HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.07.17 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 7,2017
1. Call to Order
Mayor Larson called the meeting 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
Present-Larson, Bartholomay, Bernhjelm, Craig and Donnelly
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Finance Director Hanson, Public Works Director Geller,
Community Development Director Kienberger, Police Chief Lindquist and Attorney Jamnik.',
4. Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Bernhjelm,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF,
motion carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
a) Acknowledge Officer Breanna Larson Retirement
Police Chief Lindquist made a presentation in honor of retired police officer Breanna Larson.
Larson worked for the police department for 13 years in many different roles and recently'
retired to pursue another line of work. The chief and the city council thanked Officer Larson for
her service to the community.
b) 2017 Annual Police Department Update
Police Chief Lindquist presented the police department 2017 annual department update.
6. Citizen Comments
Dustin Hemauer, 19499 Elkridge Trail, shared his concerns on the recent city decision to enforce
the city code as it relates to a fence he recently put up on his property. Hemauer felt he
performed his due diligence in researching required permits, rules, etc. and city staff should
have told him what material he could and could not use.
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7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Craig,to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the July 17, 2017 City Council Meeting-Administration
b) Approve Cooperative Agreement Regarding Public Safety Related to 2018 National
Football League Super Bowl Security Between the City of Minneapolis and the City Of
Farmington-Police
c) Adopt Resolution R37-2017 Authorizing an Agreement Between FIRECATT, LLC for Hose
and Ladder Testing Services-Fire
d) Adopt Resolution R38-2017 Declaring Surplus Equipment-Fire
e) Second Quarter 2017 New Construction Report and Population Estimate-Community
Development
f) Adopt Resolution R39-2017 Approving a Gambling Event Permit, Farmington Firefighters
Auxiliary Association-Community Development
g) Adopt Resolution R40-2017 Approving Gambling Event Permit,Vermillion River
Longbeards-Community Development
h) Appointment Recommendation Fire Department-Human Resources
i) Appointment Recommendation Engineering-Human Resources
j) Appointment Recommendation Liquor Operations-Human Resources
k) Appointment Recommendation Liquor Operations-Human Resources
I) Acknowledge Resignation Liquor Operations-Human Resources
m) Appointment Recommendation Solid Waste-Human Resources
n) 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
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a) 2017 City Council Priorities
City Administrator McKnight presented the 2017 city council priorities. The city council held a
work session on July 7, 2017 to discuss a wide variety of issues with the intent of formulating
priorities for the remainder of the year. The 2016/2017 priorities were reviewed and the city
council continued to favor these priorities and the progress that has been made in each of the
four areas. The city council wanted to continue the priorities from 2016/2017 with some added
detail to two of the areas. The 2017 priorities include:
1. Development-Encourage the expansion of residential, commercial and industrial
properties.
✓ Support the growth of current businesses through city council and EDA actions
and programs
✓ Increase the number of businesses in the city.
✓ Support development in the Vermillion River Crossings area through city actions
and programs.
✓ Look at areas of additional commercial development as a part of the 2040 camp
plan process.
✓ Encourage the EDA to continue to review and develop programs that enhance
our business community.
✓ Survey residents about what types of businesses they would realistically like to
see as a part of the 2018 community survey.
2. Partnerships-Forge opportunities with existing and new partners.
✓ Work with the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce to increase
member and city participation in Farmington.
✓ Ensure positive working relationships between the city,the chamber and the
Farmington Business Association.
✓ Work with the business community to provide opportunities for partnerships,
sponsorships and more.
✓ Discuss with the Farmington School Board about reengaging the
Intergovernmental Committee with improved sharing of information with all
elected officials.
✓ Continue to build our relationships with Dakota County, our Met Council
representative, out three neighboring townships and our elected stat
representatives.
✓ Partner with our residents on everyday issues, service delivery concerns and the
2040 comp plan development.
3. Financial-Continue to take the steps to make Farmington a city of fiscal excellence.
4. Service Delivery-Endeavor to provide core government services at high quality levels.
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Motion by Bartholomay, second by Craig,to approve the 2017 city council priorities. APIF,
motion carried.
13. City Council Roundtable
Donnelly-Encouraged everyone to visit the Dakota County Fair this week.
Craig-Encouraged residents to read the most recent copy of the city news and recreation guide.
McKnight-Congratulated the Farmington Liquor Stores for the award they received from the
Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association.
Kienberger-Shared that The Legacy of Farmington will be opening on August 21, 2017.
Larson-Thanked everyone involved in National Night Out, shared news about the positive
relationship between the city and the school district, encouraged residents to visit the county
fair and asked everyone to shop local.
14. Executive Session
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Bartholomay,to go into closed session pursuant to Minnesota
Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3a, to conduct the annual performance review of City Administrator
David McKnight. APIF, motion carried.
Present in the closed session were all five city councilmembers, the city attorney and the city
administrator. The closed session started at 8:05 p.m.
Adjourn
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Craig,to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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