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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.16.18 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JULY 16, 2018 1. Call to Order Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Jack Hetland of Troop 116 led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roil Call Present-Larson, Bernhjelm, Craig and Donnelly Absent-Bartholomay Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Finance Director Malecha, Public Works Director Gehler, Parks and Recreation Director Distad, Community Development Director Kienberger, Human Resources Director Wendlandt, Planning Manager Wippler and Attorney Mongue. 4. Agenda Motion by Bernhjelm,second by Craig,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion carried. 5. Announcements/Commendations None 6. Citizen Comments a) Carrol Westenberg of 501 Linden Street shared his concerns with the city council on the condition of the streets in the city, provided some examples of issues on Linden Street, shared concerns about the area near Kemps and encouraged the city to take pride in our streets. 7. Consent Agenda Motion by Craig, second by Bernhjelm,to approve the consent agenda: a) Approve Minutes of the June 18, 2018 City Council Meeting-Administration b) Approve Minutes of the June 29, 2018 Special City Council Meeting-Administration July 16, 2018 Minutes - 1- c) Approve Minutes of the July 9, 2018 City Council Work Session-Administration d) Approve Amendment to the Fire Fighting Service Agreement Between the City of Farmington and Eureka Township-Administration e) Adopt Resolution R25-2018 Accepting a Donation from Dale Henry-Parks f) Approve a Joint Powers Agreement between Dakota County, the City of Farmington and the Dakota County Drug Task Force for Pharmaceutical Drug Disposal Program-Police g) Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Corinthian Lodge#67-Community Development h) Approve Resolution R26-2018 Appointing 2018 Primary Election Judges-Community Development i) Adopt Resolution R27-2018 Approving a Gambling Event Permit for Ducks Unlimited- Community Development j) Approve Communication Site Lease Agreement with Sprint-Public Works k) Approve Development Contract for Sackett Properties (821 Third Street)-Public Works I) Approve Professional Services Contract with KLM Engineering, Inc. for the Municipal Campus Water Tower Refurbishment Project and Amendment to the 2018 Water Fund Budget-Public Works m) Adopt Resolution R28-2018 Accepting a Donation from Katherine Bradock-Fire n) Authorize the Purchase of Equipment-Fire o) Approve Seasonal Hiring-Human Resources p) Approve Bills-Finance APIF, motion carried. 8. Public Hearings None 9. Award of Contract None 10. Petitions, Requests and Communications a) Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning of Property Legally Described as Outlot A,Tamarack Ridge 4th Addition. Planning Manager Wippler presented a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning of property generally located south of County Road 66 and west and north of Cascade Drive adjacent to Roundbank. The subject property is legally described as Outlot A,Tamarack Ridge 4th Addition. The comprehensive plan amendment is to change the 2030 land designation for the one-acre parcel from commercial to high density. The rezoning request is to change the zoning of the property from B-1 (Highway Business)to R-5 (High Density Residential). The surrounding properties are comprised of commercial and townhomes. July 16, 2018 Minutes -2- The applicant would like to construct an apartment complex on the site. The concept plan shows an apartment building consisting of 36 units over three phases. Councilmember Donnelly stated this is a good use of the property and reminded the applicant there are additional steps to go in this process. Councilmember Craig asked for clarification on the parking. Wippler stated this is an issue the applicant will need to work on to meet city requirements. Mayor Larson asked about the timeline for the project. Wippler stated that the applicant wanted to get through this step before moving on to the next phase of the project. Motion by Donnelly, second by Craig, to approve Resolution R29-2018 amending the 2030 Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the one-acre parcel legally described as Outlot A Tamarack Ridge 4th Addition from commercial to high density and approve Ordinance 2018-739 rezoning the one-acre parcel legally described as Outlot A Tamarack Ridge 4th Addition from B-1 (Highway Business) to R-5 (High Density Residential). APIF, motion carried. 11. Unfinished Business a) Rambling River Center Plaza Schematic Design and Funding Strategy Contract Community Development Director Kienberger shared with the city council updated information on the proposed scope of work that HKGi has submitted on the Rambling River Center Plaza schematic design and funding strategy contract. The city council discussed this item at the July 9, 2018 work session. Kienberger shared a revised proposal from the July 9th work session including a proposal to partner with BKBM Engineers to coordinate a site survey and complete the schematic design cost estimates. HKGi will deliver the schematic design drawing package, phasing plan for improvements and a comprehensive funding strategy. HKGi has recent fundraising experience with the cities of Fridley, Elk River, Chaska and Mound. The revised contract amount is proposed at$19,300 due to the requested elimination of the three dimensional rendering initially proposed. Councilmember Craig asked for clarification on the cost related to BKBM's role in the project. Kienberger stated they checked with HKGi and the proposed amount of$19,300 is inclusive of all costs. Councilmember Bernhjelm asked if the recent experience of HKGi in other cities related to fundraising. Kienberger responded it did to all of the examples provided in the memo. July 16, 2018 Minutes -3- Craig asked about the cost of the other city projects HKGi has worked on. Parks and Recreation Director Distad stated one of the projects is a multi-million dollar project in Elk River Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig,to approve the contract with HKGi to complete schematic design work and develop a funding strategy for the implementation of the Rambling River Center Plaza. APIF, motion carried. 12. New Business a) Community Development Annual Report Community Development Director Kienberger presented the Community Development Department annual report. Some of the items reviewed included work the department performs, permits and inspections performed in 2017, ePermits, 2040 Comp Plan work, code enforcement, new and expanding businesses in the city, residential subdivision work, the downtown redevelopment plan, EDA work and some businesses who have purchased land in Farmington for their future locations. Councilmember Bernhjelm thanked Kienberger for his presentation and noted the progress the city is making in the expansion of commercial properties. 13. City Council Roundtable Donnelly-Was happy to see Farmington included in the top 10 communities to live in for families. Bernhjelm-The city is still looking for election judges. Craig-Shared that on July 31, 2018 the March On event will take place at FHS and thanked two individuals who made donations to the city. Mongue-Reminded the city council that the annual city administrator performance reviews are due on July 20, 2018. Larson-Encouraged residents to shop local. Adjourn Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig,to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted July 16, 2018 Minutes -4- Dim,141 2. i i& David McKnight, City Administrator July 16, 2018 Minutes -5-