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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
May 19, 2003
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ristow led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Also Present:
Audience:
Ristow, Cordes, Fitch, Fogarty, Soderberg
None
Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; Ed Shukle, City Administrator; Robin
Roland, 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
Karen Finstuen, George Flynn, Jeff Thelen, Jack Benedict, Ernie
Darflinger, Jennifer Molitor, Jeff Johnson, Kathy Bettinger, Todd
Arey, Tina Weierke, Tracy Weierke, Fred Last
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Mayor Ristow pulled item 7h) Approve Traffic Control - School Speed Zones, for
discussion.
MOTION by Soderberg, second by Fogarty to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Introduce Promoted Employee - Public Works
Mr. Matt Waltman was introduced as being promoted to Maintenance Worker in
the Public Works Department.
b) Heritage Preservation Award - Karen Finstuen - Administration
Mr. George Flynn, member of the Heritage Preservation Commission, presented
Karen Finstuen with the 2003 Heritage Preservation Award for her dedication and
work in historic preservation in Farmington.
Ms. Finstuen thanked Mr. Flynn and the HPC for this recognition. She stated
they should be recognized for the hours they dedicate as a volunteer for a
commission, as do all the other commission members. She thanked the current
City Council and previous City Councils for having the foresight to create an
HPC and to adopt an ordinance that protects our history, and also we hope will
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protect our historic buildings both in the downtown and residential
neighborhoods.
c) Bond Rating Upgrade - Robin Roland - Finance
City Administrator Shukle stated this is due to the financial situation ofthe city
and the diligent work of Finance Director Roland and her staff over the years.
Moody's Investors Service recommended an upgrade to the city's bond rating
from Baal to A3. There has not been a bond rating increase in 10 years.
Finance Director Roland stated this is the result of the management team and the
direction ofthe City Council in our fiscally conservative nature of the financial
situation ofthe city. Ms. Shelly Eldridge, of Ehler's and Associates, stated the
five-fold increase in reserves since 1997 was one reason the city obtained the
upgrade. Moody's expects the city's financial situation to remain stable. These
upgrades are relatively rare. She presented the City Council and staff with a bond
of achievement.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Jeff Thelen, 616 Lower Heritage Way, stated he is an owner of property in the
Industrial Park. There were written promises from the City and the HRA regarding
covenants intended to uphold the integrity of the Industrial Park, not only for the first
owner, but for all owners after that. Two weeks ago there was a meeting at the
Maintenance Facility. He voiced his concerns regarding some possible changes
regarding zoning, variances, etc. Phase 2 ofthe Industrial Park also contained covenants
that were binding. He was assured that night that there were no covenants on Phase 2 and
that the covenants were removed and included in the code. In fact, covenants that were
adopted in 1996 are very much binding. They do exist, and it is a binding document.
Council and the HRA can choose to override the covenants, but they cannot be ignored.
At the Planning Commission meeting, they were asked to override the decision of the
city's zoning officer, that the siding on the daycare building was not included in the list of
approved materials. The Planning Commissions' decision to override the decision of the
zoning officer was based on zoning only, not knowing there were any covenants applied.
Mr. Thelen then distributed letters from Mr. Wally Sapp, of Performance Industrial
Coating, also nT Powder Coating, and himself expressing concern about having a
daycare in the Industrial Park and the type of building proposed. Because the Planning
commission has made their determination that Hardi-Plank is the same as a tip-up
concrete panel, unless a concerned party voices an appeal to that, that decision sticks for
any other subsequent building built in the Industrial Park. He would like more study
about the intent ofthe ordinance and the covenants and where the future of the Industrial
Park will lead if this decision is left unchallenged. It is his intent that he will follow
through himself and appeal the decision. This way there will be a comprehensive
decision based on full disclosure of all documents rather than some covenants being
hidden, intentionally or not. Mr. Thelen has until Friday, May 23, 2003 to make the
appeal.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
h) Approve Traffic Control- School Speed Zones - Engineering
A request has been received for school speed zone signs to be placed on 208th
Street by the Middle Schools, Maple Street by Farmington Elementary and
Walnut Street by the District Service Center. Mayor Ristow wanted to clarify
why Akin Road, Meadowview Elementary and the High School were not included
in this speed zone request. City Engineer Mann explained that Meadowview was
not included because it is along a county road, and the county would have
jurisdiction on placing the signs. Akin Road Elementary is also on a county road.
It has been reviewed twice and school speed zone signs were not warranted. The
school district did indicate interest in these three schools receiving school speed
zone signs. All schools were considered in the request. MOTION by Soderberg,
second by Fogarty approving the placement of school speed zone signs on 208th
Street by the Middle Schools, Maple Street by Farmington Elementary and
Walnut Street by the District Service Center. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved Council Minutes (5/5/03 Regular) (4/30/03 & 5/5/03 Special)
b) Received Information Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - Parks and
Recreation
c) Received Information School and Conference - Police
d) Adopted RESOLUTION R30-03 Accepting Donation - Dakota Electric - Parks
and Recreation
e) Adopted RESOLUTION R31-03 Accepting Donation - Dakota Electric - Parks
and Recreation
f) Approved Temporary Appointment Recommendation - Rambling River Center
Advisory Board - Parks and Recreation
g) Approved Change Order - 195th Street Project - Engineering
i) Approved Bills
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Approve Therapeutic Massage License - Sharon Munich - Administration
Ms. Sharon Munich has submitted an application for a Therapeutic Massage
License. The business will be located at 18598 Elk River Trail, Suite 201. Ms.
Munich stated she has been a massage therapist for four years and worked closely
with a chiropractor. MOTION by Cordes, second by Fitch to close the public
hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Fogarty, second by
Soderberg approving a Therapeutic Massage License for Sharon Munich, 18598
Elk River Trail. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
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10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) April 2003 Financial Report - Finance
The city is very strong in building permit revenues. Expenditures are at 32% of
budget.
b) Schedule Budget Goals Workshop - Administration
To begin the process of preparing the 2004 budget, a 2004 Budget Goals
Workshop was set for June 4,2003, at 6:00 p.m.
c) Adopt Resolution - Riverside West Preliminary and Final Plat-
Administration
Mr. Jack Benedict and Mr. Brian Budenski are seeking approval of the Riverside
West Preliminary and Final Plat. The plat consists of five lots and an outlot on
approximately 5.7 acres located at the northeast corner of Akin Road and 208th
Street, west of Riverside Estates. Middle Creek runs through the middle portion
of the property. There are three easements. One runs along the west side, which
is a power line easement. On the east side there is a gas line easement. A portion
of the flood plain is also shown as an easement. Access is proposed from 207th
Street which currently ends in a cul-de-sac.
The Planning Commission held public hearings on April 8, 2003, April 29, 2003,
and May 13, 2003 in order for the applicants to clarify their proposal regarding
the existing cul-de-sac at the west end of 207th Street. Three options have been
presented. The first option to deal with the cul-de-sac would be to remove the
existing cul-de-sac and make it a straight road. In order to do this, the driveways
would have to be extended which would create a drainage problem. The property
on the north side of the cul-de-sac would have to have their front yard re-graded,
driveway removed and rebuilt. The two properties to the south would also have a
significant amount of their front yards and driveways removed and rebuilt. The
house on the southwest portion of Riverside Estates is constructed at a slight
angle, going around the cul-de-sac.
The second option was to leave the current cul-de-sac and extend a road off the
back side ofthe cul-de-sac and into a new cul-de-sac. This would not require as
much regrading of yards. The only concern would be a triangle piece that is part
of a lot in Riverside Estates. This would require acquisition ofthe triangle, or
obtaining a right-of-way easement over a corner ofthe property.
The third option is the same as option two, but the right of way going to the new
cul-de-sac is 15 feet to the north, avoiding the triangle piece. This would avoid
having to obtain an easement from the property owner. The width of the street is
28 feet.
The Planning Commission was uncomfortable with these options. They voted 3-1
to deny the plat.
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Mr. Jack Benedict, developer, stated Mr. Steve Finden will be the developer on
this project. They have been trying to get this to work for everyone with the least
amount of disruption. He asked Attorney Ernie Darflinger to speak on the history
of this parcel.
Mr. Darflinger stated he represented the Nordseths when this was their property.
When 20Sth Street was developed, he asked if there could be an entrance to this
property off of 20Sth Street. Due to intersections having to be 600 feet apart, this
was not possible. When the city purchased the property, he again asked for an
entrance off 20Sth Street, and was denied. When the city put in the sewer line Mr.
Darflinger sent a letter to City Engineer Kaldunski, stating the city could have the
land under certain conditions. There were six conditions, and Mr. Kaldunski
agreed to four of them. The other two were an entrance off20Sth Street and that it
be zoned commercial. Mr. Kaldunski took this to the Planning Commission in
April 1994, and the entrance was again denied. From the beginning everyone has
been consistent with not having access off208th Street. There cannot be access
off the west side as there is no place to come in, and there cannot be access off the
north because of the water. The access has to come from the east side. The
second issue is when Mr. Benedict developed Riverside, he stubbed the road at
the end of 207th Street. The city did not want a stub, so Mr. Benedict drew in a
cul-de-sac on the Nordseth property. The city did not want a cul-de-sac over the
pipeline easement. So the cul-de-sac was placed within the Riverside plat. Now,
ten years later, the Planning Commission cannot say they do not like what was
designed so we are not going to let you onto this property to develop it.
Councilmember Soderberg asked if city staff designed it as a permanent cul-de-
sac. Mr. Darflinger stated it was built to the city's standards. This is the entrance
to that property, there is no other place to enter the property. Councilmember
Soderberg stated typically when development is going to go through, we do not
build houses angled to the cul-de-sac. The houses there are built around the cul-
de-sac. A driveway leading to the property could be installed. Mr. Darflinger
stated if you don't like the way it looks, the city required it to be that way.
Attorney Jamnik stated in reviewing the records from 1993 and 1994, two points
are clear. If access to the property was not contemplated as coming in on 207th
Street, you would pull the road back 50 to 75 feet and there would be homes built
all the way around the cul-de-sac. That end of the bulb abuts the property line
and the end of the plat in a non-traditional design intentionally to provide access
to the west. In reading the minutes, in running with a temporary cul-de-sac on a
parcel that may be difficult to develop to the west, the concern was the city did
not want gravel or temporary, they wanted permanent in case nothing develops to
the west. So the upgrade is a special imposition that was placed on the plat in
1993, 1994 to make sure that things were done to standard and high quality rather
than a temporary turnaround. The design that was approved contemplated
through 20ih to the west through this parcel. All three options do meet city
standards for the plat. The problem is that it is unusual to have two cul-de-sacs
within that short a distance. Option three is the least disruptive to the existing
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properties outside of the plat. In order to do option 1 there would have to be
temporary grading easements. The second option also requires the property
owner on the southwest lot in Riverside to grant an easement to design the road
through that area, which is also outside ofthe developer's control. Option three
which creates a legally compliant road within the plat, does not require easements
from abutting property owners. As all the plat standards have been met, Council
is without a sufficient basis for denial. If Council does deny it, they would have
to have Findings of Fact. If any option other than three is approved, the motion
would have to be contingent on receiving the property owner's approval for an
easement.
Currently 20th Street is 38 feet. The 28-foot roadway is the minimum standard
width for a public street. Councilmember Soderberg asked about the property
values of the homes with this non-traditional design. Attorney Jamnik could not
answer that question. Councilmember Soderberg stated having two cul-de-sacs
seems ridiculous and cannot see it being a benefit to the neighborhood. The gas
line easement will take up better than 50% of the parcel. If that becomes a public
street, the city will have to assume responsibility for it. Attorney J amnik stated
because there are public streets proposed over the easement, the utility company
will have to sign the development agreement. The plat might not get passed that
step. Councilmember Soderberg suggested a private drive leading to the lots
rather than a city street. Attorney Jamnik stated that would be a deviation from
our normal development standard. Private streets are normally done in PUD's.
Councilmember Fogarty stated she is confused that the city told the developer
they had to put in a permanent cul-de-sac. This has not been done in other parts
ofthe city. Attorney Jamnik stated it seems that they recognized the parcel to the
west would be hard to develop. The Planning Commission at that time did not
want a temporary cul-de-sac. It is clear from the minutes, that there was going to
be access to the property from that end.
Councilmember Fitch mentioned something would have to be designed to allow
for fire department equipment to enter.
Ms. Jennifer Molitor, 4440 207th Street, stated Mr. Benedict mentioned he has
worked with everyone. She has not been contacted by him. This affects her more
than him, as she will be the one staying there for a long time. She agreed with
Councilmember Fogarty that she never dreamed this would be the plan. When the
property was rezoned, she thought there would be 2-3 houses at the most to
complete the cul-de-sac. She did not dream there would be another cul-de-sac.
Mr. Jeff Johnson, 4460 207th Street, said Attorney Jamnik stated at the Planning
Commission that the plat was 95% compliant. There are sections ofthe code they
feel the plat does not comply with. According to the code, the developer has to
present a drawing showing what the future plans are. When this type of extension
is expected, the developer has to put in a temporary cul-de-sac. Everyone has
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acknowledged it is a permanent cul-de-sac. There has been no attempt to get a
variance from that. He has received opinion from counsel that it would be a
violation of city code. There are options they would have to consider in the future
if the city were to proceed with that given it is a violation of code. The code also
states all subdivisions shall be required to relate well with adjacent subdivisions.
There has been an attempt to relate feasibility with reasonability. He does not like
it. The Planning Commission and Council have a responsibility to make sure
reasonableness is adhered to. The code also discusses extensions of streets, that it
must be a reasonable extension. This is not reasonable. It was clearly designed
permanent. This type of extension was not anticipated and should not be allowed.
Mayor Ristow asked ifthey want the existing cul-de-sac removed. Mr. Johnson
stated they would support driveways off of it and do the development from there
or an option to access it from the north. The existing cul-de-sac should stay as the
western terminus for 20ih Street.
Ms. Kathy Bettinger, 4422 207th Street, stated this was brought up in 1994. Why
are we dealing with this now? This should have been platted. If there was not
going to be access to this land when Riverside Estates was developed, it should
have been taken into consideration then, not now. It was not meant to happen.
Mr. Todd Arey, 20651 Devonshire Avenue, stated promises were made when this
was developed, that there was no way to develop this parcel. An access off of
207th Street was never discussed. These plans seem to benefit the developer the
most by avoiding the residents. Having the double bubble is not something any of
the residents bought into. There was a plan without the first existing bubble, and
the plan was to take out the ears ofthe first bubble. That was rejected. The
Council is trying to go back to the minutes to see what the intent was, and reading
too much between the lines in order to push the development forward regardless
of what it costs the residents.
Ms. Tina Weierke, 4402 20ih Street, stated she knows a cul-de-sac lot runs for
$10,000 more than a regular lot. She would like to know if at the time Mr.
Benedict sold the cul-de-sac lots, ifhe told the residents that he is selling a lot for
$10,000 more than other lots and that it's a permanent cul-de-sac, but in the case it
is temporary the $10,000 would be refunded. She is sure he sold the lots for more
money on the basis it is a permanent cul-de-sac, and now he's saying it is
temporary. Those lots are obviously more expensive than a lot down the street.
Would you buy land without an access, knowing that it's a cul-de-sac? That is not
the homeowner's problem or their fault. That is poor judgement on his part. Mr.
Benedict should have had that straightened out before he bought the land. The
homeowners' should not pay for his neglect in not finding out all the facts before
he bought the land.
Mr. Fred Last, 4413 207th Street, stated Mr. Brian Budenski told the residents that
nothing would be built on that parcel because of gas lines and power lines. The
gas line is only 4 feet deep and 800 lbs. pressure. This is very dangerous.
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Mayor Ristow asked if an extension is not allowed from the existing cul-de-sac, is
it landlocked? Attorney Jamnik replied no, the eastern property line abuts 207th
Street, it is not land locked. If the city does not allow the development, the city
would have to buy the property. Land that abuts a public street has a right to
reasonable access to those roads. City Engineer Mann stated from an engineering
standpoint they are comfortable with option 3. The amount of traffic going into
the cul-de-sac does not warrant a 38-foot wide street. In addition, it will be offset,
so there is no argument to make it line up and match the same width. Any other
options would include obtaining easements from property owners.
Councilmember Soderberg stated the gas line easement runs from the edge of the
cul-de-sac bubble to just beyond the middle of the new proposed bubble. The gas
company would have to allow a blacktop driveway as well as a blacktop city
street over the gas line easement. Council is not denying access to the property.
It goes more to land use. One or two driveways coming off the cul-de-sac is
reasonable. Is that within Council's jurisdiction? Attorney Jamnik replied, if the
developer can show a satisfactory plat with five lots and it meets the standards,
you are without the discretion to say only three lots would be allowed. What
would Council's basis be for saying three lots instead of five? You would be
creating a standard that is not in the ordinance and therefore be at risk of having
that decision overturned. The developer has to go to the gas company for
permission. If the gas company says no, the plat cannot be signed, and the city
would not be liable. The developer has to convey as part of the signing of the
plat, all public right-of-ways. That cannot be done unless the gas company gives
their consent. The development agreement will specify that has to be done. The
developer cannot convey what he does not have. Right now the developer does
not have 100% ownership ofthe area, it is subject to those easements. Mayor
Ristow then asked about the higher price ofthe cul-de-sac lots. Attorney Jamnik
replied the city would not be responsible.
Mr. Jeff Johnson stated last time Attorney Jamnik stated they meet 95% of the
code. Now he continues to hear they meet 100% of the code. What they are
meeting are some ofthe objective criteria. But as far as planning for future
expansion, they did not submit the plans when the original platting was done.
This would put the original platting in violation. It is not a temporary cul-de-sac,
it is permanent. This is done exclusively for the benefit of the developer. He has
received an opinion that it is in violation of the code. Attorney Jamnik stated the
code does require an extension map. The modification to the plat as submitted in
1993 was at the request ofthe city. There probably was not a requirement to go
back and remap with the change required by the city. Even now, ifthe city
imposes requirements to the design, we do not require the developer to show how
this will work in the future. The reason it is termed permanent is because it is
expected to last a long time, but not forever. The city has many things that are
temporary that have been around for 20 years.
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Mr. Fred Last stated when it rains hard, with no drains in the cul-de-sac, the water
runs down to Devonshire. The street has been flooded twice. With two bubbles,
where will the water go?
Mayor Ristow stated he would like to have seen more workable solutions. The
city was as much responsible by thinking the cul-de-sac was permanent and now
we have to grant an access. Attorney Jamnik stated option 3 is the only option
that does not require approval of other property owners. City Engineer Mann
stated if the ears are taken out the city would vacate portions of the right-of-way
to make it a straight road. The right-of-way would then be vacated back to the
owners. The trade-off is the disruption to the yards and more cost to the
developer. The developer is willing to do this, ifthe residents agree.
MOTION by Fitch, second by Cordes adopting RESOLUTION R32-03
approving the preliminary and final plat for Riverside West contingent upon the
following conditions:
Execution of a Development Contract between the developer and the city of
Farmington and submission of security, payment of all fees and costs and
submission of all other documents required under the Development Contract.
All engineering issues shall be corrected and approval of construction plans
for grading, storm water, the existing cul-de-sac, and utilities by the
Engineering division must be granted.
Councilmember Fitch asked if the storm water issue will be addressed in the
development contract. City Engineer Mann stated that issue will be addressed in
the final engineering plans. They will ensure there is no flooding to any homes
due to any development that is done. Councilmember Cordes stated it is an
unfortunate situation, but this process shows that with some determination by a
developer, that any land can be developed. Councilmember Soderberg stated he
intends to vote against it, because he does not like the City taking responsibility
for that much gas line easement. A private road would be their problem. Poor
planning on the developers' part, now becomes the city's problem. Mayor Ristow
stated it would be up to the gas company to deny the easement. He hoped the
residents understood, the Council cannot deny this plat. If they did, and there was
a lawsuit, they would have to explain this to the rest of the city, because the
developer does have a right to develop this land. It's landowner's rights. Council
has to take the recommendations from staff and the City Attorney.
Mr. Todd Arey reminded the Council that the Planning Commission did vote
against option 3. If the Council approves this, they are going against their
recommendation. The Planning Commission is an officially appointed body by
the city to carry out these types of planning issues that you would be going
against. Mayor Ristow stated it would not hold ground.
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Mr. Ernie Darlfinger stated it is the developer's plan that if option 3 is approved,
they will work with the property owner's to try to bring the road in line as much as
possible. But they cannot leave it in the property owner's hands to approve the
easement over the triangle portion as to whether this is a go or no go.
Councilmember Fogarty stated the property owners have stated they have not
been contacted by the developer. Mr. Darflinger could not answer the question.
Ms. Jennifer Molitor, stated after the second Planning Commission meeting, they
were told there were still issues that were not resolved. City Engineer Mann had
stated there needed to be a meeting between the residents and the developer.
They came back in two weeks with a conclusion and the residents had not been
asked. Yet it is public record that they said they would meet with residents and
the developer. Mr. Darflinger stated Mr. Budenski did talk to the residents on the
north and knocked on the door to the residence on the south.
Mr. Tracy Weierke, 4402 207th Street, stated Mr. Darflinger says he believes the
developer will work with them. When they first bought their homes the developer
told them the land would not be built on. Now who do they believe?
Councilmember Soderberg stated history has shown that once approval is
received, the developer has no interest in dealing with residents.
Voting for: Ristow, Cordes, Fitch. Voting against: Fogarty, Soderberg.
MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Ristow stated the Council has ethics and asked
why Councilmember Fogarty is denying this. Councilmember Fogarty stated she
stands with Councilmember Soderberg, and she is concerned with the liability.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEWBUSINESS
a) Adopt Resolution - Sale of $3,740,000 General Obligation Improvement
Bonds Series 2003A - Finance (Supplemental)
On April 21, 2003 Council authorized the sale of $3.7 million in General
Obligation Improvement Bonds to fund the Main Street project. Bids were
received by Ehlers and Associates. In April staff anticipated bond rates of
approximately 4.32% interest over 15 years, resulting in an interest cost to the city
of $1.58 million. The city received eight competitive bids. The lower bidder was
Legg, Mason, Wood, Walker at an interest rate of3.32%. This means a savings to
the city over 15 years of $406,000 in interest costs alone. This results in the
reduction ofthe annual levy amount required by approximately $38,000 per year.
Ms. Shelly Eldridge, of Ehlers and Associates, stated that with the upgrade in the
bond rating it makes it more feasible for the underwriters of the bond buyers to
issue insurance. This went out as a triple A credit. The low bid was 3.32% the
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high bid was 3.44%. This reflects well on the community and your financial
stability.
MOTION by Soderberg, second by Fogarty adopting RESOLUTION R33-03
awarding the sale of the $3,740,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds of
2003A to Legg, Mason, Wood, Walker to fund both phases of the Main Street
project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
b) Background Information City Administrator Performance Evaluation -
Attorney
Council received the survey information from the City Attorney. The actual
survey will be sent to Council in July and the same procedure will be followed as
in the past. Councilmember Fogarty clarified a few points to make sure everyone
was on the same page.
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
City Administrator Shukle: Tuesday, May 20, there will be reception for the retirement
of Superintendent Ohl at the Eagle's Club. On Wednesday, there is a Chamber of
Commerce ribbon cutting at EconoFoods. On Friday, there is a grand opening for
Meadowview Elementary School.
Police Chief Siebenaler: On Friday, the Police Department initiated notification of a
level 3 sex offender moving into the city. He wanted to inform those residents that this
person would not be moving to Farmington.
City Engineer Mann: Received confirmation from Castle Rock ofthe joint
meeting with Farmington for June 23, at 8:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Mayor Ristow: There were 12,000 people from the Good Sam Club in the
city. The Chamber conducted tours for the group. He received an invitation from
EconoFoods for a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, and an invitation to the grand opening
on Friday of Meadowview Elementary.
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg to adjourn at 9: 12 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
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