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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3, 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, Community Development Director Kienberger, Parks and
Recreation Director Distad, Public Works Director Gehler, Police Chief Rutherford, Fire Chief
Elvestad, Finance Director Malecha and Attorney Jamnik.
4. Agenda
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion
carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
a) Oath of Office and Badge Pinning of Fire Officers
Fire Chief Elvestad introduced three firefighters who were recently promoted to new positions.
Administrator McKnight swore in Deputy Chief Matt Price, Captain Brian Hanson and Lieutenant
Caleb Bolton.
6. Citizen Comments
None.
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Hoyt, second by Bernhjelm, to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the August 12, 2019 Special City Council Meeting-Administration
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b) Approve Minutes of the August 12, 2019 City Council Work Session-Administration
c) Adopt Resolution R33-2019 Accepting a Donation from Happy Harry's Furniture to the
Rambling River Center-Parks
d) Approve Contract Schmitz-Maki Arena Railings Modification Project-Parks
e) Award Contract for 2019 Trail Replacement-Public Works
f) Award Contract for 2019 Mill and Overlay Projects-Public Works
g) Adopt Ordinance 2019-747 Amending Title 2, Chapter 11, Section 3 of the Farmington
City Code Regarding the Heritage Preservation Commission Powers and Duties-
Community Development
h) Adopt Resolution R34-2019 Assigning the Powers and Duties of the Heritage
Preservation Commission to the Planning Commission-Community Development
i) Approve Position Adjustment-Human Resources
j) Approve Appointment Recommendation Information Technology-Human Resources
k) Acknowledge Financial Review for the Month Ending June 20, 2019-Finance
I) 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
a) Preliminary 2020 General Fund Budget and Tax Levy
Finance Director Malecha presented the preliminary 2020 General Fund budget and tax levy for
consideration. The city council must approve the preliminary tax levy by September 30th each
year.
The city council discussed the 2020 General Fund budget and tax levy and work sessions in
June,July and August. The proposed budget and tax levy include:
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2019 Budget 2020 Proposed Increase (Decrease)
Budget
Revenues $3,199,486 $3,406,372 6.47%
Expenditures $13,007,794 $13,637,563 4.84%
Fiscal Disparities $2,225,003 $2,240,813 0.71%
General Fund Levy $7,583,305 $7,990,378 5.37%
Debt Levy $3,212,460 $2,805,387 (12.67%)
Net Tax Levy $10,795,765 $10,795,765 0.00%
The proposed 2020 budget and tax levy includes funding for human resources and benefits
costs for four union contracts and non-union staff. Funding is also included for one new
position, a deputy police chief.
Revenues are projected to increase 6.47% in 2020. Of note in this area are building permit
revenue that is projected to increase $75,100 and local government aid that will increase by
$13,649.
Department budget changes for 2020 include:
2019 Budget 2020 Proposed Increase (Decrease)
Budget
Administration $881,322 $907,162 2.93%
Human Resources $336,447 $349,226 3.80%
Finance/Risk Mgmt $739,736 $781,389 5.63%
Police $4,480,057 $4,677,813 4.41%
Fire $1,267,885 $1,445,410 14.00%
Comm Development $908,890 $1,018,418 12.05%
Engineering $747,170 $794,635 6.35%
Municipal Services $1,373,556 $1,439,078 4.77%
Parks and Recreation $1,231,593 $1,278,576 3.91%
Transfers $1,041,138 $945,856 (9.15%)
TOTAL $13,007,794 $13,637,563 4.84%
Malecha reviewed increased fiscal disparity amounts and the reduced amount of debt
payments in 2020.
Malecha reviewed areas that are still underfunded including pavement management,trail
maintenance, building maintenance and more.
Councilmember Donnelly was happy to see services continued to be provided with no levy
increase. Thanked the city council and staff for their work on the budget and levy.
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Councilmember Craig was happy to see everyone on the same page with not increasing the tax
levy. Thanked city staff for their work.
Councilmember Hoyt appreciated seeing no increase in the levy.
Mayor Larson reminded everyone there are still plenty of needs but supported a one-year relief
from city levy increase.
Motion by Donnelly, second by Hoyt, to approve resolution R35-2019 approving the 2019
proposed tax levy collectible in 2020 and setting the date for the public input on the 2020
budget and tax levy for Monday, December 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. APIF, motion carried.
13. City Council Roundtable
Donnelly-Fall is in the air and the kids are back in school
Bernhjelm-Welcomed the kids back to school and asked residents to watch for the school bus
traffic.
Hoyt-Welcomed the kids back to school and asked residents to watch for the school bus traffic.
Gehler-Shared that the city was awarded a $275,000 grant from MnDOT to help completed the
trail along Highway 3.
Rutherford-Asked residents to watch for school bus traffic and be aware of young drivers in the
high school area as well.
Larson-Reminded residents of holiday garbage collection schedule,the September 14th
Household Hazardous Waste collection event and encouraged residents to shop local.
14. Executive Session
Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3A, the city council may go into closed session to
conduct the performance evaluation of an individual subject to their authority. The city council
must summarize the conclusion of the performance review at the next regular meeting.
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig, to go into closed session to conduct the annual
performance review of City Administrator David McKnight as authorized by Minnesota Statute
13D. 05. APIR, motion carried.
The closed session began at 7:28p.m. Attending the closed session were all five city
councilmembers, the city attorney and the city administrator.
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15. Adjourn
Motion by Hoyt, second by Bernhjelm, to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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