throw it all away. It does not make sense to use taxpayer
money to make a road when we live by development pays for roads.
Mr. Hocking stated the message to the entire east side would be we do not intend
to do anything with the east side until someone agrees to build 21 oth Street
through the Regan property and somehow acquires the land besides.
Councilmember Pritzlaff stated he is not saying the entire east side. He said if the
City does anything else on the east side he wants Spruce Street to go through to
bring people into the City for economic growth. This property does not do that
for him. He considers this property to be northeast. This is not the east side. If
he says he does not want this development because of the road issue it is not that
he does not want to develop the east side. He does not want to develop this with
the road issue. Mr. Hocking asked what other parcels on the east side would
develop irrespective of whether 210th Street goes out to TH3. Councilmember
Wilson asked why should we talk about east side development from the podium.
He is challenging Council and making assumptions that he knows are not
accurate. The potential approval of MUSA is next on the agenda.
Councilmember Wilson does want east side development, but he will not
haphazardly do it. That is what it feels like we are doing. This is new turf in
terms of an area to be developed. He does not take it lightly and does not view it
as a haphazard decision. A fair comment would be there has been some
inconsistent information between Council and staff with respect to different parts
of this, whether it be density, how to develop, or the priority of different
infrastructure. Development on the east side is important, but doing it right is
important as well.
Councilmember Fogarty stated she is worried the Council may be missing the
forest for the trees. They are very focused on the Perkins property, but when she
looked at the 21 Oth Street issue it came down to do I or do I not want to allow
development on the east side of Farmington. If she wants to allow development
on the east side of Farmington, and she will not differentiate between property
owners and how far north or how far south, it is the east side of Farmington. It is
all economic stimulus. If she wants that to develop, then it requires 21 oth Street.
She feels they have to take a comprehensive look at this. There has been a system
update and they have made sure the property owners can all be serviced. Weare
not choosing whoever runs to the table first gets to develop. Anyone who wants
to develop will have that capability. We cannot always plan out 1000 acres of
property. For her to say no to 21 Oth Street and no to the Perkins property, which is
a very small piece of property, she is more concerned about the larger pieces of
property. The Devney and Winkler properties came to Council two years ago and
laid out what they wanted. We agreed they had a right to develop that property
and asked them to hold on to analyze the entire area. To deny 210th Street going
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through and to deny the Perkins property is also telling Devney and Winkler, who
played by the rules for two years, you do not get to develop either. We have
given them strong indications that these private property owners will be allowed
to develop. It is unfair at this point when they have been so patient to say no.
Councilmember McKnight stated he does not consider saying in November that
210th Street is an important issue a last minute issue. This is April.
Councilmember Pritzlaff asked Mr. Hocking ifthey are willing to get the right-of-
way themselves from Mr. Regan. Mr. Hocking replied acquiring the right-of-way
and acquiring the road is just under a million dollars. That is absolutely
impossible. He has never heard of such a thing. They are already building
collector streets on the north and east sides entirely at the expense of one
developer of a 17 -acre parcel which will have a substantial benefit. Winkler and
Devney will benefit substantially by his client building two sections of collector
streets which will be in place. His client is not asking Winkler or Devney to
contribute to that. They have no legal right to make anyone off-site do anything.
The economic feasibility of that is so far from reality they cannot even think about
it. They have huge expenses with building a section of Cambodia and 21 Oth Street
that run along side the plat.
Mr. Frank Blundetto, representing Manly Land Development and they have
interests in the Devney property, stated 21 Oth Street is important to a lot of people,
not anyone single developer. There is a domino effect on the transportation issue
in that they are looking forward to contributing to the north-south corridor on
Biscayne. They are prepared to start building roads that are on the east side of the
City. They have played by the rules and gone through the entire process and
answered every question and concern. The golf course is important to them.
What happens with them is important to the golf course. There is no right path
from a scheduling standpoint. A million dollars is a lot of money for that right-of-
way, but we need 21 oth Street. He is not hearing anybody give direction that
Council has to use eminent domain. It is available as a tool. There is still
opportunity not to use eminent domain. There are other options. Mayor
Soderberg stated last fall 21 oth Street was identified as a key road. It is a key road
for any development on the east side. Council needs to decide if we are going to
seize this opportunity to get this segment of 21 oth Street done, if necessary by
eminent domain, in order to allow development on the east side. This is the best
opportunity to get it done for the foreseeable future. If it is not done, it could be
3-5 years or beyond. Spruce Street could be more expensive to go across the
Prairie Waterway than building this short segment of210th Street. Mr. Blundetto
stated when we talked I 12 years ago to Planning and staff we used a plan where
we were winding up significant grading at Parkview Ponds. He could have
moved equipment from that property onto another property. They were told to
hold off and they are still playing by those rules. If Council sees them as an
opportunity to continue to build roads to the east or north-south corridors, take
advantage of that and let them begin. Find a way to make that happen.
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Councilmember Pritzlaff stated for the developers that will develop adjacent to
that, have all the developers - Regan, Perkins, Devney, Winkler, meet to work out
the acquisition of the right-of-way and the road. He cannot justify spending a
million dollars oftaxpayer money for a road when development pays for roads.
Mr. Blundetto stated he is heavily taxed and burdened with building roads as a
developer and they willingly do so. If there is a party that is stopping this through
exorbitant fees because they want to make a million dollars on something that is
worth less than that, that is a difficult thing to burden anyone with. We need to
figure out 21 oth Street.
Acting City Administrator Roland stated we need to differentiate between what
the right-of-way would cost and what the road would cost. If 21 oth Street was
built as a City project it would be built as a 429 project and the costs of that road
would be assessed back to benefiting properties. A case could be made that
benefiting properties would be those to the east of Cambodia or to the south.
Perkins is part of that area, but they are building 21 oth Street from Cambodia to
the west. It is important we not get carried away with the dollar amounts thrown
out. What the right-of-way might cost or what the road might cost, we cannot say
at this point.
Mr. Hocking stated a million dollars is the cost of a private party acquiring all of
the right-of-way and building the entire road. He does not mean to say that is
what would be involved with the City. There is also a powerline issue that part of
this right-of-way would be involved in, there are assessment procedures, we are
talking about two different things with a developer acquiring and building the
whole road and the City doing the same thing.
Mayor Soderberg stated we have a preliminary plat that was tabled last time
because of210th Street, there is a plan on how staff intends to proceed, there was
a park issue identified and some corrections made. Council needs to decide
whether to approve the preliminary plat.
Councilmember McKnight noted staffhas talked with Mr. Regan several times
and that negotiations are continuing and options to address his concerns are being
explored with him. Community Development Director Carroll stated it is
important to note that Mr. Regan is not here tonight. He was provided with a
copy of the memo on 21 Oth Street. He and City Engineer Mann have had
conversations with Mr. Regan. He has known for a couple of years that the City
had an interest in putting a road through this property. He was with Mr. Regan at
the EQB meeting where staff said the logical place to put the powerline through
was not on the north side of the bus garage property, but on the south side because
that is where the City intended to put a road through. Mr. Regan has known that
all along. He is a businessman. He understands how eminent domain works. He
understands that he would be reasonably compensated for the use of the roadway.
If you look down the former railroad right-of-way you will not see any containers
stacked there. Mr. Regan is not renting that space out right now. He has
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indicated to staff that he has given Mobile Mini Storage some assurances that he
would try to make the space available to them by July 1,2006. He was going to
wait until spring to remove the rest of the trees and brush. He will have to build a
driveway off of TH3 to get in there. He may have to do some landscaping, or
grading, or bring in some fill. He has to make an area for them to park the
containers. Community Development Director Carroll asked Mr. Regan why
there are not containers there now. Mr. Regan said they were looking for a way to
expand their business. At the last EDA meeting, they looked at ways to address
that. The first concept did not go very well, but there are other options. Given
sufficient time, staff can work out something that will be acceptable. He knows
there is a concern with imposing some of these costs on taxpayers, but we have
developers on the east side who have been planning for some time to develop.
They understand that some share of that cost will be borne by them. Perhaps
there is a way to structure it so the entire cost is borne by them. There are a
couple things tied up with this. There is a pocket of properties on the east side of
TH3 that staff feels is an underutilization of that space. Those properties are
never going to sell and will never develop unless there is better roadway access.
You will not get a high quality commercial development off Chippendale Court.
Part of staff s belief is if we can get this piece of 21 oth Street through the Regan
property, once you have a collector with a traffic light at the intersection, it would
give impetus for the redevelopment of that entire property. That would be lost if
we do not proceed with this. Something else that would be lost is if the Devney
and Winkler properties do not develop there are other roadway connections that
do not get built either. You lose a chunk of the Biscayne Avenue corridor on the
east side of the Devney and Winkler properties. You lose an opportunity to get
those two property owners to set aside enough right-of-way for the Met Council
interceptor that needs to go through there. If you lose the improvement to
Cambodia Avenue on the east side of the Perkins property, you lose an ability to
get a stretch of road paved that will go from 213 th Street up to CR66. That is
partially paved now. There is a piece ofthe road missing north of Perkins, but if
the piece is paved next to the Perkins property, you create opportunities to get
other roadway connections. Ifwe do not seize this opportunity, some or all of
these opportunities will be lost. Weare focusing not only on the development of
the Perkins property, but the incidental benefits that the City would get from all of
the development that would occur around there. Staffwill work as creatively as
Council will allow to find a solution that works for everyone.
Councilmember McKnight asked how influential staff can be. Acting City
Administrator Roland replied sometimes what developers do is they wait until the
very last moment before they make a deal. That is what eminent domain is doing
in this situation. Community Development Director Carroll added they will test
Council's resolve. Councilmember McKnight asked Mr. Blundetto if the City
made any promises to him on the east side properties he is involved with. Mr.
Blundetto replied the direction he received from the leadership has caused him to
spend a lot of money here and be patient and play by Council's suggestions. He
did not want to say he has been promised anything, because technically he has not
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been. He has been in the business a long time and has dealt with this City for a
really long time on different issues. He understood the direction he received as
being legitimate and correct. He has acted accordingly and he intends to develop
the properties and to contribute further to the community on infrastructure and
investment. Councilmember McKnight asked Mr. Blundetto ifhe was willing to
sit down with staff and Mr. Regan to discuss this issue. Mr. Blundetto replied
absolutely. He is not willing to harm himself because someone is trying to take
more than they deserve and he was not implying that. He will not position
himself adversely, but he would help this community any way he can.
Councilmember McKnight asked Mr. Hocking ifhe was willing to sit down with
staff and Mr. Regan and the other property owners to try to work out this issue.
Mr. Hocking replied he would. He stated he also represents Mr. Regan.
Councilmember McKnight stated he understood Councilmember Fogarty's and
the Mayor's comments. His traffic concern issues, etc. from last November still
exist today. This does affect the whole east side and it puts him in a tough place.
He could vote to approve the preliminary plat to move this forward. Acting City
Administrator Roland talked about waiting until the last end, and he appreciated
that, but you need to be at the end of that limb to get this done sometimes. He is
not promising anything ifhe did that about voting for eminent domain, which
could then potentially mean this development out there and all the traffic goes out
onto 213th Street which was his concern last time. He has voted no all along to
this.
Community Development Director Carroll stated staff has envisioned a process
that would start with determining what a fair price is for the right-of-way. There
are appraisals that are underway right now that will get that information for us.
Once the appraiser says what the land is worth, then we have a number to talk
with people about. We can figure out if there are other parties that would benefit
from the roadway segment. It would put staff in a position to craft an agreement
where everyone pays a reasonable amount to get it done and there is no burden on
the taxpayer. Everyone agrees development should pay for itself, and we have
developers who are prepared to pay their fair share as long as we know what that
is. Every one of these developers has been willing to meet with staff whenever
we wanted to do that.
Councilmember Wilson asked why 21 oth Street is not on the Thoroughfare Plan if
it is so vital. Spruce Street is envisioned to go through. It seems this came out of
the blue, even though it might have been worked on at a staff level. At least from
his perspective it just came out in OctoberlNovember. City Engineer Mann
recalled that the Winkler and Devney properties need to have a connection in
addition to Spruce Street and in addition to 213th Street. For those properties to
fully develop there needs to be a connection like 21 oth Street. Right now 21 oth
Street is the only spot where we have that opportunity. As far as why 21 oth Street
is not on the Thoroughfare Plan, in 1998 when the 2020 Comp Plan was
developed the Regan property and the Perkins property were not in the City. The
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City does not put thoroughfares on the Thoroughfare Plan that are outside the City
limits unless they are county roads that have been identified by the county. Since
the Perkins and Regan properties have come in, staffhas not looked at that area
from a thoroughfare standpoint to do a thoroughfare update. It has been discussed
since 1997 that 21 oth Street would ultimately be a roadway. The other issue with
Spruce Street is right now it is not open on the west side ofTH3. There are issues
with that that in some ways make the issues with 21 oth Street pale in comparison
as far as the ability to get that street open across TH3. There is also the issue with
the spacing of signals between Elm Street and Spruce Street whereas Willow
Street is identified as a potential signal by the state, Spruce Street is up in the air
as far as a signal because it is too close to Elm Street.
Councilmember Pritzlaff agreed with Mr. Blundetto. He has gone with all of
Council's suggestions. He stated he has only heard about this for six months. He
does not want to see the project go away, but on the other hand he does not want
to let 80 units be developed and then be told he has to use eminent domain. Ifhe
can be assured that we either wait longer, he would approve the project but not
with eminent domain. He would like to table this until all parties get together and
work the issue out so he does not have to use eminent domain, then he does not
have a problem with it. Mayor Soderberg noted we are not voting on eminent
domain tonight, we are voting on a preliminary plat. The schedule we have is
staff will work on it for 30 days and hopefully by May I, 2006 staff will have a
resolution. Councilmember McKnight asked Mr. Blundetto and Mr. Hocking to
meet with all parties involved and that is a great suggestion. The issue before us
is a preliminary plat for Sunrise Ponds. MOTION by Fogarty, second by
McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION R39-06 approving the Sunrise Ponds
Preliminary Plat and PUD Agreement with the contingencies. Councilmember
McKnight stated with the transportation issues discussed tonight, the economic
development issue, the access issues to the east side and TH3, he will vote for this
to give staff and the developers whatever the time frame is by law to get this
worked out without eminent domain. He will not take that tool off the table. He
is not happy the way this came to Council, but he is giving staff and the
developers a chance to get this done and meet the goals this Council has set on
this project. Staff and the developers have to get this done. He knows they will
try. Get in a room and get it worked out, please.
Mr. Peter Knable, engineer for the project, asked about the additional park and tot
lot and if Council wanted to include the adjacent lot with Outlot B.
Councilmember Fogarty stated if that lot is not included it is still doubling the
amount of park space in this development. She would be comfortable not
including the lot as long as they build the tot lot. AMENDED MOTION to
adopt RESOLUTION R39-06 approving the Sunrise Ponds Preliminary Plat and
PUD Agreement and to convert Outlot B to a tot lot and that it will be developed.
This will also be added to the resolution. Voting for: Soderberg, Fogarty,eMcKnight. Voting against: Pritzlaff, Wilson. MOTION CARRIED.
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c) Consider MUSA Recommendation - Perkins Property - Community
Development
This item was tabled at the last meeting. The Perkins property was recommended
for MUSA by the MUSA Committee and the Planning Commission. MOTION
by Fogarty, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION R40-06 approving the
addition ofthe Perkins property to Farmington's portion of the Met Council's
Metropolitan Urban Service Area. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
d) Consider RFP's City Survey - Administration
The City solicited proposals to conduct a community survey. Three proposals
were received. The last survey was done in 200 I and was a telephone survey. In
order to compare results it is recommended to do another telephone survey. CJ
Olson Market Research and Anderson, Neibuhr & Assoc submitted proposals for
telephone surveys. The cost ofCJ Olson was $13,928 based on 400 surveys and
$16,125 based on 500 surveys. Anderson, Niebuhr would charge $34,800 based
on 400 surveys. CJ Olson would ask 20-25 questions and Anderson, Niebuhr
would ask 60 questions. Both companies would work with staff to design
questions, provide a final report and recommendations and a presentation to
Council. Staff recommended CJ Olson Market Research and using 500 surveys.
The budgeted amount was $20,000. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Wilson to
approve CJ Olson Market Research for 500 surveys based on 20-25 questions.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
e) Consider RFP's Economic Development Summit Facilitator - Community
Development
Staff only received one response from Barsness Consulting Services which is
well-known in the economic development field. Community Development
Director Carroll asked if Council was satisfied with this one response or ifthey
would like to receive more. Most of the other firms who were sent RFP's
commented on the short turnaround time. There would be several more proposals
if they had additional time. There are also a couple more people who would be
interested in receiving the RFP. Staff provided a new timeline if Council would
like to receive more proposals. The time line suggests a submission deadline of
April 12, 2006, however staff would not be opposed to extending the deadline to
April 14, 2006.
Councilmember Pritzlaffwanted to wait until City Administrator Herlofsky
arrives. He wants the new City Administrator to be totally involved with this.
Councilmember Pritzlaff is from the Crow Wing County area and has seen the
commercial growth there. He would like Administrator Herlofsky's experience
and forethought included in this process. He will be here in 28 days and feels he
should be in on the start of the process. Mayor Soderberg noted invitations are
distributed the week of May 1, when Administrator Herlofsky will be here and the
summit will take place the week of May 15 or May 22. Councilmember Pritzlaff
stated he was also looking at the RFP.
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Councilmember Wilson stated he did not think buying an additional nine days
will do a lot for the RFP's. rfwe move down the whole timeframe we are giving
those organizations mentioned more time to return their proposals. An additional
nine days with the weekend and Easter will not do a lot to receive additional
proposals. This is a good proposal, but he is not going to spend taxpayer dollars
on just one proposal. He would rather have a few more to look at and be more
deliberative. He would rather do it right the first time, rather than feel like we are
moving this through quickly. He would like to push the entire timeframe back
one month. He asked if the Chamber was contacted when the RFP was sent out.
Acting City Administrator Roland stated Ms. Batulis was at the Council Meeting
when the RFP was approved. Councilmember Wilson thought it would be a good
idea to give the business community a call directly or let them know formally that
the Council initiated this type of action and start building those bridges. He
understood Ms. Batulis was there. Acting City Administrator Roland stated the
RFP's were sent to professional firms who are economic development facilitators.
The Chamber is the Chamber of Commerce. They are not a professional firm that
would be in line for this. Ms. Batulis was here, we discussed it, we could have
called her the next day, but it was submitted to professional firms and through
EDAM, which is a statewide organization that has a good deal to do with
economic development. Councilmember Wilson was not suggesting that the
Chamber has a separate arm for economic development summits. His thought
was to start building that communication bridge. Given the initial timeframe we
only had seven business days and he was not surprised we only received one
back.
Councilmember McKnight was fine with option B as proposed by staff.
Councilmember Fogarty would have liked to have had more to compare, but all of
Council approved the deadline. rf Council chooses to send this back out, she is
comfortable with that. She does think this firm should have the opportunity to
fine tune their proposal. Staff agreed.
Mayor Soderberg stated based on the comments received about the short
turnaround, he asked if those firms indicated they could turn around in two
weeks? The suggestion to give a longer amount oftime has some merit, but he
does not want this to languish forever because then we will be doing an economic
summit in November or December. Community Development Director Carroll
stated when they were not receiving proposals staff contacted all ofthe firms and
asked that they indicate why they did not submit a proposal. Almost all of them
indicated the short turnaround time for the RFP and the short span of time from
picking the facilitator to actually getting it planned. Under the proposed schedule
they would have 11 days. Staff feels several proposals would be received, but if
Council wants to move it back, staff agrees with that. Initially it was on a fast
track, but if Council wants to slow it down, staff will do that.
Councilmember Pritzlaff was not looking at slowing it down, but we might as
well do it right and take some time. As a Councilmember he always wants things
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the next day, but in this case the deadline might have been too short. He would
like to have Administrator Herlofsky totally involved with this all the way
through, including this portion. Mayor Soderberg felt the comments have some
merit and would favor having the RFP brought back to the May I agenda and
look at the time space to allow the facilitator to understand what we are trying to
accomplish and to plan for it. Staff asked if it was acceptable to move the summit
into early June. Mayor Soderberg stated he did not want it moved a long time out.
City Administrator Herlofsky will be at the May 1 meeting so he will have an
opportunity to comment on the RFP's and to participate in the planning of the
event and in the event itself. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked if staff can send the
RFP's to Administrator Herlofsky. Staff noted the Council packets are being sent
to him. Community Development Director Carroll suggested having the
submission deadline on the Wednesday preceeding the Council meeting, which
would allow staff Thursday and Friday to send the proposals to Administrator
Herlofsky. Mayor Soderberg noted we want to adjust the schedule to have a good
event. Ifwe schedule this and have the business community involved once for a
couple of hours, a second time will be harder. We want to respect the business
community and do things right for them.
12. NEW BUSINESS
a) Consider Resolution Supporting House File 3550 - Administration
Staff was contact by Representative Garofalo who presented this legislation to the
MN legislature. This is the initiative to appropriate $850,000 to the construction
of sewer and water infrastructure to connect the new Farmington High School,
wherever it is built, to the City's infrastructure system. The resolution indicates
support of this action from the Council. MOTION by Fogarty, second by
McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION R41-06 supporting passage ofHF 3550.
Voting for: Soderberg, Fogarty, McKnight. Voting against: Pritzlaff, Wilson.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Pritzlaff did not believe in supporting this because it is taxpayer
money from all ofMN coming to Farmington to work on infrastructure and he did
not feel that is fair to other communities to pay for something we have a levy on.
The School Board took it to the voters and they have their money for the school.
To give them more from other taxpayers out of the community does not make
sense to him. The other issue, is when this was brought up an article in the paper
stated the superintendent supported this because it could fund the infrastructure
and then more money could be put into the school building itself.
Councilmember Pritzlaff stated the school was designed, it has a price tag, and
give them another $2 million and they will spend it. He was not willing to give
that money to let them spend, spend, spend.
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Councilmember Pritzlaff: He gave Council an update from the March 29,2006 Cedar
Group meeting. Next week the county will work on the Cedar Avenue traffic study.
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There is a high priority for a $5 million bonding bill to continue work on this project and
they anticipate receiving it. The Chairperson noticed the lack of cars at the park and ride
on Pilot Knob and asked Councilmember Pritzlaffwhat Farmington has done to promote
the 157th Street Station. Councilmember Pritzlaff said it was mentioned at a Council
Meeting, it was on the website and he asked two local papers to do an article on it. After
asking both papers twice, only the Farmington ThisWeek did an article on it. The
committee asked if it could be advertised more. The park and ride opened on December
5,2005. He asked something more be done to promote the 15ih Street station.
Councilmember Fogarty understood it was under utilized because of the timing of the
routes of the buses that stop there. She was not certain they could do anything to change
that. Acting City Administrator Roland suggested it could be put in the upcoming
newsletter. Staffwill check ifit is the routings that are the problem, and ifit is they can
talk with the Dakota County Transit people about needing a different schedule. Staffwill
also make sure it is still on the website. Councilmember Pritzlaff recalled in 2006 they
were going to change the routes. He asked if Council was willing to do something extra
in the paper to promote it other than an article. Mayor Soderberg suggested starting with
the newsletter before they place an ad in the paper. Ifthe paper would do a story, that
would be the best thing, otherwise we can use the communication outlets we have. He
wanted to hold off on spending advertising dollars.
Councilmember Pritzlaff stated he has received a few phone calls about an article in the
Independent stating City Council reminds itself of annexation policy. He did not think
that was all Council's problem. There was a document that was approved on January 15,
2005 and then some other documents came, we had meetings and set zones A and B
which negated the first document. This was discussed at the goal setting session. This
would not have happened if that first document from 2005 was in the packet for the
MUSA meeting. Everything generated from that and it was left out of the packet
unintentionally.
Councilmember Pritzlaff then asked about the tree preservation presentation.
Community Development Director Carroll replied it is still being worked on and asked if
Council would like to see it at the next meeting. Councilmember Pritzlaff recalled this
happened over a month ago and the last time the City Planner was not here and Council
agreed to wait until she returned. Acting City Administrator Roland noted when it went
to the Planning Commission there were a number of other issues on the agenda and it was
postponed and was not considered by the Planning Commission. It will be on the agenda
for their April II, 2006 meeting and it will be at the next Council Meeting.
Councilmember Pritzlaff noted last year Council approved having monthly workshops.
We have had workshops for certain reasons, but he thought there would be a monthly
workshop based on what the Council wants to work on, not just a specific item. He
stated the Perkins item could have been discussed at a workshop, rather than at public
meetings. Mayor Soderberg replied we have had workshops and they are directed by
Council. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated the last workshop was the systems update plan.
He did not recall being asked if there was anything else Council wanted to discuss.
Mayor Soderberg stated if there is something he wants to add to a workshop, he can
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contact staff to amend the agenda. We have covered the things we have asked staff to
cover. Councilmember Fogarty noted we have to be reasonable about people's time. The
workshops are taking 2-3 hours, you add a couple more agenda items, it becomes
unproductive. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated he did not want to keep adding them on.
We have a workshop set for fiber optic, but do we have one for the month.
Councilmembers noted we have had a workshop at least once a month. They may not
always fall on the third Wednesday of the month. Acting City Administrator Roland
suggested Councilmember Pritzlaff give staff a list of what he wants to be discussed at a
workshop, then a workshop could be scheduled to discuss those items. Councilmember
Pritzlaff stated we have dealt with the Perkins issue long enough in two public meetings.
We could have had some workshops on that.
Councilmember Pritzlaffthen brought up the meeting that was to be rescheduled. Acting
City Administrator Roland recalled Councilmember McKnight was going to speak with
him about that topic.
Councilmember Pritzlaff received a lot of phone calls on the article in the Start Tribune
regarding the superintendent. Councilmember Pritzlaff offered his comments on the
article. He understood what residents were saying when they come to Council and
mention the taxes, unfortunately he did not see a lot of them going to the School Board
and asking why their taxes are going up. The article also mentioned the superintendent's
contract. Councilmember Pritzlaff noted extending his contract gave the taxpayers an
indication as to where their money is really going. Tonight he made decisions to save
taxpayer dollars and he did that with the City Administrator. More than just the City has
to be asked about where tax dollars are going.
Councilmember Pritzlaff said it was presented to him last week after the Farmington-
Castle Rock meeting that a City staff member had stated to the group that issues were to
be worked on over the winter on 225th Street by the developer, as it was not approved last
fall because of unresolved issues. Last fall, Council approved Executive Estates with
conditions and he believed the developer has met those except for flushing the system by
the City which was recently done. Parkview Ponds was done about the same time as far
as the flushing portion. The question brought to him was why one development could be
flushed at the end of the year, or was it the temperatures? As for what needs to be done
per Acting City Administrator Roland's e-mail before building permits are issued seems
to have changed the requirements for streets, water, sewer, sidewalkslbike paths.
Hometown Development has one house built, no curb, no streets, storm and sewer -
cannot see the water in the sewer system, sidewalks are not done and a house is built.
Two houses were under construction in Parkview Ponds without streets completed. What
is our policy? From the e-mail he saw we had to have streets and a lot of things in. He
drove out to Hometown and they are still putting in storm sewer, there are rough grade
streets, no asphalt. City Engineer Mann replied staff will respond at the next meeting.
Finance Director Roland: Reminded Council of the workshop Wednesday at 5 :30
p.m. followed by an Executive Session.
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Police Chief Siebenaler: Saturday staff from the Fire, Police and Planning
departments were working at the Home and Garden Show. From their perspective the
show was very well attended and they were busy all day. A lot of people were showing
interest in what is happening in the City. Attendance is growing every year and other
businesses were very enthusiastic about what is happening. Next year the Home and
Garden Show will be taken over by the NDC and they are very excited about the potential
for this show. It is something we can be very proud of and the participation has been a
great benefit for the City.
Now that spring has arrived, the Police Department will be initiating a couple clean-up
programs. In the spring and fall the new CSO will begin enforcement of the junk vehicle
ordinance. People will be reminded that their yards and streets and alleys are not a
storage place for junk or disabled vehicles. They will also be reminding people of the
clean-up of debris in their yards prior to the Solid Waste clean-up day.
Mayor Soderberg: He received a letter from Metro Transit and they are
inviting the City to be a part of the Commuter Challenge. There will be a news
conference tomorrow at the Metrodome to kick off the event. The goal is to encourage
citizens to try a form of commuting other than driving to work alone during the months of
April, May and June.
Tuesday afternoon there will be a DCC Board meeting and then a meet and greet for the
candidates for the executive position for the DCC. This will be at the Apple Valley City
Hall from 3 - 5 p.m.
The HPC needs another member, so he was asking the community if someone has an
interest in historic preservation to contact City Hall and fill out an application.
He attended the Association of MN Counties program on Wednesday with the
Dreamcatcher's 4H Club. They received for the second time in consecutive years the
community service award. There was also another 4H Club from Polk County. Both
were great proj ects.
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Fogarty, second by McKnight to adjourn at 10:40 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
/-jy~cL ;n 7 u.L[g.~
Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
MINUTES
April 5, 2006
Mayor Soderberg called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Audience:
Soderberg, Fogarty, McKnight, Pritzlaff, Wilson
David Asp, Dakota County IT Department; Becca Vargo Daggett, Institute for
Local Self-Reliance; Robin Roland, Acting City AdministratorlFinance Director;
Kevin Carroll, Community Development Director; Brenda Wendlandt, Human
Resources Director; Tim Gross, Assistant City Engineer; Rob Boerboom, IT
Specialist; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant
Jim Erickson, Russ Cox, Todd Oliver, Joanne Johnson, Michelle Leonard
Present:
Also Present:
MOTION by Wilson, second by McKnight to approve the agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
The United States is falling behind in broadband penetration. Broadband is high speed data
transmission. It is an always on connection to the internet unlike dial-up. It is not a particular
speed. The National Science Foundation talks about it in terms of the ability to use existing
applications and to create new applications and content. The FCC refers to high speed as 200
Kbps. That is a little less than four times faster than dial-up. When planning for the future,
people are talking in terms of 100 Mbps minimum. With 200 Kbps you can do e-mail and light
surfing, with I Mbps you can do streaming audio, listen to the radio, with 4 Mbps you can get
one channel of standard TV, with 6 Mbps you can get video conferencing, it takes 20 Mbps to do
high definition TV. The U.S. is talking about getting I Mbps to every house. Local government
should get involved. The reason has to do with federal issues. The 1996 Telecommunications
Act is played out. It was never effectively implemented. Lawsuits were filed to prevent
competition. The vision was for the phone lines to become common carriers for high speed
internet services. The premise of the act was that phone lines, DSL, would be open to competing
service providers who could purchase access to the phone networks at a regulated rate. Rather
than investing in upgrading their infrastructure the carriers focused on filing lawsuits to protest
the regulations, to try to get the rates raised, and a competitive market never developed. The
FCC says the existence of cable and phone creates competition. The role for local government is
infrastructure. Government maintains the infrastructure but does not operate it. Farmington has
already made the choice to invest in fiber for City purposes. The City should think of
connectivity, cost and control. If the City wants to ensure that residents, businesses, schools, and
public services have the level of connectivity they need, then the local government will have to
get involved. If the City has an interest in keeping down the cost of doing business and
minimizing the cost per megabyte, then the local government has to get involved. Local data
transmissions are dependent on private companies. There are no restrictions in MN on City
governments owning high-speed networks. There is a claim that a publicly owned network
would be a monopoly that stifles competition. The idea that this can be done through franchise
and regulation overlooks the fact that this is expensive infrastructure and that the incumbents
don't have the resources to build this out. You can keep costs down by extending the time line
for the return on the investment. The City will not do this on its own. Any undertaking will be a
public-private partnership. The question is what is the proper balance?
Council Workshop
AprilS, 2006
Page 2
Farmington is in a position to lead the country. There are not that many cities that have fiber to
the home throughout the entire community. Farmington has an existing publicly owned fiber
network as the backbone, and there is new residential and commercial development. The thing
to keep in mind is that building a high-speed network gives the City an advantage not just over
the other U.S. cities, but it puts Farmington in a position to compete with the rest of the world.
By doing it as a publicly-owned network, the City has control over how it is implemented and
what the costs are going forward. As far as the economic advantages, it adds to the job growth
rate, it adds to the growth in the number of businesses, it means that the businesses in the
community are higher technology often meaning higher wages, and it drives up property values.
This is a network that the purpose of which is to speed up connections of data within the City.
The cost to provide fiber to a home in California, throughout the home, is $3500. Those homes
sold for $5,000 - $10,000 more. Loma Linda has an ordinance that requires a new home have
this connection. It tends to be a good idea to contract out for the management of the network
while owning the infrastructure. To provide this service to older developments would depend on
where the backbone is and the cost of getting the backbone that the City has in place. To reach a
farm, it would cost a lot of money. Ifit is an older home, it would have fiber up to the outside of
the building and just put copper inside to do high definition TV, etc. There is no straight answer
right now because the leaps and bounds being made are extraordinary. Once you have the fiber
backbone it may very quickly be easier to put a wireless tower connected to the fiber and a
wireless connection to the home. This is an investment that has a return. The City would
outsource the management of the network, but then collect fees for selling capacity at wholesale
to competing service providers. 80% of the cost of putting in the fiber is digging up the ground.
In older areas, as streets are dug up it is good to include installing the fiber with the project.
Mayor Soderberg felt wireless to existing neighbors is a good interim step until there is a major
reconstruct. A disadvantage to having wireless as the objective is that the wireless technology
changes quickly. The long-term goal should be to get fiber to each premise. Many other
communities are using wireless as an interim step.
Mr. David Asp gave background information on Dakota County, the history ofI-Net, discussed
the Joint Powers Agreement between Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, the State, Dakota County,
and various school districts. He also explained the different sizes of fiber and showed samples of
them. In JunelJuly Farmington will be connected to I-Net. Dakota County is the only MN
county to be e-commerce ready. The county was able to drop 22 T-llines and saved $160,000
the first year. Currently Farmington as 2 T -1 lines which cost $600/month. The T -I lines would
be dropped when connected to I-Net. One T-lline is a connection to Logis and would change to
fiber.
Council wanted the workshop because of the Vermillion River Crossings development. The
Northfield Clinic will have a great need for this. The project was just approved and now is the
time to look at running the conduit in that development. The City needs to think about where we
want the Farmington economy to be. Farmington becomes a very attractive community by being
one of the cities that is not falling behind in this. As far as privacy, data is not any more private
with a private access than public access. There was a discussion on how fiber is actually
installed in homes. The limiting factor is the connection to the home, not the technology that
people can already get in their homes. The City needs to think about public ownership of the
infrastructure and a decision needs to be made soon about whether to run the conduit to the
Vermillion River Crossings development.
Council Workshop
April 5, 2006
Page 3
MOTION by Fogarty, second by McKnight to adjourn at 7:33 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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'Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor and Councilmembers ~
Acting City Administrator ~
Daniel M. Siebenaler,
Police Chief
FROM:
SUBJECT:
School and Conference
DATE:
April 17,2006
INTRODUCTION / DISCUSSION
As part of an executive training program for Law Enforcement Officials the FBI is offering a Law
Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS) in St Cloud, May 14-19, 2006.
Topics for the seminar include Leadership; Media Issues for the Law Enforcement Executive; Legal
Issues for the Law Enforcement Executive; Law Enforcement Ethics and Motivational Techniques
for Law Enforcement Leaders.
The registration fee for this weeklong course is $395. Accommodations are available separately, at
reduced rates, at the Best Western Kelly Inn in St Cloud.
BUDGET IMPACT
The costs of this seminar are included in the 2006 budget.
ACTION REQUESTED
Information only.
Respectfully submitted,
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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FROM:
Mayor and Councilmembers!.~
Acting City Administrator ~'
Daniel M. Siebenaler,
Police Chief
TO:
SUBJECT:
School and Conference
DATE:
April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
The Farmington Police Department has appointed Officer Andrew Bellows as its representative to the
Dakota County Drug Task Force. As such it will be necessary to provide training associated with
that assignment.
DISCUSSION
Narcotics investigations are a highly specific field of expertise requiring education in laws, court
rulings, evidence and process. The source for that training comes through the Minnesota State
Association of Narcotics Investigators. Two courses are available in the near future. The first is the
Annual Can-Am Conference held in Brainerd. As the title suggests this conference brings together
Narcotics Investigators from Canada and the United States for three days of training.
The second training session, held at a later date, will be a basic Narcotics Investigations Course held
at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Further information will be forwarded as it becomes available.
The Police Department will be sending Officer Bellows to the Conference May 24-26, 2006.
BUDGET IMPACT
The cost of this conference is included in the 2006 budget for the Investigations Division.
ACTION REQUESTED
Information only.
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Daniel M. Siebenaler
Chief of Police
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor and Councilmembers i&!
Acting City Administrator ~
Daniel M. Siebenaler,
Police Chief
FROM:
SUBJECT:
School and Conference
DATE:
April 17,2006
INTRODUCTION
The Farmington Police Department has appointed Officer Shawn Scovill as its representative to the
Dakota County MAAG Team. As such it will be necessary to provide training associated with that
assignment.
DISCUSSION
Tactical responses are a highly specific field of law enforcement expertise requiring education in a
broad range of tactical training. A source for that training is available through the Minneapolis Police
Department. A five-day Basic SWAT Course is being presented May 22-26.
BUDGET IMPACT
The cost of this conference is included in the 2006 budget for the Patrol Division.
ACTION REQUESTED
Information only.
Daniel M. Siebenaler
Chief of Police
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor and Councilmemberw
Acting City Administrator ~
Daniel M. Siebenaler,
Police Chief
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Disposal of City Property
DATE:
April 17,2006
INTRODUCTION
Over time the Farmington Police Department acquires property through a variety of methods. One of
those is in the recovery of lost or stolen bicycles. The inventory of recovered bicycles has again
reached a significant number and needs to be reduced.
DISCUSSION
Every year the police department attempts to locate the owners of recovered bicycles, often without
success. In addition to checking local records staff checks reports in neighboring communities before
disposing of the bikes.
For a number of years in the recent past the City sold these bikes at the annual Dakota County public
auction, however two years ago that option ended as bikes were no longer accepted. In 2005 the
bikes were donated to the Farmington Parks Department and sold by silent auction at the Peddler in
the Park held in May. That event proved successful and provided funds for exercise equipment at the
Rambling River Center.
Staff is recommending that surplus bikes again be donated to the Farmington Parks and Recreation
Department for disposal at the Peddler in the Park silent auction.
BUDGET IMPACT
In the past, public auctions have netted an average of less than $5.00 per bike. That money was
forwarded as income to the general fund. During the silent auction in 2005 the bikes averaged $17.00
apiece with the proceeds donated to the Rambling River Center.
ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the sale of 49 surplus bicycles by silent auction during Peddler in the Park on May 13th
2006 and donating auction proceeds to the Rambling River Center.
Respectfully submitted,
/
Daniel M. Siebenaler
Chief of Police
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Stree, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
FROM:
Mayor, City Council Members and Interim City Administrator 0/
Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director
TO:
RE:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Regarding Existing and Proposed Park, Trail and Open
Space Plan Map
DATE:
April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
The City of Farmington amended its Comprehensive Plan twice in 2004 in order to update its Existing and
Proposed Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan Map (Plan Map). The updates were approved by the City
Council so that the location of future parks, trails and open space were identified for future development.
DISCUSSION
The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) at its September 2005 meeting reviewed the existing
Plan Map to determine whether or not it needed to be amended to address trail locations in a development that
was being proposed by Bridgeland Development (the Developer) on land known as the Perkins property. At
that time the Plan Map did not show any future trails on this parcel due to it being outside the City's boundary.
The PRAC felt that there should be trails shown on this property and voted unanimously to recommend to the
Planning Commission and to the City Council that the Plan Map be amended to show trails on the Developer's
property. The PRAC's Plan Map amendment recommendation was then brought forward to the Planning
Commission for a public hearing.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing at its December 13,2005 meeting to receive comments on the
proposed amendment to the Plan Map. No one spoke in opposition to the amendment during the public
hearing.
The City Council subsequently took up this item at its January 3, 2006 meeting. At the meeting, the City
Council approved postponing the decision on this item until a later date and until the Perkins Property
development issues could be resolved concerning the orderly annexation of the property and approval of
MUSA for the property.
At its March 6, 2006 meeting, the City Council approved an Orderly Annexation of the Perkins property. At its
April 3, 2006 meeting, the City Council approved the granting of MUS A for the Perkins property. Since both
the orderly annexation and MUSA designation for the Perkins property have been approved, staff is now
bringing this item back to the City Council for approval.
Attached are two exhibits. Exhibit A identifies the trail revisions on the larger Plan Map. Exhibit B, calls out
better the location of the revisions being made to the trail locations on the Developer's property.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the attached resolution to amend the future trail locations on the Existing and Proposed Park, Trails
and Open Space Plan Map as shown in Exhibit A and B.
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Randy Dfud
Parks and Recreation Director
cc: Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Members
RESOLUTION NO.
APPROVE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTCONCERNING EXISTING AND
PROPOSED PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE PLAN MAP
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 17th day of April,
2006 at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
seconded the following:
Member
introduced and Member
WHEREAS, due to a future development being proposed it is in the best interest of the City to
amend the Existing and Proposed Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan Map (Plan
Map) found in Chapter II Parks and Recreation of the Farmington 2020
Comprehensive Plan Update to show park and trail locations on this property;
and,
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission is recommending approval of the
amendment being made to the Plan Map; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at its December 13,2005 meeting
and recommended approving the amendment to be made to the Plan Map.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Farmington hereby
amends the Existing and Proposed Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan Map in Chapter II Parks
and Recreation of the Farmington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
I ih day of April, 2006.
Mayor
Attested to the _ day of April, 2006.
Interim City Administrator
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, Minnesota 55024
(651) 463-7111 . (651) 463-2359
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, and Acting City Administrator~
FROM: Missie Kohlbeck ~
Senior Center Coordmator
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Accepting Donation for the Earth! Arbor Day Program - Parks and
Recreation Department
DATE: April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
A donation for the Earth!Arbor Day Celebration has been received from CEEF.
DISCUSSION
CEEF has generously donated $370 to cover the cost of the Three Rivers Park District's Raptor
Program in support of the Earth! Arbor Day Celebration. The Raptor Program will be a part of the
Earth! Arbor Day Celebration held in Rambling River Park on May 13, 2006.
Staff will communicate the City's appreciation on behalf of the Council to CEEF for their support of
the Earth! Arbor Day Celebration.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the attached resolution accepting the donation from CEEF.
Respectfully Submitted, . ^ V
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Missie Kohlbeck
Senior Center Coordinator
RESOLUTION No.
ACCEPTING DONATION OF $370 FROM CEEF
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 17th
day of April, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
seconded the following:
Member
introduced and Member
WHEREAS, CEEF has donated $370 towards the Raptor Program at the Earth!Arbor
Day Celebration.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept such donations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Farmington hereby accepts
the generous donation of$370 from CEEF to be used for the Three Rivers Park District
Raptor Demonstration.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote ofthe Farmington City Council in open session
on the I ih day of April 2006.
Mayor
Attested to the _ day of April 2006.
Acting City Administrator
SEAL
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, Minnesota 55024
(651) 463-7111 · (651) 463-2359
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, and Acting City Administratorr
Missie Kohlbeck, Senior Center Coordinator'~
Patti Norman, Recreation Supervisor ~
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Musical Organ Purchase for Rambling River Center
DATE:
April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
The Rambling River Center has a number of fundraising events that provides money to purchase
equipment and supplies for the Center outside the regular City capital outlay budget.
DISCUSSION
Fundraising and donation monies provide for equipment and supplies outside of the regular City capitol
outlay budget. During the past six months we have been fortunate to have at the RRC an organ from
Schmitt Music to use at our activities and programs. Many seniors have enjoyed playing the organ for our
luncheons, for pleasure and several more have begun taking lessons through the Center. The organ has
been a wonderful way to attract new members to the Rambling River Center, as well as enable some of
our current members to once again enjoy their musical talent and skill. Recently, the Rambling River
Advisory Board was approached with the idea of possibly purchasing an organ for the Center and they
agreed that it would be a good investment for the center. After researching various types of organs, they
chose a Schmitt Music Voyager Organ.
BUDGET IMPACT
The cost of the organ, including tax and shipping, is $436 I. I 8. This amount would come from the RRC
fundraising account and there are monies currently within the RRC fundraising account ($5,097.57) to
cover this worthwhile piece of equipment.
ACTION REQUESTED
No approval needed, this item is for informational purposes only.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Missie Kohlbeck
Senior Center Coordinator
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and Acting City Administrator r
FROM: Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Approve Off-Sale Beer License and Tobacco License Transfers
DATE: April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
Due to a change in Management, Kwik Trip #693, is requesting the Off-Sale Beer and Tobacco
licenses be transferred naming Mr. Jeremy Charles Haack as the current Store Leader of the
premIses.
DISCUSSION
Kwik Trip #693 is located at 217 Elm Street. The appropriate forms and insurance information
have been submitted with the applications. The Police Department has reviewed the forms and
approved the applications for issuance.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve transfer of the Off-Sale Beer and Tobacco licenses to Kwik Trip #693 naming
Mr. Jeremy Charles Haack as Store Leader of the premises.
Respectfully submitted,
v/~~ d. k/zad~
Lisa Shadick
Administrative Services Director
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, Acting City Administrator ~
Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution - Supporting Change in Eminent Domain Legislation
Regarding Heritage Landmark Designations
DATE:
April 17,2006
INTRODUCTION
The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is requesting the City Council adopt a
resolution supporting a change in the eminent domain legislation regarding Heritage
Landmark Designations.
DISCUSSION
The Minnesota House added a provision to HF 2846, the eminent domain reform bill,
which would define state and local historic preservation designation as a "taking" and
require payment for damages resulting from the designation. The language reads:
"Sec7. H17.18451 OTHER REGULATORY TAKINGS
A State or local government preservation designation adopted on or after August 1. 2002, that
reduced the fair market value of real property or interferes with the owner's use and quiet eniovment of the
property, constitutes a regulatory taking for which the owner must be paid iust compensation. The state or
local government may repeal or amend the official control or historic preservation designation to eliminate
the adverse impact on the property instead of paying damages."
The Minnesota Historical Society has concluded that the language would be detrimental
to the work ofHPC's and has requested feedback from HPC's and how it would impact
local preservation work.
The Farmington HPC does not consider a designation a "taking" and would like to see
the language taken out of the bill. Farmington Heritage Landmark Designations have
always been done with the property owner's consent and with the hope that the
designation would actually enhance the value of a property.
ACTION REQUESTED
Adopt the attached resolution supporting changing the current eminent domain legislation
by deleting the proposed language in HF 2846.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lisa Shadick
Administrative Services Director
RESOLUTION NO. R -06
SUPPORTING CHANGE IN H.F. 2846 REGARDING EMINENT DOMAIN
LEGISLATION AND HERITAGE LANDMARK DESIGNATIONS
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 17th day of April
2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following:
WHEREAS, the Minnesota House of Representatives has currently added a provision to HF
2846, the eminent domain reform bill, which would define state and local historic preservation
designation as a "taking" and require payment for damages resulting in the designation, and,
WHEREAS, final passage of the proposed provision in HF 2846 would be detrimental to the
work of the Farmington Heritage Preservation Commission, which reads:
Sec 7. r117.18451 OTHER REGULATORY TAKINGS
A State or local government preservation designation adopted on or after August I, 2002, that reduced the
fair market value of real property or interferes with the owner's use and quiet enioyment of the property, constitutes
a regulatory taking for which the owner must be paid iust compensation. The state or local government may repeal
or amend the official control or historic preservation designation to eliminate the adverse impact on the property
instead of paying damages."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Farmington strongly encourages a
change in the language to the current eminent domain legislation by deleting the language in Sec.
7 .r117.18451 OTHER REGULATORY TAKINGS as proposed in HF 2846.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
17th day of April 2006.
Mayor
Attested to the
day of
2006.
City Administrator
SEAL
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7.111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Council Members
FROM:
Robin Roland, Acting City Administratorl Finance Director
SUBJECT:
Consider Workshop - City Hall Planning
DATE:
April 17,2006
INTRODUCTION
As the management team began meeting to discuss the process for designing and building a new City
Hall as directed by Council, it became clear that certain issues required consideration and
confirmation by the Council before we proceed.
DISCUSSION
Although the Council saw a presentation from Wold architects at the first meeting in March, the
"Guiding principles" which were adopted by previous Councils were not discussed at length or
confirmed by this council. A more complete design process schedule and a budget update are also
now available. Discussion of these items is essential as we go forward in the planning and building
process.
The new administrator would also be able to provide his input at this workshop.
ACTION REQUIRED
Set City Hall Planning Workshop for Wednesday May 3, 2006 at 5 :30 PM.
RespectWlly submitted,
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Acting City AdministratorlFinance Director
City of Farmington - New City Hall
Schematic Design
Wold Architects and Engineers
April 11, 2006
City of Farmington Mission
"Through Teamwork and cooperation, the City of Farmington provides quality services that
preserve our proud past and foster a promising future."
Values Statement
1. Excellence and Quality in the Delivery of Services
2. Fiscal Responsibility
3. Ethics and Integrity
4. Open and Honest Communication
5. Cooperation and Teamwork
6. Visionary Leadership and Planning
7. Positive Relations with the Community
8. Professionalism
Facility Guiding Principles
1. City Hall shall be located in downtown.
2. City Hall shall serve as an anchor to the existing downtown and the new Spruce
Street Corridor.
3. The building shall allow for future growth of at least 20 years and be expandable.
4. The building shall be multi-level.
5. Preservation and appropriate Farmington Image.
· Complementary to downtown.
AND/ OR
. Set a new standard for downtown.
6. Strengthen the downtown neighborhood.
7. Cost appropriate and sustainable.
Commission No.: 042061
City of Farmington - New City Hall
Schematic Design
Cost Summary
Construction Costs (36,000 SF Buildina)
Site Development
Building Construction
Mechanical
Electrical
Total Construction Cost
Proiect Costs (36,000 SF Buildina)
Site Acquisition
Demolition at 3rd & Spruce
Architectural Fees
Architectural Reimb.
Bid Set Printing
Geotechnical
Survey
Special Testing
Furniture
Equipment
Move Cost
Builders Risk Insurance
Bonding
Construction Contingency
Total Project Costs
Total Project Cost
Potential Additional Proiect Costs
Wold Architects and Engineers
April 11 , 2006
Costl SF
Budget 2006
$ 450,000
$ 4,350,000
$ 1,200,000
$ 600,000
$ 6,600,000
$ 12.50 1st
$ 106.00 1st
$ 33.50 1st
$ 17.00 1st
$ 169.00 1st
$ 258,000
$ 35,000
$ 414,000
$ 28,000
$ 25,000
$ 12,000
$ 8,000
$ 18,000
$ 400,000
$ 100,000
$ 15,000
$ 15,000
$ 75,000
$ 660,000
$ 2,063,000
$ 8,663,000
Deduct $
Add $
(533,000)
200,000
Sale ot existing City Hall
Streetscapel Round About (Allowance)
Commission No. 042061
M E M 0 RAN DUM
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TO: Robin Roland
St. Paul, MN
Elgin,IL FROM: John McNamara
Troy, MI DATE: April 11, 2006
Denver, CO
COMM. NO: 9999
SUBJECT: New City Hall
MINNESOTA OFFICE
305 St. Peter Street
Sr. Paul, Minnesota 55102
651.227.7773
Fax 651.223.5646
www.woldae.com
Mail@woldae.com
The following is a list of suggested meeting agenda topics for Schematic Design and
Design Development.
Schematic Desi2D (Mav throu2h Julv 2006)
Meeting #1 (AprillO, 2006): Core Group
. Confirm Project Schedulel Milestones.
. Confirm Core Planning Team.
· Confirm Project Budget.
. DisClission on Do'.vntown Design Principles.
. Confirm Guiding Principles.
Meeting #2 (April 24, 2006): Core Group
· Confirmation of space program from previous study.
· Confirmation on relationship diagram from previous study.
· Set schedule for user meetings and input.
Meeting #3 (May 3, 2006): Council Workshop
· Approve Guiding Principles
· Approve Project Budget
· Approve Project Schedule
Meeting #4 (May 8, 2006): Core Group
· Agreement on final relationship diagram
· Review preliminary bubble diagrams
· Building massing
Meeting #5 (May 22, 2006): Core Group
· Approve bubble diagrams
· Approve building massing
· Approve site concept plan
Meeting #6 (June 12,2006): Core Group
· Review preliminary floor plan
· Review exterior concept
Meeting #7 (June 26, 2006): Core Group
· Review draft Schematic Design Book
· Schedule meeting with City Council for approval.
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ENGINEERS
ARCHITECTS
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St. Paul, MN
Elgin, IL
Troy, MI
Denver, CO
Memorandum to Robin Roland
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Meeting #8 (July 17,2006): City Council
. Presentation to Council
. Approve Schematic Budget
Desien Development (Aueust throueh October 2006)
Meeting # 1:
. Approve Final Site Diagram
. City EnvironmentaV Aesthetic Review
. Discuss Building Plan Development
Meeting #2:
. Approve Building Plan
. Discuss Detailed User Group Planning Meetings
Meeting #3:
. Discuss Exterior Concept Development
. City Preliminary Code Review
Meeting #4:
. Approval of User Group Documents
. Approval of Exterior Concept
. Agreement on Final Sustainable Strategies
Meeting #5:
. Discuss Preliminary Building Systems
. Discuss Preliminary Mechanical & Electrical Systems
. Discuss Design Development Code Approval
Meeting #6:
. Approval of Final Building Systems
. Approval of Final Mechanical & Electrical Systems
. Discuss Preliminary Color Selections
Meeting #7:
. Approval of Final Color/ Material Selections
. Approval of Design Development Budget
Meeting #8:
. Approval of Design Development by City Council
cc: Michael Cox
Aimee LaLone
CK/9999/CI-FarmingtonlcrsplMeeting Schedule
WOLD ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS
City of Farmington - New City Hall
Schematic Design
Wold Architects and Engineers
April 11, 2006
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Council Members
FROM:
Robin Roland, Acting City Administrator/ Finance Director
SUBJECT:
School & Conference - Administration
DATE:
April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
The Minnesota City County Management Association (MCMA) holds its annual conference May
10 - 12,2006 at Cragun's in Brainerd.
DISCUSSION
The MCMA annual conference is three days of professional presentations on leadership, management
and public administration issues. It is an excellent opportunity for continuing education in local
government management.
Peter will be attending this conference as provided for in his contract and in the City's budget.
BUDGET IMPACT
The 2006 Budget includes training expenditures to cover the $225 registration fee. Peter will not
require lodging for this conference.
ACTION REQUIRED
For Council's information.
Respectfully submitted,
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
SUMMARY OF REVENUES
MARCH 31, 2006
25.00 % Year Complete
flESRc:;F;!'it) .21:l()$ . . .<PF,;~~ESN"J"
/200$ < .'lTD . . .2005
%
$
%
GENERAL FUND
Property Taxes
Licenses
Permits
Fines
Intergovernment Revenue
Charges for Service
Investment Interest
Miscellaneous
Transfers
Total General Fund
5,298,201 0.00 0.00
29,600 1,958 13,106 44.28 10,600 36.99
977,156 101,304 245,162 25.09 68,926 6.29
83,100 6,839 13,926 16.76 3,371 4.32
350,000 2,326 71,414 20.40 66,203 21.36
439,000 21,457 32,534 7.41 31,489 8.16
225,000 18,750 56,250 25.00 56,250 25.00
13,500 207 1,138 8.43 6,075 60.75
347 900 28 992 86,975 25.00 59 000 25.00
7 763 457 181 833 520 505 6.70 301,914 4.24
SPECIAL REVENUE
HRA Operating Fund 20,000 95,955 101,575 507.88 2,478 12.09
Police Forfeitures Fund 8,000 400 5.00 506 6.29
Park Improvement Fund 296,000 12,249 22,322 7.54 27,605 9.45
Recreation Operating Fund 298,030 2,884 10,144 3.40 7,758 2.57
Ice Arena 252 500 30 608 94,452 37.41 88 999 35.96
874530 141,696 228 893 26.17 127346 55.64
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Liquor Operations 3,803,800 281,156 761,935 20.03 638,725 17.19
Sewer 1,510,000 151,299 260,657 17.26 310,919 20.27
Solid Waste 1,917,000 178,626 409,998 21.39 388,404 22.22
Storm Water 300,000 52,495 90,073 30.02 84,401 35.92
Water 1 745000 126974 323 801 18.56 266313 15.71
9 275 800 790,550 1 846 464 19.91 1 688 762 18.92
Total Revenues 17,913,787 1,114,079 2,595,862 14.49 2,118,022 12.52
CITY OF FARMINGTON
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
MARCH 31, 2006
25.00 % Year Complete
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GENERAL FUNO $ $ $
Legislative 68,350 5,601
Administration 491,929 39,157
Elections 19,220 1
Communications 71,211 6,401
Human Resources 215,228 23,616
Information Technology 117,716 20,153
Finance 457,719 57,501
Planning 178,539 18,239
Building Inspection 438,673 45,685
Community Development 180,809 19,127
Police Administration 643,261 65,471
Patrol Services 1,656,674 154,215
Investigation Services 374,145 41,312
Emergency Management 5,200 18
Fire 486,648 36,969
Rescue 44,358 8,569
Engineering 278,815 26,242
G.I.S. 500-
Streets 510,576 37,378
Snow Removal 94,263 13,056
Signal Maint 115,600 10,282
Natural Resources 76,632 9,129
Park Maint 443,348 36,694
Building Maint 150,439 9,510
Recreation Programs 436,074 33,458
Transfers Out 207 530 51,882
Total General Fund
7 763 457
769 666
SPECIAL REVENUE
HRA Operating
Police Forfeitures Fund
Park Improvement Fund
Senior Center
Swimming Pool
Ice Arena
40,000
8,000
415,000
158,538
139,492
329 341
1 090 371
97,581
186
36,525
14,273
1,177
39416
189 158
ENTERPRISE FUNOS
Liquor Operations
Sewer
Solid Waste
Storm Water
Water Utility
3,812,398
1,505,743
2,030,008
335,066
1 432 823
9116038
346,826
109,275
128,494
24,101
74562
683,258
1,642,082
Total Expenditures
17,969,866
24,307
87,060
3
13,059
45,667
30,887
114,357
38,265
88,081
38,905
119,302
329,887
87,388
37
66,605
16,490
64,803
83,356
42,480
20,395
20,017
79,812
27,605
77,997
51.882
1 568,647
102,216
376
78,234
32,274
3,261
81 595
297.956
852,082
292,623
330,849
94,714
149,797
1,720065
3,586,668
%
35.56
17.70
0.00
18.34
21.22
26.24
24.98
21.43
20.08
21.52
18.55
19.91
23.36
0.71
13.69
37.17
23.24
0.00
16.33
45.07
17.64
26.12
18.00
18.35
17.89
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20.21
255.54
4.70
18.85
20.36
2.34
24.78
27.33
22.35
19.43
16.30
28.27
10.45
18.87
19.96
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22,886
107,580
16,169
46,797
16,287
108,723
37,286
90,273
21,107
163,939
351,578
62,130
1,075
58,657
9,280
67,018
59
88,199
64,228
20,061
10,675
73,442
27,746
74,563
53 250
1 593 008
4,777
348
38,410
31,228
3,328
88.700
166,791
636,110
265,155
311,398
62,966
121.151
1 396,780
3,156,579
%
34.08
23.62
0.00
22.81
23.97
15.11
26.28
21.42
22.19
13.28
27.15
23.16
22.38
20.67
13.77
21.53
23.56
0.60
18.66
62.40
19.00
18.97
18.04
17.56
19.85
25.00
22.37
11.35
4.32
7.27
21.04
2.33
35.89
14.94
17.86
17.20
17.59
15.71
10.62
16.60
18.96
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, and Acting City Administrato~
Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director
FROM:
SUBJECT:
School and Conference - Human Resources
DATE:
April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
The annual Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute for Human Resource Professionals and
Attorneys will be attended on Monday and Tuesday, May 22 and 23, 2006.
DISCUSSION
The Employment Law Institute provides Human Resource professionals the opportunity to attend
seminars on the latest developments in employment law. The conference is designed to increase the
skills and knowledge of the participants by offering continuing education credits to maintain various
professional certifications. It is also an opportunity for attendees to participate in peer discussions
about the challenges public employers face when dealing with a wide range of complex employment
law issues.
BUDGET IMPACT
The cost of this conference is $595.00 and is provided for in the 2006 budget.
ACTION REOUESTED
For information only.
Respectfully submitted,
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Human Resources Director
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, and Acting City Administrator ~
FROM: Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding - Police Sergeants Association
DATE: April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum has been prepared to update Council on the status of the City's memorandum of
understanding with the Police Sergeants Association.
DISCUSSION
The City has had a memorandum of understanding with the Police Sergeants Association that affords
them the same terms and conditions of employment as the patrol officers. Essentially, the attached
memorandum provides the police sergeants with the same terms and conditions of employment as the
patrol officers unless specifically changed in the memorandum of understanding.
As you recall, the City reached a collective bargaining agreement with the patrol officers bargaining
unit effective January I, 2006. This agreement provides for a two and three quarter percent (2.75%)
wage adjustment effective January I for both 2006 and 2007. The agreement also provides for a two
percent wage adjustment effective January I, 2008 and an additional two percent wage adjustment
effective July I, 2008.
The City will continue to contribute a flat rate amount for group insurance provided by the City. This
contribution amount will remain at $690.00 per month for 2006 and increase to $720.00 per month
for 2007. There will be an insurance re-opener to determine the City contribution for 2008.
The term length of this memorandum of understanding coincides with the length of the LELS
collective bargaining agreement.
BUDGET IMPACT
Settlement costs are provided for in the 2006 budget.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the attached memorandum of understanding for the Police Sergeants.
Respectfully submitted,
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Human Resources Director
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FARMINGTON
and
FARMINGTON POLICE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
The City of Farmington recognizes the Police Sergeants as a separate collective bargaining unit and
as such, this memorandum of agreement renews the agreement with the Sergeants as outlined in the
following paragraphs.
I. Except as included in this memorandum, the Sergeants are to receive the same terms and
conditions for employee as afforded to the Police Officers in the LELS collective bargaining
agreement. This has commonly been referred to as a "me too" agreement.
2. The Sergeants, by separate agreement (see attached), agree to participate in the Post
Employment Health Savings Plan through the Minnesota State Retirement System.
3. The City provides legal representation for the Sergeants provided there is not any misconduct
on the part of the Sergeants. However, if the city decided to make a settlement and the
Sergeants did not want to settle, the Sergeants would then have to hire their own
representation.
4. The term of this memorandum will coincide with the term of the current LELS collective
bargaining agreement (January 1,2006 through December 31,2008). At the end of that term,
the Sergeants may either request to renew this memorandum or may request to negotiate their
own contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement on this I th day of April
2006.
For The City of Farmington
For the Police Sergeants Association
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FARMINGTON
AND
FARMINGTON POLICE SERGEANTS
Whereas, the City of Farmington and the Farmington Police Sergeants, wish to enter into
an agreement regarding a Health Care Savings Plan for the Farmington Police
Department Sergeants. And whereas, the City of Farmington and the Farmington Police
Department Sergeants agree to the following regarding the implementation of the Health
Care Savings Plan:
I) The Farmington Police Dept. Sergeants have agreed to the following:
2) Farmington Police Dept. Sergeants whose appointment started during the following
dates will have the corresponding amounts deducted from their bi-weekly wages
and put into a Health Care Savings Plan agreed to by both the City of Farmington
and the Farmington Police Department Sergeants:
START DATE
On or before 12/31/2004
1/112005 to present date
DEDUCTION
$ 3 0 per pay period
$ 100 per pay period
It is agreed that the terms of this Letter of Understanding shall be incorporated into
the agreement the City of Farmington and the Farmington Police Department
Sergeants have between them.
FOR THE CITY OF FARMINGTON
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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Mayor, Councilmembers, and Acting City Administrator~
Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Appointment Recommendation - 3/4 Time Building Inspector
DATE:
April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
The recruitment and selection process for the appointment of a 3/4 time Building Inspector has been
completed.
DISCUSSION
After a thorough review by the Community Development Department and the Human Resources
Office, a contingent offer of employment has been made to Marek Kopec, subject to ratification by
the City Council.
Mr. Kopec has a RA. in Business and has taken course work for the Building Official Certification.
He has several years of experience in construction work and landscaping, and meets the qualifications
for this position.
BUDGET IMPACT
Funding for this position is authorized in the 2006 budget.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the appointment of Mr. Marek Kopec as a 3/4 Time Building Inspector in the Department of
Community Development effective on April 18, 2006.
Respectfully submitted,
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I Brenda Wendlandt, SPHR
Human Resources Director
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.cLfarmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, Acting City Administrator ~
Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Approve Easement Acquisition - Spruce Street Extension project
DATE:
April 17,2006
INTRODUCTION
Staff has completed easement acquisition negotiations with Jim Allen, owner of the property on the
south side ofthe Spruce Street extension project.
DISCUSSION
A permanent roadway easement and temporary construction easement is needed for the extension of
Spruce Street on the south side of the road extension.
BUDGET IMPACT
The total amount negotiated for the easement acquisitions for this property is $8,000.00. This
amount is consistent with information received from the City's land appraiser. The detailed property
settlement information is available for review at Council's request.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve by motion the acquisition of the above referenced easements for the Spruce Street Extension
project.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Lee M. Mann, P .E.
Director of Public W orkslCity Engineer
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Council Members, Acting City Administrator ~
Lee Smick, AICP, City Planner
Jennifer Collova, Natural Resource Specialist ~
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Wetland Alteration Permits - Riverbend Phase Two Development, Spruce
Street Extension Project
DATE:
April 17,2006
INTRODUCTION
The Riverbend Final Plat was approved by the City Council on August I, 2005. The Spruce Street
Extension Project was awarded by the City Council on April 3, 2006. A wetland alteration permit is
required when projects impact waterlwetland resources regulated by local, state and federal agencies
implementing the MN Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) of 1991.
DISCUSSION
Riverbend Phase Two
According to the permit application, this project is in the second phase of residential development.
This phase will consist of approximately 80 single-family lots. Excavation will impact 26,838 square
feet of one Type I "Utilize" wetland. Proposed replacement will be on-site with the construction of a
45,808 square-foot new wetland area (New Wetland Credits) adjacent to North Creek and 26,838 of
Public Value Credits from on-site storm water ponding to meet the 2: I requirement.
Spruce Street
According to the permit application, for this project the construction of a street and bridge crossing
the Vermillion River will impact 1.52 acres of Type I floodplain wetland. Replacement will be from
the purchase of3.04 acres of wetland credit from private wetland bank account #1144 which is within
the same minor watershed.
A Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) was held on April 7, 2006. The TEP panel discussed these
permit applications and forwards a recommendation for approval of both applications. Ben Meyer of
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, the City's consultant, has also reviewed the wetland
alteration permit applications and recommends approval of the permits (see attached).
ACTION REQUESTED
I. Approve the Wetland Alteration Permit for Riverbend Phase Two Development with the
following conditions: I) Wetland mitigation site monitoring reports are required to be submitted
yearly, up to five years as per WCA Rule. 2) Monitoring of avoided wetlands, A, B, C, E, and F,
shall be included with the yearly reports. 3) A wetland delineation will be required for these wetlands
at the end of the monitoring period.
2. Approve the Wetland Alteration Permit for the Spruce Street Extension with the following
condition: No wetland impacts may commence until the applicant receives a copy of the fully signed
and executed "Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits," signed by the BWSR wetland bank
administrator certifying that the wetland bank credits have been debited.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Lee Smick, AICP
City Planner
Jennifer Collova
Natural Resource Specialist
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Memo
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e Rosene
"'till Anderlik &
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Engineers & Architects
To: Lee Smick and Jen Collova
From: Ben Meyer
Re: Wetland Conservation Act Recommendations for: Spruce Street Extension and
Riverbend Development
Date: April 11, 2006
For April 17, 2006 City Council consent agenda: recommendation for Wetland
Replacement Plan Applications
1. City of Farmington, Spruce Street Extension
Wetland Replacement Plan Application for construction of a street and bridge crossing
the Vermillion River that will impact 1.52 acres of Type 1 floodplain wetland.
Replacement will be from the purchase of 3.04 acres of wetland credit from private
wetland bank account #1144 which is within the same minor watershed.
Recommendation:
Approval of the Wetland Replacement Plan with conditions. Conditions: 1) No
wetland impacts may commence until the applicant receives a copy of the fully signed
and executed "Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits," signed by the BWSR
wetland bank administrator certifying that the wetland bank credits have been debited.
2. Homes by Chase, Riverbend Development Phase II
Wetland Replacement Plan Application for excavation impact of 0.62 acres of Type 1
wetland to construct a stormwater pond. Replacement will be on-site via creation of 1.05
acres of Type 2/3 wetland and 0.62 acres of upland buffer.
Recommendation:
Approval of the Wetland Replacement Plan with conditions. Conditions: 1) Wetland
mitigation site monitoring reports are required to be submitted yearly, up to five years as
per WCA Rule. 2) Monitoring of avoided wetlands, A, B, C, E, and F, shall be included
with the yearly reports. 3) A wetland delineation will be required for these wetlands at the
end of the monitoring period.
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc.
2335 West Highway 36 . 51. Paul, MN 55113. Phone: 651-636-4600. Fax: 651-636-1311
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmineton, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
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Mayor, Council Members, Acting City Administrator I
FROM:
Ken Lewis, Building Official
SUBJECT:
First Quarter 2006 New Construction Report and Population Estimate
DATE:
April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
The following report summarizes the new construction permits issued during the first quarter of 2006 and
the first quarter population estimate.
DISCUSSION
First Quarter Building Permit Information: During the first quarter of the 2006 building construction
season (January 1st through March 31st), the City issued 38 new single-family detached housing permits
and 44 new multi-family permits, for a total of82 new 1st quarter housing permits. Construction valuation
for the single-family and multi-family homes totaled $7,828,000 and $6,343,700, respectively.
The average building valuation of the single-family homes during the first quarter of 2006 was $206,000,
up from $198,439 during the fourth quarter of 2005.The average building valuation of the townhome
units during the first quarter of 2006 was $144,175, up from $125,940 during the fourth quarter of 2005.
(Note that the valuation averages do not represent the average sale price or average market value of the
homes in question, since they do not include the value of the lot or any amenities added to the home that
are not part of the building code formula).
Year-End Population Estimate:
At the beginning of 2003, City staff decided that each quarterly building permit report should also include
an updated population estimate for the City of Farmington. After discussing several methods of
calculating population, a decision was made to base our population estimates on Certificates of
Occupancy rather than upon building permits. Building permit activity is not a "real time" reflection of
actual population, given the "lag time" between the issuance of the permit and the actual occupancy of the
dwelling unit (i.e., the time required to construct, market and sell the home).
Accordingly, staff started with the City population as of April 1,2000 (as determined by the U.s. Census
Bureau) and then determined the number of Certificates of Occupancy [C.O.s] issued by the City since
that date, The number of C.O.s was multiplied by 2.95, which was (according to the 2000 Census) the
average number of occupants per Farmington dwelling unit. The resulting calculations are as
follows:
14,728
+ 1888
16,616
+ 336
16,952
+ 525
17,477
+ 434
17,911
+ 371
18,282
+ 260
18,542
+ 241
18,783
+ 371
19,154
+ 200
19,354
+ 104
19,458
+ 145
19,603
+ 62
19,665
+ 77
19,742
+ 68
19,810
+ 157
19,967
Estimated Population as of 1/1/02
= 640 Certificates of Occupancy issued for 2002 X 2. 95
Estimated Population as of 1/1/03
= 114 Certificates of Occupancy issued for the period 1/1/03 to 3/31/03 X 2.95
Estimated Population as of March 31, 2003
= 178 Certificates of Occupancy issued for the period from 4/1/03 to 6/30/03 X 2.95
Estimated Population as of June 30, 2003
= 147 Certificates of Occupancy issued for the period from 7/1/03 to 9/30/03 X 2.95
Estimated Population as of September 30, 2003
= 126 Certificates of Occupancy issued for the period from 10/1/03 to 12/31/03 X 2.95
Estimated Population as of December 31, 2003
= 88 Certificates of Occupancy issued for the period from 1/1/04 to 3/31/04 X 2.95
Estimated Population as of March 31, 2004
= 82 Certificates of Occupancy issued for the period from 4/1/04 to 6/30/04 X 2.95
Estimated Population as of June 30, 2004
= 126 Certificates of Occupancy issued for the period from 7/1/04 to 9/30/04 X 2.95
Estimated Population as of September 30, 2004
= 68 Certificates of Occupancy issued for the period from 10/1/04 to 12/31/04 X 2.95
Estimated Population as of Decem ber 31, 2004
= 35 Certificates of Occupancy issued for the period from 1/1/05 to 3/31/05 X 2.95
Estimated Population as of March 31, 2005
= 49 Certificates of Occupancy issued for the period from 4/1/05 to 6/30/05 X 2.95
Estimated Population as of June 30, 2005
= 21 Certificates of Occupancy issued for the period from 7/1/05 to 9/30/05 X 2.95
Estimated Population as of September 30,2005
= 26 Certificates of Occupancy issued for the period from 10/1/05 to 12/31/05 X 2.95
Estimated population as of December 31,2005
= 23 units brought in by annexation for the period from 10/1/05 to 12/31/05 X 2.95
Estimated population as of December 31,2005
= 53 Certificate of Occupancy issued for the period from 1/1/06 to 3/31/06 X 2.95
Estimated population as of March 31, 2006
ACTION REQUIRED
This item is informational in nature. No action is required.
Respectfully Submitted,
;t::c1ewri<1
Ken Lewis
Building Official
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, Acting City Administrator~
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Lena Larson, Public Works Administrative Assistant'p
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Approving Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County
DATE:
April 17,2006
INTRODUCTION
Attached is a proposed joint powers agreement between the City of Farmington and Dakota County
to conduct a project to enhance recycling in the City of Farmington.
DISCUSSION
The City's Recycling and Curbside Cleanup Day Services Agreement with Dick's
SanitationlLakeville Sanitary expires in December of this year. In recent years there have been some
significant developments in the recycling industry (eg. single sort recycling). Dakota County is
proposing a Joint Powers Agreement with the City to hire a consultant to perform a process
improvement analysis on the City's current recycling contract and to develop a new contract to
strengthen recycling activities.
BUDGET IMPACT
It is anticipated that the total consultant project costs will be approximately $30,000 and Dakota
County will reimburse Farmington for consultant project costs in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
The City's portion will be funded through the Solid Waste budget.
ACTION REQUESTED
Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City to enter into the Joint Powers Agreement with
Dakota County.
Respectfully submitted,
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<Lena Larsofl"(
Public WorkS Administrative Assistant
cc: file
RESOLUTION NO. R -06
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH DAKOTA COUNTY FOR
AN ENHANCED CITYWIDE CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTRACT
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Farmington, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the I ih day of April
2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Members present:
Members absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Recycling and Curbside Cleanup Day Services Agreement expIres III
December of this year; and,
WHEREAS, Dakota County is willing to participate in the cost of a process improvement
analysis on the City's recycling system and develop a new contract to strengthen recycling
activities in the City of Farmington.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota
County for an Enhanced Citywide Curbside Recycling Contract, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the City Clerk, is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Administrator is hereby authorized
and directed to execute and forward the Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for an
Enhanced Citywide Curbside Recycling Contract.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
17th day of April 2006.
Mayor
Attested to the
day of
,2006.
Acting City Administrator
SEAL
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF DAKOTA
AND FARMINGTON FOR AN ENHANCED CITYWIDE CURBSIDE
RECYCLING CONTRACT
his joint powers agreement (Agreement) is made and entered into between the County of Dakota, a political subdivision
of the State of Minnesota (County), and the City of Farmington (Farmington), for purposes of conducting a project to
advance waste reduction, recycling, and recovery through an enhanced citywide recycling contract within Farmington, the
results of which will be used by both parties.
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 04-528 (November 14, 2004), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners
approved the 2005-2024 Regional/Dakota County Solid Waste Master Plan (Master Plan); and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan strategies including those relating to government leadership and reinvigorating
residential recycling are being implemented in 2006; and
WHEREAS, the County routinely cooperates with all municipalities, including the City of Farmington (Farmington),
on waste reduction and recycling activities through the Community Funding Program; and
WHEREAS, Farmington contracts with a hauler for citywide (residential and commercial) collection and
transportation of recyclables; and
WHEREAS, Farmington's recycling contract will expire in December 2006; and
WHEREAS, Farmington will enter into a contract and pay for a solid waste consultant to perform a process
improvement analysis on the city's current municipality-wide recycling contract and to develop a new contract to
strengthen recycling activities; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the total consultant project costs will be approximately $30,000; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County will reimburse Farmington for consultant project costs in an amount not to exceed
15,000; and
WHEREAS, Farmington reserves the right not to proceed if the contract amount for consultant services exceeds
$30,000; and
WHEREAS, the results of the project may be used by other public and private entities to enhance reduction and
recycling efforts in waste and/or recycling collection contracts; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County and Farmington are both governmental units with authority to enter into a joint
powers agreement in accordance with Minn. Stat. ~ 471.59; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to identify the duties and responsibilities of the County and
Farmington related to the Recycling Contract Demonstration Project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained in this Agreement the parties
agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 - PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to identify the roles and responsibilities of Farmington and Dakota County to establish a
recycling contract demonstration project in Farmington (Recycling Contract Demonstration Project), where Farmington will
act as contract manager with an independent contractor performing the Recycling Contract Demonstration Project
services, and where the County will reimburse Farmington for consultant services costs for the Recycling Contract
Demonstration Project, in amount not to exceed $15,000.
ARTICLE 2 - TERM
he term of this Agreement, will be from the date of the execution of the parties until the date of the completion or
termination of Recycling Contract Demonstration Project services or October 31,2008 whichever occurs last, in
accordance with the contract between Farmington and the Contractor for such services. The time frame to complete
tasks on the project may be extended by mutual agreement of Farmington and the Contractor without a formal
amendment to the to this Agreement.
ARTICLE 3 - ROLES & FINANCIAL PAYMENT BY THE PARTIES
-armington will enter into a contract with an independent Contractor to perform the Recycling Contract Demonstration
roject. Farmington agrees to act as contract manager and fiscal agent for the Recycling Contract Demonstration Project.
Farmington and County roles include, but are not limited to:
Farminqton Roles and Responsibilities:
.
Farmington will enter into a contract and pay for consultant project costs with an independent consultant to perform
an evaluation of the city's current Curbside Recycling and Cleanup Day Services Contract for curbside collection,
transportation of recyclables generated from city owned and operated buildings, residents and businesses in
Farmington and other city sponsored recycling activities in the community (e.g., cardboard drop off).
Provide a cross-functional team necessary for the Contractor to perform an evaluation of the current citywide
Curbside Recycling and Cleanup Day Services contract and other city sponsored recycling activities in the
community (e.g., cardboard drop off), develop a new Recycling Contract based on the findings of the evaluation and
monitor the success of the Recycling Contract following execution.
Incorporate waste reduction, including organic waste diversion as goals of the project, as appropriate.
Consider restructuring current waste management systems and relationships with contractors to achieve waste
reduction, recycling, and cost reduction goals through the recycling contract.
Provide the County copies of project data, reports and results at no cost to the County.
.
.
.
.
.
Provide opportunities for and allow the County to participate in project milestones, including but not limited to
providing recommendations on evaluation findings, contract Request for Proposals development, and consultant
and recycling contract development.
Providing an opportunity for the County to participate in project meetings, including at least one meeting with
Farmington and the Contractor following successful execution of a recycling contract to discuss opportunities,
challenges and barriers of the project.
Sharing the results of the process with the County for purposes of disseminating the information to other public and
private entities and participate in this information dissemination.
.
.
.
Monitoring recycling contract impacts for a minimum of 1-year following execution of contract and share this
information with the County.
.
Retain authority for final decisions on project activities, and share decision-making processes and findings with the
County in the event that Contractor and County recommendations are not incorporated.
Dakota County Roles and Responsibilities:
.
Participate in Farmington's cross-functional team, as appropriate and provide recommendations in milestone events
such as providing recommendations on evaluation findings, consultant and recycling contract development and
attend meetings. The County will provide recommendations in a timely manner, as mutually agreed upon by
Farmington and the County.
.
Promote Recycling Contract Demonstration project findings to other public and private entities, as appropriate.
Reimburse Farmington Contractor costs, in an amount not to exceed $15,000 following successful execution of the
independent contractor Recycling Contract or before December 31, 2006, whichever is later.
.
ARTICLE 4 - LIABLE FOR OWN ACTS
Each party to this Agreement shall be liable for the acts of their own agents, volunteers or employees and the results
lereof to the extent authorized by law and shall not be responsible for the acts of the other party, its agents, volunteers or
mployees. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to permit stacking of benefits or joint and several liabilities. It is
understood and agreed that the provisions of the Municipal Tort Claims Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 466, and other applicable
laws govern liability arising from the parties' acts or omissions. Each Party warrants that they are able to comply with the
aforementioned indemnity requirements through an insurance or self-insurance program and that each has minimum
coverage consistent with the liability limits contained in Minn. Stat. Ch. 466.
ARTICLE 5 - TERMINATION
- armington reserves the right not to proceed if the contract amount for consultant services exceeds $30,000. Either party
lay terminate this Agreement for cause upon 30 days written notice to the other party.
ARTICLE 6 - AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES
The following named persons are designated the authorized representatives of parties for purposes of this Agreement.
These persons have authority to bind the party they represent and to consent to modifications, except that, the authorized
representatives shall have only the authority specifically or generally granted by their respective governing boards.
Notification required to be provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided to the following named persons and
addresses unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, or in a modification of this Agreement.
To Farmington:
Peter Herlofsky
City Administrator
Farmington City Hall
Farmington, MN 55024
To the County:
Gregory J. Konat, Director
Physical Development Division
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Telephone: 952-891-7034
I addition, notification to the County regarding breach or termination shall be provided to the office of the Dakota County
ttorney, 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, Minnesota 55033.
ARTICLE 7 - LIAISONS
To assist the parties in the day-to-day performance of this Agreement and to develop service, ensure compliance and
provide ongoing consultation, a liaison shall be designated by the County and Farmington. The parties shall keep each
other continually informed, in writing, of any change in the designated liaison. At the time of execution of this Agreement,
the following persons are the designated liaisons:
County Liaison: Lori Frekot
Telephone: 952-891-7002
Email Address:loriJrekot@co.dakota.mn.us
Farmington Liaison: Lena Larson
Telephone: 651-463-1622
Email address:LLarson@CI.FARMINGTON.MN.US
ARTICLE 8 - OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT
Both the County and Farmington may use the work products of the Contract between Farmington and the independent
Contractor for use, as each deem appropriate.
ARTICLE 9 - MODIFICATIONS
Any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement shall only be valid when they
have been reduced to writing, signed by authorized representatives of parties.
ARTICLE 10 - SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable. If any part of this Agreement is rendered void, invalid, or
nenforceable, such rendering shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement unless the
art or parts that are void, invalid or otherwise unenforceable shall substantially impair the value of the entire Agreement
with respect to either party.
ARTICLE 11 - MERGER
This Agreement is the final expression of the agreement of the parties and the complete and exclusive statement of the
terms agreed upon, and shall supersede all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. There are no
representations, warranties, or stipulations, either oral or written, not contained in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract on the date(s) indicated below.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA
Date of Signature
By
Gregory J. Konat, Director
Physical Development Division
APPROVAL AS TO FORM
Assistant County Attorney Date
ounty Board Resolution No. 06-143
City of Farmington
(I represent and warrant that I am authorized by law to
execute this Agreement and legally bind the City of
Farmington.)
Date of Signature
By
[print name]
[title]
City of Farmington
K:K06-93
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, City Council and Acting City AdministratorW
FROM:
Kevin Carroll, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:
King Annexation Petition (1.94 acres)
Olson/Garvey Annexation Petitions (53.89,53.90 and 54.04 acres)
Mock Annexation Petition (2.5 acres)
DATE:
April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
The City Council recently indicated a desire to have any pending annexation petitions placed on
a Council agenda for discussion.
DISCUSSION
The City Council and the City's Management Team (i.e., the Acting City Administrator and the
Department Directors) participated in a goal-setting meeting on Friday, March 10, 2006.
Annexation was one of the many topics that were discussed at that time. During the discussion
of annexation-related issues, the City Council members indicated that they would like to have
any pending annexation petitions placed on the agenda for consideration at a future City Council
meeting. The Council also indicated that any affected township(s) should be notified of the
Council's intention to discuss such petitions at an upcoming meeting.
Notice to Affected Townships
An annexation petition (attached) involving one parcel of property in Empire Township is
currently pending. The 1.94-acre parcel in question is owned by David and Gina King. The Chair
of the Empire Town Board has been advised of the City Council's intention to discuss the King
matter at the April 17 City Council meeting. (Annexation-related issues involving Empire
Township and the City of Farmington have, for the last few years, typically been discussed by a
joint six-member appointed body before they have been presented to the Township or the City
for formal action. This appointed group is known as the Empire-Farmington Planning Advisory
Committee, or "EF-PAC." The next scheduled meeting of the EF-PAC will be on May 24,
2006.)
Annexation-related issues involving Castle Rock Township and the City of Farmington have
recently been discussed by a joint six-member appointed body known as the "Farmington-Castle
Rock Discussion Group." At a Discussion Group meeting that was held on March 28,2006, the
three Castle Rock Township representatives on the Discussion Group were notified of the City
Council's intention to discuss pending annexation petitions at an upcoming meeting. A copy of
this Memo was also given to the Castle Rock Representatives at a subsequent Discussion Group
meeting on April 12, 2006. The two pending Castle Rock Township annexation petitions are as
follows:
1. A parcel consisting of approximately 161.83 acres owned by Bryce and Carole Olson.
Colin Garvey has indicated that he has a contractual right to purchase the parcel from the
owners. The Olsons and Mr. Garvey have provided the City with a drawing (attached) that
divides the parcel into three sections, each of which is under the statutory 60-acre "ceiling" on
annexations by ordinance. They have submitted separate annexation petitions (attached) for each
of the three parcels.
2. A 2.5 acre parcel owned by Terry and Linda Mock (see attached petition and map).
In summary, the affected townships have been notified of the City Council's plan to discuss the
attached annexation petitions at the Council's meeting on April 17, 2006, as requested by the
City Council.
Provosed Annexation Involving Empire Townshiv (Kinf! vroverty)
The proposed annexation of the King property has been discussed at several prior EF-PAC
meetings. The Empire Township representatives on the EF-P AC have indicated that they are not
opposed to the proposed annexation. The proposed annexation has also been discussed at several
meetings of the Empire Town Board, including one that I attended. The Town Board has
indicated that it is not opposed to the annexation. The City Attorney has been asked to prepare a
draft of a Joint Resolution regarding the orderly annexation of the property. The current plan is
to put the Joint Resolution on the agenda for a City Council meeting as soon as it is clear that (a)
the property owner is aware of the costs that will be involved in connecting to City sewer and
water, and (b) the property owner is willing to incur such expenses, and (c) providing City
services to the property will be feasible (it currently appears that providing services to the King
property will be contingent upon the configuration and installation of utility services on the
recently-annexed Sauber property, which is located directly across CSAH 66 from the King
property) .
Proposed Annexations Involvinf! Castle Rock Townshiv (Olson/Garvev vrovertv. Mock provertv)
The proposed annexations involving the Olson/Garvey property and the Mock property were not
previously submitted to the City Council for formal action, for reasons that included the
following:
I. During the 2004 MUSA review process, neither the MUSA Review Committee nor
the Planning Commission recommended that the Olson/Garvey property be added to
the City's MUSA area.
2. The MUSA Phasing Plan that the City Council adopted on November 15, 2004 did
not add the Olson/Garvey property to the City's MUSA area, nor did it indicate that
MUSA would be granted immediately upon annexation of the property.
3. There were, and still are, unresolved questions regarding whether, when and how City
water and sewer can or will be extended to serve the properties in question. Although
drafts of system plan updates for the southeast region have been completed, the
updates have not yet been formally considered by or approved by the City Council.
4. Informal and ongoing discussions have been taking place between Farmington and
Castle Rock Township representatives regarding the possibility of entering into a
long-term Orderly Annexation Agreement. City Council members have been actively
involved in such discussions since their inception. City staff members have been
under the impression that the City Council (or at least a majority thereof) did not want
to formally consider or take action on any proposed annexation by ordinance and/or
any contested annexation until it could be determined whether an Orderly Annexation
Agreement could be achieved.
Guidance from the City Council regarding its preferred handling of pending and future
annexation petitions is desired.
ACTION REQUESTED
Discuss and provide direction to City staff.
cc: Bryce and Carole Olson
Colin Garvey
Terry and Linda Mock
Empire Township
Castle Rock Township
David and Gina King
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
In the Matter of the Petition by bi\lJ \C~ 4 C';'j(\/':->, ~\ no, /"s/ - 'f1o0 '- (,,3 '87
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Property Owner(s) for annexation of land to the City of Farmington pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 414
To: The City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota
Copies to:
Dakota County Board of Commissioners
1590 West Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
Minnesota Planning
Municipal Boundary Adjustments
658 Cedar Street, Suite 300
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Town Board of El"'"l'\.p\ re
Township
By signature hereunder, petitioner(s) affirm that he/she (they) is (are):
--1L- the sole property owner(s) of the area proposed for annexation; or
_ all of the property owners of the area proposed for annexation; or
_ a majority of the property owners of the area proposed for annexation.
It is hereby requested that the City of Farmington annex the property herein described and now
located in the Town of r~p~ r-E , Dakota County, Minnesota: (Provide the legal
description of the property, parcels of property of area proposed for annexation; provide
attachments containing the legal description if it is too long for inclusion in this space.
Where petition is filed by residents or property owner(s):
1) list the number of petitioners required by statute to commence this annexation
proceeding: 5
2) list the number of petitioners who have signed the petition: fA
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The property is platted.
Note: Before your property can be annexed, Minnesota Law requires that a public hearing be
held preceded by at least 30 days written notice by certified mail to the Town or Towns in which
the property is located and to all landowners within and contiguous to the area proposed for
annexation.
The costs incurred by the City in identifying the persons to whom this notice is to be mailed and
the mailing list itself will be charged to the petitioners and must be paid before the mailing goes
out.
The following documents/items must be attached with the Petition:
1.
Verification of ownership by a current commitment for title insurance, owners' and
encumbrancers' report, etc;
2.
Certificate verifying the Petition was served on all parties required under Minn. Stat. Ch.
414;
3.
Filing fee required under Minn. R. 6000.3400;
4.
Map of the annexation area required pursuant to 6000.0800 (c);
5.
City application fee.
Dated:
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Form No. 109-M-Personal Represent";,es's Deed (Rev 9.781
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No delinquent taxes; certificate of real
estate value receiyed; and transfer entered
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County Auditor
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STATE DEED TAX DUE HEREON: $_
Date: October 29
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(reserved for recording data)
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION
,
Randy Julian
, Grantor,
as Personal Representative of the Estate of Vivian C. Julian
D~cedent, single~ married 0 at the time of death, hereby convey's to David M. King
, Grantee(s), real property in Dakota
County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the South line of the Northwest Quarter (NWl/4), Section
Twenty-nine (29), Township One hundred fourteen (114), Range Nineteen (19), one
thousand sixty and four tenths (1060.4) feet East of the Southwest comer of said
Northwest Quarter (NWl/4); thence East along the South line of said Northwest"
Quarter (NWl/4) to its intersection with the centerline of Vermillion Road (S.A.R.'
No.6) a distance of four hundred seventy-seven and seventy-three hundredths
(477.73) feet; thence Northeasterly along the centerlin~ of ~aid.Vermillion,Roa4..to-
its intersection with a line parallel with and one hundredfif.tY (150) feet 'N' ~hh ot,t4e:'
South line of said Northwest Quarter (NW1I4); thence WeSt along said liIie'parallel .
with and one hundred fifty (150) feet North of the S6uth fueofs'aldNorthwest
Quarter (NWl/4), a distance of six hundred twenty-six and ninety-three hundredths
(626.93) feet to a point one hundred:fifty (150) feet North of and perpendicular to the
point of beginning, thence South one hundred fifty (150) feet to the point of
beginning, Dakota County, Minnesota, subject to S.A.R. No.6, according to the
Government Survey thereof
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PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
In the Matter of the Petition by
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Property Owner(s) for annexation ofland to the City of Farmington pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 414
To: The City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota
Copies to:
Dakota County Board of Commissioners
1590 West Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
Minnesota Planning
Municipal Boundary Adjustments
658 Cedar Street, Suite 300
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Town Board of CCt-s+Le \ZaGL Township
By signature hereunder, petitioner(s) affirm that he/she (they) is (are):
/ the sole property owner(s) of the area proposed for annexation; or
_ all ofthe property owners of the area proposed for annexation; or
a majority ofthe property owners of the area proposed for annexation.
It is her~by requested that the Cit;y./of Farmington annex the property ~erein describe? and now
located III the Town of C~S1l(, (2..0 dL~ , Dakota County, MInnesota: (ProvIde the legal
description of the property, parcels of property of area proposed for annexation; provide
attachments containing the legal description if it is too long for inclusion in this space.
Where petition is filed by residents or property owner(s):
1)
list the number of Detitioners required by statute to commence this annexation
proceeding: \ .
2)
list the number of petitioners who have signed the petition:
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Where the petition is filed by a municipality or town, identify the action taken by the goveming
body:
Resolution Number: Date:
Ordinance Number: Date:
Notice of Intent Date:
The area of the property proposed for annexation:
(Note: The size of the property will determine the manner and timing of the process for
considering this Petition.)
Less than 40 acres
_ More than 40 acres but less than or equal to
60 acres
More than 60 acres
More than 200 acres
v" Less than 200 acres
As to the property proposed for annexation, annexation is sought because the property is:
1.
2.
3. v
4.
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Owned by the City of Farmington
Completely surround by land within the Farmington City limits.
Abutting the City of Farmington on the N (S) W €)circle one) boundary.
The area to be annexed is 60 acres or less, AND the area to be annexed is not now
served by public sewer facilities and public sewer facilities are not otherwise
available. (Applicable only if all property owners join in the petition)
5.
After August 1, 1995, it has been approved by preliminary or final plat for
residential development lots averaging 21,780 square feet or less in area and is
land within two miles of the boundary of the City of Farmington
6.
Not abutting the City of Farmington, but is within an existing orderly annexation
area and all property owners join in the petition.
7.
40 acres in size or less and at least sixty percent (60%) ofthe property abuts the
City of Farmington.
8.
The property is not located within an area presently under consideration by the
City of Farmington or the Municipal Board for boundary adjustment.
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The property is platted.
Note: Before your property can be annexed, Mim1esota Law requires that a public hearing be
held preceded by at least 30 days written notice by certified mail to the Town or Towns in which
the property is located and to all landowners within and contiguous to the area proposed for
annexation.
The costs incurred by the City in identifying the persons to whom this notice is to be mailed and
the mailing list itself will be charged to the petitioners and must be paid before the mailing goes
out.
The following documents/items must be attached with the Petition:
1. Verification of ownership by a current commitment for title insurance, owners' and
encumbrancers' report, etc;
2. Certificate verifying the Petition was served on all parties required under Minn. Stat. Ch.
414;
3. Filing fee required under Minn. R. 6000.3400;
4. Map of the annexation area required pursuant to 6000.0800 (c);
5. City application fee.
Dated:
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PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
In the Matter of the Petition by fTi=~if avzd [,'/tdtt- /J-tC1C-~
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Property Owner(s) for annexation ofland to the City of Farmington pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 414
To: The City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota
Copies to:
Dakota County Board of Commissioners
1590 West Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
Minnesota Planning
Municipal Boundary Adjustments
658 Cedar Street, Suite 300
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Town Board of 6s-f/e-- t&cl:
Township
By signature hereunder, petitioner(s) affirm that he/she (they) is (are):
X the sole property owner(s) of the area proposed for annexation; or
_ all of the property owners of the area proposed for annexation; or
a majority of the property owners of the area proposed for annexation.
It is hereby requested that the City of Farmington annex the property herein described and now
located in the Town of dt5He t!6c k-1CU)~l~d.u'p, Dakota County, Minnesota: (Provide the legal
description of the property, parcels of property of area proposed for annexation; provide
att~<?lunents containing the legal description if it is too long, for inclusion in this space. . F
5..u:.-'lcn 5 T~w 11'3 !'?~A/G-E '3 2.5 tT?~~y>. 1Vt/,- 5 113 /~~ _3i.f(P~Z-(o Fr 0
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Where petItIOn IS filed by reSIdents or property owner(s):
1) list the number of petitioners required by statute to commence this annexation
proceeding:
2) list the number of petitioners who have signed the petition:
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Where the petition is filed by a municipality or town, identify the action taken by the governing
body:
Resolution Number:
Date:
Ordinance Number: Date:
Notice ofIntent Date:
The area of the property proposed for annexation:
(Note: The size of the property will determine the manner and timing of the process for
considering this Petition.)
X Less than 40 acres
_ More than 40 acres but less than or equal to
60 acres
More than 60 acres
More than 200 acres
Less than 200 acres
As to the property proposed for annexation, annexation is sought because the property is:
1.
Owned by the City of Farmil1gton
2.
Completely surround by land within the Farmington City limits.
Abutting the City of Farmington on the N S W E (circle one) boundary.
3.
4. X/
The area to be annexed is 60 acres or less, AND the area to be annexed is not now
served by public sewer facilities and public sewer facilities are not otherwise
available. (Applicable only if all property owners join in the petition)
5.
After August 1, 1995, it has been approved by preliminary or final plat for
residential development lots averaging 21,780 square feet or less in area and is
land within two miles of the boundary of the City of Fannington
6. _ Not abutting the City of Farmington, but is within an existing orderly annexation
area and all property owners join in the petition.
7. ,x' 40 acres in size or less and at least sixty percent (60%) of the property abuts the
City of Farmington.
8.
The property is not located within an area presently under consideration by the
City of Farmington or the Municipal Board for boundary adjustment.
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The property is platted.
Note: Before your property can be annexed, Minnesota Law requires that a public hearing be
held preceded by at least 30 days written notice by certified mail to the Town or Towns in which
the property is located and to all landowners within and contiguous to the area proposed for
annexation.
The costs incurred by the City in identifying the persons to whom this notice is to be mailed and
the mailing list itself will be charged to the petitioners and must be paid before the mailing goes
out.
The following documents/items must be attached with the Petition:
1. Verification of ownership by a current commitment for title insurance, owners' and
encumbrancers' report, etc;
2. Certificate verifying the Petition was served on all parties required under Minn. Stat. Ch.
4l4;
3. Filing fee required under Minn. R. 6000.3400;
4. Map ofthe annexation area required pursuant to 6000.0800 (c);
5. City application fee.
Dated:
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.. MUSA Allocated In 2009
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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Mayor, Council Members, \
Acting City Administrator
FROM:
Lee Smick, AICP
City Planner
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution - Swanson Acres Preliminary Plat
DATE:
April 17,2006
INTRODUCTION
Double E Development, LLC., Mark Emond and Jamie Elvestad, has submitted a Preliminary
Plat for the property located on the west side of Akin Road and north of Middle Creek Estates
(Exhibit 1). The current address of the property is 20441 Akin Road. Exhibit 2 shows an aerial
view of the property.
DISCUSSION
The developers are proposing seven single-family lots on 3.52 acres (153,378 square feet) in the
R-l Zoning District (Exhibit 3). Excluding the pond (15,754 square feet) and arterial road right-
of-way (Akin Road; 42,760 square feet) results in 94,864 net developable square feet or 2.18 net
acres, resulting in a net density of 3.2 units per acre. The 3.2 units/acre exceeds the Metropolitan
Council's requirement regarding densities at 3.0 units/acre and above. The Developer's
Narrative discusses the project in more detail (Exhibit 4).
Planning Commission Review - April]], 2006
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Swanson Acres
Preliminary Plat with the following contingencies:
1. The satisfaction of any engineering requirements including the construction plans for
grading, storm water and utilities.
2. The evergreen trees need to be changed to deciduous trees surrounding the pond.
3. The satisfaction of the Heritage Preservation Commission's requirements.
4. A demolition permit will need to be applied for by the developer to demolish the existing
home on the property.
Existing Conditions
The existing site topography shows a 48-foot fall from the west side of the property to the east
side of the property, creating an 11.8 % slope. The property is almost completely wooded
(Exhibit 2). Wetlands or floodplains do not exist on the property. An existing home is located
on the property; however, the developer proposes to demolish the structure before construction
begins. A demolition permit will need to be applied for by the developer.
Proposed Lot Sizes and Widths
The lot is located in the R-l Zoning District, which requires a minimum lot size of 10,000 square
feet and a minimum lot width of75 feet. The lot sizes and widths are proposed as follows:
Lot
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
Lot 4
Lot 5
Lot 6
Lot 7
Lot Size
13,424 sf
17,820 sf
10,839 sf
16,594 sf
10,050 sf
10,004 sf
16,133 sf
Lot Widths
96 feet
75 feet
75 feet
76 feet
76.7 feet
75 feet
89 feet
All of the lots sizes and widths meet the minimum standards of the R-l Zoning District.
Proposed Housing
The proposed housing construction will include one full-basement, one full-basement with a
walk-out and the remaining five lots will be full-basement splits with look-outs.
Parks & Recreation
The Parks & Recreation Director has determined that the developers will be required to submit
cash-in-lieu for park dedication requirements because the development is less that 5 acres in size
and contains only seven lots. Randy Distad, Parks & Recreation Director, has attached a letter
stating this information (Exhibit 5).
A trail currently exists on the east side of Akin Road. There are no adjacent existing trails or
sidewalks located on the west side of Akin Road, therefore, the developers will not be required to
install a sidewalk or trail on the west side of Akin Road.
Transportation
The preliminary plat shows seven lots arranged around a 235-foot long cul-de-sac that will
connect to Akin Road. The cul-de-sac length meets the requirements of the City Code. The cul-
de-sac roadway width is proposed at 32 feet measured from face of curb to face of curb within a
60-foot wide right-of-way. An 8% slope is proposed for the roadway at its highest point, leveling
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off at the entrance to Akin Road at 2.9%. The developers are proposing a 60-foot wide radius to
the cul-de-sac, which meets City requirements.
Landscape Plan
The Developer is proposing to install boulevard trees at 40-foot on center to comply with the
City Code (Exhibit 6). Additional trees are proposed surrounding the pond; however, the species
needs to be revised from evergreen trees to deciduous trees. Because of the need for the City to
maintain the pond, deciduous trees make equipment maneuvering easier than evergreen trees.
The deciduous trees need to be located on the top of the slope. The Developer will need to make
these revisions.
Engineering Review
A water main and sanitary sewer line currently exist on the west side of Akin Road, providing
readily available access to these utilities (Exhibit 7). A storm water pond is proposed at the north
end of the site adjacent to Akin Road in order to infiltrate surface water runoff from the existing
drainage ditch along the west side of Akin Road. An arched culvert currently exists under Akin
Road and will be utilized for both surface water runoff and drainage from the pond (Exhibit 8).
Retaining walls are proposed on the south and west property lines (Exhibit 9). The south walls
are proposed at heights up to 4 feet and the west walls are proposed at heights up to 10 feet. An
additional retaining wall is proposed for the east side of Lot 1 at a height up to 10 feet. Any
retaining wall over 4 feet in height needs to be structurally engineered. Due to the grading cut
into the slope for house construction, the developer is proposing to install a chain link fence on
the south and west property lines adjacent to the retaining walls. A 4-foot tall black vinyl chain
link fence needs to be installed on the Swanson Property adjacent to the cemetery's shared
property line.
Middle Creek Historic Cemetery - Heritage Landmark
As noted on the preliminary plat (Exhibit 3), the City of Farmington owns a cemetery at the
southwest corner of Swanson Acres. The Middle Creek Historic Cemetery was approved as a
City Landmark on February 18, 2003 by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). Per
Section 2-11-5 ofthe City Code, the following is required:
D) Development Projects: Every application for a preliminary or final plat,
variance or conditional use permit in relation to a significant historic property in
the City shall be reviewed by the HPC and their recommendation shall be
forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration in making their
recommendation to the City Council. In determining whether or not a project will
have an adverse effect upon a significant historic property, the HPC shall consider
the following factors:
1. Whether the development will substantially alter the appearance of an historic
building, site, structure, object or district so as to remove the features which
distinguish the historic property as a heritage landmark; and
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2. Whether the use of the property will destroy, disturb or endanger a known or
suspected archeological feature.
The HPC reviewed the development at a special meeting on April 4, 2006 to determine if the
"development will substantially alter the appearance of an historic site". The City's Heritage
Preservation Consultant, Bob Vogel, identified four issues that should be contingencies to the
approval ofthe Swanson Acres Preliminary Plat. The issues are as follows:
1. Mr. Vogel needs to be notified by the developer when grading near the cemetery
commences. He needs to monitor the grading on site to insure that the cemetery is
protected and if any possible burial sites on the Swanson Property are discovered that
grading is stopped immediately.
2. If work is not being done near the cemetery, the area should be flagged in order to protect
it from any construction activity.
3. A 4-foot tall black vinyl chain link fence is installed on the Swanson Property adjacent to
the cemetery's shared property line.
4. A 10-foot buffer setback will be required between the cemetery's property line and the
retaining wall and no work will be allowed within the buffer.
The HPC determined that the Swanson development would not visually intrude on the cemetery
and the chain link fence would buffer the historic cemetery.
ACTION REQUESTED
Adopt the attached resolution approving Swanson Acres Preliminary Plat contingent upon the
following:
1. The satisfaction of any engineering requirements including the construction plans for
grading, storm water and utilities.
2. The satisfaction of the Planning Division concerning the tree variety surrounding the
pond.
3. The satisfaction of the HPC requirements as stated above.
4. A demolition permit will need to be applied for by the developer to demolish the
existing home on the property.
Respectfully submitt
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City Planner
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RESOLUTION NO.
APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT
SWANSON ACRES
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 1 ih day of April,
2006 at 7 :00 P.M.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member _ seconded the following:
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat of Swanson Acres is now before the Council for review and
approval; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing of the Planning Commission was held on the 11 th day of April, 2006
after notice of the same was published in the official newspaper of the City and proper notice sent
to surrounding property owners; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended City Council approval of the
preliminary plat at its meeting held on the 11 th day of April, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the preliminary plat on April 17,2006;
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has rendered an opinion that the proposed plat can be feasibly
served by municipal service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YED that the above preliminary plat be approved with the
following conditions:
1. The satisfaction of any engineering requirements including the construction plans for
grading, storm water and utilities.
2. The satisfaction of the Planning Division concerning the tree variety surrounding the
pond.
3. The satisfaction of the HPC requirements as stated above.
4. A demolition permit will need to be applied for by the developer to demolish the existing
home on the property.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
17th day of April, 2006.
Mayor
Attested to the _ day of
2006.
Acting City Administrator
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmimnon.mn.us
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PLAT REVIEW APPLICATION
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Address: ZOS34 !3,.S('G..\1Ne Ave Fc:r."M'N5+~<U nN
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SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS (please attach)
o Names, Addresses and Phone numbers of all Owners
o Names, Addresses and Phone numbers of Land
SurveyorlEngineer
o Area Bounded By Description
o Total Gross Area
PLAT REVIEW OPTION
Preliminary & Final Plat:
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PROPERTY 10 NUMBER: 14-02500-010-03
2005 ESTIMATED MARKET VALUES (PAYABLE 2006)
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DOUBLE E DEVELOPMENT LLC
20534 BISCAYNE AVE W
FARMINGTON MN 55024
153,506 TOTAL SQ FT
3,52 TOTAL ACRES
14,432 ROAD RJW SQ FT
LOT SIZE
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LAND:
BUILDING:
TOTAL:
69,900
99,000
168,900
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 20441 AKIN RD W
FARMINGTON MN 55024
SCHOOL DISTRICT:
192
LOCATION
SW1/4 NE 1/4 SECTION 25-114-20
PAYABLE 2005 TAXES
PAYABLE 2006 HOMESTEAD STATUS: NON HOMESTEAD
NET TAX:
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS:
TOTAL TAX & SA:
1,457.72
842.26
2,299.98
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PAYABLE 2006 ASMNT USAGE:RESIDENTIAl
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February 23, 2006
RE: Preliminary Plat Submittal for Swanson Acres, (Double E Development)
Lee Smick
325 Oak Street
Farmington, Mn 55024
Dear Lee,
Double E Development has decided to submit an application for preliminary plat approval.
While we have received no written comments from the Planning Commision's discussion
about the sketch plan on February 14th, we understand the concerns to be: A. the amount
and height of the retaining wall and the fact that it must be engineered B. the lack of a fence
at the top of the retaining wall for protection and C. The high volume of tree removal
proposed.
The amount of retaining wall and tree removal is a function of the grading needed to
provide the buildable lots for the project. The existing topography indicates about 42 feet in
elevation difference from the west edge of the site down to Akin Road. Utilizing a
maximum road grade of 8% up from Akin Road, we are still unable to get high enough to
eliminate retaining walls and save trees. We are showing a fence to be placed on the top of
the walls for safety reasons. The developer understands all walls in excess of 4 feet in height
must be engineered. The developer intends to provide this information with the final plat
submittal when all the engineering construction drawings will be submitted.
The developer has considered the project carefully and the 7 lots proposed are needed to
make the project feasible. In fact they had to carefully reconsider the project when they
realized 8 lots was impossible. With the pond, only 7 conforming lots could be obtained.
During our phone conversation on or about January 27th, you had indicated there were
comments from your engineering department and that they would be put in a memo and the
memo would be sent to me. When I called you the day after the Planning Commission, you
said you would check with Engineering and have them get the memo to me. Neither the
developer nor I have received the memo yet.
You did give me the Erik Peters memo regarding drainage and pond issues dated February
1 st. His memo was based on the sketch plan that was originally submitted on or about
December 22, 2004. Since then per your verbal comments, the pond has been slightly
reconfigured. This reconfiguration was shown on the sketch plan that went to Planning
Commission.
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February 23, 2006
Per City Code 11-2-2 (as found at your website), we are submitting 15 copies of the
preliminary plat plans, 5 copies of the hydrology calculations and a list of property owners
located with 350 feet of the subject property. The developer will be submitting the required
fee as well.
We believe we have provided all the required information per City Code 11-3-2 (as found at
your website). It is our understanding that items listed under section D are to be provided
when deemed necessary by City Staff. Please let us know if any of these items are needed.
Thank you for considering our preliminary plat submittal. We realize this is a challenging
site. We looking forward to working with you and the Engineering staff. The developer and
I would be willing to meet to discuss any issues you may have.
Sincerely,
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Probe Engineering Co., Inc.
1000 E. 146th Street Ste. 240
Burnsville, Mn 55337
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ciJarmington.mn.us
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Farmington Planning Commission
FROM:
Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director
RE:
Comments on Swanson Acres Preliminary Plat
DATE:
March 2, 2006
BACKGROUND
Staff has reviewed the Swanson Acres Preliminary Plat (Plat).
DISCUSSION
It doesn't appear that the development needs to have any trails or sidewalks since there are not any
adjacent existing trails or sidewalks to connect to.
Since the development is less than five acres and contains only seven lots, staff feels that there isn't a
need to require land to be dedicated for a park. This development will be within the half mile radius
of both Pine Knoll Park and Middle Creek Park, which is the standard that the City follows
residential development. The City should instead take cash-in-lieu ofland to be dedicated for a park.
It is important for the developer to know that they will need to complete an appraisal on the property
in order to determine the cash-in-lieu value for the park dedication requirement.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends to the Planning Commission that the Preliminary Plat for Swanson Acres
development be approved with no trails or sidewalks being required and that the City should take
cash in lieu of land in order to satisfy the park dedication requirement.
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Parks and Recreation Director
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
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TO:
Mayor, Council Members, dffi./
Acting City Administrator 'VJ
Lee Smick, AICP II f?-
City Planner r---
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution and Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Non-
Designated to Commercial and Rezoning from A-I to B-3 Bauer Property
DATE:
April 17,2006
INTRODUCTION
The City of Farmington annexed the property located at 22068 Canton Court (Exhibit A) on June 20,
2005. With the approval of the annexation, MUSA was also extended to the property. The property is
currently zoned A-I and is not designated within the City's Comprehensive Plan, therefore, staff is
proposing to amend the Comprehensive Plan from Non-Designated to Commercial and Rezone the
property from A-I (Agriculture) to B-3 (Heavy Business).
Plannin2: Commission Review - April!!. 2006
The Planning Commission reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning at its meeting on
April 11, 2006. Because of its location adjacent to the Farmington Business Park, the Commissioners
unanimously recommended approval of the amendment from Non-Designated to Commercial and the
rezoning from A-I (Agriculture) to B-3 (Heavy Business).
Tracy Bauer Property - Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Rezone
The property was approved for annexation and allocated MUSA on June 20,2005. The property consists
of 2.34 acres and is currently being used as a counter top manufacturing business (Exhibit B). This type of
use would meet the B-3 zoning district requirements (Exhibit C). Additionally, the Farmington Business
Park located to the south and west of the Bauer property was recently zoned B-3 PUD.
ACTION REQUESTED
The City Council should consider the following two actions:
1. Adopt a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan from Non-Designated to Commercial for the
property located at 22068 Canton Court contingent upon the following:
A. Subject to Metropolitan Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment application.
2. Adopt an ordinance rezoning the properties located at 22068 Canton Court from A-I (Agriculture) to
B-3 (Heavy Business).
Respectfully Submitted,
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City Planner
RESOLUTION NO.
AMENDING THE 2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22068 CANTON COURT FROM
NON-DESIGNATED TO COMMERCIAL
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 1 ih day of April,
2006 at 7 :00 P.M.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
introduced and Member _ seconded the following:
Member
WHEREAS, the City of Farmington has initiated a Comprehensive Land Use amendment for the
property located at 22068 Canton Court from Non-Designated to Commercial, and
WHEREAS; the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 11 th day of April, 2006 after
notice of the same was published in the official newspaper of the City and proper notice sent to
surrounding property owners, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission accepted public comments at the public hearing and
recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the property located at 22068
Canton Court from Non-Designated to Commercial.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Farmington hereby amends
the 2020 Comprehensive Plan for the property located at 22068 Canton Court from Non-
Designated to Commercial contingent upon the following:
A. Subject to Metropolitan Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
application.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
1 ih day of April, 2006.
Mayor
Attested to the _ day of April, 2006.
Acting City Administrator
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
An Ordinance Amending Title 10 of the Farmington City Code, the Farmington Zoning
Ordinance, rezoning the Bauer Property located at 22068 Canton Court from
A-I (Agriculture) to B-3 (Heavy Business)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON HEREBY ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 10-5-1 of the Farmington City Code is amended by rezoning the
Bauer Property located at 22068 Canton Court legally described on the attached Exhibit A from
A-I (Agriculture) to B-3 (Heavy Business).
SECTION 2. The Zoning Map of the City of Farmington, adopted under Section 10-5-
1 of the Farmington City Code, shall be republished to show the aforesaid zoning.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage.
Adopted this _ day of
, 2006, by the City Council of the City of Farmington.
SEAL
CITY OF FARMINGTON
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ACTING CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Approved as to form the _ day of
,2006.
CITY ATTORNEY
Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of
,2006.
EXHIBIT A
PIN of parcel subject to this joint resolution: 07-00500-041-35
Legal description of property subject to immediate annexation:
The South 275.00 feet of the North 825.00 feet of the East 400.00 feet of the NE X of the NW X
of Section 5, Township 113, Range 19, Dakota County, Minnesota
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10-5-15: B-3 HEAVY BUSINESS DISTRICT:
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(A) Purpose: The B-3 heavy business district is a transitional district designed to provide space
for certain existing commercial and industrial uses which are compatible together but are
more intense and therefore incompatible with uses identified in the B-1, B-2 and B-4
districts.
(B)Bulk And Density Standards:
1. Minimum Standards:
Lot area 5,000 square feet
Lot width 50 feet
Front yard setback 0 feet
Side yard setback 6 feet
Rear yard setback 6 feet
Minimum side and rear yard abutting
any residential district
Off street parking and access drives 10 feet
Public and semipublic buildings 35 feet
Recreational, entertainment, commercial and industrial uses 50 feet
Height (maximum) 45 feet
Maximum lot coverage of all structures 35 percent
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted.
(C)Uses:
1. Permitted:
Animal clinics.
Auto repair, minor.
Auto sales.
Commercial services.
Convenience store without gas.
Mechanical sales, service and repair.
Offices.
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Public buildings.
Restaurants, class I, traditional.
Retail facilities, greater than 3,000 square feet.
Sexually oriented businesses - accessory.
Supply yards.
Truck terminals.
Wholesale businesses.
2. Conditional:
Auto repair, major.
Car washes.
Convenience store with gas.
Greenhouses and nurseries, commercial.
Group daycare center, commercial.
Home and trailer sales/display.
Manufacturing facilities.
Ministorage units.
Outdoor sales.
Petroleum bulk storage.
Public utility buildings.
Solar energy systems.
3. Accessory:
Parking lots. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002; amd. per fax dated 8-6-2002)
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, City Council Members V1J.~ J
Interim City Administrator - %,
FROM:
Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner
SUBJECT:
Text Amendment to Section 10-5-21 of the City Code to allow a fitness club in
the IP zoning district
DATE:
April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION / DISCUSSION
Larry and Michael Conroy, representing AnyTime Fitness, have requested a text amendment to
Section 10-5-21 ofthe City Code to allow a fitness/exercise club in the IP, (Industrial Park), zoning
district. Currently, the proposed use is neither a permitted nor a conditional use in the IP zoning
district. The applicant has expressed a desire to locate his business, AnyTime Fitness, within a
portion of the Vinge Tile Building located at the northwest corner of Eaton Avenue and C.S.A.H. 50
in the Industrial Park. Please note the letter (Exhibit A) submitted by the applicant requesting the
aforementioned text amendment.
Attached to this memorandum as Exhibit B is a copy of Section 10-5-21 of the City Code listing the
permitted and conditional uses within the IP zoning district.
History
Both the Planning Commission and the City's Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA), now EDA,
have previously discussed the possibility of allowing a fitness/exercise facility in the IP zoning
district. Attached as Exhibits C and D are copies of the minutes from the HRA meeting on May 9,
2005, and the Planning Commission meeting on May 10, 2005, respectively. These were the
meetings at which this particular topic was discussed.
The indication that staff received from both the HRA and Planning Commission at these meetings is
that a fitness/exercise facility is not the highest and best use of industrial property and should not be
allowed in the IP zoning district.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 11, 2006 and took testimony on this matter.
Based on the previous discussions staff had with both the City's HRA and Planning Commission,
staff's recommendation to the Planning Commission was to determine that a fitness/exercise facility
is not an appropriate use in the IP zoning district and to recommend denial of the proposed text
amendment. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend denial of the text amendment
requested by Michael and Larry Conroy to allow a fitness/exercise facility in the IP zoning district.
ACTION REQUESTED
Deny the request to amend Section 10-5-21 of the City Code to allow a fitness/exercise facility in
the IP zoning district.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner
Cc: Michael and Larry Conroy, AnyTime Fitness
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-21 (IP Industrial Park District) TO
CONDITION ALL Y ALLOW A FITNESS/EXERCISE CLUB IN THE INDUSTRIAL
PARK ZONING DISTRICT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON HEREBY ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 10-5-21 of the Farmington City Code is amended as follows (new text is
underlined):
10-5-21:
(C) Uses
2. Conditional:
Fitness / Exercise Club
Enacted and ordained on the _ day of April, 2006.
SEAL
CITY OF FARMINGTON
MAYOR
ATTEST:
INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Approved as to form the _ day of
, 2006.
CITY ATTORNEY
Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of
,2006.
Rpr 06 2006 6:20RM
RERL ESTRTE MRSTERS
651-209-0887
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REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: March 27,2006
Subject: Text Alnendment to the zoning code requirements for the city's dosWWed IP (Industrial Park)
that would allow a Heatb/Fitness club to lease and operate within the vin,ge rUe building.
Roquested Action: Mr. Michael P. Conroy and LawreQte J. Comey &re requesting that the City of
Fanniogton planning Com.IJlission ~view and tab in considendon cb,,~i"K the IP
zoning requiremenm thHt will permit us to open an AnyTime Fime" hea11h club In the
Vioge Tile building locamd at2120S Eaton Avcn~.
Supporting Infonnation: The V!ng~ Tile: building is located at the main entrance of the IP district and the
parkiJIg lot entrance is just a short distBDce off of Cty Rd ~O, which means tbNo
will not be lID. iDcrcast; of traffic flow throughout the IP district In addition, the
location make, it not only very convenient for the employees ofw Industrial
pa.rk. but is located for easy acccss to all FarmingtoD'S residents and workers.
AnyTime Fitness bBJI a atate of the art Be(:urlty system tbatmooitors inside and
ou1side llfthe building 24 hour& B. day and allows on.ly members to enter tho
facllJty. ThCll'e are over .300 AnyTime Fitness clubs natioaally with no
evjdence that these clubs bring on odditional problems.
Requested Information: Mike and Larry Conroy would appreciate &edback from the plllJllling cOmmiSSloD
for any additional information that b nc~dcd to lIB!ist in the commissionll'
consideration ofthi5 requost for changing the IP ~ requir41merrts.
Thank you for YOOf time llDd considCll1rtion,
Michael P. Conroy
651-470-6761
LAKEVILLE@ANYITMEFITNBSS.COM
Lawrence J. Conroy
651-442-3030
CONROY. LralCOMCAST.NEI
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10-5-21: IP INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT:
(A)Purpose: The IP industrial park district allows for existing industrial uses within the city and
promotes high quality architectural, landscaping and site plan development standards for
new industrial development in order to increase the city's tax base and provide employment
opportunities.
(B)Bulk And Density Standards:
1. Minimum Standards:
Lot area
Lot width
Front yard setback
Side yard setback
Rear yard setback
Minimum side and rear yard abutting
any residential district
Off street parking and access drives 10 feet
Public and semipublic buildings 35 feet
Recreational, entertainment, commercial 50 feet
and industrial uses
40,000 square feet
150 feet
50 feet
25 feet
25 feet
Height (maximum) 45 feet
Maximum lot coverage of all structures 35 percent
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted.
(C)Uses:
1. Permitted:
Light manufacturing facilities.
Office showroom.
Office warehouse.
Research facilities.
Warehousing facilities.
(Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002; amd. Ord. 003-498, 9-15-2003)
2. Conditional:
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Bus terminal.
Child daycare facilities, commercial.
Manufacturing facilities.
Public utility buildings.
Truck terminal.
(Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002; amd. Ord. 003-498, 9-15-2003; Ord. 005-530, 5-16-2005)
3. Accessory:
Parking lots.
4. Interim:
Mineral extraction.
(Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002; amd. Ord. 003-498, 9-15-2003)
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suggested moving the vehicles to the enced-in area. The building is divided
down the middle so staff suggested c osing the doors to the other half of the
building. MOTION by Fogarty, secon by Starkman to authorize the Rambling
River Days Committee to use the Blah building for the petting zoo and the open
space at 3rd and Spruce for the discuss events, and the McVicker lot, subject to
whatever review or approval the City ttomey would like to engage in with
regard to the liability issues. APIF, M ION CARRIED.
Unfinished Business
a. Industrial Park - Vinge Tile & Stone
It was discussed at a previous meeting whether Mr. Vinge could put up a sign on
his adjacent lot "Will Build to Suit." The HRA agreed to this. Now staff noticed
a leasing sign on his own building. Mr. Vinge was considering expanding into
granite-like counter tops. They started on this, but it did not work out. He will
postpone his fabrication work and that allowed for extra space in his building. He
has received three calls, one from a karate school, and a fitness center. Staff
informed him those were not industrial park type uses. Staff wondered ifhaving a
fitness club in one third of the building would be compatible with his
manufacturing business such as parking, traffic flow, noise, etc. Mr. Vinge's
contractor has assured him they can build walls that will insulate the sound. Mr.
Vinge is prepared to expand his parking lot to allow for parking for patrons. Staff
told him their initial reaction was there might be some resistance to the concept of
that significant a change in that type of use. Staff suggested waiting 1-3 weeks
for more inquiries of industrial type uses.
Councilmember Fogarty did not feel a fitness center belongs in the industrial
park. She did not like the extended hours as that lends itself to other possible
problems. Staff felt the interest Mr. Vinge has received is due to two things.
One, the building is not done, but it will be a good looking building and will
attract a lot of attention. Mr. Vinge will receive calls from people because the
building does not look industrial. Second, Mr. Vinge is tapping into a reservoir of
space needed. The other commercial and retail structures we need are not on line
yet. People are so desperate for space, they will consider putting a business in an
industrial park even though the business is not industrial. Mr. Vinge will refer
calls for retail businesses to Community Development Director Carroll to put
them in touch with Mr. Allendorf for the Spruce Street area or Mr. Wartman for
City Center. Member Starkman agreed we are going to have more commercial
space for these types of businesses. He asked if Mr. Vinge wanted to have the
fitness center or karate school, would the HRA need to change the bylaws of the
industrial park to allow this or could Mr. Vinge do this based on the current laws.
Staff replied we would have to do a text amendment to the'zoning code. A list of
pernlitted and conditional businesses was distributed.
The City Planner heard today that the school district has been talking to the
owners of the Pettis building regarding using it for special education classes. The
school has done some initial drafting of construction plans for the finishing-off of
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that space. Staff has informed the school that use is not permitted or conditional.
Staff did not know if the school was prepared to abandon those plans or if they
will ask the HRA, Planning Commission and Council to change the code to allow
those types of businesses. Staff received a call from Mr. Jeff Pettis asking if this
would be allowed. Chair Arey stated he would not consider this type of use.
Maybe the fitness center, but he does not like it and the same with the karate
class. The special education definitely does not belong there. Councilmember
Fogarty stated she would like to see the fitness center and the karate class across
the highway in the Spruce Street area. Staff noted Mr. Allendorfwill construct a
building when he has one 50% leased. Staff felt it was human nature for people
to have trouble envisioning a business when there is nothing there. That is why
they go for existing buildings. Member Starkman felt it was important to keep the
industrial park within the permitted and conditional uses.
Staff stated we are lucky there are some structures about to be built. If the school
is willing to work with the City on alternate sites for their special education
classes, there is a new commercial building going in on the east side ofHwy 3,
just south of CSAH 66. There will be a Round Bank on the comer and south of
that will be a retail center. That would be an appropriate place for classes or a
fitness center. There is also Mr. Wartman's building in City Center. Staff
suggested directing those businesses to these areas and wait for more industrial
businesses for the Vinge building. Chair Arey noted there is a school for the deaf
in South St. Paul in an industrial park. Councilmember Fogarty stated she did not
want to be the parent of a child learning in an industrial park. Chair Arey agreed.
Staff noted whenever you have kids in an industrial park you have the prospect
they will be in the parking lot and a truck will be backing up so there are safety
issues. Parents are not used to the type of traffic you see in an industrial park.
There are fork lifts on the road and semi's parked along the side, etc. We have an
opportunity to avoid some of these conflicts by not being too liberal.
Staffwill convey to the school district and Mr. Vinge that the consensus ofthe
HRA was that Mr. Vinge should focus his attention on industrial uses for the time
being and the school should look for a less industrial location for it's special
education classes.
b. Downtown Area - McVicker Lo
Staffhas started work on identifyi the costs the City and the HRA had with
regard to the acquisition of the lot so e know what to do with the money. Staff
has not talked with the County to det ine how much time the state will need to
do their work. At some point they n d to prepare a deed to the HRA that would
be recorded that would have the less estrictive language. Once that has been
recorded and the HRA owns the pr erty again, we can move forward to set up a
closing date with Four Star Land D velopment.
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people into downtown. Commissioner B ker also agreed. Commissioner
Johnson asked for some examples ofwh e signs are being placed now.
The third issue is garage sale signs. T y are allowed by code, but cannot be
placed in the right-of-way and there ar size limitations. Staff wanted to know if
the Commission was satisfied with th current size of 2 sq. ft. Commissioner
Larson asked what the ordinance is fi a home business. Staff replied the same
size. Commissioners suggested the s e size as a small election sign, which they
thought was 18" x 24". Chair Rotty agr d 2 sq. ft. is small. This could be placed
on the May 24 agenda. Chair Rotty aske how it is being enforced now.
Community Development Director Carro replied when people come to a Council
meeting and ask for permission to put up a sign three times the size authorized by
the code, ifthe Council does not change he code or authorize the use of the signs,
and if they are displayed, staffhas an 0 ligation to pick them up. When it is such
a departure from the code, that is whe staff enforces it. Staff does not have the
time to enforce each size. Commissio er Larson suggested placing a notice in the
next newsletter. Commissioner Johnso stated the size is an issue, but we also do
not want them in the right-of-way. Chai Rotty noted garage sale signs are placed
where traffic will see them.
The last sign issue, staff has had instan es of commercial businesses creating
signs the size of campaign signs and pu ing them in the right-of-way or along
public roads. They are just pure comm cial advertising. Currently this is
prohibited by the code. One business 0 er said this is good visibility and needs
to let people know where the business is. If staff allows this for one, it has to be
allowed for all. There is no category to a ow this. Staff asked if the Commission
wanted to consider creating a category fo signage along public roads for
commercial businesses or should they be rohibited. Commissioner Larson
suggested making them have A-frame si s. Commissioner Barker felt they were
opening a can of worms and there would be one business after another.
Commissioner Larson does not want to te a business in town that is trying to
prosper that they cannot promote themselv . The original concept for the A-
frame sign was that it would be placed on t e sidewalk in front of the business.
Now that we are discussing A-frame signs ffpremises it would be directional
with an arrow pointing to the business. Th commercial signs are less directional
and more promotional. There are businesse n Hwy 50 in Castle Rock that place
signs on Pilot Knob Road and Hwy 3. That is the distinction. It is purely
promotional, not directional. Chair Rotty wo ld not agree with promotional
signs. Staff could place this on an agenda fo a future Council workshop.
?f:: d)
Text Amendment - Classrooms in the Industrial Park
Within the last couple days staffhas received two requests from businesses that
wanted to go into the Industrial Park that are non-industrial in nature. Vinge Tile
and Stone has a building under construction in the Industrial Park. A leasing sign
has been placed on the building. He received one call from someone that wanted
6,000 sq. ft. for an exercise facility. He also received a call from a martial arts
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May 10, 2005
Page 18
academy. Neither of those are uses authorized under the IF zoning district. At a
prior meeting there was another building in the Industrial Park that was a potential
site for a church. The consensus was that since this is not a permitted or
conditional use, it should not be allowed as a rental in the building. Yesterday
stafflearned that ISD 192 was looking at the possibility of putting classrooms into
a building in the industrial park. The building suggested was the new one to the
north ofthe Controlled Air building, owned by the Pettis family. Staffhas
indicated to the school that it is not a permitted or conditional use in the Industrial
Park. It is not just a zoning matter. During the discussions regarding the daycare,
it was brought out that when the park was created in 1996 there was a set of
restrictive covenants. This was before there were provisions in the code. The
covenants specified what types of businesses can and cannot be in the industrial
park. That list does not include educational facilities. To put classrooms in there
would be in violation of the covenants and in violation of the zoning code. Even
if the code were changed, changing the covenants would require the approval of
the other business owners. They built their businesses based on the covenants.
Staff asked the BRA for their thoughts at the meeting last night. They indicated
they did not see this use as being appropriate. They were not interested in the
exercise business or the classrooms in the industrial park. The HRA directed staff
to talk with Vinge Tile and Stone and if they want to keep the leasing sign out,
they should wait to see if someone with an industrial use comes forward. As far
as the school, they would be transported by bus and there would be no recreation
outside. The BRA was concerned about the code and the covenants and opening
the door wide to non-industrial uses when there will be other opportunities for
rental space in town in the near future.
The Special Education Director for ISD 192, stated when they spoke with Cerron
Industries and asked if the property could be zoned for the school, they indicated
it probably could be. They have been looking for an appropriate space. They
need an off-site location for students with emotional behavioral disabilities that do
not function well in a typical school building. They are currently renting a space
through the New Heights Christian Church, but the space is not adequate. There
would not be more than 20 students in the first year. They need a space by
September 1,2005. Commissioner Larson asked ifthe school had talked with
New Heights about remodeling their classrooms. The Special Education Director
replied it is their classrooms for their Sunday school, so they do not need to match
the layout the school needs.
Commissioner Johnson stated he will not vote to put any classrooms in the
Industrial Park. He allowed the daycare because there were businesses there that
would utilize that. He would not vote in favor of any type of school in the
Industrial Park. Commissioner Barker agreed. He understood the need, but the
Industrial Park is the wrong location. Commissioner Larson also agreed.
Community Development Director Carroll suggested there are three locations in
commercial zones. If they look at a B-1 or B-2 zone, currently this type of
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May 10, 2005
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educational use is not allowed. Mr. Wartman has a building under construction in
City Center, just to the right of Pellicci Hardware. The City will be leasing half of
the main floor for a liquor store. There will be rental space to the north of the
building and also the upper level. Staff has heard the owner ofthe building at the
comer of Third and Elm Street, intends to rehabilitate the back of the building for
retail uses facing Third Street. Staff was not aware of the timetable or the size of
the area. The zoning would need to be changed. The third option is a building in
Tamarack. Some communities try to incorporate educational opportunities into a
business environment. Staff will look at that if the Commission feels it is better
than an industrial park setting. The school needs about 3,000 sq. ft.
Commissioner Johnson stated his concern would be for the business owners. He
did not know what affect this would have on the businesses. The school replied
the Idea School is just behind the library and this is the same type of school. They
have been there for 10 years and there is not a big issue. These are middle to high
school age kids. They do have some issues, but it is not taken out on the
buildings around them. The building in City Center would be an ideal location
because it is centered downtown so they can access the library and they can walk
to things they need to do.
Commissioner Larson asked about the condition ofthe upstairs ofthe Exchange
Bank Building. Staff replied it is unfinished. The school was looking for a space
where they could get in by September 1, 2005 and have 3,000 sq. ft.
Commissioner Larson asked if the liquor store close by would bother them. The
school replied no, it is a business just like anything else. Chair Rotty stated the
timing is unfortunate. There are a lot of obstacles with the Industrial Park. Past
experience says businesses in the Industrial Park do not like non-industrial
businesses out there. Chair Rotty felt they were at the point to asking is there
another location and would it work. He suggested the school work with staff to
obtain an appropriate location. There are too many hurdles to recommend this to
the Council. Staff will provide the school with names and phone numbers of
options.
5. Adjourn
MOTION by Johnson, second by Barker to adjourn. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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~thia Muller
Executive Assistant
Approved
City of Farrrlington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
March 16, 2006
Larry Conroy
Any Time Fitness Club
20190 Heritage Drive
Lakeville, MN 55044
RE: Proposed Zoning Amendment - 21205 Eaton Avenue, Farmington, MN
Dear Mr. Conroy:
This letter is in response to your emailed request to have the Fannington Planlling Commission review a text amendment
to allow an exercise facility in the IP (Industrial Park) zoning district, more specifically, within the Vinge Tile building.
As you mayor may not be aware, an exercise facility is neither a pennitted or conditional use in the IP zoning district. A
text amendment would be necessary for such a use to be located at the address listed above.
If you wish to proceed with a text amendment, City staff would need to obtain a written request indicating what type of
text amendment you are requesting. Staff did not include your previous request on the March 14th Planning Commission
agenda as a text amendment request was not submitted two weeks in advance of the scheduled meeting. A text
amendment request needs to be submitted two weeks in advance of the meeting as a public hearing notice must be
prepared and published within the local paper at least ten days prior to the meeting. The next scheduled Planlling
Commission meeting is April 11, 2006, therefore, the written request would have to be submitted no later than 4:30 pm
on March 27, 2006.
If you decide to proceed with this request, City staff will recommend against the text amendment you will more than
likely be seeking. Both the Planning Commission and the City's HRA have previously discussed the possibility of
allowing an exercise facility in the IP zoning district. I have attached copies of the minutes from the HRA meeting on
May 9,2005, and the Planlling Commission meeting on May 10, 2005 on which this topic was discussed. The indication
that staff received from both the HRA and Planning Commission at these meetings (please see attached minutes) is that an
exercise facility should not be allowed in IP zoning district.
If you have any questions regarding the information provided within this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at
(651) 463-1822.
Sincerely,
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Cc: Kevin Carroll, Community Development Director
Lee Smick, City Planner
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
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www.cLfarmington.mn.us
FROM:
Mayor, Council members and Interim City Administrator r
Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director
TO:
RE:
Consider Community Center Referendum
DATE:
April 17, 2006
BACKGROUND
Previously in April 2003, the City Council approved a request from the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission (PRAC) to assemble a Recreational Facilities Task Force.
In February 2004, a Recreational Facilities Needs Study Report was completed that identified three
key recommendations for the City Council to consider moving forward with. One of the key
recommendations was to complete a community center study.
Subsequently in August 2004, the City Council approved moving forward with completing a
Community Center Feasibility Study and hired Ballard King to assist the City with this process.
On May 2,2005, the City Council accepted the Community Center Feasibility Study's Final Report
and directed staff to research the costs of working with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates
(BRAA) staff to do a further study of a community center.
On May 16, 2005 the City Council approved the hiring of BRAA to move forward with further
studying a community center. Specifically the continued study of a community center was to address
the following:
1. To develop a more detailed construction budget and preliminary design and site plan
addressing the program spaces in a community center that have been identified in the CCFS
Final Report.
2. Explore potential sites and then prioritize these sites.
3. Explore and facilitate potential partnership with different entities and make a
recommendation concerning any possible partnerships.
On February 21,2006, a summary report was given to the City Council that addressed the location,
provided a site plan, contained an estimated construction budget based on a community center
conceptual phased plan and provided information about partnerships. The summary report was
subsequently approved at the same meeting.
On March 10, 2006, the City Council held a work retreat and goal setting session with staff. At the
meeting, the community center was discussed along with other City projects. At the meeting, the
City Council favored having the PRAC forward a recommendation to the City Council concerning
whether or not a community center referendum should occur.
At its March and April 2006 meetings, the PRAC discussed a community center referendum and
voted to recommend to the City Council that it move forward with authorizing a community center
referendum to occur at the November 2006 election.
BUDGET IMPACT
Robin Roland, Interim City Administrator/Finance Director provided and reviewed the financial
impact of a community center referendum with the PRAC at its April 2006 meeting. Attached in
Exhibit A is the financial information that was presented and discussed with PRAC members.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission is requesting that the City Council, by motion,
approve moving forward with a referendum for a community center for the November 2006 election
by directing staff to prepare for City Councils approval a resolution containing ballot language for a
community center referendum.
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
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TO:
Mayor, Council Members, \4-~
Acting City Administrator '\))
FROM:
Lee Smick, AICP
City Planner
SUBJECT:
Tree Preservation Ordinance
DATE:
April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
Under the direction of the City Council, the Planning Commission discussed the merits of
revising the City's existing Tree Preservation Ordinance at its April 11, 2006 meeting.
Staff presented information to the Council on January 17, 2006 and February 6,2006.
DISCUSSION
At the meeting on April 11 t\ the Planning Commission determined that it was "too late"
to save the large stands of trees that once were prominent in Farmington. The Planning
Commission's qualification noted that the Tree Inventory Map (Exhibit 3 in the attached
Planning Commission memo) showed only four locations in the City where "Best Tree
Stands" were identified.
The Planning Commission listed the following reasons for not pursuing revisions to the
existing Tree Preservation Ordinance:
1. The City should continue to rely on developers to protect tree stands on their
properties because it is in their best interest to retain as many trees as possible to
increase the aesthetic value of home sites.
2. The limited number of quality trees stands remaining in the City, because of the
tree loss within the last ten years of development.
3. Property owners should be allowed their property rights.
4. Community leaders and staff should continue to encourage developers to retain as
many trees as feasible, as is already required under the Tree Preservation
Ordinance, which provides that developers shall:
"demonstrate that there are no feasible or prudent alternatives to the
cutting of trees on the site".
The Planning Commission was made aware that tree stands will continue to be
protected in locations such as steep slopes, wetlands, and floodways.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Planning Commission recommended by a 5-0 vote, that the existing Tree
Preservation Ordinance should not be revised, for the reasons set forth above.
RespeGyfully Submitted,
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City Planner
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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FROM:
Lee Smick, AICP
City Planner
SUBJECT:
Consider Tree Preservation Standards
DATE:
April 11, 2006
INTRODUCTION
On March 14, 2006, the Planning Commission directed staff to present the Tree
Preservation memo to the Commission on April 11, 2006. Attached below is the staff
report that was prepared for the March 14, 2006 Planning Commission meeting.
March 14, 2006
Under the direction of the City Council, Planning staff recently made two presentations to
the City Council regarding the possibility of revising the existing Tree Preservation
Ordinance. Staff presented information to the Council on January 17th (Exhibit 1) and
February 6th (Exhibit 2). At the February 6th meeting, the Council directed staff to
discuss possible revisions to the Tree Preservation Ordinance with the Planning
Commission on March 14, 2006.
DISCUSSION
The current ordinance (Exhibit A in the Council memo packets) could be considered
somewhat "lenient" with regard to the preservation of trees. It includes only very general
guidance, such as "demonstrate that there are no feasible or prudent alternatives to the
cutting of trees on the site" for example.
Per the direction of Planning Commission Chair Dirk Rotty, staff has attached the
memos, minutes, and items from the two aforementioned City Council meetings for the
Commissioner's review. As indicated in the attached minutes from the February 6th
meeting, the City Council agreed not to impose a tree ordinance on existing, developed,
privately-owned residential properties, but they did see the merit in possibly imposing
new tree preservation requirements regarding new developments. They directed staff to
conduct a tree inventory to determine where prominent tree stands exist and to prepare a
map of those locations for the possible creation of an overlay zone to protect the trees.
City staff has identified certain stands of trees for possible protection (Exhibit 3). The
map identifies tree stands on public and private property, along with wetland, floodplain,
and steep slope areas. The proposed overlay zones to protect the tree stands would
prevent private property owners from removing the trees before development occurs on
their properties. The threshold question is "What is the opinion of the Commission
concerning an overlay zone approach to protecting trees?" A related enforcement
question is "What type of penalty should occur if the property owner removes the trees?"
The other direction to staff from the City Council was to keep in mind the property rights
of owners. Certainly, this issue becomes difficult when tree stands are located on private
property. The Planning staff desires the Commissioners' input on this topic.
Possible Tree Ordinance Lan2ua2e
During the past few months, the Planning Division has researched a number of
surrounding communities' tree preservation ordinances. These communities included:
Chanhassen, Shorewood, Lakeville, Eagan, Burnsville, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Inver
Grove Heights, and Oakdale. During the research it became apparent that there are many
different approaches to the creation of a tree preservation ordinance, as indicated by the
attached 11"x 17" matrix (identified as Exhibit C in the Council memo packets).
Questions about the potential content of a revised ordinance include the following:
1. What type of development activity requires tree preservation? Concept Plan,
Preliminary Plat, etc.
2. What areas of trees are exempt from the ordinance?
3. What diameter size should be protected? Hardwood - 8" or greater, softwood -
12" or greater, coniferous - 8' or taller.
4. Should the developer provide a survey of significant trees before any
development occurs on the property?
5. Should the ordinance include a tree removal threshold?
6. Should the ordinance language provide the developer an incentive for savmg
trees?
7. Should a surety be required from the developer?
8. Should there be replacement tree standards?
Staff is hoping that the Planning Commissioners will provide valuable direction in order
to incorporate possible revisions to the Tree Preservation Ordinance. Aerial photos will
be included in the staff presentation.
ACTION REQUESTED
Review the attached documents presented to the City Council and provide comments and
directions to City staff regarding revisions to the tree preservation ordinance.
Respectfull
zg;.
Lee Smick, AICP
City Planner
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January 17, 2006
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sewer work will be done. The re-meandering of the creek will be done in 2008.
Part of it will have to be done when the bridge is built. The county will decide
whether to enter into an agreement the end of January. The road should be open
for traffic in 2007.
Ms. Krista Flemming, Newland Communities, stated the staffhas been very
helpful in working through this process. She agreed with the report and the cost
estimates. They are moving forward toward a concept plan. She sees the bridge
aesthetics as being integral. There is a certain allowance of money for bridge
aesthetics. Newland will be looking at this to see ifthere is a benefit to enhancing
the bridge further.
MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by Wilson to adopt RESOLUTION R9-06
accepting the feasibility report for the 195th Street extension to TH3 project.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Consider Tree Preservation Standards - Community Development
There is currently a tree preservation ordinance in the City code which is general
in nature and hard to enforce. Council has indicated an interest in enhancing the
ordinance. Staff asked for more direction on two issues. The first issue is
coverage. Should it be only for new large development proposals in undeveloped
areas, or should it include this plus existing residential homes where home owners
would have to apply for a permit to remove a tree.
Mayor Soderberg noted the second option goes to land owner property rights. He
is not in favor of land owners obtaining permission for removal of existing trees.
Councilmember McKnight asked if tree preservation is a problem right now.
Staff stated it depends on your perspective. Some are concerned about trees that
have already been removed and those that could be removed. Councilmember
McKnight has not received any comments that this is an issue where we need to
enhance the ordinance. Councilmember Pritzlaff also was not in favor of the
second option. The big picture is looking at residential and commercial
development where trees are taken down. He asked ifthere was any language
requiring developers to replace a certain amount of trees. Staff noted a developer
submits a landscape plan with how many trees are on the lot and how many will
be removed. There is an expectation that they will be replaced. Councilmember
Wilson would like to see more specification for the first option. He would like
developers to design their plans around the natural amenities. He would like to
see specific replacement type ratio for new developments where significant
amounts of trees will be removed. He does not support requiring a private home
owner to obtain a permit to remove a tree, except where boulevard trees are
concerned as they are required by the City.
Staff felt there was not a strong interest in looking at tree removal on privately-
owned, already developed residential properties. Community Development
Director Carroll asked if there was any value in looking at acreage limitations.
Council Minutes (Regular)
January 17, 2006
Page 6
Mayor Soderberg stated as far as acreages, the land owners are responsible land
owners. If they choose to clear cut a piece of woods, it is theirs. They should not
have to get a permit. With regard to developments, developers will want to save
as many trees as possible. They are required to put in trees as part oflandscaping.
He would agree with looking at that if something needs to be tuned up. He is
reluctant to make it more oppressive. Staff noted there is always the possibility of
land being sold to a developer who is less responsible. If a developer wants to
remove trees to make more developable land, is that something Council will
accept. Mayor Soderberg asked how much forested area is left. Staffwould have
to do an aerial view to determine this. There is a fair amount of expense to do a
tree inventory. Councilmember Pritzlaffwas concerned about a developer
removing trees and how it affects neighboring properties. Staff agreed this is a
problem they are running into. Developers are required to plant boulevard trees.
As far as trees on the lots, the home owner may want trees placed differently than
the developer. Mayor Soderberg noted staff has spent a considerable amount of
time on this. He is not interested in doing a tree inventory and would like to
receive comments from Councilmember Fogarty. He directed staff to bring this
back to the next meeting to obtain her comments or comments from developers.
~Staff should not do any additional work until that time. MOTION by Soderberg,
second by Pritzlaffto table this item to the February 6,2006 Council meeting.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Reconsider Liquor License Suspension - B&B Pizza - Police Department
During the January 3,2006 meeting, there was a public hearing regarding liquor
license violations. During the hearing for B&B Pizza, Mr. Dave Eldridge stated
he was the new owner and he had bought out the partners. He pleaded for
leniency as a new owner. The Council granted that request. Information
discovered the next day while reviewing the application, shows that while Mr.
Eldridge is a new partner, he is not the sole owner, and one of the original
partners remains with the business. As staffwas under the impression that Mr.
Eldridge was the sole owner, staff felt Council may also have been under that
misperception. Ifthat is the case, and Council wants to reconsider the penalties
amended at the last meeting, then Council should set a new public hearing. If
Council understood that Mr. Eldridge was a partner and not a sole owner, then no
action is necessary. Councilmembers understood Mr. Eldridge became a new sole
owner and misrepresented himself. MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by Wilson to
reconsider the public hearing for B&B Pizza liquor license violation. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by McKnight, second by Wilson to set a
public hearing for February 6, 2006. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
b) Adopt Resolutions - Minor Boundary Adjustments Abutting Executive
Estates - City Attorney
This is a minor boundary adjustment for the area abutting Executive Estates.
There was an error in the legal description in the annexation. There is a joint
resolution for approving the annexation and resolution for the detachment of
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February 6, 2006
Page 9
guidelines. The City may impose a penalty up to $2,000 or 60 days suspension or
a combination of those two. Staff recommended that violations remain consistent
with the past but become more rigorous as the violations accumulate to the point
where a fourth violation in a period of four years or less would result in the
revocation of a liquor license. This ordinance allows Council to review the
severity of the violation and make a judgment as to what an appropriate penalty
would be. This proposed ordinance has been sent to all liquor license holders.
MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by Wilson adopting ORDINANCE 006-549
adopting presumptive civil penalties for on-sale liquor licensees that violate state
laws or City ordinances. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Consider Tree Preservation Standards - Community Development
A tree preservation ordinance was approved in 2002 after the Vermillion Grove
development was completed. Staff presented a map showing the number of trees
lost in that development. We protect our wetlands, our steep slopes, our drainage
ways, our rivers, etc. Why don't we protect our forested areas? Staff is bringing
this forward as a maintenance review for this ordinance. Staff reviewed the
current ordinance. Staff is suggesting looking at custom-graded lots and do a tree
inventory or an overlay zone. If Council is interested in a tree preservation
ordinance, staff would go back to the Planning Commission and start writing the
ordinance. Staff asked if the ordinance should be limited to new development or
new development and existing development including privately-owned residential
properties. The next issue is should the ordinance be triggered by the submission
of any new development application or a property owner's or developer's desire
to remove any trees identified by a previously-conducted tree inventory or
protected by a related overlay zone. Mr. Leon Orr also sent an e-mail giving his
views regarding a tree preservation ordinance.
Councilmember Fogarty felt the ordinance should be limited to new development.
If a tree inventory can be done quickly she would be in favor of it. Police Chief
Siebenaler felt large areas of trees could be identified in an afternoon.
Councilmember Fogarty liked the idea of custom lots. Mayor Soderberg asked if
there was a way of mandating the developers do custom lots. He was struggling
with what is the compelling government interest in regulating trees. They are a
renewable resource. In public areas he felt we should do all we can to maintain
forests, but he was struggling with private land. Councilmember Wilson
supported looking at new residential properties and would like to communicate
the benefit oftrees to existing property owners. He would also support doing a
quick tree inventory. Councilmember Pritzlaffwas in favor of enforcing this for
new development and doing a tree inventory. He would like to look at
developable acres before they come up for development.
Mr. John Kapustka, 19482 Evening Star Way, agreed we need to do everything
we can to preserve our trees. The irony of the names of developments -
Vermillion Grove - and they de-forest it. In Charleswood the trees were gutted.
Along Akin Road another area of trees was leveled. We cannot let this keep
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February 6, 2006
Page 10
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happening. We have people on staff who have the knowledge and the passion and
we would be remiss if we did not let them set the course and bring people along
and educate them. It is better to err on the side of preservation than throwaway
our heritage. Let's err on the side of saving the trees. It takes a long time to
replace something that is blown down in a storm. You do not get that same
canopy back in ten years. You can tell how old the neighborhoods are by how old
the trees are. In every new neighborhood they de-forest it and it does not look
like the rest of town.
Police Chief Siebenaler stated this is something he has a deep and abiding interest
in. The Mayor had asked where is the compelling government reason to interfere
with the rights of a property owner. There are certain things that transcend the
rights of any individual property owner. We would not allow a property owner to
create a toxic waste dump on his own property, because he will not be the
property owner forever. In areas of wildlife management we would not allow a
person to completely fish out a stream that is on their land. We would not allow a
property owner to clean out the trout in the Vermillion River that passes through
their property. There are areas in this City that are subject to imminent
development that are home to stands of oak trees for 160 years. Those trees
transcend the right of any individual property owner and we have an obligation to
preserve that kind of heritage as long as we possibly can. Development will
occur, but doesn't a City have an obligation to look out for all of its residents,
current and future, instead of a transient developer moving through. There are
areas available to plant a stand of black walnut trees for future harvesting. Three
or four generations later a decision may be made to harvest them. In order to do
that someone has to protect it in the meantime, otherwise it is just sawdust. There
are limited resources left in the City subject to this kind of preservation.
Councilmember Pritzlaffnoted with the Mattson Farms development there were
trees there that were not very large, but now there is a pond with no trees around
it. He wants more than boulevard trees to replace what was taken down.
Councilmember McKnight agreed with Mayor Soderberg and also had a concern
with property rights. When writing the ordinance, staff will keep property rights
in mind.
c)
Snow Removal Policy - Sidewalks on Ash Street - Engineering
Staffhas attempted to contact all the property owners along Ash Street regarding
the proposed snow removal policy. Staff has not been able to contact two owners,
but have received positive responses from 10 owners and ofthose have obtained
four signed easements. Staff will continue to try to contact the last two owners
and will continue to work on obtaining signed easements. The existing policy
will be enforced until all 12 easements are signed.
d)
City Administrator Update - City Attorney
City Attorney J amnik had hoped he would have a draft agreement for Council.
After several weeks of negotiations we remain apart on several substantive terms
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
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FROM:
Lee Smick, AICP
City Planner
SUBJECT:
Consider Tree Preservation Standards
DATE:
January 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
During the October 17, 2005 City Council meeting, Council Members expressed
concerns regarding the number of trees being removed in recent development projects
and the current requirements for the replacement of trees lost during construction. At that
time Council Members directed City staff to review the current tree preservation
ordinance.
DISCUSSION
The current tree preservation ordinance (Exhibit A) was prepared by Hoisington Koegler
Group, Inc. and was approved on February 19, 2002. This ordinance was put into place
at the request of the City Council, after a number of trees were removed from the
Vermillion Grove development. The current ordinance could be considered somewhat
"lenient" with regard to the preservation of trees. It includes only very general guidance,
such as "demonstrate that there are no feasible or prudent alternatives to the cutting of
trees on the site" for example. This language was utilized during the planning stages of
the Charleswood Crossing project in order to retain as many trees as possible in the
development; however, as indicated by Exhibit B, the large number of trees lost clarifies
the need for enhanced tree preservation standards and related protective measures.
During the past few months, the Planning Division has researched a number of
surrounding communities' tree preservation ordinances. These communities included:
Chanhassen, Shorewood, Lakeville, Eagan, Burnsville, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Inver
Grove Heights, and Oakdale. During the research it became apparent that there are many
different approaches to the creation of a tree preservation ordinance, as indicated by the
attached matrix (Exhibit C).
While reviewing the ordinances, it became apparent that any given City's philosophy
could be determined by the answer to this question regarding tree preservation: "What
type of action or activity should be regulated by a tree preservation ordinance?" The
answer to this question indicates the intended scope of the ordinance. It sets the tone and
determines how much regulation the community desires to assert over the protection
and/or preservation of its forest resources.
City staff and the Planning Commission desire the City Council's input and guidance
with regard to two critical, threshold-level policy decisions that will establish the
parameters for a new [revised] tree preservation ordinance. The two issues in question
are as follows:
Issue # 1 ( Coverage)
Should the revised tree preservation ordinance
A) be limited to new residential, commercial, public, institutional, and industrial
projects only, OR
B) be drafted in a manner that covers the projects listed above and also all existing,
developed, privately-owned residential properties?
"Option A" projects would include the platting of subdivisions, site grading, commercial
and industrial projects, non-residential projects in residential zones, and site
improvements on public property.
"Option B" would additionally require a homeowner to apply for a permit to remove a
tree from the homeowner's property, unless there was an applicable exemption or
exception.
Issue # 2 (Triggering Mechanism)
Should the protective provisions of the revised tree preservation ordinance be triggered
by
A) the submission of any new development-related plan or application, OR
B) a property owner's or developer's desire or intention to remove any tree(s)
identified by a previously-conducted tree inventory or protected by a related
overlay zone?
"Option A" submittals could include sketch plans, site plans, building permit applications
for commercial and industrial projects, plans for non-residential projects in residential
zones, or applications for rezoning or for Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
The tree inventory envisioned under "Option B" would identify existing trees in the City
and specify areas of priority for preservation of tree resources. The inventory could
include the identification and location of the types of vegetation (i.e., cover types) which
occur in the community; locate the particularly large ami/or historic trees; and profile
existing trees including species and size distributions to determine preservation priorities.
An inventory-related map could identify areas likely to be adversely affected by
development activities, before any such activity occurs. An "overlay zone" could be
created to (a) prohibit the removal of trees until such time as a tree inventory could be
completed and/or (b) protect specific forested areas after the completion of the inventory.
The tree inventory could be prepared by staff utilizing the City's GIS system and aerial
photos. Staff could also utilize the knowledge of long-time staff and residents to
determine the locations of expansive stands of trees and/or historic trees.
Planning Division Research
The attached matrix and figures (Exhibit C) summarize a portion of the research that has
recently been conducted by the Planning Division regarding this topic. These items have
been attached for informational purposes only. Weare not proposing or requesting that
the City Council discuss them at Tuesday night's meeting. They are being provided at
this time primarily to illustrate the potential complexity of some of the operational details
of a more rigorous tree preservation ordinance. The Council's comments on the two
major policy decisions addressed above will enable City staff to refine such details for
further discussion with the Planning Commission, after which this topic will once again
be placed on the City Council's agenda for additional consideration and comment.
ACTION REQUESTED
1. Provide comments and direction to City staff regarding the two major policy
issues addressed in this memo.
2. Direct staff to discuss proposed revisions to the current tree preservation
ordinance with the Planning Commission at its meeting on February 14,2006.
3. Provide the City Council with an update on the revision process for the tree
preservation ordinance at its meeting on February 21,2006.
Respectfully Submitted,
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10-6-11: TREE PRESERVATION:
Exhibit A
(A) Intent: It is the intent of the city of Farmington to preserve wooded areas
throughout the city and with respect to future site development, to retain, as
far as practicable, substantial existing tree cover.
(8) Credit For Existing Trees: Credit for the retention of existing trees which are
of acceptable species, size and location may be given to satisfy the minimum
number requirements set forth in this chapter.
(C) Wooded Area Restrictions: The following restrictions shall apply to all
development occurring in wooded areas:
1. Structures shall be located in such a manner that the maximum number of
trees shall be preserved.
2. Prior to granting of a final plat, development plan, or building permit, it shall
be the duty of the person seeking the permit to demonstrate that there are no
feasible or prudent alternatives to the cutting of trees on the site.
3. Forestation, reforestation or landscaping shall utilize a variety of tree
species as identified in this chapter.
4. Development including grading and contouring shall take place in such a
manner that the root zone aeration stability of existing trees shall not be
affected. Trees to be preserved shall be staked as provided in this chapter.
Notwithstanding the above, the removal of trees seriously damaged by storms, or
other natural causes, shall not be prohibited. (Ord. 002-469,2-19-2002)
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Council Members,
Acting City Administrator
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FROM:
Lee Smick, AICP
City Planner
SUBJECT:
Consider Tree Preservation Standards
DATE:
February 6, 2006
INTRODUCTION
The proposed Tree Preservation Ordinance was reviewed by the City Council at its
January 17, 2006 meeting. Council Members suggested that the proposed ordinance be
discussed when all members are present at the February 6,2006 meeting.
Update for Februarv 6. 2006 Meetin2:
During the January 17th City Council meeting, questions were asked about the City's tree
replacement requirements when trees are removed by developers within a project. At
present, the only tree replacement requirement in the City Code is in the Landscape
Ordinance under Section 10-6-10 (L) captioned "Tree Replacement in Construction
Zones". This code (Figure 2) requires that trees identified by the developer in a
protection zone should be replaced if they die within a period of 18 months. This insures
that protected trees that die because of construction activities will be replaced. The
replacement ratio for construction zone trees is a ratio of 1: 1 with a replacement tree
diameter of 2 inches.
The Landscape Ordinance currently requires the developer to install trees on City
boulevards at 1 tree for every 40 linear feet, and if warranted, for parking lots when
installed and/or buffer areas when incompatible land uses abut one another. These trees
are required to be installed at 2 inches in diameter. Although such boulevard and
screening trees help offset the impact of trees that are lost during site grading, they are
not technically counted as "replacement trees" unless they are installed in an area that the
developer had identified (in advance) as a protection zone. If any trees are damaged or
die within the protection zone during construction and within 18 months thereafter, then
the boulevard trees could be counted as replacement trees.
For example, in projects such as Charleswood Crossing, (see attached plan), the trees
installed by the developer within the boulevard were not technically considered
"replacement trees" for the trees lost in the red zones on the plan, since the developer did
not specify a protection zone on the plan. This is an example of an instance where a
developer could have designed a project that embraced the existing trees surrounding
future house pads, such as in the cul-de-sac on the south side of the project. Ifthe current
tree preservation ordinance required a tree removal threshold rather than "retaining, as far
as practicable, a substantial tree cover", additional trees may have been retained in the red
zones through the building practice of "custom grading" each house pad rather than
removing all trees inside the grading limits proposed by the developer.
Incidentally, the current tree preservation ordinance does give credit to a developer who
saves existing trees (at 4 inches in diameter for deciduous trees and 5 vertical feet or
more in height for coniferous trees). The credited tree that meets the before-mentioned
requirements would be substituted for a required boulevard or buffer tree, possibly
reducing the number of trees to be installed by the developer.
In summary, a more proactive Tree Preservation Ordinance would require the developer
to locate and protect significant trees upfront, at the planning stage level in the
development process, thereby insuring that significant trees or stands of significant trees
were protected. Any tree that died within the protected zone within an 18 month period
would then be replaced through the construction zone tree replacement ordinance.
Information Previous Iv Provided for Januarv 17. 2006 Meetin2::
The current tree preservation ordinance (Exhibit A) was prepared by Hoisington Koegler
Group, Inc. and was approved on February 19, 2002. This ordinance was put into place
at the request of the City Council, after a number of trees were removed from the
Vermillion Grove development. The current ordinance could be considered somewhat
"lenient" with regard to the preservation of trees. It includes only very general guidance,
such as "demonstrate that there are no feasible or prudent alternatives to the cutting of
trees on the site" for example. This language was utilized during the planning stages of
the Charleswood Crossing project in order to retain as many trees as possible in the
development; however, as indicated by Exhibit B, the large number of trees lost clarifies
the need for enhanced tree preservation standards and related protective measures.
During the past few months, the Planning Division has researched a number of
surrounding communities' tree preservation ordinances. These communities included:
Chanhassen, Shorewood, Lakeville, Eagan, Burnsville, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Inver
Grove Heights, and Oakdale. During the research it became apparent that there are many
different approaches to the creation of a tree preservation ordinance, as indicated by the
attached matrix (Exhibit C).
While reviewing the ordinances, it became apparent that any given City's philosophy
could be determined by the answer to this question regarding tree preservation: "What
type of action or activity should be regulated by a tree preservation ordinance?" The
answer to this question indicates the intended scope of the ordinance. It sets the tone and
determines how much regulation the community desires to assert over the protection
ami/or preservation of its forest resources.
City staff and the Planning Commission desire the City Council's input and guidance
with regard to two critical, threshold-level policy decisions that will establish the
parameters for a new [revised] tree preservation ordinance. The two issues in question
are as follows:
Issue #1 (Coverage)
Should the revised tree preservation ordinance
A) be limited to new residential, commercial, public, institutional, and industrial
projects only, OR
B) be drafted in a manner that covers the projects listed above and also all existing,
developed, privately-owned residential properties?
"Option A" projects would include the platting of subdivisions, site grading, commercial
and industrial projects, non-residential projects in residential zones, and site
improvements on public property.
"Option B" would additionally require a homeowner to apply for a permit to remove a
tree from the homeowner's property, unless there was an applicable exemption or
exception.
Issue # 2 (Triggering Mechanism)
Should the protective provisions of the revised tree preservation ordinance be triggered
by
A) the submission of any new development-related plan or application, OR
B) a property owner's or developer's desire or intention to remove any tree(s)
identified by a previously-conducted tree inventory or protected by a related
overlay zone?
"Option A" submittals could include sketch plans, site plans, building permit applications
for commercial and industrial projects, plans for non-residential projects in residential
zones, or applications for rezoning or for Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
The tree inventory envisioned under "Option B" would identify existing trees in the City
and specify areas of priority for preservation of tree resources. The inventory could
include the identification and location of the types of vegetation (i.e., cover types) which
occur in the community; locate the particularly large and/or historic trees; and profile
existing trees including species and size distributions to determine preservation priorities.
An inventory-related map could identify areas likely to be adversely affected by
development activities, before any such activity occurs. An "overlay zone" could be
created to (a) prohibit the removal of trees until such time as a tree inventory could be
completed and/or (b) protect specific forested areas after the completion of the inventory.
The tree inventory could be prepared by staff utilizing the City's GIS system and aerial
photos. Staff could also utilize the knowledge of long-time staff and residents to
determine the locations of expansive stands of trees and/or historic trees.
Planning Division Research
The attached matrix and figures (Exhibit C) summarize a portion of the research that has
recently been conducted by the Planning Division regarding this topic. These items have
been attached for informational purposes only. We are not proposing or requesting that
the City Council discuss them at Monday night's meeting. They are being provided at
this time primarily to illustrate the potential complexity of some of the operational details
of a more rigorous tree preservation ordinance. The Council's comments on the two
major policy decisions addressed above will enable City staff to refine such details for
further discussion with the Planning Commission, after which this topic will once again
be placed on the City Council's agenda for additional consideration and comment.
ACTION REQUESTED
1. Provide comments and direction to City staff regarding the two major policy
issues addressed in this memo.
2. Direct staff to discuss proposed revisions to the current tree preservation
ordinance with the Planning Commission at its meeting on February 14,2006.
3. Provide the City Council with an update on the revision process for the tree
preservation ordinance at its meeting on February 21,2006.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Lee Smick, AICP
City Planner
10-6-11: TREE PRESERVATION:
Exhibit A
(A) Intent: It is the intent of the city of Farmington to preserve wooded areas
throughout the city and with respect to future site development, to retain, as
far as practicable, substantial existing tree cover.
(8) Credit For Existing Trees: Credit for the retention of existing trees which are
of acceptable species, size and location may be given to satisfy the minimum
number requirements set forth in this chapter.
(C) Wooded Area Restrictions: The following restrictions shall apply to all
development occurring in wooded areas:
1. Structures shall be located in such a manner that the maximum number of
trees shall be preserved.
2. Prior to granting of a final plat, development plan, or building permit, it shall
be the duty of the person seeking the permit to demonstrate that there are no
feasible or prudent alternatives to the cutting of trees on the site.
3. Forestation, reforestation or landscaping shall utilize a variety of tree
species as identified in this chapter.
4. Development including grading and contouring shall take place in such a
manner that the root zone aeration stability of existing trees shall not be
affected. Trees to be preserved shall be staked as provided in this chapter.
Notwithstanding the above, the removal of trees seriously damaged by storms, or
other natural causes, shall not be prohibited. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)
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10-6-11: TREE PRESERVATION:
Fig. 1
(A) Intent: It is the intent of the city of Farmington to preserve wooded areas
throughout the city and with respect to future site development, to retain, as
far as practicable, substantial existing tree cover.
(B) Credit For Existing Trees: Credit for the retention of existing trees which are
of acceptable species, size and location may be given to satisfy the minimum
number requirements set forth in this chapter.
(C) Wooded Area Restrictions: The following restrictions shall apply to all
development occurring in wooded areas:
1. Structures shall be located in such a manner that the maximum number of
trees shall be preserved.
2. Prior to granting of a final plat, development plan, or building permit, it shall
be the duty of the person seeking the permit to demonstrate that there are no
feasible or prudent alternatives to the cutting of trees on the site.
3. Forestation, reforestation or landscaping shall utilize a variety of tree
species as identified in this chapter.
4. Development including grading and contouring shall take place in such a
manner that the root zone aeration stability of existing trees shall not be
affected. Trees to be preserved shall be staked as provided in this chapter.
Notwithstanding the above, the removal of trees seriously damaged by storms, or
other natural causes, shall not be prohibited. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)
10-6-10: LANDSCAPING:
Fig. 2
(L)Tree Protection In Construction Zones:
1. Specifications: Existing trees and vegetation that are to be saved shall be
protected from all construction activities, including earthwork operations,
movement and storage of equipment, and materials and dumping of toxic
materials. A minimum protection zone shall be established by the installation
of temporary fencing around existing vegetation to be preserved, placing the
fencing no closer to the trees than their drip lines, and this information shown
and noted on the plans. Protective fencing shall be maintained throughout the
construction period. Alternative protection measures may be approved by the
zoning officer. Construction details which indicate special techniques that will
be employed to save trees are required for all existing trees for which credit is
desired. Existing trees will be counted as fulfilling the landscaping
requirements of this section. Trees counted shall be all existing deciduous
trees with a trunk size of four inches (4") or larger, measured at four and one-
half feet (4 1/2') above the ground and all existing evergreen trees measuring
five (5) vertical feet or more in height.
2. Replacement: If any of the trees required to be retained or trees planted as
part of the landscaping plan should die within a period of eighteen (18)
months after completion of the activities associated with construction of the
site, the owner of the property must replace the trees within six (6) months at
a ratio of one to one (1:1) with an approved tree having a minimum diameter
of two inches (2") measured at a point six inches (6") above the natural grade.
Shrubbery or other plantings which die within eighteen (18) months of
completion of the activities shall be replaced in kind within six (6) months.
Fig. 3
Tree Removal Threshold Options
OPTION 1
Column I
Zoning District
1. A
2. E-1 and E-2
3. R-1A, R1-B, R-IC and R-2
4. R-3A, R-3B, R-3C and R-3D
5. B-1, B-2, and P
6. B-3, B-4, I-I and 1-2
Column II
Threshold
25%
25%
30%
40%
50%
60%
OPTION 2
Tree removal allowance. Specimen tree, significant tree and significant woodland
removal shall be in accordance with the city-approved tree preservation plan and in no
case shall the amount of removal exceed the following percentages:
(a) Single lot development.
(1) Single-unit residential, 20 percent.
(2) Commercial and multiunit residential, 30 percent.
(b) Multi-lot development.
(1) Single-phase development process.
(aa) Single unit residential, 40 percent.
(bb) Commercial and multiunit residential, 47.5 percent.
(2) Two-phase development.
(aa) Initial site development, 25 percent.
(bb) Individual lot development.
a. Single unit residential, 20 percent.
b. Commercial or multi-unit residential, 30 percent
2. Exception. When practical difficulties or practical hardships result from
strict compliance with the provisions of the paragraph, the city may permit
significant tree, specimen tree, and significant woodland removal in
excess of the allowable limits. In the event such exception is granted, a
reforestation plan or a cash mitigation will be implemented. The city shall
determine which form of mitigation shall be utilized.
OPTION 3
Tree preservation standards
A. Existing trees must be preserved. The total tree diameter on site is the total diameter
of all trees on the site, minus the diameter of trees that are listed in Section
33.630.030, Exempt from these Regulations. The applicant must choose one ofthe
following options. Significant trees are listed in Table 630-1:
1. Option 1: Preserve at least 35% of total tree diameter on the site;
2. Option 2: Preserve at least 50% of the significant trees on the site and at
least 30 % of the total tree diameter on the site;
3. Option 3: Preserve at least 75% of the significant trees on the site and at
least 25% of the total tree diameter on the site;
4. Option 4: Preserve all of the significant trees on the site and at least 20
percent of the total tree diameter on the site; or
5. Option 5: If the site is larger than one acre, preserve at least 35% of the
total tree canopy area on the site.
Fig.4
Tree Replacement Options
OPTION 1
Tree Removed (diameter)
Replaced Tree Requirement (diameter)
8" deciduous
12" deciduous
6' coniferous
12' coniferous
2 - 3" deciduous or 2 - 6' coniferous
3 - 3" deciduous or 3 - 6' coniferous
1 - 6' coniferous
2 - 6' coniferous
OPTION 2
Base Line Canopy Coverage per acre - The canopy coverage existing at time
development application is submitted.
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional 28%
High Density Residential 35%
Medium Density Residential 40%
Low Density Residential 55%
Large Lot Development 68%
If base line canopy coverage is not met at time of application, developer needs to plant
trees to meet above percentages. One tree = 1,089 sf. Trees installed at 2 lIz inch caliper.
No less than 20% of trees shall be conifers. Conifers installed at 6 feet in height with
average conifers planted at 7 feet in height.
OPTION 3
1. Tree Replacement Provisions
A. Schedule
Size of Tree Damaged or Destroyed Number of Replacement Trees
Category Category Category
A B C
Coniferous, 12 to 24 feet high 1 2 4
Coniferous, 24 feet or higher 2 4 8
Hardwood Deciduous, 6 to 20 inches 1 2 4
diameter
Hardwood Deciduous, 21 to 30 inches 2 4 8
diameter
Softwood Deciduous, 20 to 30 inches I 2 4
diameter
Softwood Deciduous, greater than 30 inches 2 4 8
diameter
B. Significant Woodland Replacement. Where replacement of a significant
woodland is required, the Applicant shall be responsible for furnishing and
installing one (1) Category A replacement tree or two (2) Category B
replacement trees or four (4) Category C replacement trees for every 125
square feet of significant woodland damaged or destroyed, or any increment
thereof.
C. Size of Replacement Trees.
1) Category A trees shall be no less than the following sizes:
a) Deciduous trees, not less than four (4) caliper inches.
b) Coniferous trees, not less than twelve (12) feet in height.
2) Category B trees shall be no less than the following sizes:
a) Deciduous trees, not less than two and one-half (2 ~) caliper
inches.
b) Coniferous trees, not less than six (6) feet in height.
3) Category C trees shall be no less than the following sizes:
a) Deciduous trees, not less than one and one-half (1 ~) caliper
inches.
b) Coniferous trees, not less than four (4) feet in height.
D. Species Requirement. Where ten (10) or more replacement trees are required,
not more than fifty (50) percent of the replacement trees shall be of the same
species of tree without the approval of the City.
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AppealsNiolations
10-3-4: APPEALS:
An appeal from a ruling of the zoning officer may be taken by the property owner
or agent within thirty (30) days after the order utilizing the following procedure:
(A) The property owner or agent shall file with the zoning officer a notice of
appeal stating the specific grounds upon which the appeal is made.
(B) The zoning officer shall transmit the appeal to the board of adjustment for
study and recommendation at its next regular meeting.
(C) The board of adjustment shall make its decision within sixty (60) days and a
copy of the motion shall be mailed to the applicant by the zoning officer. (Ord. 002-469,
2-19-2002)
10-3-10: APPEALS TO CITY COUNCIL:
A party may appeal a decision of the zoning board of adjustment when issues of
fact, procedure or other finding made by the board are in dispute. Appeals must be filed
with the city within ten (10) days of the final decision ofthe board of adjustment.
Building permits shall not be issued after an appeal has been filed with the planning
department. If permits have been issued before an appeal has been filed, then the permits
are suspended and construction and/or usage shall cease until the city council has made a
final determination of the appeal. The city council shall conduct a hearing within sixty
(60) days after the receipt by city staff of the appeal from an action by the board of
adjustment. As provided in subsection 10-3-7(C) of this chapter, notice of the hearing
shall be mailed to property owners adjacent to the subject property disregarding public
rights of way. Any person may appear and testify at the hearing either in person or by
duly authorized agent or attorney. A fee to be established by resolution of the city council
shall be paid by the appellant at the time the notice of appeal is filed. (Ord. 002-469,2-
19-2002)
10-3-13: ENFORCEMENT PENALTIES:
Any violation of this title may be enjoined by the city council through proper
legal channels and any person who violates this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction thereof be punished to the maximum as provided by law. Each day a
violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 002-469,2-19-
2002)
10-3-14: ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES:
In case any building, structure or land is, or is proposed to be, erected,
constructed, reconstructed, altered, converted, maintained or used in violation of this title,
the city council, in addition to other remedies, may institute in the name of the city, any
appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate such building
structure or land, or to prevent, in or about such premises, any act, conduct, business or
use constituting a violation. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)
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Lee Smick
From: Leon Orr [Ieon.orr@charter.net]
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 2:55 PM
To: Kevan Soderberg (Council); Steve Wilson; David Pritzlaff; David McKnight; Christy J. Fogarty
[External Email Account]
Cc: Lee Smick
Subject: Tree Preservation
Council
One of your current subject is consideration of tree preservation in developments. I would
like to offer the following comments:
I believe that Farmington needs a reasonable tree preservation ordinance/policy. One that
protects as many mature trees of desirable species as possible whild also considering
landowner rights. Both can be met.
My first suggestion, which may have already been done, is to get copies of othar area cities
ordinances/policies on this subject and take good ideas out for us.
The ordinance/policy should contain incentives and penalties for developers.
It is easy to observe that developers like to "create" as many walkout lots as possible
because they bring more money and lend themselves to more desirable home designs for
families. This is easy to accomplish in an area like that now being developed south of 195th
street. More difficult on wooded properties. One of the more interesting and effective
developments that I have ever observed was SUMMIT OAKS north of Co. 42 at the Apple
Valley/Bumsville border. They cut in the roads and boulevards but left the lots "as is" and
then each house was allowed to determine how to save the trees by designing the house to fit
the lot and avoid tree destruction AND to take advantage of the trees that could be saved.
This is a good option to requiring a developer to grade the entire site and shape the lots. It
works good on treed areas.
When we built Farmington Lutheran Church we went to extreme measures to save every
tree possible. I know that this was easier than creating a large number of small lots but the
same effort should be made to save mature trees of a desirable species, i.e. oak, maple, ash,
etc.
There was some discussion about removing trees BEFORE applying for development. As
an example of dealing with that I would tell you how St. Croix County Wisconsin deals with
that. When applying for a subdivision it must be certified that NO land grading, site
prepartion, REMOVAL OF TREES, alteration of drainageways water features, etc.......has
taken place in the preceeding YEAR. This reasonably preserves landowner rights but
prevents intentional actions in advance of subdivision requests to avoid known policies of
2/6/2006
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the city during development planning/approval.
Leon W. Orr
19161 Echo Lane
Farmington, MN 55024
651-463-8739
Cell 651-334-7574
leon.orr@charter.net
2/6/2006
/3CL.
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, Acting City Administrator ~
Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Kevin Carroll, Director of Community Development
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Development Building Permit Policies
DATE:
April 17, 2006
INTRODUCTION
At the April 3, 2006 City Council meeting during Roundtable, staff was asked: What is the
policy regarding the issuance of building permits in new developments?
DISCUSSION
The policy(s) regarding building permit issuance in new developments are outlined in the
development contracts for the proj ects. Depending on the development and the unique
circumstances that each development has, the standard language may be modified as approved
by the City Council. The standard language that is included in the City's development contracts
with developers regarding building permit issuance is as follows:
Standard Contract Lam!uaf!e
6. Required Public Improvements and Assessments.
All bike trails and sidewalks to be constructed as part of the development must be completed before
building permits will be issued.
34. Miscellaneous.
D. Building permits shall not be issued prior to completion of site grading, submittal of as-built
grading plan, public and private utility installation, curb and gutter, installation of erosion control
devices, installation of permanent street signs and wetland buffer and natural area signs, paving
with a bituminous surface, retaining walls if any, site seeding, mulching, disk anchoring 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
building permits may be issued. However, the City Engineer is authorized to waive this
Building Permit Procedures
April 17, 2006
Page 2
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.
Following is the development contract language that was included in the development contract
for Executive Estates. The development contract for Executive Estates was approved by the City
Council on October 3,2005.
Executive Estates
6. Required Public Improvements.
All bike trails and sidewalks to be constructed as part of the development must be completed before
building permits will be issued. 22Sth Street must be paved from TH3 through Cambrian Way before
building permits will be issued consistent with paragraph 34D.
34. Miscellaneous.
D. Building permits shall not be issued prior to completion of site grading, submittal of as-built
grading plan, public and private utility installation, curb and gutter, installation of erosion control
devices, installation of permanent street signs and wetland buffer and natural area signs, paving
with a bituminous surface, retaining walls if any, site seeding, mulching, disk anchoring 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
building permits 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.
Following is the development contract language that was included in the development contract
for Parkview Ponds. The development contract for Parkview Ponds was approved by the City
Council on May 16, 2005.
Parkview Ponds
6. Required Public Improvements.
All bike trails and sidewalks to be constructed as part of the development must be completed before
building permits will be issued.
34. Miscellaneous.
D. Building permits shall not be issued prior to completion of site grading, submittal of as-built
grading plan, public and private utility installation, curb and gutter, installation of erosion control
Building Permit Procedures
April 17, 2006
Page 3
devices, installation of permanent street signs and wetland buffer and natural area signs, paving
with a bituminous surface, retaining walls if any, site seeding, mulching, disk anchoring 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
building permits 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.
Building permits may be issued prior to the completion of public improvements for Lots 1-6, of
Block 1 for the purposes of constructing model homes. The Developers engineer shall verify the
foundation grades and submit verification of compliance with the approved grading plans in
writing to the City prior to commencement of building construction. No certificate of occupancy
will be issued for these lots until the completion of improvements as outlined in this agreement.
All work shall cease on these lots during the installation of curb and gutter, sidewalk and
bituminous paving. High early concrete shall be used for all concrete work fronting these lots.
No construction or deliveries may occur for the lots under construction for 1 week following
concrete curb and gutter and sidewalk installation to allow for adequate curing. The watermain
and fire hydrant stubbed to provide fire protection for these models per Exhibit "E" shall be tested
per the City of Farmington's Engineering Guidelines before permits shall be issued. The
developer shall adhere to the letter and map attached as Exhibits "0" and "E" respectively. The
Developer assumes all liability to cure any issues that arise from the issuance of building permits
before street construction is completed.
Following is the development contract language that was included in the development contract
for Hometown Addition. The development contract for Hometown Addition was approved by
the City Council on September 19, 2005.
Hometown Addition
6. Required Public Improvements.
All bike trails and sidewalks to be constructed as part of the development must be completed before
building permits will be issued.
34. Miscellaneous.
D. Building permits shall not be issued prior to completion of site grading, submittal of as-built
grading plan, public and private utility installation, curb and gutter, installation of erosion control
devices, installation of permanent street signs and wetland buffer and natural area signs, paving
with a bituminous surface, retaining walls if any, site seeding, mulching, disk anchoring 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,
Building Permit Procedures
April 17, 2006
Page 4
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
building permits 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.
Building permits for the developments referenced above have been issued in accordance with
their respective development contracts, with the exception that additional consideration has been
given in the case of Executive Estates. Since issues with Castle Rock Township have impacted
the timing of completing 225th Street, staff has been working with the developer of Executive
Estates since late 2005 to identify an access solution that would allow permits to be issued before
225th Street is complete. In the case of the Hometown Development, one permit has been issued
on a lot that was an existing lot that had a previous home on it, adjacent to 209th Street, which is
paved. Sewer and water services for this lot were existing from 209th Street.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
ACTION REQUESTED
For Council's information.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Lee M. Mann, P.E.,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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Director of Community Development
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmin1rton.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, City Council and Acting City Administrator
FROM:
Kevin Carroll, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:
Schedule for 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update Process
DATE:
April 17, 2006
A City Council member inquired last week about the timetable for updating the City's existing
Comprehensive Plan. The following information is provided in response to that request:
1. The Metropolitan Council will require all cities in the 7-county metropolitan area to update
their existing comprehensive plans by September of 2008.
2. City staff members have had preliminary conversations with one another, and with Bonestroo
representatives, regarding general time frames for completing the planning-related and
engineering-related components of the 2008 Update. The current plan is to continue, during
the next few months, the discussions that have already begun regarding topics such as the
preferred sequencing of events, the role of consultants, the projected cost(s) ofthe required
technical work, and the inter-relationships between the planning!1and use issues and the
. . .
engmeenng Issues.
3. Staff members anticipate that a City Council workshop, or possibly a joint City
CouncillPlanning Commission workshop, will be needed in the Fall of 2006 to discuss
recommendations from staff regarding the format of (and schedule for) the 2008 Update
process. By that time, more information will presumably be available regarding currently
unresolved high school siting issues, which will have a significant impact on the preliminary
2008 Update discussions regarding long-term land use and zoning issues.
4. Staff members further anticipate that the vast majority of the actual work on the 2008 Update
will be conducted by City staff and City consultants during 2007, with the overall goal of
having the City Council adopt a draft of the 2008 Update by the end of2007.
5. The first six months of 2008 would then be devoted to public informational meetings on the
draft of the 2008 Update and meetings with other potentially affected jurisdictions (Lakeville,
adjacent townships, etc.), which would allow enough time for the City Council to approve
whatever final modifications might be required in order to submit the final 2008 Update to
the Metropolitan Council well in advance of the September 2008 deadline.
6. The work that has already been done on the system plan updates for the southeast region, and
the work that is about to be done with regard to the geographic components ofthe Economic
Development Plan, may enable the City to expedite the general schedule set forth above.
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cooperatively as a team rather than at cross purposes.
Visionary Leadership and Planning
We believe that the very essence of leadership is to be visionary and to plan for the future.
Positive Relations with the Community
We believe that positive relations with the community and public we serve leads to
positive, involved, and active citizens.
Professionalism
We believe that continuous improvement is the mark of professionalism and are
committed to applying this principle to the services we offer and the development of our
employees.
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Vendor Business Unit Object Amount
41MPRINT ICE ARENA MN SALES TAX DUE 51.51-
ICE ARENA OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 843.96
792.45
ADAMSON INDUSTRIES CORP CAPITAL ACQUISITION MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 113.75
11375
AFFINITY PLUS FEDERAL CREDIT U EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND CREDIT UNION PAYABLE 2,650.00
2,650.00
AFLAC EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 3,180.00
3,180.00
ALCORN BEVERAGE CO. INC. DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 11,835.60
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 11,460.65
23,296.25
ALEX AIR APPARATUS INC FIRE CAPITAL PROJECTS MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 18,000.00
18,000.00
ALLlANT MECHANICAL POLICE ADMINISTRATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 304.50
BUILDING MAINT SERVICES EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 455.76
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 569.70
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 569.70
STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 113.94
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 569.70
2,583.30
ALLSTATE SALES & LEASING CORP. SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS VEHICLES 97,196.00
97,196.00
AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING I SPRUCE ST EXTENSION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 994.30
994.30
AMERICAN PAYMENT CENTERS SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19.11
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19.11
STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19.11
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19.11
76.44
AN COM COMMUNICATIONS INC CAPITAL ACQUISITION MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 401.00 '-J
401.00 '1...
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ANDERSENINC,EARLF STREET MAINTENANCE SIGNS & STRIPPING MATERIALS 93.13
93.13
ANTENNA PLUS LLC CAPITAL ACQUISITION MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 344.06
344.06
APPLE VALLEY FORD PATROL SERVICES VEHICLE REPAIR SERVICE 362.55
362,55
ARCTIC GLACIER ICE DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 138.75
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 247.45
386.20
BARCO PRODUCTS COMPANY PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND MN SALES TAX DUE 41.67-
MEADOWv'IEW PARK OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 682.67
641.00
BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS INC PARK MAINTENANCE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 1,009.09
ICE ARENA OPERATIONS EXPENSE EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 57.00
1,066.09
BELLBOY CORPORATION DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 994.22
DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 156.59
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 1,404.49
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 181.60
2,736.90
BELLOWS, ANDY PATROL SERVICES MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 40.50
40.50
BELZER'S CHEV/DODGElKIA, JEFF STREET MAINTENANCE VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 10.51
10.51
BERRY COFFEE COMPANY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 46.73
EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND COFFEE FUND 140.17
186.90
BJ PRODUCTIONS DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 61.00
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 61.00
122.00
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BOERBOOM, ROB
E10RIIIF, IAMII=
BRAUN PUMP & CONTROLS
BSN/PASSONS/GSC/CONLlN SPORTS
BURNSVILLE, CITY OF
CATCO PARTS SERVICE
CHANT, BRANDON
CHIEFS TOWING INC
CINTAS-754
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 89,68
FIRE CAPITAL PROJECTS MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 56.42
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 31.40
177.50
r.I=IIII=RAI I=lIl11n RI=VI=IIIIII=1': RFCRFA TIOIII FEES - GENERAL 5000
50.00
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 1,768.42
1,768.42
GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET MN SALES TAX DUE 45.50-
PARK MAINTENANCE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 745.50
PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND MN SALES TAX DUE 4.55-
TAMARACK PARK OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 74.51
769.96
PATROL SERVICES CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,099.44
FIRE SERVICES CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 549.73
1,649.17
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 195.43
FLEET OPERATIONS VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 767.97
963.40
GENERAL FUND REVENUES RECREATION FEES - GENERAL 450.00
450.00
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 265.00
265.00
POLICE ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 156.44
STREET MAINTENANCE UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 135.53
PARK MAINTENANCE UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 282.58
BUILDING MAINT SERVICES UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 58.26
BUILDING MAINT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 75.08
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 135.53
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 93.88
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 426.25
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 93.88
STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 135.53
STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 18.76
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WATER UTILITY EXPENSE UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 135.53
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 93.88
FLEET OPERATIONS VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 271.16
FLEET OPERATIONS UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 84.15
2,196.44
CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT llC DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP BUilDING RENTAL 10,468.77
10,468.77
CMI MAILING & MARKETING SVS SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 422.31
422.31
CNH CAPITAL STREET MAINTENANCE RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT 393.42
PARK MAINTENANCE EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 200.58
PARK MAINTENANCE RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT 417.05
1,011.05
COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 695.68
PilOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 1,255.20
1,950.88
COllEGE CITY BEVERAGE INC DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 10,676.40
PilOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 8,178.50
18,854.90
COLLINS, JEFF & CHRISTY SEWER OPERATIONS REVENUE ENTERPRISE SALES 107.24
107.24
CONOCOPHllLlPS FLEET STREET MAINTENANCE FUEL 48.73
48.73
CULLIGAN ULTRAPURE INDUSTRIES DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 42.90
PilOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 2.20
45.10
DAKOTA COUNTY LICENSE CENTER PATROL SERVICES VEHICLE LICENSES, TAXES, FEES 319.00
PARK MAINTENANCE VEHICLE LICENSES, TAXES, FEES 39.50
358.50
DAKOTA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION HlllDEE RECONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,000.00
4,000.00
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DARLEY & CO, W.S. FIRE SERVICES EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 87.97
FIRE SERVICES VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 179.11
267.08
DAY DISTRIBUTING CO DOIIIINTOIIIIN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 570.10
PII OTKNOR IIQIIOR RFVFNIIF COST OF GOODS SOLD 415937
4,729.47
DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 75.00
75.00
DICK'S SANITATION INC SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 21,693.03
21,693.03
EIDE BAILLY LLP GENERAL ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,984.00
HRAlECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,821.00
ICE ARENA OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 691.00
DOIIIINTOIIIIN LIQUOR REV & EXP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 493.50
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 493.50
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 839.00
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 839.00
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 839.00
11,000.00
EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC PATROL SERVICES OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 74.25
74.25
ESRI INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 2,322.20
2,322.20
EXTREME BEVERAGE LLC DOIIIINTOIIIIN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 600.00
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 256.00
856.00
FARMINGTON CLINIC FIRE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 640.00
640.00
FARMINGTON EMPLOYEE CLUB EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND EMPLOYEE CLUB 50.00
50.00
FARMINGTON PRINTING INC ADMINISTRATION OUTSIDE PRINTING 47.93
ENGINEERING SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 13.31
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SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS OUTSIDE PRINTING 79.88
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE OUTSIDE PRINTING 493.33
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS OUTSIDE PRINTING 493.33
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE OUTSIDE PRINTING 493.34
1,621.12
FARMINGTON, CITY OF HUMAN RESOURCES MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 11.34
BUILDING INSPECTIONS OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 6.39
BUILDING INSPECTIONS TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 32.00
PATROL SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 14.13
INVESTIGATION SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 12.10
FIRE SERVICES FUELS & LUBRICANTS 7.75
PARK MAINTENANCE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 9.00
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS POSTAGE 15.00
107.71
FASTENAL COMPANY FIRE CAPITAL PROJECTS MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 75.40
75.40
FERRELL GAS PRODUCTS CO ICE ARENA OPERATIONS EXPENSE FUEL 95.06
95.06
FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES INC CAPITAL ACQUISITION OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 35,313.30
35,313.30
FIRE MARSHALS ASSN OF MN FIRE SERVICES SUBSCRIPTIONS & DUES 35.00
35.00
FIREHOUSE FIRE SERVICES SUBSCRIPTIONS & DUES 30.00
30.00
FORCE AMERICA SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 139.31
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 94.23
233.54
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS-ACCESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TELEPHONE 337.23
POLICE ADMINISTRATION TELEPHONE 143.05
FIRE SERVICES TELEPHONE 143.06
623.34
GALLES CORPORATION FIRE CAPITAL PROJECTS OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 1,092.11
1,092.11
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GANG, PATRICK & ANGELA SEWER OPERATIONS REVENUE ENTERPRISE SALES 53.46
53.46
GEISE, TRACY EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 1,005.00
1 005 00
GODFREY'S CUSTOM SIGNS PARK MAINTENANCE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 23.43
23.43
GRAINGER INC SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 101.22
101.22
GRIGGS COOPER & CO DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 10,983.97
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 16,074.93
27,058.90
HAGEN, T.E. ICE ARENA OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 44.50
44.50
HA'M<INS INC WATER UTILITY EXPENSE CHEMICALS 9,240.18
9,240.18
HEALTH PARTNERS EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 6,509.04
6,509.04
HOHENSTEINS INC DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 550.00
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 567.25
1,117.25
HOME DEPOT BUILDING MAl NT SERVICES BUILDING REPAIR SERVICE 307.79
307.79
HORIZON CPO SEMINARS SWIMMING POOL OPERATIONS TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 450.00
450.00
HYDRO METERING TECHNOLOGY WATER UTILITY EXPENSE EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 13,546.80
13,546.80
ICERINK SUPPLY CO ICE ARENA OPERATIONS EXPENSE EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 127.16
127.16
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ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND ICMA PAYABLE 5,026.92
5,026.92
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS ADMINISTRATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 223.32
223.32
INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR CAPITAL ACQUISITION MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 6,278.00
6,278.00
ITL PATCH COMPANY INC PATROL SERVICES UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 520.63
520,63
JACOBSON ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS 208th ST WEST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 26,526.87
26,526.87
JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPAN DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 5,563.19
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 8,631.46
14,194.65
KALLEVIG, DUANE SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 18.32
18.32
KEEPRSINC POLICE ADMINISTRATION UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 105.90
PATROL SERVICES UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 182.75
288.65
KINDSETH, MARK FIRE SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 230.43
FIRE SERVICES MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 64.97
295.40
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND LELS DUES PAYABLE 240.50
240.50
LEXISNEXIS INVESTIGATION SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 150.00
150.00
LINDQUIST, BRIAN POLICE ADMINISTRATION OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 126.25
126.25
LINDSTROM, RONALD FIRE SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 20.00
20.00
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LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 542.62
542.62
LONE OAK COMPANIES INC SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE POSTAGE 150.00
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS POSTAGE 150.00
~T()RM WATFR IITIIITY ()PFRATI()N~ POSTAGF 15000
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE POSTAGE 150.00
600.00
LUND MARTIN CONSTRUCTION INC FIRE CAPITAL PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 35,005.00
35,005.00
M S FOSTER & ASSOCIATES INC SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 487.96
487.96
M. AMUNDSON LLP DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 835.34
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 271.21
1,106.55
MARK VII DISTRIBUTORS INC DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 4,410.05
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 6,637.19
11,047.24
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE PATROL SERVICES EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 142.95
STREET MAINTENANCE VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 67.04
209.99
MCNEARNEY HOMES, ROBERT ESCROW FUND DEPOSITS PAYABLE 2,000.00
2,000.00
MEDICA EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 42,825.04
42,825.04
MERRILL EQUIPMENT CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET MN SALES TAX DUE 18.77-
PARK MAINTENANCE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 307.52
288.75
METRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY PARK MAINTENANCE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 1,889.68
1,889.68
METRO FIRE FIRE SERVICES EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 40.07
40.07
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METROCALL INC POLICE ADMINISTRATION CELLULAR PHONES 15.73
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE CELLULAR PHONES 1.87
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE CELLULAR PHONES 1.87
19.47
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SEWER OPERATIONS REVENUE SAC CHARGE RETAINER 47.569,50
47,569.50
MEYER, DAN FIRE SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 16.00
16.00
MIDWEST PLAYSCAPES INC FAIR HILLS PARK OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 729.55
PINE KNOLL PARK OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 729.50
1,459.05
MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPARTMENT PATROL SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 300.00
300.00
MINNESOTA AFSCME COUNCIL #5 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND AFSCME UNION DUES PAYABLE 653.27
653.27
MINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND MBA PAYABLE 108.34
108.34
MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT SYS EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN 1,828.30
1,828.30
MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND CHILD SUPPORT PAYABLE 1,985.20
1,985.20
MN DEPT OF REVENUE EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND GARNISHMENT PAYABLE 268.63
268.63
MN FIRE SERVICE CERTIFICATION FIRE SERVICES UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 254.05
FIRE SERVICES SUBSCRIPTIONS & DUES 220.00
FIRE SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 105.00
579.05
MOODY COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND CHILD SUPPORT PAYABLE 175.00
175.00
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MURPHY, JAMES PATROL SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 40.17
PATROL SERVICES MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 60.06
100.23
MUZAK - NORTH CENTRAL DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 56.98
PII OT KNOR IIQIIOR RFVFNIIF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5703
114.01
NATIONAL CAMERA & VIDEO WATER UTILITY EXPENSE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 479.13
479.13
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATION CELLULAR PHONES 116.35
HUMAN RESOURCES CELLULAR PHONES 54.43
BUILDING INSPECTIONS CELLULAR PHONES 147.14
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CELLULAR PHONES 42.82
PATROL SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 626.08
FIRE SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 217.72
ENGINEERING SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 201.59
PARK MAINTENANCE CELLULAR PHONES 224.01
BUILDING MAINT SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 113.92
RECREATION PROGRAM SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 179.44
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS CELLULAR PHONES 20.57
DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP CELLULAR PHONES 38.29
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE CELLULAR PHONES 116.93
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS CELLULAR PHONES 239.85
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE CELLULAR PHONES 116.94
FLEET OPERATIONS CELLULAR PHONES 54.43
2,510.51
NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY PATROL SERVICES EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 35.78
SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 39.51
CAPITAL ACQUISITION VEHICLES 2,860.80
CAPITAL ACQUISITION MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 3,008.40
5,944.49
NORTHERN TOOL & EQUIPMENT CO SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 28.10
28.10
NORTHERN WATER WORKS SUPPLY IN SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 2.028.83
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 2,028.82
4,057.65
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NORTHLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC INVESTIGATION SERVICES EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 145.28
145.28
NORTHLAND CHEMICAL CORP BUILDING MAl NT SERVICES CLEANING SUPPLIES 139.30
139.30
OFFICEMAX - A BOISE COMPANY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,806.65
ADMINISTRATION EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 159.73
FIRE CAPITAL PROJECTS MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 149.09
2,115.47
ORKIN EXTERMINATING BUILDING MAl NT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 88.98
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 20.97
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 20.97
STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4.19
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 20.97
156.08
PAUSTIS WINE CO. DOWNTO'Mol LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 351.00
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 725,00
1,076.00
PELLlCCI HARDWARE & RENTAL POLICE ADMINISTRATION OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 3.50
FIRE SERVICES EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 5.31
FIRE SERVICES VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 35.08
FIRE SERVICES BUILDING SUPPLIES & PARTS 165.98
STREET MAINTENANCE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 3.50
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 58.55
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 41.30
313.22
PHILLIPS WINE AND SPIRITS INC DOWNTO'Mol LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 2,776.38
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 4,372.38
7,148.76
PINE BEND LANDFILL INC SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 14,707.36
14,707.36
PLASTIC RESOURCE INC DOWNTO'Mol LIQUOR REV & EXP OTHER 822.00
822.00
POLFUS IMPLEMENT INC. PARK MAINTENANCE EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 463.65
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PARK MAINTENANCE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 53.20
PARK MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 852.00
1.368.85
POSTMASTER SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS POSTAGE 2.042.18
'04'18
PREECE. BEVERLY RECREATION PROGRAM SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 72.00
72.00
PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO OF AME EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 2.310.36
2.310.36
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT AS EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND PERA PAYABLE 10.891.95
EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND PERA 13.327.16
24.219.11
QUALITY VIIlNE AND SPIRITS CO DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 2.196.00
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD 2.431.72
4.627.72
R & R SPECIAL TIES OF VIIlSCONSIN . ICE ARENA OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 48.00
48.00
R J SAYERS DISTRIBUTING SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 64.33
64.33
R&R CLEANING CONTRACTORS INC. DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP BUILDING REPAIR SERVICE 28.79
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE BUILDING REPAIR SERVICE 36.93
65.72
REED BUSINESS INFORMATION SPRUCE ST EXTENSION LEGAL NOTICES PUBLICATIONS 610.56
610.56
RENEGADES SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 140.00
140.00
RENNER & SONS. E H WELL #8 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 42.910.78
42.910.78
RMI-C-DIVISON OF ROTONICS MFG SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 9.132.00
9,132.00
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Vendor Business Unit Object Amount
ROC INC FIRE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 216.20
BUILDING MAINT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,883.14
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 858.39
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 214.60
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 214.60
STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 42.91
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 214.60
3,644.44
RUTHERFORD, GARY PATROL SERVICES MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 142.40
142.40
SAUBER PLUMBING & HEATING CO. WATER UTILITY EXPENSE EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 4,257.50
4,257.50
SAUTER, BOB EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 885.00
885.00
SAVOIE SUPPLY CO. INC. BUILDING MAINT SERVICES OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 349.79
349.79
SCHRADER'S LAW ENFORCEMENT SUP BUILDING INSPECTIONS EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 19.12
19.12
SCHULZ ELECTRIC INC PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 384.99
384.99
SCHWANZ, TINA HRNECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 29.26
29.26
SCOVILL, SHAWN PATROL SERVICES UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 576.22
576.22
SPARKY'S FIRE PROTECTION POLICE ADMINISTRATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 146.50
FIRE SERVICES BUILDING SUPPLIES & PARTS 149.13
BUILDING MAINT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 212.41
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 39.00
ICE ARENA OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 178.00
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 89.27
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 89.27
STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 17.85
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Vendor Business Unit Object Amount
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 89.27
1,010.70
SPEEDWAY SUPERAMERICA LLC - 00 PATROL SERVICES FUEL 1,514.80
FIRE SERVICES FUEL 86.46
!,;TRFFT MAINTFNANCF FIJFI 531 92
PARK MAINTENANCE FUEL 313.95
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS FUEL 46.58
FLEET OPERATIONS FUEL 50.99
2,544.70
SPRINT PATROL SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 404.29
404.29
ST CROIX RECREATION CO INC EVERGREEN KNOLL PARK OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 805.84
RAMBLING RIVER PARK OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 201.47
MEADOIIWIEW PARK OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 201.47
1,208.78
STARK, RICKIE STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 760.00
760.00
STREICHER'S PATROL SERVICES UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 1,938.18
INVESTIGATION SERVICES UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 725.00
2,663.18
SUNDANTZ CREATIONS POLICE ADMINISTRATION UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 139.50
139.50
SUPERIOR PRODUCTS MFG CO CAPITAL ACQUISITION MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 2,661.44
2,661.44
TECH ELECTRIC OF MINNESOTA BUILDING MAINT SERVICES EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 34.88
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 43.60
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 43.60
STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 8.72
WATER UTILITY EXPENSE EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 43.60
174.40
THRAEN, TERRY FIRE SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 227.16
FIRE SERVICES MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 71.18
298.34
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Vendor Business Unit Object Amount
TKDA INC WATER UTILITY EXPENSE EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 274.92
274.92
TOTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS INC MAIN STREET OTHER CONSTRUCTION COSTS 1,280.70
1,280.70
TOTAL MEDIA INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET MN SALES TAX DUE 7.43-
INVESTIGATION SERVICES OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 205.33
197.90
TOTAL TOOL SUPPLY INC FLEET OPERATIONS MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 292.88
292.88
TOWN'S EDGE CAR CARE FIRE SERVICES VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 48.00
48.00
TRUCOLOR STUDIO POLICE ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 210.87
210.87
UNION SECURITY INSURANCE COMPA EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 932.33
932.33
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE POLICE ADMINISTRATION POSTAGE 9.25
SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE POSTAGE 79.48
88.73
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS POSTAGE 2,000.00
2,000.00
US CAVALRY PATROL SERVICES UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 5o.s3
50.63
VERIZON WIRELESS FIRE SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 15.36
15.36
VOGEL, ROBERT C BOARDS & COMMISSIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 600.00
600.00
WACKER, MARILYN PATROL SERVICES UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 80.00
80.00
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Vendor
WENDLANDT,BRENDA
Business Unit
HUMAN RESOURCES
WINE MERCHANTS
DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP
PILOT KNOB LIQUOR REVENUE
WlNGFOOT COMMERCIAL TIRE
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS
ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC
STREET MAINTENANCE
SODERBERG
FOGARTY
MCKNIGHT
PRITZLAFF
~ WILSON
CITY OF FARMINGTON
Council Check Summary
4/3/2006 - 4/16/2006
Object
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
COST OF GOODS SOLD
COST OF GOODS SOLD
VEHICLE TIRES
VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS
Report Totals
Amount
268.56
268.56
556.56
2,520.10
3 076 66
1,289.18
1,289.18
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105.50
105.50
706,698.73