The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About10.16.23 Council Minutes City of Farmington Regular Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 16, 2023 The City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Farmington City Hall, 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 Mayor Hoyt led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Deanna Kuennen, Community & Economic Development Director Gary Rutherford, Police Chief John Powell, Public Works Director Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk 4. APPROVE AGENDA Motion was made by Councilmember Porter and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS None 6. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS None 7. CONSENT AGENDA 7.1 Work Session Minutes for October 2, 2023 7.2 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for October 2, 2023 7.3 Check Register for September 27 — October 10, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 16,2023 Pagc 1 o('4 7.4 Staff Changes and Recommendations — Approving the Appointment of Scott Mattingly as Paid-on-Call Fire District Chief 7.5 Resolution R68-23 Accepting a Donation of$149.90 from Happy Harry's Furniture to the Rambling River Center 7.6 Easement Agreement for Relocation of Gas Main — Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation 7.7 Third Quarter 2023 New Construction Report Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Lien to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.1 Public Hearing and Certification of Delinquent Municipal Services to 2024 Property Taxes Mayor Hoyt opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. City Administrator Gorski presented. Notices were mailed to property owners with delinquent utility invoices as of July 31, 2023, as well as delinquent mowing invoices and code violations. Recipients were advised that they could avoid certification by paying the delinquent amount in full by October 13t". The notice also advised that City Council would consider this matter at a public hearing on October 16, 2023. At the time of the notice, 462 utility accounts, as well as unpaid invoices for mowing and code enforcement, were sent. At that time, the total for these delinquent accounts was $243,933.72. Since then, some property owners have paid their delinquent accounts. As of Friday, October 13t", the amount to be certified was reduced to 420 accounts totaling $223,127.28. Seeing no one from the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Hoyt closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Lien to adopt Resolution R67-23 Certifying Delinquent Municipal Service Accounts to Dakota County Treasurer-Auditor, in the amount of$223,127.28. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays. 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT None 10.PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of'October 16,2023 Page 2 of 4 11.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 12.NEW BUSINESS None 13.CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Wilson: Hydrant flushing appears to be on schedule. Director Powell agreed and said they will be finished by Thursday or Friday this week. Councilmember Porter: Thank you to Public Works and Parks and Recreation Staff preparing for winter coming. Reminder to be aware of on street parking rules starting November 1st Councilmember Bernatz: Thank you to the Farmington Fire Department for their work with the recent structure fire. Their actions kept the two structures next to that home safe. There are support systems out there for the family and she encouraged them to look into that. Thanks to the people who run into those situations and sacrifice their well-being in support of community members. We are lucky to have them. Councilmember Lien: Test your furnaces now before it's too late. Attorney Koch: Adam Johnson has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the First Judicial District in Hastings. Judge Arlene Asencio Perkkio, First Judicial District, is retiring, so the application process is now open for her seat. City Administrator Gorski: Reminder that the Open Door Pantry will be at the Rambling River Center tomorrow from 3.30 —4 p.m. Director Kuennen: Pointed out that the 31 Quarter Construction Report includes the Ebert project, the Emery Apartments. It is going to be fun to watch that project come out of the ground. The building permit has been issued and it is progressing. Also, moving forward, the quarterly and annual construction reports may look a little different. We are analyzing the information that is included in the reports and what may be more beneficial for Council. Director Omlid: The Annual Halloween Walk is Friday, October 27t''. Weather permitting, it will be outside behind Dodge Middle School. If there is inclement weather, it will be in the Dodge Middle School gym from 5:30 — 7 p.m. As of this morning, there are 20 businesses signed up to pass out candy and treats. This is a joint program between Community Education and Parks and Recreation. October 28th is the Annual Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped put the baskets together and all the businesses and individuals who donated —we couldn't do this without them. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 16,2023 Page 3 of 4 Director Powell: The 2024 Utility and Street Improvement project—you'll see surveyors out on 6th Street and Maple Street, and borings being done out in that area in the near future. The Industrial Park Drainage Study — you will see surveyors out in the Eaton Avenue area, as well as the ditch to the east, and north of Northern Natural Gas, they will be surveying the ditch, and parts of the industrial park development itself. Also, we had a pre-construction meeting last week with the Meadowview Preserve developer. They will start grading that site this week. They anticipate starting utility work in the spring. Chief Rutherford: Winter parking — about this time of year, we start issuing `courtesy reminders' on the winter parking ordinance and prohibition of parking on street from 2:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. starting November 1 st. Weather permitting we usually continue with the courtesy reminders well into November. When we get ready to issue citations, we will make that clear on our social media channels and the City's website. Mayor Hoyt said Turkey Bingo is a huge fundraiser for the Firefighters Relief Association. Saturday, November 11th — doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. There will also be online silent auction items. Look for more information on the Fire Department's social media channels and on the City website. Patriotic Day is Thursday, November 9th, at the High School. Free community dinner about 5 p.m. and ceremony at 7:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to celebrate our veterans across the community. Congresswoman Angie Craig and Senator Zach Duckworth will both be there to speak. This is a great event to show our pride for our veterans and patriots in our community. Everyone is welcome. 14.ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to adjourn the meeting at 7.14 p.m. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays. Respectfully submitted, S?eyReecksfler City Clerk Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 16,2023 Page 4 of4