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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.18.98 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR May 18, 1998 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, Fitch, Gamer, Strachan None City Administrator Erar, Attorney Joel J. Jamnik, City Management Team 4. APPROVE A GENDA . MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Proclamation Declaring Emergency Medical Services Week Councilmember Gamer read the Proclamation designating the week of May 17 through 23, 1998 as Emergency Medical Services Week. b) Proclamation Declaring AARP 55 Alive/Mature Driving Week Councilmember Strachan read the Proclamation proclaiming May 24 through 30, 1998 as AARP 55 Alive/Mature Driving Week. c) New Employee Introduction Michael Schultz was introduced to the Council as the City's new Associate Planner. Council Minutes (Regular) May 18, 1998 Page 2 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS Jack Benedict requested a time extension on the Cameron Woods Plat. He stated that the plat has been sold; however, until the closing is held to finalize the transaction an extension may be required. He also noted that 3 1/2 acres of parkland will be retained for dedication to the City. City Administrator Erar requested Council to not act on the extension and if Mr. Benedict does not close, staff will bring this matter back to City Council at their June 1, 1998 meeting. a) Anthony Pena, 18906 Embry Avenue - Traffic Survey Council acknowledged staffs response. Mr. Pena was not in attendance, but did receive a copy of the staff memorandum. 7. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: t) g) h) i) j) k) 1) a) b) c) d) e) Approved Council Minutes 5/4/98 (Regular) Approved Agreement - Standard Engineering Guidelines Acknowledged Fund Accounting Structure Change Approved Final Plat Recording Extension - East Farmington 4th Addition Approved Development Contract and adopted RESOLUTION R50-98 Approving Development Contract - East Farmington 4th Addition Approved School and Conference Request - Fire Department Approved Capital Outlay Purchase - Fire Department Acknowledged Resignation - Administration Department Approved Request for Proposals - Residential and Commercial Recycling Approved Change Order - Municipal Pool Authorized Disposal of Equipment - Parks and Recreation Dept. Approved Bills APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT- None. Council Minutes (Regular) May 18, 1998 Page 3 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Review Boulevard Tree Policy Upon request of the P ARAC, the proposed Boulevard Tree Policy was presented to Council. The City Attorney will review the Policy and staff will prepare the necessary amendment for Council approval at a future meeting. b) Farmington Middle School 20d Addition - Final Plat City Planning Coordinator Smick presented the recommendation to approve Independent School District 192's request for approval of a Final Plat to locate a new middle school building. MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to adopt RESOLUTION R51-98 Approving Final Plat - Farmington Middle School 2nd Addition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. c) Farmington Middle School2od Addition - Development Contract City Planning Coordinator Smick outlined the conditions under which the Development Contract must be agreed upon and approved. MOTION by Strachan, second by Cordes to adopt RESOLUTION R52-98 Approving Development Contract - Farmington Middle School 2nd Addition and authorizing its signing contingent upon approval by the engineering Division. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. d) Wetland Ordinance Revision - Update This matter was submitted to Council for information only. City Planning Coordinator Smick presented staffs proposed schedule seeking approval of the ordinance with an effective date of August 3, 1998. All wetlands will be identified by category on a map in the near future. e) Building Inspection Service Contract - Eureka Township Community Development Director Olson presented a request to terminate the Building Inspection Services Agreement it has had with Eureka Township since 1988. The City of Farmington is experiencing an increase in construction activity and is not staffed to handle the additional inspections for Eureka Township. Eureka Township Board Chairman Cheryl Schindeldecker and Vice Chair Clark Smith clarified that all inspections submitted for plan review will be completed before the termination of the Contract (within 60 days). It was agreed that the Eureka Township's new inspector would handle all building permits received after July 15, 1998. MOTION by Gamer, second by Fitch to terminate the current Building Inspection Services Agreement with Eureka Township effective July 15, 1998. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) May 18, 1998 Page 4 t) Downtown Sidewalk and Lighting Project - Council Workshop Workshop set for either 6/10 or 7/15/98 Director of Public Works/City Engineer Mann requested Council set a workshop date to discuss the options available for the 1998 Sidewalk and Street Lighting project. It was determined that the workshop will be set for either June 10 or July 15, 1998, depending on Council's availability. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Amend Ordinance - Weed Control Regulations A proposed Weed Control Ordinance was presented to Council for their review. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Mann received approval from Council to forward the draft Ordinance to the Planning Commission for their comments. 12. NEW BUSINESS a) Adopt Resolution Request MnDOT Cooperative Agreement Improvements at Willow at T .H. 3. Mayor Ristow stepped down from the Council table to alleviate any concerns of potential conflict of interest. Improvements to the frontage road at the intersection ofT.H. 3 and Willow will benefit MnDOT and the trunk highway, as well as the adjacent property owners. As stated in his memo, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Mann reiterated the possibility of excess funds available within MnDOT's budget and the possibility of completion of this project this year or next year. It was agreed that this project is a developer's project, but can best be facilitated by the City. MOTION by Strachan, second by Fitch to adopt RESOLUTION R53-98 Requesting MnDOT Funding by Cooperative Agreement. MOTION CARRIED ON A 4-0-0 VOTE. Mayor Ristow returned to his seat at the Council table. Council Minutes (Regular) May 18, 1998 Page 5 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE a) Update - Public Works Issues The drainage problem on Hickory Street between 7tlt and 8tlt Street was discussed and it was the City Council's wishes that staff bring this item back to Council with possible funding methods. Regarding the drainage issue at 509 8tlt Street, staff indicated that the area is currently too wet to grade, but will continue to monitor the area. b) Builders Association Video City Council, City Management Team and the audience viewed the Builders Association video. It was noted that East Farmington meets many of the needs of the community's visioning process. Councilmember Strachan: Asked what color the new water tower will be painted. (Staff indicated they would look into the matter and advise. ) Councilmember Fitch: Observed the nurp ponds over the weekend and noted they are draining properly. City Administrator Erar: Attended Met Council meeting 5/18/98 with Director of Community Development Olson. The Met Council is looking for participants in a study (involving eight cities and two school districts) to assess the fiscal impacts of development. Not certain whether Farmington will be one of the participants. Much support from neighboring communities in terms of where urban-style growth should occur and strong interest in receiving a response from the Met Council regarding expression of a regional policy statement. Parks & Rec Director Bell: We will be seeing the Gateway signs in the next couple of weeks. The City had a successful Clean-up Day and a report will follow shortly. Council Minutes (Regular) May 18, 1998 Page 6 Mayor Ristow: Thanked maintenance crews for good job handling water during recent storm. Discussed development of commercial parcels in Castle Rock Township. 14. ADJOURN MOTION by Fitch, second by Gamer to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, akw- ~~v- Karen Finstuen Administrative Service Manager