HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.06.17 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 6,2017
1. Call to Order
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Larson led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present-Larson, Craig, Pitcher, Bartholomay and Donnelly
Absent-None
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Finance Director Hanson, Community Development
Director Kienberger, Human Resources Director Wendlandt, Parks and Recreation Director
Distad, Fire Chief Larsen, Police Chief Lindquist,Administrative Assistant Muller and Attorney
Jamnik.
4. Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay,second by Donnelly,to approve the agenda removing item 7B from
the agenda. APIF, motion carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
a) Adopt Resolution Accepting Donation from the Shakopee Mdewkanton Sioux
Community.
Fire Chief Larsen shared that the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community has awarded two
automated external defibrillators to the Farmington Fire Department and Farmington Police
Department. Jenny McCloud and Rick Fisher made the presentation to the city. The city
council expressed their appreciation for this generous donation.
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Pitcher,to adopt resolution R4-2017 accepting donations to
the Farmington Fire and Police Departments from the Shakopee Mdewkanton Sioux
Community. APIF, motion carried.
b) Adopt Resolution Accepting Donation from the Farmington Firefighters Relief
Association
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Fire Chief Larsen presented a donation in the amount of$30,000 from the Farmington Fire
Relief Association to the Farmington Fire Department. These funds will be deposited into the
Fire Capital Projects Fund for future equipment purchases and to supplement special projects.
Over the past four years the Fire Relief Association has donated over$100,000 to the
department.
Motion by Bartholomay,second by Craig,to adopt resolution R5-2017 accepting$30,000 from
the Farmington Fire Relief Association to the Farmington Fire Department and acknowledge
and thank the membership for the generous donation. APIF, motion carried.
6. Citizen Comments
a) Response to Mr.Jason Lamberson
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay,second by Donnelly,to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the January 17,2017 City Council Meeting-Administration
b) REMOVED
c) Adopt Resolution R6-2017 Approving the Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Update-Police
d) Adopt Resolution R7-2017 Accepting Donation to the Rambling River Center-Parks
e) Adopt Resolution R8-2017 Approving Gambling Event Permit for Vermillion River
Longbeards-Community Development
f) Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Knights of Columbus-Community
Development
g) Adopt Resolution R9-2017 Approving an Application of the City of Farmington for Fiscal
Year 2017 Dakota County Community Development Block Grant Funding-Community
Development
h) Adopt Resolution R10-2017 Approving Curbside Cleanup Day Agreement-Municipal
Services
i) Approve Seasonal Hiring-Human Resources
j) Approve Bills-Finance
APIF, motion carried.
Councilmember Craig asked that item 7B,Adopt Resolution Approving a Joint Powers
Agreement with Dakota County for the Wetland Health Evaluation Program-Engineering, be
pulled from the agenda and be brought back for further discussion.
8. Public Hearings
a) On-Sale Beer and Wine License for Farmington Billiards
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Mayor Larson opened the public hearing.
Administrative Assistant Muller presented an application for an on-sale beer and wine license
for Farmington Billiards. Pursuant to city ordinance 3-12-6-2,a public hearing must be held to
establish an on-sale beer and wine license.
Mr.Jeffrey Wallis has submitted the required license fees and application for this license for
Farmington Billiards located at 933 8th Street. The application and required documentation
have been reviewed and approved by the Farmington Police Department.
Mayor Larson asked for any comments from the public. No one in attendance desired to speak
at the public hearing. Motion by Bartholomay, second by Pitcher,to close the public hearing.
APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Donnelly, second by Craig,to approve an on-sale beer and wine license for
Farmington Billiards located at 933 8th Street. APIF, motion carried.
Mr.Wallis introduced himself as the new owner of the Farmington Billiards and shared
information about the business,some recent upgrades and hours of operation.
b) Vacate Certain Drainage and Utility Easements within the Executive Estates Plat
Community Development Director Kienberger presented a request to vacate certain drainage
and utility easements within the Executive Estates subdivision to allow for the planning and
future development of Prairie Pines Park. The drainage and utility easements affected by this
vacation are within Lots 1-6, Block 5.
Executive Estates was originally platted in 2005 and lots 1-6, Block 5 were platted for the
development of single-family homes. However,these lots were deeded to the city in 2013 as
part of a settlement agreement that was executed between the city and Roundbank to satisfy
outstanding park dedication requirements for the development.
As the city council is aware,the Parks and Recreation Department is currently in the process of
developing a master plan for the Prairie Pines Park. In order to facilitate the programming of
the parks the lots must be combined and interior easements vacated. All the interior
easements are being proposed to be vacated with the exception of easements along the
interior lot lines of Lots 2, 3,4 and 5, Block 5. This is due to the location of an existing catch
basin and storm sewer line. Once the vacations are approved,staff will complete and submit to
Dakota County the necessary documents to have Lots 1-6, Block 5 Executive Estates combined
into one parcel identification number.
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Mayor Larson asked for any comments from the public. No one in attendance desired to speak
at the public hearing. Motion by Bartholomay, second by Pitcher,to close the public hearing.
APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Donnelly, second by Craig,to adopt resolution R11-2017 vacating the drainage and
utility easements depicted in exhibit A and described in exhibit B contingent upon the
following:
1. The city clerk filing a certified copy of the resolution with the county auditor
and county recorder of Dakota County.
9. Award of Contract
None
10. Petitions, Requests and Communications
None
11. Unfinished Business
None
12. New Business
a) Fourth Quarter 2016 and Year End New Construction Report and Population Estimate
Community Development Director Kienberger shared information on the 2016 development
activity in the city. Last year the city had 65 new single family and one multi-family unit built.
In addition, city staff performed 3,590 inspections in a variety of areas. All of these numbers
are up from 2015. City staff estimates the city population at the end of each quarter. The year
end 2016 city population is 22,781.
13. City Council Roundtable
Bartholomay-Thanked the Fire Relief Association for the annual banquet.
Hanson-The new utility billing system roll out continues.
Kienberger-Staff attended a ribbon cutting at the new Ti Larson State Farm Insurance and
thanked everyone involved in another successful Community Expo.
Wendlandt-Shared with the city council that the city has been awarded a Davy Award for the
new city website.
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Larson-Thanked everyone involved in another successful Community Expo and encouraged
everyone to shop local.
Adjourn
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Pitcher,to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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