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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.16.17 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2017 1. Call to Order Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Pack 119 led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call Present-Larson, Bartholomay, Bernhjelm, Craig and Donnelly Absent-None Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Public Works Director Gehler, Police Chief Lindquist, Community Development Director Kienberger, Parks and Recreation Director Distad, Human Resources Director Wendlandt and Attorney Mongue. 4. Agenda Motion by Bartholomay, second by Bernhjelm,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion carried. 5. Announcements/Commendations a) Acknowledgement of Retiring Officers Sundvall and K9 Bosco Police Chief Lindquist recognized retiring police officers Travis Sundvall and K9 Bosco. b) Administer Police Office Oath to Officer Bobby Lambert Police Chief Lindquist introduced new patrol officer Bobby Lambert. Administrator McKnight administered the police officer oath to Officer Bobby Lambert. 6. Citizen Comments a) Arlyn Lamb, 25145 Chippendale Avenue West addressed the city council about the farmers market. Mr. Lamb is working with the owners of the Farmington Mall and October 16, 2017 Minutes - 1- requested that the city advertise the event on its Facebook page/city website and issue any permits that are required by the city. 7. Consent Agenda Motion by Bartholomay, second by Donnelly,to approve the consent agenda: a) Approve Minutes of the September 18, 2017 City Council Meeting-Administration b) Approve Lease Agreement for Ambulance Station Between Allina Health Systems and the City of Farmington-Administration c) Appointment Recommendation Municipal Services-Human Resources d) Adopt Ordinance 2017-733 Amending Title 3,Temporary Outdoor Exhibiting-Community Development e) Approve Temporary On-Sale License for Knights of Columbus-Community Development f) Third Quarter 2017 New Construction Report and Population Estimate-Community Development g) Acknowledge Retirement Police-Human Resources h) Appointment Recommendation Police-Human Resources i) Approve Seasonal Hiring-Human Resources j) Approve Bills-Finance APIF, motion carried. 8. Public Hearings a) Certification of Delinquent Municipal Services to 2018 Tax Roles Administrator McKnight presented the 2017 delinquent municipal services bills for certification to 2018 property taxes. Notices were mailed on 941 accounts. The grand total for the delinquent accounts was $422,017.66. Residents had until 2:30 p.m. on October 12, 2017 to not incur the $35 certification fee and 8% interest through December 2018. As of the October 12, 2017 deadline the amount of delinquent municipal services bills was down to $265,455.29. Staff has continued the outreach to residents encouraging them to pay on time and making the online and pay by text services easier to use. One resident submitted a written appeal for their delinquent account. Mayor Larson opened the floor to comments from the public. No one wished to comment. Councilmember Bernhjelm asked if interest was charged on delinquent accounts. McKnight responded that a $35 administrative fee and 8% interest through December 2018 are charged to each account. Motion by Bartholomay, second by Craig,to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. October 16,2017 Minutes -2- Motion by Craig, second by Bernhjelm, to adopt resolution R47-2017 certifying delinquent municipal service accounts to the Dakota County Treasurer/Auditor. APIF, motion carried. b) On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor License for Rebel Chef Administrative Assistant Muller presented the on-sale liquor and Sunday liquor license for Rebel Chef. Mayor Larson opened the public hearing. Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Donnelly, to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Bartholomay, second by Bernhjelm,to approve an on-sale liquor license and an on- sale Sunday liquor license for the Rebel Chef located at 953 8th Street. APIF, motion carried. Owner Keith Russell shared information about himself and the restaurant. The city council welcomed Mr. Russell and the Rebel Chef to Farmington. c) 2018 Fee Schedule Administrator McKnight shared with the city council that this item was originally scheduled to be reviewed with the city council at a work session on October 9, 2017. That discussion has been rescheduled for October 30, 2017. A recommendation was made to open the public hearing and continue the hearing to the November 6, 2017 city council meeting. Mayor Larson opened the public hearing. Motion by Bartholomay, second by Donnelly,to continue the public hearing on the 2018 fee schedule to the November 6, 2017 city council meeting. APIF, motion carried. 9. Award of Contract None 10. Petitions, Requests and Communications None 11. Unfinished Business None 12. New Business October 16, 2017 Minutes -3 - a) CDBG Commercial Rehabilitation Grant-Heikkila Studios Community Development Director Kienberger presented the application from Doug and Pam Heikkila of Heikkila Studios for a commercial rehabilitation grant for the building they own at 349 Third Street. City staff has reviewed the application and worked in coordination with the building official and the Dakota County Community Development Agency to recommend approval of a $25,000 grant for necessary improvements to eliminate conditions detrimental to public health and safety. The Economic Development Authority reviewed the application and voted to recommend approval at their September 28, 2017 meeting. Requirements for the program include, but are not limited to,the applicant providing a one to one dollar match, competitive bidding and following the Davis-Bacon Wage Act. The grant will help cover a new roof, brick work and painting. Councilmember Donnelly stated that this is a good program and a great use of these funds. All other city councilmembers agreed. Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig, to approve the CDBG commercial rehabilitation grant agreement between the City of Farmington and Doug and Pam Heikkila (Heikkila Studios) funding the improvements at 349 Third Street. APIF, motion carried. 13. City Council Roundtable Donnelly-Thanked officers Sundvall and Bosco for their service and welcomed Officer Lambert. Bernhjelm-Thanked officers Sundvall and Bosco for their service and welcomed Officer Lambert. Craig-Welcome the Rebel Chef to Farmington. Bartholomay-Reminded residents that winter is approaching and asked them to please adopt a fire hydrant. McKnight-Congratulated Assistant Fire Chief Allbee on earning the Dakota Electric Spirt of Excellence Award. Kienberger-Shared that November 1-7, 2017 is Minnesota Manufacturers Week. Larson-Reminded residents of the liquor store food drive, the wine tasting event scheduled for November 2nd, Turkey Bingo is scheduled for November 11th, thanked those who sponsored October 16,2017 Minutes -4- the Support our Troops Haunted House and thanked Thrivent Financial and all of those involved in the bucket project in support of hurricane relief. 14. Adjourn Motion by Bartholomay, second by Craig, to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted David McKnight, City Administrator October 16,2017 Minutes -5-