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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
1. Call to Order
Acting Mayor Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Acting Mayor Donnelly led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present-Bernhjelm, Craig, Donnelly and Hoyt
Absent-Larson
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Public Works Director Gehler, Finance Director Malecha,
Police Chief Rutherford, Fire Chief Elvestad and Human Resources Director Gabbard.
4. Agenda
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt, to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion
carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
None
6. Citizen Comments
None
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Craig, second by Hoyt, to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the September 16, 2019 City Council Work Session-Administration
b) Approve Minutes of the October 21, 2019 City Council Meeting-Administration
c) Approve Agreement with Wold Architects and Engineers to Design and Create
Construction and Bid Documents for Fire Station #1 Overhead Door Project-Parks
d) Approve Entering into an Agreement with Sunde Land Surveying to Complete Schmitz-
Maki Site Survey Work-Parks
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e) Approve Amendment to Development Contract for Fairhill Estates at North Creek-Public
Works
f) Approve Community Waste Abatement Agreement-Public Works
g) Approve Bills-Finance
APIF, motion carried.
8. Public Hearings
None
9. Award of Contract
a) Recycling Contract Extension
Public Works Director Gehler shared that Dick's Sanitation (DSI) has been providing recycling
services to Farmington since 1995. Our current contract with them expires at the end of 2019.
The city council discussed the extension of the current contact at the September work session
along with touring their Recycle Minnesota facility in Lakeville. City staff is proposing a one-
year extension of the recycling contract with DSI with updated rates for 2020. This extension
will replace the current curbside cleanup program with a fee based bulk item pickup option.
This contact includes a significant increase in recycling costs due to the shifts in markets of
recycled materials. Staff will develop a communication plan that includes print, social media
and educational videos.
Councilmember Craig shared that she was happy to see that educational videos were being
prepared.
Councilmember Bernhjelm shared the reason for only a one-year contract is because of the
industry changes that are occurring.
Councilmember Donnelly shared that Farmington is not alone on this issue, it is the market.
Motion by Hoyt, second by Craig,to approve the 2020 recycling agreement and authorize the
mayor and city administrator to execute the same. APIF, motion carried.
10. Petitions, Requests and Communications
None
11. Unfinished Business
None
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12. New Business
a) Communications Update
Communications Specialist Siebenaler presented an update on communication efforts the city is
currently using. She reviewed information related to the website, social media, newsletter,
email notifications, mailing, community events and more. A video was played showing the city
council the type of work that is being completed.
Councilmember Hoyt that it was unbelievable and thanked Siebenaler for her work.
Councilmember Craig shared that the work being done is impressive and it is the city council
goal to have a broad presence when it comes to communication.
Councilmember Bernhjelm shared that we have done a lot in this area. She asked what the big
goals for 2020 are in this area. Siebenaler stated that completion of the brand manual and
continued increased following on social media are two that come to mind.
Councilmember Donnelly thanked Siebenaler for her work and shared that we offer many
communication mediums.
13. City Council Roundtable
Bernhjelm-Shared information on a ribbon cutting at Main Street Day Spat, reminded residents
about Patriotic Day and Turkey Bingo.
Craig-Thanked staff for the success of the Halloween Walk.
McKnight-Shared information on the next Wine Club event and the upcoming city council
meeting with boards and commissions.
Malecha-Reminded residents that Truth in Taxation statements will be arriving in the next few
weeks.
Gehler-Updated the city council on hydrant flushing and a sewer-lining project.
Rutherford-The pink patch projects is complete for this year and was a great success. Toys for
Town is now underway and donations are being accepted.
Elvestad-Turkey Bingo is this Saturday and is the largest fundraiser of the year for the
department.
Donnelly-Encouraged residents to attend Patriotic Day and encourages everyone to shop local.
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14. Adjourn
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt,to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted
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David McKnight, City Administrator
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