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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.03.21 Work Session Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WORK SESSION MAY 3,2021 Call to Order Mayor Hoyt called the work session to order at 5:00 p.m. Roll Call Present-Hoyt, Pearson, Porter and Wilson Absent-Bernhjelm Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Present-Crabtree,Caron and Koss Absent-Suchanek Also Present-Administrator McKnight,Assistant Fire Chief Allbee and Public Works Director Gehler Agenda Motion by Porter,second by Wilson,to approve the agenda as presented.APIF, motion carried. Potential Referendum and Ballot Question The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission asked the city council to have a discussion about a possible referendum and ballot question in 2022. Mayor Hoyt reviewed the results of the last referendum in 2016 and the two groups talked about what worked with that process,what could have been done differently and the current state of the world. Administrator McKnight reviewed the approach taken in 201 when the city last conducted a community survey. The groups discussed possible options on gathering public input including different types of surveys and technology. The two groups had discussion on different options that could be included in a park referendum,groups to target with amenities, needs and wants of the community and more. After much discussion,the consensus of the group was the work with the city administrator and parks and recreation director as follows- ✓ Bring back options to consider to gather public input ✓ Look at this work as a multi-phased project ✓ Consider options for an advisory group on this topic McKnight stated he would make this a priority project for the new parks and recreation director. Skate Park The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission shared a recent presentation they heard from a group or residents on a potential skate park. Both groups appreciated the involvement of youth in this request. It was agreed that this issue should be considered as a part of the potential referendum discussions. Pickle Ball The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission asked the city council about looking at possible changing one of the tennis courts at Rambling River Park to a pickle ball court. The city council was in support of the commission looking at this potential project. Farmington Fire Relief Association Farmington Firefighter Relief Association President Jeff Allbee shared information on what the association does in terms of providing a pension to firefighters and fundraising efforts. A history of the association was reviewed,the current financial health discussed and the annual contribution made by the city to the association was detailed. Allbee shared that the association is currently reviewing financials and is expected to request an increase in the annual pension soon. Councilmembers thanked Allbee for the information and pledged to continue the positive working relationship that exists between the two groups. City Administrator Update Administrator McKnight inquired into possible dates for the second round of interviews for the community development director. McKnight will inquire with all councilmembers and get back in touch with all members with a date that will work for as many members as possible. McKnight inquired about the July 6, 2021 city council meeting. The city council agreed to cancel this meeting. Councilmember Pearson provided an update on the planning taking place for Dew Days in 2021. Adjourn Motion by Wilson,second by Pearson,to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. APIF, motion carried.