HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.12.16 Work Session Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION
DECEMBER 12,2016
Mayor Larson called the work session to order at 6:33 p.m. at Fire Station#1.
Roll Call
Present-Larson, Donnelly, Bartholomay, Bonar, and Pitcher
Staff
Present-Administrator McKnight, Community Development Director Kienberger, Finance
Director Hanson, Human Resources Director Wendlandt, Fire Chief Larsen and Parks and
Recreation Director Distad.
Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay,second by Pitcher to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion
carried.
Dakota County Community Development Agency Presentation
Dakota County Community Development Agency(CDA) Board Chair Mike Slavik thanked the
city council for time on the agenda to present an update on the activities of the agency. The
CDA board is performing a strategic plan outreach to the communities in the county.
CDA Executive Director Tony Scherlter provided information to the city council on the programs
offered throughout the county and specifically in Farmington. Facilities in the community,
dollars that the CDA works with and redevelopment activities were reviewed. Schertler
discussed the different role the CDA plays in economic development in each community.
Dakota County Manager Matt Smith discussed the partnership role the CDA and the county
play in different areas.
Schertler discussed the three questions that the CDA strategic plan is trying to answer. This
work will continue in 2017.
The city council expressed an interest to continue to partner with the CDA in a number of areas.
Recreation Supervisor Position
McKnight presented a summary of the vacant recreation supervisor position. This position is
currently being recruited due to the resignation of a former employee. Distad presented a
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summary of the programs this position is responsible for and the estimated 24,000 touches this
position has with residents each year.
City councilmembers asked a variety of questions on the work of the position, interaction with
residents,the ability of the school district to perform some of these duties,the budget impact
of the position and more.
It was the consensus of a majority of the city council to continue to recruit for this vacant
position. Some of the members want to continue discussions with the school district in regards
to programs,staffing and related items.
Winter Parking Restrictions Review
McKnight reviewed the current winter parking restrictions in place in the city. Our current
policy has been in place for many years which includes no on-street parking between 2:30 a.m.
and 5:30 a.m.from November 1st through April 15th each year. In addition,there is no on-street
parking if there is more than two inches of snow on the streets until the street is cleared curb
to curb.
A resident recently attended a city council meeting and shared concerns on the current
restrictions. After reviewing our current policy the city council did not have any desire to make
changes.
Adjourn
Motion by Bonar,second by Pitcher,to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 p.m. APIF, motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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