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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.15.00 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR May 15, 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, Soderberg, Strachan, Verch None City Administrator Erar, City Attorney Jamnik, City Management Team 4. APPROv.EA GENDA MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Proclaim May 14-20,2000 Historic Preservation Week Mayor Ristow proclaimed May 14-20,2000 as Historic Preservation Week. b) Present Historic Preservation Award Certificate - Gerster Family Ms. Bev Marben, of the Heritage Preservation Commission presented a Historic Preservation Award Certificate to Mr. Jim Gerster for the Gerster family's contributions in preserving Farmington's downtown by investing in a quality restoration of their buildings at 332-340 3rd Street. Mr. Gerster thanked Council and staff for their vision to make Farmington a unique community. The City Council was also invited to a brief walking tour of downtown Farmington conducted by Consultant Robert Vogel prior to the regular HPC meeting of May 18,2000. 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS a) Traffic Control Concerns - Spruce and 6th Street In response to citizen requests, staff recommended the stop signs on 6th Street at Spruce be relocated to Spruce Street. MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg authorizing staff to implement the recommended traffic control changes at the intersection of Spruce and 6th Street. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) May 15,2000 Page 2 b) Traffic Control Concerns - Esquire Way and Essence Trail In response to citizen requests, staff recommended a stop sign on Essence at Esquire to provide a positive right-of-way control for the intersection, and establish a crosswalk from the trail along Essence across Esquire to the park. MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg authorizing staff to implement the recommended traffic control changes along Esquire Way and at the intersection with Essence Trail. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Item 7a was pulled as Councilmember Verch was absent from the 4/29/00 Special Meeting. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan to approve Council Minutes (5/1/00) (Regular). APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg to approve Council Minutes (4/29/00) (Special). Voting for: Ristow, Cordes, Soderberg, Strachan. Abstain: Verch. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: b) Approved Historic Preservation Selection and Designation Process c) Accepted 1999 Historic Preservation Annual Report d) Accepted 2000 Goal Setting Outcomes e) Acknowledged Resignation - Public Works Department f) Received Information on Capital Outlay - Administration Department g) Received Information on Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation Department h) Adopted RESOLUTION R34-00 Accepting Donations - Parks and Recreation Department i) Adopted RESOLUTION R3S-00 Accepting Donation - Police Department j) Received Information on School and Conference - Police Department k) Approved Bills APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Acknowledged City Street Width Standard Currently the City standard width for local streets is 32 feet from the face of curb to the face of curb within a 60-foot right-of-way. The City has received a number of requests from both residents and developers concerning the need to approve more pedestrian-friendly subdivisions that include sidewalks and the reduction of traffic speeds. Staff proposed a 28-foot wide street standard for certain types of local streets within a 60-foot right-of-way, allowing parking on one side of the street and the requirement of a sidewalk on the opposite side of the street. Staff discussed an information sheet which outlines the criteria that would be considered when allowing 28-foot wide streets in a private development. In approving the standard street modification, the developer would follow the Development Approval Process. Council Minutes (Regular) May 15,2000 Page 3 Mr. Larry Frank., Arcon Development, stated the City has taken the lead on traffic calming streets by requiring boulevard trees every 40 feet. This change in street width will be on local streets that service a small number of lots such as cul-de- sacs. This does increase the boulevards, providing more green space and sidewalks on one side. MOTION by Strachan, second by Verch approving the creation of an additional standard local street width to allow for 2S-foot street widths within a 60-foot right-of-way in instances where the criteria is met. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) Consider Resolution - Adopt 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update The Metropolitan Council approved the City's Comprehensive Plan update on March 22,2000. A letter was received from Ted Mondale, Chair of the Metropolitan Council indicating that the Metropolitan Land Planning Act requires communities to formally adopt their comprehensive plan within nine months of final action by the Council. Staff will begin the process of identifying the necessary zone changes and zoning ordinance updates that will be required to implement the new Comprehensive Plan in the second half of 2000. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes adopting RESOLUTION R36-00 approving the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update as approved by the Metropolitan Council on March 22, 2000. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. c) Consider Resolution - Tamarack Ridge Preliminary PlatJPUD James Development company proposes to develop approximately 64 acres east of Trunk Highway 3, south of County Road 66, west of the Prairie Waterway and Cambodia Avenue and north of 20Sth and 209th Streets. The developer proposes 73 single family lots. The Carriage Homes will be developed by Centex Homes and will consist of 134 two-story condominiums in S to 10-unit buildings and will be part of a homeowner's association. The Farmington Family Townhome project will be constructed by Jim Deanovic of Farmington Family Housing Limited Partnership and will consist of 32 rental units. The developer anticipates the commercial area will be developed within 3 to 5 years. Possible uses within the commercial area include a gas station, dry cleaner, insurance office, etc. along with a possible location of a day care. The developer also proposes a 4.5 acre park on the southern portion of the property including a ballfield and play structure. Mr. Jim Ostenson, James Development, stated there will be one or two signs stating where the commercial area will be located. At the May 9, 2000 Empire Town Board meeting, information concerning costs and connection fees to residents to connect to City water service was discussed. The residents are in favor of being connected to City water. The residents will continue to be on Empire Township sewer service. Therefore, a joint powers agreement between the City and the Township needs to be implemented to address the various issues involved with the maintenance and operation of the Council Minutes (Regular) May 15,2000 Page 4 Township sewer in the City. Council felt this arrangement would cause confusion. Staff stated they would become City residents, but would pay another utility. Councilmember Strachan asked what the difference is between this situation and an Ash Street resident. Staff stated under City Code any property that receives City services, must become part of the City, that is the difference. City Attorney Jamnik stated any possible conflicts will be addressed in the joint powers agreement. Mr. Jim Ostenson, James Development, stated it may be beneficial to see what we might have had as opposed to where we are at now. We could have had a situation where Farmington owns the north half of the road and Empire owns the south half. They looked at possibly putting their own water line down the road so there would have been one for Farmington and one for Empire. The fact we are at the point where it is Farmington's road, urban on both sides, and one water line, it is much better than what it could have been. Staff understood Council's concern with the residents receiving one service from the City and another service from the Township. The thinking in this case would be to not look at the township as another municipal provider. Think of them as a private utility. The joint powers agreement would specify this is their line, they own it, they own the conduit, they are obligated to repair it. Mayor Ristow stated it has been policy if people are in the City, they will receive both services. The only situation he will support is for the residents to have both services provided by the City. Mr. Keith Ellis, 600 Park Drive, stated possibly a phase-in clause could be included in the joint powers agreement where at a certain point in time, such as 10 years, the City will know what it is buying as far as the sewer line and how it is performing. At that time the City could step in and take ownership. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan adopting RESOLUTION R37-00 approving the Tamarack Ridge Preliminary Plat contingent upon the following items: 1. The City and Empire Township resolve the water main issues within the 209th Street right-of-way and street construction issues for 20Sth and 209th Streets. 2. All engineering issues are addressed, resolve sewer line issues, and prepare a joint powers agreement on sewer services. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. d) Consider Request - Dakota Valley Arts Council The Dakota Valley Arts Council applied for and received a grant to aid in the process of displaying public art in Farmington. The DV AC worked with Mr. Jack Becker to research the possibilities. He worked with a group of 20 residents and Council Minutes (Regular) May 15, 2000 Page 5 stakeholders to see how the project would work. Two projects identified are the placement of art objects in the Depot Park Way and The Green Chair Project. Objects such as The Green Chair could be moved around to different areas in the City. The group also considered contacting local artists to display their artwork temporarily. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Verch to approve the proposed location of Art Objects in Depot Park Way and the proposed placement of The Green Chair Project next to the mural in the vacant lot on 3rd Street or in Farmington Green. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Authorize Eminent Domain - East Farmington 7tb Addition (continued) Mr. Rod Hardy, Sienna Corporation received an offer from the affected property owner which possibly will result in a satisfactory solution. Therefore, this item was continued to the June 5, 2000 Council Meeting. b) Consider Resolution - Amending Pool Rate Structure At the May 1, 2000 Council Meeting, residents expressed concerns regarding the introduction of ticket books in place of season passes at the Swimming Pool. Staff studied the season pass issue and proposed the following: Only Resident Season Passes would be available for sale. 2000 Season Pass Rates: $50.00 for each Individual Season Pass $120.00 for a Family Pass of 4 persons or less $25.00 for each additional immediate family Each family member will be given a Season Pass card and number with their registration. Lost card may be replaced with a $1 replacement fee. Additional features to the current ticket book admissions are: Purchase 5 books at the regular price at one time and get 1 book free. Cost of individual admittance will be reduced to $1.25 for residents, with a higher cost for non-residents ($1.50). Hand stamps will continue to be used to allow patrons to leave and return during the same session. Unused tickets would be good until August of the following year. Mr. Keith Ellis, 600 Park Drive, felt Council needed to address all activities, the pool, softball fields, etc. How much is the City willing to subsidize? If it is a business, run it like a business and compete against the market. If not a business, treat it as a policy for the common good of the residents. Staff stated these rates bring the City on a level with other cities. In order to keep costs down for larger families, Council agreed to charge $10.00 for each additional immediate family member instead of $25.00. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Ristow adopting RESOLUTION R38-00 establishing the Season Pass Fees with the noted change. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) May 15,2000 Page 6 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE a) Streets cape Project - Update Staff updated Council on the progress of the project which is well underway. b) Water Board Interview - Discussion Four candidates were interviewed earlier in the evening for a vacancy on the Water Board. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes to nominate Matthew Crawford to the Water Board effective June 5, 2000 - January 31, 2002. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. City Engineer Mann: Well No.5 is running as of Friday and the SCADA system will be completed shortly. He met with the Castle Rock Engineer and made progress on design issues of the storm sewer. There will be another meeting next week. Mayor Ristow: train whistle issue. He received an update from City Attorney Jamnik on the 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Litigation Update Progress land Company Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:50 p.m. 15. ADJOURN Respectfully submitted, ~;rv7~ ~nthia ~:ler Executive Assistant