HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.30.95 Special Council Minutes (2nd meeting same date)
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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL
OCTOBER 30, 1995.
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M..
Members Present: Kuchera, Galler, Ristow, Fitch, Gamer.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Interim Administrator Finstuen, Finance Director Henneke, City
Engineer Kaldunski, Park and Recreation Director Bell, Police Chief
Siebenaler, City Planner Tooker, HRA Director Henricks.
2. The purpose of the meeting was to conduct a workshop on 1995/1996 City Goals and
Objectives.
3, Councilmember Galler gave an overview of what had been discussed at the previous
workshop on October 23, 1995. There was general agreement that the City needed to
develop an overall philosophy on growth and development, Discussion followed
regarding the following topics:
Development
Housin9
Currently, the City is gaining approximately 260 new single family dwellings per
year. It was recognized that there was a direct link between the number of new
housing units and their impact on the budget and City services and amenities. It was
noted that as the number of available lots decreased, so would the revenue they
created, therefore, provisions would have to be made to cover those decreases,
The effect of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act on development was discussed.
The need for additional multiple family dwellings brought up questions regarding
their location and quality of construction. Zoning would also have to be addressed
and it was felt that the PUD process would be a valuable tool in creating higher
density housing areas. The Livable Communities Act can also be used as a control and
guideline in residential development.
Areas of probable future development were noted. Development should begin to occur
from the south to the north to accommodate the installation of infrastructure. MUSA
expansion would be a determining factor on the extent and speed of development.
Commercial/Industrial/Retail
There was general agreement that continued industrial growth was of great value to
the City and School District because of its positive effect on taxes. A need for
caution was expressed regarding retail development. The location of a major retail
hub was discussed, along with various options for future retail development in the
downtown area. It was recognized that there would probably be a need for additional
retail/commercial development, however, retaining the feel of Farmington as an
individual community, as opposed to the continuous, overlapping development exhibited
in newer communities, was of great importance,
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General
Development will be affected by the wetlands which are abundant within the City.
These wetlands create both positive and negative impacts on development.
While they limit areas or create additional difficulties in development, they also
provide natural barriers between neighborhoods, essential habitat for wildlife, and
necessary water purification and storage areas.
provision of recreational areas for new residential growth was discussed. The parks
and trail system .were vital to the quality of life for the community and it was felt
that not all of the City's parkland should be developed; rather, some should remain
in its natural state.
Capital Improvement Projects
1. Funding options and locations for a new City garage were discussed. The need for
a new building were recognized.
2. A ballfield complex was discussed. It was felt that it should be centrally
located within the City and, with the prospect of 195th Street being extended,
such a location could be accommodated. A referendum was mentioned as a possible
method of paying for the improvement.
3. A plan for financing the upgrade of streets in the future needs to be developed,
New development creates new streets which will all eventually need to be
reconstructed. Different methods of maintaining the street surface and assessing
for street improvements were discussed.
General Topics
. Maintaining personalized service for residents.
. Development of land east of Riverside.
. Resolution of annexation issues.
4. MOTION by Ristow, second by Fitch to adjourn at 8:57 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Submitted by,
Karen Finstuen
Interim City Administrator
Approved