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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.05.19 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 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, Parks and Recreation Director Distad, Public Works Director Gehler, Police Chief Rutherford and Finance Director Malecha. 4. Agenda Motion by Craig, second by Bernhjelm,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion carried. 5. Announcements/Commendations a) Police Officer Oath to Officer Megan Chu Police Chief Rutherford introduced new Police Officer Megan Chu. Administrator McKnight administered the police officer oath of office to Officer Megan Chu. 6. Citizen Comments None. 7. Consent Agenda Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt, to approve the consent agenda: a) Approve Minutes of the July 15, 2019 City Council Meeting-Administration b) Accept Resignation Planning Commission-City Council August 5, 2019 Minutes - 1- c) Adopt Resolution R30-2019 Accepting a Donation for Pollution Prevention Day from the Met Council-Public Works d) Approve Final Acceptance and Approval of Final Pay Estimate for the Akin Road Drainage Project-Public Works e) Authorize the Replacement of a Solid Waste Pick Up-Public Works f) Approve Agreement on City Building Emergency Lighting Improvements-Parks g) Approve Agreement Arena Sealant Replacement Project-Parks h) Approve Agreement with Wold Architects and Engineers for Professional Services Schmitz-Maki Arena Improvement Project-Parks i) Adopt Resolution R31-2019 Approving a Gambling Event Permit for the Farmington Firefighters Auxiliary Association-Community Development j) Approve Appointment Recommendation Information Technology-Human Resources k) Approve Appointment Recommendation Fire-Human Resources I) Approve Appointment Recommendation Parks and Recreation-Human Resources m) Approve Appointment Recommendation Fire-Human Resources n) Approve Appointment Recommendation Community Development-Human Resources o) Approve Appointment Recommendation Finance-Human Resources p) Approve Dakota Broadband Credit Card-Finance q) Approve Staff Issued Business Credit Card-Finance r) Approve Bills-Finance APIF, motion carried. 8. Public Hearings None 9. Award of Contract None 10. Petitions, Requests and Communications a) Community Garden Memorandum of Understanding Parks and Recreation Director Distad shared that a resident has approached city staff about creating a community garden. The concept of this resident is different from the community garden currently provided by the school district. Jennifer Lothert approached city staff about a possible community garden in February. Since that time Ms. Lothert, city staff and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission have worked on this issue. A recommendation is being made to the city council to consider using a portion of Evergreen Knoll Park for a community garden starting in 2020. A draft memorandum of understanding August 5, 2019 Minutes -2- between the city and the Community Garden Committee is being recommended for approval by the city council. Councilmember Donnelly asked whom the committee included. Distad stated at this point it is Ms. Lothert but will be expanded if approved. Donnelly also asked why we need an agreement. Distad stated it helps clarify roles. Councilmember Bernhjelm asked if equipment would be locked up at night. Distad stated it would. Councilmember Craig asked who would regulate the harvest. Distad stated that would be up to the committee to determine. Councilmember Hoyt likes the idea and asked who would control any funds associated with the project. Distad stated that would be the committee's responsibility. Motion by Hoyt, second by Donnelly, to approve the memorandum of understanding between the City of Farmington and the Community Garden Committee for the operation of a community garden. APIF, motion carried. 11. Unfinished Business None 12. New Business None 13. City Council Roundtable Donnelly-Welcomed the county fair to Farmington for another year and congratulated his son and new daughter-in-law who were married over the weekend. Craig-Reminded residents about National Night Out that will be held on Tuesday night. Hoyt-Reminded residents of the upcoming Coffee with the City Council event on August 15th McKnight-Reminded the city council of a tour they had scheduled with the Parks and Recreation Commission this week. Larson-Welcomed the fair to Farmington and encouraged residents to shop local. August 5,2019 Minutes -3- Adjourn Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt, to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted Dewsi.ot 2. IVO It David McKnight, City Administrator August 5, 2019 Minutes -4-