HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.04.17 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 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
Absent-None
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Public Works Director Gehler, Parks and Recreation
Director Distad, Human Resources Director Wendlandt, Police Chief Lindquist, Municipal
Services Director Reiten, Liquor Operations Manager Peterson, Administrative Assistant Muller
and Attorney Jamnik.
4. Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Donnelly,to approve the agenda. APIF, motion carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
a) Farmington Liquors 360 Communities Farmington Food Shelf Presentation
Liquor Operations Manager Peterson shared with the city council the results of a recent
fundraising drive Farmington Liquors held to benefit the 360 Communities Farmington Food
Shelf. The stores were able to raise $5,972 for the food shelf. Kris Akin and Trent Wood from
the 360 Communities Food Shelf thanked the liquor store for their donation and shared
information on the food shelf.
b) Promotion Ceremony for Police Sergeant Andrew Bellows
Police Chief Lindquist introduced Sergeant Andrew Bellow who was recently selected for
promotion to the position of sergeant. Sergeant Bellows has been with the police department
since 2002 and has served as a field training officer, worked on the drug task force and is a use
of force instructor. Sergeant Bellows wife pinned his new sergeant bars on his uniform.
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6. Citizen Comments
a) Kim Walton, 19933 Dover Drive, addressed the city council on the fence located
at the intersection of 195th Street and Embers Avenue. She agrees with the
current city code and would like to see the fence meet current code.
b) Lauren Ellis, 600 Park Drive, addressed the city council about the planned closing
of the city pool. She believes the pool is a great asset to the children of the
community and would like to see it kept open.
c) Kathy Ellis, 600 Park Drive, addressed the city council about the planned closing
of the city pool. She believes the pool is a community asset and not everything is
about money.
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Bernhjelm,to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the November 20, 2017 City Council Meeting-Administration
b) Accept Resignation Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission-Parks
c) Approve 2017 Tree City USA Recertification-Engineering
d) Approve Various License and Permit Renewals-Community Development
e) Appointment Recommendation Finance-Human Resources
f) Approve Seasonal Hiring-Human Resources
g) Approve Out of State Training-Police
h) Approve Dakota County Electronic Crimes Task Force Joint Powers Agreement-Police
i) Approve City Credit Card Changes-Finance
j) Approve Bills-Finance
APIF, motion carried.
8. Public Hearings
a) 2018 License Renewals
Administrative Assistant Muller presented the 2018 license renewals for on-sale liquor licenses,
on-sale Sunday liquor licenses, on-sale wine licenses, club licenses and therapeutic massage
licenses to be considered as a part of the public hearing. The police department has reviewed
and approved licenses for the following establishments:
On-Sale Liquor and On-Sale Sunday
• This Little Piggy Catering Inc. 22280 Chippendale Avenue West
• Bourbon Butcher 20700 Chippendale Avenue West, Suite 15
• Carbone's Pizza and Sports Bar 10 North Eighth Street
• Celts Pub and Grill 200 Third Street
• El Charo Mexican Restaurant 122 Elm Street
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• Farmington Lanes 27 Fifth Street
• Gossips Bar and Grill 309 Third Street, Suite 1
• Las Enchiladas 18500 Pilot Knob Road, Suite A
• Long Branch Saloon and Eatery 309 Third Street
• Pizza Man 409 Third Street
• Rebel Chef 953 Eighth Street
• The Mug 18450 Pilot Knob Road
Club Licenses and On-Sale Sunday
• VFW Club Post 7662 421 Third Street
On-Sale Wine and On-Sale Intoxicating Malt Liquor
• Wengs Kitchen 115 Elm Street
Therapeutic Massage
• Denson Malone, Touch of Soul 18556 Pilot Knob Road, Suite 202
Mayor Larson opened the public hearing on the 2018 license renewals. No one in attendance
wished to comment.
Motion by Craig, second by Donnelly, to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig, to approve the on-sale liquor, on-sale Sunday liquor,on-
sale intoxicating malt liquor, on-sale wine, club and therapeutic massage licenses for the
businesses listed above. APIF, motion carried.
9. Award of Contract
None
10. Petitions, Requests and Communications
None
11. Unfinished Business
None
12. New Business
a) 2018 Final Budget and Tax Levy
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Administrator McKnight presented the 2018 final budget and tax levy for city council
consideration. The 2018 budget development process has taken six months and has included
five public work sessions.
The proposed 2018 General Fund budget includes:
2017 Budget 2018 Proposed %Change
Licenses and Permits $397,615 $410,411 3.22%
Intergovernmental Revenue $847,432 $886,636 4.63%
Charges for Services $601,950 $560,000 (6.97%)
Fines and Forfeitures $40,000 $35,000 (12.50%)
Investment Income $23,005 _ $31,000 34.75%
Miscellaneous $47,385 $43,775 (7.62%)
Transfers In $1,150,350 _ $1,196,376 4.00%
TOTAL REVENUE $3,107,737 $3,163,198 1.78%
Administration $726,999 $825,486 13.55%
Human Resources $294,176 $330,831 12.46%
Finance/Risk Management $740,102 $732,495 (1.03%)
Police $4,330,234 $4,451,333 2.80%
Fire $1,145,404 $1,188,352 3.75%
Community Development $725,021 $801,427 10.54%
Engineering $685,908 $705,474 2.85%
Municipal Services $1,278,532 $1,313,175 2.71%
Parks and Recreation $1,324,772 $1,282,696 (3.81%)
Transfers Out $952,372 $999,744 4.98%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $12,203,490 $12,631,013 3.50%
Revenues Under Expenditures ($9,095,753) ($9,467,815) 4.09%
Fiscal Disparities $2,136,834 $2,187,003 2.35%
General Fund Levy $6,958,919 $7,280,812 4.93%
Debt Levy $3,037,903 $3,231,373 10.71%
Use of Fund Balance to Lower $0 ($150,000) NA
Debt Levy
Net Debt Levy $3,037,903 $3,213,373 5.78%
2018 Net Tax Levy $9,996,822 $10,494,185 4.98%
McKnight stated that the city council set the 2018 preliminary tax levy at$10,494,185 on
September 5, 2017. This amount included the use of$150,000 in fund balance dollars to bring
down the 2018 levy.
The proposed tax levy increase is a result of:
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HR Cost Increases $227,101
Debt Levy Increases $325,470
Miscellaneous Increases $94,883
Use of Fund Balance ($150,000)
TOTAL $497,366
McKnight reviewed the budget increases by department, specifically detailing the reasons for
changes in the Administration, Community Development, HR/IT and Parks and Recreation
budgets.
The debt levy increase for 2018 is a result of the decision made in issuing the 2013 CIP bond on
the Akin Park Estates and Henderson Addition reconstruction projects. Repayment of the
bonds was set up in a tiered structure that peaks in 2018.
The proposed tax levy for 2018 impacts each property differently depending on a number of
factors. The average residential property in Farmington will see a market value increase of
6.69%for 2018 with an average value of$236,107. The proposed tax levy would mean an
average increase of$48.62 on a residential property.
McKnight also reviewed non-general fund budgets briefly and shared the highlights of these
budgets that were reviewed in detail with the city council at the October 30, 2017 city council
work session. Budget highlights included:
• EDA-Similar to previous budgets but not general fund transfer in 2018.
• Park Improvement-Revenue of$85,000 in 2018 with $10,000 from Local Government
Aid dollars and $75,000 from liquor store profits.
• Liquor Stores-Similar projections from previous year.
• Storm Water-A planned fee increase of 3% is included for 2018 as a part of the three
year rates cycle and the purchase of a street sweeper is included in the budget.
• Water-The planned purchase of a plow/dump truck is included in the budget.
• Sanitary Sewer-Estimated fees from the Met Council were less than anticipated for next
year.
• Solid Waste-The planned purchase of a new waste hauler is included in the budget.
The financial health of the city continues to improve. The city has reached the city council fund
balance goal of 40%at the end of 2016, the city received a bond rating upgrade from AA-to AA
in 2015 and the development of multiple capital improvement plans are leading to a solid 2030
financial plan.
Councilmember Bartholomay asked about the continued reduction in fines and forfeitures.
McKnight stated staff uses a five year look back on the actual numbers collected when
determining budget numbers. Police Chief Lindquist stated that the city is seeing fewer arrests
for crimes that previously included significant fines.
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Mayor Larson opened the floor to public input. No one in attendance wished to speak.
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Donnelly, to adopt resolution R55-2017 adopting the tax levy
for collection in 2018. APIF, motion carried.
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Donnelly,to adopt the 2018 budget. APIF, motion carried.
13. City Council Roundtable
Donnelly-Shared that budget decisions are always difficult but we try to do what is best for the
city.
Bernhjelm-Welcomed @BAT to the community.
Craig-Shared that she is very proud of how this community helps each other and shared
information about a volunteer opportunity at Operation Christmas Child in Lakeville.
Distad-Thanked the Farmington Youth Hockey Association for their work in bringing the
Minnesota Wild Youth Spotlight Game to Farmington last week.
Larson-Thanked all of the board and commission members for attending the thank you
reception last week, shared information on the 2040 Comp Plan meetings this week, asked
residents to check the holiday garbage schedules, shared information on Toys for Town and
encouraged residents to shop local.
14. Adjourn
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Bernhjelm, to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m. APIF,
motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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