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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.04.19 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2019 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, Donnelly and Hoyt Absent-None Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Finance Director Malecha, Public Works Director Gehler, Community Development Director Kienberger, Police Chief Rutherford, Fire Chief Elvestad, Administrative Assistant Muller,Assistant Engineer Decur and Attorney Jamnik. 4. Agenda Motion by Hoyt, second by Bernhjelm,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion carried. 5. Announcements/Commendations a) Appointment of Gary Rutherford as Police Chief City Administrator McKnight recommended to the city council that Gary Rutherford be appointed as the new Farmington Police Chief. McKnight reviewed his reasons for making this recommendation,the work that Rutherford has done over the past five months as acting chief, the input that was received from the city staff and outside law enforcement professionals and the traits he was looking for in the next chief. City councilmembers took time to thank Chief Rutherford for his work over the past five months and all expressed their support for his promotion to the chief position. Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig,to appoint Gary Rutherford police chief effective Tuesday, February 5, 2019. With the following terms of employment: 1. Placement on the non-union wage scale on D64/71 Step 7, $61.68/hour. February 4, 2019 Minutes -1- 2. Use of a take home squad which is an established practice in the police department. 3. Payment of POST license fee. 4. Payment of FOP Legal Defense Plan cost. 5. Participation in professional development opportunities similar to other department heads including attendance at annual state conferences and every other year attendance at a national conference. 6. Payout of PTO hours to meet non-union PTO cap. The amount of payout will be determined in May 2019 as agreed upon by the police chief and city administrator. Mr. Rutherford will also be eligible for all other benefits provided to non-union employees APIF, motion carried. b) Police Chief Oath of Office Administrator McKnight administered the police chief oath of office to Police Chief Rutherford. Chief Rutherford expressed his appreciation for the support shown to him by the city council, city administrator, police department staff and his family. c) Dakota County Library Update Barb Svoboda from the Farmington branch of the Dakota County Library provided an update on activities to the city council. 6. Citizen Comments a) Response to Mark and Kathy Teisberg-O'Rourke 7. Consent Agenda Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt,to approve the consent agenda: a) Approve Minutes of the January 22, 2019 City Council Meeting-Administration b) Approve Minutes of the January 22, 2019 City Council Work Session-Administration c) Approve 2019 Seasonal Wage Scale-Administration d) Approve Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act Notice of Decision for the Sapphire Lake Development-Public Works e) Approve an Amendment to Tree Injection for Emerald Ash Borer Contract-Public Works f) Approve Curbside Cleanup Day Agreement-Public Works g) Approve Out of State Training-Police h) Approve Position Reclassification Community Development-Human Resources i) Approve Bills-Finance APIF, motion carried. February 4, 2019 Minutes -2- 8. Public Hearings a) 2019-2024 Street Reconstruction Plan Finance Director Malecha shared that at the January 22, 2019 city council meeting a resolution was adopted setting a public hearing to provide an opportunity for feedback on the 2019-2024 Street Reconstruction Plan and proposed bond financing. Tammy Omdahl of Northland Securities reviewed the proposed plan, debt amounts available and the schedule for the bond issuance for the Westview project and the water tower rehab project. The 2019-2024 Street Reconstruction Plan includes the following projects: Project Year Estimated Cost Westview Acres 2019 $4,151,724 Turn Lanes at 225th Street 2022 $144,240 Carver Lane/Backstage Road 2022 $768,511 Spruce Street (RR to Denmark) 2022 $1,616,657 Willow Street/Linden Street 2022 $1,823,784 Second Street/Honeysuckle Lane 2023 $2,420,829 Mayor Larson opened the public hearing. No one in attendance wished to speak on the topic. Motion by Craig, second by Donnelly,to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt, to adopt Resolution R7-2019 approving the 2019-2024 Street Reconstruction Plan. APIF, motion carried. b) Enabling Resolution and Ordinance for the Economic Development Authority Composition Revision Administrative Assistant Muller stated that the city council has requested a change in the composition of the Economic Development Authority (EDA). Currently the EDA is comprised of two city councilmembers,two school board members and three residents. The city council has requested this be amended by changing one school board seat to a resident seat. The new resident seat would be a six-year seat. Mayor Larson opened the public hearing. No one in attendance wished to speak on the topic. Councilmember Bernhjelm clarified that school board members could still apply for one of the resident seats if they lived in Farmington. Administrator McKnight stated that was correct. February 4, 2019 Minutes -3- Motion by Hoyt, second by Bernhjelm,to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig, to adopt Resolution R8-2019 and approve Ordinance 2019-743 revising the composition of the EDA to include two city councilmembers, one school board member and four residents effective February 4, 2019. In addition, Ryan Butterfield is appointed to the EDA for a six-year term effective February 1, 2019. APIF, motion carried. 9. Award of Contract None 10. Petitions, Requests and Communications None 11. Unfinished Business None 12. New Business a) Plans and Specifications/Authorize Advertisement for Bids on the Westview Street and Utility Improvement Project Assistant City Engineer Decur reviewed with the city council the proposed Westview Street and Utility Reconstruction Project. The project details and schedule were reviewed with the city council. Decur shared the results of the most recent neighborhood meeting held in the last week of January. Communication efforts will continue with the neighbors throughout the project. Motion by Hoyt, second by Donnelly, to approve the plans and specifications and authorize the advertisement for bids for the Westview Street and Utility Improvement Project. APIF, motion carried. 13. City Council Roundtable Donnelly-Reminded residents that winter is back and to be aware of city snow removal efforts. Craig-Reminded residents of the city's efforts in snow removal and the impact of our new plow truck February 4, 2019 Minutes -4- Hoyt-Encouraged residents to shovel sidewalks and thanked Barb Svoboda for her presentation on the library. McKnight-Shared with the city council that as a part of the Westview project, the city has again offered the use of city facilities for graduation receptions for those families in this neighborhood at no cost that have an interest. Larson-Reminded residents of the wine tasting scheduled for February 7th, asked residents to clear out fire hydrants and asked residents to shop local. Adjourn Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt,to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted Det A itroiCvilht David McKnight, City Administrator February 4, 2019 Minutes -5-