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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.06.21 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR December 6, 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, Porter, Wilson Members Absent: None Also Present: Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; David McKnight, City Administrator; Lynn Gorski, Assistant City Administrator; Chris Regis, Finance Director; Gary Rutherford, Police Chief;Justin Elvestad, Fire Chief; Samantha DiMaggio, Community Development Director; Kellee Omlid, Parks and Recreation Director; Katy Gehler, City Engineer/Public Works Director; Cynthia Muller,Administrative Assistant Audience: Lacelle Cordes, Mitch Snobeck, Paul Balus, Ryan Pietsch,Jeff Schottler 4. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION by Bernhjelm, second by Porter to approve the agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. S. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Paul Balus, 20631 Eastview Avenue, stated he is in the domestic and international business so he understands processes and procedures. On Friday his granddaughter was in a car accident. He wanted to know how to get a stop light at CR50 and Flagstaff Avenue. When the high school was built there should have been a stop light there. He appreciates council and staff recognizing the need. The pictures of the accident are horrific. His granddaughter walked away with cuts and bruises. He stated the city needs to circumvent procedures and we have to expedite the installation of a stop light. If a stop light is installed within the current timeline, it will take a year which is unacceptable. No matter what the city is doing, it's not good enough. We cannot wait a year. He doesn't want this to happen to another person. Don't allow the county to wait for an analysis. He stated it is a fact that the county said they are glad we are talking about this, but we have a process. Processes start a pathway to get what you want. We have the best police and fire in the country. Whatever you are doing, you need to do more. Present this case in person to the county board. We were lucky. Someone you know will not be. Passionately go after the county. Mayor Hoyt responded that two weeks ago he, staff and the county met because the city identified infrastructure as a key goal. It was the most productive meeting in ten Council Minutes(Regular) December 6,2021 Page 2 years. We told them what we want to have happen and we expect to hear from the county this week. We expect to have something done before school starts next year. This will be pushed very aggressively. Mr. Ryan Pietsch, 22272 Cambrian Way, stated he has been in contact with staff regarding an issue in Executive Estates. Over the last six weeks, the large parking lot behind his property has been filled with 30 to 50 semi-trucks coming in and out 24 hours a day. The trucks are running constantly. People are working on trucks several hours during the day. His issues included loud trucks, constant smell of diesel fuel, risk of starting a fire, lack of monitoring who is coming in and out of the lot, constant noise and calling police, when he looks at the area they are confrontational with him, there is a port-a-potty and dumpster on the lot,they can hear the trucks with the windows closed. There are paths going by for kids to ride bikes; if a kid disappears, who is accountable? There was a sign up for stage coach parking. They are leasing the lot from the owner. The owner informed staff those are his trucks. If he is being dishonest, the city needs to see what is going on. What was the original use of the lot? He was told five years ago the owner will park cars there. Now it's a truck stop. What buffers need to be in place? The only buffer now is a 5 ft. chain link fence. The Mayor and staff have been helpful, but he wanted to address this. Mr.Jeff Schottler, 22420 Calico Court, stated he is also concerned with trucks. Truckers are spending the night in the trucks. It does not belong in this area. There are a lot of little kids in the area. There are lights and noise 24-7. It doesn't seem right for the neighborhood. The owner took the sign off the fence so no one knows who is renting the lot. 7. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Wilson, second by Porter to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved November 15, 2021, City Council Minutes-Administration b) Adopted RESOLUTION R64-21 Approving Polling Locations for 2022 Elections - Administration C) Approved Various 2022 License and Permit Renewals-Administration d) Approved Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Criminal Justice Network Board -Administration e) Adopted RESOLUTION R65-21 Approving Gambling Event Permit Farmington Volleyball Club-Administration f) Adopted RESOLUTION R66-21 Accepting Donation from Happy Harry's Furniture to the Rambling River Center- Parks g) Adopted RESOLUTION R67-21 Accepting Donation of Trains from Steven Widmer to the Rambling River Center- Parks h) Approved Purchase of Perkins SAT-750 Dumper Unit- Parks i) Approved Agreement with WSB for Park Master Planning for Flagstaff Meadows Park- Parks j) Approved WSB Code Enforcement Contract Renewal —Community Development k) Approved a Contract for Professional Engineering Services Related to the Spruce Street Reconstruction Project—Public Works Council Minutes(Regular) December 6,2021 Page 3 1) Approved Final Acceptance of Public Streets and Utilities for Sapphire Lake 2nd Addition—Public Works m) Approved Community Waste Abatement Grant Agreement—Public Works n) Adopted RESOLUTION R68-21 Approving Use of Solid Waste Funds for Customer Solid Waste Accounts- Finance o) Approved Creation of Water Trunk Fund - Finance P) Approved Additional Staff Issued Business Credit Cards - Finance q) Approved Bills- Finance APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Approve 2022 License Renewals The following businesses applied for 2022 license renewals: On-Sale Liquor and On-Sale Sunday: Bourbon Butcher, 20700 Chippendale Avenue W, Suite 15 Celt's Pub &Grill, 200 3rd Street EI Charro Mexican Restaurant, 120 Elm Street Farmington Lanes, 27 5th Street Farmington Tap House and Long Branch 309 3rd Street Las Enchiladas, 18500 Pilot Knob Road, Suite A Pizza Man, 409 3rd Street The Mug, 18450 Pilot Knob Road This Little Piggy Catering Inc, 22280 Chippendale Avenue W Club License and On-Sale Sunday: VFW Club Post#7662, 4213rd Street On-Sale Wine, 3.2. Beer and Intoxicating Malt Liquor Fountain Valley Golf Club, 2830 220th Street W Therapeutic Massage: Stephanie Delzer, Main Street Day Spa, 328 Third Street MOTION by Bernhjelm, second by Wilson to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Porter, second by Bernhjelm to approve the 2022 license renewals. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Approve Fairhill Estate at North Creek Development Park Name The city acquired property in the Fairhill Estate at North Creek development for a park through the park dedication process. The Parks and Recreation Commission held a naming contest for the park. The winning name, Sunny Hills Park, was submitted by Ann Jensen. Several local businesses donated prizes for the Council Minutes(Regular) December 6,2021 Page 4 naming contest. MOTION by Porter, second by Bernhjelm to approve the name Sunny Hills Park for the neighborhood park that is being built in the Fairhill Estate at North Creek development. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS a) Adopt Resolution Approving Final 2022 Budget and Tax Levy The City Council approved the preliminary 2022 tax levy on September 20, 2021, and set the budget amount at$12,032,524 which is a 6.78% increase over 2021. For 2022, revenues come from several sources and total $3,611,583. The total 2022 expenditures total$15,729,719. Expenditures of note in the 2022 budget include: - The Administration budget has increased due to the Assistant City Administrator position that was added in mid-2021. - The police budget has increased by 8.96%. This increase is comprised of several small increases throughout the police budget, with the largest increase being seen in the benefits line item. - The fire budget also reflects an increase due to dollars being included to address future station needs of the department and to replace tables and chairs that are in need of replacement. - Purchase of three new lawn mowers for the Parks and Recreation department. - The construction of the Highway 3/County Road 66 roundabout. - Funding increase for street maintenance of 96%. Transfers out reflect a significant increase in 2022 over 2021 by$820,258 and can be attributed to the following: - Provide for future debt service for the Spruce/Division Street reconstruction project in the amount of$175,000. - Increase in mill and overlay of$318,792 for a total of$650,000 for the Akin Road mill and overlay project. - Increase of trail maintenance funding of$65,000 for a total of$135,000. - An increase of$375,000 or 72%for the vehicle and equipment replacement plan. The city has received an increase in fiscal disparities of$73,741. The taxable market value of the average residential property in Farmington will be $281,650 in 2022 which is a 3.52% increase from 2021. The proposed 2022 tax levy would increase the city tax on the average property by$75 per year. Mayor Hoyt noted this budget reinforces the priority of infrastructure. Council stayed true to their priorities. Residents will see a significant amount of work in 2022. MOTION by Wilson, second by Porter to adopt RESOLUTION R69-21 Council Minutes(Regular) December 6,2021 Page 5 establishing the 2022 tax levy and approving the 2022 budget. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) Accept the Resignation of Councilmember Pearson and Declare a Vacancy on the City Council Councilmember Joy Pearson resigned her seat on the City Council November 16, 2021, effective immediately. There was one year left in the term. Mayor Hoyt suggested taking applications for the one-year term. Applications will be available on the website and due December 22, 2021. Interviews will be held January 10, 2022, and the appointment will be made at the January 18, 2022, City Council meeting. Councilmember Wilson stated he was sad to make this motion. Joy brought a lot of talent to her tenure. Mayor Hoyt added Joy was an asset and everything you could ask for as a councilmember. MOTION by Wilson, second by Porter to adopt RESOLUTION R70-21 accepting the resignation of Councilmember Joy Pearson and declaring a vacancy on the City Council. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Bernhjelm: The holiday lights tour map is on the city's website and the downtown decorations look great. Porter. She and her family will be visiting Dakota City Heritage Village and then the holiday lights tour and participating in the Spirit of Giving event this weekend. Wilson: We are getting close to the end of the year. We have the best staff in the state. He appreciated the work of Kellee Omlid and Jeremy Pire at the arena to support the hockey teams. He is looking forward to working with staff next year. The budget was challenging. It takes courage to stand up for infrastructure improvements. Farmington has a good bowling team who went to state. A special thanks to Farmington Lanes. Gorski. Staff is working on communication regarding the solid waste transition and residents will receive more news in a couple weeks. McKnight: Thanked Councilmember Pearson for her work. She was always aware of staff and thanked her for her service. Regis: The budget presentation will be on the website tomorrow. DiMaggio: The Farmington networking group is meeting tomorrow at Quick Ship. Omlid: Thanked the 60 to 90 volunteers at the Secret Holiday Shop where we had 200 shoppers. Skate with Santa is Sunday at the arena. Opening of the warming houses and outdoor ice is delayed due to weather. Council Minutes(Regular) December 6,2021 Page 6 Rutherford. There will be a drive-thru toy donation at Farmington Elementary on Thursday and Saturday downtown for the Spirit of Giving. Elvestad: There are 25 days left in the year and 25 days left in the no fires campaign. Hoyt: Small business Saturday was busy. Santa Claus was at Dakota Village. There are a lot of things to do in town—Toys for Town, Spirit of Giving taking place. The last two years have been rough and people are falling on hard times. If you know of someone, give their name for Toys for Town. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION The purpose of the closed session is to discuss property acquisition of a site for the new water tower. MOTION by Wilson, second by Porter to go into recess for a closed session at 8:02 pm. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. The closed session began at 8:06 p.m. In attendance were Mayor Hoyt, Councilmembers Bernhjelm, Porter and Wilson; David McKnight, City Adminstrator; Katy Gehler, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Water Board members Mitch Snobeck and Lacelle Cordes;Joel Jamnik, City Attorney. 15. ADJOURN MOTION by Wilson, second by Porter to adjourn at 8:23 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia _AluCCer Cynthia Muller Administrative Assistant