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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.21.16 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 21,2016 1. Call to Order Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Larson led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance. 3. Roll Call Present-Larson, Bartholomay, Donnelly and Pitcher Absent-Bonar Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Finance Director Hanson, Community Development Director Kienberger, Human Resources Director Wendlandt, Planning Manager Wippler and Attorney Jamnik. 4. Agenda Motion by Bartholomay, second by Pitcher,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion carried. 5. Announcements/Commendations A. Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik appeared before the city council to provide an update on activities throughout the county. 6. Citizen Comments Doug Jaeger, 521 Oak Street, addressed the city council on the winter parking rules. Mr. Jaeger expressed concern that the rules are being enforced before there is any snow on the ground. He felt the current enforcement is too strong and a small issue. 7. Consent Agenda Motion by Bartholomay, second by Donnelly,to approve the consent agenda: November 21, 2016 Minutes -1- a) Approve Minutes of the November 7, 2016 City Council Meeting-Administration b) Approve Minutes of the November 14, 2016 Special City Council Meeting- Administration c) Acknowledge Retirement Finance Department-Human Resources d) Appointment Recommendation Finance Department-Human Resources e) Acknowledge Resignation Fire Department-Human Resources f) Acknowledge Resignation Fire Department-Human Resources g) Approve Seasonal Hiring-Human Resources h) Acknowledge Resignation Parks and Recreation Department-Human Resources i) Adopt Resolution R86-2016 Approving Gambling Event Permit Vermillion River Longbeards-Community Development j) Adopt Resolution R87-2016 Approving Gambling Event Permit Farmington Volleyball Club-Community Development k) Approve Bills-Finance APIF, motion carried. 8. Public Hearings None 9. Award of Contract None 10. Petitions, Requests and Communications A. Waiver of Plat Request-509 Willow Street Planning Manager Wippler presented a request for a waiver of plat for the property located at 509 Willow Street owned by Anthony Verch. Mr.Verch would like to split this lot into two lots. The property is currently a metes and bounds property and is not part of a recorded plat but is located within the municipal urban service area of the city. Since the property is with the urban service area Mr. Wippler believes the split will not adversely affect the future orderly development of the property or adjacent property. This issue is brought to the city council for consideration as required by section 11-1-5 of the city code. Mr.Verch is proposing to demolish the existing home that is located on the parcel and then split the parcel in order to construct a new single-family dwelling on one parcel and a two- family dwelling on the second parcel. The parcel is zoned R-2 and both single-family and two- family dwellings are permitted uses. Motion by Bartholmay, second by Pitcher,to approve the waiver of plat located at 509 Willow Street, splitting the existing lot into two lots. APIF, motion carried. November 21,2016 Minutes -2- B. Rambling River Center Plaza and Parks Master Plan Concept Development Contract Community Development Director Kienberger reminded the city council that as a part of the Downtown Development Plan implementation, staff proposes entering into a contract with Hoisington Koegler Group (HKGi)to provide a detailed concept plan and cost estimate for the Rambling River Center Plaza as outlined in the plan. In addition,the city is looking to enter into a contract with HKGi for master planning services for Marigold Park and Prairie Pines Park. The total cost of all work is$12,350. The city council does have the option of approval portions of the proposal as well. This issue was discussed at the September 6, 2016 city council meeting and tabled with the direction to staff to obtain the input of businesses surrounding the Rambling River Center parking lot. Staff met with most of the business owners and the reaction was generally positive with common questions of what happens to the available parking area and the cost of the project. The process, if approved, would involve additional public input. Ann Olson, one of the owners of Town Sports, expressed concerns about the loss of parking both today and into the future. The parking spots available on Third Street and in the Rambling River Center parking lot are very valuable. Even with the empty storefronts downtown,there is still not enough parking. The backs of the buildings that face the parking lot are not attractive and there are concerns of what people would be looking at with the back of the buildings. She wanted the city to consider the best long term use for this area. Mayor Larson asked about the Second Street parking lot. Olson responded that it is too far away from the businesses and most people will not walk that far. Janie Tutewohl, downtown business owner, asked about placing the gathering space on the east side of the Rambling River Center. Staff responded that area is the handicap access entrance to the center. Robyn Craig, city councilmember-elect, asked if we have looked at other areas and if this was the best place for this type of use. Kienberger commented that the downtown redevelopment study looked at a number of different aspects and areas of downtown. The consensus of the city council was to hold off on the Rambling River Center Plaza master plan at this time. Motion by Bartholomay, second by Donnelly,to approve a contract with Hoisington Koegler Group for park concept plans for Marigold Park and Prairie Pines Park. APIF, motion carried. 11. Unfinished Business None November 21,2016 Minutes -3- 12. New Business None 13. City Council Roundtable Donnelly-Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Bartholomay-Asked residents to shovel out fire hydrants on their property to help out the fire department. Pitcher-Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. McKnight-Reminded residents about the holiday garbage collection schedule this week and shared that Toys for Town collection bins will be placed tomorrow and the gift wrapping will be held on December 17, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at FHS. Larson-Reminded residents about Toys for Town,the holiday garbage schedule, small business Saturday to be held on November 26, 2016 and reminded residents to shop local. Adjourn Motion by Bartholomay,second by Pitcher,to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted David McKnight, City Administrator November 21,2016 Minutes -4-