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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 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, Bernhjelm, Craig and Donnelly
Absent-Bartholomay
Staff Present-Community Development Director Kienberger, Human Resources Director
Wendlandt, Planning Manager Wippler and Attorney Jamnik.
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) Joshua Hoyt, 19873 Escalade Way discussed his concerns with the recent data
request related to the former police chief. He obtained 21 emails in regards to
the police chief, an issue raised by a resident related to fireworks, the acting
police chief, the police department culture and the recent separation
agreement. Mr. Hoyt had concerns about one of the emails having a redacted
email recipient and wanted to know why this occurred. These are the words of a
city councilmember and he has serious concerns with this issue. He wants to
move on but has concerns about a city councilmember talking to someone we do
not know on this matter. Mr. Hoyt asked for the resignation of Councilmember
Bartholomay and if he does not resign he asked that Councilmember
Bartholomay abstain from any votes related to the police department.
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7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig,to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the September 4, 2018 City Council Meeting-Administration
b) Approve 2018-2019 Farmington High School Hockey Game Rental Agreement-Parks
c) Adopt Resolution R38-2018 Approving a Gambling Event Permit for the Farmington
Firefighters Auxiliary Association-Community Development
d) Authorize Granting of Easement the Federal Aviation Administration for Dewatering
System Project-Community Development
e) Appointment Recommendation Fire Department-Human Resources
f) Acknowledge Resignation Municipal Services-Human Resources
g) Approve Bills-Finance
APIF, motion carried.
8. Public Hearings
None
9. Award of Contract
None
10. Petitions, Requests and Communications
None
11. Unfinished Business
None
12. New Business
None
13. City Council Roundtable
Donnelly-Thanked the Northfield Hospital for helping out with an issue.
Craig-In regards to the comments made by Mr. Hoyt tonight she stated that looking at the
emails involved in this situation do not tell the entire story. Some of this is being taken out of
context.
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Larson-Reminded residents that the Dakota County Regional Chamber is sponsoring a candidate
forum on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and encouraged residents to shop local.
Executive Session
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig, to go into closed session to discuss labor negotiations
pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.03. APIF, motion carried.
Present in the closed session were the four city councilmembers, Attorney Jamnik, Human
Resources Director Wendlandt and Community Development Director Kienberger.
Adjourn
Mayor Larson brought the meeting back into open session and adjourned the meeting at 7:45
p.m. APIF, motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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