HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.20.17 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 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 and Craig
Absent-Donnelly
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Public Works Director Gehler, Parks and Recreation
Director Distad, Human Resources Director Wendlandt, Planning Manager Wippler and
Attorney Mongue.
4. Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Bernhjelm, to approve the agenda as amended removing
item 12a. APIF, motion carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
a) Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik
Dakota County Commissioner Slavik provided an update on activities in Dakota County.
Commissioner Slavik discussed a number of issues including CTIB exit/local transportation sales
tax, road projects, 2018 budget and more.
Mayor Larson inquired about the timing of the county shop leaving Farmington. Slavik stated
that there were a number of other steps that needed to be completed first.
Councilmember Craig asked about the location of the homeless shelter in Dakota County.
Slavik stated it was located in the northern portion of the county.
All councilmembers thanked Commissioner Slavik for his update to the city.
6. Citizen Comments
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a) Jay Haugen, PO Box 412, addressed the city council on the issue of tiny homes.
Mr. Haugen requested that the city council look into the issue of allowing tiny
homes in Farmington and shared his history on the subject and the experience
he has had since purchasing a tiny home.
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Craig,to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the November 6, 2017 City Council Meeting-Administration
b) Approve Minutes of the November 13, 2017 City Council Work Session-Administration
c) Adopt Resolution R52-2017 Approving Polling Places for the 2018 Elections-Community
Development
d) Adopt Resolution R53-2017 Approving a Gambling Event Permit for the Knights of
Columbus-Community Development
e) Approve Seasonal Hiring-Human Resources
f) Approve Out of State School and Conference-IT
g) Approve Sergeant Promotion Police-Human Resources
h) Approve Bills-Finance
APIF, motion carried.
Councilmember Bartholomay asked if we will need to purchase additional portions of the laser
fiche system related to the training request in item 7f.
Human Resources Director Wendlandt stated that we already own the entire package and the
training will allow us to utilize more of this system.
Councilmember Craig asked if the additional knowledge on the system will make us more
efficient. Wendlandt stated it would.
8. Public Hearings
None
9. Award of Contract
None
10. Petitions, Requests and Communications
a) Final Plat and Approval of Development Contract for Regetta Fields
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Planning Manager Wippler presented the revised final plat for the Regetta Fields subdivision
along with the development contract for this project.
The preliminary and final plats were approved by the city council on August 21, 2017. The
approved final plat consists of 61 lots over 24.08 acres. The developer initially requested that
the development be phased, with the first phase consisting of 32 single-family residential lots.
The developer has since decided not to phase the development but to final plat the entire 61
lots.
The new final plat now consists of 61 single-family residential lots. The proposed development
has not changed beyond the elimination of the phasing.
The Planning Commission reviewed the revised final plat on November 4, 2017 and
recommended approval of the final plat with contingencies on a vote of 4-0.
The proposed development contract spells out the requirements for development of this parcel
including timelines to complete the platting process, defining development charges and
addressing construction of the public infrastructure required to serve the development
together with the associated sureties.
The following funds will receive contributions based on the 2017 area charges with the
development:
Water Fund $167,056
Storm Water Fund $169,737
Sanitary Sewer Fund $56,612
Park Improvement Fund $149,290
General Fund $3,355
Street Maintenance Fund $12,085
Credits paid from:
Sanitary Sewer Trunk Fund $162,103
Park Improvement Fund $32,010
The city council and the developer had no questions or comments to add to the topic.
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig, to adopt resolution R54-2017 approving the final plat
for Regetta Fields subject to the following conditions:
1. The satisfaction of all engineering comments related to the construction plans for
grading and utilities.
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2. A development contract between the applicant and the city shall be executed and
security, fees and costs shall be paid. Submission of all other documents required
under the development contract shall be required.
APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Craig,to approve the development contract between the
City of Farmington and Giles Properties, Inc. APIF, motion carried.
11. Unfinished Business
None
12. New Business
None
13. City Council Roundtable
Bernhjelm-Thanked ULI for the work session they held with the city council last week and
wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Craig-Thanked Commissioner Slavik for presenting at the meeting.
Bartholomay-Asked the city council to discuss the tiny homes issues at an upcoming work
session, wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and thanked all of those who make serving and
working with the city a possibility.
Larson-Thanked the community for their support of the recent hurricane relief project,
reminded residents about Toys for Town, reminded residents to check the holiday garbage
schedule, shared that Dazzle Day will return on December 2nd, shared that Small Business
Saturday is November 25th, invited residents to Comp Plan meetings scheduled for December
5th and 7th and encouraged residents to shop local.
14. Adjourn
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Bartholomay, to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. APIF,
motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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