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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.01.21 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 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, Pearson and Wilson Absent-Bernhjelm and Porter Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Community Development Director Kienberger, Public Works Director Gehler, Police Chief Rutherford, Finance Director Malecha, Administrative Assistant Muller, Planning Manager Wippler and Attorney Jamnik. 4. Agenda Motion by Wilson, second by Pearson, to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion carried. 5. Announcements/Commendations a) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award Finance Director Malecha shared with the city council that the city has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Report Award for 2019. This is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment for the city and staff. The city council congratulated Malecha and her staff for their continued great work in this area. 6. Citizen Comments None February 1,2021 Minutes - 1- 7. Consent Agenda Motion by Pearson, second by Wilson, to approve the consent agenda: a) Approve Minutes of the January 19, 2021 City Council Meeting-Administration b) Approve Minutes of the January 11, 2021 City Council Work Session-Administration c) Approve Minutes of the January 22, 2021 City Council Work Session-Administration d) Approve Lease Extension with Allina Health-Administration e) Approve Interim Wage Adjustment-Administration f) Approve Appointments to Boards and Commissions-City Council g) Approve Renewal of Electrical Inspector Contract-Community Development h) Adopt Resolution R06-2021 Sapphire Lake Third Addition Development Contract- Community Development i) Approve Additional Staff Issued Business Credit Card-Finance j) Approve Bills-Finance APIF, motion carried. 8. Public Hearings a) Economic Development Authority Composition Revision Administrative Assistant Muller shared that the city council has requested that the composition of the Economic Development Authority(EDA) be revised. Currently the EDA is comprised of two city councilmembers, one school board member and four residents. The city council has requested this be amended by changing the school board seat to an additional resident seat. The term would be for six years. Mayor Hoyt opened the public hearing. No one in attendance wished to speak. Motion by Wilson, second by Pearson,to closed the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Pearson, second by Wilson,to amend the enabling Resolution R07-2021 and adopt Ordinance 2021-755 revising the composition of the Economic Development Authority to include two city councilmembers and five residents. In addition, the city council appoints Tony Kaufman to the Economic Development Authority for a six-year term effective February 1, 2021 and appoints Robert Carpentier to the Economic Development Authority for a one-year term effective February 1, 2021. APIF, motion carried. 9. Award of Contract None February 1, 2021 Minutes -2- 10. Petitions, Requests and Communications a) Whispering Fields Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development Planning Manager Wippler presented the preliminary plat and planned unit development for the Whispering Fields subdivision. Jay and Patricia Christensen and ISD 192 (owners), and Summergate Companies (developer) have jointly submitted an application for preliminary plat and planned unit development review for Whispering Fields located directly south of the Farmington High School off Flagstaff Avenue (see attached location map). The proposal for the property consists of 119 single-family lots on 47.89 acres (see attached preliminary plat). DISCUSSION Metropolitan Urban Service Area On May 18, 2020,the City Council amended the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to modify the MUSA and Development Staging for this property from 2040 to 2020- placing this property into the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. Comprehensive Plan and Zoning The subject property was guided Medium Density Residential when the 2040 Comprehensive Plan was approved in early 2020. On May 18, 2020,the City Council approved the rezoning of the Whispering Fields property from A-1 (Agriculture)to R-3 (Medium Density Residential) Planned Unit Development. Whispering Fields Preliminary Plat As shown on the attached plat,the developer proposes 119 single-family lots on 47.89 acres with a net density of 4.1 lots per acre. The minimum lot area proposed in the development is 6,500 square feet with a maximum lot area of 16,098 square feet (8,127 average square feet). The developer proposes two access points for the development. Street B will connect with Flagstaff Avenue midway through the property, and Fleming Avenue will be extended north through the center of the development from the Regetta Fields development adjacent to the south. Streets C and B will eventually be extended to the west upon development of the adjacent property. The developer is proposing to construct a temporary 20-foot wide bituminous mat between Streets B and C to provide turnaround movements. This turnaround would be removed once Streets B and C are extended to the west with future development. Generally, the city is comfortable in concept with the temporary turnaround February 1, 2021 Minutes -3- between Streets B and C, however,this will have to be reviewed further and the city will work with the developer to work through the specifics of the design of this turnaround with the final plat. Streets E and C will both end with temporary turnarounds near the southeast corner of the development, as the developer does not own the adjacent residential property at that location. Street E will end with a temporary hammerhead and Street C will end with a temporary cul-de-sac. Parks and Trails A 1.5-acre park is proposed in the southwest corner of the property(Outlot Q. This is adjacent to city owned park property within the Regetta Fields development to the south. Trails and sidewalks are being provided throughout the development and the locations shown for trails and sidewalks are generally acceptable to the city. Please note the trails being provided along Flagstaff Avenue and along the northern boundary of the plat through the School District property. Engineering The Engineering Department has reviewed the preliminary plat and has recommended approval of the plat contingent upon satisfaction of engineering requirements. The developer has been informed that before review of the final plat is performed; all engineering requirements are to be met to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department. Preliminary Planned Unit Development The deviations that are proposed with this planned unit development are as follows: • Allowing single-family dwellings within the R-3 zoning district. • Reducing the minimum lot area to 6,500 square feet. • Reducing the minimum lot width to 45 feet. • Increasing the minimum front yard setback to 25 feet. • Reducing the minimum side yard setback to 7 1/2 feet. • Increasing the maximum lot coverage to 35 percent. Planning Commission Review The Planning Commission reviewed the preliminary plat and planned unit development at a special meeting on January 26, 2021 and held a public hearing on the applications. Upon closing the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the preliminary plat and planned unit development to the City Council contingent upon the following: February 1, 2021 Minutes -4- 1. The satisfaction of all engineering comments/requirements including construction plans for grading, storm water and utilities. 2. Continue to work with the city on the design of the temporary turnaround between Streets B and C with regard to width and street section. Councilmember Wilson acknowledged the Christensen family for this development. He also shared he liked the trail included along Flagstaff Avenue and supports the wider street width for emergency vehicle turnarounds. Councilmember Pearson asked about a safety concern near the trail and vehicle turnaround area. Wippler shared that staff will review this issue with the developer and it will eventually go away when the streets are extended. Mayor Hoyt thanked staff and the Planning Commission for their work on this development. It looks great and he supports the continued growth in the community. Motion by Wilson, second by Pearson,to adopt Resolution R08-2021 approving the preliminary plat and planned unit development for the Whispering Fields development contingent upon the following: 1. The satisfaction of all engineering comments/requirements including construction plans for grading, storm water and utilities. 2. Continue to work with the city on the design of the temporary turnaround between Streets B and C with regard to width and street section. APIF, motion carried. 11. Unfinished Business None 12. New Business a) 2020 Investment Review Finance Director Malecha presented the 2020 investment review to the city council. In accordance with the city investment policy, staff annually reviews the city's cash and investment portfolio with the city council. As of December 31, 2020, the city had a combined cash and investment balance of$38.2 million. Of this amount,the city had invested $12.5 million in collateralized accounts and $25.7 million in a variety of investments with various financial institutions. February 1, 2021 Minutes -5- Malecha reviewed the length of investments, the institutions where our investments are held, mark to market and the return the city received on investments in 2020. Councilmember Wilson appreciated the detail in this report. He asked if there is a limit to the amount the city could invest in municipal bonds. Malecha stated there is no limit. Councilmember Pearson asked about thoughts on future investment returns. Malecha stated she does not expect much to change in 2021. Mayor Hoyt shared that he was happy we continue to make the right decisions with our investments. b) Ordinance Amendments to Title 7, Chapter 1,Solid Waste Public Works Director Gehler presented the proposed changes to Title 7, Chapter 1 of the city code in regards to the solid waste ordinance. City staff has been working over the past year to recognize changes at the county level based on the state updating goals and requirements in the area of solid waste and recycling. Gehler reviewed the changes in the area of recycling, solid waste abatement programs, multi- unit housing recycling, event recycling and weekly recycling in 2022. Councilmember Pearson asked about communication and the changes to multi-family housing. Gehler stated that most of the city multi-housing already complies with the proposed rules. The county will work directly with the property owners and the city will participate as well. Pearson liked that the city is being proactive. She asked about the financial impact of the recycling in parks change. Gehler shared that this amount has not been calculated. Councilmember Wilson thanked staff for all of their work on this issue. He expressed his desire for staff to track these mandates from the state and county government so we can share with our representatives. Mayor Hoyt shared that county representatives were in front of the city council in December 2020 and we will be reviewing this entire issue in 2021. The purpose of these ordinance changes is to help us get to recycling 75%of our waste. Motion by Pearson, second by Wilson, to approve Ordinance 2021-756 amending Title 7, Chapter 1, of the city code relating to solid waste collections. APIF, motion carried. February 1, 2021 Minutes -6- 13. City Council Roundtable Pearson-Thanked everyone for their assistance over the past month. Thanked the applicants for all of the board and commission seats and staff for their input on the recent goal setting session. Wilson-Thanked all of the board and commission applicants. Acknowledged the renewed lease with Allina Health at Fire Station#2 and encouraged residents to take care of each other as we continue to move through the pandemic. McKnight-Reminded the city council that the February 16, 2021 city council is cancelled. Kienberger-Shared that Dakota County is currently offering round four of business assistance grants. Gehler-Shared that the water efficiency rebate program is still being offered. Hoyt-Thanked all of the board and commission applicants. Acknowledged the Sapphire Lake development agreement approved as a part of the consent agenda. Congratulated Steve Arndt on his interim appointment. Encouraged residents to check in on their neighbors and always place Farmington first in what you are doing. 14. Adjourn Motion by Wilson, second by Pearson,to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted David McKnight, City Administrator February 1, 2021 Minutes -7-