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GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP
April 24, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Ristow, Soderberg, Verch
Cordes, Strachan
1. Review of 1998 Accomplishments
Workshops held in 1998, and accomplishments for 1998 were reviewed.
Councilmember Cordes arrived at 9:25 a.m.
A special meeting was scheduled for May 3, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. to interview applicants for
a vacated seat on the Planning Commission.
Council discussed a proposed sub-committee meeting with Castle Rock Town Board
members regarding the Ash Street project.
2. 1999 Goals
Proposed 1999 goals were discussed as follows:
1. Council supported exploring ownership of the Farmington branch of the Dakota
County Library facility. The Idea School, which is in the same building, no
longer has students from ISD 192. If the County were to take over the building,
the City would require a written agreement. Staff was directed to negotiate a draft
Facility Transfer Agreement.
2. Council was in favor of adopting a Council Policy on Council Workshop purposes
and protocols. They considered setting workshops as needed on the 4th Monday
at 7:00 p.m. Staff will develop a policy to be brought back to Council for their
consideration.
3. Regarding Franchise Fees and User Fees, Council directed that Franchise fees
may be pursued during normal Franchise Agreement renewal periods. No further
action directed on a Street Light Utility in 1999.
4. Designate undeveloped MUSA for bow hunting to control the increasing deer
population - Council directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance amendment.
5. Council agreed to establish a formal City Policy on annexation petitions. Further
action will consist of preparing a draft document for review by the Planning
Commission and City Council and a possible joint workshop.
6. Council was in favor of considering acquisition of property for the future
construction of a new City Ballfield Complex as previously recommended by the
Parks and Recreation Commission and also exploring abutting properties.
7. Regarding forming a City Task Force on facility planning needs for the year 2001,
Council felt a need should be shown for a new facility, priorities should be set,
and stakeholders should be brought into the process. The facility could include a
Public Works facility, Park facility, Fire Station, and Police Department. The
need for the facility was discussed during the visioning sessions held in 1998. It
was agreed to start the process with staff prior to forming a Task Force.
8. Council agreed that staff should develop a proposed approach for City/HRA's
efforts relative to Elm Street redevelopment, property acquisition and
commercial/retail expansion. Staff should continue to pursue Elm Park cleanup.
9. Bringing the City within the Metropolitan Mass Transit Service Area was set as a
low priority. No further action was necessary at this time, however, staff should
monitor for future needs and plan accordingly.
10. Council decided not to consider actions relative to re-institution of the DARE
program in ISD 192.
11. Council agreed to revising Township Fire Contracts to include additional factors
in the charging formula to account for the appropriate costing of capital facilities
and equipment acquisitions.
12. Regarding public communication issues, it was agreed to develop community
programming in cooperation with the school district. It was suggested a Joint
Powers Agreement be developed with Rosemount and Apple Valley to cover
public programming.
It was suggested an interim use ordinance regarding adult entertainment be enacted. Dave Olson
will work with Joel Jamnik and bring back to Council at the May 3, 1999 meeting.
Motion by Cordes, second by Soderberg to adjourn at 3: 15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
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Karen Finstuen
Administrative Services Manager