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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 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 and Hoyt
Absent-Donnelly
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Community Development Director Kienberger, Parks and
Recreation Director Distad, Police Chief Rutherford and Fire Chief Elvestad.
4. Agenda
Motion by Hoyt, second by Bernhjelm, to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion
carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
None
6. Citizen Comments
a) William Pelach-315 Spruce Street shared his concerns on the condition of the sidewalk
near Kwik Trip, the condition of the railroad crossing and the volume of the train horn.
He also asked if the police department could make regular patrols through his
apartment parking area at night.
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt, to approve the consent agenda as amended pulling item
7e:
a) Approve Minutes of the September 3, 2019 City Council Meeting-Administration
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b) Approve Amendment Number Four to Shopping Center Lease Agreement-
Administration
c) Approve City Administrator Evaluation Summary Report and Changes to Administrator
Employment Agreement-Attorney
d) Approve Liquor License Compliance Check Violations Proposed Suspensions of Liquor
License-Attorney
e) Pulled
f) Approve Additional Staff Issued Business Credit Cards-Finance
g) 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) 2019 City Council Priorities Update
Administrator McKnight provided an update on the priorities the city council set for 2019. The
city council set four priorities for 2019 and a number of special projects. The priorities include:
1. Continued Sound Financial Practices
2. Development for a Successful
3. Build on Established Partnerships
4. Delivery of High Quality Services
5. Special Projects
McKnight reviewed the goals included under each priority and the progress that has been made
to date. Some of the highlights included a bond rating upgrade to AA+, no levy increase for
2020, approval of the Sapphire Lake and Fairhill final plats, continued partnership with ISD 192,
joint projects on Highway 3 in 2020 and the completion of a number of special projects.
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Councilmembers Bernhjelm, Craig and Hoyt thanked city staff for their work on these projects.
13. City Council Roundtable
Bernhjelm-Reminded residents of the Sip, Shop and Talk event scheduled for September 26,
2019.
Craig-Thanked all of the residents who participated in the Household Hazardous Waste event
last weekend.
Hoyt-Reminded residents to watch for the kids at bus stops and encouraged everyone to attend
the 100th anniversary of the Farmington American Legion this Sunday at Rambling River Park.
McKnight-Reminded residents that this week is homecoming at FHS. The parade is Wednesday
night and the game is Friday night with a large crowd anticipated.
Kienberger-Shared that September is Workforce Development Month and Minnesota
Manufacturing Week is the first week in October.
Distad-Thanked those who participated in the Rambling River Center garage sale and reminded
residents of the upcoming waffle breakfast.
Rutherford-The FBA Car Show will be held downtown this Saturday.
Elvestad-Reminded everyone of the upcoming Fire Department Blood Drive and the upcoming
Fire Prevention Week.
Larson-Thanked those who participated in the Household Hazardous Waste event, thanked the
Rotary for last weekend's Ramble Jam event and encouraged residents to shop local.
14. Adjourn
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig, to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted
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David McKnight, City Administrator
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