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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.19.21 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 2021 1. Call to Order Mayor Hoyt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hoyt led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call Present-Hoyt, Bernhjelm, Porter and Wilson Absent-None Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Community Development Director Kienberger, Public Works Director Gehler, Police Chief Rutherford, Planning Manager Wippler and Attorney Koch. 4. Agenda Motion by Porter, second by Pearson,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion carried. 5. Announcements/Commendations a) State Legislative Delegation State Representative Garofalo and State Senator Duckworth appeared before the city council to provide an update on the 2021 legislative session. Issues discussed included welcoming the new city councilmembers, the state response to COVID, state budget issues, the events of January 6th, committee assignments, building relationships and more. Mayor Hoyt thanked Representative Garofalo for his work in coordinating the display signs of support for the police and fire departments. Councilmember Porter asked Senator Duckworth about his work on veterans' issues. Duckworth shared his experience as an active service member, talked about current deployments and how local communities can support veterans and their families. The city council thanked Representative Garofalo and Senator Duckworth for attending the meeting and invited them back any time they wished. January 19, 2021 Minutes - 1- b) Toys for Town Summary and Acceptance of Donations Police Chief Rutherford provided a summary of the 2020 Toys for Town program. With the pandemic, a significant increase in families and children asked to participate. Final numbers for the year included 114 families and 350 children. In addition, the program supported the families and children in domestic violence shelters through 360 Communities, which pushed the totals closer to 130 families and 400 children. The community stepped up with donations in 2020 totaling over$31,000. Councilmembers thanked Rutherford for all of the work associated with the program. Motion by Wilson, second by Porter, to adopt Resolution R03-2021 accepting donations in the amount of$31,099.70 for the Farmington Police Department Toys for Town Program. APIF, motion carried. 6. Citizen Comments None 7. Consent Agenda Motion by Pearson, second by Bernhjelm, to approve the consent agenda: a) Approve Minutes of the January 4, 2021 City Council Meeting-Administration b) Approve Performance Evaluation Summary and Employment Agreement for the City Administrator-Attorney c) Accept Resignation from the Economic Development Authority-City Council d) Approve Mutual Aid Agreement with the St. Paul Police Department-Police e) Adopt Resolution R04-2021 Accepting a Donation from Dakota County Abstract to the Rambling River Center-Parks f) Acknowledge Fourth Quarter 2020 and Year End New Construction Report and Population Estimate-Community Development g) Approve Public Hearing on the Economic Development Authority Composition- Community Development h) Approve Policy Update-Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual-Human Resources i) Approve Bills-Finance APIF, motion carried. 8. Public Hearings January 19, 2021 Minutes -2- None 9. Award of Contract None 10. Petitions, Requests and Communications a) Final Plat-Sapphire Lake 3rd Addition Planning Manager Wippler presented the final plat for the Sapphire Lake 3rd addition. Sapphire Lake Development Company, LLC is proposing to plat 32 single-family lots within the Sapphire Lake 3rd Addition. The 32 single-family lots are located to the east of the previous 69 lots platted as part of the Sapphire Lake 1st and 2nd Additions. The 32 single-family lots are part of the 131 overall single-family lots proposed for the project. The Sapphire lake 3rd Addition Final Plat corresponds with the preliminary plat that was approved by the Planning Commission on August 15, 2018 and the City Council on August 20, 2018. The Plat is comprised of the following area summary: Block 1 Area: 1.9535 acres Block 2 Area: 1.3648 acres Block 3 Area: 1.2121 acres Block 4 Area: 1.4033 acres Total Lot Area: 5.9337 acres Total Outlot Area: 22.5319 acres Total R/W Area: 1.5874 acres Total Area: 30.0530 As previously mentioned, the Sapphire Lake 3rd Addition Final Plat will consist of 32 single- family lots. The average lot size is 8,077 square feet in size with the smallest lot being 6,887 square feet in size and the largest being 11,449 square feet in size. The property is zoned R-2 (Low Medium Density Residential) which requires a minimum lot size of 6,000 January 19, 2021 Minutes -3- square feet with a minimum lot width of 60 feet. All lots proposed within the 3rd Addition meet these required minimums. Additionally, the attached final plat shows 3 outlots (A, B, and Q. Outlot A is 13.3559 acres and is a combination of future development, open space and wetland. Outlot B is 4.8219 acres in size and will be the remaining portion of the center storm water basin. Outlot C is 4.3541 acres in size and consists of wetland and open space. Both Outlots B and C will be deeded to the city with this development phase. The final plat shows the extension of both 213th Street West and Spruce Street east from where they currently terminate within the 2nd Addition. Both 213th Street West and Spruce Street will have temporary cul-de-sacs constructed at the eastern boundaries of the 3rd Addition. Spruce Street is a non-divided residential collector that consists of a 70- foot wide right-of-way and 38 foot wide roadway measured from face of curb to face of curb. The 213th Street W street section will be comprised of a 60-foot right-of-way and a 32-foot wide roadway measured face of curb to face of curb. Five-foot wide sidewalks will be provided on the north sides of both 213th Street W and Spruce Street. An 8-foot wide trail will be constructed through Outlot C with the 3rd Addition, the trail will be extended from Spruce Street to where Outlot A begins. This trail will ultimately continue to Biscayne Avenue and will be completed in a future phase. Landscape Plan Review A landscaping plan was approved as part of the overall development plan. Lot frontage trees will be provided in accordance with the city's landscaping requirements. Engineering Review The Engineering Department has reviewed the Sapphire Lake 3rd Addition Final Plat and recommends approval contingent upon satisfaction of all engineering comments related to the construction plans for grading and utilities as well as the applicant entering into a Development Contract with the city and all security fees and costs paid. Planning Commission Review The Planning Commission reviewed the final plat on January 12, 2021 and recommended approval with a 5-0 vote. The recommendation was contingent upon the following: 1. The satisfaction of all engineering comments related to the construction plans for grading and utilities. January 19, 2021 Minutes -4- 2. A Development Contract between the applicant and the City of Farmington shall be executed and security fees and costs shall be paid. Submission of all other documents required under the Development Contract shall be required. Councilmember Bernhjelm shared that it is nice to see the progress that is being made in this development. Councilmember Wilson asked a number of clarifying questions on density, park dedication and sidewalks. Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Wilson,to adopt Resolution R05-2021 approving the final plat for Sapphire Lake 3rd Addition, subject to the following contingencies- 1. The satisfaction of all engineering comments related to the construction plans for grading and utilities. 2. A development contract between the applicant and the City of Farmington shall be executed and security fees and costs shall be paid. Submission of all other documents required under the development contract shall be required. APIF, motion carried. 11. Unfinished Business None 12. New Business a) 2021 Legislative Priorities Administrator McKnight presented the draft 2021 legislative priorities for city council consideration. The city council previously discussed the importance of developing these priorities and sharing them with our elected officials. McKnight asked the city council to submit their priorities and included what he thought were the most important items for our legislators to consider. The draft 2021 legislative priorities include- 1. Transportation/Infrastructure Improvements-As the second oldest city in Dakota County, our aging streets and utility infrastructure needs present a strain on our annual budget and capital improvement plans and place extensive burden on our taxpayers. In addition, we ask that intersection safety improvements at County Road 50/Flagstaff Avenue and State Highway 3 north of Elm Street be prioritized on state and county capital improvement plans. January 19, 2021 Minutes -5- 2. Pandemic-Ensure cities have tools to effectively respond to COVID-19 and manager city operations. This includes local control and flexibility in conducting city operations in an open and transparent method. Any and all types of continued support for local businesses adversely impacted by the pandemic are highly encouraged. 3. Economic Challenges-Allow cities to adequately navigate and respond to economic challenges because of the pandemic. Preserving and protecting the ability of cities to finance and provide important municipal services is vital. This includes advocating for local government aid, defending against unfunded mandates and preserving city authority to establish and collect infrastructure fees. 4. Local Control-Support legislation that maintains local control and authority. City councilmembers were elected to make decisions on behalf of Farmington residents. Supporting local accountability for fiscal decisions within the community is important to our community. 5. Wine and Strong Beer-We support legislation that maintains wine and strong beer be sold exclusively in liquor stores to prevent underage alcohol sales and consumption. In addition, this issue could have a detrimental impact on revenues that offset property taxes. Councilmember Wilson thanked councilmembers for sharing their priorities. Councilmember Bernhjelm shared that it appears the members are all aligned with these priorities. Motion by Porter, second by Bernhjelm, to approve the 2021 Farmington Legislative Priorities. APIF, motion carried. b) Ordinance Amending Title 1, Chapter 10,of the Farmington City Code Regarding Mayoral Salary Administrator McKnight presented a draft of an ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 10, of the Farmington City Code regarding the mayoral salary. At the January 4, 2021 city council meeting, Mayor Hoyt asked for city council support in adjusting the mayor salary to the same amount paid to city councilmembers. State statute includes a provision to lower the salary of the mayor and/or city councilmembers without waiting until after the next municipal election. The salaries can be changed for up to 12 months by ordinance and become effective upon the passage and publication of the ordinance. Currently the mayor is paid $8,040 per year and the city councilmembers are paid $7,020 per year. Councilmember Porter shared she is torn on this issue because the role of the mayor is heavy. She shared similar concerns that Councilmember Bernhjelm had shared previously. January 19, 2021 Minutes -6- Mayor Hoyt shared that this is not a stunt. This is an important issue to him and he views all of the city councilmembers as peers. Motion by Pearson, second by Wilson,to approve the Ordinance 2021-754 amending Title 1, Chapter 10, of the Farmington City Code regarding mayoral salary and the associated summary ordinance for publication. Motion approved 4-1. Yes-Hoyt, Pearson, Porter, Wilson. No- Bernhjelm. 13. City Council Roundtable Pearson-Thanked all of the residents who applied for board and commission seats. She encouraged residents to reach out to her as a new councilmember on any issues. She liked to see the traffic back at local restaurants. Shared information about the upcoming American Legion blood drive. Bern hjelm-Thanked all of the residents who applied for board and commission seats. She encouraged residents to watch the inauguration because the real winner is democracy. Porter-Thanked all of the residents who applied for board and commission seats. Thanked Farmington for stepping up on Toys for Town and other events. Wilson-Thanked Dakota County Abstract for their donation. Thanked all of the residents who applied for board and commission seats. McKnight-Shared that a park tour will be scheduled for August 11th. Shared that the new broadcast camera at the arena is now broadcasting on our YouTube channel. Kienberger-Shared that 82 new homes were built in Farmington in 2020. Hoyt-Discussed the events of January 6th, encouraged residents to be the change they want to see. Thanked our state representatives for coming to the meeting. Encouraged residents to check in with school staff members. Encourage residents to support Farmington First in all areas. 14. Adjourn Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Porter, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted January 19, 2021 Minutes -7- David McKnight, City Administrator January 19, 2021 Minutes -S-