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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Mission Statement
Through teamwork and cooperation,
the City of Farmington provides quality
services that preserve our proud past and
foster a promising future.
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 3,2003
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Action Taken
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVE AGENDA
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENDATIONS
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS (Open for Audience Comments)
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approve Council Minutes (10/20/03 Regular)
b) Capital Outlay - Finance
c) Adopt Resolution - Gambling Event Permit - Administration
d) Approve Submittal of Application for Landfill Abatement Funds from
Dakota County - Parks and Recreation
e) Approve Bills
Approved
Approved
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Approved
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Approve 2004 License Renewals - Administration
Approved
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Set Council Workshop - Administration
b) Administrative Policy for Minor MUSA Extensions - Community
Development
c) Appoint City Council Representatives to MUSA Review Committee -
Community Development
d) Gas Franchise Agreement - City Attorney
December 3, 2003
Approved
Appointed
Ord 003-501
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) City Administrator Search - PDI Consultant
Injormation.Received
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12. NEW BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
14. ADJOURN
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Mission Statement
Through teamwork and cooperation,
the City of Farmington provides quality
services that preserve our proud past and
foster a promising future.
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 3, 2003
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Action Taken
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVE AGENDA
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENDATIONS
I. CITIZEN COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS (Open for Audience Comments)
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approve Council Minutes (10/20/03 Regular)
b) Capital Outlay ~ Finance
c) Adopt Resolution - Gambling Event Permit - Administration
d) Approve Submittal of Application for Landfill Abatement Funds from
Dakota County - Parks and Recreation
e) Approve Bills
Pages 1-6
Pages 7-8
Pages 9-10
Pages 11-12
Page 13
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Approve 2004 License Renewals - Administration
Pages 14-15
9. AWARDOFCONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Set Council Workshop - Administration
b) Administrative Policy for Minor MUSA Extensions - Community
Development
c) Appoint City Council Representatives to MUSA Review Committee -
Community Development
d) Gas Franchise Agreement - City Attorney
Page 16
Pages 17-18
Pages 19-20
Pages 21-26
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) City Administrator Search - PDI Consultant
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
14. ADJOURN
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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
October 20, 2003
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ristow led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Also Present:
Ristow, Cordes, Fitch, Fogarty, Soderberg
None
Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; Dan Siebenaler, Interim City
Administrator; Robin Roland, Finance Director; Kevin Carroll,
Community Development Director; Lee Mann, Director of Public
Works/City Engineer; Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services
Director; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director; Jim
Atkinson, Assistant City Planner; Cynthia Muller, Executive
Assistant
Audience:
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Councilmember Soderberg added item 5a) Letter of Commendation to Community
Development Director Carroll.
Councilmember Cordes pulled item 7a) Council Minutes (1011/03 Special) to abstain.
MOTION by Fitch, second by Cordes to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Letter of Commendation
On October 17, 2003 Councilmembers Soderberg and Fitch, Interim City
Administrator Siebenaler, Community Development Director Carroll, Finance
Director Roland, Parks and Recreation Director Distad, and Glen Anderson,
Chamber of Commerce went to hear a presentation given by Community
Development Director Carroll to the Met Council for a Demonstration Grant for
the Spruce Street Corridor. Councilmember Soderberg stated Mr. Carroll used
some creativity in his presentation which was absolutely clever. After looking at
several presentations with charts and concept plans, they all ran together. Mr.
Carroll decided Farmington needed to stand out from the pack. He started out
with a large picture of a beagle puppy and used that as an analogy to demonstrate
that while Farmington is not necessarily a big dog, we are a good dog. He used
some points to get the Met Council's attention to help Farmington stand out from
the pack. Even afterwards, the Met Council was using the metaphor in their
discussions. Councilmember Soderberg was very impressed with the presentation
and wrote a letter of commendation. The letter stated he was very impressed with
Council Minutes (Regular)
October 20, 2003
Page 2
this presentation to the Met Council. If nothing else, Mr. Carroll gave them a
presentation they will remember and certainly one that will stand out above the
rest. In setting Farmington apart from the pack, perhaps the merits of our request
will get a second look and give us that competitive edge necessary to rise above
political sway. It is not necessary for us to be a big dog. But if we continue to
allow creativity such as you demonstrated I have no doubt that we will be a very
good dog.
Councilmember Soderberg stated it is the creativity he commends and this carries
over to the Interim City Administrator as well to allow Mr. Carroll to be that
creative. Community Development Director Carroll thanked Councilmember
Soderberg for his comments. He stated if we get any grant money from the Met
Council, it will not be because of what happened at the presentation, it will be
because we have a good Master Plan. The Master Plan is the result of hard work
on behalf of a lot of people. Councilmember Fitch stated he also felt it was a very
impressive presentation and one he remembers much more than the others.
Mayor Ristow also thanked everyone for attending and for bringing this
commendation forward.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Soderberg noted a couple typos in the Minutes and they will be
corrected.
MOTION by Fitch, second by Fogarty to approve Council Minutes (l0/1/03 Special)
Voting for: Ristow, Fitch, Fogarty, Soderberg. Abstain: Cordes. MOTION
CARRIED.
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Soderberg to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved Council Minutes (10/6/03 Regular)
b) Set November 3, 2003 Public Hearing Various Licenses and Permits -
Administration
c) Received Information School and Conference - Fire Department
d) Approved Professional Services Contract - MIS
e) Received Information Park and Recreation Commission Minutes - Parks and
Recreation
f) Approved Cooperation Agreement Community Development Block Grant
Program - Community Development
g) Approved Bills
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
Council Minutes (Regular)
October 20, 2003
Page 3
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Customer Service Response Report - Administration
The Customer Service Response Report was presented for April- June 2003. On
average 98% of requests are handled within 1-3 days. Staffhas received a 96%
rating for being courteous and helpful and residents gave an 88% rating for being
personally satisfied with the response.
b) Schedule Board and Commission Interviews - Administration
Each year board and commission seats expire on January 31. For 2004, 13 seats
will be expiring. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Cordes to interview applicants
on January 3,2004 at 8:15 a.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
c) Dakota County Draft 2004-2008 CIP - Engineering
Two ofthe requested projects are included in the 2004-2008 CIF which include
the Ash Street project and the preliminary engineering for the reconstruction of
Main Street. Both projects are programmed for 2005. Regarding the trail along
195th Street between Akin Road and Pilot Knob Road, the county will be able to
set aside some dollars from this year and do the project next year.
d) September 2003 Financial Report - Finance
A summary of revenues and expenditures was presented as of September 30,
2003. The general fund revenues are at 65.8% of budget. Licenses and permits
are at 106% of annual actual adopted budget for 2003. Expenditures are at 77%
of budget. This is due to capital outlay items and personnel related items.
e) Discussion of MUSA Review Committee Process - Community Development
Staff discussed three aspects of the MUSA review process including the criteria,
the timetable, and the application form. Regarding the criteria, staff presented a
comparison of what was used during the 2000 MUSA Review and the proposed
criteria. A few changes were made including adding number 7 stating a
preference will be given to MUSA applications that could reasonably be expected
to expedite or facilitate retail and commercial growth. The timeline is to be used
as a guide. A final decision should be made in April 2004. As far as the
application, the general questions were removed and staff inserted the specific
criteria, as the committee will be asking applicants to address each criteria.
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Soderberg to approve the MUSA review
criteria, timeline, and application form. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
Council Minutes (Regular)
October 20, 2003
Page 4
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Councilmember Fogarty: Urged everyone to have a safe Halloween.
Councilmember Soderberg: Reminded everyone the winter parking restrictions go into
effect November 1, no parking on city streets between 2:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m.
He was approached by the Lion's Club to put up signage near the gateway signs at the
entrances to the city. The right-of-ways are state and county right-of-ways. He asked if
the city would be willing to facilitate local organizations in placing signs in those areas.
Community Development Director Carroll stated every Rotary Club across the country
has been asked to do a Centennial project. The local Rotary Club would like to explore
the possibility of an electronic message board showing what events are happening in
town. They are looking at different styles. Sometimes there are structures associated
with them that have maps of parks and trails. There may be an opportunity for
cooperative ventures between local organizations. Staff could work with the
organizations to stay within the sign ordinance guidelines and obtain permission to use
state and county right-of-ways. Mayor Ristow agreed it would be a good project.
Councilmember Cordes did not have any problem with it, but she would not like to see
them next to the gateway signs.
Interim City Administrator Siebenaler: Reminded Council that on October 23
Mayor Ristow and Councilmember Fogarty will be having breakfast with the Chamber.
The topic will be downtown development and city hall.
His second issue dated back to February 18,2003 when staffwas asked to look at
methods for filling Council vacancies. It has been a year since the last election and the
next election will be in a year. Staff would like Council to discuss how future vacancies
might be filled. He reminded Council anything they do is not binding on future Councils.
Staffhas contacted the Secretary of State's Office and the City Attorney has researched
statutes surrounding Council vacancies. Councilmember Cordes asked if this would be
better suited for a workshop. She stated she could talk about this for the next hour.
Councilmember Fogarty also felt a workshop was a great idea. Staffwill bring this back
at the next Council meeting to set a workshop. Councilmember Fitch stated if this is not
binding on future Councils no matter what this body of five agrees on the next body of
five could totally disagree. Interim City Administrator Siebenaler stated you would be
creating a policy for the remainder of your terms or the remainder of your time as a five-
person board. Mayor Ristow stated the policy would remain until future Councils wanted
to change it. Councilmember Cordes asked if there was a way to make it an ordinance.
Attorney Jamnik replied even with an ordinance, Council could repeal or amend it at any
time. Either before or after a vacancy is declared. Councilmember Cordes then asked if
it could be a referendum at the next election. Attorney Jamnik replied we do not have the
ability to do that as we are not a charter city. Even with that, the Council could vote to
remove the charter.
Council Minutes (Regular)
October 20, 2003
Page 5
Interim City Administrator Siebenaler reminded everyone CEEF will be sponsoring the
Halloween Walk at North Trail Elementary School on October 31.
Mayor Ristow: Thanked Premier Bank and their employees, Park and
Recreation Director Distad, and Dwight Bjerke for the work on the new sign at the ice
arena. He urged everyone to support the Tigers football team in the playoffs.
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Executive Assistant
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO:
Mayor, Council Members, Interim City Adrninistrat
FROM:
Robin Roland, Finance Director
SUBJECT:
Capital Outlay - Finance
DATE:
November 3, 2003
INTRODUCTION
For customer convenience, the City has a payment drop box at city hall and rents a drop
box at the Econofoods. Staff proposes that a payment drop box be installed at the Central
Maintenance Facility.
DISCUSSION
The municipal campus located at 195th Street and Pilot Knob Road is an ideal location for
the placement of a secure payment drop box of the same design as the drop box at city
hall. Installation of this drop box would provide additional customer convenience to
residents of the northern portion of the city.
BUDGET IMPACT
The cost of the drive up payment drop box is $1,858 and would be split four ways
between the Water, Sewer, Storm water and Solid Waste enterprise funds.
ACTION REOUIRED
Approve the installation of a payment drop box at the Central Maintenance Facility at a
cost of$1,858.
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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FROM:
Mayor, Councilmembers and Interim City Admini#
Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director
TO:
SUBJECT:
Gambling Event Permit - Southern Dakota County Sportsmen's Club
DATE:
November 3, 2003
INTRODUCTION
The Southern Dakota 'County Sportsmen's Club is requesting a Gambling Event Permit for a
rame to be held at the Farmington American Legion.
DISCUSSION
Per State Statute 349.166 and pertinent City Code, a Gambling Permit must be issued by the City
for this type of event. An application has been received, along with the appropriate fees. The
City Attorney has reviewed the application and the attached resolution approving the request.
BUDGET IMPACT
Gambling permit fees are included in the revenue portion of the 2003 budget.
ACTION REOUESTED
Consider the attached Resolution granting a Gambling Event Permit to Southern Dakota County
Sportsmen's Club at the Farmington American Legion, 10 N 8th Street, on January 17,2004.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lisa Shadick
Administrative Services Director
RESOLUTION NO. R -03
APPROVING A MINNESOT A LAWFUL
GAMBLING EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR
SOUTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY SPORTSMEN'S CLUB, INC.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 3rd day of
November 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following:
WHEREAS, pursuant to M.S. 349.166, the State of Minnesota Gambling Board may not issue
or renew a Gambling Event Permit unless the City Council adopts a Resolution approving said
permit; and,
WHEREAS, the Southern Dakota County Sportsmen's Club, Inc. has submitted an application
for a Gambling Event Permit to be conducted at the American Legion, 10 N. 8th Street, for
Council consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Farmington City Council that the Gambling
Event Permit for the Southern Dakota County Sportsmen's Club Inc. to be conducted at the
American Legion, 10 N. 8th Street is hereby approved.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote ofthe Farmington City Council in open session on the
3rd day of October 2003.
Mayor
Attested to the
day of
2003.
Interim City Administrator
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Councilmembers and Interim City Admjnistra~
Randy Distad
Parks and Recreation Director
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Approving Submittal of an Application for Landfill Abatement Funds from Dakota
County
DATE:
November 3, 2003
INTRODUCTION
Dakota County has provided landfill abatement funding assistance to communities in Dakota County
since 1989.
DISCUSSION
Dakota County Board Resolution No. 88-651 states that the County's portion of funding of recycling
implementation and operating costs incurred by cities and townships will be through performance
based funding. Communities over 5,000 in population are eligible to receive a $5,000 base per
community plus $1.60 per household, based on 2002 Metropolitan Council household estimates.
These funds assist the City in producing and distributing literature, promotional items and events that
promote waste reduction and recycling programs in Farmington.
BUDGET IMPACT
The year 2004 maximum reimbursement for Farmington is $12,957.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the attached resolution approving submittal of a grant application to Dakota County.
~ec~:UllY .submitted,
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Randy Distad
Parks and Recreation Director
RESOLUTION NO. R -03
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR
WASTE ABATEMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers of said City on the 3rd day of
November, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
Members present:
Members absent:
Member
introduced and Member
seconded the following resolution:
WHEREAS, according to Dakota County Board Resolution No. 88-651, Dakota County
presently provides funding assistance for landfill abatement activities based on performance
based funding; and,
WHEREAS, the City presently has an integrated resource recovery system of which curbside
pickup of yard waste and recyc1ables are major components, and would be eligible for funding
under the County program.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Dakota County Waste
Abatement Funding Assistance, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, is
hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed
to execute and forward the application for Waste Abatement Funding Assistance.
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open session on the
3rd day of November, 2003.
Mayor
Attested to the
day of
, 2003.
City Administrator
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, Interim City AdmiIDstra~
FROM: Lisa Shadick, Administrative Service Director
SUBJECT: 2004 License Renewal Public Hearing
DATE: November 3,2003
, INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to City Ordinance 3-12-6-2, a public hearing must be held to renew On-Sale Liquor
Licenses, On-Sale Sunday Liquor Licenses, On-Sale Wine and Club Licenses. Ordinance 3-15-
8C regulates the renewal of Saunas and Therapeutic Massage Licenses.
DISCUSSION
The following establishments have submitted their applications for renewal:
On-Sale Liquor - Fannington Lanes
Long Branch Saloon and Eatery
Gossips
La Margarita Restaurant
On-Sale Sunday - American Legion Club
Eagles Club
Fannington Lanes
Long Branch Saloon and Eatery
VFW Club
Gossips
. La Margarita Restaurant
Club Licenses - Eagles Club
VFW Club
American Legion Club
On-Sale Intoxicating Malt Liquor and On-Sale Wine -B & B Pizza
The Ugly Mug
Sauna and Therapeutic Massage - Rite Touch Therapeutic Massage
Sherry Jackson
Sharon Munich
The required attachments, fees and insurance information have been submitted with the
applications. Police Chief Siebenaler has reviewed the forms and approved the applications.
BUDGET IMPACT
The fees collected are as proposed in the revenue portion of the budget.
ACTION REQUIRED
Approve the 2004 On-Sale Liquor, On-Sale Sunday Liquor, On-Sale Intoxicating Malt Liquor,
On-Sale Wine, Club, and Therapeutic Massage Licenses for the businesses listed above.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lisa Shadick
Administrative Services Director
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO: Mayor and councilmemb+
FROM: Daniel M. Siebenaler,
Interim City Administrator
SUBJECT: City Council Workshop
DATE: November 3, 2003
INTRODUCTION / DISCUSSION
Staff is suggesting that the City Council set a workshop date to discuss the following three topics.
. Council Policy on filling vacant council seats.
. Pavement Management
. New City Hall
Workshops have typically been scheduled on the third Wednesday of the month. However, due to
upcoming holidays, conflicts with meetings of other commissions and the vacation schedules of
various participants, staff is suggesting two possible dates in December on the 3rd or the 10th.
ACTION REQUESTED
Set date and time of City Council workshop.
Daniel M. Siebenaler
Interim City Administrator
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Council Members, \~
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FROM:
Jim Atkinson
Assistant City Planner
SUBJECT:
Administrative Policy for Minor MUSA Extensions
DATE:
November 3,2003
INTRODUCTION
The City's current MUSA policy excludes certain types of projects from the full MUSA review
process. The full process includes analysis and recommendations by the MUSA Review
Committee, review and comment by the Planning Commission, and final approval by the City
Council. Properties excluded from the full process may bypass the MUSA Review Committee
and the Planning Commission and proceed directly to the City Council for its consideration.
Staff is recommending minor changes to the policy regarding those properties that are eligible
for exclusion.
DISCUSSION
The current MUSA policy excludes the following properties from the full process:
Non-profit and other governmental uses including school sites, Industrial Park
expansion, and completion of previously approved Planned Unit Developments.
Staff is requesting that the policy be amended as follows:
(I) Include a 40-acre limitation on excluded properties.
Currently, there is no maximum area limitation on excluded properties. However, it may
be appropriate to include a maximum area, since larger projects would require more
scrutiny given the greater impact on City services. A 40-acre maximum would be
consistent with the threshold used by the Met Council to determine which MUSA
expansions require review by the Council. Expansions less than 40 acres require only
review by the Met Council staff.
(2) Allow some projects under five (5) acres to be excluded from the full process.
Minor projects that are consistent with MUSA expansion criteria and determined to
promote responsible growth should be excluded from the full review process and proceed
directly to the City Council for its consideration based on Staff recommendations. This
exclusion would be appropriate given the relatively low impact on City services.
The proposed MUSA policy would read as follows:
The following properties are excluded from the full MUSA Review Committee
process and may be processed and approved by the City Council upon
recommendation by City staff:
1. Governmental properties less than 40 acres (including, but not limited to,
educational facilities)
2. Non-profit properties less than 40 acres (including, but not limited to, religious
facilities)
3. Other projects less than five (5) acres that are consistent with MUSA expansion
criteria and determined by Staff to promote responsible growth.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the amended MUSA review policy regarding properties excluded from the full MUSA
Review Committee process.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jim Atkinson
Assistant City Planner
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INTRODUCTION
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax ({is.!) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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Jim Atkinson, Assistant City Planner
City Council Appointment(s) to MUSA Review Committee
November 3,2003
The City Council needs to appoint two of its members to serve on the MUSA Review
Committee.
DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission discussed the composition of the MUSA Review Committee at its
meeting on August 12,2003. The Commission's recommendations regarding the composition of
the Committee were discussed and approved by the City Council at its meeting on September 2,
2003. The make-up of the Committee will be as follows:
"Constituent Grou "
Ci Elected Officials
City Staff and/or Consultants
ISD 192
Ci A ointed Officials
Parks & Recreation
Pro osed Re resentatives
Ci Council members 2
City Staff Members (2) OR
Ci Staff Member 1 and Ci
ISD 192 Board Member (1)
ISD 192 Staff Member (1)
Plannin Commission members 2
Parks & Recreation Commission member (1)
City Parks & Recreation staff member (1)
Ci Council
Interim City Administrator
ISD 192 Board of Directors
ISD 192 Superintendent
Plannin Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Interim City Administrator
Each of the five "constituent groups" identified above will need to appoint two representatives to
serve on the MUSA Review Committee. The Planning Commission will be asked to appoint its
two representatives at its next meeting on November 12th. Each MUSA Review Committee
representative should be prepared to attend a series of meetings between mid-November and
April of next year. The tentative timetable for the process, as previously approved by the City
Council, is as follows:
November
MUSA Review Committee Review:
1. Timeline
2. Application Form
3. Criteria
December
1. Distribute application form to property owners
2. Publicize commencement of MUSA review process
January
1. Deadline for submission of applications
2. Initial review of applications by City Staff; preparation of staff comments
February
Consideration (by MUSA Review Committee) of applications and Staff comments
March
1. MUSA Review Committee makes recommendations to Planning Commission
2. Planning Commission prepares comments
April
1. City Council considers recommendations and comments of MUSA Review Committee and Planning
Commission
2. City Council decides whether, when, and to whom MUSA extensions will be granted.
The members of the MUSA Review Committee will be asked to finalize details regarding this
preliminary timetable at their first meeting in late November.
ACTION REOUESTED
Motion to appoint and
on the MUSA Review Committee
to serve as City Council representatives
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jim Atkinson
Assistant City Planner
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Mayor, Council Members, Interim City Administrator
FROM:
Robin Roland, Finance Director
SUBJECT:
Gas Franchise Ordinance
DATE:
November 3, 2003
INTRODUCTION
The existing Gas Franchise Ordinance with Aquila (formerly Peoples Natural Gas!
Northern Natural Gas) will expire November 6,2003.
DISCUSSION
Since the early 20th century, the state has delegated to municipalities the state's right to
grant utility franchises. Municipalities have been granted powers to regulate the use of
public property within the corporate limits to protect the health and welfare of the general
public. A franchise is regarded as more than an easement, lease or license to use the
streets and other public property.
The existing Gas franchise was adopted in 1978 and allowed Peoples Natural
GasINorthern Natural Gas/Aquila to erect and maintain a gas plant and system within the
City for a period of 25 years. The proposed ordinance allows essentially the activities to
take place for the next IS years. It also includes language allowing the City of Farmington
to implement a Franchise Fee at any time during the duration of the franchise with 90 day
notice. Staff will bring forward a Franchise Fee proposal subsequent to adoption of this
ordinance.
ACTION REOl!IRED
Adopt the attached ordinance granting a nonexclusive natural gas franchise to Aquila for
IS years.
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, Robin Roland
Finance Director
ORDINANCE NO.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AQUILA, INC., D/B/A AQUILA NETWORKS,
A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS,
A NATURAL GAS FRANCIDSE AND THE AUTHORITY TO
CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, AND EXTEND A NATURAL
GAS DISTRIBUTION PLANT AND SYSTEM, AND GRANTING THE
RIGHT TO USE THE STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
WITIDN THE PRESENT OR FUTURE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
THE CITY OF FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS:
FRANCHISE GRANTED
The City of Fannington, Minnesota, (hereinafter referred to as "Grantor") hereby grants a non-
exclusive franchise to Aquila, Inc, d/b/a Aquila Networks, a Delaware corporation, (hereinafter
called "Grantee"), its lessees, successors and assigns. Grantee is hereby granted the right,
privilege, franchise, permission and authority to lay, construct, install, maintain, operate and
extend in, along, over or across the present and future streets, alleys, avenues, bridges, public
rights-of-way and public places as are now within the present or future limits of said Grantor, a
natural gas distribution system and all facilities necessary for the purpose of supplying natural
gas or processed gas for all purposes to the inhabitants of said Grantor and consumers in the
vicinity thereof, and for the distribution of natural gas from or through said Grantor to points
beyond the limits thereof. Such facilities shall include, but not be limited to, all mains, services,
pipes, conduits and appliances necessary or convenient for transmitting, transporting, distributing
and supplying natural gas for all purposes for which it may be used, and to do all other things
necessary and proper in providing natural gas service to the inhabitants of Grantor and in
carrying on such business.
FRANCHISE FEE OPTION
In accordance with Minnesota law, during the term of this franchise, Grantor may, in its
discretion and only after 90 days prior written notice to Grantee, a public hearing, and the
affirmative vote of Grantor's City Council, impose a franchise fee by separate ordinance on
customers located within the corporate city limits of Grantor. The method of assessment and
collection of any franchise fee enacted by Grantor shall be based on one of the following or an
alternate method mutually acceptable to both the Grantor and Grantee: (1) Percentage of gross
receipts of regulated sales or transportation revenues collected within Grantor's corporate city
limits; (2) Volumetric fee based on the delivery of energy within Grantor's corporate city limits;
or (3) Flat fee collected on a nondiscriminatory basis from Customers who are located within
Grantor's corporate city limits. At Grantor's request, Grantee may propose ordinance language
that would implement the authorized franchise fee. For the avoidance of doubt, it is Grantor's
intent that any franchise fee imposed by Grantor in accordance with this provision shall be fairly
and reasonably designed so as not to establish or foster an economic advantage for energy
providers in competition with Grantee that are subject to Grantor's franchising authority.
TERM
The rights and privileges granted by this Ordinance shall remain in effect for a period of 15 years
from the effective date of this Ordinance.
GOVERNING RULES AND REGULATIONS
This Ordinance is granted subject to all conditions, limitations and immunities now provided for,
or as hereafter amended, and applicable to the operations of a public utility, by State or Federal
law. The rates to be charged by Grantee for service within the present or future corporate limits
of Grantor and the rules and regulations regarding the character, quality and standards of service
to be furnished by Grantee shall be under the jurisdiction and control of such regulatory body or
bodies as may, from time to time, be vested by law with authority and jurisdiction over the rates,
regulations and quality and standards of service to be supplied by Grantee. Provided however,
should any judicial, regulatory or legislative body, having proper jurisdiction, take any action
that precludes Grantee from recovering from its customers any cost associated with services
provided hereunder, then Grantee and Grantor shall renegotiate the terms of this Ordinance in
accordance with the action taken, so as to allow Grantee to be made whole economically. In
determining the rights and duties of the Grantee, the terms of this franchise Ordinance shall take
precedence over any conflicting terms or requirements contained in any other Ordinance enacted
by the Grantor.
If an energy supplier is unable to furnish an adequate supply of energy due to an emergency, an
order or decision of a public regulatory body, or other acts beyond the control of the Grantee,
then the Grantee shall have the right and authority to adopt reasonable rules and regulations
limiting, curtailing or allocating extensions of service or supply of energy to any customers or
prospective customers, and withholding the supply of energy to new customers, provided that
such rules and regulations shall be uniform as applied to each class of customers or prospective
customers, and shall be non-discriminatory as between communities receiving service from the
Grantee.
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF COMPANY FACILITIES
Any pavements, sidewalks or curbing taken up and any and all excavations made shall be done
in such a manner as to cause only such inconvenience to the inhabitants of Grantor and to the
general public as is reasonably necessary; and repairs and replacements shall be made promptly
by Grantee, leaving such properties in as good as condition as existed immediately prior to
excavation.
Grantee agrees that for the term of this grant, it will use its best efforts to maintain facilities and
equipment sufficient to meet the current and future energy requirements of Grantor, its
inhabitants and industries. While maintaining its facilities and equipment, Grantee shall obtain
permits as required by ordinance, except that in emergency situations, Grantee shall take
immediate unilateral actions as it determines are necessary to protect the public health, safety,
and welfare; in which case, Grantee shall notify Grantor as soon as reasonably possible.
Grantor will give Grantee reasonable notice of plans for street improvements where paving or
resurfacing of a permanent nature is involved that affect Grantee's facilities. The notice shall
contain the nature and character of the improvements, the rights-of-way upon which the
improvements are to be made, the extent of the improvements and the time when the Grantor
will start the work, and, ifmore than one right-of-way is involved, the order in which this work
is to proceed. The notice shall be given to the Grantee a sufficient length of time, considering
seasonable working conditions, in advance of the actual commencement of the work to permit
the Grantee to make any additions, alterations, or repairs to its facilities.
EXTENSION OF COMPANY FACILITIES
Upon receipt and acceptance of a valid application for service, Grantee shall, subject to its own
economic feasibility criteria, make reasonable extensions of its distribution facilities to serve
customers located within the current or future corporate limits of Grantor.
RELOCATION OF COMPANY FACILITIES
If Grantor elects to change the grade of or otherwise alter any street, alley, avenue, bridge, public
right-of-way or public place for a public purpose, Grantee, upon reasonable notice from Grantor,
shall remove and relocate its facilities or equipment situated in the public rights-of-way, if such
removal is necessary to prevent interference and not merely for the convenience of the Grantor,
at the cost and expense of Grantee. If Grantor orders or requests Grantee to relocate its facilities
or equipment for the primary benefit of a commercial or private project, or as a result of the
initial request of a commercial or private developer or other non-public entity, and such removal
is necessary to prevent interference and not merely for the convenience of the Grantor or other
right-of-way user, Grantee shall receive payment for the cost of such relocation as a precondition
to relocating its facilities or equipment. Grantor shall consider reasonable alternatives in
designing its public works projects so as not arbitrarily to cause Grantee unreasonable additional
expense in exercising its authority under this section. Grantor shall also provide a reasonable
alternative location for Grantee's facilities. Grantor shall give Grantee written notice of vacating
of a public right-of-way. Vacating of a public right-of-way shall not deprive the Grantee of its
right to operate and maintain existing facilities, until the reasonable cost of relocating the same
are first paid to the Grantee.
Any person or corporation desiring to move a building or other structure along, or to make any
unusual use of any street, alley, avenue, bridge, public right-of-way or public place which shall
interfere with the facilities or equipment of the Grantee, shall first give notice to the Grantor and
the Grantee and a pay a sum sufficient to cover the expense and damage incident to the moving
of Grantee's facilities and equipment.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Grantor acknowledges that certain information it might request pursuant to this franchise may be
of a proprietary and confidential nature. If Grantee requests that any information provided by
Grantee to Grantor be kept confidential due to such proprietary or commercial value, Grantor
and its employees, agents, and representatives shall maintain the confidentiality of that
information, to the extent allowed by law. If Grantor is requested or required by legal or
administrative process to disclose any such confidential information, Grantor shall promptly
notify Grantee of such request or requirement so that Grantee may seek an appropriate protective
order or other relief. Grantor shall use all reasonable efforts to ensure that the confidentiality of
Grantee's confidential information is maintained.
FORCE MAJEURE
It shall not be a breach or default under this franchise if either party fails to perform its
obligations hereunder due to Force Majeure. Force Majeure shall include, but not be limited to,
the following: I) physical events such as acts of God, landslides, lightning, earthquakes, fires,
freezing, storms, floods, washouts, explosions, breakage or accident or necessity of repairs to
machinery, equipment or distribution or transmission lines; 2) acts of others such as strikes,
work-force stoppages, riots, sabotage, insurrections or wars; 3) governmental actions such as
necessity for compliance with any court order, law, statute, ordinance, executive order, or
regulation promulgated by a governmental authority having jurisdiction; and any other causes,
whether of the kind herein enumerated or otherwise not reasonably within the control of the
affected party to prevent or overcome. Each party shall make reasonable efforts to avoid Force
Majeure and to resolve such event as promptly as reasonably possible once it occurs in order to
resume performance; provided, however, that this provision shall not obligate a party to settle
any labor strike.
HOLD HARMLESS
Grantee, during the term of this Ordinance, agrees to save harmless Grantor from and against all
claims, demands, losses and expenses arising directly out of the negligence of Grantee, its
employees or agents, in the constructing, operating, and maintaining of distribution and
transmission facilities or appliances of Grantee; provided, however, that Grantee need not save
harmless Grantor from claims, demands, losses and expenses arising out ofthe negligence of
Grantor, its employees or agents.
SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence or section of this Ordinance is deemed invalid by any judicial, regulatory
or legislative body having proper jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall not be affected.
NONWAIVER
Any waiver of any obligation or default under this franchise shall not be construed as a waiver of
any future defaults, whether of like or different character.
REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
This ordinance, when accepted by Grantee as provided below, shall constitute the entire
agreement between the Grantor and the Grantee relating to this franchise and the same shall
supersede all prior ordinances pertaining to this franchise agreement, and any terms and
conditions of such prior ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed. Ordinance No. 078-72 of the City of Farmington, Minnesota is hereby repealed as of
the effective date hereof.
EFFECT AND INTERPRETATION OF ORDINANCE
The captions which precede each section of this ordinance are for convenience in reference only
and shall not be taken into consideration in the interpretation of any of the provisions of this
ordinance.
EFFECTIVE DATE AND ACCEPTANCE
This Ordinance shall become effective and be a binding contract between the Grantor and
Grantee, upon its final passage and approval by Grantor, in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations, and upon acceptance by Grantee by written instrument within sixty (60) days of
passage by the governing body, and filed with the City Clerk of Farmington, Minnesota. The
City Clerk shall sign and affix the community seal to acknowledge receipt of such acceptance,
and return one copy to Grantee. If Grantee does not, within sixty (60) days following passage of
this Ordinance express in writing its objections to any terms or provisions contained therein, or
reject this ordinance in its entirety, Grantee shall be deemed to have accepted this ordinance and
all of its terms and conditions.
This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage.
ADOPTED this _ day of
,2003, by the City Council of the City of Farmington.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
By:
Gerald G. Ristow, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Daniel M. Siebenaler
Interim City Administrator
Approved as to form the
day of
2003.
By:
City Attorney
SEAL
Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of
2003.