HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.01.17 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 1,2017
1. Call to Order
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Troop 116 led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present-Larson, Bernhjelm, Donnelly, and Craig
Absent-Bartholomay
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Finance Director Hanson, Public Works Director Gehler,
Parks and Recreation Director Distad, Human Resources Director Wendlandt, Police Chief
Lindquist, Fire Chief Larsen and Attorney Jamnik.
4. Agenda
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion
carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
a) Recognize Anchor Bank's 50th Anniversary and Proclaim May 1,2017 as Anchor
Bank Day in Farmington
Mayor Larson read a proclamation declaring May 1, 2017 as Anchor Bank Day in
Farmington in recognition of their 50th anniversary.
Anchor Bank CEO Carl Jones shared his appreciation for the partnerships that
exists in the Farmington community and for the city's recognition of the
anniversary.
b) Adopt Resolution Accepting Donation to the Farmington Police and Fire
Departments from the Bourbon Butcher
Police Chief Lindquist and Fire Chief Larsen shared their appreciation for the
Bourbon Butcher and the event they held in December 2016 that raised money
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for Toys for Town and the purchase of defibrillators. The event raised almost
$13,000 for the two departments. The two chiefs and the city council expressed
their appreciation for this business and their willingness to assist the community
in many ways.
The restaurant owners thanked the city for the recognition and the community
for the support that the business has received since it opened.
Motion by Craig, second by Bernhjelm,to approve resolution R28-2017
accepting the donation to the Farmington Police and Fire Departments from the
Bourbon Butcher. APIF, motion carried.
6. Citizen Comments
None
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Donnelly, second by Bernhjelm, to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the April 13, 2017 City Council Work Session-Administration
b) Approve Minutes of the April 17, 2017 City Council Meeting-Administration
c) Approve Joint Powers Cost Sharing Agreement for Pictometry Aerial Photography-
Human Resources
d) Approve Image Trend Elite Product Upgrade Software Agreement-Human Resources
e) Adopt Resolution R29-2017 Declaring Surplus Property-Fire
f) Approve Bills-Finance
APIF, motion carried.
8. Public Hearings
None
9. Award of Contract
a) Approve Agreement Hill Dee Park and Jim Bell Park and Preserve Basketball
Court Improvement Project
Parks and Recreation Director Distad presented the bids for the Hill Dee Park and Jim Bell Park
and Preserve basketball court improvement project.
The courts have been identified as courts in need for improvements. The city sent out quotes
to four contractors and received and received two back. The low quote is from Court Surfaces
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and Repair Inc. in the amount of$9,675. Funding for this project is included in the 2017 park
maintenance budget.
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig,to approve the agreement with Court Surfaces and
Repair, Inc. in the amount of$9,675 for the repair and resurfacing of the Hill Dee Park and Jim
Bell Park and Preserve basketball courts. APIF, motion carried.
b) Approve Agreement to Construct Prairieview Park Concrete Playground Border
and Bench Pads
Parks and Recreation Director Distad presented the bids for the Prairieview Park playground
border and bench pads.
A new concrete border and bench pads have been identified as being necessary to go along
with the new playground equipment at Prairieview Park. The city solicited quotes from 17
contractors for this project. Six contractors submitted quotes with the low quote coming from
Erickson Construction in the amount of$9,920. The funding for this project was included in the
2017 budget park improvement fund.
Motion by Donnelly, second by Craig,to approve the agreement with Erickson Construction of
Lakeville, Inc. in the amount of$9,920 for the installation of the Prairieview Park concrete
playground border and three concrete pads for park benches. APIF, motion carried.
10. Petitions, Requests and Communications
None
11. Unfinished Business
None
12. New Business
a) 2016 Fire Department Annual Report
Fire Chief Larsen presented the 2016 fire department annual report. The chief reported on a
number of issues of importance throughout the year including the department mission, call
volumes, calls by specific area,training, certifications, health and wellness initiatives, vehicle
upgrades, response times, promotions that occurred,the annual open house,firefighter of the
year Matt Price, city support for the department, the auxiliary and fire relief support of the
department and other donations received.
Councilmember Bernhjelm asked about the call volume increase. Larsen stated that it is not
unusual.
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Bernhjelm asked if we partnered with other cities. Larsen shared the history of working with
the Lakeville and Apple Valley, among others, on specific training.
Bernhjelm asked about working with local businesses on issues. Larsen shared the work the
department does on CPR training,fire extinguisher training and more.
All councilmembers thanked the department for the work they do for the entire community.
13. City Council Roundtable
Donnelly-Thanked the fire department for making a great contribution to the community,
congratulated Anchor Bank on their anniversary and thanked the Bourbon Butcher for their
donation.
Bernhjelm-Thanked the fire department and all of those in attendance at the meeting, shared
information on the Rambling River Center Plaza Open House and encouraged residents to visit
the city website to share their thoughts.
Craig-Thanked the fire department for their work, congratulated Anchor Bank on their
anniversary and thanked those who attend the Rambling River Center Plaza Open House.
McKnight-The police department will be having an open house on May 18, 2017.
Larson-Encouraged residents to shop local.
Adjourn
Motion by Donnelly, second by Bernhjelm, to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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