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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18,2017
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, Craig and Donnelly
Absent-Bernhjelm and Bartholomay
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Finance Director Hanson, Public Works Director Gelhler,
Police Chief Lindquist, Fire Chief Larsen, Human Resources Director Wendlandt and Attorney
Jam nik.
4. Agenda
Motion by Craig, second by Donnelly,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion
carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
a) Recognition of Finance Director Robin Hanson
Administrator McKnight shared with the city council that Robin Hanson would be retiring rom
her position as Finance Director on September 22, 2017. Hanson has been the key staff p rson
in the financial health improvement that the city has experienced over the past five years. Her
dedication to help planning for the long term best interest of the city has been tireless.
McKnight thanked Hanson for her five years of service to the city and wished her well in hr
future endeavors.
Mayor Larson and Councilmembers Craig and Donnelly all thanked Hanson for her service and
dedication to the city and were very grateful for the help she has provided throughout th
years.
b) Administer Police Office Oath to Officer Ellen Harrison
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Police Chief Lindquist introduced new patrol officer Ellen Harrison.
Administrator McKnight administered the police officer oath to Officer Ellen Harrison
c) Presentation of Stork Award
Patty McCally of Allina Health attended the meeting to present stork awards to a number bf
police officers, firefighters and ambulance personnel. On July 23, 2017 police, fire and
ambulance were called to the Marthey residence where Jenae Marthey was in labor. Shortly
after city personnel arrived Noah Marthey was born.
McCally and Marthey presented stork awards to Farmington Police Officers Dane Tukua and
Chris Lutz; Farmington Firefighters Jim Larsen, Dan Strumberger, Benny Van Cleve, Steve
Endres; Allina Paramedics Shane Kinney and Andrew Righnerson; and family members Josh
Marthey and Landon Marthey.
6. Citizen Comments
None
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Craig, second by Donnelly, to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the September 5, 2017 City Council Meeting-Administration
b) Approve Minutes of the September 11, 2017 City Council Work Session-Administration
c) Acknowledge Retirement Finance Department-Human Resources
d) Acknowledge Resignation Police Department-Human Resources
e) Approve Seasonal Wage Schedule-Human Resources
f) Appointment Recommendation Police Department-Human Resources
g) Approve Extension of Vermillion River Crossings Third Additional Final Plat Submittal-
Community Development
h) Approve Bills-Finance
APIF, motion carried.
8. Public Hearings
None
9. Award of Contract
a) Rambling River Center Roof Replacement Project
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Administrator McKnight presented the bids for the Rambling River Center roof replacement
project. Six vendors were contacted about the work with three bids being submitted. The
original low bid was rejected because the contractor did not meet city insurance requirem nts.
The second low bid in the amount of$66,375 was received from Roofing, Inc. out of Fores
Lake. With the age of the roof some additional work may need to be performed once the Id
roof is removed. If the amount exceeds the balance of the estimated $70,000 project estimate,
the projects for the remainder of 2017-2018 will be reviewed to find the funding.
Councilmember Craig inquired about the 15 year warranty and if it should be longer. Staff
responded that there is a concern about the additional cost of longer warranties and the
likelihood of contracts being around that many years in the future. Staff will review the length
of the warranty on future roof projects.
Motion by Donnelly, second by Craig, to approve a contract with Roofing, Inc. in the amount of
$66,375 for the roof replacement project at the Rambling River Center. APIF, motion carried.
10. Petitions, Requests and Communications
None
11. Unfinished Business
None
12. New Business
None
13. City Council Roundtable
Donnelly-Harvest season is upon us and asked that drivers be extra careful around tractors on
the roads.
Craig-Attend the recent wine tasting event and encouraged residents to attend.
Jamnik-Thanked Robin Hanson for her work over the past five years.
McKnight-Shared information on two upcoming opening events at the Legacy of Farmington.
Wendlandt-Thanked Robin Hanson for her work over the past five years.
Larson-Thanked Robin Hanson for her work,thanked the liquor stores for the recent wine
tasking event and encouraged residents to shop local.
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14. Adjourn
Motion by Donnelly, second by Craig,to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m. APIF, motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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