HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.07.18 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 7, 2018
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-Public Works Director Gehler, Community Development Director Kienberger and
Human Resources Director Wendlandt.
4. Agenda
Motion by Craig, second by Bartholomay, to approve the agenda as amended. APIF, motion
carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
a) American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day
Members of the Farmington American Legion Auxiliary shared information on Poppy Day which
will take place on May 25, 2018.
b) Farmington Liquor Stores Update
Liquor Operations Manager Blair Peterson provided the city council with an update on liquor
store activities. Peterson shared information on 2017 sales increases, 2018 sales to date,
donation drives held to date, wine club events, sponsorships and more.
City councilmembers thanked Peterson for the work that is being done at the liquor stores.
6. Citizen Comments
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a) Nancy Nelson, 18863 Embers Avenue shared information on the Vitals program recently
offered to cities in Dakota County. This program is designed to empower individuals
with special needs and improves communication, safety and interactions with police
and emergency responders. Ms. Nelson was disappointed that Farmington has not
implemented this program and encouraged the city council to make it available in the
city.
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Craig, to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the April 16, 2018 City Council Meeting-Administration
b) Approve Dakota Communications Center Management Control Agreement-
Administration
c) Approve Out of State Training-Administration
d) Approve Temporary Storage Agreement-Administration
e) Adopt Resolution R18-2018 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorize
Advertisement of Bids for Construction of City Hall USDA Lease Space-Parks
1) Approve Electrical Work in Evergreen Knoll Park-Parks
g) Declare Surplus Property-Fire
h) Acknowledge Retirement Fire Department-Human Resources
i) Acknowledge Retirement Fire Department-Human Resources
j) Approve Seasonal Hiring-Human Resources
k) Approve Bills-Finance*
APIF, motion carried.
*A bill to Veridian Weapon Technologies in the amount of$12,995 was removed from the list of
bills.
8. Public Hearings
a) On Sale Liquor License Amendment for El Charro Mexican Restaurant LLP
Administrative Assistant Muller presented an on sale liquor license amendment for El Charro
Mexican Restaurant located at 120 Elm Street. The owner is adding two partners to the
business and going from an LLC to an LLP. The change in ownership requires a name change to
the on sale liquor license and a public hearing. The application has been reviewed and
approved by the police department.
Mayor Larson opened the public hearing. No one in attendance wished to speak on the
subject.
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Bernhjelm,to closed the public hearing. APIF, motion
carried.
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Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig,to approve an on sale liquor license change in
ownership and name change to El Charro Mexican Restaurant LLP, located at 120 Elm Street.
APIF, motion carried.
9. Award of Contract
None
10. Petitions, Requests and Communications
a) 2017 Human Resources Annual Report
Human Resources Director Wendlandt presented the 2017 Human Resources Annual Report to
the city council. The department is made up of human resources, payroll, information
technology, communications and cable communications.
Wendlandt shared information on the work completed by the department in 2017 including
recruitments, employment legal obligations including pay equity, workers compensation,
regional safety group formed, IT projects, increased efforts in communications, web domain
changes, continued negotiations on cable franchise agreements and more.
City councilmembers thanked Wendlandt for the work performed in the department in 2017.
11. Unfinished Business
None
12. New Business
None
13. City Council Roundtable
Craig-Thanked the American Legion Auxiliary representatives for sharing information on their
program.
Bartholomay-Thanked Ms. Nelson for sharing information on the Vitals program.
Kienberger-Last week was national small business week and he thanked all of the small
businesses owners in the city.
Larson-Shared information on the Farmers Market, thanked the high school for allowing him to
present to civics classes again this year, congratulated the high school military enlistees for
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2018, reminded residents of two Memorial Day events coming up and encouraged residents to
shop local.
Adjourn
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Bernhjelm,to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. APIF,
motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
Dava markt
David McKnight, City Administrator
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