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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.19.21 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 2021 1) Call to Order Acting Mayor Bernhjelm called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2) Pledge of Allegiance Acting Mayor Bernhjelm led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3) Roll Call Present-Bernhjelm, Pearson, Porter and Wilson Absent-Hoyt Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Parks and Recreation Director Omlid, Police Chief Rutherford, Fire Chief Elvestad, Public Works Director Gehler and Community Development Director DiMaggio. Other Present-Farmington School Board and School District Staff 4) Agenda Motion by Porter, second by Wilson, to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion carried. 5) Announcement/Commendations None 6) Citizen Comments a) William Pelach,315 Spruce Street-Asked the city council to get a grocery store in the city and inquired about the status of the sidewalk project. b) Kyle Thomson, 5375 180th Street-Asked the city council to acknowledge the Juneteenth proclamation that has been submitted by a resident. July 19, 2021 Minutes c) Kristi Rhoades, 617 Spruce Street-Shared her history of growing up in Farmington and the history of our country. Shared that she submitted a request to have the city council support a proclamation for Juneteenth 2022. d) Jennifer Madigan, 20674 Dyers Pass-Shared that she was disappointed the Juneteenth proclamation was not passed and encourage the city council to support the 2022 request that was submitted by a resident tonight. e) Kelsey Jezierski, 18297 Dunbury Avenue-Wanted people to know that we need to stand up to let people know they are not alone. f) Tysley Taylor,3818 192nd Street West-Shared that she was disappointed in the mayor's response at the last meeting and encourage the city council to bring up the Juneteenth proclamation for a real vote. g) Jerry Ristow,9418th Street-Shared that he has lived in Farmington his entire life and previously served on the city council. He welcomes everyone to town and is disappointed to hear that this is occurring in the city. He wants everyone to feel welcome and wants to make things better for everyone. h) Lisa Larossa, 19752 Butternut Trail-Thanked Mr. Ristow for being an example of what we are talking about tonight. She wants unity and to feel safe in her community. She encouraged everyone to get together and discuss the issues. i) Eric Jezierski, 18297 Dunbury Avenue-Thanked the city council for taking the heat and said that sometimes when the shoe fits you need to wear it. Making decisions can be difficult. When he makes decisions, he has to think about the impact on everyone. j) Elsa, 705 Second Street-She recently moved to the city and has been harassed for things displayed in her yard. We have a duty to protect everyone. 7) Consent Agenda Motion by Porter, second by Wilson,to approve the consent agenda: a) Approve Minutes of the June 21, 2021 City Council Meeting-Administration b) Approve Minutes of the July 12, 2021 City Council Work Session-Administration c) Adopt Resolution R32-2021 Accepting Donations to the Rambling River Center- Administration d) Approve Extension of Employee Interchange Agreement with the Dakota Broadband Board-Administration e) Approve IT Director Position Description and Promotion-Administration f) Approve Recommendation of Hire-Administration g) Approve Out of State Travel/Training-Dakota Broadband h) Adopt Resolution R33-2021 Accepting Donation from Happy Harry's Furniture to the Rambling River Center-Parks i) Adopt Resolution R34-2021 Accepting Donation from Thomas Dault-Beauchane to the Rambling River Center-Parks July 19, 2021 Minutes I j) Adopt Resolution R35-2021 Approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Farmington on Behalf of the City Attorney and Police Department- Police k) Approve a Contract for the 2021 Pavement Rejuvenation Project-Public Works 1) Adopt Findings of Fact for Appeal of Planning Commission Decision-Farmington Enterprises LLC-301 Third Street-Community Development m) Approve Change Order#3 for Liquor Store Relocation Project-Administration n) Approve Bills-Finance 8) Public Hearing None 9) Award of Contract None 10) Petitions, Requests and Communications None 11) Unfinished Business None 12) New Business a) Presentation of School District 192 Community Survey Results Peter Leatherman provided a detailed update of the results of the school district 2021 community survey. The survey reviewed a wide variety of issues and areas and showed how the school district is performing in the area of education, activities,taxes and more. b) ISD 192 Update Superintendent Berg provided an updated on activities throughout the district. Some of the topic areas covered included a legislative update, excess levy/bond projects,the status of the decision making process on returning to school in the fall and more. July 19, 2021 Minutes c) City of Farmington and Development Update Administrator McKnight provided an update on activities occurring in the community. McKnight reviewed the partnership between the two entities,current and planned street projects,the status of new housing developments and reviewed a number of new or expanding businesses in Farmington. 13) City Council Roundtable Bernhjelm-Shared that National Night Out is August P. Thanked the residents who attended the meeting. Pearson-Thanked city and school district staff for their work and presentations. Thanked the residents who attended the meeting. Porter-Thanked a number of individuals who made donations on the consent agenda. Thanked staff for their presentations. Encouraged people to continue to talk about their differences. Wilson-Thanked the school board for the meeting and their efforts with the district. Thanked Commissioner Slavik and Senator Duckworth for attending. Thanked a number of individuals who made donations on the consent agenda. Thanked Kellee Omlid and Katy Gehler for work they did with a resident. 13. Adjourn Motion by Pearson,second by Wilson,to adjourn the meeting at 9:11 p.m. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted Da*noe � -me,trsv/v-r David McKnight, City Administrator July 19, 2021 Minutes