HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.01.21 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
November 1, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hoyt at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hoyt led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Hoyt, Bernhjelm, Pearson, Wilson
Members Absent: Porter
Also Present: Leah Koch, City Attorney; David McKnight, City Administrator;
Lynn Gorski, Assistant City Administrator; Chris Regis, Finance
Director;Justin Elvestad, Fire Chief; Samantha DiMaggio,
Community Development Director; Kellee Omlid, Parks and
Recreation Director; Katy Gehler, City Engineer/Public Works
Director;Jennifer Gabbard, Human Resources Director; Cynthia
Muller, Administrative Assistant
Audience:
4. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Bernhjelm, second by Wilson to approve the agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Bernhjelm, second by Pearson to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved October 4, 2021, City Council Work Session and Meeting Minutes—
Administration
b) Approved Flexible Work Arrangement Policy—Administration
C) Approved Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Faribault Commandery#8
Knights Templar—Administration
d) Approved Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Knights of Columbus—
Administration
e) Adopted RESOLUTION R53-21 Approving Gambling Event Permit—Farmington
Area Education Foundation —Administration
f) Acknowledged Third Quarter 2021 New Construction Report and Population
Estimate—Community Development
g) Accepted Resignation Parks and Recreation Commission —Parks
h) Approved Purchase of Toro Groundsmaster 5910 Lawnmower—Parks
i) Approved 2021-2022 Farmington High School Hockey Game Ice Rental
Agreement—Parks
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j) Adopted RESOLUTION R54-21 Accepting Donation from Farmington VFW Post
7662 to the Halloween Walk— Parks
k) Adopted RESOLUTION R55-21 Accepting Donation from
nobleconservationsolutions to the Schmitz-Maki Arena—Parks
1) Adopted ORDINANCE 021-764 Amending Title 9, Chapter 1, of the Farmington
City Code Regarding Parking Restrictions—Police
m) Approved Purchase of Live Fire Burn Trailer—Fire
n) Approved Position Classification for the Administrative Services Manager
Position in Police Department and Placement of Staff Member for the Position —
Human Resources
o) Approved 2022 Benefits—Human Resources
P) Acknowledged Financial Review for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2021—
Finance
q) Approved Bills—Finance
r) Approved Bills Part Two - Finance
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Adopt Resolution Certifying Delinquent Municipal Services to 2022 Property
Taxes
Notices were mailed to property owners with delinquent utility invoices as of
July 31, 2021, as well as delinquent mowing invoices and code violations. To
avoid certification,the delinquent amount had to paid by October 14, 2021. As
of the meeting, the current delinquent amount is$266,005.51. MOTION by
Bernhjelm, second by Wilson to close the public hearing and adopt RESOLUTION
R56-21 certifying the delinquent accounts as an addition to the 2022 real estate
taxes of the appropriate properties. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
a) Approve Westview Acres Street and Utility Improvement Final Transfers and
Potential Rambling River Center Project
Funding for the 2019 Westview Acres reconstruction project included
contributions from the utility funds for the portion of the work related to
replacement of each utility that was part of the project. At the March 15, 2021,
meeting, the city council approved the final acceptance and final contractor
payment for the project. An initial transfer of utility funds was completed in
2019 to support project payments throughout construction based on work
completed to date. With the finalization of the project, it is appropriate to
transfer the remaining utility funds to the construction fund to cover the
expenses related to the utilities.
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In addition to these transfers, it is also appropriate to finalize the reallocation of
municipal state aid funds set aside for this project. There was a total of
$988,143 in MSA allotments received and set aside for future uses. Portions of
this MSA funding were used for the Westview project, however, after the city
received favorable bids, not all of the MSA funds were needed for the Westview
project. Allocations have been discussed for the overlay program,the
construction of 202nd Street (new street near FHS) and contributions toward the
downtown sidewalk project. There are also funds available to address the need
for an ADA ramp at the Oak Street entrance to the Rambling River Center. There
is an accessible entrance on 4th Street. A quote for$30,000 has been received to
replace the concrete patio with a ramp and railings.
The proposed transfers to the Westview project account are:
Sanitary Sewer Fund $111,316
Water Fund $138,691
Stormwater Fund $122,375
The remaining MSA funds should be reallocated to other CIP projects as follows:
2019 Allocation to Overlays $250,000
2020 Allocation to Overlays $100,000
2020 Allocation to 202nd Street $150,000
Total Previous Allocations $500,000
Downtown Sidewalk Project $195,742
Councilmember Wilson supported these transfers. He asked if the project was
done on an open bid or bid locally. Staff stated it was a bid from the sidewalk
contractor and was done through an open bid and is a change order to the
sidewalk project. MOTION by Wilson, second by Bernhjelm to approve the final
transfers from the utility funds and allow the use of the surplus for projects
within the capital improvement plan. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by
Bernhjelm, second by Wilson to approve the ramp project at the Rambling River
Center. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Pearson: There was a nice amount of trick-or-treaters out for Halloween. As we
progress from fall to winter, she encouraged residents to prepare their homes for
winter.
Bernhjelm: Parking restrictions go into effect starting tonight.
Wilson: Thanked the Fire Department for their open house. The coolest thing the
high school has done was the Day of Victory event. Huge kudos to the school district.
Koch: The American Rescue Plan has been in the news and the money is being
disbursed.
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Gorski. There will be a wine tasting on November 4 at Celts. Farmington Liquors
held a fundraiser in October and raised $12,804 for the food shelf.
DiMaggio: The downtown businesses are hosting a Spirit of Giving event on
December 11.
Omlid: Thanked the 22 businesses that participated in the Halloween Walk.
Parks and Recreation is hosting a holiday light tour. Residents should sign up by
November 15. Staff is putting together an online map for the event.
Regis: He is reviewing the city policy for donations.
Gehler: Saturday and Sunday there will be a pumpkin drop-off on Municipal
Drive.
Gabbard: Open enrollment started today. The city is looking to hire a building
inspector and warming house attendants.
Elvestad: The Fire Department's Turkey Bingo will be held November 13.
McKnight: Thanked the community for supporting the police officers this week.
Hoyt: Veteran's Day is coming up and thanked those who served.
Congratulations to the Tiger football team.
He recently connected with Sgt Patrick Sunderland who finished 12th in marksmanship in
the Olympics.
The Park and Rec Halloween Walk was an amazing event.
The Police Citizens Academy graduation was held on Tuesday.
There are a lot of holiday events coming up and residents should watch the city's
website.
We had a triple homicide last week in Farmington. It was the first homicide in six years.
There are real people involved, our neighbors. Be patient with the investigation. Huge
kudos to the police department for getting out truthful information and quickly. Reach
out to those affected.
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Bernhjelm, second by Pearson to adjourn at 7:23 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia .wluCler
Cynthia Muller
Administrative Assistant