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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.06.22 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR June 6, 2022 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, Lien, Porter, Wilson Members Absent: None Also Present: Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; Lynn Gorski, City Administrator; Chris Regis, Finance Director; Gary Rutherford, Police Chief;Justin Elvestad, Fire Chief; Kellee Omlid, Parks and Recreation Director; Josh Solinger, Liquor Operations Manager; Cynthia Muller, Administrative Assistant Audience: Barbara Svoboda, Kristy Rhoades, Kate Rhoades, Sara Fry, Amanda Kelting, Pennie Page, Pat Hennen, Ashley Crabtree, Dave and Cindy McMillen, Mary Gjerde, Mayro Rhoades, Larry Smith, Blanche Reichert, Eric and Kelsey Jezierski 4. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION by Wilson, second by Bernhjelm to approve the agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. S. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Proclaim Juneteenth Proclamation for the City of Farmington -Administration Mayor Hoyt read a proclamation proclaiming June 19, 2022, as Juneteenth Day in Farmington. b) Adopt Resolution and Present Check to Rambling River Center—Liquor Operations Farmington Liquors held a round up, wine tasting and silent auction to raise funds for a new 12 passenger van for the Rambling River Center. The total amount raised was$14,531.30. Manager Solinger presented a check to Rambling River Center Board Chair Pennie Page. MOTION by Porter, second by Wilson to adopt RESOLUTION R41-22 accepting the donation. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. C) Dakota County Farmington Library Presentation Farmington Library Manager Barbara Svoboda and new library staff Aimee Schrieber and Daniel Schuette presented highlights of events and activities happening at the Farmington Library. The Library has many wonderful activities for all ages. Council asked to make sure there is a link to the Library on the city's website. Council Minutes(Regular) June 6, 2022 Page 2 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. William Pelach, 315 Spruce Street,Apt 112, asked about the status of the Dakota Motors building on Elm Street. He asked what portion of Spruce Street will be reconstructed and when will it start. Staff will respond. Ms. Kristy Rhoades, 617 Spruce Street, read excerpts from a speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King as a way to acknowledge Juneteenth. Kate Rhoades thanked everyone for helping to change the world. Ms. Kelsey Jezierski, 18297 Dunbury Avenue, thanked Kristy Rhoades for submitting the Juneteenth proclamation. She was happy to see it progress. She recognized Sara Fry for her support and advocacy. She recognized Councilmembers Wilson and Lien for their voice of support and Councilmember Bernhjelm's note of support. She appreciated the dialogue at the last work session. She heard about the conversation and read the article in the newspaper and the minutes. She asked why the proclamation was not adopted as written? There was a comment about making June 19 a celebratory event for everyone. Juneteenth is an event for the black community only. It is not a day to celebrate other cultures. Just because we adopted a proclamation does not mean council will be flooded with other requests. The fact the proclamation was diminished in importance is not okay. Do better, be vulnerable and courageous. 7. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Bernhjelm, second by Porter to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved May 2, 2022, City Council Work Session and Meeting Minutes— Administration b) Approved May 16, 2022, City Council Work Session and Meeting Minutes— Administration C) Approved Temporary On-Sale Liquor License—Rotary Club of Farmington— Administration d) Approved Temporary On-Sale Liquor License—Farmington Lions Club— Administration e) Adopted RESOLUTION R42-22 Accepting Grant from CenterPoint Energy— Administration f) Adopted RESOLUTION R43-22 Accepting Donation from Happy Harry's Furniture to the Rambling River Center—Parks and Recreation g) Adopted RESOLUTION R44-22 Accepting Donations from the Farmington VFW and Veteran's Steak Fry to the Rambling River Center—Parks and Recreation h) Approved Partial Release of Land from Development Contract—Outlot B,Troyhill 3rd Addition—Community Development i) Approved Development Contract—Vermillion Commons—Community Development j) Approved New Software Proposal—Liquor Operations k) Approved Bills—Finance 1) Approved Staff Changes and Recommendations—Human Resources APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes(Regular) June 6,2022 Page 3 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) 2021 Management and Annual Financial Report—Finance The report of the annual audit was presented by Mr. Bill Lauer, of MMKR. The auditors gave an opinion on the financial statements and tested internal controls and compliance. The process went very well and records are in good condition. The city received a clean opinion which is the highest rating. MOTION by Wilson, second by Bernhjelm to accept the 2021 Management and Annual Financial Report. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS a) Adopt Resolution Awarding Sale of Series 2022A G.O. Bonds - Finance These bonds will be used to fund the 2022 Spruce and Division Streets reconstruction and parking lot improvements. The bonds have a 10-year term. Four bids were received with the lowest being$3,650,000. The total debt service per year is$450,000. MOTION by Porter, second by Lien to adopt RESOLUTION R45-22 award the sale of$3,650,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022A to the low bidder as presented by Northland Securities, Inc. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Wilson: Thanked Finance Director Regis for his incredible work. The baseball team is in the sectional championship game. High School graduation was last Friday. Porter: Congratulations to the class of 2022. Special thanks to Officer Neuman. Bernhjelm: Exciting things are coming for Dew Days. There was a neighborhood event for the end of school at Meadowview Elementary. Neighbors did a great job. Lien: Thank you to the police department for the open house. Great job to Finance Director Regis. There were a lot of Memorial Day activities last week. lamnik: He will be out for ten days and City Attorney Leah Koch will be attending the next meeting. Gorski: Farmington has a new application system. We have great positions open —HR Specialist and Public Works Director. On MNBid.org we have 15 and 20 yard dumpsters for bid. Dew Days buttons are on sale at city hall for$4. Council Minutes(Regular) June 6,2022 Page 4 Rutherford: The police department open house was a lot of fun. Each year it gets a little better. Thank you to Sergeant Nate Siem for coordinating the open house. Omlid: Thanked the Library for their great partnership. Summer programs start next week. Kiss the Pig canisters are out as a fundraiser for the Rambling River Center. Regis: He is busy with budget work. Elvestad: Invited the council to the return of a 1926 fire truck at the Fire Station. Hoyt: Summer is here. School is out. Be aware of kids on bikes. Congratulations to our graduates. The Dew Days committee is working hard. There will be a little something for everyone at Dew Days. 14. ADJOURN MOTION by Bernhjelm, second by Porter to adjourn at 8:18 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia duller Cynthia Muller Administrative Assistant