HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.02.90 Council Packet AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
APRIL 2, 1990
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES
a. March 14, 1990
b. March 19, 1990
4. CITIZENS COMMENTS
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Set Public Hearing - Therapeutic Massage License
6. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. Farmington Elementary Students' Earth Day Proclamation
b. Proclaim Earth Week/Earth Day
7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Ordering Feasibility Report - Dakota County Estates 6th
b. Cat/Animal Control Ordinance
c. Resolution Approving MHFA 1st Time Homebuyers Program
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Project 89-1 - Accept Bids and Award Contract/Easements
b. Co-op Fertilizer Plant and Grain Bins
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Boulevard Parking
b. Change to Farmington Trail and Preserve
c. Approve Grading Plan for Pine Knoll Park
d. Approve Revised Park Dedication Ordinance
e. Arena Concession Stand Improvements
f. Sewer and Water Utility Refund - Peterson Flooring
g. Dakota County Haulers Contract
10. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Set Compensation Meetings
11. CONSENT AGENDA
a. School/Conference Request - Level I HAZMAT Instructor Course
b. School/Conference Request - Firefighter I Training
c. School/Conference Request - State Fire School
d. "4M Fund" Resolution
e. Fire Fighter Clothing Allowance
f. Capital Outlay Request - Public Works Paint Striper
g. Appoint Audrey Rother to Senior Center Advisory Council
h. School/Conference Request - Public Works
i. Capital Outlay Request - Landscaping at City Hall
j . Approve Payment of the Bills
12. ADJOURN
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
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ITEM NO.
NAME: Larry Thompson
DEPARTMENT: Administration
DATE: March 26, 1990
MEETING DATE: April 2, 1990
CATEGORY: Unfinished Business
SUBJECT Proposed Cat Ordinance and Review of Animal Ordinance
EXPLANATION: Per Council directive
REFERENCE MATERIAL/RESPONSIBILITY: Memo/Proposed Ordinance - Dan Siebenaler
REFERRED TO: (NAME) DEPARTMENT:
Larry Thompson Administration
Dan Siebenaler Police
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MEMO TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Animal Control
DATE: March 29 , 1990
Regarding the discussion of a cat ordinance at the council
meeting of March 19 , 1990 , Shelly Cummins talked with me
after she read the newspaper account. She stated her intention
for appearing before the council was for an , "Animal Nuisance
Ordinance. " She is not interested in an ordinance requiring
licensing and leashing cats.
Also in conjunction with this discussion on animal control , I was
asked to compile some statistics on dog complaints received by
the police department. They are as follows .
In 1989 , 12 written warnings were given on dog complaints. The
majority of the complaints are handled with a verbal warning
given to the dog owners at the time that the call is answered by
the police.
The City of Farmington was billed for 47 dog pick ups by the
Animal Control Warden , Bob McAllister.
Dog licenses purchased in 1989 totaled 76 .
The police answered 51 barking dog complaints and 64 complaints
of dogs running at large, in 1989 .
If you have any questions or concerns , please contact me.
Daniel M. Siebenaler
Chief of Police
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cc : Larry Thompson
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM NO.
NAME: Shelly Cummins
DEPARTMENT: 18040 180th Court West
DATE: March 6, 1990
MEETING DATE: March 19, 1990
CATEGORY: Petitions, Requests and Communications
SUBJECT: Adopt Ordinance Regarding Keeping Cats Restrained or Confined
EXPLANATION: Self explanatory.
REFERENCE MATERIAL/RESPONSIBILITY: Letter - Shelly Cummins
REFERRED TO: (NAME) DEPARTMENT:
Larry Thompson Administration
Dan Siebenaler Police
SIGNATURE
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March 6, 1990
Mayor Babe Kuchera
City Council Members
Farmington City Hall
Farmington, MN 55024
Re: Proposal for Cat Ordinance - Request to be on Agenda on March 19
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
Although you may know me from my involvement with the composting and
incineration issues, I have recently become personally aware of a
serious cat problem in my neighborhood.
I own a dog and am expected to keep my dog on a leash when he is
outside. He is a dog I am very fond of; that I keep in the house;
that I am presently putting through dog obedience training and who is
a terrible barker and that barks even more incessently when he sees
these cats perched on our deck or outside in our yard. At least I do
not subject my neighbors to his barking. However, I have had numerous
encounters with cats belonging to my neighbors - on two occasions
finding a cat not only locked up in my garage overnight, but finding
the little presents it leaves behind for me to clean up. Today this
same cat was perched above the garage door in my garage loft and
hissed at me as I walked to my own car. This cat scared me enough
that I didn ' t want to go out into my own garage.
I will speak to my neighbors tonight and let you know on the 19th what
their responses were. There are many, many cats and dogs in this
neighborhood and I believe that because these same owners have dogs
that they seem to be able to keep either penned or on a leash or in
their own homes, that it is not too much to ask these same owners to
follow the same rules for their cats.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter.
Si cerely,
Shelley T. Cummins
18040 180t Court West
Farmington, MN 55024
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM NO. (ij
NAME: Larry Thompson er
DEPARTMENT: Administration
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DATE: March 20, 1990
MEETING DATE: April 2, 1990
CATEGORY: Ordinances and Resolutions
SUBJECT: Approving MHFA First Time Homebuyers Program
EXPLANATION: Self explanatory
REFERENCE MATERIAL/RESPONSIBILITY: Memo - Larry Thompson
REFERRED TO: (NAME) DEPARTMENT:
Larry Thompson Administration
Wayne Henneke Finance
Karen Finstuen Administration
Jerry Henricks EDC/HRA
SIGNATURE
MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
SUBJECT: MHFA FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM
DATE: MARCH 29, 1990
Attached please find a letter outlining an MHFA First Time Homebuyers Program.
Staff has been aware of this program for some time, but as noted on the first
page of the letter, Dakota County cities were not eligible. I have just been
informed that Farmington will become eligible in the near future, and there
apparently is still funding available.
Based on the information received, the only feasible option is 2e(1) (Page 3) ,
because of the 5% leverage requirements under 2(c) and 2e(2) . Option 2b will
require a great deal of staff time complying with the demonstration requirements.
Presently the only subdivision seeking certification under HUD Affordable Home
Program (AHP) is Dakota County Estates.
The program does not pose any financial or legal risk to the City and will offer
housing opportunities to first time homebuyers who would not qualify under con-
ventional financing. I would therefore recommend the Council approve an appli-
cation for the program identifying Dakota County Estates as the program area.
If other subdivisions qualify, the application can be amended.
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cc: Jerry Henricks
Kari Gill
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MEMO TO: Minnesota City Officials
FROM: Michael Haley
Director of Home Mortgage Programs
DATE: February 13, 1990
RE: Announcement and Requests For Proposals, The
Minnesota Communities Program
The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) is pleased to both announce and
request proposals for The Minnesota Communities Program (MCP). Through the
MCP, MHFA is offering access to $7 million in below market interest rate mortgage
financing to assist communities throughout the state in meeting local housing
objectives that are consistent with certain statewide'housing goals. The MCP has
been designed to enable communities throughout the state to use MHFA resources in
a cooperative effort to address both local and statewide housing concerns.
Except as provided herein below, all communities throughout the state are eligible to
submit proposals under this program. However, all selected communities are
expected to be active administrators and stewards in the program, and must be able to
demonstrate capacity to do so. Communities that either operate or have access to
active mortgage revenue bond or mortgage credit certificate programs are ineligible to
participate in the MCP, as one of the primary objectives of this program is to provide for
a broader distribution of such resources through the state. Specifically, the cities of
Minneapolis, St. Paul, East Grand Forks, and all communities in Washington and
Dakota counties, are ineligible to participate at this time.
If you wish to develop and submit a proposal, you may do so at any time. MHFA will
accept and process proposals on a "pipeline" basis and provide funding for approved
proposals as such resources are made available.
The Minnesota Communities Program: One of the primary objectives of MHFA is to
provide affordable mortgage financing for low and moderate income first time
homebuyers through The Minnesota Mortgage Program. The funds under The
Minnesota Mortgage Program are raised through the sale of tax exempt mortgage
revenue bonds. A "pocket guide" describing the requirements of The Minnesota
Mortgage Program including borrower and property requirements, a description of the
mortgage etc, is enclosed herein.
The MCP provides selected communities with access to funds raised under The
Minnesota Mortgage Program. Besides first mortgage loans originated under The
Minnesota Mortgage Program, all selected communities also have access to the
MHFA Homeownership Assistance Fund (HAF), which provides modest income
borrowers with monthly payment assistance and/or downpayment assistance through
400 Sibley Street, Suite 300, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 (612) 296.7608 Telecopler (612) 296.8138
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an interest free, graduated payment second mortgage loan. HAF is funded through
appropriations from the State Legislature.
MHFA will also be happy to work with communities to accommodate unique individual
MCP components or concepts. In particular, MHFA will attempt to assist communities
that wish to employ,borrower and/or mortgage subsidy mechanisms other than HAF.
Under the MCP, communities are required to work with a mortgage lender that
currently participates in The Minnesota Mortgage Program to originate mortgage
loans. Local lenders may not participate in the MCP only. If a community wishes to
submit a proposal under the MCP, but there is no local lender participating in The
Minnesota Mortgage Program, MHFA will be happy to work with the community toward
recruiting a mortgage lender that does participate in The Minnesota Mortgage
Program.
Neither communities nor participating lenders are rQquired to pay fees to participate in
the MCP.
Selection Criteria: To be eligible for selection under the MCP, projects must meet the
following criteria:
1. The community must demonstrate that its proposed project or program is
economically viable in that it is likely that the funds requested may be employed
to achieve the purposes of the proposal within the term specified in the contract
between the community and MHFA.
2. The community must provide adequate documentation that its proposed project
or program meets one or more of the following:
a. The project or program may provide for rehabilitation of existing housing
stock within the community. For communities which specifically define
the area(s) to be rehabbed, the standard of minimum rehab is an
average of 10% of the property sales price. If the program addresses
rehabilitation throughout the community ("scattered sites"), then each
property financed must involve a rehab amount equal to the 10%
standard.
b. The proposal may establish a "rollover housing" program. Under such
programs, buyers must meet all regular program requirements, but it also
requires that sellers meet certain requirements. Specifically, sellers must
live in a household of no more than two persons where at least one of the
persons must be over 60 years of age. Homes to be sold under such
programs must be existing homes over two years old which are occupied
by the sellers. "Rollover" programs provide an inducement for young
families to purchase homes that are being sold by "empty nester"
households, This allows for more efficient utilization of the facilities that
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already exist in certain neighborhoods such as schools, parks,
playgrounds, etc.
Proposals under this criteria must demonstrate a need for such a
program, and provide information on the approximate number and
percentage of the community's housing stock which falls into the "empty
nester" definition, its location, and the proximity of the previously noted
support facilities.
c. The project or program .may address specific economic development
needs within the community. Such projects must demonstrate a need for
mortgage funds due to bonafide immediate housing needs brought about
by current economic development (e.g. a housing shortage due to
current business expansion as opposed to a desire for housing to attract
new business). In such proposals, leverage funds in an aggregate
amount of 5% of the property sales prices are required from outside
sources.
d. The project or program identifies and addresses specific low income
housing needs within the community. Under such projects or programs,
borrower incomes may not exceed the adjusted income limits under HAF
for the area of the state in which the community is located (see the
enclosed "pocket guide"). In such proposals, leverage funds in an
aggregate amount of 5% of the property sales prices are required from
outside sources.
e. The project may address the production of affordable, newly constructed
housing, without targeting economic development needs (criteria c,
above) or low income homebuyers (criteria d, above); simply by meeting
one of the two categories noted below:
SI If the new construction project is located in a subdivision, or if it
involves funding more than 6 units under this proposal, prior
approval through the Department of Housing and Urban
Development's (HUD) Affordable Housing Program (AHP) is a
requirement. In the Affordable Housing Program, HUD works
cooperatively with communities and builders/developers to plan
innovative new construction which results in direct cost savings to
the homebuyer. Inclusion under the Affordable Housing Program
assures that both the builder/developer and the community have
taken specific cost reduction steps in the development and building
process. To obtain specific program information, contact Ms.
Frances O'Neill at HUD's Minneapolis field office at (612) 370-3053.
Given the processing time for an Affordable Housing Program
project, a proposal under the MCP may be submitted and processed
subject to acceptance under the Affordable Housing Program. A
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contract for the MCP may be executed upon preliminary indication
from the Minneapolis HUD office that the project qualifies under the
Affordable Housing Program, and the MCP contract would be
conditioned upon said final approval. No mortgage loans for newly
constructed homes may be processed under the MCP until such
acceptance is received from HUD.
(In the past, MHFA has provided mortgage financing for current
Affordable Housing Program projects. If a project that has
previously received financing under the Affordable Housing .
Program is to be submitted under the MCP, the community that
wishes to submit the proposal should contact MHFA for further '
instructions.)
(2) If the new construction project involves six or fewer scattered sites,
the community has the option of participating in the HUD Affordable
Housing Program or of providing leverage funds equal to 5% of the
sales price. These leverage funds must result in a direct subsidy to
the buyer, such as a reduction in sales price, buyer payment
subsidy, etc.
3. As noted above, the community must identify a lender that is currently
participating in The Minnesota Mortgage Program to originate mortgage loans
under the MCP. The lender must be both capable of making and willing to
make FHA, VA, insured and uninsured conventional, and HAF loans under the
MCP.
Ordinances and/or local building codes must be in place prior to the origination of
mortgages under the MCP unless changes are necessary to obtain Affordable
Housing Program status.
MHFA acknowledges that the selection criteria for the program are rigorous. However,
given the limited financial resources that MHFA may currently dedicate to the MCP, the
program was designed to assist communities that are meeting a specific set of public
policy goals pertaining to affordable housing.
Selection Process: Upon receipt of a proposal under the MCP, MHFA will process the
proposal to verify compliance with the selection criteria above. Determination of
whether a specific proposal complies with the selection criteria shall be at the sole
discretion of MHFA.
Communities may develop and submit a proposal under the MCP at any time.
MHFA shall endeavor to immediately fund all acceptable proposals, However, should
MHFA receive requests for funds exceeding the resources currently available for the
MCP, MHFA will provide for selection of proposals through a lottery process.
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Acceptable proposals not selected through the lottery will be placed in priority position
for funding as funds are made available for the program.
MCP Funds Access; MHFA is currently making $7 million available under MCP. The
initial interest rate for funds offered under the MCP shall be 7.95% per annum.
However, a specific interest rate is not guaranteed for the duration of the MCP. MHFA
may, at its option, replace the funds currently available under the MCP with funds at a
different interest rate which may be lower or higher than the previous interest rate.
However, all mortgage loans in process at mortgage lenders at that time are
guaranteed the interest rate offered at the time of application. The maximum term for
each mortgage offered under the MCP is currently 25 years.
All funds under the MCP are placed into two "commitment pools" for the program - the '.
Restricted MCP Commitment Pool and the Unrestricted MCP Commitment Pool. Upon s.
selection into the MCP, a community may receive up to $500,000 in Restricted MCP
Commitment Pool funds exclusively for its use for a 150 day period. No other
community may use these funds for this period. At the end of the 150 day period,
uncommitted funds are placed in the Unrestricted MCP Commitment Pool. They
remain available to the community for which they were initially set aside, but not
exclusively.
As is implied above, the Unrestricted Commitment Pool is comprised of funds that
either have been specified by MHFA for this pool, have not been committed to
communities under the Restricted MCP Commitment Pool, or were previously set %
aside for communities under The Restricted MCP Commitment Pool but the 150 day
time period has elapsed. If more than $500,000 is needed for a particular project or
program, a community may reserve additional loans from the Unrestricted MCP
Commitment Pool up to a cumulative program maximum of $1 million (Restricted set-
aside usage plus funds used from the Unrestricted Pool). .Of course, during the period
that a community has a set aside under the Restricted MCP Commitment Pool, it may
not reserve funds from the Unrestricted Commitment Pool until the Restricted
Commitment Pool set aside has been used.
Of the $7 million in funds initially available under the MCP, $6 million is eligible to be
set aside in the Restricted MCP Commitment Pool, and $1 million will be held back for
use in the Unrestricted MCP Commitment Pool. Each proposal under the MCP must
include a request for not less than $200,000 in mortgage loan funds, and must note
anticipated fund usage from the Unrestricted Pool, if any.
The Agency will negotiate the term of the contract with the participating community
based upon the nature of the request, the needs of the community, and the financial
requirements of the Agency. Every effort will be made to accommodate the requests of
the community as to contract term.
Procedures are to be established by which communities may refer borrowers to
participating mortgage lenders under the MCP. Lenders will be required to reserve
each loan at MHFA by telephone upon borrower application. After the telephone
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reservation, a specified term will be established during which each mortgage loan
must be processed and delivered to MHFA for purchase.
Marketing/Publicity: Upon acceptance into the MCP, MHFA will provide marketing
assistance and support to the community to enhance the probability of program
SUCCPSS..
Proposal Submission: To be accepted under the MCP, communities must submit the
following in prescribed form:
1. The Minnesota Communities Program Request for Proposal, MHFA Form
MCP 89-1 (enclosed), and related supporting documentation; and
2. A letter from a mortgage lender currently participating in The Minnesota'
Mortgage Program affirming that it will originate loans under the MCP
and that it has the willingness and capacity to originate all types of
mortgage loans under the MCP.
Technical Assistance; As the MCP is a new program, communities will have many
questions about the MCP and developing proposals. MHFA staff is happy to assist in
any way we can. For questions, concerns and additional information, please call
MHFA Housing Development officer._ 9 t,io at (612) 297-3129 or May-k uI mQn
at (612) 296-8840.
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AGENCY MINNLSOEA 1990
Tt£Tt0 TO: 7`tinnesota City Off iciafs
Fit011: Michael gafey
director of 1lome I lortgage Programs
DATE: February 13, 1990
RE: The 9`tinnesota Communities Program
The Ttinnesota {ousing Finance Agency announces a new funding
phase for the I tinnesota Communities Program (TtWP). The rtcP
offers Agency resources in the form of a set-aside of first-time
homebuyer mortgage bond funds to be targeted to meet locally
defined housing objectives.
Some of the key features of this latest offering are:
- Ttortgage funds will be made available at a 7.95%I fixed rate,
over a 25 year term.
- Each community may apply for up to $1 million in funding
during this phase ($500,000 on a guaranteed set-aside).
- The period of set-aside has been increased under the TtCP to a
5 month period.
- The Agency has authorized more flexibility in eligible new
construction program criteria.
- We have added a "rollover" housing component to the program
selection criteria for existing homes. This can help to
encourage the sale of homes from seniors to younger families.
1Th annual percentage rate is 8.55X.
400 Sibley Street, Suite 300, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 (612) 296-7608 Telecopier (612) 296-8139
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- The homeownership Assistance Fund is available to lower
income applicants to provide subsidies toward downpayment
and toward their monthly housing payments.
We feet that these improvements will allow more communities than
ever to take advantage of this opportunity and design unique
programs to meet their housing needs.
Enclosed in this packet, you will find a detailed program
description letter and a MCP Request for Proposal OUP). Complete
this 12.JP in detail, and forward to 113-CPA. to complete your
application for funding.
9`U{1 A staff is readily available, should you need assistance in
completing your PST, or if you have specific questions on the
Ttinnesota Communities Program. tjou can reach us, toll-free, by
dialing 1-800-652-9747, and ask for the "home" extension. Simply
inquire about the 9'tinnesota Communities Program.
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM NO.
NAME: Daniel M. Siebenaler
DEPARTMENT: Police
DATE: March 23 , 1990
MEETING DATE: April 2 , 1990
CATEGORY: New Business
SUBJECT: Boulevard Parking
EXPLANATION: Memo of March 23 , 1990
REFERENCE MATERIAL/RESPONSIBILITY: See Memo
REFERRED TO: (NAME) DEPARTMENT:
Larry Thompson Administration
Gerald Henricks EDC/HRA
_ Department Heads
SIGNATURE
MEMO TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Boulevard Parking
DATE: March 23 , 1990
For many years the City of Farmington has experienced a
continuing problem of boulevard parking in the area between
the railroad tracks and 4th Street, along Hwy 50.
For at least the past 5 years , the enforcement policy has
been to enforce boulevard parking only when vehicles encroached
on sidewalks. This action allowed pedestrians unobstructed
passage along sidewalks and relatively unobstructed vision for
2nd and 3rd Street access to Hwy 50.
During that time period , area car dealers have been warned
repeatedly about encroachment on the sidewalk.
In response to increased traffic volumes MN DOT redesigned the
intersections of 2nd and 3rd Streets at Hwy 50 to allow turn
lanes. This action forced traffic in both directions to travel
at the extreme right edge of the roadway . In changing the con-
figuration and traffic patterns the line of sight for 2nd and
3rd Street traffic onto Hwy 50 became even more critical . As
I pointed out earlier we are all aware of the increased traffic
volume on Hwy 50 and the accompanying problems .
During the past several months the problem of boulevard parking
and encroachment on sidewalks has become significant. We have
received numerous complaints from motorists and citizens
regarding the hazardous traffic conditions created by this
encroachment.
Over the past several years repeated verbal warnings have not
solved the problem of obstructed sidewalks. The problem of
boulevard parking has been pushed to the extreme causing hazard-
ous traffic condictions.
On March 23 , 1990 , the Farmington Police Department initiated a
one day written warning program along Hwy 50.
The entire length of Hwy 50 from Division Street to Hwy 3 was
checked and written warnings were issued for all vehicles parked
on the boulevard. It should be noted that the only encroachment
on boulevards was between the railroad tracks and 4th Street .
Mayor and Council
March 23 , 1990 Page 2
This is significant in that this is the same area redesigned
by MN DOT. The highest traffic density intersections with
Hwy 50 (2nd and. 3rd Streets ) are the only ones affected by
boulevard parking violations.
As a result of this written warning campaign, the City has been
approached by several business representatives who have been
using the boulevard. Their concern is that if boulevard parking
is not allowed , their businesses will be jeopardized.
It is my intent to bring this item to the April 2nd meeting
of the City Council for discussion.
It is my hope that a Council Policy can be developed in regard
to this enforcement.
I would suggestthat Council members take time to observe the
conditions in this area to better prepare for this discussion.
If you have any comments or questions , feel free to contact me
at your convenience.
CD ' , / !
Daniel M. Siebenaler
Chief of Police
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cc : L . Thompson
Dept . Heads
J . Henricks
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM NO. I ;
NAME: Karen Finstuen
DEPARTMENT: AdministrationC-/i)(4E '/
DATE: March 26, 1990
MEETING DATE: April 2, 1990
CATEGORY: Consent Agenda �
SUBJECT: Capital Outlay Request - Landscaping at City Hall
EXPLANATION: Self Explanatory
REFERENCE MATERIAL/RESPONSIBILITY: Capital Outlay Request - Karen Finstuen
(Plan available in our office)
REFERRED TO: (NAME) DEPARTMENT:
Larry Thompson Administration
Tom Kaldunski Public Works
Jim Bell Parks and Recreation
Wayne Henneke Finance
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REQUEST FORM
CAPITAL OUTLAY PURCHASES
DEPARTMENT Administration DATE OF REQUEST March 26, 1990
ITEM(S) TO BE PURCHASED Landscaping
AMOUNT PROVIDED IN ORIGINAL/ADJUSTED 1990 BUDGET : $ 3,000
AMOUNT REMAINING AS OF DATE OF REQUEST : $ 3,000
QUOTATIONS RECEIVED:
1 . VENDOR City Staff DATE AMOUNT $ 3,000
2 . VENDOR DATE AMOUNT $
ATTACH QUOTATIONS, IF VERBAL QUOTES, EXPLAIN BELOW
COMMENTS :
City staff will do all of the work and plantings will be purchased from various
local nurseries. We are hoping to complete all work during the Spring planting
season to be ready for Celebrate Minnesota 1990 deadlines and Mountain Dew Days.
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