HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.26.18 Work Session Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Mayor Larson called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Present-Larson, Bernhjelm, Craig and Donnelly
Absent-Bartholomay
Also Present-Administrator McKnight, Community Development Director Kienberger, Planning
Manager Wippler, Parks and Recreation Director Distad, Human Resources Director Wendlandt
and Communications Specialist Siebenaler
Agenda
Motion by Craig, second by Bernhjelm,to approve the agenda. APIF, motion carried.
Architectural Service Proposal for Build Out of City Hall USDA Space
Parks and Recreation Director Distad presented a proposal from Wold Architects and Engineers
to provide design services, prepare construction and bid documents and provide construction
management of the build out of the space to be leased to the USDA. City staff solicited a bid
from Wold for a number of reasons including the fact that they originally designed city hall.
Councilmember Craig asked if this company has a history of competitive bidding. Distad
responded they did.
Distad reviewed the estimated cost of the contract. Wold is proposing their fee to be 7.5%of
construction costs which is estimated to be$7,125. There will also be approximately$500 in
reimbursable expenses as well.
The city council was in support of working with Wold. This item will be brought to the March 5,
2018 city council meeting for consideration.
Outdoor Pool Demolition Update
Parks and Recreation Director Distad updated the city council on the progress of the city pool
demolition. To date the following steps have been taken:
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✓ Asbestos testing in the bathhouse building and filtration room has been completed and
no asbestos has been found.
✓ Preparation of the outdoor pool demolition specifications were completed through a
team effort of city staff members.
✓ Specifications identify that demolition is requested to be completed between April 1st
and June 1st
✓ Demolition specifications were mailed directly to eight contractors experienced in
demolition with some of the contractors having prior experience with pool demolition.
✓ Demolition specifications were placed on the city website.
✓ Notification was sent out via the city's website to the subscribers of the e-notification
tool on the city's website.
✓ A pre-bid meeting was held at the outdoor pool on Friday, February 16, 2018 and three
contractors attended this meeting.
Quotes for the pool demolition are due on or before Friday, March 2, 2018. The awarding of
the bid will be placed on the March 19, 2018 city council agenda.
City staff is proposing to save the bathhouse portion of the building to be used as a restroom
for the park and shelter.
Councilmembers had questions on how the maintenance of the bathhouse will occur and other
minor issues.
The city council thanked Distad for his work on this project.
Updates to Mission Statement,Tag Line and Logo
Human Resources Director Wendlandt and Communications Specialist Siebenaler presented
information on the city's current mission statement,tag line and logo.
Siebenaler shared a history of the development of the current mission statement and reviewed
recent trends of other cities on their mission statements. In addition a number of other city
taglines and recently updated logos were reviewed.
The city council discussed the pros and cons of mission statements, logos and tag lines. The city
council directed staff to work on potential logo ideas to bring back to the city council for
consideration. If a tag line fits into the new logo at this time that would also be considered.
The city council was not interested in a mission statement at this time.
Accessory Dwelling Unit/Tiny Homes Discussion
Community Development Director Kienberger and Planning Manager Wippler presented
information on accessory dwelling units and tiny homes. There is currently a growing trend for
tiny home living.
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Wippler updated the city council on a number of issues including current rules and examples of
accessory dwelling units,the advantages and disadvantages of accessory dwelling units,
information on tiny homes, how the Minnesota building code plays into these issues and a
number of additional issues to consider.
The city council held a lengthy discussion on this issue, how it is/could impact Farmington and
potential ways to approach the issue. The city council had questions on how this issue is being
handled both regionally and nationally.
The consensus of the city council was to have city staff perform additional research, including
specific city examples, on accessory dwelling units,tiny homes and the Air BNB issues. City staff
will bring this issue back for additional discussions when the research is complete.
City Administrator Update
Administrator McKnight updated the city council on the following items:
✓ Current status of the cleaning of city facilities and potentially moving away from
contracted help to a city staff position performing these duties.
✓ Updated the city council on a residents concerns with snow plowing.
Adjourn
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig,to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted
Dewiel m°
David McKnight, City Administrator
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