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Home My WebLink About06.05.23 Council MinutesCity of Farmington Regular Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5, 2023 The Farmington City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 430 3rd Street, Farmington, Minnesota. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hoyt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.1 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Joshua Hoyt Councilmembers Holly Bernatz, Nick Lien, Katie Porter, and Steve Wilson Members Absent: None Also Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator Julie Flaten, Asst City Administrator/HR Director Leah Koch, City Attorney Deanna Kuennen, Community Development Director Chris Regis, Finance Director Justin Elvestad, Fire Chief Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Tony Wippler, Planning Manager Gary Rutherford, Police Chief John Powell, Public Works Director Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk 4. APPROVE AGENDA Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Wilson to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion carried: 5 ayes 10 nays. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS 5.1 Introduction of New Employees and Swearing In of Police Officers and Paid -on -Call Fire Lieutenant New Staff members were introduced: Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator Anthony Berra, Park Maintenance Worker Regular City Council Minutes June 5, 2023 Page 2 of 7 Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk Charissa Youngs, Senior Administrative Support Technician A Swearing In Ceremony was held for Police Officers Kyle Miller and Jason Witt, and Fire Lieutenant Mark Jones. Each Officer had his badge pinned and photos taken with family and loved ones. 5.2 Donation for the Farmington Firefighters Relief Association The Farmington Firefighters Relief Association presented a big check in the amount of $30,000 to the Farmington Fire Department. Motion was made by Councilmember Porter and seconded by Councilmember Wilson to adopt Resolution No. R40-23 Accepting a Donation of $30,000 from the Farmington Firefighters Relief Association for the Farmington Fire Department. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays. 5.3 Dakota County — Farmington Library Update Dakota County Library Branch Manager Barb Svoboda provided an update on events happening at the Farmington Library. The library has had 25,544 visitors and 82,200 items checked out between January and May 1st of this year, up 26% from last year. The Farmington Library will be open on Saturday during Dew Days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mayor Hoyt and Council thanked Ms. Svoboda for all the great work she and her Staff do at the Farmington Library. 6. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS No one appeared before Council to speak. 0 - :31"1!W 7.1 City Council Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2023 72 2024 Apple Valley/Lakeville/Farmington (ALF) Ambulance Report 7.3 Gambling Event Permit for Farmington Rotary Club (Date Change); Resolution No. R42-23 Concurring with the Issuance of a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Exemption Permit to Conduct Gambling by the Farmington Rotary Club, September 6, 2023 7.4 Perpetual Drainage and Utility Easement 7.5 Conveyance of Real Property and Lease Agreement with Ten Nineteen Farmington, LLC; Resolution No, R41-23 Regular City Council Minutes June 5, 2023 Page 3 of 7 7.6 Development Contract, Vermillion Commons 2nd Addition 73 Time Extension for Submission of Final Plat, Meadowview Preserve 7.8 Bills Summary and Claims List 7.9 Resolution No. R39-23 Declaring Items as Surplus and Authorizing Disposal; Fire Department 7.10 2022 Pay Equity Compliance Report 7.11 Memorandums of Understanding for AFSCME Maintenance Unit, Local #3815, AFSCME Clerical, Technical, Professional Local #3815, LELS Patrol Local #187, LELS Sergeants Local #387, and the Addition of Juneteenth as a Paid Holiday for Non -Union Employees 7.12 Staff Changes and Recommendations 7.13 Memorandum of Agreement with the Dakota County Community Development Agency for Completion of Environmental Review for Community Project Funding 7,14 Resolution No. R38-23 Accepting Donations for the Dew Run 7.15 Professional Services Agreement with Kraus -Anderson for Facility Condition Assessments 7.16 Professional Services Agreement with TKDA for Public Works Campus Improvements 7.17 Professional Services Agreement with WSB for MS4 Inspections 7.18 Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 Street and Utility Improvements Amendment No. 2 Motion was made by Councilmember Lien and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays. *.M-u N-MN 144 0.14-11 V I Li MI11� NE 1 .79 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT None. 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 10.1 Request to Allow a Pole Building at 19215 Flagstaff Avenue Planning Manager Wippler presented. Matt Ocel, property owner of 19215 Flagstaff Avenue, has requested that the City allow a pole building to be constructed on his property within the R-2 Low / Medium Density zoning district. City Code Per City Code Section 4-5-4, pole buildings are only allowed in the A-1 Agriculture zoning district or in any other district upon approval by the City Council. Regular, City Council Minutes June 5,2023 Page 4 of 7 Property/Surrounding Area The subject property is 10,05 acres and contains a house and a detached garage. The property is surrounded by agricultural uses to the west, south, and east. There is a 9.79-acre single-family property abutting to the north. The general vicinity is predominantly agricultural use. There are several other properties along Flagstaff Avenue that have pole buildings and are in residential zoning districts, Zoning The subject property is zoned R-2 Low / Medium Density Residential and is guided for Low / Medium Density Residential in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The property used to be zoned for Agriculture prior to the adoption of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Pole Building The proposed pole building would be 26 feet x 42 feet (see attached plans) and is to be used for storage. The size and placement of the building will be reviewed administratively for consistency with accessory building code requirements during the building permit process. Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Wilson to approve the request to allow a pole building at 19215 Flagstaff Avenue. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays. 10.2 Waiver of Plat Requests — Donald Peterson Limited Partnership Planning Manager Wippler presented. Bruce Boeder, on behalf of the Donald L. Peterson Limited Partnership, has requested a waiver of plats on three parcels owned by the Partnership. The three parcels are generally located south of the Vita Attiva at South Creek housing development. The three parcels are: Parcel 1 — PID #148290000010, Outlot A, Vita Attiva at South Creek First Addition (27.64 acres in total), of which 26.66 acres is to be purchased by Dakota County. Parcel 2 — PID #148290000070, Outlot G, Vita Attiva at South Creek First Addition (8.38 acres in total), of which 4.31 acres is to be purchased by Dakota County. Parcel 3 — PID #140360050010 (80.19 acres in total — metes and bounds property), of which 13.66 acres is to be purchased by Dakota County. Regular City Council Minutes June S, 2023 Page 5 of 7 Dakota County is in the process of acquiring portions of the above referenced parcels for the South Creek Greenway corridor, necessitating the splits, as proposed, for conveyance purposes. Parcels 1 and 2 meet all the requirements for an administrative approval of the lot splits (waivers of plat) and do not require Council action, Parcel 3, however, does require review by the City Council, as outlined in Section 11-1-5 of City Code, and is not part of a recorded plat (metes and bounds parcel) and is located within the city's urban service area. Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to approve the requested waiver of the plat, specifically for Parcel 3 on the survey labeled Exhibit A and legally described in Exhibit B for the conveyance of said land to Dakota County, Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays. 12. NEW BUSINESS None. 13. CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Wilson Thank you to all of our Veterans, Police Officers, and Fire Staff that were in attendance at the Memorial Day events. They were both well attended, memorable, and appropriate. Councilmember Porter The Memorial Day services at Corinthian and Veteran's Memorial were very nicely done. So great to see so many people out there. Dew Days buttons are for sale at various locations around town, as well as at City Hall. The $5 cost for the button benefits the Ambassador programs and Dew Days, A button also makes you eligible for deals around the Farmington area and gives back to the community. For more information, visit Farmington DewDays.com. Councilmember Lien Thank you for the Memorial Day services, City Administrator Gorski Thank you to Rotary for the flower baskets. Regular City Council Minutes June 5, 2023 Page 6 of 7 City Clerk Buecksler Excited for Dew Days coming up and learning more about the Farmington community. Asst City Administrator/MR Director Flaten 1) Leah Koch is now our official City Attorney. 2) This legislative session approved new laws and changes. Working with the League of Minnesota Cities on these changes, including new election laws. Community Development Director Kuennen 1) The EDA has dedicated $25,000 to a micro grant program. 2) Actively working on community engagement. 3) On June 1-5t, the Building Division implemented an electronic plan review process for our builders. Our departments will be able to collaborate electronically. Public Works Director Powell 1) We are advertising for an Assistant City Engineer and a Temporary Front Desk person. 2) Preconstruction meeting for Akin Road is next week; work will begin around July 4th. Parks and Recreation Director Omlid 1) The Open House for Rambling River Park last week was well attended. Teens were most impressive, well spoken, and very excited. 2) The survey is open until June 25tgh, so please share it. 3) Sign up for recreational programs starting June 19th. 4) The Dew Run is June 171h; visit Farmington M N.gov for more information. Finance Director Regis Working on financial statements and the budget. Mayor Hoyt 1 ) Leah Koch is officially our City Attorney. 2) Kids are getting out of school, and there are a lot of great activities for them with Parks and Recreation and at the library, so much is happening. Kids are on bikes, and there is road construction, so have conversations with them about taking alternate routes around construction zones. 3) Farmington continues to grow with new Staff. 4) Unfortunately, we have experienced grief, but we have seen this community rise up with memorials and Go Fund Me and other fundraisers. Life is fragile and short, so take some extra time to talk to your neighbors and your kids. Take some time for reflection. Regular City Council Minutes June 5, 2023 Page 7 of 7 Motion was made by Councilmember Porter and seconded by Councils ember Wilson to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, S Hey cksler City Clerk