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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.15.19 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 15, 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-Finance Director Malecha, Public Works Director Gehler, Community Development Director Kienberger, Police Chief Rutherford, Fire Chief Elvestad, Parks and Recreation Director Distad, Human Resources Director Gabbard and Attorney Jamnik. 4. Agenda Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion carried. 5. Announcements/Commendations a) Proclaim Earth Day Mayor Larson proclaimed April 22, 2019 as Earth Day in Farmington. 6. Citizen Comments a) Amber Henrikson-19833 Denali Way-Thanked the city council for the time to speak on this issue. Shared her experience dealing with willows and what she has learned about dealing with this issue. Willow removal needs to be planned while protecting the water as well. The city has only cut willow to this point which causes other issues. Residents have put in significant time and financial resources on this issue. b) Holly Bernatz-4538 198th Court West-Shared why the residents have cleared willow around the water. She shared her experience with willows on her property. Stated that city staff worked with her in 2014 and told her what she should do to deal with this April 15,2019 Minutes - 1- issue. She is scared that she has to defend what she was told she could do. She invests hours each week to deal with this issue. Concerned the city does not have the staff and resources to deal with this issue. Residents want to help on this issue. c) Jeff Forga-19846 Devrey Path-Family has always wanted to live on the water. When they bought their property in 2009 the shoreline was all willows and thistle. They have worked on this issue over the years removing willow and thistle. They now have a shoreline of wild flowers and natural creatures. He wants the city to understand the time and dollars it takes to keep the shoreline clean and livable. d) Scott Bernanz-4538 198th Court West-They have nearly 200 signatures on an active petition. They have four specific action items to they want to see including maintaining the 24 acres of water for recreational use, access from their property lines, continuing independent maintenance of the shoreline and protecting the walking paths. They are not about taking sides amongst the neighbors. Differing opinions are okay and should be expressed if they exist. He hopes, if they exist, that the come forward at the neighborhood meeting. e) Gerald Biasing 19845 Denallis Way-Thanked the city council for listening and requested that following the presentation the group wants to hear from those with differing views and from the city. Requests copies of any table notes before residents leave. Would like a projected timeline on the project. f) Jane Henrikson-19833 Denali Way-It is not safe to use the walking paths due to the willows. Thankful her parents have worked on the willow issue on her property. She loves living and playing on the lake with her friends and siblings. g) Response to Mr. Greg Kelcher 7. Consent Agenda Motion by Hoyt, second by Bernhjelm, to approve the consent agenda: a) Approve Minutes of the April 1, 2019 City Council Meeting-Administration b) Approve Minutes of the April 8, 2019 Work Session-Administration c) Approve Bills-Finance d) Acknowledge Resignation Fire-Human Resources e) Acknowledge First Quarter 2019 and New Construction Report and Population Estimate- Community Development f) Acknowledge Body Camera Audit-Police g) Adopt Resolution R20-2019 Accepting a Donation from Happy Harry's Furniture to the Rambling River Center-parks h) Approve Out of State Training-Police April 15, 2019 Minutes -2- i) Approve 2019 Sewer Lining Design Contract-Public Works j) Approve Agreement to Construct Prairie Pines Park and Marigold Park Concrete Playground Borders and Bench Pads-Parks k) Approve Final Acceptance and Final Pay Estimates for Embry Avenue Drainage Project- Public Works I) Approve Joint Powers Agreement for a Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off with Dakota County-Public Works m) Approve 2018 Interfund Transfers-Finance n) Adopt Resolution R21-2019 Accepting a Donation-Fire Department o) Adopt Resolution R22-2019 Accepting a Donation-Fire Department p) Adopt Resolution R23-2019 Accepting a Donation-Fire Department APIF, motion carried. 8. Public Hearings None 9. Award of Contract a) Prairie Pines Trail and Basketball Court Construction Project Parks and Recreation Director Distad reminded the city council of the pedestrian and bike facilities and a full court basketball court that are scheduled to be constructed in Prairie Pines Park. The work involves constructing a trail around the perimeter of the main park area that will provide accessible trail connections to the basketball court and playground equipment. City staff solicited quotes from ten pavement contractors for the trail and basketball court project. Six contractors submitted quotes for the project. Radloff Blacktopping Inc. submitted the low quote in the amount of$86,000. This project will be paid for out of the Park Improvement Fund. The project is coming in slightly under budget. Councilmember Bernhjelm liked to see the park improvements occurring in the community. Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt,to approve a contract with Radloff Blacktopping Inc. in the amount of$86,000 to construct trails and a full basketball court in Prairie Pines Park. APIF, motion carried. 10. Petitions, Requests and Communications a) Fairhill Estate at North Creek Preliminary Plat, Final PUD Plan, Fairhill Outlots Final Plat and Development Contract April 15,2019 Minutes -3- Community Development Director Kienberger presented the Fairhill Estate of North Creek Preliminary Plat, Final PUD Plan, Fairhill Outlots Final Plat and Development Contract. The summary of the project includes: Mil Homes of Minneapolis, LLC and True Gravity Ventures, LLC have submitted a preliminary plat and Final Planned Unit Development [PUD] plan for the Fairhill Estate at North Creek development as well as a final plat for the same property titled Fairhill Outlots. The subject property consists of 91.01 acres and is generally located at the southwest intersection of 190th Street W and Trunk Highway 3. The property is part of an existing Planned Unit Development and master plan that was approved in 2008 that encompasses the almost 1,000 acres of property commonly known as Fairhill. The original Planned Unit Development was approved just prior to the real estate recession. It has been almost 11 years since the original Planned Unit Development was approved and being that housing markets have shifted this development attempts to deal with evolving consumer preferences. It should be noted that the Alternative Urban Areawide Review(AUAR)for the entire 1,000 acres of Fairhill was updated in early 2017. Planning Division Review Applicants: Mil Homes of Minneapolis, LLC 5354 Parkdale Drive#10 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 and True Gravity Ventures, LLC 12800 Whitewater Drive#10 Minnetonka, MN 55343 Attachments: • Preliminary Plat- Fairhill Estate at North Creek • Final PUD Plan for Fairhill Estate at North Creek • Fairhill Outlots Final Plat • Location Map-aerial • Plat Resolution April 15, 2019 Minutes -4- • Development Contract Location of Property: Southwest intersection of 190th Street W and Trunk Highway 3. Area Bounded by: 190th/195th Street W to the north,Trunk Highway 3 to the east, residential development within Empire Township to the south, railroad and floodplain to the west. Existing Zoning: The property is largely zoned R-2 (Low/Medium Density Residential) with the north east portion of the property being zoned Medium Density Residential. The property is part of an existing Planned Unit Development that was approved in 2008. DISCUSSION Preliminary Plat and Final PUD Plan The applicants are requesting approval of a preliminary plat and Final Planned Unit Development plan for the Fairhill Estate at North Creek. The Preliminary Plat consists of 244 single-family residential lots spread over 91.01 acres for a density of 2.68 units per acre. In addition,the preliminary plat contains 21 outlots. The outlots largely contain park (both public and private), open space, storm water facilities, wetlands and gas line easement. Lot Sizes and Setbacks As shown on Sheet C3.08, the development can be broken down into six focus areas each with its unique lot configuration and size. A description of the focus areas is provided below: • Focus area la, located in the northeast portion of the site on the west side of the main entrance road (Colonial Trail), will consist of lots with a minimum square footage of 9,425 and lot width of 65 feet. The front yard setback will be a minimum of 30 feet to front loaded garage, 12 feet to the porch, and 20 feet to living space. The side yard setback will be a minimum of 6 feet on an interior side lot line and 12 feet on a corner lot. The rear yard setback will be 35 feet to living space with a 10-foot setback for accessory space. • Focus area 1b, located in the northeast portion of the site east of Colonial Trail and bordered by Cloverleaf Way, will consist of lots with rear garage access(off of Clematis Lane). The minimum square footage of these lots will be 6,240 with a minimum lot width of 52 feet. The front yard setback will be a minimum of 12 feet to the porch and 15 feet to the living space. Side yard setbacks will be a minimum of 5 feet on an interior side lot line April 15, 2019 Minutes -5- and 12 feet on a corner lot. The rear yard setback will be 25 feet to the rear loaded garage, 15 feet to living space, and 10 feet for an accessory space. • Focus area 1c, located in the very northeast corner of the development bordering the north and west sides of Cloverleaf Way, will consist of lots with a minimum square footage of 6,240 square feet and minimum lot width of 52 feet. The front yard setback will be a minimum of 25 to the front loaded garage, 12 feet to the porch, and 15 feet to the living space. Side yard setbacks will be a minimum of 5 feet on an interior side lot line and 12 feet on a corner lot. The rear yard setback will be a minimum of 15 feet to the living space and 10 feet for an accessory space. • Focus area 2a, located in the southeast portion of the development will consist of lots with a minimum square footage of 7,800 and minimum lot width of 65 feet. The front yard setback will be a minimum of 20 feet to the front loaded garage, 12 feet to the porch, and 15 feet to the living area. Side yard setbacks will be a minimum of 6 feet on an interior side lot line and 12 feet on a corner lot. The rear yard setback will be a minimum of 15 feet to the living space and 10 feet for an accessory space. • Focus area 2b, located through the center of the development from north to south, will consist of lots with a minimum square footage of 6,000 and lot width of 50 feet. The front yard setback will be a minimum of 20 feet to the front loaded garage, 12 feet to the porch, and 15 feet to the living area. Side yard setbacks will be a minimum of 5 feet on an interior side lot line and 10 feet on a corner lot. The rear yard setback will be a minimum of 15 feet to the living space and 10 feet for an accessory space. • Focus area 2c, located on the west side of the development, will consist of lots with a minimum square footage of 4,800 and lot width of 40 feet. The front yard setback will be a minimum of 20 feet to the front loaded garage, 12 feet to the porch, and 15 feet to the living area. Side yard setbacks will be a minimum of 5 feet on an interior side lot line and 10 feet on a corner lot. The rear yard setback will be a minimum of 15 feet to the living space and 10 feet for an accessory space. The applicants are proposing to deviate from the city's standards for minimum lot width and area requirements within certain focus areas. These deviations will have to be addressed as part of the Planned Unit Development Agreement with the Phase 1 final plat. Additionally, reduced setbacks (both front and side yard setbacks in certain focus areas) are being requested as part of this development. The reduced setbacks will have to be addressed in the Planned Unit Development Agreement with the Phase 1 final plat as well. Transportation April 15,2019 Minutes -6- The main access to the development will come from 190th Street W (road labeled Colonial Trail on the site plan) Right-of-way has been provided at the southern boundary of the preliminary plat for a future access to this development from the south when that property (which is in Empire Township) develops. Additionally, right-of-way has been provided for a future connection to 194th Street. A physical connection will not be immediately made to 194th Street and access to this road will not be allowed to the general public but will act as an emergency access. The physical connection to 194th Street W will be made when the city and Empire Township agree that the connection for general traffic is needed or warranted. There will be four typical street sections throughout this development. They are: • Typical Street Section with Surmountable Curb with a 66-foot right-of-way with sidewalk on one side. The road in this street section will be constructed to a width of 32 feet. • Typical Street Section with Surmountable Curb with a 60-foot right-of-way with sidewalk on one side. The road in this street section will be constructed to a width of 28 feet. • Typical Street Section with Surmountable Curb with a 50-foot right-of-way with no sidewalk. The road in this street section will be constructed to a width of 28 feet. • Typical Street Section with Surmountable Curb with a 50-foot right-of-way with sidewalk on one side. The road in this street section will be constructed to a width of 28 feet. On street parking will be allowed on one side of each of these road sections. Parks, Trails and Sidewalks As shown throughout the Final Planned Unit Development plans,the development contemplates a community park in the central portions of the plat. Additionally,the plans call for 3 private parks. The private parks can be found on the western side of the development. Trails and sidewalks can be found throughout the development. Staff is working with the development team to see if a trail connection can be made from where the proposed trail ends in the gas easement north up to the right-of-way of 190th Street W and over to the main entry way. There are elevation issues that make this connection challenging. Utilities April 15,2019 Minutes -7- A water service currently exists near the northwest corner of the site and will be extended into this development. Sanitary sewer is located on the west side of the railroad, south of 195th Street. The sanitary sewer line will have to be extended under the railroad in order to service this development. The city and developer are in process of obtaining the necessary permits to cross the railroad property with the sewer line. Landscape Plan The Landscape Plan for the development (Sheet L1.00 of the Final Planned Unit Development plan) shows the installation of boulevard trees. The City Code currently does not allow for the installation of boulevard trees expect for on boulevard approved tree routes, of which none are identified within this development. City Code does require the installation of lot frontage trees (trees to be planted on private property). Staff is comfortable with allowing boulevard trees within this development provided the maintenance responsibility for these trees falls on the Home Owners Association [HOA]. This will have to be addressed in all HOA documents as well as the Planned Unit Development Agreement. The types of trees to be planted throughout the development are: • Sienna Glen Maple • Common Hackberry • Skyline Honey Locust • Kentucky Coffeetree • Swamp White Oak • Burr Oak • Boulevard Linden • Discovery Elm • Norway Spruce • Black Hills Spruce • Austrian Black Pine • White Pine April 15, 2019 Minutes -8- Phased Development As shown on Sheet No. C3.00 of the Final Planned Unit Development plan, development of the property will occur over 5 phases with the initial phase generally comprising the central and northeastern portions of the property. Fairhill Outlots Final Plat The applicants are requesting review and approval of the Fairhill Outlots final plat. This is a final plat for the subject property that consists entirely of outlots. The final plat contains a total of 4 outlots (A through D). This final plat is necessary to accommodate certain land transactions that must occur for the development to proceed forward. Planning Commission Review The Planning Commission reviewed the Fairhill Estate at North Creek preliminary plat, Final PUD Plan and the Fairhill Outlots Final Plat and held a public hearing on April 9, 2019. The Planning Commission made a recommendation of approval of the aforementioned applications with a vote of 4-0. The recommendation of approval was contingent upon the following: 1. The approval of a Planned Unit Development Agreement at the time of Final Plat for Phase 1. 2. The submission of construction plans for grading and utilities that are acceptable to the City Engineer. Development Contract Also attached for council's consideration is the development contract for the Fairhill Outlots final plat. The Development Contract spells out the requirements for the public improvements which include crossing the railroad with the sanitary sewer, erosion and sediments control, site grading, storm water treatment, and surveying and staking. The Development Contract also specifies the associated securities and escrows that are required for these public improvements. Councilmember Hoyt asked about private parks on city streets. Kienberger shared that this was a part of the agreement with the developer as a part of the PUD. Councilmember Craig asked how many lots will be in phase one and the timeline for development. Rob Walcholz from True Gravity Ventures explained the types of homes that will be available in phase one. April 15,2019 Minutes -9- Councilmember Bernhjelm asked if city staff is comfortable with the deviations included in the PUD. Kienberger stated that staff is comfortable bringing these recommendations forward tonight. Bernhjelm asked about communication with Empire Township on the future connection at 194th Street. Kienberger stated that communications have occurred as a part of this process and will continue at the EFPAC meetings. Bernhjelm asked how communications are done with potential buyers on issues that fall under a homeowner's association. Walcholz stated they have experience in this area and shared how there is a master association and smaller associations underneath. These issues are communicated to the residents and are recorded with land records. Councilmember Donnelly asked if the city has input on what goes into the private parks. Parks and Recreation Director Distad stated that the city does have input in this process. Donnelly asked if we have other developments with private parks. Distad stated that East Farmington has private parks. Mayor Larson thanked city staff for all of their work in this process. It has taken a lot of time and thanked the developers as well. Motion by Donnelly, second by Hoyt,to adopt Resolution R24-2019 approving the Fairhill Estate Preliminary Plat, Final PUD Plan and the Fairhill Outlots Final Plat, subject to the following contingencies: 1. The approval of a Planned Unit Development Agreement at time of Final Plat for Phase One. 2. Submission of construction plans for grading and utilities that are acceptable to the City Engineer. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig,to approve the development contract and authorize its execution subject to agreed upon final revisions by the attorneys and staff. APIF, motion carried. Mayor Larson thanked the Seed family for everyone they have done for the community. 11. Unfinished Business None 12. New Business April 15, 2019 Minutes - 10- a) Awarding the Sale of$1,645,000 General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2019A Finance Director Malecha shared with the city council that competitive bids were received today on the Westview reconstruction project and the water tower reconstruction project today at Northland Securities. Tammy Omdahl of Northland Securities shared with the city council that six bids were received on this project. Omdahl shared that the city received a bond rating upgrade as a part of this bond issuance to AA+. There were three main factors for this upgrade: 1. Growing economy in the community 2. Very strong financial management 3. Low debt burden today and projected into the future The city's formalization of its long term financial plan is an important part of this upgrade. AA+ is one notch below the top rating of AAA. Mayor Larson expressed his happiness for the city receiving this upgrade at this time. The bids received today with Hilltop Securities being the low bid. The amount of the bond was reduced because they were bid with a premium. The city did very well today. Councilmember Donnelly was very happy to see the bond rating upgrade. Councilmember Bernhjelm asked about comparisons to other cities. This information will be shared with the city council. Councilmember Craig was excited about the bond rating upgrade. Mayor Larson stated it was great news and a perfect storm for the city today. Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt,to adopt Resolution R25-2019 awarding the sale of $1,645,000 General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2019A to Hilltop Securities. APIF, motion carried. 13. City Council Roundtable Donnelly-Thanked city staff and Northland for their work on the bond rating upgrade and financial plan. April 15,2019 Minutes - 11- Bernhjelm-Thanked residents for attending the meeting and setting an example for productive discussions. Encouraged residents to continue to engage with the city council. Thanked the fire department for the Easter egg hunt event. Thanked everyone for their work on the bond rating upgrade. Craig-Thanked residents for attending the meeting. Hoyt-Likes the engagement of the residents on issues. Thanked residents who spoke at the meeting tonight. Thanked Girl Scout Troop 16829 for inviting him to speak at a public speaking badge class. Thanked the fire department for the invite to recent training. Kienberger-Reminded everyone of the upcoming state of the city address. Distad-Reminded residents of the Arbor Day tree planting event and an upcoming Bike Pedestrian Plan open house. Larson-Thanked residents for attending the meeting and for their respectful behavior. Reminded residents that clean up days start this weekend. Was happy to see the city receive the safe city award. Encouraged residents to shop local. Adjourn Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig, to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted 2,4‘4401g. i"o David McKnight, City Administrator April 15,2019 Minutes -12-