HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.07.23 Regular Council Minutes City of Farmington
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 7, 2023
The Farmington City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 7, 2023, 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.m.
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
Staff 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
Others Present: Paul McGlynn and Cullen O'Neil — Great Oaks Academy
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Councilmember Porter and seconded by Councilmember Wilson
to approve the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 5 ayes/ 0 nays
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS
None.
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6. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
• David Pritzlaff, 20255 Akin Road, addressed the Council with questions regarding
the Akin Road construction project and would like to receive notifications of any
future workshops on this topic. He would like copies of all Council approvals for
the project.
• Mark McLaughlin, 4825 2031 Street West, addressed the Council regarding water
and drainage issues on his property, traffic and speed limit on Akin Road, and
suggested a pedestrian overpass.
• Carolyn Ryan, 208 Walnut Street, addressed the Council regarding the condition
of homes downtown. She will send a list of addresses to the City Administrator.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.1 Council Work Session Minutes for July 17, 2023
7.2 Regular City Council Minutes for July 17, 2023
7.3 Special Council Work Session Minutes for July 24, 2023
7.4 Resolution No. R54-23 Accepting the 2024 Property Tax Levy Recommendation
by the Farmington Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Setting a Public
Hearing for September 5, 2023
7.5 Bills for July 12—August 1, 2023
7.6 Financial Review for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2023
7.7 Staff Changes and Recommendations
7.8 Agreement with McNamara Contracting, Inc. for Flagstaff Meadows Park Trail
Construction Project in the Amount of$54,325
7.9 Resolution No. R52-23 Accepting a Donation of $108.90 from Happy Harry's
Furniture for the Rambling River Center
7.10 Resolution No. R53-23 Accepting a Donation of Flowers from the Farmington
Rotary for the Downtown
Motion was made by Councilmember Lien and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz
to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Appeal of a Planning Commission Decision Regarding a Conditional Use Permit
for Expansion of a Charter School Within the B-2 Zoning District
Mayor Hoyt opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Planning Manager Wippler presented. City Attorney Koch noted that
Councilmember Porter will recuse herself from voting on this item.
Council asked questions and received answers from the applicants, Paul
McGlynn and Cullen O'Neil.
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The following citizens addressed the Council during public comment:
Name Address
Parris Gjerde 19732 Meadowlark Way
Dave Marsh 204 1st Street
Jackie Dooley 313 Walnut Street
Kristi Rhoades 617 Spruce Street
Robert Richardson 35 Elm Street
Patricia Sullivan 1008 2nd Street
Mary Gjerde 19732 Meadowlark Way
Eric Speckan 708 5th Street
Becky LaBeau 20731 Dyers Pass
Mayor Hoyt closed the public hearing at 9:11 p.m.
Council discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember
Lien to affirm the Planning Commission decision to deny, adopt the associated
findings of fact, and adopt Resolution No. R55-23 Denial of an Application for an
Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit to Enlarge a Public Charter School at
the Property Located at 115 Elm Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays / 1 abstain — Councilmember Porter recused
herself.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
None.
10.PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
11.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12.NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Appointment
Motion was made by Mayor Hoyt and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to
appoint Cody Fishman to the Parks and Recreation Commission, pending a
successful background investigation.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays.
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13.CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
• City Attorney Koch's Grandmother, Ann Miller, recently celebrated her 100tn
birthday with her family.
• Councilmember Bernatz reminded everyone that it's Fair Week.
• Councilmember Porter thanked Jackie Dooley and Ross Schulz for applying for
the Parks and Recreation Commission. She hopes everyone enjoys the Dakota
County Fair.
• Councilmember Wilson thanked Officer Jason Amundson for his 17 years with the
Farmington Police Department.
• Director Omlid said the preferred concept plan for Rambling River Park is posted
on the City's website under Current News and also on Facebook. The Parks and
Recreation Commission will be reviewing the plan at their regular meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, August 9th, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
• Director Regis said the Finance Department is working on the initial stages of the
certification project.
14.ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember
Wilson to adjourn the meeting at 9:48 p.m.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays.
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Shirley R Bueck
City Clerk