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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.17.07 Council Packet 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 promisingfuture, AGENDA PRE-CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 17, 2007 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 PUBLIC INFORMA /JON ST4 TL'vfENt Council workshops arc conducted as an injiJrmal work session, all iliscussions shall be eonsideredjilct.finding, hypothetical and unofficial critical thinking exercises, which do not reflect an official public posilion, Council work session outcomes should not be eonslnwd by the attending public and/or reporting media as the articulation of a formal 01)' policy POSilion. Onl)' official Council actionnormall)' taken al a regularl)' scheduled Council meeting should be considered as ajiJl'mal expression of the Cil)' 's position on any given matter, City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 111ission Statement Through teamvvork and cooperation, the City of Farmington provides qz.wlitr services that preserve our proud past and fi)ster a promising filfure, AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Action Taken 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVE AGENDA 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDA TIONS a) Mr. Bob Knutson - Vermillion River Crossing b) Mr. Chad Collignon - Farmington Rotary Information Received Information Received 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS IOpcl1jCn .',iudience ('ommenrSj 7. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approve Council Minutes (9/4/07 Regular) (9/5/07 & 9/1 0/07 Special) b) August 2007 Financial Report - Finance c) School and Conference - Parks and Recreation d) Customer Service Response Report - Administration e) City Participation in Fall Auction - Administration f) Amend Ordinance- Detached Garages, Storage Sheds and Accessory Structures - Planning g) Approve Bi lls h) Personnel Issue - Human Resources (Supplemental) i) Approve Liquor License Amendment Eagle's Club Administration (Supplemental) Approved Information Received Approved Acknowledged Acknowledged Oct 17 Workshop Approved Approved Approved 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Approve Therapeutic Massage License - Administration b) Adopt Resolution - 2007 Seal Coat Project Assessment - Engineering Approved R70-07 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICA TIONS a) City Hall Change Order - Administration b) Development Contract Amendment Request - Sunrise Ponds - Engineering Approved Information Received 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Amend Ordinance - Revisions to Definitions - Planning b) Amend Ordinance - Lot Frontage Trees, Boulevard Trees, Replacement Trees - Planning 12. NEW BUSINESS a) Adopt Resolution - 2008 Preliminary Tax Levy and Budget - Finance b) Vermillion River Crossing Revised Development Documents - City Attorney (Supplemental) 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE a) Review Retreat Content - Administration b) Chippendale Avenue Utility Service Issues - Engineering (verbal) 14. ADJOURN Oct 17 Workshop Oct 17 Workshop R71-07 Approved Approved Information Received City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 il1ission Statement Through teanrwork and cooperation, the City o(Fannington provides rjualitv services that preserve our proud past and /i.Jstcr a promisingfilture, AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Action Taken 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4, APPROVE AGENDA 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDA TIONS a) Mr. Bob Knutson - Vermillion River Crossing 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS (Open/or Audience Commel1lsJ 7. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approve Council Minutes (9/4/07 Regular) (9/5/07 & 9/1 0/07 Special) b) August 2007 Financial Report - Finance c) School and Conference - Parks and Recreation d) Customer Service Response Report - Administration e) City Participation in Fall Auction - Administration f) Amend Ordinance - Detached Garages, Storage Sheds and Accessory Structures - Planning g) Approve Bills h) Personnel Issue ... Hunzan Resources (Supplemental) i) Approve Liquor License Amendment Eagle's Club - Administration (Supplemental) Page J Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Approve Therapeutic Massage License - Administration b) Adopt Resolution 2007 Seal Coat Project Assessment - Engineering Page 9 Page J 0 9. AWARDOFCONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICA TIONS a) City Hall Change Order - Administration b) Development Contract Amendment Request - Sunrise Ponds - Engineering Page 11 Page J 2 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Amend Ordinance - Revisions to Definitions - Planning b) Amend Ordinance - Lot Frontage Trees, Boulevard Trees, Replacement Trees - Planning 12. NEW BUSINESS a) Adopt Resolution - 2008 Preliminary Tax Levy and Budget - Finance b) Vermillion River Crossing Revised Development Documents - City Attorney (Supplemental) 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE a) Review Retreat Content - Administration b) Chippendale Avenue Utility Service Issues - Engineering (verbal) 14. ADJOURN Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.463.711I . Fax 651.463,2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Peter J. Herlofsky City Administrator SUBJECT: Supplemental Agenda DATE: September 17, 2007 It is requested the September 17, 2007 agenda be amended as follows: CONSENT AGENDA 7h) Personnel Issue - Human Resources See attached recommendation. 7i) Approve Liquor License Amendment Eagle's Club - Administration Approve amending the liquor license for the Eagle's Club for the Fall Festival. NEW BUSINESS 12b) VermiHion River Crossing Revised Development Documents - City Attorney Approve the disbursement of funds from escrow according to the Settlement Agreement. Respectfully submitted, //~),. ! /~' / \ -: ) ('-'VICe. '. / / Peter 1. Herlo sky, Jr. City Administrator /1/' /'- City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us 7/ //} TO: Mayor. Councilmembers and City Administrator FROM: Brenda Wendlandt Human Resources Director SUBJECT: Termination Recommendation - Parks and Recreation Department DATE: September 17,2007 INTRODUCTION AND DISCUSSION Mr. Flom was hired on August 7, 2007 as a Facilities and Park Maintenance Worker. Unfortunately, he has been unable to perform the essential functions of the position, After careful review, staff is recommending that Mr. Flom be terminated from employment. Mr. flom has been notified, by certified mail, of this action, ACTION REQUESTED Approve the termination ofMr. Flom's employment effective September 5.2007, Respectfully submitted, Brenda Wendlandt Human Resources Director Cc: Personnel File -} , / / I City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.463.7111 . Fax 651.463,2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator FROM: Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director SUBJECT: Liquor License Amendment - American Legion and Fall Festival DATE: September 17,2007 DISCUSSION On Saturday, September 29, 2007, the Downtown Business Association is holding a Fall Festival. As part of the Festival, the Eagles Club would like to have a temporary beer garden. Pursuant to City Ordinance 3-12-14, Sale of On-Sale Liquor, any proposed enlargement, substantial alteration which, in the city's opinion, changes the character of the establishment or extension of the premises previously licensed shall not be allowed unless the council approves an amendment to the liquor license. The Eagles Club currently holds a club liquor license for 2007. They are requesting an amendment to their license to include a temporary outside fenced area on the south side of the Eagles Club building. The fenced in area will be used during the Fall Festival on September 29, 2007. The Fall Festival will also include a number of other activities scheduled to take place in the downtown area. (A tentative schedule of events is attached.) The Downtown Business Association has obtained a Temporary Outdoor Exhibition Permit for this event and would like to request that Council waive any Transient Merchant fees that may apply, as all goods sold will be in conjunction with the Fall Festival. The Police Chief and City attorney have reviewed and approved the proposed requests. BUDGET IMPACT A fee has not been established for the type of liquor license amendment as described above, However, the fee for a temporary Transient Merchant pennit would be $45 per applicable vendor, if required. Pennit fees for this event were not included in the revenue estimates of the 2007 budget. ACTIONS REQUESTED 1) Approve the request from the Eagles Club to amend their Club Liquor License to include a temporary fenced in area out the back of the building. 2) Approve the request to waive the Transient Merchant fees for the 2007 Fall Festival. Respectfully submitted, / fl' .,' j Lisa Shadick Administrative Services Director To: Cindy From: FDBA RE: 1st Annual Fall Festival and Car Show September 29, 2007 Dear Cindy, This is a tentative schedule of events as of today 9/13/07. There is not much that should change from this schedule at this point, but will provide a final schedule of events a few days before. If you need anything further from us regarding the Fall Festival And Car Show, please call me at any time at 612.282-2325. Thank You. Stacey Schultz 10:30am 11 :OOam 11 :OOam 11 :30am 12:00pm 12:00pm 12pm-2pm 12pm- ??? 1 :OOpm 12-7pm 12- ?? 2:00-8pm 4:00pm 5:00-8pm 8pm 8pm-Midnight 5pm-Midnight Southern Dakota County Sportsman Club Trout Release in Vermillion River ?Possible Road Construction Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by City of Farmington Block off 3rd street from Long Branch to Oak for food vendor setup and art show Artwork Dedication in Depot Park by F AC Art Show and Food on 3rd St begins Oak St. road block set up after banks and post office close from Anchor Bank to Bakery only, leaving parking spaces for Bakery, Carquest, Fan Club and visitor parking Wildlife exhibition in McVickor Lot BSA Pack 119 Popcorn sales table Tae Kwon Do Demonstrations in street Bouncy Dog?????? Face Painting for kids Fifities/Oldies DJ setup and play Car Show Registration Begins, pass out voting ballots at reg table CAR SHOW Streets are open, barricades down and returned Eagles has live band-"TRA V EVANS BAND" and outdoor beer garden VFW has Live band and fundraiser event September 13, 2007 Farmington City Council: The Farmington Eagles Club would like to take part in the upcoming Fall Festival sponsored by the Downtown Business Association on September 29, 2007. Vve would like to propose an outdoor seating area on the south side of our building (vveather permitting). This area will be double-fenced with access from the interior south door of the Eagles Club vvith alcoholic beverages allowable in this area. All sales 'will take place inside ONLY with Eagle personnel staffing the entire area and L D. checker at south door. Our liquor liability insurance will be in place for the entire outdoor function. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Marc Williarns, Trustee Farmington Eagles Club #4031. ;' .1'1/ /'(:~I 0 City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.463.7111 . Fax 651.463,2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator f . ,J FROM: Robin Roland, Finance Director SUBJECT: Vennil1ion River Crossing Revised Development Documents DATE: September 17, 2007 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION Attached for your review is a copy of the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of Claims for the Vern1illion River Crossings LLC proj ect. l\ormally, under the development contract, no action would be required by the City, However, because this agreement calls for the disbursement of funds from the escrow agreement which the City holds in lieu of a Letter of Credit for the project and because the development is technically in default, the City Attorney would prefer that Council authorize this disbursement. ACTION REQUESTED Approve the disbursement of funds from escrow according to the Settlement Agreement. Respectfully submitted, Robin Roland Finance Director ~)~II~)~lVII1SI~jr AG-JREEMJEN1r A\f:JD IVIT1L~rTLlJA:JL 1~,ILJE,ASJE OF CJLfi},JI~~ This Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of Claims (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between PCL Construction Services, Inc. ("PCL"), Friedges Excavating, Inc, ("Friedges"), Vermillion River Crossing, LLC ("VRC"), City of Northfield (the "City"), Dougherty Funding LLC ("Dougherty") and McDonald's USA, LLC. ("McDonald's") (collectively referred to as the "Parties") as of September _, 2007, RECIT ALS 1. VRC contracted with PCL to provide certain construction services on commercial property in Farmington, I\1N known as "Vermillion River Crossing" (the "Projcct"). VRC and PCL consented to an assignment of the contract in favor of Dougherty, in the event of default by VRC, but as of the date of this Agreement, there has been no assignment of the VRC-PCL contract. 2. PCL subcontracted certain work on the Project to Friedges (the "Subcontract") under which Friedges agreed to perform certain excavation and related construction services for the Proj ect. 3. As part ofthe Development Contract for the Project, The City of Farmington required certain security for the payment of real estate taxes and the costs of all public improvements, including grading/erosion control, street construction and various other items, Pursuant to this requirement, VRC established an escrow account and deposited the required security, That escrow account is currently held at Commercial Partners Title Co, (the "Escrow Account"), Disbursements from the Escrow Account require the approval of Dougherty and the City of Fannington, 4. PCL initiated an action in the Dakota County District Court (Court File No. C5- 07 -9099) to foreclose a mechanic's lien in the amount of $223,192 for work done on the Proj ect, plus interest, costs and attorneys fees ("the "PCL Lawsuit"). PCL named VRC, Friedges, McDonald's, Dougherty and the City as defendants in the PCL Lawsuit. 5. Friedges initiated an action in the Dakota County District Court (Court File No. CX-07-9132) to foreclose its mechanics lien relating to work it performed on the Project (the "Friedges Lawsuit"). Friedges named PCL, VRC, Dougherty and the City as defendants in the Friedges Lawsuit. The lien claimed by Friedges was for $174,129,76, which represented the amount claimed for work (labor, material, skill and equipment) provided in connection with the Project, less a $25,000 payment received from Bob Knutsen after Friedges had recorded its lien statcment. Friedges also asserted a claim for interest, costs and attorneys fees. 6, Various crossclaims were asserted by various defendants in the PCL Lawsuit and the Friedges Lawsuit. The subject-matter of the claims asserted by PCL and Friedges, and the various crossclaims related to the enforcement of mechanics' liens due to non-payment for construction services and improvements performed by PCL and/or Friedges on the Project to date (hereafter, the "Work"). The parties have agreed to settle the claims between them relating to the Work, as more specifically set forth below: 1 l.~~ G RJEJE I~'JIE NT -.=,..- NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt CL.'1d sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1, Settlement Pavments, (a) Payment to PCL: VRC shall pay to PCL the sum of Thirty five Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Four Dollars ($35,984.00) within five business days of receipt of a fully executed Stipulation of Dismissal of the PCL Lawsuit. This payment shall be made from the Escrow Account. (b) Payment to Friedges: VRC shall pay to Friedges the sum of One Hundred Fifty Two Thousand, Two Hundred Eighty Six and 55/1 00 ($152,286.55) within five business days ofreceipt of a fully executed Stipulation of Dismissal of the Fr1edges Lawsuit. This payment shall be made from the Escrow Account. (c) Payment to Robert Knutsen. VRC shall reimbmse Robert Knutsen the sum of Twenty five Thousand Dollars ($25,000,00) for a payment that he made directly to Friedges prior to the Friedges Lawsuit, as described in Recital 5 above, This payment shall be made from the Escrow Account within 5 business days of receipt of fully executed Stipulations of Dismissal ofthe PCL Lawsuit and the Friedges Lawsuit. 2. Release bv peL. Upon payment of the amount sct forth in paragraph lea), and except as specifically provided herein, PCL hereby releases and forever discharges VRC, Friedges, Dougherty, McDonald's and the City, and their respective shareholders, officers, directors, members, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns, from all debts, liens, damages, claims, actions and causes of action, of every kind and nature, in law and equity, arising out of the Work, including all claims which were or could have been asserted in the PCL Lawsuit or the Friedges Lawsuit. 3. Release bv Fr1edges. Upon payment of the amount set forth in paragraph l(b), and except as specifically provided herein, Friedges hereby releases and forever discharges PCL, VRC, Dougherty, McDonald's and the City, and their respective shareholders, officers, directors, members, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns, from all debts, liens, damages, claims, actions and causes of action, of every kind and natme, in law and equity, arising out of the Work, including all claims which were or could have been asserted in the PCL Lawsuit or the Friedges Lawsuit. 4. Release by VRC. Except as specifically provided herein, VRC hereby releases PCL and Friedges and their respective shareholders, officers, directors, members, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns, from all debts, claims, actions and causes of action, of every kind and nature, in law or equity, arising out of the Work, including all claims which were or could have been asserted in the PCL Lawsuit or the Fr1edges Lawsuit. 5, No Release ofWananty Obligations. Notwithstanding the releases provided in paragraphs 2,3 and 4, all wananty obligations ofPCL and Friedges and any latent defect claims 2 shall ~-:.ot oe aff'ectedjY tnis release, represents and vvarrants latent defect claims as of the date ofthis Agreement. i~ IS Lot L\Vare a:-..v d 6, No Release of Obligations under Financing Anangement/Development Contract. It is specifically understood and agreed that nothing in this Agreement is intended to release VRC from any of its obligations to Dougherty under that certain (i) mortgage filed with the Dakota County Recorder on September 15,2005, as Document No. 2360772; (ii) Assignment of Rents and Leases filed with the Dakota County Recorder on September 15, 2005, as Document No. 2360773; (iii) mortgage originally filed with the Dakota County Recorder on September 15, 2005, as Document No. 2360774; (iv) Assignment of Rents and Leases filed with the Dakota County Rccorder on September 15,2005, as Document No. 2360775; and (v) all other documents executed in cOlmection with the foregoing or otherwise related thereto including, without limitation, all loan agreements and notes. It is fmiher understood and agreed that nothing herein is intended to or shall release VRC from any of its obligations to the City of Farmington under the Development Contract. 7. Settlement Not an Admission. This Agreement is the result of a compromise by the parties and is not and shall not be considered as an admission of the truth of the allegations, claims, defenses, or contentions of either party. 8. Consent to Release of Funds from Escrow Account. The City of Fannington and Dougherty consent to the release of funds from the Escrow Account to fund the settlement payments set forth in paragraph 1 above, In addition, the Parties agree that real estate taxes in the amount of$5123.73 to Dakota County Treasurer-Auditor for the first one-half of the current year shall be paid from the Escrow Account. 9. Release of Liens; Dismissal of Lawsuits. PCL and Friedges agree to execute releases of their mechanic's liens relating to the Project in the form attached hereto as Exhibits A and B. The Parties further agree to execute a Stipulation of Dismissal in the form attached hereto as Exhibits C and D to effectuate a dismissal, with prejudice, of the PCL Lawsuit and the Friedges Lawsuit, including all counterclaims and crossclaims asserted therein. PCL and Friedges will also dismiss or cause to be dismissed any Notice of Lis Pendens filed or recorded by PCL or Friedges, relating to the Work. The Stipulations of Dismissal and the Release of Mechanic's Lien documents shall be held in trust by counsel for VRC until the settlement amounts set forth in paragraphs 1 (a) and (b) are paid. Ifpayment is made by check, counsel for VRC shall verify that the checks have been successfully negotiated before filing the Stipulations of Dismissal and the Release of Mechanic's Lien documents. 10. General. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each with the full force and effect of an original document, This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective successors, assigns, and legal representatives of the p3.1iies hercto, This Agreement may be modified or amended only by written agreement executed by the parties hereto. Each of the parties has received the advice of independent counsel prior to signing this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire integrated agreement between the pmiies. This Agreement is the result of negotiation and compromise between the parties and shall not be interpreted against the party originally drafting this Agreement. The parties agree that the 3 recitals shaLoe a part ;)f tills Agreemer.t. The parties agree to [Me s:lcn fLrther actions and. sign such documents as may be required to effectuate the purpose and intent of this Agreement. Bact. afthe signatories below represents and warrants that they have obtained all necessary corporate authorizations to execute this Agreement and that this Agreement is a binding obligation of the entity on whose behalf they have signed. VERMILLION RIVER CROSSING, LLC By: Its: PCL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. By: Its: FRIEDGES EXCAVATING, INC. By: Its: DOUGHERTY FD1'<'DING LLC By: Its: MCDONALD'S LSA, LLC By: Its: CITY OF NORTHFIELD By: Its: 4 Pursuant :0 parag::'aph 8 above, ~he of F2IT:lingtc:' nere:::y cements te~''}e iTdica~ed disbursements from the Escrow Account. CITY OF FAR.vlNGTON By: Its: 4234234 ],DOC 5 SATISFACTION OF MECHANIC'S LIEN Date: September _, 2007 THAT CERTAIN MECHANIC'S LIEN owned by the undersigned, a corporation under the laws of Minnesota, the verified statement and claim for which is dated November 8, 2006, and was filed for record on ,2006, as Document No. 2474426 in the Office of the County Recorder of Dakota County, Minnesota, is, with the indebtedness thereby secured, fully paid and satisfied. FRIEDGES EXCAVATING, INC. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) 55, COlJNTY OF ) By Its This instrument was acknowledged before me on September _, 2007 (Date) by the of Friedges Excavating, Inc., a corporation under the laws of Minnesota on behalf of the corporation. Signature of person taking acknowledgement This Instrument was Drafted by: Fredrikson & BYTOn, P ,A. 200 South Sixth Street Suite 4000 Minneapolis,:l\1N 55402 NOTARlAL STAMP OR SEAL (OR OTHER TITLE OR RANK) Exhibit A 4240779,DOC SATISFACTION OF MECHANIC'S LIEN Date: September _, 2007 THAT CERTAIN MECHANIC'S LIEN owned by the undersigned, a corporation under the laws of Colorado, the verified statement and claim for which is dated October 24, 2006, and was filed for record on October 26,2006, as Document No, 2471086 in the Office of the County Recorder of Dakota County, Minnesota, is, with the indebtedness thereby secured, fully paid and satisfied. PCL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. STATE OF Mlli'N"ESOTA ) ) 55. COUNTY OF ) By Its This instrument was acknowledged before me on September _, 2007 (Date) by the ofPCL Construction Services, Inc., a corporation under the laws of Colorado on behalf of the corporation. Signature of person taking aclcnowledgement This Instrument was Drafted by: Fredrikson & Byron, P ,A. 200 South Sixth Street Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 NOTARIAL STAMP OR SEAL (OR OTHER TITLE OR RA>-JK) Exhibit B 4240768,DOC !~~3 C~~ __..m,-".,.......:_.. -....,,~., .:...-.;.....-.:-'- T~---. ,--, ~~;:, ~,_:\...,,~' ~'- G,",-_ COUNTY OF DAKOTA FIRST JUDICIAL DiSTRiCT PCL Constmction Services, lnc" Case Type: Mechanic's Lien Court File No. C5-07-9099 Plaintiff, vs. STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL Vennillion River Crossing, LLC; McDonald's USA, LLC; City of North field; Friedges Excavating, Inc.; and Dougherty Funding LLC, Defendant. The partics to the above-captioned action, by and through their respective counsel, hereby stipulate and agree that all claims between them may be dismissed with prejudice and without costs or attorneys' fees to any party. Attorney for Friedges Excavating, Inc.: Timothy J. Grande (#15040X) Patrick C. Summers, Esq, (#02884lX) Mackall, Crounse & Moore 1400 AT&T Tower 901 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402-2859 Dated: September _, 2007 Attorney for Vermillion River Crossing, LLC: Todd Wind, Esq. (#196514) Fredrikson & ByTon, P ,A. 200 South 6th Street Suite 4000 Minneapolis, J'vIN 55402-4125 Dated: September _, 2007 Attorney for Dougherty Funding LLC: John C. Halper, Esq. (#229350) Winthrop & Weinstine, P ,A. Suite 3500 225 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dated: September _, 2007 Attorney for City of~orthfield: James Golembcck, Esq, (#179620) Jardine, Logan & O'Brien, PLLP 8519 Eagle Point Boulevard Suite 100 Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Dated: September _, 2007 Exhibit C Attorney for JP'CI. ComtJrl.l\cti(rH!. Services, Inc.: Robert L. Smith, Esq. (#297033) Leonard Street & Deinard, Esq. Suite 2300 150 South 5th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dated: September _' 2007 AU:OJ[i!lI.ey for McDo:ruaRdi's USA, JLJLC: Michael C. Flam, Esq, Gray Plant Mooty 500 IDS Center 80 South 8th Street Minneapolis,11N 55402 Dated: September _, 2007 4239957 _1.DOC 2 srrAr~'3 O? IvLNl\!"3SC'A COlJNTY OF Dl\KOT A FIRST JUDICIAL DIS~RIC~' PCL Constmction Services, lnc" Case Type: Mechanic's Lien Court File No. C5-07-9099 Plaintiff, vs. Vennillion River Crossing, LLC; McDonald's USA, LLC; City of Northfield; Friedges Excavating, Inc.; and Dougherty Funding LLC, ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE Defendant. Pursuant to the stipulation between the parties, through their respective counsel, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all claims, including any and all counterclaims and cross claims, are hereby dismissed with prejudice and without costs or attorneys' fees to any party. Dated: ,2007 Judge of District Court 4239957_1,DOC 1 3'[' A'_:'3 :Ji~~ r./IIN1\f2,SJ,ri"'i':.. :.= ~S '~,~~: C::--r ': C':'.L,-r -- COD1--JTY OF DAKOTA FIRST JlJDICIAL DISTRICT Friedges Excavating, Inc., Case Type: Mechanic's Lien Court File No. C5-07-9132 Plaintiff, vs, STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL Vermillion River Crossing, LLC; City of Northfield; Dougherty Funding LLC; and PCL Construction Services, Tnc" Defendant. The parties to the above-captioned action, by and through their respective counsel, hereby stipulate and agree that all claims between them may be dismissed with prejudice and without costs or attorneys' fees to any party, Attorney for Friedges Excavating, Inc.: Timothy J. Grande (#15040X) Patrick C. Summers, Esq, (#028841X) Mackall, Crounse & Moore 1400 AT&T Tower 901 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402-2859 Dated: September ___, 2007 Attorney for Vermillion River Crossing: Todd Wind, Esq, (#196514) Fredrikson & Byron, P ,A, 200 South 6th Street Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402-4125 Dated: September~, 2007 Attorney for Dougherty Funding LLC: Jo1m C. Holper, Esq, (#229350) Winthrop & Weinstine, P,A. Suite 3500 225 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dated: September~, 2007 Attorney for City of Northfield: James Golembeck, Esq. (#179620) Jardine, Logan & O'Brien, PLLP 8519 Eaglc Point Boulevard Suite 100 Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Dated: September~, 2007 Exhibit D Attorney for PCL Construction Services, Inc.: Robert L. Smith, Esq, (#297033) Leonard Street & Deinard, Esq, Suite 2300 150 South 5th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dated: September _, 2007 4239892_1 ,DOC 2 ST'AT'}~ -cj~~' :JIsr_~.:<J:::::n :::: .JJ~\.n COtJNTY OF DA.fZOTA FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Fricdges Excavating, Inc" Case Type: Mechanic's Lien Court File No. C5-07-9132 Plaintiff, vs. Vermillion River Crossing, LLC; City of Northfield; Dougherty Funding LLC; and PCL Construction Services, Inc., ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE Defendant. Pursuant to the stipulation between the parties, through their respective counsel, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all claims, including any and all counterclaims and cross claims, are hereby dismissed with prejudice and without costs or attorneys' fees to any party. Dated: ,2007 Judge of Disnict Court 4239892 l.DOC 7 C<... COUNCIL MINUTES PRE-MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 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; Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator; Robin Roland, Finance Director; Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Lee Mann, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; 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 a) Joint Council / Planning Commission Workshop Council set October 17, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. for the workshop. Councilmember Fogarty asked how much acreage the City received from the Donnelly's for the easements for Flagstaff Avenue. The City received 10-11 acres for permanent easements. There are also temporary easements and compensation for trees. Councilmember McKnight asked regarding the non-degradation Storm Water Plan Phase 2, that the cost be communicated to the legislators. He then asked about the location of the Wausau Pond. Staff explained it is between Dakota Storage and Sunrise Ponds. Councilmember McKnight asked if the money from the CDBG funds cover the cost of demolition of the Riste building. Staff replied it does. Councilmember Wilson asked about the 1&1 Reduction Plan and ifby 2011 the City will have developed an 1&1 plan that will eliminate expenditures by the City. Staff explained over a 5 year period the Met Council charges cities that exceed their allotted amount of wastewater. Based on that amount the City is charged $280,000 to be divided over 5 years. If the City takes steps to correct the 1&1 problem, the City will receive credit. This will also save money on the sewer bills. Councilmember Wilson asked if there is a possible tenant for the area containing the Riste building. Staff noted there is a potential tenant. Councilmember Wilson requested a Council/EDA Workshop. He thought they were moving past the visioning and into more action. The Chamber had mentioned an Economic Growth Committee and have the EDA function more as a financial lending Council Minutes (Pre-Meeting) September 4, 2007 Page 2 group. City Administrator Herlofsky suggested giving the EDA two more meetings and they would be ready to meet with Council. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked if the City will be reimbursed from the school district for the payment ofland along Flagstaff. Staff explained all project costs are being paid by the school. Councilmember Pritzlaffthen asked about the payment to Lund Martin and if it was standard to pay that much when the project starts. Staff explained those are the initial costs including mobilization and insurance. 5. STAFF COMMENTS City Administrator Herlofsky noted there will be an update on Vermillion River Crossing. Mr. Knutson said they are $700,000 short of getting the proper funding. They are working on it. Staffhas spoken to the City Attorney about taking steps to let them know of the City's concerns. Councilmember McKnight asked what the shortage means. City Administrator Herlofsky explained they are trying to get partners to put more money in the project. Mr. Knutson will have to make another interest payment. Councilmember McKnight did not want to hear the answer of give them more time. City Attorney Jamnik explained this project has been in threat oflitigation for almost two years. It is almost out of that process. Closing documents are almost ready to go and the last thing we want to do is break up the deal. He was hesitant to recommend to Council to take any action that would put the project back into litigation. As far as getting the road done, the City approved the transfer in mid-April and the addendum to the Development Contract has a new deadline of mid-April. That document has not been executed. The City had to construct the bridge ahead of development because of the time line of the funding for the bridge. City Engineer Mann informed Council Ryan Contracting has requested expanding working hours on the Flagstaffproject. City Administrator Herlofsky noted the work City Engineer Mann has done to work with the residents along Flagstaffhas been substantial. Human Resources Director Wendlandt noted the website is now 10 years old. It started with two pages and has grown substantially. Staff is continuing to look at options to upgrade the website. 6. ADJOURN MOTION by Fogarty, second by Pritzlaffto adjourn at 6:53 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ~-~. ~~u~ C-Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 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: Soderberg, Fogarty, McKnight, Pritzlaff, Wilson None Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator; Robin Roland, Finance Director; Brian Lindquist, Police Chief; Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Lee Mann, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant Audience: 4. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION by McKnight, second by Wilson to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS 7. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Fogarty, second by Pritzlaffto approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved Council Minutes (8120/07 Regular) b) Received Information July 2007 Financial Report - Finance c) Approved Low Quote Submitted for Westview Park Improvements - Parks and Recreation d) Approved City Park Name - Riverbend 2nd Addition - Parks and Recreation e) Approved School and Conference - Fire Department f) Received Information School and Conference - Planning g) Approved Temporary On-Sale Liquor License - Administration h) Accepted Resignation Heritage Preservation Commission - Administration i) Approved Countywide Public Safety Radio Communications Subsystem Subscriber Agreement - Administration j) Approved Non-degradation Storm Water Plan Phase 2 - Engineering k) Approved Easement Acquisition Wausau Pond Expansion - Engineering I) Authorized Advertisement for Bids Riste Building Demolition - Administration Council Minutes (Regular) September 4, 2007 Page 2 m) Approved Bills n) Approved Personnel Issue - Human Resources APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) TIF District Update - Finance This is regarding the City Center TIF district and resolves an issue occurring over the last ten years. The EDA approved the disbursement often years worth of funds to Mr. Thomas Wartman, City Center developer. This will also include the assessment agreement with the developer. b) Approve 1&1 Reduction Plan - MCES Surcharge Program - Engineering The Met Council adopted a surcharge program regarding inflow and infiltration into the sewer system. Farmington had an excess amount of inflow and infiltration. The Met Council determined a cost to Farmington of $280,000 to treat the 1&1. The program is over a 5 year period. This amounts to $56,000 per year of surcharge on sewer bills. The program allows the City to rectify the problem and to receive a credit. The City took steps in 2006 and developed a program for 2007 and beyond to resolve the problem. City Engineer Mann outlined the program. MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by McKnight to approve the Infiltration/Inflow Reduction Program to be submitted on behalf of the City of Farmington to the Metropolitan Council. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. c) Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization CIP Update- Engineering The City submitted two projects for funding in 2008. One is the North Creek Rehabilitation and Remeandering project. This is in conjunction with the 195th Street project and is part ofthe City's storm water capital improvement plan. The other project is the flood ponding area west of Pilot Knob and south of Charleswood. The Watershed will be recommending funding for the North Creek project in the amount of$lOO,OOO. d) Proposed MPCA Rule Change - Vermillion River - Engineering The MPCA has proposed changes to the rules governing water quality. The classification for the Vermillion River would be changed from 2B, Warm Water Fishery to 2A, Cold Water Fishery. Staff is concerned with this change in designation because the temperature of the Vermillion River is between 2A and 2B, therefore the 2A classification may be unachievable. If the water is impaired by the 2A classification, it will force the regulatory agencies to rectify the temperature. The easiest thing to pick is development. If the temperature rises, Council Minutes (Regular) September 4, 2007 Page 3 they will assume it is due to development. If a certain portion of the river meets 2A, there could be a selective designation. Staff is concerned the designation will not be accurate. Council reached a consensus for staff to send a letter to the MPCA with their concerns. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Vermillion River Crossing Options - Administration Staffhas contacted the property owners and they are very close to finalizing their financing. The City has done all they can to help them. Councilmember McKnight did not want to hinder the development, but was very frustrated with the delays. The public is asking why the City built a bridge and then closed it. 12. NEWBUSINESS 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Fogarty: Requested that e-mail addresses be added to Boards and Commissions contact list. Councilmember Wilson: He appreciated Councilmember Pritzlaff attending the Elm Street meetings. The project has gone very well. Parks and Recreation Director Distad: The Rambling River Center will hold its 25th Anniversary on September 18, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $11. City Engineer Mann: He received a request from Ryan Contracting to extend their work hours on the Flagstaff Avenue project. The goal is to complete the utility work this year. Flagstaff has been closed north of 195th Street and they will begin grading in that area. The pipe work south of CR50 will be done this week. The contractor wants to pave the north end of Flagstaff this year. Councilmember Fogarty noted the public is concerned with having immediate enforcement of the speed limit on Flagstaff. Mayor Soderberg: He received a letter from a church regarding a tax issue. Council approved staff to work with them on this issue. He received information from the University of Minnesota regarding UMore Park and the listening sessions being held. He felt it was important for Councilor staff to attend these seSSIOns. He attended the State Fair and saw a green building display, including green building standards in development. There was a concept for a big box retailer to retain 100% of its storm water on site and re-use it for irrigation. Councilmember Fogarty noted the Vermillion River Planning Commission did a study on the Cross Roads development in Council Minutes (Regular) September 4,2007 Page 4 Lakeville and compared the current development to how it would be if they used more green development. She suggested they give this presentation to Council. Council recessed for Executive Session at 7:37 p.m. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION a) Labor Negotiations 15. ADJOURN Respectfully submitted, ffr_Z';4'J P7 ~~ Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant Council Workshop Minutes September 5, 2007 Mayor Soderberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Also Present: Soderberg, Fogarty, McKnight, Pritzlaff, Wilson Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator; Robin Roland, Finance Director; Brian Lindquist, Police Chief; Lee Mann, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant Audience: Mary and Dick Swanson, Bonnie Sontag, Lois Meyer, Jerry Ristow, Dale Lomas, Christy Stieg, Clyde Hanson, Michael Morton, David Pietsch, Dick Godfrey, Pete Gerten, Jeff Thelen, Jerry Benoit, Mike Morton MOTION by McKnight, second by Wilson to approve the agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. The purpose of the workshop was to discuss the mill and overlay project in the Sunnyside and Chateau Manor Additions. Staff presented three options to resolve the issue. Two options included redoing the mill and overlay and the third was to do a seal coat. Councilmember Pritzlaffwas looking for people to share in the cost of whatever option was selected. Mayor Soderberg stated if the City will not pay for the overlay, he did not believe the contractor would pay for it. Councilmember Pritzlaffwas contacted by Aslakson's Blacktopping a couple months ago regarding punch orders they were receiving. The contractor asked ifthere would be a final payment or ifthere would continually be punch list items where he would have to eat the cost. Based on the information provided by the contractor, Councilmembers Pritzlaff and McKnight along with staff toured the project and there were some questions raised. Councilmember Pritzlaffwondered who was at fault. One issue is the gate valves and manholes and how the height was set. The height was checked on some, but not all because of a lack of time. He felt that was a step that was missed. The next issue was the temperature when the final lift was put down. Some mornings it was 11 degrees. City Engineer Mann gave the authorization to Aslakson's to pave the wear course that season. Aslakson' s recommended not putting down the wear course because of the temperatures as they would not get a good product and good compaction. They were forced to do it because of the letter from the City, otherwise they would have been penalized. There was also an issue with the mix used. Originally it should have been a medium volume mix which was used and then there was a switch to low volume mix. Aslakson's explained to Councilmember Pritzlaffthat low volume mix has recycled products and medium volume does not. The amounts of products used in the medium volume mix are equal, the oil is absorbed differently because there is no recycled product, the gravel is no larger than a Yz inch, where recycled product can contain % inch gravel. Councilmember Pritzlaff noticed some drag marks in the road because the rock was too big. If medium volume mix was used originally, why was there a change? The information received from staff stated it was changed after deciding to use the Class 5 and do the extra work after the project started. To save money, Council Workshop Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 2 staff decided to change to a low volume mix. This was not discussed with Council. Councilmember Pritzlaff felt if the City spent extra money putting down a solid base, it does not make sense to use a lesser quality top surface. Councilmember Pritzlaffwould like to see some participation in the cost from Bonestroo, Aslakson's and the City. Based on information he received from Aslakson's regarding the temperature, the State recommends not paving below 45 degrees. If the temperature is below freezing, any pavement put down is designed to be patched and expected to be torn out in the spring. When the temperature is 11 degrees in the morning, it will not warm up enough to meet the temperature standards. When the contractor says we will not get good compaction and a smooth surface, it would have been best for staff to bring it to Council. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated as long as there was one lift down, he would have recommended waiting until spring. He would like to meet with Bonestroo and do option 1, which includes milling % inch and overlaying 1 inch. If it cannot be done this year, it will be done next year and we will move forward with the assessments this year. Mayor Soderberg addressed the manhole covers. He asked if it is typical to survey and shoot elevations on all manholes prior to starting a project. City Engineer Mann replied it depends on the project. The manholes are very flush and would only need a small amount of asphalt to have it high enough for the manholes to be in the right position. Why that did not occur as the paving was done, staff does not know. The manhole lids cannot be high enough that they will catch the plows. Mayor Soderberg asked if normally the manholes are surveyed. City Engineer Mann stated they are staked so the contractor knows what the height needs to be. At the same time, if the base is in the correct spot and you know how much asphalt to put down, it is easy to know where the height of the lid will be. Mayor Soderberg asked if there was anything unusual in the response that not all manholes were surveyed. Staff replied no. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked if stakes were used in the project. City Engineer Mann replied off of the curb is where you figure where the pavement depth will be. You measure where the rock base is, which is 4 inches below what the asphalt will be, the manholes should be Yz inch below the asphalt, then the manhole would be placed 3 Yz inches above the rock. As they go along, they should be able to fit the manhole properly. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked if there were stakes behind the curb. Staff felt they went offthe curb. The curb is the reference point for the depth of the pavement because you have to match the curb. Mayor Soderberg then noted the mix was changed from medium volume to low volume and asked if that was a change in the specification after the project was let or was it supposed to be low volume mix. City Engineer Mann replied the original specifications included a medium volume mix. The low volume mix was reviewed. At the first meeting in September 2006 staff came to Council with an option where Council chose to add Class 5 to redo the streets. Between the first and second Council meetings, staff researched the specification and there was not a quantity for the excavation of where the Class 5 would go. The cost estimates had to be revised upwards. At the next meeting staff brought the flyash option to Council to save costs. As far as the originally approved option, staff reviewed it to see where it could be done as economically as possible. The low volume mix is a completely appropriate mix for this area of streets. The Hill Dee project used a low volume mix. It can be used for streets that have a significantly higher amount of traffic than these streets. Staff felt this was a reasonable way to save costs on the project. At that time costs were a significant issue. Mayor Soderberg asked why the original specifications would have a medium volume mix. City Engineer Mann replied a medium volume mix was in the specifications for the Main Street project, which has more traffic and more commercial vehicles. The former Assistant City Engineer used that project as an example Council Workshop Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 3 for specifications for this mill and overlay project. City Administrator Herlofsky noted it was a budget issue. Staff was trying to stay within the guidelines. Mayor Soderberg addressed the temperature issue. Some mornings the temperature was 11 degrees. He asked if it was reasonable to believe it would have warmed up enough to install asphalt. City Engineer Mann replied there are many instances where pavement is laid in varying temperatures. There are more optimum temperatures that are included in the MnDOT specifications. There are many examples of how pavement is laid in cold weather. The asphalt plants were open at that time, so there were various entities that were paving during that weather. The trick to paving in cold weather is to make sure the asphalt stays hot until it gets there, and rolling it while it is still hot. The density test done on the asphalt was within the normal parameters. Structurally the pavement is sound even though it was paved in cold weather. Councilmember Fogarty checked the temperatures and stated it never got as low as 11 degrees and 3 of the 5 days had appropriate temperatures according to MnDOT standards. Councilmember Wilson stated after the debate last year, he expected there would have been a keen eye to the project. He does not feel Bonestroo or anyone associated with the project meant ill will, but he had a couple concerns. In Marchi April he asked City Administrator Herlofsky when the second lift in Sunnyside would be done. He was told it had been done. He was surprised because it was in late October/November. He felt there was a bad call made on getting the project done. He did not feel there was a connection between Council directing staff to get the project done and have it done with the possibility it may not turn out. He was in the area a couple weeks ago during a rain and noted the water was sitting in the middle of the road. With a reverse crowning effect, the residents were not left with a good product. It is worth $985, but he felt the job was rushed and some bad calls were made. He agreed with using option 1. He appealed to Bonestroo to give strong consideration to participating with the City in the cost. If there will be 100% participation by the City, he was not comfortable having the rest of Farmington covering another $118,000. He did not think it was umeasonable to ask Bonestroo to consider some cost sharing. In the haste to get the proj ect done, some poor decisions were made. No one intended to have a bad product or give misinformation to the Council, but we do not have a project that is where it needs to be. Mayor Soderberg asked if it was standard practice to put down a lift and then wait a period of time for the second lift. City Engineer Mann replied the second lift is usually saved for the following season because of utility work that needs to be done. Staff likes to let the utility trenches settle and go through a freeze/thaw cycle before putting the wear on, so it can be fixed if necessary. On this project, there was no utility work so that reason did not exist to hold off on the wear. Mayor Soderberg asked if staff looked at the road during a rain. City Engineer Mann stated he did drive through the area and reviewed pictures, and there are some areas where the lip in the middle ofthe road is holding some water. Mayor Soderberg asked how that gets resolved. City Engineer Mann stated they will have to watch the area and see what occurs over time. A seal coat would help that situation and keep the water from getting in. Councilmember Wilson stated the odds would tilt in favor of earlier wear than normal. City Engineer Mann replied if the water sits long enough and there is enough water, there is the possibility of some deterioration. How that actually works and what effect it will have, we cannot say. Councilmember Wilson stated the former Assistant City Engineer made comments to Council that we would have a road that Council Workshop Minutes September 5,2007 Page 4 would be sustainable for at least 15 years. Councilmember Wilson felt it was likely work would have to be done earlier than 2022. After assessing the residents for Ash Street and then this project, we would want to give them at least a 10 year break with the exception of seal coating. Councilmember Pritzlaffhad a concern with separation at the lip if water gets in; it is more susceptible to freezing and splitting the asphalt. He asked if staff felt there was any issue with longevity of the road. City Engineer Mann replied staff will have to watch the road for any issues that arise and they will have to be addressed as they happen so the damage is minimized. The road as it was lasted 30-40 years in the state it was in. The base under most of the road now has been significantly enhanced. Expecting 10-14 years out of the road is a reasonable expectation. Councilmember McKnight thanked staff for providing the extra information. He was willing to go with option 1 and believed the City needed to look at partners for the cost. He would not exclude anyone. When he looks at the project, he feels it is not acceptable. It needs to be done correctly for the neighbors, City Council and staff. We also need to do it correctly to put it behind us. Councilmember Fogarty asked if they were to go with option 1 or 2 are there any guarantees that there would be improvement? City Engineer Mann replied there are opportunities to rectify some of the things. With a competent contractor a lot of them would be eliminated without creating other problems. Councilmember Fogarty asked ifthe road was structurally sound. City Engineer Mann replied yes. Councilmember Fogarty was concerned with residents at large paying for a mill and overlay on something that is a structurally sound road. She could not support having the rest of the community pay for it. The project did not go as planned. Council has already made concessions that they will not assess the full amount to accommodate that. The only way she would consider doing something that does not have a 100% guarantee to fix the issues is if Council reconsiders the assessment amount. Mayor Soderberg noted if Council followed the assessment policy, the assessment would be $1900. Council has already strayed from that policy. This means the balance of the City is picking up the rest of the cost. The policy was put in place to be fair. While it does not look nice in some spots, it will serve its purpose. He does not want to live through more construction. Some people have questioned the assessment policy. The road is structurally sound and a seal coat will be done in a couple years. He was not in favor of supporting any of the options. He would prefer to follow the assessment policy and assess the full amount, but Council cannot do that without starting the process over. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated there were some bad decisions made and someone needs to be held accountable. He noted the manhole covers were cut and had to be patched. When there was a change from medium volume to low volume mix, staff could have come back to Council. He would like to have the City Attorney and the City Administrator work with all parties involved. Councilmember Fogarty noted Council did approve the change in wear course. There was a lot of pressure from Council to get the project done and Council did approve the changes. Whether Council understood what all the changes mean is open to interpretation. Councilmember Wilson agreed there was pressure to get the project done, but he did not believe Council ever took the position to get it done with inferior results. He was not pointing fingers, Council Workshop Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 5 but there was pressure to get it done, bad decisions were made, asphalt was laid on some days below 32 degrees. Regulation 2360 from the State Handbook states unless directed by Engineering in writing no paving is allowed under ordinary compaction methods when the temperature is below 32 degrees. Councilmember Wilson had data from the National Weather Service during that time where temperatures ranged above and below 32 degrees. He did not believe Council directed anyone on any project with the intent to have it done just to get it done. It should be done to high quality standards. After September 2006 he found it questionable that the second lift was done. If it would have been done in April, we would not be discussing this. The decision to delay or lay down the second lift should have been brought to Council. The patches compromise the integrity of the road. City Administrator Herlofsky noted staff was looking for a consensus on the assessment for the next Council Meeting. Mayor Soderberg was prepared to move ahead with the assessment. Councilmember McKnight was prepared to go ahead with the assessment if there was a majority vote to move ahead with option 1. Mayor Soderberg noted he would not support any of the options. Councilmember Pritzlaffwas prepared to move ahead with the assessment as long as it includes option I. This will tell the residents we will get the road done the way it should be done. Councilmember Wilson asked about the amount of the assessment for $118,000. Finance Director Roland noted assessing two separate amounts would be very difficult to do and will incur additional costs to the residents. Councilmember Wilson asked staff if 32 degrees is an industry wide standard. City Engineer Mann stated that is the state standard specification for paving, but there has been a lot of paving done below that temperature that has been successful. Councilmember Wilson asked if there was ever consideration given in late October that Council and the residents want to get this done, but staff did not feel comfortable with what the final product could be. City Engineer Mann replied that was discussed and staff realized there could be some aesthetic issues, but we could achieve structurally sound results. Staff also considered the volatility of oil, having to re-adjust manhole covers, etc. City Administrator Herlofsky stated the project was started early in the year and extended further than anticipated. It also kept the contractor there longer than expected. To have the contractor come back in the spring would add to the cost. The City has provided a road that can support the traffic and will be good for a period of time. Mayor Soderberg noted Councilmember Wilson stated the road was inferior and asked in what way. Councilmember Wilson replied he was comparing it to the Hill Dee project. In the flat area in Hill Dee, he has not seen water in the road. In Sunnyside during a rain there is water sitting in the seams in the road. He felt that was inferior. The water sitting in the road is his biggest concern. City Administrator Herlofsky noted a flat area is more difficult. There was not a re-design for the grade. Councilmember Wilson noted with the exception of utilities, this project became a reconstruct which is different than the intended mill and overlay. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated the majority of the area may not have been a reconstruct because the height of the curb was not changed, but when 4 inches of Class 5 was installed, the road is being reconstructed to the point where you may not get water to move lengthwise, but you can raise the center to get the water to flow to the curb. Centennial Court was a full reconstruct because the height of the curb was changed. In the information from Aslakson's, they noted asphalt should not be installed that late in the fall. Bonestroo was also advised the correct material should be used. The material used has larger stones and is much more difficult to blend together, especially at that temperature. In areas it looks like the packing was done by hand Council Workshop Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 6 rather than by machine. Not only are there ridges, but it looks like rock was dragged and left holes for the water to sit. Maybe the contractor did not have the background to do the project. He wanted to trust the Engineering firm to bring in a good contractor. Councilmember Wilson was in favor of going ahead with the assessment, but wanted to hear about participation for option 1. Mr. Jeff Thelen, 616 Lower Heritage Way, in February 2006 he attended a meeting regarding this project where the original price was $465,000. Now staff is proposing to do a 1 inch mill and overlay which is the whole project with the exception of replacing the curb patches. Now, we think we can get it done for $120,000. City Engineer Mann replied the $465,000 was the entire project cost which included all of the engineering costs, curb, etc. The $118,000 is a construction estimate. Mr. Thelen noted there is $347,000 difference. Mayor Soderberg noted it is not the same project and he hoped they would not mill and overlay the entire area as there are only a few areas affected. Mr. Thelen stated the original estimate at the start was $465,000 and now we are at $925,000, each time there is a meeting there is another surprise. He felt Council was ready to make a decision to propose a solution, but along with that is how will it be paid for? Each time Council has been reluctant to approve a project without knowing where the funding will come from. Now Council wants to approve the solution, before discussions with Bonestroo and Aslakson's. He felt Council needed to postpone this and have those discussions first. He urged Council to not jump in and find out there would be engineering costs, etc. and it goes up without knowing where the money will come from. Councilmember Fogarty would like to see the assessment done before the October 15, 2007 deadline, or it will be delayed another year. Her concern with approving the assessment is if Council goes ahead with option 1, then she would vote against the assessment because she would like to see the $118,000 assessed to those properties. They are getting a $2,000 benefit from the project. If option 1 is approved, then she would not vote in favor of the assessment. Councilmember McKnight did not anticipate Option 1 being done yet this year. He suggested meeting with Bonestroo and Aslakson's before the October 15 deadline for assessments. This would be brought back to the October 1, 2007 Council Meeting. Councilmember Wilson agreed with scheduling a meeting with all parties as he cannot have the rest of the City absorb another $118,000. Mayor Soderberg asked if Council was looking for 100% participation from other partners or some money from the City as well. Councilmembers McKnight and Pritzlaffwould like to see it all from other parties. Finance Director Roland asked if they were linking the assessment to participation. If Council does not get participation, will they address the assessment at that time? Councilmember Pritzlaff was not looking at addressing the assessment differently whether there is participation or not. Ifthere is no participation at the October 1 meeting, will Council still go with option I? To fix the project, that has to be done. Ifit needs to go to the next level, Council will have to rely on the City Attorney for options. Mr. Jerry Benoit, 609 Heritage Way, three months ago he received a notice for the mill and overlay project for $985. He paid the amount, but the City has not cashed the check. Now things are in limbo and he would like to know what the assessment will be. If residents will be billed twice, he does not understand it. Finance Director Roland replied at this time, the notice residents received was for the public hearing which did take place and was closed. However, the assessment was not adopted at that time. When the Council meets to consider the assessment, they cannot change the amount from the amount sent out in the assessment letter. If Council Council Workshop Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 7 adopts the assessment it will be for $985. Ifthat amount is changed, the entire process has to start over. Staff has to notify residents, hold another hearing, and open everything again. That process takes 30 days. If Council chooses that route, the October 15, 2007 deadline would not be met. Mr. Jerry Ristow, 516 Lower Heritage Way, stated this project has gone on for over a year. He appreciated three of the Councilmembers for giving residents their consideration. A couple Councilmembers make him feel like the City is ripping them off. He noted Mayor Soderberg has two properties in the area and is benefiting from the project and asked ifhe should be voting on this. He was disappointed he does not give the residents consideration. Mr. Ristow asked if Mayor Soderberg checked with City Attorney Jamnik if there was a conflict of interest. Mayor Soderberg stated the Attorney has advised there is not a conflict of interest. Mr. Ristow stated the project was not adopted so it is still open. The three options have been brought back and forth. In the past the City has adhered to standards. The Class 5 gravel was put in 3 ft. deep. The homework was not done at the beginning of the project. He was at the Council meeting July 3,2006 and told Council the project met the specifications with an 80% rating. Three days later Engineering failed the road, so it was moved forward. There were only three roads done with gravel, Park Drive, Lower Heritage Way and the two circles. Some of the drains were changed on Heritage Way and Lower Heritage Way to a smaller drain so now the water slides over them. He urged Council to get the project done according to City standards. After he submitted an objection to the assessment, there was a letter saying the petition had to state what the objection was. Mr. Ristow asked a former City Attorney and was told you do not have to state the reason for the objection. Mr. Ristow felt enough residents stated it at the meeting, the quality of the road and the procedure. He also asked City Attorney Jamnik if the petition met the specifications for objecting to a project and was told it did. Mr. Ristow received a letter stating the residents only objected to the cost and the appraiser said the road would give a $2,000 benefit. $785 is being paid by the entire City. That is not the residents' fault. Heritage Way has the same base it started with, the original base was not removed. There is no crown on the road. He felt the residents should have more consideration before they are assessed. MnDOT standards should be followed. Mayor Soderberg noted Mr. Ristow does make a good point that Council should abide by City standards and policy. The City policy is that the assessed amount should be 35% of the project cost. At this point, he would favor going back to that City policy. Councilmember Pritzlaff noted when they say they will mill off % inch and overlay I inch, he suspected the I inch would be more in the center and the % inch will be flush with the curb. This will add to the crown in the road. City Engineer Mann noted how it gets milled will depend on what crown they end up with. You lay an extra 'i4 inch so you have the correct lip on the curb and the manholes. This is an estimate based on the quantity. Mr. Pete Gerten, 707 Centennial Circle, stated he attended the first meeting. His concerns were his road was seal coated in 2003, and in 2005 they had the assessment for Ash Street, in 2006 the City will grind the seal coating off and throw it away. His circle did not have any patches at that time, it was freshly seal coated. Now he has patches at the end of his driveway because the contractor paved over the water shutoff. They did not find the shutoff, but cut holes and patched them when looking for it. He asked if they do not need the water shutoff. City Engineer Mann replied there are enough valves in that circle to do what is needed. Mr. Gerten stated no one asked him where the shutoff is, and he knows the location. The contractor dug holes twice, Council Workshop Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 8 paved over them, and in the spring when the snow pile in the middle of the cul-de-sac melted, all the water ran down the cracks of the patch. None of the water made it to the curb and gutter. Now staff is talking about seal coating the road in a couple of years. He asked ifhe will be charged again for that. He stated he will be charged $985 now, and then the City wants to assess him to mill and overlay it again, and in a couple years seal coat it and assess him again. Where does it end? Mayor Soderberg stated the seal coat was credited back into the project. Mr. Gerten stated he has not seen any evidence of that. Finance Director Roland will send Mr. Gerten a letter. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated Council will not assess another $985 if they go with option 1. Council will work with the parties involved on option 1. Mr. Gerten noted there were no saw cuts in the road as on other streets. The City hired an incompetent contractor and urged Council to not have them do the project again. Councilmember Wilson noted at one previous meeting Councilmember McKnight wanted options which included potential cost sharing by participants. He believed that has been requested twice and Council does not have that information. Council still has three options that involve no cost sharing. He has no confidence Council will have any different information October 1,2007. He advised residents he does not like this project. At the beginning the newer Councilmembers did not see the Pavement Management Report which specified the different parts of that area did not need the type of work done. Some needed a mill and overlay, some seal coat and some a reconstruct. He had issues with the information received throughout this project from Engineering. Council has not received consistent information to make a good decision. Councilmember McKnight requested twice to have cost sharing information and we are sitting here again with costs of different options with no cost sharing information. He will not assess the rest of Farmington $118,000 to do more work out there. Ifthere is not close to 100% cost sharing, he cannot support it. It is painful to leave a project that is not a quality project, but he cannot add $118,000 more on top of a project that is already $200,000 over budget. Mayor Soderberg suspected they do not see any cost sharing because there isn't any available. Councilmember McKnight felt they have to ask. Mr. Mike Morton, 608 Heritage Way, stated he hears the word aesthetics. In November they paved the road, cracks were there by February. That is not aesthetics; that is function. Regarding the water that sits, it is water in the summer and ice in the winter. He felt it needs to be fixed. He did not feel the project is done, so the residents should not be assessed until it is. On July 24, 2007 the property across from him was appraised. Council has mentioned value. The appraisal did not say anything about curb and gutter and new street as a benefit. The street was not mentioned. He looked at everything on the appraisal and nothing mentioned new street. He does not feel they got any value as a profession drove on it, parked on it and did not see it. He felt they have something that looks ancient and curbs that look ridiculous. Mr. Dale Lomas, 425 Whispering River Lane, was representing the First Presbyterian Church. He wrote two letters to City Engineer Mann dated July 25, 2007 and August 3, 2007 protesting the assessment method used for this project. He has not received a reply. He accepts that certain rules and procedures were followed. What is clear is there is very little fairness involved. Their church has a street frontage of just over 3% of the project and generates less than 1 % of the street traffic. They were assessed $14,775, which is 9% of the total project. It is apparent that some radical changes to the process should occur. Using this assessment logic, if the church property included only the building and a small parking lot, the assessment would be reduced by 50 - Council Workshop Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 9 75%, but they still use the same amount of street. They are being penalized for providing an attractive green space for all the neighbors in the area. They feel they should pay their fair share of the street upkeep, but there should be some fairness in the process. He asked Council to consider reducing their assessment to the percentage of their street frontage which would be 3%. This would bring their assessment down to $5,400. That is equal to 5 Yz lot assessments. It is an unfair process. Finance Director Roland replied with regard to why the City has used Chapter 429 to do assessments in the past, it is entirely about fairness. It is due to the fact that the City has a large number of tax exempt properties which do not pay property taxes and therefore, do not share in the cost of various projects that are charged under citywide taxes. Consequently those properties are charged special assessments in order that it be fair across the board to other residents who do pay property taxes and special assessments. With regard to Mr. Lomas' comments, the Chapter 429 process demands that the City follows specific rules, one of which is that any and all protests to assessments must be presented prior to in writing, or at the hearing. Neither took place. The first correspondence came after the hearing was closed on July 16, 2007. No objection can be heard from the church unless the Council chooses to re-notice and re- open the hearing in order to consider those. At this point, despite the letters received and the protests received they cannot be accepted at this point, nor will they be considered by the State appeals court because they did not correspond with the public hearing notice. Ms. Mary Swanson, 1404 Lower Heritage Way, stated they had a road before the project that lasted for 37 years with a bad base. Why will the good base last only 15 years? City Engineer Mann stated they are confident the road will last at least 15 years based on history. Ms. Swanson asked why only 15 years when the other road lasted 37 years without a good base. Staff replied they may still get 37 years. The parameters discussed were 10-15 years at least. Ms. Swanson noted regarding the quality, City Engineer Mann felt it was a good job. Why will staff watch it for a few years to see what happens? If staff is confident it is a good job, they should not have to watch it for a few years and see if anything will happen. There are dips in the road that hold puddles of water the size of the sewer caps. There will be water seeping into the cracks in the road. The rest of the road was dry long before the cracks were dry. She felt they will cause problems. If staff was confident, she felt they would not have to watch it. MOTION by Fogarty, second by McKnight to adjourn at 8:42 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, /J c./ - -; J .... ...:: -7 (,~,.,?><..L.c.c' I L.Lk (c'<--, 'Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant Council Workshop Minutes September 10, 2007 Mayor Soderberg called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Present: Also Present: Soderberg, Fogarty, McKnight, Pritzlaff, Wilson Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator; Robin Roland, Finance Director; Brian Lindquist, Police Chief; Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Lee Mann, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Kevin Schorzman, Assistant City Engineer; Todd Reiten, Assistant Public Works Director; Rosemary Swedin, Accountant; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant MOTION by McKnight, second by Pritzlaffto approve the agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council asked for a budget with no increase in the rate, however after review it was very difficult to do this. Staff wanted to make sure Council was aware of the areas in need of additional funding. Councilmember McKnight asked for the average building permit cost. The average is $2100. Single-family in 2006 was $3,166; in 2007 it was $2,200. Multi-family in 2006 was $1,900; in 2007 it was $1,240. Councilmember Wilson asked various questions regarding building permit numbers and felt the budget for building permit revenues is too low. This year commercial and industrial permits are included in the budgeted amount, however it is very conservative. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked how many building permits are budgeted for 2008. Finance Director Roland noted there are 150-180 single and multi-family permits and 15 commercial and industrial permits based on the Building Official's estimates. During the last budget workshop Council asked staff to reduce the amount of building permit revenue, so staff reduced it by $58,000. Councilmember McKnight was comfortable with the building permit numbers for 2008. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked about overtime. He asked about the fulltime overtime for the liquor stores and thought employees had set hours. Between the two stores there was $8,000 in overtime. Finance Director Roland noted it is based on history and the stores are short staffed for fulltime help. During the holidays fulltime employees do put in overtime. Human Resources Director Wendlandt noted when fulltime employees call in sick, ifpart-time cannot work, then fulltime has to work overtime. This also includes coverage for vacations. City Administrator Herlofsky noted the City is interviewing for a Liquor Manager and fulltime Clerk. Overtime should be a good thing, because we should see the result in operational revenues. Overtime is also paid for working on a holiday. Councilmember Pritzlaffnoted in the general fund in 2007 $100,000 was budgeted and it is now at $109,000. Finance Director Roland noted snow plowing is $12,000 over budget. This is due Council Workshop Minutes September 10, 2007 Page 2 to calling employees in to do plowing. Overtime is paid for call backs. This is done to provide the 8 hour service for plowing. City Administrator Herlofsky noted having $15,000 - $20,000 in overtime for plowing is still manageable. There is a difference in cost whether the snowfall occurs during the week or on the weekend. Councilmember Wilson noted in looking at the patrol portion, he asked if it would be better to hire another patrol officer rather than have overtime costs. Police Chief Lindquist replied the overtime amount is 2/3 the cost of an officer. One additional officer may not fulfill the needs. Even with an additional officer, staff would still budget for $50,000 in overtime. It is not so much the shifts that have to be covered, but there were two events this year that cost $15,000 - $16,000 in overtime. A third event would be the safe and sober which would cost $8,000 - $9,000, which is reimbursed from the federal government. Another event is the Citizens Academy which costs $2500 - $3,000. Another officer would reduce the overtime by 20%. Overtime is also paid when officers are called to court or for continuing education. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked about overtime for sewer and water. Finance Director Roland explained those are call outs for specific events for employees who carry a pager. If there is a sewer backup, sewer collapses, or events that happen after 3:30 p.m., employees receive a minimum of 2 hours call out pay. City Engineer Mann noted employees are also called to construction projects for inspection or water testing beyond their normal hours. City Administrator Herlofsky noted overtime is the least expensive rather than hiring more people. Councilmember McKnight noted there was a change in allocation of liquor operations profits. He asked why staff is proposing that and where are the former ice arena profits going. City Administrator Herlofsky replied he would like to have more money in the general fund directly from the liquor store without having to tax. On the issue with parks, he wanted Council input. If another $40,000 - $50,000 can be added to the general fund, then the City does not have to tax for that amount. Council had asked to improve the general fund balance without raising taxes, so this would help over a period of time. The City needs to look at park development. For all the parks we currently have, we are staffed appropriately. Every time a park is developed, Council has to look at appropriate staffing to go with it to maintain the parks. Mayor Soderberg noted he has told residents the liquor stores are operating because it helps to fund the parks. This somewhat satisfies concerns, as some people would rather not have the City involved in the liquor business. Ifwe are not going to use 50% to fund the parks where will the money come from for parks? City Administrator Herlofsky noted as far as the arena, with increasing fees and better management staff is looking for it to be self-supporting. If the money goes to the general fund, it still can be used for park maintenance. Council preferred the liquor store profits be transferred directly to parks and the pool rather than the general fund. Finance Director Roland noted prior expenditures for the pool and Rambling River Center in 2005 were $243,000 and $259,091 in 2006. Budgeted for 2007 and 2008 is significantly more than staff is actually spending. Ifwe spend at the same level as 2005 and 2006, that number will be in the black. If $250,000 is spent then there will not be the deficit shown in 2008. There is a higher budgeted number than what will actually be spent. Staff has not reduced that number significantly, and therefore it shows a deficit. When that money is actually spent staff estimates it will be about $70,000 less in expenditures. Mayor Soderberg noted it has been policy for 50% of liquor store profits to go to parks. Parks and Recreation Director Distad noted with regard to future park improvements, development dollars will be drying up so we need to look long term at how to fund park improvements. Eventually the City will have to address deficiencies in older Council Workshop Minutes September 10, 2007 Page 3 parks. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated he does not expect more than one or two developments this year, but we already have developments that are expecting a park, so do we have the money to build parks in current developments. Staff noted there are only two parks not developed. The City should be caught up after next year except for Hill Dee. Councilmember Pritzlaff felt the City needs to look at whether we can maintain the amount of trails we have when adding trails. Councilmember McKnight then asked about new positions and noticed there are still a couple new positions in the budget. Finance Director Roland stated in the general fund there are three positions. There is a shared position between Human Resources and the Fire Department, an upgrade to Administrative Sergeant in Police Administration, and a Detective. Human Resources Director Wendlandt stated Fire does not have any administrative support. The Fire Chief is paid on-call and has many duties so the City depends on the officers for clerical support. There is some City Hall staff that helps out. If they had support it would help Human Resources and Finance as a lot of time is spent helping them with payroll and financial reports. The Human Resources support is due to issues with changes in the employment law environment. This person would do payroll and would free up time to work on COBRA, vets preference inquiries, ADA compliance issues, etc. City Administrator Herlofsky noted the Human Resources department also includes IT. In other places payroll is a finance function. There are 110 full and part-time regular employees. With the Fire Department there are 160. This does not include seasonal employees. Councilmember Wilson felt some of these items mentioned could be under professional services. Human Resources Director Wendlandt explained the various testing requirements, grievances that go to arbitration, citywide training, reports on pay equity, employee assistance programs all come from professional services. Police Chief Lindquist explained the positions for the Police Department. This is the third year an additional detective has been requested. According to Stanton 6 surveys, Farmington is behind the curve as far as investigators. When the shooting took place this year, there were also other cases that needed attention. A patrol officer was transferred to investigations for two months. With the projected population at the new school and the increase to the youth population statewide, to avoid putting another detective on right now would compromise the City's ability to successfully prosecute investigations in the future. We currently have a success rate of60% which is the highest in the county. Currently the department is working on 15 cases. One event could set them behind and the department would not be able to catch up. A matter of case load and manpower and the ability to investigate and solve the crimes is pushing the Detective position. This would be a promotion from patrol and would require a backfill. An Administrative Officer would be shifted to Administrative Sergeant and there would be no backfill. The Administrative Sergeant was approved last year, but staff did not go forward. A patrol officer was put into an administrative position. This position maintains training records, budget expenses, works on grants, etc. This position carries a rank with it as it is a supervisory position. The change has made things much more efficient. Councilmember McKnight stated the current levy is 11.9%. The levy increase is 4.5%. This is the impact of new construction and TIP districts coming back on. Councilmember Fogarty noticed there are a couple departments that show no increase in staffing, but there is more than a 3-4% increase in salary. This is due to step increases. Part-time salaries in 2006 were $73,000; there is $69,600 for 2007 and $63,700 for 2008. There is a jump in fire pension aid. The Rescue part-time salaries budget was increased because there are more rescue calls and an increase in the number of officers. Mayor Soderberg asked if the City has addressed Council Workshop Minutes September 10, 2007 Page 4 the ability for the Fire Department to receive training. City Administrator Herlofsky noted with the DCC in operation, staff will be looking at what is really needed and what is extra. Councilmember Fogarty noted in the 2008 budget there is $100,000 in improvements at the ice arena. She asked if they could be put off. The next two years there is $750,000 of investment into the building. We will need the building for the next five years, but asked if it could wait until other options are reviewed. Parks and Recreation Director Distad stated over the next five years we do not need to replace anything. After five years we will know if there will be a new facility. Councilmember Fogarty asked if this money would be coming from the general fund. Finance Director Roland replied funding sources have not been identified. Staffhas discussed increasing fees and reducing costs. City Administrator Herlofsky noted effective January 1, 2008 the ice arena rates will be increased to $200. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended $185. Currently the rate is $170. Staff is doing an excellent job of allocating costs and tracking expenses by month. The arena can last at least five more years. Staff will be meeting with the school district and the hockey association in the next couple years to determine what the needs are. The 2008 budget was based on $185/hour. Councilmember Fogarty noticed there is a decrease in staff at the arena yet an increase in salaries. Finance Director Roland noted there are a number of people in the step process. Councilmember Fogarty asked about capital outlay. The vehicles are for the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief and are replacement vehicles. Councilmember Fogarty agreed they are underestimating the building permit revenue, but was comfortable with the numbers. Councilmember Pritzlaffnoted in 2009 there is $200,000 for a trailer to haul an ATV and snowmobile. Police Chief Lindquist noted the department has an A TV that is stored at the Fire Station. The trailer is to transport the A TV to the scene. Councilmember Pritzlaff noted for the Director of Public Works, $2433 is listed five times. Finance Director Roland stated that is the way that person's salary is split. This amounts to a $12,500 increase for that position. Councilmember Wilson complimented Finance Director Roland on how the budget is presented. He asked if she could translate what the business units mean, such as Fire, Police, Public Works, etc. He also felt it would be helpful if in the first or second page of a departmental budget there was a list capital outlay requests. Finance Director Roland noted in the final budget Council will see the narrative which will include a list of capital outlay items. Councilmember Wilson agreed with not shifting $50,000 from the liquor fund to the general fund. That will have a direct impact on the building permit offset. Finance Director Roland noted there would also be a reduction in expenses. Councilmember Wilson felt the building permit revenue is really low. A levy of 4.5% is not umeasonable, but a family budget is around 2.5 - 3.5% range. He felt government should try to grow at the same pace as someone's paycheck. It would be nice to have a full day workshop to better understand all the expenditures page by page. Finance Director Roland noted contracted services are different than professional services. The contracted services are the cost of the DCC for 2008. Councilmember Wilson asked about administrative support. His question was not as much as a necessity of the position, but he was curious why the Parks and Recreation Specialist was not in the budget. City Administrator Herlofsky stated the departments discussed positions and based on the Fire Department having no assistance at all, and the demands occurring in the human resources area, that seemed like a good place to provide support. He did not like funding positions in 2006 for only half a year. He would like positions funded for the entire year and if they are not used the entire year, that will be an advantage to the fund balance. The positions in the budget were considered more critical than the Parks Department. Council Workshop Minutes September 10, 2007 Page 5 Councilmember Wilson stated when an administrative support position is requested, that is a department saying we are not serving our customers as well as we could. His priority would not be to eliminate the shared position, but it would be to reallocate funds for that position. City Administrator Herlofsky noted the two people working at the reception desk are providing a lot of assistance for Parks and Recreation. Staff felt that would be enough to get us through the next year. Parks and Recreation Director Distad noted we do not have a lot of support staff in all departments. There are currently 2 Yz people running programs. Parks and Recreation Director Distad stated they have asked for this position for a number of years, but they are getting by with help from the reception desk. Councilmember Wilson asked if it compromised the ability to put on the type of programs they would like to. City Administrator Herlofsky stated if they had an additional programmer, they would put on more programs. Finance Director Roland added hopefully there would be additional revenue to go with those. Parks and Recreation Director Distad stated 35% ofthe Parks and Recreation budget is coming from revenues. City Administrator Herlofsky stated as you add another programmer you increase the liability on the other side. Councilmember Wilson asked if the additional money in IT was due to computer replacement. Staff noted it is computer replacement, switches, and routers. A new item is the tape library to provide a better backup system. The other new item is the redundant fiber link to LOGIS and the State. The third item is a scanning station for Public Works and Police. Finance Director Roland noted there is also $40,000 in increased maintenance agreements. Human Resources Director Wendlandt noted the Image Trend software for the Fire Department is a new item and Expressions is the new replacement software for the website. Councilmember Wilson noted the training budget went up 50% since 2005. He supported staff having the ability to have training, but asked about the amount of increase. Finance Director Roland stated the Fire and Police Departments are growing rapidly. There is a certain dollar amount for each officer. There is EMT training for the Fire Department. City Administrator Herlofsky stated he supports training as he would rather have less people well trained, than more people who do not know what they are doing. Councilmember Wilson would like to see the impact to the average home reduced by 2%. Mayor Soderberg would like to see the tax rate remain the same. This would amount to a reduction of $342,000, unless permit numbers are revised upward. City Administrator Herlofsky stated regarding the rate, the concern Council needs to look at over the next 2-3 years is the tax capacity will be affected by the value of the housing. Except for expansion, based on the current level of housing, he does not see the tax capacity increasing much over the next couple years. A small increase in rate each year is better than finding ourselves 2-3 years later having to make a larger increase. Weare almost entering what happens to a fully developed City where instead of the value going up, it holds steady or loses ground. The economy is not supporting growth. Very closely managed increases over the next couple years might be better than trying to hold it and in a couple years need to make a change. Mayor Soderberg stated with the exception to the change in allocation of the liquor funds, he was comfortable with the budget as presented. Councilmember Wilson asked how long the EDA would stay with a consultant rather than hiring an Economic Development Director. There is $30,000 in the budget for 2008 to continue with contracted services. City Administrator Herlofsky recommended staying with a consultant Council Workshop Minutes September 10,2007 Page 6 through 2008. By the end of next year staff will have 18 months experience with this. If everyone is not happy with the results, then we can put that position in the 2009 budget. At the next Council meeting the levy has to be approved. Council can always reduce the levy later in 2007, but they cannot raise it. Finance Director Roland noted at the first meeting in December Council will have the actual statements to see if the numbers are accurate and reflect the appropriate amount being taxed. Councilmember Wilson felt a budget should not have a dissenting vote. Mayor Soderberg was comfortable with placing this preliminary levy on the September 17, 2007 Council agenda. Councilmember McKnight was comfortable because he sees the true impact and the levy is 4.5%. He was not going to support staff positions, but was almost convinced on the investigative position. Councilmember Wilson would support the preliminary levy where it is, but would like staff to look at reducing it to 3%. Councilmember Fogarty was comfortable with the budget, but she would like to increase the building permit revenue. Councilmember McKnight suggested staff look at the entire budget to address revenue concerns. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated initially he was not in favor of new positions, was comfortable with Police and Fire and understood the City is short on staff. MOTION by Fogarty, second by McKnight to adjourn at 7:26 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, /~ "7 7 (j/1,()i<J~ )17r-<L"~~ Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant g>r::> H ~ 3 ~ ~ 0& !g> a; ~ [ t g> a; ~ ~ ~ '8 iil -< I :!! ~ ~ ~ 1: o " 9' -< " ~ " 31. 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S>> ::::J 0 UI CC 0 ~ 0) - ." 0 0 ::::J ~ ~ Of 7c City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.cLfarmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Councilmcmbcrs and City Administrator() Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director FROM: SUBJECT: School and Conference DATE: September 17,2007 INTRODUCTION Park and Recreation staff members are interested in attending the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRP A) annual state conference and a workshop on Risk and Recreation. DISCUSSION The 2007 MRPA State Conference will be held in St. Paul, Minnesota from November 14-16. Sessions are held on topics such as recreation programming, therapeutic recreation, aquatics, park maintenance, park planning, facility maintenance and administration. A request is being made to send three staff members to attend this state conference at the full conference registration fee. The three staff members are: Kellee Omlid, Recreation Specialist; Missie Kohlbeck, Senior Coordinator and Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director. Additionally, Dawn Johnson from the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC); Patti Norman, Recreation Supervisor and Jeremy Pire, Facility Maintenance Supervisor would like to attend one day of the conference. Two staff members, Patti Norman and Jeremy Pire would also like to attend a Risk and Recreation Workshop that will be held in Eagan, Minnesota on October 17th. This workshop will present information about risk associated with the parks and recreation areas such as trails, skate parks, playgrounds, recreation programs, playing fields and skating rinks and how to set out and follow easy steps to reduce injuries and liabilities. BUDGET IMPACT The early registration fee for the full conference, if registering on or before September 21 st is $315.00 for each person. After September 2151 the registration fee increases to $345.00. The full registration fee covers all educational sessions and meals during the conference. The early registration fee for one day of the conference, if registering on or before September 21 s\ is $170 for each person. The registration fee covers all education sessions and meals for the day. Total costs for all conference registration fees would be $1,455.00. The cost of the MRPA conference will be covered by the Rambling River Center and Recreation Program budgets. The cost ofthe one day Risk and Recreation Workshop will be $159.00 a person for a total of $318.00 and will be covered by the Arena budget and the Recreation Program budget. ACTION REQUESTED By motion, approve this request. R.WS ctfully SU]b'~d, ..1 ,,.-" j /J . ' ,.. ffl~ Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director ld City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.463.7111 . Fax 651.463.2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Council Members, City Administrator FROM: Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director SUBJECT: Customer Service Response Report DATE: September 17,2007 INTRODUCTION The customer service satisfaction program is designed to evaluate and measure the level of customer satisfaction during service-related interactions. Citizen service requests are documented in terms of complaint type, referring department, priority and service outcomes. Survey responses are typically anonymous to ensure that citizens with negative experiences are just as likely to respond as those with positive service experiences. It is the City's intent to use this information as a customer service tool to improve and promote excellence in customer servIce. DISCUSSION The table below reflects summary statistics generated by Customer Action Request forms for the first six months of2007. Summary response percentages are generated through the analysis of monthly reports and include response data from all operating City departments. # of # of Surveys Prompt Personally Courteous Month. Service Returned Service Satisfied & Helpful Requests (actual responses) (actual responses) (actual responses) January 63 9 100% 89% 100% February 57 12 83% 83% 83% March 82 18 94% 83% 100% 1 stQuarter Summary 202 39 92% 85% 94% April 69 14 100% 86% 93% May 80 11 100% 100% 91% June 100 8 100% 100% lOO% 2DdQuarter Summary 249 33 lOO% 95% 95% # of # of Surveys Prompt , Personally Courteous Month Service Returned Ser;vic~ .; ~a~~sfj.~ ~'.;. :&~He!pfi~,1. '_~ .; Re uests , . _ 1; (actuah~spo~e~)' ;>~~~MF}>J"",~~~J~~ Semi Annual Summary 451 72 96% 90% 95% The percentages above reflect the number of actual surveys that indicated a response in any given category. Calculations are based on the actual numbers of responses received, which may differ from the number of surveys received. Some respondents did not indicate answers to all survey questions. In terms of how personally satisfied a resident is with a specific service outcome, staff responses are, in most cases, controlled by state statutes, City ordinances, available staff resources and/or service priorities. In some cases, responses are a function of a third party who must respond to a given situation. On average, ninety eight percent (98%) of citizen requests for service are handled and addressed within a 1-3 day period for the first quarter, 92% for the second quarter and 95% for the first six months. ACTION REQUESTED Acknowledge the Customer Service Satisfaction report data from January through June 2007. Staff will continue to present customer service satisfaction data to Council as it becomes available. Monthly report data with department breakdowns are available for Council review upon request. Respectfully submitted, ,- ~L-//I~~4d~~~ Lisa Shadick Administrative Services Director 7c City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.463.7111 . Fax 651.463.2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrato(j. Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director FROM: SUBJECT: City Participation in Fall Auction DATE: September 17, 2007 DISCUSSION The City of Farmington has the opportunity to participate in a public auction to dispose of vehicles and surplus equipment. Valek Auctions will serve as the auctioneer at a Fall auction to be held on Saturday, September 29,2007, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds. BUDGET IMPACT Proceeds from this auction would have a posItIve impact on the budget. The Auctioneer's commission terms are dependent upon the sale of the items sold and are as follows: $0 - $100 $10l - $300 $301 - $400 $401 - and above 20% Commission 15% Commission 10% Commission 8% Commission The City will receive a proceeds check minus commissions shortly after the sale. ACTION REQUESTED Acknowledge the City's participation in the Fall Auction to be held September 29,2007. Respectfully submitted, ~~4-~d~~ Lisa Shadick Administrative Services Director 7f City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.463.7l11 . Fax 651.463.2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Council Members.(}. . City Adminstrator / Lee Smick, AICP cR}6"-' City Planner FROM: SUBJECT: Amend Ordinance - Detached Garages, Storage Sheds and Accessory Structures DATE: September 1 7, 2007 INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION At its meeting on September 11, 2007, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed revisions by the City Council concerning detached garages and storage sheds. The Council, on August 20th, suggested increasing the size of sheds to under 240 square feet, requiring a building permit for accessory structures over 120 square feet, and continuing to require a paved surface to detached garages. The Planning Commission recommended that these issues be reviewed at a workshop so that the Commission and Council could discuss them and prepare an ordinance that works for the community. Therefore, the Planning Commission recommended continuing this item to its November 13, 2007 meeting and discussing this issue at the Joint City Counci1/Planning Commission workshop on October 17, 2007. Additionally, the Planning Commission would like to discuss drainage and utility easement issues at this meeting. ACTION REQUESTED Approve the workshop items mentioned above for the October 17, 2007 Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting. R...e.. spec.tfi~ll~.....sub~umTitted _.. -._. 0.. ") /4.~ ~~ 0/" ~k,':~P -~/ City Planner ~a... City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.463.7111 . Fax 651.463.2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator(' FROM: Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director SUBJECT: Approve Therapeutic Massage License DATE: September 17,2007 INTRODUCTION Pursuant to City Ordinance 3-15-8, a public hearing must be held to issue a Therapeutic Massage License. DISCUSSION Ms. Susan Hotchkiss has applied for a Therapeutic Massage License. Ms. Hotchkiss will be practicing therapeutic massage out of her home located at 19975 Export Trail. The location is in an R-l (Low Density Residential) zoning district requiring a Conditional Use/Home Occupation permit. At the September 11, 2007, Planning Commission meeting the Commission reviewed and approved the Conditional Use Permit with a 5-0 vote. The required application, attachments and fees have also been submitted and approved by the Farmington Police Department. BUDGET IMPACT The fees collected are included in the revenue estimates of the 2007 budget. ACTION REQUIRED Approve a Therapeutic Massage License for Susan Hotchkiss at 19975 Export Trail. Respectfully submitted, gM,!l~.~ Lisa Shadick Administrative Services Director ~b City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.463.711l . Fax 651.463.2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator &2 FROM: Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer SUBJECT: 2007 Seal Coat Project Assessment Hearing DATE: September 17,2007 INTRODUCTION The City Council scheduled the 2007 Seal Coat project assessment hearing at the August 6, 2007 City Council meeting. DISCUSSION The 2007 Seal Coat project is complete. The streets indicated in Attachment A of the resolution were included in the seal coat program this year. The streets in Middle Creek 5th through ih Additions, Middle Creek East, Meadow Creek 3rd Addition, Devonport Drive, 209th Street between Trunk Highway 3 and Cantata Avenue, Cantata Avenue between 209th Street and 208th Street, and 208th Street between Cantata Avenue and Cambodia Avenue were seal coated for the first time this year. The streets of Nelsen Hills Farm Fourth and Fifth Additions, Troy Hills First through Fourth Additions, Prairie Creek Fourth Addition, The Industrial Park, East Farmington First and Second Additions, East Farmington Eighth Addition, Honeysuckle Lane between Ash Street and Second Street, Second Street between Ash Street and Maple Street, Hickory Street between Second Street and Third Street, and the alley south of Saint Michael's Place were also seal coated this year. All affected property owners have been notified as to the date and time of this public hearing and that final assessments may be adopted at the public hearing pursuant to M.S. 429. BUDGET IMPACT The total project cost for the 2007 Seal Coat project is $186,000. At the August 6, 2007 Council meeting, Council directed staff to prepare the assessment roll. The proposed assessment amount for the 2007 Seal Coat project is $76.70 per residential equivalent unit (RED). The original estimate of the cost per REU was $79.30. The total amount to be assessed to benefiting properties is $93,000. Several streets in the project area have already been assessed for seal coating costs through their respective development contracts. The City's portion of the project cost is $93,000 and will be funded through the Road and Bridge fund. 2007 Seal Coat Project September 17, 2007 Page 2 of2 ACTION REQUESTED Adopt the attached resolution adopting the assessment roll for the 2007 Seal Coat project. Respectfully Submitted, /d}11~ Lee M. Mann, P .E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer cc: file RESOLUTION NO. R -07 ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 2007 SEAL COAT Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City Council and the City of Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 1 ih day of September, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Members absent: Member introduced and Member seconded the following resolution: WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given by the Council, the Council has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessments for the following improvement: Proiect No. 07 -01 Description Location Street Seal Coat - Oil and Aggregates See Attachment A NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA: l. Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby adopted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 2. Such assessment shall be payable in one installment to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2008 and shall bear interest at the rate of 5.75% per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution until December 31, 2008. 3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City Treasurer, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and s/he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City Treasurer the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before October 17, 2007 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year. 4. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County. Such assessments shall be collected and paid in the same manner as the other municipal taxes. This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the 17th day of September, 2007. Mayor day of September, 2007. Attested to the City Administrator SEAL 2007 Attachment A Streets Nelsen Hills Farm 4th and 5th Additions Everest Path Explorer Way Explorer Court Exodus Avenue Esquire Way Essence Trail Englewood Way Excalibur Trail Prairie Creek 4th Addition I 87th Street West Easton Avenue Easton Court Eaglewood Trail Meadow Creek 3rd Addition 18ih Street 189th Street 190th Street Troy Hills ]'1 through 41h Additions 190th Street West Everest Path Everglade Path Everest Trail Everest Court Evenston Drive 193rd Street West Evening Star Way Evening Star Court 1915t Street West Middle Creek 5th through 7th Additions 203rd Street West 203rd Court West Enright Court 206th Street West Location North phase line of Nelsen Hills Farm 5th Addition to 188th Street West All All North phase line of Nelsen Hills Farm 4th Addition to Esquire Way Everest Path to east phase line of Nelsen Hills 4th Addition Esquire Way to southeast phase line of Nelsen Hills Farm 4th Addition Everest Path to east phase line of Nelsen Hills Farm 5th Addition Englewood Way to south phase line of Nelsen Hills Farm 5th Addition Embers Avenue to east phase line of Prairie Creek 4th Addition All All Embers Avenue to east phase line of Prairie Creek 4th Addition Dunbury Avenue to 189th Street Dunbury Avenue to east phase line at Meadow Creek 3rd Addition East of Dunbury Avenue Everest Path to east phase line of Troy Hills 4th Addition 190th Street West to 19Sth Street All All All All West phase line of Troy Hills 15t Addition to east phase line of Troy Hills 15t Addition All All All English Avenue to east phase line of Middle Creek 5th Addition All All Cypress Drive to Eastview Avenue Streets Middle Creek East ]'1 Addition Eastview Avenue Industrial Park 20Sth Street Edmonton Avenue 2l0th Street West 211 th Street West Eaton Avenue East Farmington 1st, 2nd, and 8th Additions 9th Street 10th Street 11 th Street Oak Street Spruce Street Walnut Street Locust Street Larch Street Downtown area Honeysuckle Lane 2nd Street Hickory Street 209th Street Cantata Avenue 20Sth Street Devonport Drive Alley south of Saint Michael's Place Location 203rd Street West to 206th Street West All All All All All Trunk Highway 3 to Larch Street North phase line of East Farmington Sth Addition to Larch Street North phase line of East Farmington Sth Addition to Larch Street 9th Street to east phase line of East Farmington I st Addition Trunk Highway 3 to east phase line of East Farmington 1 st Addition 9th Street to east phase line of East Farmington I st Addition 9th Street to east phase line of East Farmington 2nd Addition Trunk Highway 3 to east phase line of East Farmington 2nd Addition Ash Street to 2nd Street Ash Street to Maple Street 2nd Street to 3rd Street Trunk Highway 3 to Cantata Avenue 209th Street to 20Sth Street Cantata Avenue to Cambodia Avenue All All . , Objections to 2007 Seal Coat Project September 5, 2007 Larry and Shannon Walsh 816 Second Street Farmington, MN 55024 ._- ....~......._~..~._-- , S E i) 1 4. L / By Farmington City Council- Objection 1 - As stated to the City Council members in an email dated March 7, 2007 (to which no one responded) the project cost was approximately $2l0,000. This figure was stated by Mr. Mann at the Public Hearing, in the first letter of notice of Public Hearing on Proj ect 07-01, and by Mr. Herlosfky in an email dated March 6, 2007. Given that City Assessment Policy states in Section VI, Item III. E. that seal coating will be accessed at the 50% rate of the total cost, the actual accessed fee should be $39.59 per building unit. Not $79.30 per building unit as stated in the first notice. Objection 2 - When we received the final notice it states that the total amount being assessed is $93,000 not the approximately $2l 0,000 as previously stated. $93,000 divided by 2,650 building units equals $35.l 0 not the $76.70 as stated in the final assessment. We feel that based on the City's policy and using the City's monetary calculations the actual assessment should be $35.10. Objection 3 - Questions put to the City about the project were not admitted or raised at the first public hearing, reason stated by staff for their failure to do so was because no one was in the office on that Monday (see email). Objection 4 - Staff deliberately used language different than what is used in City policy and ignored questions concerning this, to deliberately confuse residents about the particulars of the project (see email). ~~ 113/07 --j\aAIv\iv~~ W\tl{A~ c{f~lol Questions for 3/5/07 Public Hearing on the 2007 Seal Coating Project Page 2 of2 1. What do the words "per residential equivalent unit" mean? 2. Why doesn't this language or a definition of this language appear in the Assessment Policy? 3. What is the total estimated cost for this project? 4. How many "building units" as defined by policy are being assessed for these improvement? Larry Walsh 816 Second Street 9/4/2007 ,--~,-,--"",--~,--------';",~_::::::::,~:":,",,::,:_:,~~;,,,,;_.;';:;;;:-:--;=~-~;','"-,-~~._,,,:_,=-~,.;,,:<,_., From: 'Peter Herlofsky [mailto:PHerlofsky@CLFARMINGTON.MN.U5] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 8:40 AM To: Walsh, Shannon (Thomson) Cc: Lee Mann Subject: RE: Questions for 3/5/07 Public Hearing on the 2007 Seal Coating Project Larry Walsh The answers to your questions are as follows: 1. What do the words "per residential equivalent unit" mean? One residential equivalent unit is the same as a buildable lot as referenced in the assessment policy. 2. Why doesn't this language or a definition of this language appear in the Assessment Policy? In the assessment policy, the equivalent term used is Building Unit. 3. What is the total estimated cost for this proj ect? The feasibility report estimate is approximately $210,000. 4. How many "building units" as defined by policy are being assessed for this improvement? Based on the feasibility report, approximately 2650. From: shannon.walsh@thomson.com [mailto:shannon.walsh@thomson.com] Sent: Monday, March 05,2007 1:04 PM To: Peter Herlofsky Subject: Questions for 3/5/07 Public Hearing on the 2007 Seal Coating Project 9/4/2007 ""-~;,,,,,-~.~~,~ ------ .... Qtle~tiQns for 3/5/07 Public Hearing on the 2007 Seal Coating Project Page 2 of2 Larry Walsh From: Peter Herlofsky [mailto:PHerlofsky@CLFARMINGTON.MN.US] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 8:40 AM To: Walsh, Shannon (Thomson) Cc: Lee Mann Subject: RE: Questions for 3/5/07 Public Hearing on the 2007 Seal Coating Project Larry Walsh The answers to your questions are as follows: l. What do the words "per residential equivalent unit" mean? One residential equivalent unit is the same as a buildable lot as referenced in the assessment policy. 2. Why doesn't this language or a definition of this language appear in the Assessment Policy? In the assessment policy, the equivalent term used is Building Unit. 3. What is the total estimated cost for this project? The feasibility report estimate is approximately $210,000. 4. How many "building units" as defined by policy are being assessed for this improvement? Based on the feasibility report, approximately 2650. From: shannon.walsh@thomson.com [mailto:shannon.walsh@thomson.com] Sent: Monday, March 05,2007 1:04 PM To: Peter Herlofsky Subject: Questions for 3/5/07 Public Hearing on the 2007 Seal Coating Project 1. What do the words "per residential equivalent unit" mean? 2. Why doesn't this language or a definition of this language appear in the Assessment Policy? 3. What is the total estimated cost for this project? 4. How many "building units" as defined by policy are being assessed for these improvement? Larry Walsh 816 Second Street 9/4/2007 /Oa... City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.463.7111 . Fax 651.463.2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Peter J. Herlofsky, Jr. City Administrator SUBJECT: City Hall Change Order DATE: September 17, 2007 INTRODUCTION / DISCUSSION Attached is the first change order for the City Hall. There was a request by the adjacent property owner to provide appropriate water hookup to their facility. Attached is an updated budget noting the first change order. BUDGET IMPACT This change order will add additional cost, but the adjacent owner will be billed for the cost. The cost implications to our budget are none due to the reimbursement. ACTION REQUESTED Approve change order no. 1 for City Hall. Respectfully~ubmitted, ('., .. \ ,) ~. Peter J. Herlofsky Jr.' City Administra~br CMuller/Herlofsky/City Hall/Change Order I UJgLD MINNESOTA ILLINOIS MICHIGAN COLORADO MI!\NESOTA OFFICE 305 ST. PElER STREET SI. PAC I, MINNESOT,\ 55102 6'5 I 227. .J hx 6'51.2235646 \V\'x"W.\VOI.DAt .COM ~vJAI L@\,X.'OLDAE.CO:-'o'l September 7, 2007 Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, Minnesota 55024 Re: City of Farmington New City Hall Commission No. 062047 Dear Peter: As requested, we issued a proposal request to add a 6" tee and gate valve to the waterline located between the new city hall and the adjacent business. This work is not required for our project, but will benefit the adjacent business in the future. Lund Martin has submitted pricing for this work in the amount of $1 ,822. The pricing submitted represents a fair value for the work required to execute this reVISIOn. Upon your approval, this item will be processed on a future change order. Sincerely, WOLD ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS 4-)~ Chris Ziemer Associate cc: John McNamara, Wold Ron Wagner, Lund Martin SM/CI_ Farmington/06204 7/crsp/sept07 f~-:.!:~~1~T~W?i~;I~!~~f~~Tfg~~~~1.tB~1J;~ UJgLO MINNESOTA ILLINOIS MICHIGAN COLORADO MINNESOTA OFFICE 305 ST. PETER STREET ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 651.227.7773 FAX 65 I .223.5646 WWW.WOLDAE.COM MAIL@WOLDAE.COM September 6, 2007 Ron Wagner Lund Martin Construction 3023 Randolph Street Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 Re: City of Farmington New City Hall Commission No. 062047 Dear Ron: We received pricing dated August 27,2007 for Wold PR #2 for the Owner's request to add a 6" tee and gate valve to serve future work at the adjacent property in the amount of$I,844.00 The cost for this item is acceptable and is being presented to the Owner for approval and inclusion on an upcoming change order. 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Fax 651.463.259l www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator FROM: Kevin Schorzman, P.E., Assistant City Engineer ~ SUBJECT: Development Contract Amendment Request-Sunrise Ponds DATE: September 17, 2007 INTRODUCTION The development contract between the City and Sunrise Ponds LLC was approved by Council on June 19, 2006. On August 6, 2007, Council approved the assignment of this development contract to M.W. Johnson. The development contract requires that the construction of 210th Street and Cambodia Avenue within and adjacent to the plat be completed by November 30, 2007. DISCUSSION The Sunrise Ponds development has several items that need to be completed prior to full acceptance by the City. Items to be completed include placing the wear course on the streets, landscaping, lighting, and project signage. In addition to the above-mentioned items, 210th Street and Cambodia Avenue need to be constructed as stipulated in the development contract. Staff has received a request to allow the completion of the construction of 21 Oth Street and Cambodia Avenue during the spring of 2008 in lieu of the original November 30, 2007 completion date stipulated in the development contract BUDGET IMPACT None. ACTION REQUESTED This item is for Council's information and comment. Staff will research this request and bring a recommendation to Council at the October l, 2007 City Council meeting. Respe~t~~y Jubmitted, ;t;ft/L-----n Kevin Schorzman, P .E. Assistant City Engineer SUNRISE PONDS, LLC 10657 - 165TH Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 (952) 985-5000 * FAX (952) 469-5906 VIA E-MAIL & FACSIMILE DATE: September 4, 2007 TO: Dave Sanocki dsanocki@ci.farmington.mn.us CITY OF FARMINGTON (651) 463.1611 Fax FROM: Neal Krzyzaniak SUNRISE PONDS, LLC RE: SUNRISE PONDS LLC Request for Approval Landscaping & 210th Street Work Dave: The Development Contract between the City of Farmington and Sunrise Ponds LLC requires the completion of 210th Street (Item #6) and Landscaping/Boulevard Trees (Item #12) in 2007. We are requesting approval fr the City to delay the above improvements until the Sp g of 2008 due to the continuing real estate market conditions. ;L Neal Cc: R. Hocking Via E-Mail /)w City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.463.7111 . Fax 651.463.2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Council Me City Administrator FROM: Lee Smick, AICP ( City Planner SUBJECT: Amend Ordinance - Revisions to Definitions DATE: September 17, 2007 INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION At the September 11, 2007 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the attached ordinance. Because the Commission would like to meet with the City Council on October 17, 2007 to discuss detached garages and sheds along with other issues, they recommended deleting those definitions from the ordinance as presented to them on September 11 tho The definitions deleted from the September lIth ordinance included accessory structure, floor area, detached garage, and storage shed. ACTION REQUESTED Amend the ordinance revisions to Section 10-2-1 of the City Code concerning definitions. Respectfully submitted, / l-::'/ ~.,_:, ,..- lL(" 7//1:/ l..4! 6 <!...J Lee Smick, AICP City Planner CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-2-1 REGARDING ZONING DEFINITIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 10-2-1, Definitions, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethiough language as follows: ARE}.. OF IDENTIFICATION SIGN: LA.. freestanding sign which identifies the name ofa neighborhood, a residential subdiyision, a multiple residential complex of three (3) or more structures of ten (10) or more units, a shopping center consisting of thiee (3) or more separate structures, an industrial area consisting of thiee (3) or more structures or any combination of the aboye. BOULEVARD TREE ROUTE: City designated route that includes maiar collector streets on the City's Thoroughfare Plan that are allowed to be planted with boulevard trees within the right-of-way. CITY BOULEVARD: Area between property lines on either side of all streets, avenues, or ways within the city. DENSITY, NET: The number of dwelling units per acre minus features such as wetlands, water features (excluding storm water ponding facilities), steep slopes, parks and open space, and major roadways. Maior roadways are considered arterials on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. FREESTANDING SIGN: A sign that is installed in the ground and is not affixed to any other structure. SCHOOL. PAROCHIAL: A building or group of buildings, operated and supported by a church parish, the use of which meets compulsory education laws of the State of Minnesota, for elementary school. middle school (iunior high school), secondary (senior high school), or higher education and which use does not secure the maiar part of its funding directly from any governmental source. SCHOOL, PRIV ATE: Any building or grOUp of buildings, not operated by a public agency or unit of government. the use of which meets compulsory education laws of the State of Minnesota, for elementary school. middle school (iunior high school), secondary (senior high school), or higher education and which use does not secure the major part of its funding directly from any governmental source. SCHOOL, PUBLIC: Any building or group of buildings, the use of which meets compulsory education laws of the State of Minnesota, for elementary school, middle school (junior high school), secondary (senior high school), or higher education and which secures all or the major part of its funding from governmental sources and is operated by a public agency or governmental unit. STREET TREES, BOULEV ARD: Trees on land lying between the edge of curb and the property line within the city or located in new developments on City approved Boulevard Tree Routes. TREES, REPLACEMENT: A tree that replaces a dead boulevard tree that is installed by the homeowner on private property, in the front yard of the home, and outside of the front and side yard drainage and utility easements. TREES, LOT FRONTAGE: Trees installed on private property in the front yards of new developments by the developer per the Development Contract. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law. ADOPTED this _day of Farmington. , 2007, by the City Council of the City of CITY OF FARMINGTON By: Kevan Soderberg, Mayor ATTEST: By: Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator SEAL By: City Attorney Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of ,2007. lib City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.463.7111 . Fax 651.463.2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Council Member~ City Administrator \!J Lee Smick, AICP , i V' City Planner 1 D FROM: SUBJECT: Amend Ordinance - City Boulevard Trees DATE: September l7, 2007 INTRODUCTION The City's Administration Department and Engineering Division have been working for a number of months on developing a new Boulevard Tree Policy where trees required to be installed by a developer in a new subdivision be planted in the front yards of new lots rather than on the boulevards. This will eliminate the need for the City to maintain these boulevard trees and it will protect City vehicles, especially garbage trucks, from being damaged by boulevard tree limbs. At its meeting on September ll, 2007, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance in Exhibit A. A chronology of the review of the ordinance by the Planning Commission follows below. DISCUSSION Planning staff reviewed the proposed recommendations to the Boulevard Tree Policy with the Planning Commission at its meeting on July 10, 2007. The recommendations are as follows: Tree Replacement Replacement of boulevard trees on residential streets will be left to the property owner's discretion. If a property owner replaces a tree, it will be placed on private property, not in the boulevard. New Development In new developments new trees will be placed on private property when they are planted along a residential street. The only exception would be if an agreement is made with a homeowners association or other such organization where the responsibility to maintain the trees is that of the named organization in perpetuity. Boulevard Tree Routes Boulevard tree routes will continue to have trees planted in the boulevard. On boulevard tree routes the City would continue to be responsible for replacing trees in the boulevard. Proposed Revisions Exhibit A identifies the revisions to SectionslO-6-1O (F), 10-6-10 (G), and 8-1-5 (A) of the City Code concerning the Boulevard Tree Policy. LOT FRONTAGE TREES The Lot Frontage Trees language will now identify the trees developers in new developments must propose on the required landscape plan and install within the front yard of lots rather than on the boulevard as was typical practice in the past. The lot frontage trees shall be installed on private property in the front yard at a minimum spacing of one tree for every forty feet (40') of lot frontage or one tree per lot if 40 feet is not feasible and shall be no closer than ten feet (10') from the property line and shall be installed in a parallel line to the lot line. BOULEVARD TREES Boulevard trees will continue to include the existing trees in boulevards throughout the City as well as trees proposed by developers on the required landscape plan and installed by them in new developments along City approved Boulevard Tree Routes as identified on Exhibit B. REPLACEMENT OF TREES The replacement of trees is proposed as follows: (1) The City shall be responsible for removing existing boulevard trees that have died or sustained severe damage. The City shall replace trees on designated Boulevard Tree Routes. (2) It is at the homeowner's discretion to replace any dead boulevard tree as long as the replacement tree is located on private property. RESPONSIBILITY OF TREES The responsibility of trees is proposed as follows: (1) The natural resources division will inspect and trim boulevard trees. (2) The homeowner shall be responsible for trimming lot frontage trees or any other tree on private property. August 14, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting At its August 14th meeting, the Planning Commission continued the discussion of the Boulevard Tree Policy because the Commission wanted to further discuss the replacement of boulevard trees on private property by the homeowner. The Commission Members wanted 1) to provide a name for the tree that would be replaced by the homeowner on private property, 2) to ensure that the replacement tree installed by the homeowner is installed at the homeowner's own risk, 3) to require that the homeowner call Gopher One for locates to existing utilities, 4) and if the replacement tree on private property should die, to require that the homeowner remove it. The following are proposals to each issue: 1) The tree that replaces a dead boulevard tree and is installed by the homeowner on private property is known as a Replacement Tree. Proposed code language (Exhibit A): It is at the homeowner's discretion to replace any dead boulevard tree as long as the replacement tree is located on private property. in the front yard of the home. outside of the front and side drainage and utility easements. Gopher One is called for locates to existing utilities. and the replacement tree is installed at the homeowner's own risk. 2) The replacement tree is installed at the homeowner's own risk. 3) The replacement tree is located outside of the front and side drainage and utility easements. Staff is proposing this contrary to the Commissioner's suggestion of locating the replacement tree in the front yard at any location where utilities are not located. Staff is proposing to locate it outside of the front and side drainage and utility easements since most of the existing lots in the City have followed the Engineering specifications shown on Exhibit B requiring the easement to be 10 feet in width measured from the property line. Therefore, approximately 10 feet of front yard will still be retained before the front yard setback of 20 feet is reached. The replacement trees will also be more closely in parallel line with lot frontage trees in new developments. Additionally, the front yard drainage and utility easement will remain at 10 feet in width because some of the utility companies would like to remain within that easement. Other companies are interested in relocating to under the sidewalk as shown on Exhibit C. 4) Section 10-6-10 (J) deals with the requirement for homeowners to remove dead or diseased trees on their property and is monitored by the Natural Resources Division. (J) Dead Or Diseased Tree Removal On Private Property: 1. The city shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased trees on private property within the city in accordance with title 7. chapter 6 of this code when such trees constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects or disease which constitute a potential threat to other trees in the city. The natural resources division will notify, in writing, the owners of such trees. Removal shall be done by said owners at their own expense within sixty (60) days after the date of service of notice. In the event of failure of owners to comply with such provisions, the city shall have the authority to remove such trees and charge the cost of removal on the owners' property tax notices. (Ord. 006-563, 9-18-2006) At the August 14th Planning Commission meeting, a discussion about the Reforestation Advisory Commission (Exhibit D) was raised concerning the need to retain the commission. Upon further study, staff determined that the reason the Reforestation Advisory Commission was formed was to meet the requirements of Tree City USA (Exhibit E). However, as shown in the Tree City Standards, there is an option to provide a forestry department to meet the standards rather than a tree board. The City employs a Natural Resource Specialist to care for and manage the community's trees; therefore, this position could replace the tree board. Therefore, the City Council will discuss the retention of the Reforestation Advisory Commission at its meeting on September l7, 2007. The Planning Commission has recommended in the past that as long as a tree specialist is on staff at the City, they would be in favor of recommending repealing the Reforestation Advisory Commission. ACTION REQUESTED Amend the ordinance in Sections 1 0-6-l 0 (F), 10-6-10 (G), and 8-l-5 (A) of the City Code Sections 10-6-10 (F), 10-6-10 (G), and 8-l-5 (A) of the City Code concerning Replacement Trees, Lot Frontage Trees and Boulevard Trees and direct staff concerning the continuation or deletion of the Reforestation Advisory Commission. Respectfully Submitted, ,4' ~) ....~ /1.,( tv!! d:<< .. . Lee Smick, AICP City Planner 6<. A CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-6-10 (F), 10-6-10 (G), AND 8-1-5 (A) OF THE FARMINGTON CITY CODE CONCERNING LOT FRONT AGE TREES, BOULEVARD TREES AND REPLACEMENT TREES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 10-6-10, Landscaping is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethrough language as follows: 10-6-10: LANDSCAPING: (F) Street Tree Lot Frontage Tree and Boulevard Tree Species To Be Planted: 1. Official Street Lot Frontage Trees and Boulevard Trees: The following list constitutes the official street lot frontage tree and boulevard tree species for Farmington, Minnesota. No species other than those included in this list may be planted as street lot frontage trees and boulevard trees without written permission of the natural resources division. (Ord. 002-469,2-19-2002; amd. Ord. 006-563, 9-18- 2006) (a). Landscape Plan: Developers of new developments must submit a landscape plan to the planning division. The planning division will be responsible for approving appropriate lot frontage and boulevard tree plantings. The lot frontage trees are required in the front yards of lots in new developments. Boulevard trees in new developments shall only be installed on City approved Boulevard Tree Routes. The only exception would be if an agreement is made with a homeowners association or other such organization where the responsibility to maintain the trees is that of the named organization in perpetuity. 2. Allowable Street Lot Frontage Tree and Boulevard Tree Species: Ash Burgesen Dakota centennial Kindred Marshalls Patmore Summitt Linden American Greenspire Redmond Sentry Maple Cleveland Crimson king Emerald lustre Emerald queen Fire dance Green mountain Maj esty Northwood red Norway Schwedler Deborah Oak English Northern red Pin Swamp white Other Imperial honey locust Regal elm Skyline honey locust Sunburst honey locust Trees approved by city staff (a) Spacing.;. for Street Lot Frontage and Boulevard Trees: (1) Lot Frontage trees in new developments shall be installed on private property in the front yard at a minimum spacing of one tree for every forty feet (40') of street lot frontage or one tree per lot if 40 feet is not feasible. The trees need not be placed at eyen forty foot (40') intervals; ho\ve'/er, they should be installed as close to f{)rty feet (40') as possible along the street frontage, allov/ing for utilities, driveways and interseotion visibility req1:lirements. The b01:llevard trees shall be installed per the landsoape plan. The developer is responsible ensuring that for installing the boule'/ard lot frontage trees are planted per the landscape plan as required by the development contract. Special planting designs for b01:llevard street lot frontage trees need to be approved by a landscape architect or the planning coordinator division. (2) Boulevard trees in new developments shall be located on City approved Boulevard Tree Routes and be installed at a minimum spacing of one tree for every forty feet (40') of boulevard frontage or one tree per boulevard frontage if 40 feet is not feasible. The developer is responsible for installing the boulevard trees per the landscape plan as required by the development contract. (b) Distance From C1:lrb ,\nd Sidewalk for Lot Frontage and Boulevard Trees: (1) Boule'/ard Lot frontage trees in new developments shall be planted by the developer per the Development Contract on private property in the center ofthe bOl:lle'/ard width between the property line and eurb or the side':/alk and o1:lrb. The distanoe trees may be planted from cW'bs and sidewalks shall be no closer than three f.eet (3') ten feet (10') from the property line and shall be installed in a parallel line to the lot line. (2) Boulevard trees in new developments shall be planted by the developer per the Development Contract on City approved Boulevard Tree Routes in the center of the City boulevard width between the property line and curb or the sidewalk and curb. The distance trees may be planted from curbs, sidewalks, trails, or pavement shall be no closer than four feet (4'). (c) Distance From Street Corners And Fireplugs: No street lot frontage tree, boulevard tree, replacement tree, landscape material or fences shall be located within the triangle of visibility, which is the area within a triangle created by measuring from a point on the curb or edge of the street closest to the center of the intersection, down the front curb lines or edge or intersecting streets thirty feet (30'), and connecting their end points with a straight line. No street lot frontage tree, boulevard tree, or replacement tree shall be planted closer than ten feet (lO') from any fireplug. (d) Utilities: No street lot frontage tree, boulevard tree, or replacement tree may be planted within ten (10) lateral feet of any underground water line, sewer line, overhead or underground transmission line or other utility. Gopher State One shall be called to request locations of utilities. SECTION 2. The City of Farmington City Code, Section lO-6-10 (G), Tree Maintenance on City Boulevards, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethrough language as follows: 10-6-10 (G) Tree Maintenance OR City Boulevards: 1. The natural resources program is designed to prescribe various levels of maintenance to city boulevard trees located within city owned boulevards. (a) Planting Requirements: The natural resources division will review all planting of trees and shrubs within "city boulevards", defined as the area between property lines on either side of all streets, avenues, or ways within the city. b) Landscape Plan: Developers of saedivisions mNst saemit a landseape plan to the planning di'.'ision. Tho plar.ning diyision will be responsible for approving appropriate tree plantings within oity boulevards. te1 ilil ,\ddition To Plan: Trees planted by residoots on the boulevards that are in addition to the tree plaH must receiye prior approval from the natural resources di'lision. Replacement of Trees: (1) The City shall be responsible for removing existing boulevard trees that have died or sustained severe damage. The City shall replace trees on designated Boulevard Tree Routes. (2) It is at the homeowner's discretion to replace any dead boulevard tree as long as the replacement tree is located on private property, in the front yard of the home, outside of the front and side drainage and utility easements, Gopher One is called for locates to existing utilities, and the replacement tree is installed at the homeowner's own risk. tat W Trimming Requirements: The natural rosources division City will be responsible for all trimming of boulevard trees. As these trees are on city property, and are essentially and legally city property, they must be maintained by the city to ensure that they are properly trimmed for structural integrity and disease control measures. w @ Contact Responsibility of Trees: Residents will need to contact the natural resources division \.vhen a boulevard tree needs trimming or inspection. (1 ) The City will inspect and trim boulevard trees. (2) The homeowner shall be responsible for trimming lot frontage trees or any other tree on private property. (4j W Height Standards: Trimming height standards must maintain a ten foot (10') clearance above any walkway and fourteen feet (14') above the roadway. These requirements provide clearance for walkers, snow removal equipment and solid waste vehicles. fgt ill Brush From Pruning: The city will not collect any brush resulting from pruning or removal of trees or brush from private property. W (g) Emergency Collection Of Brush: An emergency brush situation would occur when the public safety officer declares one to exist. Then and only then will the city collect brush generated by residents on private property, as a onetime emergency servIce. SECTION 3. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 8-l-5, Boulevards; Allowable Uses, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethroagh language as follows: 8-1-5: BOULEVARDS; ALLOWABLE USES: (A)No person shall install any structure or improvement or plant any materials in the city boulevard except at the person's own risk as follows: l. Street trees as allowed under section 2 9 II and subsections 10 6 10(F) and (G) of this code; (Ord. 006 550, 2 21 2006) ~. .L Sidewalks meeting minimum and maximum city design standards; J.. 2. Driveways meeting minimum and maximum city design standards; 4. 3. Annual or perennial flowers, shrubbery not exceeding three feet (3') in height; $.. 4. Split rail fences; 6. ~ Planters not exceeding two feet (2') in height or closer than three feet (3') from the back of the curb or paved surface; 1. 6. Underground sprinkler systems; S. 7. Boulevard sod as specified in subsection 11-5-3(F) of this code; 9. 8. Decorative rock and tree bark. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law. ADOPTED this _day of Farmington. , 2007, by the City Council of the City of CITY OF FARMINGTON By: Kevan Soderberg, Mayor ATTEST: By: Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator SEAL By: City Attorney Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of ,2007. CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-6-10 (F), 10-6-10 (G), AND 8-1-5 (A) OF THE FARMINGTON CITY CODE CONCERNING LOT FRONTAGE TREES, BOULEVARD TREES AND REPLACEMENT TREES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on September 17, 2007, Ordinance No. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, because of the lengthy nature of Ordinance No. , the following summary of the ordinance has been prepared for publication. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the ordinance adopted by the Council revises the City's requirements for landscaping and tree planting, including amending the list of allowable tree species to be planted by developers as part oftheir projects, requiring the trees to be planted in the front yards rather than in the street boulevards except where the City has specifically designated a road as a Boulevard Tree Route, specifying the location on the lot of the tree planting, and changes the City's policy regarding tree maintenance and replacement of existing trees along city streets. Under the new ordinance, the City shall be responsible for removing existing boulevard trees that have died or sustained severe damage. The City shall replace trees on designated Boulevard Tree Routes, but will not replace other street trees. The homeowner will be allowed to replace any dead boulevard tree as long as the replacement tree is located on private property, in the front yard of the home, outside of the front and side drainage and utility easements, Gopher One is called for locates to existing utilities, and the replacement tree is installed at the homeowner's own risk. A printed copy of the whole ordinance is available for inspection by any person during the City's regular office hours. APPROVED for publication by the City Council of the City of Farmington this_ day of , 2007. CITY OF FARMINGTON By: Kevan A. Soderberg, Mayor By: Peter J. Herlofsky, City Administrator GJi.. 8 ~ I 2201ll ttJlC[T II(.1l CSAH 5D EXISTING ROUTES Vi ,W p q 1 I I BOULEVARD TREE ROUTES - - - - - - FUTURE ROUTES 500 I I I I I o 1000 2000 }ooo. SCALE MAP CURRENT AS OF 1-3-07 /3 -'-/ 1 "1" ~ 9 ~ R J ~ I I J I I I I I I I I i ~ Roadway A-ot:Ai/etV of e.x 1S77A1~ ~zJLEJ)#P ~ "hi tt;tATlo ~ ~ ~;vm~cr c:f MQ4~~~ntr11t!f I( ~ 10' Drainage and ~ Utility Easement Bit. avement 42" 4' 6' Concrete Curb Finish ground surface Warning tape ( optional) Min. 12" G> C9 @) .. I or 30" Gas <D Street lighting Q) Electric - ;Vftv ~tA1i~S g f~I~~h~e - OF /.J17 t./ fI~, @ Gas optional r~R A(tJ5-r td4PAMCS NOTE: 1. All conduit crossings under roadways shall be the contractors responsibility to install the correct size and number for all utilities. The contractor shall also install one additional conduit crossing for future use. 2. The City recommends joint trenching for installation of utilities within City right of way and utility easements. Gas can be placed in a separate trench located behind the curb. All trench backfill shall be compacted. 3. All curb stops, boxes, and sewer cleanouts 'will be located on the front property line with a 15' tail beyond the property line on all public streets (see city plates SER-01A and SER-01 B). 4. All curb stops, boxes and sewer c1eanouts shall be placed 10' from back of curb or private streets that have no City right of way beyond the curb. 5. Street lights shall be placed as close to 300' intervals as possible in residential areas and located on property corners. All street light electrical lines shall be ruggedized type wiring or encased in conduit and placed within the joint trench. 6. Center of utility trench in private streets shall be 7' from back of curb. Gas can be placed 2-3' from back of curb. 7. All utility boxes shall be placed on common property corners. STANDARD DETAILS UTILITY LAYOUT Lest Revision: FEB 2007 City Plate No. ( FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA ) STR-23 2-9-1 SECT~ON: 2-9- 1: 2-9- 2: 2-9- 3: 2-9- 4: 2-9- 5: 2-9- 6: 2-9- 7: 2-9- 8: 2-9- 9: 2-9-10: 2-9-11: 2-9-12: 2-9-13: 2-9-14: lie. D 2-9-3 CHAPTER 9 REFORESTATiON ADViSORY COMtM~SS~ON Commission Established Purpose Composition; Terms Of Office Officers Meetings Compensation Effective Date Definitions Duties And Responsibilities Operation Interierence With City Reforestation Advisory Commission Arborists License And Bond Review By City Council Penalty 2-9-1: COMMISSION ESTABLISHED: In accordance with Department of Agriculture rules and regulations, there is hereby established a Reforestation Advisory Commission. (Ord. 080-98, 11-3-1980) PURPOSE: The purpose of the Commission is to advise and make recommendations to the City Council in matters concerning the formulation, adoption and implementation of a Reforestation Program in the City. (Ord. 080-98, 11-3-1980) 2-9-2: ..---'. 2-9-3: COMPOSITION; TERMS OF OFFICE: The Commission shall be composed of the five (5) member City Council, the chair of the Planning Commission and the chair of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and shall run concurrently with the primary office held. Election or appointment to a primary position means automatic March 2000 City of Farmington It. il! 11;*, ~' '# " 2-9-3 2-9-9 membership on the Commission. The Mayor shall be allowed to appoint the City Planner to provide recommendations to the Commission and to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the Reforestation Advisory Commission are pertormed as outlined in this Chapter. (Ord. 091-258, 10-7-1991 ) 2-9-4: OFFICERS: A chairman and vice chairman shall be elected by and from within the Commission itself. (Ord. 080-98, 11-3-1980) 2-9-5: MEETINGS: The Commission shall hold an annual meeting during the first calendar quarter. Special meetings may be called with forty eight (48) hour mailed notice by the chairman or any two (2) members. (Ord. 080-98, 11-3-1980) 2-9-6: COMPENSATION: Members and officers shall serve without pay, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred. (Ord. 080-98, 11-3-1980) 2-9-7: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance becomes effective on January 1, 1981, following publication in the official newspaper. (Ord. 080-98, 11-3-1980) 2-9-8: DEFINITIONS: PARK TREES: Trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation in public parks having individual names, and all areas owned by the City or to which the public has free access as a park. STREET TREES: Trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation on land lying between property lines on either side of all streets, avenues or ways within the City. (Ord. 090-239, 12-17-1990) 2-9-9: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: It shall be the respon- sibility of the Commission to study, investigate, counsel and develop and/or update annually, and administer a written plan for the care, March 2000 City of Farmington 2-9-9 2-9-13 preservation, pruning, p!anting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and in other public areas. Such plan vvill be presented annually to the City Council and upon their acceptance and approval shall constitute the Official Comprehensive City Tree Plan for the City. The Commission, when requested by the City Council, shall consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter of question coming within the scope of its work. (Ord. 090-239, 12-17-1990) 2-9-1 0: OPERATION: The Commission shall choose its own officers, make its own rules and regulations, and keep a journal of its proceedings. A majority of the members shall be in a quorum for the transaction of business. (Ord. 090-239, 12-17-1990) 2-9-11: INTERFERENCE WITH CITY REFORESTATION ADVI- SORY COMMISSION: It shall be unlawful for any person to prevent, delay or interfere with the City Reforestation Advisory Commission, or any of its agents, while engaging in and about the planting, cultivating, mulching, pruning, spraying, or removing of any street trees, park trees, or trees on private grounds, as authorized by this Chapter. (Ord. 090-239, 12-17-1990; amd. Ord. 099-441,11-15-1999) 2-9-12: ARBORISTS LICENSE AND BOND: It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business or occupation of pruning, treating or removing street or park trees within the City without first applying for and procuring a license. The license fee shall be forty dollars ($40.00) annually in advance; provided, however, that no license shall be required of any public service company or City employee doing such work in the pursuit of their public service endeavors. Before any license shall be issued, each applicant shall first file evidence of possession of liability insurance in the minimum amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for bodily injury and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) property damage indemnifying the City or any person injured or damaged resulting from the pursuit of such endeavors as herein described. (Ord. 090-239, 12-17-1990; amd. Ord. 099-441,11-15-1999) 2-9-13: REVIEW BY CITY COUNCIL: The City Council shall have the right to review the conduct, acts and decisions of the City Reforestation Advisory Commission. Any person may appeal from any ruling or order of the City Reforestation Advisory Commission to the City March 2000 City of Farmington 2-9-13 2-9-14 Council who may hear the matter and make final decision. (Ord. 090-239, 12-17-1990; amd. Ord. 099-441, 11-15-1999) 2-9-14: PENALTY: Any person violating any provision of this Chapter shall be, upon conviction or a plea of guilty, subject to a fine not to exceed seven hundred dollars ($700.00). (Ord. 090-239, 12-17-1990; amd. Ord. 099-441, 11-15-1999) March 2000 City of Farmington 6.;; ~ The N<1:tio~ul '\;]J A rh<H' Dav Found.~lti(}n \?>. '-' "fFj11;l' 1":' 'l~"'i: id nT.ll-tur(". <r.nd ctk:br:F'-' ,n'l", You are here: Home -+ Proarams -+ Tree City USA -+ Standards Tree City Standards The Four Standards of a Tree City USA These standards were established to ensure that every qualifying community would have a viable tree management plan and program. It is important to note that they were also designed so that no community would be excluded because of size. 1. A Tree Board or Department 2. A Tree Care Ordinance 3. A Community Forestry Program With an Annual Budget of at Least $2 Per Capita 4. An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation ~ 1. A Tree Board or Department Someone must be legally responsible for the care and management of the community's trees. This may be a professional forester or arborist, an entire forestry department, or a volunteer tree board. Often, both a professional staff and advisory tree board are present, which is a good goal for most communities. A tree board, or commission, is a group of concerned volunteer citizens charged by ordinance with developing and administering a comprehensive tree management program. Balanced, broad-based community involvement is encouraged. Boards function best if not composed entirely of tree-related professionals such as forestry professors, nursery operators, arborists, etc. Fresh ideas and different perspectives are added by citizens with an interest in trees that is entirely avocational. Limited, staggered terms of service will prevent stagnation or burnout, while at the same time assuring continuity. 2. A Tree Care Ordinance The tree ordinance must designate the establishment of a tree board or forestry department and give this body the responsibility for writing and implementing an annual community forestry work plan. Beyond that, the ordinance should be flexible enough to fit the needs and circumstances of the particular community. A tree ordinance provides an opportunity to set good policy and back it with the force of law when necessary. Ideally, it will provide clear guidance for planting, maintaining and removing trees from streets, parks and other public places. For tips and a checklist of important items to consider in writing or improving a tree ordinance, see Bulletin No.9. 3. A Community Forestry Program With An Annual Budget Of At Least $2 Per Capita Evidence is required that the community has established a community forestry program that is supported by an annual budget of at least $2 per capita. At first, this may seem like an impossible barrier to some communities. However, a little investigation usually reveals that more than this amount is already being spent by the municipality on its trees. If not, this may signal serious neglect that will cost far more in the long run. In such a case, working toward Tree City USA recognition can be used to re-examine the community's budget priorities and re-direct funds to properly care for its tree resource before it is too late. Ideally, this standard will be met by focusing funding on an annual work plan developed after an inventory is completed and a report is approved by the city council. Such a plan will address species diversity, planting needs, hazardous trees, insect and disease problems and a pattern of regular care such as pruning and watering. 4. An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation This is the least challenging and probably the most enjoyable standard to accomplish. An Arbor Day celebration can be simple and brief or an all-day or all-week observation. It can be a simple tree planting event or an award ceremony that honors leading tree planters. For children, Arbor Day may be their only exposure to the green world or a springboard to discussions about the complex issue of environmental quality. The benefits of Arbor Day go far beyond the shade and beauty of new trees for the next generation. Arbor Day is a golden opportunity for publicity and to educate homeowners about proper tree care. Utility companies can join in to promote planting small trees beneath power lines or being careful when digging. Smokev Bear's fire prevention messaaes can be worked into the event, as can conservation education about soil erosion or the need to protect wildlife habitat. Still another way to develop Arbor Day is to link it with a tree-related festival. Some that are currently celebrated include dogwood festivals, locust blossom festivals and Macon, Georgia's Cherry Blossom Festival that annually brings more than $4.25 million into the local economy. In meeting the four standards, help is available! The urban and community forestry coordinator in your state forester's office will be happy to work with communities in taking these first steps toward better community forestry. More Information To receive a free Tree City USA booklet: Call: (402) 474-5655 Monday- Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. CST E-mail: treecity (ciJ arborday.org Help Support Tree City USA where you live. Tree City USA is supported by the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program. II' ------~ ~~&:~ · .....i........ '....... /:;~-~.':"'... . r~ \1! . t"'; ... .. \ ' \ ' ',,-. ....,. 4 1-888-448-73371 donate now I privacy I about us I contact us I site map I your state / dc:::t, City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.463.7111 . Fax 651.463.2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Administrato(5- Robin Roland, Finance Director FROM: SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution - Preliminary 2008 Tax Levy DATE: September 17, 2007 INTRODUCTION State statute requires a preliminary 2008 tax levy to be certified to Dakota County by September l7, 2007. Once the proposed tax levy is adopted, the City Council may lower the levy, but cannot increase it. DISCUSSION AND BUDGET IMPACT The City Council was presented a copy of the Preliminary 2008 Budget on August 20, 2007. A budget workshop was held on September 10, 2007. The Preliminary Tax Levy proposed as part of the budget is $8,869,919 and includes $1,900,760 for debt service, and $70,200 for the Fire levy. The proposed levy increases the City tax capacity rate to the 43.75% level. The State has not imposed levy limits for 2008 and the City does not receive any Local Government Aid. As mentioned before, the preliminary levy is the maximum levy which Council could adopt for 2008. The final levy, which will be adopted in December, may be less than the preliminary but it may not be more. The final levy and budget will be discussed at the Truth in Taxation hearing. ACTION REQUIRED Adopt the attached resolution, certifying the 2008 Preliminary Tax Levy to Dakota County and establishing December 3, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. as the City of Farmington's Truth in Taxation hearing for Tax Levy collectible 2008. ly submitted, .~~ Robin ~Zd Finance Director RESOLUTION NO. R -07 APPROVING PROPOSED 2007 TAX LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 2008 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota was held in the Civic Center of said City on the 17th day of September 2007 at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Members Absent: Member introduced and Member seconded the following: WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes currently in force require certification of the proposed tax levy to the Dakota County Auditor on or before September l7, 2007; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, is in receipt of the proposed 2008 revenue and expenditure budget; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Farmington, that the following sums of money be levied in 2007, collectible in 2008, upon the taxable property in said City of Farmington for the following purposes: General Fund Debt Service (see attached schedule) Fire Levy Gross Levy Less: Fiscal Disparities Net Levy $ 6,898,959 1,900,760 70,200 8,869,919 (929,7l8) $7,940,201 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Truth in Taxation public hearing will be held on Monday, December 3,2007 at 7:00 P.M. This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the 17th day of September 2007. Mayor day of September 2007. Attested to the City Administrator SEAL 2008 BUDGET Summary of Debt Service Levy to be Attached and Become part of Resolution Number -07 $60,000 300,000 244,764 16,600 200,000 167,596 24,044 328,581 58,475 334,300 166,400 $1,900,760 Wastewater Treatment bonds of 1995 Public Project Revenue Bonds of2001A Improvement Bonds of 2003A GO Refunding Bonds of 2004A Improvement Bonds of2005B Capital Improvement Plan Bonds 2005C Improvement Bonds of 2006A Capital Improvement Plan Bonds 2007 A Public Safety Revenue Bonds 2007 Certificates of Indebtedness 2004 Certificates of Indebtedness 2005D Total VI I ;0 Z ~ r r ~ on OJ OJ m m )> 0 ClI ClI 0 ClI ClI AI c: c: ClI ClI 'tJ c: Vl ::J ;::+ Vl '" '" '" ., .., .., to to 'tJ .., ...... c.. C1l C1l ~ C1l 3 ::J ::J ClI ClI m n 3' 0 =r 3 ~ ~ ~. 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Fax 651.463.2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Peter J. Herlofsky, Jr. City Administrator SUBJECT: Review Retreat Content DATE: September 17,2007 INTRODUCTION / DISCUSSION The retreat has been scheduled for October 11 and 12,2007 at the Mt. Olivet Retreat Center. I have provided Councilmembers with an outline I feel meets some of the guidelines established by the Council. I would appreciate your comments during the Roundtable session regarding the documentation provided by the facilitator. ACTION REQUESTED Approve Mr. Craig Rapp as the facilitator. Res~~. lly bmi.tted V~ Peter J. Her:o;.J}Jr City Administrator / 1./J( f--"II/ CMuller/Herlofsky/RetreatlRetreat Content Values Statement Excellence and Quality in the Delivery of Services We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver quality services in a highly professional and cost-effective manner. Fiscal Responsibility We believe that fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds is essential for citizen confidence in government. Ethics and Integrity We believe that ethics and integrity are the foundation blocks of public trust and confidence and that all meaningful relationships are built on these values. Open and Honest Communication We believe that open and honest communication is essential for an informed and involved citizenry and to foster a positive working environment for employees. Cooperation and Teamwork We believe that the public is best served when departments and employees work 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. R55CKSUM LOG23000VO COUNCIL REmISTER MEETING SEPT 17 CITY OF FARMINGTON CouncU Check Summary Page - Vendor AFFINITY PLUS FEDERAL CREDIT U ALBRIGHT, JIM ALCORN BEVERAGE CO. INC. ALLSTATE SALES & LEASING CORP. ANDERSEN INC, EARLF APPLE FORD MERCURY ARCTIC GLACIER ICE ARNDT, STEVE BARBAROSSA & SONS INC BATCHELDER, JIM BELZER'S CHEVlDODGElKIA, JEFF BLEDSOE, CLARK 09/13/200711 :46:09 09/04/2007 - 09/16/2007 Business Unit Object Amount EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND CREDIT UNION PAYABLE 2,230.00 2,230.00 RECREATION PROGRAM SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 616.00 616.00 DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 6,980.50 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD 11,462.45 18,442.95 SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 18.66 18.66 PARK MAINTENANCE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 117.75 DAISY KNOLL PARK OTHER CONSTRUCTION COSTS 3,023.53 3,141.28 PATROL SERVICES VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 32.30 32.30 DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 520.50 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD 708.82 1,229.32 STREET MAINTENANCE UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 100.00 100.00 MAIN STREET CONTRACTS PAYABLE 5,000.00 5,000.00 RECREATION PROGRAM SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 528.00 528.00 FIRE SERVICES VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 113.57 STREET MAINTENANCE VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 357.76 PARK MAINTENANCE VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 45.66 516.99 DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 62.50 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 62.50 L.1)'J 125.00 R55CKSUM LOG23000VO CITY OF FARMINGTON 09/13/200711 :46:09 Council Check Summary Page - , 2 09/04/2007 - 09/16/2007 Vendor Business Unit Object Amount BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION CITY HALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 808.00 808.00 BRIESACHER, WAYNE SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 13.30 13.30 C&M HOMES ESCROW FUND DEPOSITS PAYABLE 2,000.00 2,000.00 CANNON VALLEY PRINTING RECREATION PROGRAM SERVICES OUTSIDE PRINTING 1,846.79 1,846.79 CENTEX HOMES ESCROW FUND DEPOSITS PAYABLE 278.80 278.80 CINTAS -754 POLICE ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 48.80 STREET MAINTENANCE UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 167.55 PARK MAINTENANCE UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 267.21 BUILDING MAINT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 82.44 DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 66.75 DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP BUILDING REPAIR SERVICE 27.70 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 46.52 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR BUILDING REPAIR SERVICE 27.70 SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 167.55 SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 103.08 SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 300.58 SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 103.08 STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 167.55 STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 20.60 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 167.55 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 103.08 FLEET OPERATIONS VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 381.46 FLEET OPERATIONS UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 104.06 2,353.26 CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT LLC CITY CENTER TIF DEVELOPER PAYMENTS 51,758.33 51,758.33 CLAREYS SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC FIRE SERVICES EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 873.40 873.40 R55CKSUM LOG23000VO CITY OF FARMINGTON 09/13/200711 :46:09 Council Check Summary Page - 3 09/04/2007 - 09/16/2007 Vendor Business Unit Object Amount CMI MAILING & MARKETING SVS RECREATION PROGRAM SERVICES OUTSIDE PRINTING 2,403.60 SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE POSTAGE 431.50 SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS POSTAGE 431.50 STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS POSTAGE 431.49 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE POSTAGE 431.49 4,129.58 CNH CAPITAL PARK MAINTENANCE RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT 849.22 849.22 COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLO 774.80 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLO 1,028.40 1,803.20 COLLEGE CITY BEVERAGE INC DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLO 17,516.20 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLO 20,666.60 38,182.80 CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY GAS 01 HRAlECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NATURAL GAS 5.46 SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE NATURAL GAS 9.00 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE NATURAL GAS 965.00 979.46 CULLIGAN ULTRAPURE INDUSTRIES DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 54.35 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 9.30 63.65 DAKOTA COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY PARK MAINTENANCE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 251.68 251.68 DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEG PATROL SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 210.00 FIRE SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 300.00 510.00 DAY DISTRIBUTING CO DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLO 1,206.59 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLO 2,315.80 3,522.39 DCX LLC SWIMMING POOL OPERATIONS COST OF GOODS SOLO 1,121.00 1,121.00 R55CKSUM LOG23000VO CITY OF FARMINGTON 09/13/200711 :46:09 Council Check Summary Page - 4 09/04/2007 - 09/1612007 Vendor Business Unit Object Amount DELEGARD TOOL CO FLEET OPERATIONS VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 40.63 FLEET OPERATIONS OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 40.07 80.70 DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING PA PRIVATE CAPITAL PROJECTS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 9,763.26 9,763.26 DIAMOND MOWERS STREET MAINTENANCE VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 221.53 221.53 DICK'S SANITATION INC SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 24,564.54 24,564.54 DIRECT SAFETY COMPANY FLEET OPERATIONS UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 63.07 63.07 DISTAD, RANDY RECREATION PROGRAM SERVICES MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 53.35 53.35 OJ'S SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 75.00 75.00 DUNCAN, SCOTT GENERAL FUND REVENUES RECREATION FEES - GENERAL 30.00 30.00 DWYER, KAREN L SEWER OPERATIONS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE UTILITIES 17.44 17.44 ECM PUBLISHERS INC WATER UTILITY EXPENSE ADVERTISING 55.00 55.00 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINTENANC FIRE SERVICES VEHICLE REPAIR SERVICE 1,548.09 1,548.09 ENCOMM MIDWEST LLC WELL #8 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 23,492.81 23,492.81 EXTREME BEVERAGE LLC DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 224.00 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD 331.50 555.50 R55CKSUM LOG23000VO CITY OF FARMINGTON 09/13/200711 :46:09 Council Check Summary Page - 5 09/04/2007 - 09/16/2007 Vendor Business Unit Object Amount FARMINGTON EMPLOYEE CLUB EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND EMPLOYEE CLUB 92.80 92.80 FERRELL GAS PRODUCTS CO SWIMMING POOL OPERATIONS OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 26.63 26.63 . FIRST CHOICE TOURS SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 767.00 767.00 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 2,477.87 POLICE ADMINISTRATION TELEPHONE 1,896.47 ICE ARENA OPERATIONS EXPENSE TELEPHONE 51.26 DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP TELEPHONE 1,004.78 SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE TELEPHONE 512.56 SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS TELEPHONE 51.26 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE TELEPHONE 153.77 6,147.97 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF AME DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP TELEPHONE 9.28 9.28 GRAINGER INC SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 30.89 30.89 GRIGGS COOPER & CO DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 4,955.98 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD 7,480.54 12,436.52 HAWKINS INC WATER UTILITY EXPENSE CHEMICALS 20,433.72 20,433.72 HAYNES, TRICIA SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 400.00 400.00 HEDBERG AGGREGATES PARK MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 149.86 149.86 HELM ELECTRIC INC PUBLIC FACILITIES 2001 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 7,310.00 7,310.00 HENNEPIN CHIEF'S ASSOCIATION PATROL SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 600.00 600.00 R55CKSUM LOG23000VO CITY OF FARMINGTON 09/13/200711 :46:09 Counc~ Check Summary Page - 6 09/04/2007 - 09/16/2007 Vendor Business Unit Object Amount HERLOFSKY JR, PETER J ADMINISTRATION CELLULAR PHONES 25.00 ADMINISTRATION MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 35.41 60.41 HERMEL WHOLESALE SWIMMING POOL OPERATIONS COST OF GOODS SOLD 3,666.43 3,666.43 HISLOP, DANIEL RECREATION PROGRAM SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 88.00 88.00 HOFFBECK, JACOB SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE 1,841.32 1,841.32 HOHENSTEINS INC DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 358.00 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD 1,207.50 1,565.50 HYDRo-VAC INC SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,320.00 4,320.00 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST -457 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND ICMA PAYABLE 5,276.00 5,276.00 IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS ADMINISTRATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 5,165.92 ADMINISTRATION RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT 515.99 5,681.91 INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGIES IN SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,680.00 1,680.00 INTERStATE BATTERY TWIN CITIES PATROL SERVICES VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 61.72 61.72 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPAN DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 11,038.36 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD 3,390.42 14,428.78 JOHNSON, KELLY A SWIMMING POOL OPERATIONS SWIM LESSON FEES 72.00 72.00 R55CKSUM LOG23000VO CITY OF FARMINGTON 09/13/200711 :46:09 Council Check Summary Page - 7 09/04/2007 - 09/16/2007 Vendor Business Unit Object Amount KEEPRSINC PATROL SERVICES UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 478.75 478.75 KHONKHOR ENTERPRISES INC PATROL SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 600.00 600.00 KRAFT, KOLBY RECREATION PROGRAM SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 88.00 88.00 KROOG, RACHAEL SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 250.00 250.00 L3 COMMUNICA TIONS/MOBILE-VISIO INSURANCE MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 23,695.65 23,695.65 LA VERNE'S PUMPING SERVICE FIRE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 265.00 265.00 LAKEVILLE PRINTING PATROL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 179.79 179.79 LAKEVILLE, CITY OF PATROL SERVICES CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 531.12 FIRE SERVICES CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 265.57 796.69 LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND LELS DUES PAYABLE 316.00 316.00 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES - P LEGISLATIVE CONTROL SUBSCRIPTIONS & DUES 11,909.00 NATURAL RESOURCES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 30.00 PARK MAINTENANCE TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 30.00 11,969.00 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 36,643.00 36,643.00 LINDQUIST, BRIAN EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 585.59 585.59 LONE OAK COMPANIES INC SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE POSTAGE 150.00 SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE OUTSIDE PRINTING 63.04 R55CKSUM LOG23000VO CITY OF FARMINGTON 09/13/200711 :46:09 Council Check Summary Page - 8 09/04/2007 - 09/16/2007 Vendor Business Unit Object Amount SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS POSTAGE 150.00 SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS OUTSIDE PRINTING 63.04 STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS POSTAGE 150.00 STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS OUTSIDE PRINTING 63.04 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE POSTAGE 150.00 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE OUTSIDE PRINTING 63.03 852.15 LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC FLEET OPERATIONS LUBRICANTS & ADDITIVES 158.09 158.09 M W JOHNSON ESCROW FUND DEPOSITS PAYABLE 2,000.00 2,000.00 M. AMUNDSON LLP DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 1,129.24 DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 144.29 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD 1,578.76 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 99.05 2,951.34 MAD SCIENCE OF MINNESOTA SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 233.00 233.00 MANLEY BROTHERS ESCROW FUND DEPOSITS PAYABLE 2,000.00 2,000.00 MARK VII DISTRIBUTORS INC DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 5,076.65 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD 8,937.30 14,013.95 MATTAMY HOMES ESCROW FUND DEPOSITS PAYABLE 4,000.00 4,000.00 MAXIMUM VOLTAGE PARK MAINTENANCE VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 74.50 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 31.94 106.44 MCKNIGHT, SEAN & BRENDA INSURANCE INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE 285.67 285.67 MCNAMARA CONTRACTING INC PRIVATE CAPITAL PROJECTS ACCOUNTS"PA Y ABLE 3,807.50 3,807.50 R55CKSUM LOG23000VO CITY OF FARMINGTON 09/13/200711 :46:09 Council Check Summary Page - 9 09/04/2007 - 09/16/2007 Vendor Business Unit Object Amount METRO ALARM CONTRACTORS INC PILOT KNOB LIQUOR EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 111.29 111.29 METRO PEST MANAGEMENT FIRE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 59.13 59.13 METROCALL INC SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE CELLULAR PHONES 1.88 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE CELLULAR PHONES 1.88 3.76 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SEWER OPERATIONS REVENUE SAC CHARGE RETAINER 24,873.75 24,873.75 MINCKE, KEVIN EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 1,091.50 1,091.50 MINNESOTAAFSCME COUNCIL #5 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND AFSCME UNION DUES PAYABLE 778.96 778.96 MINNESOTAAG GROUP INC PARK MAINTENANCE EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 20.55 20.55 MINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND MBA PAYABLE 108.34 108.34 MINNESOTA COACHES INC SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 674.96 674.96 MINNESOTA PIPE AND EQUIPMENT WATER UTILITY EXPENSE EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 116.64 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 24.84 141.48 MINNESOTA ROADWAYS CO STREET MAINTENANCE STREET MATERIALS 172.53 172.53 MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT SYS EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN 2,595.99 2,595.99 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND CHILD SUPPORT PAYABLE 1,341.00 1,341.00 R55CKSUM LOG23000VO CITY OF FARMINGTON 09/13/200711 :46:09 Council Check Summary Page - 10 09/04/2007 - 09/16/2007 Vendor Business Unit Object Amount MOGENSEN, GLENN STREET MAINTENANCE UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 99.99 99.99 MOUNT OLlVET CONFERENCE & RETR LEGISLATIVE CONTROL TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 130.00 130.00 MUZAK - NORTH CENTRAL DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 56.98 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 60.23 117.21 MVTL LABORATORIES INC WATER UTILITY EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 28.50 28.50 NELCOM CORP EMERGENCY MGMT SERVICES EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE 879.72 879.72 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATION CELLULAR PHONES 42.34 HUMAN RESOURCES CELLULAR PHONES 42.34 BUILDING INSPECTIONS CELLULAR PHONES 85.82 PATROL SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 1,069.43 FIRE SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 170.57 ENGINEERING SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 169.89 PARK MAINTENANCE CELLULAR PHONES 211.70 BUILDING MAINT SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 262.57 RECREATION PROGRAM SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 190.85 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS CELLULAR PHONES 21.33 SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE CELLULAR PHONES 207.76 SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS CELLULAR PHONES 127.50 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE CELLULAR PHONES 207.70 FLEET OPERATIONS CELLULAR PHONES 42.50 2,852.30 NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY PATROL SERVICES VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 222.05 222.05 OFFICEMAX - A BOISE COMPANY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,520.46 1.520.46 ORKIN EXTERMINATING BUILDING MAl NT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 17.44 SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 21.80 SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 21.80 R55CKSUM LOG23000VO CITY OF FARMINGTON 09/13/200711 :46:09 Council Check Summary Page - 11 09/04/2007 - 09/16/2007 Vendor Business Unit Object Amount STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4.37 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 21.80 87.21 OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY FIRE SERVICES BUILDING REPAIR SERVICE 430.00 430.00 PAUSTIS WINE CO. DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 319.50 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD 947.17 1,266.67 PEER ENGINEERING INC ELM ST RECONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,204.05 2,204.05 PELLlCCI HARDWARE & RENTAL POLICE ADMINISTRATION OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 2.97 ASH STREET PROJECT OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 2.97 PHILLIPS WINE AND SPIRITS INC DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 721.93 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD 1,092.85 1,814.78 PIERSKALLA, STEPHEN ESCROW FUND DEPOSITS PAYABLE 490.00 490.00 PIONEER PRODUCTS INC FIRE SERVICES OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 1,686.43 1,686.43 PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,134.13 2,134.13 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT AS EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND PERA PAYABLE 13,147.91 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND PERA 16,192.60 29,340.51 QUALITY UNDERGROUND SERVICES ELM ST RECONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 25,825.04 25,825.04 QUALITY WINE AND SPIRITS CO DOWN.TOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 246.00 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD 34.56 280.56 R55CKSUM LOG23000VO CITY OF FARMINGTON 09/131200711 :46:09 Council Check Summary Page - 12 09/04/2007 - 09/1612007 Vendor Business Unit Object Amount RADLOFF & WEBER BLACKTOPPING I DAKOTA CTY ESTATES PARK OTHER CONSTRUCTION COSTS 46,900.00 46,900.00 RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE INVESTIGATION SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 200.00 200.00 RICE COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTI PATROL SERVICES TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 250.00 250.00 RIGID HITCH INC POLICE ADMINISTRATION VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 92.10 92.10 RIVERTOWN NEV\lPAPER GROUP DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 51.50 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD 105.30 156.80 ROC INC FIRE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 573.13 BUILDING MAINT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,977.28 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 901.31 SEWER OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 225.33 SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 225.33 STORM WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 45.07 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 225.33 4,172.78 ROSE MOUNT PARK & RECREATION RECREATION PROGRAM SERVICES PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 20.38 20.38 SCHERFF, INC PRIVATE CAPITAL PROJECTS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 72,439.15 72,439.15 SODERBERG, KEVAN LEGISLATIVE CONTROL TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 209.04 209.04 SPARTAN PROMOTIONAL GROUP INC SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 2,957.14 2,957.14 SPRINT PATROL SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 422.90 422.90 STREICHER'S PATROL SERVICES OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 562.64 R55CKSUM LOG23000VO CITY OF FARMINGTON 09/13/200711 :46:09 Council Check Summary Page - 13 09/04/2007 - 09/16/2007 Vendor Business Unit Object Amount PATROL SERVICES UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 36.99 599.63 STRESE, TOM EMPLOYEE EXPENSE FUND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 545.75 545.75 TERMINAL SUPPLY CO. STREET MAINTENANCE VEHICLE SUPPLIES & PARTS 148.32 148.32 TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 79.76 79.76 TOM'S MOBILE LOCK SERVICE FIRE SERVICES BUILDING REPAIR SERVICE 98.76 BUILDING MAINT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 90.00 ICE ARENA OPERATIONS EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 65.00 WATER UTILITY EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 505.94 759.70 TOTAL MEDIA INC INVESTIGATION SERVICES EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 42.61 42.61 TOWN'S EDGE CAR CARE BUILDING INSPECTIONS FUEL 48.00 48.00 TRI COUNTY BEVERAGE & SUPPLY DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 117.24 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD 127.50 244.74 TROPHY HOUSE INC, THE SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 1.342.00 1,342.00 VERIZON WIRELESS FIRE SERVICES CELLULAR PHONES 15.20 15.20 VICTORY CORPS POLICE ADMINISTRATION OTHER SUPPLIES & PARTS 100.10 100.10 V1NOCOPIA DOWNTOWN LIQUOR REV & EXP COST OF GOODS SOLD 612.70 PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLO 237.00 849.70 R55CKSUM LOG23000VO Vendor WEISENBACH SPECIALITY PRINTING WINE MERCHANTS WlNGFOOT COMMERCIAL TIRE ZEE SERVICE COMPANY ~ ~ 7fY\I CITY OF FARMINGTON Council Check Summary 09/04/2007 - 09/16/2007 Business Unit SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS Object PROGRAMMING EXPENSE PILOT KNOB LIQUOR COST OF GOODS SOLD SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS VEHICLE TIRES BUILDING MAINT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Report T olals Soderberg Fogarty McKnight Pritzlaff Wilson 09/13/200111 :46:09 Page - 14 Amount 1,120.13 1,120.13 1,919.08 1,919.08 147.02 147.02 8.05 8.05 636,443.90