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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 17, 2017
1. Call to Order
Mayor Larson and Chair Cordes called the joint meeting of the City Council and School Board to
order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Larson led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
City Council Members Present-Larson, Bartholomay, Bernhjelm, Craig and Donnelly
School Board Members Present-Cordes, Singewald, Corarro, Sauser, Doyle and Goodreau
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Finance Director Hanson, Public Works Director Gehler,
Parks and Recreation Director Distad, Community Development Director Kienberger, Police
Chief Lindquist, Fire Chief Larsen, Human Resources Director Wendlendt, Parks and Recreation
Programmer Ryan Hayes, and Municipal Services Director Reiten.
4. Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Bernhjelm,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF,
motion carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
None
6. Citizen Comments
a) Response to Mr. Dustin Hemauer
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Bernhjem, to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the June 19, 2017 City Council Meeting-Administration
b) Approve Minutes of the July 7, 2017 City Council Work Session-Administration
c) Approve Minutes of the July 10, 2017 City Council Work Session-Administration
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d) Approve Fire Services Agreement with Castle Rock Township-Administration
e) Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Knights of Columbus-Community
Development
f) Appointment Recommendation Fire Department-Human Resources
g) Appointment Recommendation Fire Department-Human Resources
h) Appointment Recommendation Fire Department-Human Resources
i) Approve Seasonal Hiring-Human Resources
j) Approve Out of State School and Conference-Parks
k) Approve Bills-Finance
APIF, motion carried.
8. Public Hearings
None
9. Award of Contract
None
10. Petitions, Requests and Communications
None
11. Unfinished Business
None
12. New Business
a) State Legislative and Dakota County Updates
State Senator Matt Little, State Representative Pat Garofalo and County Commissioner Mike
Slavik provided updates to the city council and school board.
Commissioner Slavik highlighted the county strategic plan,the recent exit from CTIB, the 2018
budget process and joint projects occurring in the area.
Representative Garofalo highlighted the reduction in taxes for commercial/industrial
properties, modest increases in LGA and a general legislative session overview.
Senator Little highlighted the completed transportation bill, Orange Line funding and the
bonding bill. He also congratulated both entities for holding this type of joint meeting.
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Mayor Larson and Chair Cordes thanked the three elected officials for attending the meeting
and providing updates.
b) Park and Recreation and Community Education Department Programs Collaboration
Parks and Recreation Director Distad shared that some new joint projects are occurring
between the Parks and Recreation Department and the Community Education Department.
Kris Akin shared information on the new Farmington Journey programs. This effort is focused
on residents who are 50+ in age and offers many different joint programs.
Ryan Hayes and Allen Berg provided both groups with information on a Homecoming Parade
Pep Fest program that is currently being planned for October 4, 2017.
c) Presentation of School District Community Survey Results
Peter Leatherman from Leatherman and Associated presented the results on the 2017 school
district community survey.
d) Approval of Long Term Facilities Maintenance Ten Year Plan (School District Item)
The school board discussed this item that was specific to school district business.
13. City Council Roundtable
Donnelly-Thought this was another great meeting between the two groups.
Bernhjelm-Thought this was a great meeting.
Craig-Thought this was a great meeting.
McKnight-Reminded everyone that National Night Out is Tuesday, August 1, 2017 and residents
interested in having the police and fire departments visit their neighborhood can sign up
through the city website.
Larson-Encouraged residents to shop local whenever possible.
Adjourn
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Bernhjelm,to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. APIF,
motion carried.
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Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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