HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.05.24 Council MinutesCity of Farmington
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 5, 2024
The City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Farmington City
Hall, 430 3ro 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: Julie Flaten, Asst City Administrator/HR Director
Leah Koch, City Attorney
Kim Sommerland, Finance Director
Justin Elvestad, Fire Chief
Matt Price, Deputy Fire Chief
Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation 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 Wilson
to approve the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS
5.1 Resolution Accepting Toys for Town Donations
Chief Rutherford presented, and thanked everyone for, the donations for Toys
for Town.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember
Porter to adopt Resolution 2024-19 Accepting Donations to the Farmington
Police Department Toys for Town Program.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
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6. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Lien to
approve the Consent Agenda, as presented:
7.1 Resolution 2024-06 Appointing Additional Election Judges for the March 5, 2024
Presidential Nomination Primary, the August 13, 2024 State Primary, and the
November 5, 2024 General Election
7.2 Allina Lease Agreement at 19695 Municipal Road, Farmington
7.3 Temporary On -Sale Liquor License — Corinthian Lodge No. 67, A.F. & A.M. for
March 23, 2024
7.4 Resolution 2024-11 Approving the Application for Fiscal Year 2024 Dakota
County Community Development Block Grant Funding
7.5 Payment of Claims for the Period January 10 — 30, 2024 in the Amount of
$3,077,637.76
7.6 Resolution 2024-17 Declaring Items as Surplus and Authorizing Disposal — 2016
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
7.7 Resolution 2024-18 Declaring Items as Surplus and Authorizing Disposal — Two
(2) Fire Helmets
7.8 Staff Changes and Recommendations, Including:
• Appointment of Nickolas Orrie as Police Officer
• Appointment of Caitlin Wangler as Seasonal Skate Instructor
• Appointment of Cassandra Loppnow as Seasonal Skate Instructor
• Reclassification of the Administrative Assistant position to a Building Permit
Technician
7.9 Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for Sentence to Service Program
Work Crews
7.10 Resolution 2024-10 Accepting a Donation of $1,000 from the Farmington Sons of
the American Legion to the Rambling River Center
7.11 Resolution 2024-13 Accepting a Donation of $5,000 from Minnesota Energy,
Resources in Partnership with Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, to the
Schmitz -Maki Arena
7.12 Resolution 2024-14 Accepting a Donation of $17,000 from Minnwest Bank to the
Rambling River Center
7.13 Update to Warning Siren System Project and Approval of Quote from Frontline
Warning Systems for the Installation of the Outdoor Warning Siren Equipment
7.14 Professional Services Agreement with WSB LLC for a 2024 Street Improvement
Project Constructability Review
7.15 Purchase of a New Elgin Pelican Sweeper from MacQueen Equipment
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
None
10.PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None
11.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Fire Department 2023 Recap and 2024 Goals
Fire Chief Elvestad and Deputy Fire Chief Price presented a recap of the Fire
Department's 2023 accomplishments and goals for 2024.
12.2 Liquor Store Employee Uniform Payment
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Mayor Hoyt to
adopt Resolution 2024-12 To Contract with a City Official.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays / 1 abstained — Councilmember Bernatz
13.CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Councilmember Bernatz:
Valentine's Day is coming up, and a reminder that we have a lot of opportunities
with established businesses in the city to be able to support Farmington. A great
way to support Farmington businesses is to keep it sweet inside Farmington.
Councilmember Wilson:
The Vikings have been to the Super Bowl four times and have lost all four times.
Even with the nice weather we currently have, there is no on street parking until
April 15. Make sure your cars are off the street.
City Attorney Koch:
Two Supreme Court Justices have announced their retirement: Associate Justice
Margaret Chutich, and Associate Justice G. Barry Anderson. Visit Judicial
Appointments / Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
mn. ov for more information and how to apply.
Clerk Buecksler:
Election Day for the Presidential Nomination Primary is four weeks from tomorrow.
If you're unable to make it to the polling site, absentee services are available at City
Hall and all County offices.
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Director Flaten:
City Offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents'
Day. Our next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, February 20.
Director Powell:
Wall 5 repairs have been advertised for bids, and the bid opening is scheduled for
February 15.
Winter Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) 2024 Removal Project is out for quotes. Just
under 300 trees will be coming out related to EAB regulatory management.
Director Omlid:
Two donations were approved on the Consent Agenda tonight:
We received the second check from Minnwest Bank in the amount of
$17,000 for the Rambling River Center outdoor patio. Thank you to Neil
Anderson of Minnwest Bank.
Also thank you to Minnesota Energy Resources and Nicole McCarthy for the
$5,000 donation to the Schmitz -Maki Arena to make some gas line reroutes
and safety improvements there.
The Open Door Food Pantry will be at the Rambling River Center on Tuesday,
February 20, from 3 — 4:30 P.M.
Summer jobs are posted for recreation programs, maintenance team, at for the
arena. Apply on the City's website at City of Farmington Job Opportunities.
Director Sommerland:
As part of the annual audit, about two weeks ago, we had three auditors on site
from MMKR who reviewed various documents and interviewed Staff regarding our
procedures. That work is still ongoing.
Chief Elvestad:
Our first of five recruitment informational meetings is tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at
Station 1. Anyone interested or knows someone who is, come down and check it
out.
Mayor Hoyt:
With it being unseasonably warm, there are more pedestrians out on our paths and
trails. This is not something we are used to, and the sun is in a little different
position. Drivers, please be mindful and watch for bikers, walkers, runners, and all
pedestrians. There are more people out there now, and roads are still somewhat
slick in the morning.
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14.ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember
Bernatz to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays.
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