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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
February 22, 2000
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ristow led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Also Present:
Ristow, Cordes, Strachan, Verch
Soderberg
City Administrator Erar, Acting City Attorney Brokl, City
Management Team
4. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Verch, second by Cordes to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Acknowledge Professional Certification
Human Resources Coordinator Brenda Wendlandt was recognized for completing
the necessary training and testing to receive a designation as a Senior Professional
in Human Resources from the Society for Human Resource Management.
b) 1999 Annual Report ALF Ambulance Presentation
Mr. Kevin Raun, of ALF Ambulance presented the Annual Report to Council.
c) Acknowledge City Participation - Millennium Mayorthon
The City received notification from First Family Pledge, requesting participation
from Mayor Ristow in this event. This national organization is committed to
promoting and encouraging organ and tissue donation, and is supported by the
American Red Cross and American Society of Transplant Surgeons.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Strachan, second by Cordes to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved Council Minutes (2/7/00) (Regular)
b) Received Information Capital Outlay - Liquor Operations
c) Received Information Capital Outlay - Police Department
d) Adopted Findings of Fact - Denying Silver Springs Zone Change Request
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e) Approved Private Development Street Cleaning Project
f) Approved Bills
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTSAND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Consider Resolution - Supporting Changes to MN Joint and Several Liability
Law
Under joint and several liability , cities when named in a lawsuit, can be held
liable for an entire damage award even if they are found not to be at fault. Cities
often are brought into lawsuits where it is likely the other defendants are
uninsured or unable to pay. Current joint and several liability laws force City
taxpayers to pay for other people's negligence. MOTION by Cordes, second by
Verch adopting RESOLUTION RIO-OO supporting the reform of the current
joint and several liability law by either abolishing it or significantly restricting its
application to situations where cities are substantially at fault for the damages.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
b) Preliminary 1999 Fiscal Review
Preliminary review of 1999 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures has been
completed. Revenues for 1999 exceeded budget by $93,234. Expenditures for
1999 were under budget by $61,423 or 1.7%. Variances from the revised budget
include additional overtime and professional services in the Police Department,
costs of professional services to supplement staffing in Community Development,
and significantly reduced costs in Public Works due to the mild winter.
c) Vermillion River Watershed Management Organization Draft Joint Powers
Agreement - Discussion
The Joint Powers Agreement (JP A) for the VR WMO was due to expire January 1,
2000. An amendment to the JP A was approved by the City Council at the
November 1, 1999 meeting that would extend the existing JPA to August 1,2000.
There are two main issues that staff feels concern the City of Farmington in
regards to the JP A: 1) Funding of the capital improvements proposed in the draft
watershed plan; and 2) Representation of communities on the Board of
Commissioners. These issues were discussed and the next meeting of the
VRWMO will be held February 23, 2000.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
a) Consider Resolution - 2000 Sealcoat Project Feasibility Report
The following streets are to be included in the seal coat program this year: Nelsen
Hills 4th and 5th Additions, Troyhills 1st through 4th Additions, Industrial Park 1 st
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and 2nd Additions, East Farmington 1st and 2nd Additions, Prairie Creek 4th
Addition, and Elm Street East of Highway 3. Several downtown streets have not
been seal coated in over seven years and are proposed to be included in the
project this year. The alley behind St. Michael's between 4th Street and Sth Street
is also part of this year's project. The total estimated cost for the project is
$131,600. The estimated assessment based on estimated project costs and the
City's special assessment policy is $60.42 per residential equivalent unit. The
City's special assessment policy indicates a 50/50 cost sharing split between the
City and the benefiting properties for seal coat improvements. MOTION by
Cordes, second by Strachan adopting RESOLUTION Rll-OO accepting the
feasibility report, authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications and
scheduling a public hearing for March 20, 2000. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Council member Cordes: At the Chamber meeting she was asked to remind everyone
of the Leap Year Party, on February 26, 2000 at the American Legion. Marilyn
Weinhold is now working full time at the Chamber office. There is a large amount of
water in the streets in Sunnyside Addition. Staff will check the situation.
Councilmember Verch:
Ambulance performs.
Thanked Kevin Raun for Ule excellent work ALF
City Administrator Erar: A Council Workshop with County personnel on the Akin
Road tumback will be set for March 1, 2, or April 6, 2000. Staff is waiting to hear from
the County. (April 5, 2000 was set upon receiving confirmation from the County).
Finance Director Roland: The 2000 Budget was distributed to Council.
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant