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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.03.25 Council Minutes City of Farmington Regular Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 3, 2025 The City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hoyt called the meeting to order at 7 pm. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hoyt led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Joshua Hoyt Councilmembers Holly Bernatz, Jake Cordes, Nick Lien, and Steve Wilson Members Absent:None Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator Amy Schmidt, City Attorney Kim Sommerland, Finance Director Matt Price, Fire Chief Matt Brown, Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Donnelly, Fire Captain Brian Hanson, Fire Captain Joshua Threet, Fire Captain Heath Walker, Fire Marshal Gary Rutherford, Police Chief John Powell, Public Works Director Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk 4. APPROVE AGENDA Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Cordes to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2025 Page 1 of 4 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS 5.1 Swearing In Fire Department Personnel Clerk Buecksler provided the Oath of Office for: Matthew Donnelly, Fire Captain Brian Hanson, Fire Captain Joshua Threet, Fire Captain Heath Walker, Fire Marshal Matthew Brown, Deputy Fire Chief 6. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS 7. CONSENT AGENDA 7.1 Minutes of the January 16, 2025 Special Work Session 7.2 Minutes of the January 21, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting 7.3 Payment of Claims 7.4 Staff Approvals and Recommendations, including the appointment of: • Aasa Just as Paid-On-Call Firefighter 7.5 Purchase of John Deere 1575 Tractor and Attachments 7.6 Amendment to Grant Contract with State of Minnesota for Intensive Comprehensive Police Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) 7.7 Bid for the Well No. 1 and Well No. 2 Abandonment Motion was made by Councilmember Lien and seconded by Councilmember Wilson to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10.PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 11.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12.NEW BUSINESS 12.1 Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for the 2025 Street Improvement Final Design and Bidding Director Powell presented and answered questions for Council. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2025 Page 2 of 4 Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by Councilmember Wilson to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for the 2025 Street Improvement Final Design and Bidding. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays 13.CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Attorney Schmidt: In honor of the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday, today, Minnesota Vikings Fran Tarkenton is 85 years old. It's his birthday today. He played for the Vikings from 1961 to 1966 and from 1972 to 1978. He went to three Super Bowls his nickname is "Scramblin' Fran" because he was recently quoted as saying that Patrick Mahomes doesn't do anything that he didn't do with the scrambling around on the field. But I would say that Patrick Mahomes has won the Super Bowl, and Fran Tarkenton went three times but didn't, which is kind of through the heart thing. And because I need a legal connection to this, I have to say that future, at the time, Supreme Court Justice Alan Page was a teammate of Fran Tarkenton. Councilmember Lien: I believe Paul Cross, Dakota County Commissioner, also played with the Vikings that same year. Councilmember Bernatz: Valentine's Day - whether you love it or think it's a Hallmark holiday, it's a great opportunity that if you are interested in spoiling your sweetheart, you can do it locally. Just know top of mind that there are lots of establishments, lots of businesses in Farmington that would love to be patronized if that's something you participate in. So while it's perfectly fine to go elsewhere, keep your eyes on Farmington and see what's here for your sweetheart. Administrator Gorski: Our next City Council meeting will be on February 18th because Monday the 17th is President's Day. Director Powell: With the mild weather, aside from the cold snap, that means between Public Works and Parks & Recreation, we're able to get some trees out, continuing our Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) management implementation, so that's good news. Also, the well abandonment contract, we've already talked to a well driller, and I believe the option of accessing the wells, pulling the top off, and then Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2025 Page 3 of 4 doing the video and gamma log before we let a contract for abandonment, is doable. So that's probably the approach we will be taking. Mayor Hoyt: I don't have anything to add outside of you get some unseasonably warm weather and walkers and bikers are out on the streets and it's still not bright out, sun out, until 8 pm, so just be mindful of those that are out walking around and kiddos going to the bus stop. 14.ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Lien to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 pm. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays Re ectfully submitted, Shlr`Ie� R BUaler City Clerk Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2025 Page 4 of 4