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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 promising future.
AGENDA
PRE-CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 5, 2005
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
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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
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 5,2005
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/COMMENDATIONS
, CITIZEN COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS (Open for Audience Comments)
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approve Council Minutes (11/21/05 Regular) (11/17/05 Special)
b) Set Boards and Commissions Interviews - Administration
c) Adopt Resolution - Approve HPC Consultant Contract - Administration
d) HPC 2005 Annual Report - Administration
e) Acknowledge Resignation Police Department - Human Resources
f) Acknowledge Resignation Administration - Human Resources
g) Approve Solid Waste Exemption - Parks and Recreation
h) Approve Assessment Agreements - Ash Street Project - Engineering
i) Approve Sewer Meter Contract - Engineering
j) Approve Bills
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Truth-in- Taxation Hearing - Finance
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9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) 203Td Street Wetland Buffer Discussion - Engineering
b) Approve Funding Metro Watershed Partners - Engineering
c) Cataract Relief Association Pension Request - Finance
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11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION -Discuss ISD 192 Litigation
15. ADJOURN
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 promising fUture.
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 2005
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/COMMENDATIONS
". CITIZEN COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS (Open/or Audience Comments)
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approve Council Minutes (11/21/05 Regular) (11/17/05 Special)
b) Set Boards and Commissions Interviews - Administration
c) Adopt Resolution - Approve HPC Consultant Contract - Administration
d) HPC 2005 Annual Report - Administration
e) Acknowledge Resignation Police Department - Human Resources
f) Acknowledge Resignation Administration - Human Resources
g) Approve Solid Waste Exemption - Parks and Recreation
h) Approve Assessment Agreements - Ash Street Project - Engineering
i) Approve Sewer Meter Contract - Engineering
j) Approve Bills
Approved
January 7, 2006
R131-05
Information Received
Acknowledged
Acknowledged
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Truth-in- Taxation Hearing - Finance
Information Received
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) 203rd Street Wetland Buffer Discussion - Engineering
b) Approve Funding Metro Watershed Partners - Engineering
c) Cataract Relief Association Pension Request - Finance
Dec. 19, 2005 Meeting
Approved
Approved
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION -Discuss ISD 192 Litigation
15. ADJOURN
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COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL
November 17, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Soderberg at 7:05 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; Robin Roland, Acting City
Administrator/Finance Director; Brenda Wendlandt, Human
Resources Director; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant
4. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Wilson, second by Pritzlaffto approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. SELECTION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR FINALISTS
There were 28 applications received and the sub-committee narrowed them down to 11.
Candidates were referred to by number as their names remain private until they are
selected for, and agree to, an interview. Council was asked to name their top four choices
to see ifthere was a consensus for the top five candidates.
Mayor Soderberg selected candidates 1,2,3. Councilmember Fogarty selected candidates
4,6,7,8. Councilmember McKnight selected candidates 1,2,4,6. Councilmember Pritzlaff
selected candidates 1,2,6,7. Councilmember Wilson selected candidates 1,5,6,7.
Therefore, candidates 1,6,2,7, and 4 were selected for interviews. It was decided if one
candidate declines the interview, they would interview the remaining four candidates.
Council then discussed the interview process. It was decided that the Council would
conduct the interviews as a group therefore it will be a public meeting. A reception will
be held on December 7,2005 from 4:30 -7:00 p.m. at the Maintenance Facility.
Interviews will be conducted on December 8, 2005 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Council
Room. Human Resources will conduct a cursory background check and the Police
Department will do a full background check on the top one or two candidates. A Special
Council Meeting will be held on December 12, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. to either offer the
position to a candidate or bring one or two back for second interviews. MOTION by
Pritzlaff, second by Fogarty to accept candidates 1,2,4,6,7 for interviews, hold a reception
Council Minutes (Special)
(November 17,2005)
Page 2
on December 7,2005, and conduct interviews on December 8, 2005 beginning at 8:30
a.m., and set a Special Council Meeting for December 12,2005 at 5:00 p.m. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Soderberg gave an update on the Dakota County Communications meeting he
attended.
6. ADJOURN
MOTION by Fogarty, second by McKnight to adjourn at 7:39 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
COUNCIL MINUTES
PRE-MEETING
November 21, 2005
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
Andrea Poehler, City Attorney; Robin Roland, Acting City
Administrator/Finance Director; Kevin Carroll, Community
Development Director; Dan Siebenaler, Police Chief; Randy
Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Lee Mann, Director of
Public Works/City Engineer; Lisa Shadick, Administrative
Services Director; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director;
Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant
2. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by McKnight to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
4. COUNCIL REVIEW OF AGENDA
Councilmember Fogarty asked about item 7f) Funding for Metro Watershed Partners, and
she noticed the City and the Watershed gives a donation. She did not see Lakeville,
Hastings, or other members of the Watershed mentioned in the letter as giving donations.
City Engineer Mann will research the item.
Councilmember McKnight asked about item 7e) Change Order Fire Station No.2 and
asked staff to review the changes. City Engineer Mann replied some projects go out for
bid before they have final Engineering approval. There were some minor pond
adjustments that were needed after the bid came in. This change reflects the difference in
pnce.
Councilmember Pritzlaff asked about approving the various licenses and permits and
noted some of the businesses had a violation for selling cigarettes to minors. He asked if
this affected their renewal. Police Chief Siebenaler replied not in the number of offenses
that have occurred. Denial of a license is not part of the penalty. Councilmember
Pritzlaff asked about Police Chief Siebenaler's donation of a taser to the Police
Department and noted there were four participants in the training. Police Chief
Siebenaler stated the other three participants will retain ownership of their tasers. Mayor
Soderberg thanked Police Chief Siebenaler for his donation.
Council Minutes (Pre-Meeting)
(November 21,2005)
Page 2
5. STAFF COMMENTS
Acting City Administrator Roland stated there is the potential for a closed session to
discuss ISD 192 litigation. It was decided to hold the closed session after the December
5 Council Meeting.
Parks and Recreation Director Distad stated they have officially collected 5,124 pairs of
shoes for the Reuse-A-Shoe program. This was due to the hard work of a number of staff
and Community Ed staff.
Human Resources Director Wendlandt gave Council a list ofthe top five candidates to be
interviewed for the City Administrator position. Interviews have been scheduled for
December 8, 2005 and the reception has been set for December 7,2005. One candidate
asked if the City would pay for an overnight stay as he is from further away in
Minnesota. It was determined the City would make the hotel reservation and pay for it.
Human Resources Director Wendlandt informed the Council she could submit interview
questions to the Councilor help them compile a list of questions to make sure they are
appropriate questions to ask. Mayor Soderberg suggested Council forward any particular
questions they would like to ask to Human Resources Director Wendlandt. She noted
Council needs to ask each candidate the same question. Council can ask follow-up
questions as long as they ask the same question of each candidate. It is best to work off a
prepared list of questions.
Administrative Services Director Shadick received an e-mail from the Cable Coordinator
regarding PEG fees. Subscribers are charged a .50 PEG fee. This was implemented in
1999 and is part of the Franchise Agreement. In August this fee was inadvertently
discontinued on the billings. Charter will be making up for this on subscribers bills. For
the next 12 months there will be a .67 PEG fee on the bills.
6. ADJOURN
MOTION by McKnight, second by Pritzlaffto adjourn at 6:50 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
November 21, 2005
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:
Audience:
Soderberg, Fogarty, McKnight, Pritzlaff, Wilson
None
Andrea Poehler, City Attorney; Robin Roland, Acting City
Administrator/Finance Director; Kevin Carroll, Community
Development Director; Dan Siebenaler, Police Chief; Randy
Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Lee Mann, Director of
Public W orkslCity Engineer; Lisa Shadick, Administrative
Services Director; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director;
Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant
Melinda & JeffBlansit, Bev Preece, Muoi & Raymond He, Randy
Oswald, William Cassell, Carolyn Papke
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Councilmember Fogarty pulled item 7f) Funding for Metro Watershed Partners for staff
to obtain information from other cities.
MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by McKnight to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Soderberg noted Council viewed the new rescue truck. He stated it is a nice step
forward and well done to those involved in the Fire Department.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Wilson, second by Pritzlaffto approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved Council Minutes (11/7/05 Regular)
b) Approved Various Licenses and Permits - Administration
c) Adopted RESOLUTION R128-05 - Approve Gambling Event Permit-
Administration
d) Adopted RESOLUTION R129-05 - Accepting Donation - Police Department
Mayor Soderberg thanked Police Chief Siebenaler for his donation of a taser gun.
e) Approved Change Order Fire Station No.2 - Engineering
Council Minutes (Regular)
(November 21, 2005)
Page 2
g) Received Information Reuse-A-Shoe Program Update - Parks and Recreation
Mayor Soderberg noted in December 2004 Council approved a collection
agreement with the National Recycling Coalition and Nike to participate in a
recycling program for used athletic shoes. The Park and Rec staff, the school
district, Community Education staff, and surrounding cities collected 5,124 pairs
of shoes to be sent to Nike for recycling. He thanked staff and all who
participated in this program.
h) Received Information October 2005 Financial Report - Finance
i) Approved Bills
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Approve 2006 License Renewals - Administration
A public hearing was held to renew licenses for On-Sale Liquor, On-Sale Sunday,
Club, On-Sale Intoxicating Malt Liquor and On-Sale Wine, and Sauna and
Therapeutic Massage for various businesses. New licenses were issued for the
Ugly Mug and Farmington Barber and Beauty. MOTION by Wilson, second by
Pritzlaffto close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION
by McKnight, second by Pritzlaffto approve the 2006 licenses for On-Sale
Liquor, On-Sale Sunday, On-Sale Intoxicating Malt Liquor and On-Sale Wine,
Club, and Therapeutic Massage for various businesses. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
b) Adopt Resolution - Approve Certification of Delinquent Municipal Accounts
- Finance
On November 5, 2005 a letter was sent to property owners who had delinquent
utility bills. There were 610 accounts which were delinquent which amounts to
$225,915. As of today there are 400 accounts totaling $196,771 still delinquent.
Any accounts not paid by December 5,2005 will be certified to the property taxes
at 5% interest.
Mr. William Cassell, 48 Pine Place, stated he learned a couple months ago there is
a delinquency of $186.70 for water and garbage. They purchased the home in
October 2003 and the previous owner is responsible for this. He has tried to
contact the previous owner through the title company, but could not locate him.
Mr. Cassell did not understand how he could be responsible for the previous
owner's delinquency. Finance Director Roland stated ifthe home was purchased
in 2003 she would need to do some research. She will contact Mr. Cassell to
resolve the situation.
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond He, owners of 18257 Emerald Trail, received a delinquency
notice for the previous renters of$468.53. They were not aware the renters had
not paid the bill. Mr. He felt the renters should be responsible for paying this bill.
Finance Director Roland stated the landlord is the property owner and is the
responsible party. Any agreement between the landlord and the renter is between
them and is not the responsibility ofthe City. Ifthe City is aware it is a rental
Council Minutes (Regular)
(November 21,2005)
Page 3
property, the City sends a bill to the renter and the landlord. Otherwise, the bill
would just go to the renter. Any claims against the renter would have to be
handled in small claims court.
MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by Wilson to close the public hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by McKnight, second by Pritzlaffto adopt
RESOLUTION R130-05 certifying the delinquent accounts as special
assessments to the 2006 taxes of the appropriate properties. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Approve Park Master Plan - Parks and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Commission has approved three Park Master Plans for
Evergreen Knoll Park, Depot Way Arts Park and Meadow Creek Third Addition
Park. Mr. Paul Paige of Hoisington Koegler presented the plans for the three
parks. Staff informed the Council that this is an overall Master Plan and would be
phased in over time. A budget will be developed and brought to the Council for
approval. Mayor Soderberg suggested researching a referendum for these
improvements. By paying as we go, today's amenities might be worn out by the
time the project is completed. Staff estimated it will take five years to get through
all the Park Master Plans. They will be revisited in eight years as the needs
change. They will obtain estimates and if there is money left in the budget, they
will do more. MOTION by Wilson, second by Fogarty to approve the Evergreen
Knoll Park, Meadow Creek Third Addition Park and Depot Way Arts Park Master
Plans. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
b) Approve Facilities Master Plan - Parks and Recreation
A committee reviewed the City's facilities. Mr. John McNamara, Wold
Architects presented the findings from the committee. They reviewed the Ice
Arena, First Street garage, pool building, downtown garage, Senior Center, liquor
store, and the Blaha property. The report documents the condition of the facilities
and what it would take to either fix the facilities and to meet the needs of
additional equipment needed to service the buildings. In the Ice Arena the biggest
item was the mechanical and electrical systems. Some equipment and systems
need to be replaced. The First Street garage is centrally located in downtown, but
the age of the facility needs to be considered as storage needs expand. The pool
building needs to be replaced. There is an old barn that is used for storage of
supplies and old bikes. As facilities are consolidated, this needs to be considered.
The Blaha property is part of the new City Hall property. When the City Hall
project begins, the storage in this building needs to be considered. The Senior
Center is in good condition and is serving the City well. The downtown Parks
and Engineering storage building is being used for storage of equipment. As
plans move forward for new facilities this building should be replaced. The liquor
Council Minutes (Regular)
(November 21, 2005)
Page 4
store is being rebuilt. The committee also reviewed storage needs and it was
determined 21,000 sq. ft. would be needed to accommodate all of the equipment.
Mr. McNamara reviewed costs of replacing the various facilities. Councilmember
McKnight thanked staff and Mr. McNamara for their hard work. He noted this is
one piece of a three-piece plan for our future facilities along with the City Hall
study and the Community Center study. MOTION by McKnight, second by
Wilson to approve the Facilities Master Plan Study. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
c) 210th Street Road Ali~nment - Community Development
The connection of 21 ot Street to hwy 3 is an important transportation connection.
This alignment involves the Perkins property and the Reagan property. The
owners of the Perkins property have brought in concept plans for medium to high
density residential and the plan shows 21 oth Street would be constructed as part of
that project. Staffhas discussed the Reagan property with the owner. He has
moved his bus garage business to the industrial park and he is planning to lease
the site for storage use. Mr. Reagan is not interested in having the road go
through his property which would follow the previous railroad right-of-way.
There are three options to preserve the right-of-way.
1. Negotiate with the property owner and acquiring the right-of-way. Based
on discussions with Mr. Reagan staff is not certain this is a viable option, but staff
is willing to continue discussions.
2. Official mapping which would allow the right-of-way to be mapped and
would prohibit certain types of uses in that area. However, it does not complete
the transaction for the right-of-way.
3. The City could use its powers of eminent domain and condemn the right-
of-way. This would be the only way to obtain the right-of-way if the property
owner is not willing to negotiate.
Mayor Soderberg would prefer to reach an agreement with Mr. Reagan. Eminent
domain is an issue of last resort and should only be used for public purpose. He
felt staff should pursue official mapping at a minimum. He would support
eminent domain as a last resort. Councilmember Wilson felt staff should make a
strong effort to discuss this further with Mr. Reagan and report back to Council.
City Engineer Mann asked if Council has a consensus that the right-of-way needs
to be obtained at some point. Council agreed. Councilmember McKnight was
not ready to talk about official mapping yet. He would like discussions to
continue with Mr. Reagan. City Engineer Mann clarified that Council wanted
staff to continue discussions with Mr. Reagan and report back to Council and that
further options would be explored if and when necessary. Community
Development Director Carroll stated staff needs clear indication from Council for
Mr. Reagan's benefit that 210th Street needs to go through. Councilmember
Fogarty felt it is an important connection and if the City cannot reach a deal with
Mr. Reagan we should move forward with eminent domain. She felt the City
should not spend money on official mapping. Community Development Director
Council Minutes (Regular)
(November 21,2005)
Page 5
Carroll felt it was clear that the majority of Council intends to have the road go
through and we should use the full range of options to make that happen if
necessary, with the understanding the preference is to negotiate something that
would be mutually acceptable. City Engineer Mann stated if the road will not be
done for a few years, the official mapping option would be the best. If the road
will be needed in 2-3 years it makes sense to go through the process now, as the
land will not be cheaper later. Staffwill continue discussions with Mr. Reagan.
d) Development Issues - Proposed Concept Review Process (for Southeast
Region) and Proposed Criteria for Multi-Family and Medium-to-High
Density Housing - Community Development
The first issue deals with an area on the east side of Farmington. Staffhas
divided the area into two areas. Zone A contains small parcels or parcels in the
townships. The Perkins property has discussed annexation, and also the owners
of the Corinthian Cemetery, small properties along hwy 3 and some properties
covered by the Ash Street Annexation Agreement. The system plans for this area
are in the process of being updated. Zone B properties are further to the east and
the south and are larger parcels, primarily agricultural. Staff suggested dealing
with Zone A properties differently than Zone B properties. Community
Development Director Carroll outlined the process for dealing with concept plans
for these properties. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the
process.
Councilmember Pritzlaff agreed with the process. Councilmember McKnight
asked if Councilmember Pritzlaff would rather see a developer propose what will
be out there or have the Council and Planning Commission say what will be there.
Councilmember Pritzlaff replied he would like to have Council have the final say,
but he would like to have a plan they can look at. Councilmember McKnight felt
this process was pre-mature and it seemed we were moving away from the work
the MUSA Committee did last year. He does not want to be in the same situation
as they are with the Perkins property. He also does not want to get ahead of the
process with the Castle Rock group. Council needs to figure out what they want
and not let the developers push them. Mayor Soderberg stated we are focusing
more on what to do with the parcels in Zone A. Councilmember McKnight noted
his comments referred to Zone B. Councilmember Wilson noted Council has a
meeting next week with the Planning Commission. He felt the pressure to define
the region is based on the submission of one concept plan. He liked the type of
buildings being proposed but was not sure if they should be in that area. Before
establishing criteria he would rather continue the discussion with the Planning
Commission and bring this back later in December or 2006. He would also like to
reconvene the MUSA Committee. Councilmember Fogarty stated this is why she
suggested having quarterly MUSA meetings so if property owners wanted to be
considered they would not have to wait for the committee to reconvene. She
understood the Perkins property brought this to the forefront, but she felt this is
symptomatic of a larger problem. There is so much that needs to be reviewed
Council Minutes (Regular)
(November 21,2005)
Page 6
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there is no harm in improving the process. She felt Council needed to send
direction to the MUSA Committee that Council needed help in creating a vision
for the City. She does not want to leave it to individual property owners to plan
what they want. Council should have a plan. She felt the process was basic and a
good place to start.
Community Development Director Carroll agreed with the need to look at MUSA
again. The sequencing of the process is consistent with what was done in the
MUSA Committee. Property owners presented concept plans to staff as part of
the MUSA process. Staff wanted to be able to tell people what the sequence will
be so they know what to expect. Mayor Soderberg stated this is a process for
considering annexation of parcels. The state statute provides that annexation
should not take place until development is imminent. There is a distinction
between imminent development and immediate development. The Perkins
property is immediate development. The Devney and Rother properties could be
considered imminent development because they are planning for it. The current
annexation policy is that landowners that want to petition to annex into the City,
should contact their own town board. That policy does not address reviewing
concept plans. He agreed we do not want to jeopardize discussions with the
townships. The idea of having a concept plan with the level of detail as the
Perkins property is pre-mature until that property is annexed into the City.
However, he liked the concept because it will help get 21 oth Street through.
Councilmember McKnight stated regarding Zone B, once the agreement is done
with Castle Rock, he would not be concerned with saying this is what we want to
see in general. Mayor Soderberg felt once annexation agreements are in place
they can say this is the density we would like to see. He would like to hold off on
a decision until the process is discussed further with the Planning Commission.
Council's options were to adopt this as an interim policy, or not take action and
discuss it at the November 30, 2005 workshop, or suggest specific modifications
to the process. It was decided to wait until after the Joint Council/Planning
Commission Workshop.
The next issue is what to do about multi-family and medium-to-high density
housing. Staff does not have any criteria to provide guidance regarding where
and when Council would be receptive to this housing. In the future, some
developers may want to know where medium-to-high density will go. Some
developers are proposing densities different than the Comp Plan, but there is no
criteria showing where it should go. Community Development Director Carroll
reviewed the proposed criteria for determining densities. The Planning
Commission recommended adopting the criteria. Councilmember McKnight
asked what if we don't meet the Met Council's goals for housing density. Staff
noted there is not a simple answer, however they are concerned about the lack of
high density. Council supported the criteria, but wanted to discuss this with the
Planning Commission.
Council Minutes (Regular)
(November 21,2005)
Page 7
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Councilmember Fogarty: She asked when we receive applications for boards and
commissions are they given information as to when their first meeting will be. Staff
replied after they are chosen they are given that information. All appointments are
February 1. Councilmember Fogarty stated there is the potential ofthe HRA moving
their meetings and suggested a list of meetings be given when they apply. She then asked
if we have any training on the Open Meeting Law for boards and commissions and felt
this should be considered. She thanked Ms. Anna Achtenberg and Police Chief
Siebenaler for presenting a meeting on safety for kids. It was a great meeting. The
Vermillion Watershed was awarded a $675,000 grant from the federal government. This
will help them finish up some of their capital improvement projects.
Councilmember McKnight: An issue raised at Coffee with Council was now that Ash
Street is almost done, what is the schedule for Elm Street and the potential for a stop light
at City Center. City Engineer Mann replied engineering work would be done in 2006 and
construction in 2008. The stop light location would be at 1 st Street and Elm Street if
warrants are met.
Police Chief Siebenaler: Reminded residents winter parking restrictions are in effect.
For out oftown guests, temporary parking permits are available, but they do not include a
snow fall event.
City Engineer Mann: There has been a significant amount of street mileage
added to the City and if cars are present during plowing, they have to be towed. Ash
Street is almost finished.
Mayor Soderberg: A resident asked if it was possible for Council to consider
licensing rental properties. The concern was to identify difficult housing. There are
pro's and con's to this. This would involve a yearly inspection to make sure rental
housing is up to code. If a renter is behind in utility bills, the landlord is notified before it
is certified to the taxes. Police Chief Siebenaler noted each rental unit is licensed
separately so in the event of code violations, the whole property does not become
unoccupied. The loss of license is based on ordinance. Community Development
Director Carroll stated staffhas surveys from other cities regarding this issue and will try
to find this information. Licensing rental properties would be a significant staff
commitment. Mayor Soderberg stated the grant for the Vermillion River Watershed is
great news and he attended the presentation. The Governor picked two projects out ofthe
state to be presented to the EPA. The EPA picked 12 projects nationwide. Part of the
selection was due to the proactive approach the watershed is taking.
Council Minutes (Regular)
(November 21,2005)
Page 8
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Fogarty, second by McKnight to adjourn at 9:51 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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ynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.d.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, Interim City Administrator ~
Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
DATE:
December 5,2005
INTRODUCTION
Each year a number of seats on various Boards and Commissions expire on January 31.
Traditionally the City Council has interviewed incumbents and new applicants for these positions
and ultimately appoints at the second meeting in January.
DISCUSSION
Articles will be published in the December 8 and December 15, 2005 issues of the Farmington
Independent informing residents of the availability of seats on Boards and Commissions. A
notice was put in the NovemberlDecember issue of the City Newsletter and information is also
posted on the bulletin board on the Government Channel 16 and the City website. The deadline
for applications is December 30,2005. Letters will be sent to incumbents notifying them of the
expiration of their term and requesting them to reapply if they are interested.
The following is a list of terms expiring on January 31,2006:
Heritage Preservation Commission
2 - three-year terms
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
1 - three-year term
Planning Commission
3- two-year terms
Rambling River Center Board
3 - three-year terms
Water Board
1 - three-year term
Economic Development Authority
1 - one-year term
1 - five-year term
The Council has traditionally interviewed on Saturday morning to accommodate the applicants'
schedules. If it is Council's desire to do so again this year, it is recommended that a special
meeting is set for Saturday, January 7, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. Interview periods comprised of 15-
minute time slots will be scheduled, and information will be provided to you prior to the
meeting.
ACTION REQUIRED
Set a special meeting of the City Council on Saturday, January 7,2006 at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall
to interview incumbents and applicants.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lisa Shadick
Administrative Service Director
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, Interim City Administrator ~
FROM: Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution - Historic Preservation Consultant Services
DATE: December 5, 2005
INTRODUCTION
Attached is a proposed contract for Historic Preservation Consultant Services with Robert Vogel
and Pathfinder CRM, LLC. The contract is for the period of January I, 2006 through December
31, 2006 and establishes an annual retainer fee and an hourly wage.
DISCUSSION
The Historic Preservation Commission has in the past applied to receive CLG (Certified Local
Government) Grant Funds. This contract is required to establish an hourly wage, which will be
used for in-kind services that Mr. Vogel will provide in conjunction with the grants. The grants
are typically used to further our exploration of historic sites in Farmington.
BUDGET IMPACT
A retainer fee in the amount of $4000.00 is included in the 2006 budget.
ACTION REQUIRED
Adopt the resolution approving the contract for Historic Preservation Consultant Services.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lisa Shadick
Administrative Services Director
RESOLUTION NO. R -05
APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR HISTORIC
PRESERVATION CONSULTANT SERVICES
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council ofthe City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 5th day of
December, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following:
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission has in the past applied for a CLG (Certified
Local Government) Grant; and,
WHEREAS, this contract is required to establish an hourly wage which will be used for in-kind
services provided by Mr. Vogel in conjunction with the grant; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Vogel will be paid $4,000 in a lump sum at the beginning of the year 2006;
and,
WHEREAS, the grant will be used to designate historic sites throughout the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Farmington hereby approves the
Contract for Historic Preservation Consultant Services.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
5th day of December 2005.
Mayor
Attested to the _ day of December 2005.
Acting City Administrator
SEAL
CONTRACT FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CONSULTANT SERVICES
CITY OF FARMINGTON
THIS CONTRACT made and entered into as ofthis 5th day of December 2005, by and between
the City of Farmington, Minnesota, herein referred to as the "City," and Pathfinder CRM, LLC,
herein referred to as the "Consultant."
WITNESSETH
THAT WHEREAS, the City is desirous of retaining professional historic preservation services
on an as-needed basis, and;
WHEREAS, the Consultant is a qualified historic preservation professional.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
hereinafter contained, it is agreed by and between the City and Consultant as follows:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Consultant will provide the following services on an as-needed basis as determined
by the City Administrator:
A. Advise the City on matters relating to historic preservation planning and
identification, evaluation, registration and treatment of historic resources;
B. Attend up to six public meetings of the Heritage Preservation Commission and/or the
City Council, upon the request of the City Administrator;
C. Provide public information, education, and technical assistance to owners of
properties designated or determined eligible for designation as Farmington Heritage
Landmarks; and
D. Review development plans and applications for city permits to determine their
impacts on significant heritage resources.
II. COMPENSATION
A. The City will pay the Consultant to provide the services as outlined in A, B, C and D
above, an annual retainer of $4000.00 to be paid in a lump sum at the beginning of
the year 2006.
B. The city may pay such additional Consultant compensation at the rate of fifty dollars
($50.00) per hour for additional work which may be specifically authorized by the
City Council.
III. COMMENCEMENT AND TERMINATION
This contract shall run from January 1, 2006, until December 31,2006. The contract may
be renewed upon a passing motion by the City Council. Notwithstanding the foregoing
provisions, either party may terminate this contract on thirty (30) days written notice to
the other party.
N. ~EPENDENTCONSULTANTSTATUS
The Consultant is an independent contractor and is not a City employee.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties have set their hands on this 5th day of December 2005.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
BY:
Kevan Soderberg, Mayor
BY:
Robin Roland, Acting City Administrator
BY:
Robert Vogel, Consultant
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, Interim City Administrator~
FROM:
Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT:
Heritage Preservation Commission 2005 Annual Report
DATE:
December 5,2005
INTRODUCTION
The Heritage Preservation Commission is required by ordinance to make an annual report to the City
Council.
DISCUSSION
Attached is the annual report to be submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office for the purpose
of documenting the City's performance as a Certified Local Government (CLG). The report contains
information on the activities of the HPC during the Federal fiscal year which began October 1,2004
and ended September 30,2005.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
ACTION REQUIRED
For Council information only.
Respectfully submitted,
~d-~kL
Lisa Shadick
Administrative Services Director
CITY OF FARMINGTON
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT ANNUAL REPORT
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2005
The City of Fannington was designated a Certified Local Government (CLG) in 1993.
This report summarizes historic preservation activities during the period from October 1
2004 to September 30 2005 (FY 2005).
National Register of Historic Places
Three properties within the city limits are currently listed in the National Register: the
Akin House, the Exchange Bank Building, and the Episcopal Church of the Advent.
(These properties have also been locally designated as Fannington Heritage Landmarks.)
No properties were nominated to the National Register in FY 2005.
Local Designations
City code provides for the designation of Fannington Heritage Landmarks by City
Council resolution. The following properties previously received landmark designation:
Akin House, Exchange Bank Building, Episcopal Church of the Advent, Fletcher Block,
Fannington State Bank Building, Hamilton Clay House, and the Middle Creek Historic
Cemetery. Ten additional historic properties have been evaluated as significant and
determined eligible for landmark designation; six landmark nominations are pending.
No historic properties were nominated for heritage landmark designation in FY 2005.
Heritage Preservation Commission
The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is a citizen advisory panel appointed by
the mayor and city council. The HPC has five voting members who are residents of the
city and serve three-year terms of office; a representative of the Dakota County Historical
Society serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member. The commission is provided with
administrative and professional staff support.
The following individuals served on the HPC during FY 2005: Beverly Preece
(chairperson), Edgar Samuelson (vice chairperson), Tim Burke (secretary), John
Robertson, and Danielle Stuckle. Mr. Robertson resigned from the commission and was
replaced by Ms. Stuckle.
The HPC's staff liaison in FY 2005 was Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director,
assisted by Cynthia Muller. Robert Vogel has been the city's Preservation Planning
Consultant since 1996. Mr. Vogel meets the Secretary of the Interior's professional
qualifications standards in history and architectural history.
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Design Review
By ordinance, the HPC reviews development plans and applications for building permits
for their effects on Farmington Heritage Landmark properties. Certificates of
Appropriateness are required for demolition, new construction, and moving landmark
buildings.
HPC staff reviewed numerous development proposals and the Preservation Planning
Consultant informally commented on several projects during FY 2005. A number of
small projects were voluntarily submitted for staff review and comment by home and
business owners. A Certificate of Appropriateness was issued for the installation of a bike
rack and park bench in front ofthe Exchange Bank building.
No significant historic property was destroyed or damaged during FY 2005 as a result of
any project requiring a city permit.
Historic Resources Survey and Inventory
A phased historic preservation survey of the city's urban and rural neighborhoods has
been underway since 1996. To date, approximately 75% of the city has been surveyed at
the reconnaissance level. The city maintains a comprehensive inventory of historic
buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts. Information on properties deemed
worthy of consideration in historic preservation planning is recorded on standardized
inventory forms; historic resources are also photo-documented and mapped. Duplicate
inventory forms are placed on file at the State Historic Preservation Office.
Little survey work was done in FY 2005. No previously undocumented significant
historic properties were identified.
Public Participation and Records Keeping
All meetings of the HPC are conducted in accordance with city policy and the Minnesota
Open Meeting Law. Minutes of commission meetings, reports, and official
correspondence are part of the permanent record of city government operations. All HPC
records are maintained in accordance with Minnesota Statute 138.17 and are available for
public inspection.
The HPC held four regular meetings during FY 2005.
Historic Preservation Conference
Beyond the minimum responsibilities for CLG programs specified in the National
Historic Preservation Act, the State Historic Preservation Office requires that all
Minnesota CLG's sent at least one member to the annual Minnesota Preservation
Conference.
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HPC member Stuckle attended the 2005 conference in Duluth on September 14-16.
Other Activities
The city historic preservation program made significant progress toward its major policy
goals in FY 2005 by:
. Establishing specific goals and objectives for the HPC in calendar year 2005.
. Reorganizing the HPC as a five-member citizen advisory commission (reducing
the number of voting members).
. Sponsoring a walking tour of historic downtown Farmington as part of the annual
Historic Preservation Month observance in May.
. Presenting the seventh annual historic preservation achievement award (given
each year during Preservation Month) to Billy Samuelson, who carried out a
number of improvements at the Middle Creek Historic Cemetery as his Eagle
Scout community service project.
. Applying for and receiving a CLG grant-in-aid to prepare landmark nomination
reports for six historic homes in the Oak Street neighborhood.
. Beginning a feasibility study of historical markers and other outdoor historic
property interpretation.
. Working with property owners, developers, and city planners to ensure that
historic properties were taken into consideration whenever development occurred.
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, and Acting City Administrator
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FROM: Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Acknowledge Resignation - Police
DATE: December 5, 2005
INTRODUCTION
The City has received notification from Mr. Gary Deutschle of his resignation from his position
as Police Officer in the Police Department.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Deutschle has been employed with the City since August of 1998. His resignation is
effective December 15, 2005. He has been an excellent employee and the City has appreciated
his commitment to the organization and wishes him well in his future endeavors.
ACTION REQUESTED
Acknowledge the resignation of Mr. Gary Deutschle effective December 15, 2005.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Brenda Wendlandt, SPHR
Human Resources Director
cc: file
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, and Acting City Administrator r
FROM: Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Acknowledge Resignation - Administration
DATE: December 5, 2005
INTRODUCTION
The City has received notification from Ms. Jeanne Stanek of her resignation from her position
as Communication Specialist in the Administration Department.
DISCUSSION
Ms. Stanek has been employed with the City since February 1987. Her resignation is effective
December 2,2005. Ms. Stanek has been an excellent employee and has gained the respect of her
co-workers for her dedication to serving customers. The City has appreciated her commitment to
the organization and wishes her well in her future endeavors.
ACTION REQUESTED
Acknowledge the resignation of Ms. Jeanne Stanek effective December 2,2005.
Respectfully Submitted,
~i2f{;J/Ldt-
. Brenda Wendlandt, SPHR
Human Resources Director
cc: file
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Councilmembers and Interim City Administrator~
FROM: Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Approving Solid Waste Exemptions
DATE: December 5,2005
INTRODUCTION
City ordinance allows property owners to request from the City Council an exemption froth City
garbage service.
DISCUSSION
Ralph Ryan, 1305 Walnut Street, Farmington, Minnesota, has requested an exemption from City
garbage service. The request for the exemption is being made due to the property being vacant at
the present time. Once the property becomes occupied again, garbage service will be resumed.
BUDGET IMP ACT:
Should the City Council exempt this property from City garbage service, then there will not be
any costs incurred to pick up the garbage at this property nor will there be any fees collected.
ACTION REQUESTED
To approve by motion the request from Ralph Ryan to exempt the property at 1305 Walnut
Street in Farmington, Minnesota from City garbage service until such time as the property
becomes occupied.
~es ectfu lly Submitted,
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Randy Distad,
Parks and Recreation Director
cc: Benno Klotz, Solid Waste Supervisor
Lena Larson, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Deb Richter, Accounting Clerk
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
FROM:
Mayor, Councilmembers, Acting City Administrator ~
Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
TO:
SUBJECT:
Approve Assessment Agreements - Ash Street Project
DATE:
December 5,2005
INTRODUCTION
Louis and Jean Schmitz, 1104 Highland Circle, and Traci and Scott Sax, 3840 220th Street, have
petitioned for connection to the recently installed sanitary sewer and water on Ash Street.
DISCUSSION
Louis and Jean Schmitz, the Eroperty owners of 1104 Highland Circle, and Scott and Traci Sax, the
property owners at 3840 220 Street, have requested that the connection fees for the sewer and water
be assessed. These property owners need to connect immediately to City water since their wells were
impaired due to the Ash Street construction de-watering. Under the City's ordinances, these property
owners would not be required to connect to water until November 1 S\ 2006. Allowing the connection
fees to be assessed is consistent with the City's practice of working with property owners that have
annexed into the City. The proposed assessment agreements are attached.
BUDGET IMPACT
The amount that would be assessed for 1104 Highland Circle is $3,555.00. The amount that would
be assessed for 3840 220th Street is $8,595.00. These assessment amounts will be deferred for 1 year
from the time of connection, and then will be assessed against the properties over a ten year period
accruing interest at the rate of five percent per annum.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the Assessment Agreements between the City of Farmington and Louis E. Schmitz and Jean
P. Schmitz for the property at 1104 Highland Circle, and Traci and Scott Sax, for the property at 3840
220th Street.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lee M. Mann, P .E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
cc: file
ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
(Parcel 076324010000)
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") made this day of November, 2005, by
and between the CITY OF FARMINGTON, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City") with
offices at 325 Oak Street, Farmington, Minnesota 55024, and LOUIS E. SCHMITZ and JEAN
P. SCHMITZ, husband and wife, whose address is 1104 Highland Circle, Farmington,
Minnesota 55024 ("Owners").
Recitals:
A. The Owners own the real property located in Dakota County legally described on
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein ("Subject Property"), also referred to as Tax
Parcel 076324010000; and
B. The Subject Property shall be assessed costs, fees and charges associated with the
provision of sanitary sewer and water to the Subject Property. The connection of sewer and
water services benefit the Subject Property; and
C. The actual costs, fees and charges to be assessed against the Subject Property
("Assessments") are set forth on Exhibit "B".
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS
SET FORTH HEREIN, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Subject Property is hereby assessed by the City for the Assessments. The
total Assessments are: $3,555.00. The foregoing amount shall be assessed against the Subject
Property over a ten (10) year period accruing interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum.
The Assessments shall not exceed the amounts set forth on Exhibit "B".
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2. The Assessments shall be deemed adopted upon execution of this agreement by
the City. The Assessments, less any prepayments, will be certified on November 1,2006. The
Owners, by signing this Agreement, acknowledge that all procedural and substantive objections
to the Assessment are hereby waived unconditionally, such waiver includes any rights of
Owners, their successors or assigns to hearing requirements and any claim that the assessments
exceed the benefit to the Subject Property. The Owners further waive any appeal rights
otherwise available pursuant to M.S.A. ~ 429.081.
3. Owners further acknowledge that if the Subject Property is platted or subdivided
in the future into two or more parcels, that the additional parcel( s) thereby created shall be
subject to a deferred assessment for the costs, fees and charges associated with the provision of
water service to the additional parcels resulting from the subdivision or platting of the Subject
Property, with interest as stated in Paragraph 1, and further waive any appeal rights otherwise
available pursuant to M.S.A. ~ 429.081.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
By:
Kevan Soderberg, Mayor
By:
Robin Roland, Acting City Administrator
PROPERTY OWNERS
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STATEOFMINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of November,
2005, by Kevan Soderberg and Robin Roland, the Mayor and Acting City Administrator of the
City of Farmington, a Minnesota municipal corporation pursuant to the authority granted by its
City Council.
Notary Public
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STATEOFMINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ~day of November,
2005, by Louis E. Schmitz and Jean P. Schmitz, husband and wife.
e LEE MICHAEL MANN
NOTARY PUBLIC - MINNESOTA
My Commission ExpII9s Jan. 31. 2008
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Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
Campbell Knutson
Professional Association
Suite 317
1380 Corporate Center Curve
Eagan, MN 55121
Telephone: 651-452-5000
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EXHIBIT" A"
to
ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
Lot 1 0 of Reinardy Addition, Dakota County, Minnesota
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EXHIBIT "B"
to
ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
Ash Street Utility and Reconstruction Project
Sewer and Water Utility Connection fees (Not including lateral benefit
costs)
Sewer
Metro Sewer Availability Charge
City Sewer Availability Charge
Septic Abandonment Permit Charge
Subtotal Sewer
Water
Reserve Capacity Connection fWAC)
Water Treatment Plant Fee
Water Meter (5/8)
Subtotal Water
Dakota Assessment
Fee
$ 1,450.00
$ 410.00
$ 60.00
$ 1,920.00
$
$
$
720.00
600.00
285.00
$ 1 ,605.00
$
30.00
Total $ 3,555.00
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ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
(parcel 072375005100)
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") made this day of November, 2005, by
and between the CITY OF FARMINGTON, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City") with
offices at 325 Oak Street, Farmington, Minnesota 55024, and SCOTT SAX and TRACI SAX,
husband and wife, whose address is 3840 220th Street West, Farmington, Minnesota 55024
("Owners").
Recitals:
A. The Owners own the real property located in Dakota County legally described on
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein ("Subject Property"), also referred to as Tax
Parcel 072375005100; and
B. The Subject Property shall be assessed costs, fees and charges associated with the
provision of sanitary sewer and water to the Subject Property. The connection of sewer and
water service benefit the Subject Property; and
C. The actual costs, fees and charges to be assessed against the Subject Property
("Assessments") are set forth on Exhibit "B".
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS
SET FORTH HEREIN, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Subject Property is hereby assessed by the City for the Assessments. The
total Assessments are: $ 8,595.00. The foregoing amount shall be assessed against the Subject
Property over a ten (10) year period accruing interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum.
The Assessments shall not exceed the amounts set forth on Exhibit "B".
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2. The Assessments shall be deemed adopted upon execution of this agreement by
the City. The Assessments, less any prepayments, will be certified on November 1, 2006. The
Owners, by signing this Agreement, acknowledge that all procedural and substantive objections
to the Assessment are hereby waived unconditionally, such waiver includes any rights of
Owners, their successors or assigns to hearing requirements and any claim that the assessments
exceed the benefit to the Subject Property. The Owners further waive any appeal rights
otherwise available pursuant to M.S.A. ~ 429.081.
3. Owners further acknowledge that if the Subject Property is platted or subdivided
in the future into two or more parcels, that the additional parcel( s) thereby created shall be
subject to a deferred assessment for the costs, fees and charges associated with the provision of
water service to the additional parcels resulting from the subdivision or platting of the Subject
Property, with interest as stated in Paragraph 1, and further waive any appeal rights otherwise
available pursuant to M.S.A. ~ 429.081.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
By:
Kevan Soderberg, Mayor
By:
Robin Roland, Acting City Administrator
PROPERTY OWNERS
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Traci Sax
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of November,
2005, by Kevan Soderberg and Robin Roland, the Mayor and Acting City Administrator ofthe
City of Farmington, a Minnesota municipal corporation pursuant to the authority granted by its
City Council.
Notary Public
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STATEOFMINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this z,q+hday of November,
2005, by Scott Sax and Traci Sax, husband and wife.
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Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
Campbell Knutson
Professional Association
Suite 317
1380 Corporate Center Curve
Eagan,MN 55121
Telephone: 651-452-5000
AMP/cjh
SUSAN J. MILlER
NOTARY PUBLIC - MINNESOTA
My Commission Expires 01-31-2010
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EXHIBIT" A"
to
ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
Legal Description:
The east 90 feet of the west 109 feet of the north 151 feet of Lot 5, ALEX EMPEY'S
ADDITION TO FARMINGTON, Dakota County, Minnesota
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EXHIBIT "B"
to
ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
Sewer and Water Utility Connection fees
Sewer
Metro Sewer Availability Charge $ 1 ,450.00
City Sewer Availability Charge $ 410.00
Connection Permit Charge $ 70.00
Septic Abandonment Permit Charge $ 60.00
Subtotal Sewer $ 1 ,990.00
Water
Reserve Capacity Connection 0N AC) $ 720.00
Water Treatment Plant Fee $ 600.00
Water Meter (5/8) $ 285.00
Connection Permit Charge $ 70.00
Subtotal Water $ 1,675.00
Dakota County
Assessment Fee $ 30.00
Service installation $ 4,900.00
Total $ 8,595.00
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
FROM:
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Mayor, Councilmembers, Acting City Administrator ~
Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
TO:
SUBJECT:
Approve Sewer Meter Contract
DATE:
December 5,2005
INTRODUCTION
The City's capital improvement plan includes the acquisition of several sewer meters with a budget
of $110,000. The purpose of these meters is to be able to identify inflow and infiltration issues and
provide a double check of sewer billings from the Met Council. Several of the meter locations will
replace previously defunct meter stations and the remainder will be installed in the locations of new
connections to the Met Council interceptor.
The expenditure for this equipment is eligible for credit in the proposed Met Council's Inflow and
Infiltration (I & I) Surcharge Program. The Met Council has identified cities that have excessive
clear water in their sewer flows (Farmington is on the list). As such, the Met Council has identified a
surcharge that will be part of Farmington's sewer bill in the future, however, those surcharge dollars
can be used by the City to address I & I or the surcharge can be reduced by the amount that the City
spends up front in addressing the I & I in the City. Once Farmington's I & I is reduced to acceptable
levels, the surcharge would no longer be levied. The sewer meters that are the subject of this
communication are an integral component to the I & I reduction effort.
City staff solicited quotations for the equipment. With the planned City staff installation of the
equipment, estimates indicated that the costs would be less than $50,000, thus making the formal bid
process unnecessary.
DISCUSSION
Two quotes were received for the equipment, one from Tech Sales Co. and the other from
Northwestern Power Equipment Co. The quote from Northwestern Power Equipment Co. does not
meet the specifications that were provided and is therefore rejected. The Northwestern Power quote
only included equipment for one of the two meter types specified. The eligible quote from Tech
Sales Co. is attached.
Sewer Meter Contract
December 5, 2005
Page 2
BUDGET IMPACT
The base quote from Tech Sales Co. is in the amount of $47,704.60. The alternates shown would not
be awarded. The cost of sewer meters would be funded out of the sewer fund.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the quote for sewer meter equipment from Tech Sales Company III the amount of
$47,704.60 and authorize the acquisition of the equipment.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Lee M. Mann, P.E.,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
cc: file
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2005 Flow Monitoring Stn,lions
Farmington, Minnesota
File No. 000141-05246-0
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2335 West Highway 36
51. Paul, MN 55113
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Council Members
FROM:
Robin Roland, Acting City Administrator / Finance Director
SUBJECT:
Truth in Taxation Hearing
DATE:
December 5,2005
INTRODUCTION
The City Council adopted a proposed Tax Levy and budget for 2006 with Resolution Rl09-05 at
the Council meeting on September 6, 2005 and established the Truth in Taxation Hearing to take
place at the City Council meeting of December 5,2005.
DISCUSSION & BUDGET IMPACT
The Truth in Taxation Hearing is held pursuant to State Statute to receive input from residents
and other concerned citizens on the proposed budget and tax levy. The hearing will include a
presentation by staff of the highlights of the City's proposed 2006 Revenue and Expenditure
Budget and the 2006 Proposed Tax levy.
Residents have received property specific notices outlining the proposed effect of the 2006 tax
levy on their individual property taxes compared to the taxes levied against their property in
2005. The hearing will give residents the opportunity to share their comments and concerns
about the proposed 2006 levy and budget.
ACTION REQUIRED
Receive input on the Proposed 2006 Budget and Tax Levy. Close the public hearing after taking
all testimony. Adoption of the Final Budget and Levy will take place at the December 19,2005
City Council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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/ Robin Roland
Acting City Administrator/Finance Director
2006 TRUTH IN
TAXATION
City of Farmington
City Council presentation
December 5, 2005
2006 BUDGET
HIGHLIGHTS
· Proposed preliminary levy for all
purposes is $6,668,204;
$818,902 or 14% over the 2005
levy of $5,849,302.
· General fund revenues are
estimated at $7,765,957 with
67% from property taxes.
· No levy limit in 2006.
2006 BUDGET
HIGHLIGHTS
· Expenditures are proposed to
increase by 9.1 % over 2005 adopted
budget.
· Due to operational cost increases,
significant fuel & utility cost
increases, existing contractual
obligations and additional staffing.
· The City's tax base increased by
14% for pay 2006.
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2006 BUDGET
HIGHLIGHTS
o Capital outlay for 2006 will be
funded by $175,000 capital
acquisition levy.
o Additional staffing proposed includes
two new patrol officers, a promotion
to administrative sergeant, an
accounting technician, a
maintenance worker / mechanic for
Public Works/Fleet and an
administrative support specialist for
Parks & Rec. at mid year.
REVENUES
2005 Adopted YS. 2006 Proposed
2001 Adopted 2006 Pro.,- % ch.....
Taxe. $4,710,293 $ 5,300,701 11.6%
Permits/Lie.ns. 1,124,905 1,006,756 (11.0%)
Intergovemmental 310,000 310,000 12.9%
Chore_ 316,000 439,000 11.4%
Fine. 78,100 83,100 6.4%
Interest 225,000 225,000 0.0%
Othor 10,000 13,100 31.0%
Transfe... In 236,000 347,900 47.4%
Total $7,120,288 $7.765.857 9.1%
EXPENDITURES
2005 Adopted YS. 2006 Proposed
2001 Adopted 2006 Pro.,- % ch.....
Admlnist,..tlon $604,447 $650,710 7.6%
HRlIT 302,969 332,944 9.9%
Finance 413,636 457,719 10.6%
Comm. Dovlp. 739,615 796,021 7.9%
Police 2,404,910 2,679,260 11.4%
Fire/Rescue 466,959 133,506 13.7%
Public Works 1,031.715 1,076,366 4.3%
Parks & Rec. 940,625 1,029,661 9.5%
Transfe... out 213,000 207,530 (2.6%)
Total $7,120,298 7,766,957 9.1%
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Summary
. Tax levy Increase
140'" over 2005'
General Fund 110'" .
. Revenues overall
Increase 15 9.1 %.
. Expenditures up
9.1 %; necessary
adjustments to
reflect actual costs.
. Proposed tax levy
results In a flat tax
capacity: rate: 2005 =
43.767,2006 =
42.868.
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SUMMARY (con't.)
· Market value of median value
home: 2005 = $196,700, 2006 =
$211,500
· Market value increase 7.52%
· City portion of taxes payable
median value home: 2005 =
$861, 2006 = $907
Growth in Budget, Tax Base & Levy
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers, Acting City Administrator ~
Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
203rd Street Wetland Buffer Discussion
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
December 5,2005
INTRODUCTION
At the April 18, 2005 City Council meeting, the City Council agreed to allow modifications to
existing wetland buffers on private property. The memo and minutes from that meeting regarding
this issue is attached. The Council direction at that meeting was to allow buffers to be reduced in
width to a minimum of to-feet along the back property line if a resident is willing to grant the City a
permanent conservation easement. Since that meeting, staff has been working with various property
owners in this regard.
DISCUSSION
There are two properties along 203rd Street that have been identified as having encroachments in the
wetland buffers and City property.
5215 203rd Street. Beniamin and Jessica Rowan
The attached photograph of this property shows the encroachments into the wetland buffer and City
property. At this time, the property owner has not granted a conservation easement to the City so the
original buffer is still in effect. If the property owner submits the paperwork granting the
conservation easement to the City, the limit of the reduced buffer would be at the painted pink line
shown on the grass on the photo and by the white stake in the foreground. The pink stake in the
foreground indicates the property comer, which shows that sod has been placed in the buffer beyond
the property line on the City outlot. The property owner has also indicated that an irrigation system
has been installed in the buffer in the area of the rear property line. These encroachments were
installed prior to the beginning ofthe buffer discussions in late 2004.
5241 203rd Street. Christopher and Ravit Berg
The attached photograph of this property shows the encroachments into the wetland buffer and City
property. At this time, the property owner has indicated that the paperwork for the conservation
easement is with the mortgage company and that they will be granting the conservation easement to
the City. The photograph shows the property comer, the limits of the proposed conservation
easement and the limits of the original buffer. As the photograph shows, the property owner has
Wetland Buffer Discussion
December 5, 2005
Page 2
installed a landscaping/amenity area that encroaches in the original buffer, the proposed conservation
easement area and the City outlot. These encroachments were installed in the fall of 2005 after the
Council actions in April of 2005 and after the paperwork for the conservation easement was sent to
property owners.
City enforcement and protection of wetland buffers and City property in the past has required that a
property owner remove the objects of encroachment from such areas at their own expense. In the
case of 5215 203rd Street, the sod and the irrigation system in the buffer and on City property would
need to be removed by the property owner at the property owner's expense. In the case of 5241 203rd
Street, the landscaping/amenity area would need to be removed from the buffer and City property by
the property owner at the property owner's expense. Seed for restoring the buffer has been provided
by City staff or the developer in the past and it would be recommended to continue that practice.
It is staff s recommendation, based on past practice and in order to avoid significant costs to the City
now and in the future, that staff be directed to require the removal of the encroaching items at the
expense of the property owner. There have been similar encroachment issues in the past and City
staff has accomplished the removal of encroachments on City property as such. Both property
owners have been informed of the situation and have asked to be able to address the City Council
regarding this issue.
BUDGET IMPACT
None at this time.
ACTION REQUESTED
Council discussion and subsequent direction to staff regarding the enforcement and removal of the
subject items that are encroaching in the wetland buffers and City property in question.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Lee M. Mann, P .E.,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator6!f'\{f\....--,
FROM: Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Wetland Buffer Issue
DATE: April 18, 2005
INTRODUCTION
The issue of wetland buffers on private property has been raised by several residents in the City.
When the City's wetland buffer ordinance was first put into place, buffers were allowed on private
property (this practice is no longer allowed, buffers must now be contained in outlots dedicated to the
City). Lots were platted with a drainage and utility easement that encompassed the buffer on the
property. Residents had expressed concerns that they were not aware that the wetland buffer behind
their homes was included in their lot size and in many cases it takes up a significant amount of their
back yards. Staff met with the DNR, MPCA and SWCD to discuss possible options to address the
residents concerns.
The proposal that was discussed at the meeting is to reduce the amount of required buffer on the
private property to lO-feet, the width of the standard drainage and utility easement on a rear lot line.
The agencies are amenable to this proposal if the remaining buffer areas are strictly enforced. At the
January 19,2005 City Council Workshop, the Council directed staff to survey the affected residents
to find out how many of the property owners would be in favor ofthis proposal.
DISCUSSION
44 wetland buffer surveys were sent out on February 18, 2005 and 36 have since been returned. Of
that 36, 4 property owners were in favor of the wetland buffer staying as it currently is and 32
property owners were in favor of reducing the buffer to 10 feet, so the survey results indicate that the
majority ofthe residents are in favor of reducing the buffer on their property to lO-feet.
If it is determined that the buffers should be reduced, the following issues will need to be addressed:
1. A decision would need to be made as to whether the City would go ahead and vacate those
portions of the existing drainage and utility easements that were platted to encompass the
buffers that are larger than the standard drainage and utility easements (lO-feet). If the
easements are vacated, there would be the opportunity to incorporate language in the vacation
document that identifies the buffer area as a conservation easement (granted by the property
owner) that would show up in future title searches when the properties are sold. Future
owners should then be aware of the buffers. Vacating the easements would involve a cost and
staff time.
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2. The City would need to decide if the concept would be applied across the board or if the
residents have a choice. For the residents that are happy to have a 40-foot buffer on their
property, does the City still vacate a portion of the drainage and utility easement and
document the 40-foot buffer (in a conservation easement), or is the IO-foot buffer documented
and the buffer width is left up to the property owner?
BUDGET IMPACT
None at this time. As actions are determined, staffwill bring back cost implications as requested.
ACTION REQUESTED
Council discussion and direction to staff on how to proceed on this issue.
Respectfully Submitted,
~Yz1~
Lee M. Mann, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
cc: file
Affected Residents
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Council Minutes (Regular)
April 18, 2005
Page 7
MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by Wilson to adopt RESOLUTION R42-05
approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the northern portion of 1024
8th Street from low/medium residential to business and adopt ORDINANCE 005-
528 approving a rezoning for the northern portion of 1024 8th Street from R-2 to
B-l. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7t a)
Wetland Buffer Issue - Engineering
On January 19, 2005 Council held a workshop to discuss an issue with wetland
buffers on various properties. Previously, wetland buffers were allowed on
private properties. The lots were platted with drainage and utility easements, but
as the county does not allow buffer easements to be placed on plats there was no
indication that there were buffers on those lots. Residents have expressed concern
with having significant areas of the back yards containing buffers. Since then, the
City has changed the ordinance to require that buffers be included in outlots and
not on private property. The solution from the workshop was a compromise. On
most lots there is a lO-ft. rear-yard drainage and utility easement. Some of these
easements were up to 40 ft. deep to encompass the buffers. The proposal was to
reduce the width of the buffers on all of the properties to 10 ft. which would equal
the typical drainage and utility easement at the back of the lot. Staff surveyed the
affected residents as to whether they would like to have the buffer reduced to 10
ft. or whether they would prefer to keep the buffer as is. 44 surveys were sent and
36 have been returned. Four owners were in favor of keeping the buffer as is and
32 owners were in favor of reducing the buffer to 10 ft. If the Council approves
reducing the buffer to 10ft. the Council needs to decide whether the City would
vacate the portions of the existing drainage and utility easements that were
originally platted to encompass the buffers larger than the 10ft easement. If the
easements are vacated staff recommended receiving a conservation easement over
the 10ft buffer so there would be documentation for the future that there are
buffers on the property. Future buyers would have the opportunity to review the
title work that would indicate the conservation easements. The second issue
would be for Council to decide if this should be applied across the board or for
those residents preferring the wider buffer would the City allow them to keep the
easement, or would the City vacate the easement to be 10ft wide and allow the
property owner to do what they wish beyond that. If the easements are vacated it
would involve staff time and a surveyor would need to write up the legal
descriptions.
Councilmember Wilson asked how the City manages the wetland buffers now.
City Engineer Mann replied staff needs to ensure the buffers are not encroached
into. Owners are not allowed to mow the buffer. Staffhas done bums, reseeding,
and replanting. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked about who the surveys were sent
to. The surveys were sent to Charleswood and Middle Creek. For those that want
to leave the buffer as is, if the property was sold, would Council have to deal with
it at that time, or would it be better to vacate all of the easements. Staff did not
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April 18, 2005
Page 8
know if those property owners would want to do that. Councilmember Pritzlaff
would prefer to see the easements across the board. Staff felt there is an
advantage to that as far as enforcement.
Mayor Soderberg asked about the process for the City to do a blanket vacation.
Attorney Poehler replied she was not sure if the City would want to do a blanket
vacation. She suggested dividing the City up into parcels and then work with the
residents in the areas to obtain a conservation easement and then do a vacation
once the City has the conservation easement for that area.
CounciImember Wilson felt this was a reasonable idea, however he was
uncomfortable asking a homeowner to vacate a portion of their property which
they believed was useable. Mayor Soderberg explained they are vacating the 30-
40 ft. buffer so residents will be allowed to use more of their property and in
exchange, obtain a conservation easement so the City still maintains some
protection for the wetland. Councilmember Wilson was not comfortable with
changing the use of the land for the owner. He wanted the owner to have the
additional 1 0 ft. as mowable area.
Mr. Michael Pierce, 5137 203rd Street W, noted staff did not say three surveys
requested all of their property back, and regarding the four who said they wanted
the buffer to stay the same, there were also some that swayed the other way.
Mayor Soderberg asked about the depth of his lot. Mr. Pierce stated it is 110ft.
The Mayor then asked about the depth of the wetland buffer. Mr. Pierce stated 25
ft. He has 20 ft. as a useable back yard with the buffer in place, however, their
deck is 13 ft., so he has 7 ft. for a backyard. With the change in the buffer he
would have an additional 15 ft. of use able space in his backyard.
Councilmember Wilson understood the markers for the buffer were placed after
the homeowner purchased the property. To vacate the buffers is a reasonable
idea, but he would prefer to allow the owners to use their entire lot. In other
words, going beyond vacating the buffer. Mr. Pierce stated if the conservation
easement is obtained from homeowners, now that their lot has been graded to the
stakes, they need to replace the area with prairie grass, but there is a chance the
City will burn off 10ft. along the backyards on occasion? That would concern
the homeowners. Mr. Pierce noted the City suggested they would take a strip of
homes and ask them to sign off on the conservation easement and then vacate the
property. Some owners will still have the question as to what the City will do
with that 10ft. Mayor Soderberg noted as it is today that land is still a wetland
buffer. The land is unuseable and would be managed by the City to protect the
wetland. That is the idea behind the wetland buffer - to protect the wetland.
Council is trying to reach a compI;.omise to protect the wetland and to allow the
owners more useable space. He understood it is frustrating but grading back to
the stakes is a violation of the ordinance. Mr. Pierce noted all ofthe homes in
their area were graded back to the stakes. When he signs off on the conservation
easement, the question will still be does the City have the opportunity to do what
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April 18, 2005
Page 9
they want with the materials he puts in the buffer. City Engineer Mann stated it
has not been decided who will restore the buffer. It might make more sense for
the City to do it to have consistency with the vegetation. Mayor Soderberg asked
if the owners have any recourse against the builders for grading to the back of the
property. Staff replied the time and cost involved would not be worthwhile vs.
the cost to plant native materials.
Councilmember McKnight felt vacating down to the 10ft. is the best solution.
The agencies have given some by allowing just 10ft because the City is so
dedicated to preserving wetlands. Mayor Soderberg noted the Attorney has
suggested working with each home owner to sign off on the conservation
easement before vacating the easements and Mayor Soderberg agreed that is what
should be done.
b) Flagstaff Avenue Traffic Study - Engineering
At the April 6, 2005 special meeting Council directed staff to initiate a traffic
study on Flagstaff Avenue due to the proposed high school. The cost is $4,700.
This does not include any further meetings and the end result would be a report
from the traffic engineer. If traffic counts are needed, City staff will do that
portion. Staff received information earlier tonight from the school district that
they are planning on doing their own traffic study. If Council has a modification
to their direction to staff, staff would need to know that.
Mayor Soderberg noted the school is going to do their own traffic study and yet
two of them said duplication of efforts was a waste oftaxpayer dollars. City
Administrator Urbia stated he attended the school's planning meeting. There
were other issues discussed at that meeting that concerned staff as to how the
school is proceeding. The school will consider this at their board meeting on
April 25, 2005. Staff suggested arranging a meeting with the school. The school
is also talking about doing their own feasibility study. This is not how things are
normally done. There are things that will lead to duplication. There are a lot of
technical issues in the feasibility study where the City Engineer would be needed.
Mayor Soderberg asked ifit was unclear at the joint meeting that even if the
school went ahead on their own with the feasibility study, it would still have to be
reviewed by the City Engineer and they would have to pay for that. Council felt it
was very clear. The school asked if there is an ordinance requiring the City
Engineer do the work. In the end, the Council makes the decision. Attorney
Poehler stated there is not an ordinance specifying that. It is part of the City's
process in reviewing a development of any sort, that the City has the ability to
require the work be done to support the City's review. The City has the ability to
ensure it coincides with the City's specifications when it comes to public
improvements. By statute, the City Engineer is required to do the feasibility
report or another entity at the direction of the Council. Council suggested giving
the school a copy of the statute. City Administrator Urbia felt there is a lack of
understanding by the school. Mayor Soderberg recalled it was stated several
times during that meeting. Attorney Poehler got the impression the school does
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO: Mayor, Council Members, Interim City Administratort
FROM: Jennifer Collova, Natural Resources Specialist ~
SUBJECT: Approve Funding for Metro WaterShed Partners
DATE: December 5,2005
INTRODUCTION
Metro WaterShed Partners is a coalition of over forty public, private and non-profit organizations in
the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota metropolitan area that, through collaborative educational
outreach, teaches residents how to care for area waters. The City of Farmington is a member in this
partnership.
The mission of Metro WaterShed Partners is to promote a public understanding that inspires people
to act to protect water quality in their watershed. Partners cooperate through educational projects,
networking and sharing resources.
DISCUSSION
The Minnesota Water - Let's Keep it Clean campaign assists the City of Farmington in meeting its
educational BMP set forth in the City's NPDES Phase II Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP). Farmington has used many brochures, handouts, web resources and the WaterShed
Exhibit produced by the Metro WaterShed Partners as part of the education and outreach portion of
the City's SWPPP for little or no cost to the City. By contributing to the Minnesota Water - Let's
Keep it Clean campaign we can help ensure that their work will continue and they will be able to
provide materials for the City's use. The City's contribution also helps show the City's commitment
to addressing storm water runoff issues.
BUDGET IMPACT
Metro WaterShed Partners are currently seeking funding to continue their Minnesota Water - Let's
Keep it Clean campaign. This campaign is specifically designed for municipalities in order to
achieve their goals for NPDES Phase II. The materials produced and information gathered from this
campaign is a great asset and provides great value for the City. The annual support requested is
$1,500, which would be funded out of the City's storm water fund. The cost to the City to create the
materials that have been provided by the Metro WaterShed Partners would be in excess of$I,500.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the expenditure of $1 ,500 to support the Metro WaterShed Partners for 2006.
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Council members
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FROM:
Robin Roland, Acting City Administrator
SUBJECT:
Cataract Fire Relief Association 2006 Pension Request
DATE:
December 5,2005
INTRODUCTION
The Farmington Fire Department Cataract Relief Association has submitted its request for the
2006 pension benefit and municipal funding for that organization.
DISCUSSION & BUDGET IMPACT
The Board of Directors met on November 28, 2005 and approved a request to the City of
Farmington to increase the annual benefit to $3,500, effective January 1, 2006. Their request
memo is attached.
At the City Council budget workshop on October 26, 2005, an increase in annual benefit to
$3,350 and a City contribution of $62,500 were discussed. The increase to the $3,350 level
would be a 4.7% increase over the 2005 annual benefit amount; the $3,500 level would be a
9.4% increase over 2005.
The City contribution of $62,500 is included in the Proposed 2006 City Budget.
ACTION REQUIRED
Consider an amendment to the Fire Relief Association by-laws increasing the annual pension
benefit effective January 1,2006 to $3,350.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robin Roland
Acting City Administrator
Date:
November 29,2005
To:
Mayor & City Council
From:
Farmington Fire Department
Cataract Relief Association
Subject:
Association Pension Request for 2006
The Board of the Farmington Fire Department Cataract Relief Association met on
November 28, 2005 to discuss the pension request for 2006. Various meetings with City
staff and Council were discussed. The Board felt that an increase in the city's
contribution was in order due in part from the increase in members, along with an
increase in our yearly pension. After reviewing our recent financial statements we are
confident that our request is justified and within reason.
The Cataract Relief Association is requesting a yearly increase in the pension of $300.00,
which would put it at $3,500.00 per year. The city's contribution would be $62,500.00 a
$2,500 increase from 2005.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact President Bill Sauber or Treasurer
Jay Clinkscales.
Thank You.
Respectfully submitted,
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William Sauber
President
c.c. Robin Roland, Acting City Administrator
Cataract Board of Directors
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