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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.16.19 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 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, Donnelly and Hoyt Absent-None Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Community Development Director Kienberger, Finance Director Malecha, Public Works Director Gehler, Police Chief Rutherford, Fire Chief Elvestad and Human Resources Director Gabbard.. 4. Agenda Motion by Craig, 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 Hoyt, second by Craig, to approve the consent agenda as amended pulling item 7e: a) Approve Minutes of the December 2, 2019 City Council Meeting-Administration b) Approve Minutes of the December 2, 2019 City Council Work Session-Administration c) Accept Resignation Rambling River Center Advisory Board-Administration d) Accept Resignation Rambling River Center Advisory Board-Administration e) Adopt Resolution R46-2019 Approving a Gambling Event Permit for the Knights of Columbus-Community Development December 16,2019 Minutes -1- f) Approve 2020 Dakota County Sentence to Service Contract-Parks g) Adopt Resolution R47-2019 Accepting a Donation from the Farmington Sons of the American Legion to the Rambling River Center-Parks h) Approve the Update of the GIS System-Public Works i) Approve a Professional Services Contract for the Siting and Feasibility Study of a New Water Tower-Public Works j) Approve a Contract with the City of Red Wing for Solid Waste Processing-Public Works k) Approve Encroachment Agreements Related to Mystic Meadows-Public Works 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) Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Equipment Certificates, Series 2020A Finance Director Malecha shared that the city has the purchase of a ladder truck included in the capital improvement plan for 2020. The truck will be ordered in early 2020 and delivered by the end of the year. The purchase of Ladder 1 relies on the sale of equipment certificates. The not to exceed cost of the apparatus is$1,300,000. Tammy Umdahl from Northland Securities stated that the sale would take place on January 21, 2020 with the award of the sale that night by the city council as well. Councilmember Donnelly asked if we knew the actual price of the ladder truck and how much we will bond for. Umdahl stated that would be known ten days before the sale as city staff continues to refine the numbers. Administrator McKnight clarified that the not to exceed amount is$1,300,000 but there are also issuance costs of approximately$65,000. The city will only bond for the vehicle; it will not bond for more than is needed. December 16, 2019 Minutes -2- Motion by Hoyt, second by Craig, to adopt resolution R48-2019 providing for the sale of $1,365,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates, Series 2020A. APIF, motion carried. b) 2040 Comprehensive Plan Planning Manager Wippler shared with the city council that the Metropolitan Council reviewed Farmington's 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update on December 11, 2019 and approved the plan. At the meeting the Metropolitan Council found that the 2040 Update meets all Metropolitan Land Planning Act requirements, conforms to all regional systems, is consistent with the Thrive MSP 2040, and is compatible with Farmington's surrounding jurisdictions (see attached report). Therefore, the Metropolitan Council has stated "the City may place its 2040 Comprehensive Plan into effect". Minnesota Statutes require that the City of Farmington adopt the 2040 Update with any required modifications within nine months of the decision on December 11, 2019. The Metropolitan Council did not place any required modifications on the 2040 Update; however, they have provided the following advisory comments: 1. Page 5,Appendix D, in the Comprehensive Sewer Plan erroneously states that approximately 1.6 MGD average flow from Lakeville is conveyed through interceptor 800717, aka "Flagstaff Interceptor." This interceptor was constructed in 2008 to provide regional wastewater service to Lakeville for development within their Farmington Outlet district. No urbanized development has occurred within the Farmington Outlet district, and Lakeville is not currently discharging wastewater to 800717. The Plan needs to be revised accordingly. This comment has been noted and the plan will be revised accordingly. 2. Pages 22-23, Appendix D, in the Comprehensive Sewer Plan describes the long-term system capacity of the local collection system in District 6. It references a future trunk sewer along Biscayne Avenue that would provide additional capacity for development in District 6 as well as capacity for development in Empire Township. The Council has identified a long-term future regional interceptor project that will provide additional capacity for areas south and southwest of Farmington and has identified Biscayne Avenue as one alternative corridor for this future interceptor. The Council would like to be involved in the early stages of the local planning process for the trunk sewer, to identify opportunities to coordinate local and regional investments. This comment has been noted and the City will include the Metropolitan Council in the future planning process for this trunk sewer line. 3. When available, we request that the City provide to the Council the date the City adopted the final LWMP. This comment has been noted and the city will provide the requested date of adoption. December 16,2019 Minutes -3- Councilmember Bernhjelm stated we have discussed this work for the past two years. She thanked staff for all of their work. Councilmember Craig thanked staff for all of their work on the plan. Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Donnelly,to adopt resolution R49-2019 approving the final document of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update and Related Plans. APIF, motion carried. c) Prairie Waterway First Addition Final Plat Planning Manager Wippler presented the final plat for the Prairie Waterway First Addition for consideration. The final plat consists of right-of-way to be dedicated for 213th Street West and Spruce Street as well as two outlets. The Sapphire Lake 1st Addition final plat was approved by the city council on April 1, 2019. Sapphire Lake is a multi-phased development on the east side of town generally located east of 14th Street and the Prairie Waterway and is bordered by 213th Street West to the north and Spruce Street to the south. 213th Street West was extended to the east from Cambodia Avenue with this initial phase. This extension required the crossing of property owned by the city (Prairie Waterway). Additionally, Spruce Street to the south will also have to be extended across the Prairie Waterway as part of a subsequent phase of this development. The right-of- way through the Prairie Waterway is not required for the construction of these roads as the city is the fee owner of the underlying land. However, it is appropriate to have the right-of-way separated out from the waterway/open space. The attached Prairie Waterway First Addition final plat does this. Prairie Waterway First Addition final plat consists of the right-of-way for 213th Street West (0.5303 acres) on the north end of the subject property and right-of-way for Spruce Street (0.8554 acres) that essentially bi-sects the subject property. Additionally,the first addition plat contains two outlots (Out lot A- 12.5474 acres and Outlot B- 13.4109 acres). Outlots A and B will combine four existing parcels (one platted outlot and three meats and bounds parcels)that make up a portion of the Prairie Waterway into two outlots. The preliminary plat for Sapphire Lake was approved by the city council on August 20, 2018. Right-of-way for both 213th Street West and Spruce Street were shown in the approved preliminary plat through the Prairie Waterway. The Prairie Waterway First Addition final plat is consistent with the Sapphire Lake preliminary plat. The Planning Commission reviewed the final plat at its regular meeting on December 10, 2019 and with a vote of 4-0 recommended approval of the final plat. Councilmember Hoyt asked if there would be any changes to Spruce Street with this extension. Wippler stated that there are no plans for changes to Spruce Street. December 16,2019 Minutes -4- Councilmember Bernhjelm shared that she was happy to see the planning commission and city council on the same page with this development. Motion by Craig, second by Bernhjelm,to adopt resolution R50-2019 approving the Final Plat for Prairie Waterway First Addition. APIF, motion carried. 13. City Council Roundtable Donnelly-Hoped everyone has a happy holiday season. Bernhjelm-Wished everyone happy holidays. Craig-Reminded residents of the Toys for Town event Saturday and wished everyone happy holidays. Hoyt-Attended the open house held by MI Homes over the weekend. Wished everyone happy holidays. Malecha-The city utility payment drop box at Family Fresh will be removed on December 18th Kienberger-With the approval of the 2040 Comp Plan, the city is now eligible to receive a grant for$16,000 for the work performed on the plan. Gehler-Reminded residents of upcoming garbage collection schedule changes. Rutherford-Reminded residents of the Toys for Town event on Saturday. Elvestad-Shared holiday safety tips with residents. Larson-Encourage everyone to shop local. 14. Adjourn Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt, to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted awa 2. ter° >e David McKnight, City Administrator December 16,2019 Minutes -5-