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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.01.02 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR July 1, 2002 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, Soderberg, Strachan Cordes, Verch Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; Ed Shukle, City Administrator; Robin Roland, Finance Director; Kevin Carroll, Community Development Director; Dan Siebenaler, Police Chief; Jim Bell, Parks and Recreation Director; Tim Gross, Assistant City Engineer; Karen Finstuen, Administrative Services Manager; Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Manager; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant Commissioner Joe Harris, Tim Larson, Inga Weierke, Russ Damlo 4. APPROVE AGENDA Councilmember Soderberg pulled Council Minutes 6/1 7/02 Regular to abstain from voting as he was absent from that meeting. Councilmember Strachan pulled Council Minutes 5/28/02 Special to abstain from voting as he was absent from that meeting. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Introduce New Employee - Parks and Recreation Mr. Tim Larson was introduced as the new Park Keeper effective July 1, 2002. b) Introduce New Employee -Administration Ms. Inga Weierke was introduced as the new Receptionist effective June 24, 2002. c) Commissioner Joe Harris Commissioner Joe Harris discussed several county projects. 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS 7. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Strachan, second by Ristow approving Council Minutes 6/17/02 Regular. Voting for: Ristow, Strachan. Abstain: Soderberg. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Ristow approving Council Minutes 5/28/02 Special. Voting for: Ristow, Soderberg. Abstain: Strachan. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: b) Adopted RESOLUTION R53-02 Approving Gambling Premises Permit- Administration Council Minutes (Regular) July 1, 2002 Page 2 c) d) Approved Traffic Control Change - Engineering Approved Joint Powers Agreement - Dakota County Wetland Health Education Program - Engineering e) Accepted Resignation - Senior Center Advisory Board - Administration t) Adopted RESOLUTION R54-02 Accepting Donation - Parks and Recreation g) Adopted RESOLUTION R55-02 TH3 Frontage Road Project - Engineering h) Approved Appointment Recommendation - Police - Administration i) Approved Bills APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Adopt Resolution - Giles Hillside Addition Preliminary and Final Plat - Community Development The Giles Hillside Addition includes nine single-family lots along with a proposed City tot lot. The Planning Commission recommended a fence along the west side of the plat, separating the homes from Pilot Knob Road. The fence will be installed by the developer. Engineering has requested. the developer provide a minimum of 10 feet of easement on both sides of all storm sewer lines. The Planning Commission also recommended a street light at the intersection of 190th Street W and English Avenue. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended Outlot A as a City tot lot park. Utilities will be constructed within a portion of the boulevard on the west side of English Avenue, due to the existing location of the sanitary sewer and water service mains that followed the original Akin Road alignment. Contingencies on the Preliminary and Final Plat include: I. The preparation and execution of the Development Contract and approval / of the construction plans for grading, storm water and utilities by the Engineering Division. 2. The developer submit the letter of credit and certificate of insurance required under the terms of the Development Contract. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan adopting RESOLUTION R56-02 approving the Giles Hillside Addition Preliminary and Final Plat with the above contingencies. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) Adopt Resolution - Carr Corner Preliminary and Final Plat - Community Development Mr. Tim Carr proposes to plat 5 lots on 2.7 acres on the northwest intersection of 193rd Street and Akin Road. Lot 1 was previously platted in December 2000. The Akin House exists on Lot 2. Lots 3-5 are proposed for subdivision as single- family lots. These lots will access 193rd Street. Approval is contingent on the preparation and execution of the Development Contract and approval of the construction plans for grading, storm water and utilities by the engineering division. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan adopting RESOLUTION Council Minutes (Regular) July 1, 2002 Page 3 R57-02 approving the Carr Corner Preliminary and Final Plat with the above contingency. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. c) Goals Program - Administration The Management Team and City Council recently participated in a Leadership - Strategic Planning Retreat. During the retreat the following goals were agreed upon: External Goals I. To manage the city's growth to insure high quality and diversified development. 2. To preserve the city's heritage and small town atmosphere. 3. To address the need for, and create, future transportation routes for the city. 4. To promote and increase the city's industrial and commercial development and redevelopment. 5. To replace the city's aging infrastructure. 6. To improve communication and collaboration with other public jurisdictions. 7. To increase the city's adult recreational opportunities and facilities. 8. To maintain good communication with the public. 9. To preserve and maintain the city's historical buildings. 10. To increase citizen involvement and volunteerism. 11. To improve the city's aesthetics. Internal Goals 1. To provide a positive work environment for employees. 2. To address the need to improve the city's aging municipal buildings. 3. To plan for future staff increases due to the city's growth and for staff replacements due to retirements. 4. To utilize new technologies when and where appropriate. 5. To adapt to the city's increasing diversity and other demographic changes. Council agreed with these goals, but tabled the adoption of the goals until the July 15,2002 Council Meeting so all council members could be present. d) Mission Statement - Administration As part of the strategic planning retreat, the City Council and Management Team worked on developing a mission statement and values statement for the City. Mission Statement Through teamwork and cooperation, the City of Farmington provides quality services that preserve our proud past and foster a promising future. Values Statement Excellence and Quality in the Delivery of Services Fiscal Responsibility Ethics and Integrity Council Minutes (Regular) July 1, 2002 Page 4 Open and Honest Communication Cooperation and Teamwork Visionary Leadership and Planning Positive Relations with the Community Professionalism Council agreed with the above statements, but tabled adoption of the statements until the July 15, 2002 Council Meeting so all council members could be present. e) Metropolitan Council Population Estimates - Administration The following population estimates for Farmington were received from the Metropolitan Council: April I, 2000 Census population 12,365 April 1, 2000 Census household 4,169 April I, 2001 population 13,279 April1, 2001 household 4,538 t) Charter Communications Channel Lineup - Administration Charter Communications will be changing their Music Choice channels as of July 24, 2002. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Strachan: The process for hiring an ALF Administrator is continuing. Councilmember Soderberg: Noticed the tile arches are installed in the Art Park and was very impressed with them. 14. ADJOURN MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg to adjourn at 8:02 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, (~_. v~~ ??7~-AJ c>g~thia Muller Executive Assistant