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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.01.26 Council Packet Meeting Location: Farmington City Hall, Council Chambers 430 Third Street Farmington, MN 55024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Monday, June 1, 2026 7:00 PM Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVE AGENDA 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.1. Bylaws of the Farmington Firefighters Relief Association Resolution 2026-048 Agenda Item: Bylaws of the Farmington Firefighters Relief Association Resolution 2026-048 - Pdf 4 - 5 6.2. Minutes of the May 18, 2026 Council Work Session Closed Session Agenda Item: Minutes of the May 18, 2026 Council Work Session Closed Session - Pdf 6 - 8 6.3. Minutes of the May 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda Item: Minutes of the May 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting - Pdf 9 - 15 6.4. Payment of Claims Agenda Item: Payment of Claims - Pdf 16 - 17 Payment of Claims 6.5. Resolution 2026-053 Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations Agenda Item: Resolution 2026-053 Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations - Pdf 18 - 21 6.6. Staff Approvals and Recommendations Agenda Item: Staff Approvals and Recommendations - Pdf 22 Page 1 of 75 6.7. Agreements with AV for You for Outdoor Movie Services Agenda Item: Agreements with AV for You for Outdoor Movie Services - Pdf 23 - 41 6.8. Donation from Happy Harry’s Furniture to the Rambling River Center Agenda Item: Donation from Happy Harry’s Furniture to the Rambling River Center - Pdf 42 - 43 6.9. Donation from Marlene Swantek to the Rambling River Center Agenda Item: Donation from Marlene Swantek to the Rambling River Center - Pdf 44 - 45 6.10. Donation from the Minnesota Society Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post 189, and Farmington VFW Post 7662 to the City of Farmington Agenda Item: Donation from the Minnesota Society Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post 189, and Farmington VFW Post 7662 to the City o - Pdf 46 - 47 6.11. Donations to the Tater Trot Agenda Item: Donations to the Tater Trot - Pdf 48 - 49 6.12. Receive Quotes and Award a Contract for the 2026 Shade Tree Bond Grant Planting Phase 3 Agenda Item: Receive Quotes and Award a Contract for the 2026 Shade Tree Bond Grant Planting Phase 3 - Pdf 50 - 72 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. AWARD OF CONTRACT 9. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11. NEW BUSINESS 11.1. Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program Application Adopt Resolution 2026-054 Authorizing to Act as Legal Sponsor and Authorization for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant fire full-time 6 of hiring for - Application Program department staffing and approve the matching funds of 25% for years 1 and 2, and for year 3 65%. Agenda Item: Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program 73 - 75 Page 2 of 75 Application - Pdf 12. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS (This time is reserved for citizen comments regarding non-agenda items. No official action can be taken on these items. Speakers are limited to five minutes to address the city council during citizen comment time.) 13. CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE 14. ADJOURN Page 3 of 75 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator From: Melissa Geis, City Clerk Department: Administration Subject: Bylaws of the Farmington Firefighters Relief Association Resolution 2026-048 Meeting: Regular Council - Jun 01 2026 INTRODUCTION: For Council approval is Resolution 2026-048, Approving the Bylaws of the Farmington Firefighters Relief Association. DISCUSSION: Item was approved at the May 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting without coincidental resolution. Per Farmington Firefighter Relief Association Bylaws resolution is required. Staff recommends approval of the Bylaws and adoption of Resolution 2026-048, Approving the Bylaws of the Farmington Firefighters Relief Association effective June 1, 2026. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Resolution 2026-048 Approving the Bylaws of the Farmington Firefighters Relief Association effective June 1, 2026. ATTACHMENTS: 2026-048 Bylaws of Farmington Firefighters Relief Assn Page 4 of 75 CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2026-048 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BYLAWS OF THE FARMINGTON FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, the Farmington Firefighters Relief Association is requesting City Council approval of the Bylaws; and WHEREAS, payout for vested time increased from $11,000 to $14,000 per year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Farmington City Council that the Bylaws of the Farmington Firefighters Relief Association are approved. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, this 1st day of June 2026. ATTEST: ____________________________ ______________________________ Nicholas Lien, Mayor Melissa Geis, City Clerk Page 5 of 75 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator From: Melissa Geis, City Clerk Department: Administration Subject: Minutes of the May 18, 2026 Council Work Session Closed Session Meeting: Regular Council - Jun 01 2026 INTRODUCTION: For approval are the minutes of the May 18, 2026 Council Work Session Closed Session. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the minutes of the May 18, 2026 Council Work Session Closed Session. ATTACHMENTS: 05.18.26 Work Session Minutes Page 6 of 75 Page Work Session Minutes of May 18, 2026 1 of 2 City of Farmington City Council Work Session Minutes- Closed Meeting Monday, May 18, 2026 The City Council met in a work session on Monday, May18, 2026, at Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lien called the meeting to order at 6:07 pm. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Nick Lien Councilmembers Holly Bernatz, Jake Cordes, and Steve Wilson Members Absent: Councilmember Windschitl Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator Amy Schmidt, City Attorney Deanna Kuennen, Economic & Community Development Director Kim Sommerland, Finance Director Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Nate Siem, Police Chief Melissa Geis, City Clerk 3. APPROVE AGENDA Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.1 Closed Session to Consider Whether to Develop or Consider Offers or Counteroffers for the Sale or Purchase of the Real Property in the City of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota (PID: 14-56801-01-010), Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(c)(3). Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to close the City Council Work Session, Page 7 of 75 Work Session Minutes of May 18, 2026 Page 2 of 2 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(c)(3), to consider whether to develop or consider offers or counter offers for sale of purchase of the real property in the city of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota (PID: 14-56801-01-010) at 6:08 pm. Motion carried: 4 ayes/ 0 nays Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Cordes to reopen the City Council Work Session at 6:19 pm. 5. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Cordes to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 pm. Motion carried: 4 ayes/ 0 nays Respectfully submitted, Melissa Geis City Clerk Page 8 of 75 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator From: Melissa Geis, City Clerk Department: Administration Subject: Minutes of the May 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Meeting: Regular Council - Jun 01 2026 INTRODUCTION: For approval are the minutes of the May 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the minutes of the May 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. ATTACHMENTS: 05.18.26 Council Minutes PDF Page 9 of 75 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026 Page 1 of 6 City of Farmington Regular Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 18, 2026 The City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lien called the meeting to order at 7 pm. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Lien led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Nicholas Lien Councilmembers Holly Bernatz, Jake Cordes, and Steve Wilson Members Absent: Phil Windschitl Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator Amy Schmidt, City Attorney Deanna Kuennen, Economic & Community Development Director Matt Price, Fire Chief Heath Walker, Fire Marshal Amanda Christensen, Fire Lieutenant Mary Olson, Fire Lieutenant Justin Kelly, Fire Lieutenant Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Tony Wippler, Planning Manager Nate Siem, Police Chief John Powell, Public Works Director Melissa Geis, City Clerk 4. APPROVE AGENDA City Administrator Gorski requested Consent Item 6.14, Donation from Beans & Boots LLC to the Police Department be moved to announcements. Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Cordes to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays Page 10 of 75 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026 Page 2 of 6 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS 5.1 Swearing in of Fire Department Personnel Fire Chief Price presented the following personnel and administered the Oath of Office for: • Fire Lieutenants Mary Olson and Justin Kelly 5.2 Donation from Beans & Boots LLC to the Farmington Police Department Police Chief Siem accepted a donation from Beans & Boots LLC to the Farmington Police Department K-9 program. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.1 Dakota County Joint Powers Agreement for Post-Election Review Services 6.2 Minutes of the May 4, 2026 City Council Work Session 6.3 Minutes of the May 4, 2026 Regular City Council Meetings 6.4 Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Farmington Municipal Liquors June 25, 2026 6.5 Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for The Rotary Club of Farmington June 26-28, 2026 6.6 Payment of Claims 6.7 Increase in the annual Fire Relief Benefit Level 6.8 Memorandum of Agreement for AFSCME Clerical, Technical. Professional Local #3815 – Accounting Specialist 6.9 Staff Approvals and Recommendations 6.10 Declaring Items as Surplus and Authorizing Disposal (Parks and Recreation) 6.11 Donation from David McKnight to the Rambling River Center 6.12 Donation from the Farmington VFW Post 7662 to the City of Farmington 6.13 Playground Equipment for Prairieview Park 6.14 Donation from Beans & Boots to the Farmington Police Department – this item was moved to Announcements/Commendations 5.2 6.15 Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for the Flagstaff Avenue Corridor Study Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended. Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays Page 11 of 75 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026 Page 3 of 6 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.1 Ordinance Amending Charges and Fees for Licenses, Permits, or Other City Approvals and Services for Calendar Year 2026 Maylor Lien opened the public hearing at 7:17 pm. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lien closed the public hearing at 7:17 pm. Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Cordes to close the public hearing at 7:17pm. Motion carried: 4 ayes/ 0 nays Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Cordes to pass Ordinance 2026-004 Amending Charges and Fees for Licenses, Permits or Other City Approvals and Services for Calendar Year 2026. Motion carried: 4 ayes/ 0 nays 8. AWARD OF CONTRACT 9. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 9.1 Adopt Ordinance 2026-05 Rezoning property from MUCI (Mixed-Use Commercial/Industrial) to I (Industrial); the Subject Property is Generally located at the Northeast Intersection of Pilot Knob Road and 208th Street West. Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Cordes to adopt Ordinance 2026-005 Amending Title 10 of the Farmington City Code, the Farmington Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning the western 553 feet of the Parcel with PID Number 14-02500-57-011 from MUCI (Mixed-Use Commercial/Industrial) to I (Industrial). Motion carried: 4 ayes/ 0 nays 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11. NEW BUSINESS Page 12 of 75 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026 Page 4 of 6 11.1 Consideration of acceptance of bid Resolution 2026-047 Accepting an Offer and Authorizing the Sale of Property Located at 19799 Embers Avenue Parcel ID: 14-56801-01-010 Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Cordes to approve Resolution 2026-047 Accepting an Offer and Authorizing the Sale of Property located at 19799 Embers Avenue, Parcel ID: 14-6801-01-010, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute all necessary documents to complete the transaction. Motion carried: 4 ayes/ 0 nays 11.2 Pass Resolution 2026-046 Adopting Findings of Fact and Record Decision on the Vermilion Reserve Environmental Assessment Worksheet. Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to Pass Resolution 2026-046 Adopting Findings of Fact Environmental Vermilion Reserve and Record Decision on the Assessment Worksheet. Motion carried: 3 ayes/ 1 nay, with Councilmembers Bernatz, Cordes and Mayor Lien voting in favor, and Councilmember Wilson voting against. 11.3 Planning Commission Appointment Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Cordes to approve the appointment of Nate Lehmeyer to the Planning Commission to fill the vacant seat through January 2028. Motion carried: 4 ayes/ 0 nays 12. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS The following citizen(s) addressed the Council: • David Pritzlaff, Farmington • Nancy Aarestad, Castle Rock Township • Nate Ryan, Farmington • Mo Fashami, Castle Rock Township • Steven Endres Jr., Farmington • Jenny Groden, Farmington Page 13 of 75 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026 Page 5 of 6 13. CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE City Attorney Schmidt spoke regarding the moratorium statements and stated that the main difference between other cities and Farmington is that they don’t currently have projects that have already been approved or are this far along in process like the Tract project. If the City Council wanted to adopt a moratorium on any other project they could, if they tried to implement a moratorium on the Tract project there would be legal risk to the City for litigation. City Attorney Schmidt then spoke about the AUAR for Tract approvals and that there is not a developer with site plans in place. The AUAR looks at the hypothetical scenarios. There is no specific development plan on either the golf course site or the school district site at this time. Councilmember Cordes thanked and congratulated the Police Department on their Open House event. He then thanked Parks and Recreation along with the City of Empire Parks and Recreation for hosting the food truck event. Councilmember Wilson asked if Steven Endres Jr. could come up and share more about the 22-push-up challenge and how it supports mental health. Mr. Endres came up and spoke about the 22 Veterans a day (7,744 year) that commit suicide and brining attention to that in hopes of getting that number down to zero. Councilmember Wilson apologized for breaking protocol but wanted to acknowledge his comments with Memorial Day coming up. Mayor Lien acknowledged citizen comment from Nate Ryan, Farmington. Councilmember Wilson then thanked David McKnight and their donation to the Rambling River Center. He also thanked Police Chief Siem and the entire Police Department for their Open House event they hosted. Director Kuennen shared in the EDA meeting they had Dakota Electric Representatives, one of our partner organizations, to hear about their missions and goals. She thanked their team for coming in. Director Kuennen spoke about the new permitting software BS&A launching soon and explained the fees approved tonight are to offer convenience to the customers without costs being passed on to residents. Page 14 of 75 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026 Page 6 of 6 Director Powell shared the Flagstaff Corridor study was approved as part of the Consent Agenda. This will help us with the transportation planning part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. Director Omlid thanked the Park and Rec Commissions in both Farmington and the City of Empire for their support in putting on the Food Truck event. They had over 1,000 attendees. She then thanked the Commission for their attendance at the Police Department Open House as well. Director Omlid shared next Wednesday, May 27th at 7:00 pm is the first Music in the Park. She acknowledged the sponsors: Castle Rock Bank, Hobo, Farmington Youth Hockey Association, Sierra Juhl State Farm and VFW Post 7662. Chief Siem acknowledged the 11 members of the Citizen’s Academy that graduated on May 6th, 2026. He then thanked everyone that attended the Open House. Mayor Lien congratulated Lieutenants Mary Olson and Justin Kelly on their promotions. He thanked both Director Omlid and Chief Siem for their events. Mayor Lien shared with the residents that he is available to meet with for further discussions, and he will analyze things as they come before him. 14. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by Councilmember Wilson to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 pm. Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays Respectfully submitted, Melissa Geis City Clerk Page 15 of 75 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator From: Kim Sommerland, Finance Director Department: Finance Subject: Payment of Claims Meeting: Regular Council - Jun 01 2026 INTRODUCTION: Minnesota Statutes require that all claims for payment be presented to the City Council for review and approval. DISCUSSION: The City Council has established a process to review and approve claims for payment at each regular meeting. The list of claims for the period of 05/12/2026 to 05/26/2026 is being presented for consideration, ensuring compliance with State law and maintaining proper financial oversight. BUDGET IMPACT: The claims paid will reduce the available budget for the accounts listed in the detailed report provided to the Council. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve payment of claims. ATTACHMENTS: 2026-06-01 City Claims Page 16 of 75 Page 17 of 75 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator From: Kim Sommerland, Finance Director Department: Finance Subject: Resolution 2026-053 Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations Meeting: Regular Council - Jun 01 2026 INTRODUCTION: The City has approved the purchase of a new fire truck and has begun planning for a major expansion and remodel of the police station. To keep the future financing options open, staff is asking the City Council to adopt a reimbursement resolution. This resolution states that the City may choose to reimburse itself later with bond proceeds for project costs that may be incurred. DISCUSSION: Federal tax rules require cities to adopt a reimbursement resolution before, or within 60 days after, paying any eligible project costs if they want the option to reimburse those costs later with tax-exempt bond proceeds. By adopting this resolution now, the City preserves full financial flexibility as both project timelines continue to develop. The City has approved the purchase of a fire truck, which is currently being built, and the City expects to take possession early next year. While no payments are expected before delivery, the timing could change. Having this resolution in place ensures the City can reimburse itself with bond proceeds if any costs arise earlier than anticipated. The police station expansion remains in the preliminary planning stage and has not yet been approved by the City Council. However, early planning activities may need to occur before Council considers the full project approval. If the City pays for these early costs without a reimbursement resolution already adopted, it would lose the ability to fund them later with tax-exempt bonds should the project ultimately move forward. Approving the resolution now avoids that risk without committing the City to undertake the police station project. The estimated maximum amounts that could be reimbursed through future bond proceeds are $1,500,000 for the fire truck and $20,000,000 for the police station expansion. These amounts are preliminary and may change as the projects evolve. The resolution does not authorize any spending or borrowing. It simply preserves the City's ability to use bond Page 18 of 75 financing efficiently if and when those decisions are made. BUDGET IMPACT: There is not an immediate budget impact. ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 2026-053 to preserve the City's ability to use future bond proceeds to repay itself for eligible project costs related to the fire truck purchase and police station expansion. ATTACHMENTS: 2026-06-01 R#2026-053 Reimbursement Resolution Page 19 of 75 4935-1926-3913\2 CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2026-053 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF PROPOSED PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CITY; ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE WITH REIMBURSEMENT BOND REGULATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Farmington, Minnesota (the “City”), as follows: SECTION 1. REIMBURSEMENT. (a) (i) The Internal Revenue Service has issued Section 1.150-2 of the Income Tax Regulations (the “Regulations”) dealing with the issuance of tax- exempt obligations all or a portion of the proceeds of which are to be used to reimburse the City for project expenditures made by the City prior to the date of issuance (the “Reimbursement Obligations”). (ii) The Regulations generally require that the City make a declaration of its official intent to reimburse itself for such prior expenditures out of the proceeds of a subsequently issued series of tax-exempt obligations within 60 days after payment of the expenditures, that such obligations be issued and the reimbursement allocation be made from the proceeds of such (as obligations within the reimbursement period defined in the Regulations), and that the expenditures reimbursed be capital expenditures or costs of issuance of the obligations. (iii) The City desires to comply with requirements of the Regulations with respect to the Projects (as defined below). (b) (i) The City proposes to undertake the Projects and to make original expenditures Reimbursement of issuance the to with thereto respect prior Obligations, and reasonably expects to issue Reimbursement Obligations for such Projects in the maximum principal amounts shown below: Projects Maximum Amount of Obligations Expected to be Issued for Projects Acquisition of new fire truck $1,500,000 Construction of a new police station $20,000,000 Page 20 of 75 4935-1926-3913\2 (ii) Other than (i) de minimis amounts permitted to be reimbursed pursuant to Section 1.150-2(f)(1) of the Regulations or (ii) expenditures constituting preliminary expenditures as defined in Section 1.150-2(f)(2) of the Regulations, the City will not seek reimbursement for any original expenditures with respect to the foregoing Projects paid more than 60 days adoption prior to the date of of this resolution. All original be is will capital sought which reimbursement for expenditures expenditures or costs of issuance of the Reimbursement Obligations. (c) As of the date hereof, there are no City funds reserved, pledged, allocated on a long term basis or otherwise set aside (or reasonably expected to be reserved, pledged, allocated on a long term basis or otherwise set aside) to provide permanent financing for the original expenditures related to the Projects other than pursuant to the issuance of the Reimbursement Obligations. Consequently, the it is not expected that the issuance of Reimbursement Obligations will result in the creation of any replacement proceeds. making be for the responsible shall Administrator City The (d) “reimbursement allocations” described in the Regulations, being generally the transfer of of the appropriate amount proceeds of the Reimbursement Obligations to reimburse the source of temporary financing used by the City to make the Projects. expenditures to Each relating original the of payment reimbursement allocation shall be made not later than (i) eighteen (18) months after the date of the original expenditure or (ii) eighteen (18) months after the date the Projects are placed in service or abandoned (but in no event later than three (3) years after the original expenditure is paid) and shall be evidenced by an entry on the official books and records of the City maintained for the Reimbursement Obligations and shall specifically identify the original expenditures being reimbursed. Adopted this 1st day of June, 2026. ATTEST: ____________________________ ______________________________ Melissa Geis, City ClerkNick Lien, Mayor Page 21 of 75 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator From: Samantha Hazelrigg, Human Resources Manager Department: HR Subject: Staff Approvals and Recommendations Meeting: Regular Council - Jun 01 2026 INTRODUCTION: Staff recommends the following appointments:  Norah Zey - Seasonal Program Assistants  Addyson Duff - Seasonal Program Assistants  Grace Simon - Seasonal Program Assistants  Bobby Cammack - Seasonal Program Assistants  Miles Bremer - Seasonal Public Works Worker  Mason Conrad - Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker DISCUSSION: Staff is pleased to recommend the following employee appointments for Council Bobby and Simon, Grace Duff, Addyson welcoming: Norah are We approval. Zey, Cammack as Seasonal Program Assistants; Miles Bremer as Seasonal Public Works Worker; and Mason Conrad as Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker. BUDGET IMPACT: Included in 2026 budget. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the appointments of Norah Zey, Addyson Duff, Grace Simon, Bobby Cammack, Miles Bremer, Mason Conrad. Page 22 of 75 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Department: Parks & Recreation Subject: Agreements with AV for You for Outdoor Movie Services Meeting: Regular Council - Jun 01 2026 INTRODUCTION: The Parks and Recreation Department hosts two movies in the park. DISCUSSION: Movies in the park for 2026 include How to Train Your Dragon on Friday, July 17 at dusk at Lake Julia Park and A Minecraft Movie on Saturday, September 12 at dusk at Distad Park and Greenway. AV for You will be providing equipment and technicians for both movies. This includes projection, audio, power, safety, and back-up equipment. The agreements are attached. AV for You has successfully provided outdoor movie services for Parks and Recreation in the past and are great to work with. BUDGET IMPACT: The cost for the services AV for You will be providing is $2,045.40 for the movie at Lake Julia Park and $2,045.40 for the movie at Distad Park and Greenway. The cost for the outdoor movie services will be funded through generous donations from sponsors and the Parks and services contractual for budget operational approved Department Recreation monies in the recreation program services budget. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the attached agreements with AV for You to provide equipment and technicians to show outdoor movies on July 17, 2026 at Lake Julia Park and September 12, 2026 at Distad Park and Greenway. ATTACHMENTS: Agreement with AV for You for July 2026 Movie Agreement with AV for You for September 2026 Movie Page 23 of 75 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made this _______ day of ___________________, 2026, by and between the CITY OF FARMINGTON, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City") and AV FOR YOU, a Minnesota Company ("Contractor"). The herein to referred are the and City Contractor individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions under which the Contractor will provide certain services to the City. 2.SE PERFORMEDRVICES TO BE . the (thework perform The Contractor shall “Services) as described in Exhibit A to this Agreement which is incorporated herein by reference. a.The Contractor shall not enter into any subcontracts for Services provided under this Agreement without the express written consent of the City. b.T preclude other any engaging from City not shall Agreement his the person or entity to perform the Services, nor shall this Agreement preclude Contractor from providing similar or related services for any other entity. c.The Contractor agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local laws be to this Services performed under applicable ordinances and to the Agreement, including all safety standards. The Contractor shall be solely and thesite, job the including conditions for responsible completely of safety of all persons and property during the performance of the Services. The training, requisite the has that and warrants represents Contractor it skills, and experience necessary to provide the Services and is and governmentalby all applicable agencies appropriately licensed entities and will perform the Services with reasonable care and skill. d.The Contractor shall exercise the same degree of care, skill, and diligence in the performance of the Services as is ordinarily possessed and exercised by a contractor under similar circumstances. e.The Contractor shall retain control over its employees, agents, servants, and subcontractors, as well as control over its invitees, and its activities on and about the subject premises and the manner in which such activities shall be undertaken and to that end, the Contractor shall not be deemed to be an agent of the City. f.The Contractor shall not perform any additional Services without the express written permission of the City. The City will not pay additional compensation for Services that do not have prior written authorization. Page 24 of 75 g.Claims for services furnished by the Contractor not specifically provided for herein shall not be honored by the City. 3.TERM. This Agreement shall be effective on the date hereof and shall continue, unless terminated sooner in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, until the Completion Date. a.Start date: The Contractor shall commence the provision of Services on: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6 p.m. b.Completion Date: The Contractor shall complete the Services by Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. c.The City may terminate this Agreement for convenience at any time. Termination shall be effective upon ten (10) days’ written notice to the Contractor. 4.COMPENSATION. As consideration for the provision of the Services, the City agrees to pay the Contractor as follows: a flat fee of $2,045.40. a.The Contractor shall submit a detailed written invoice to the City upon completion of the Services. b.Each invoice shall include in detail the hours worked and a description of the Services performed. c.The City shall pay the invoice within 35 days of receipt. d.If the City objects to all or any portion of any invoice, the City shall notify the Contractor of the dispute with ten (10) days from the date of receipt and shall pay that portion of the invoice not in dispute. 5.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP. It is expressly understood that the Contractor is an “independent contractor” and not an employee of the City. The Contractor shall have control over the manner in which the Services are performed under this Agreement. The Contractor shall supply, at its own expense, all materials, supplies, equipment and tools required to accomplish the Services contemplated by this Agreement. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any benefits from the City, including, without limitation, insurance benefits, sick and vacation leave, workers’ compensation benefits, unemployment compensation, disability, severance pay, or retirement benefits. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a partnership, joint venture or agency relationship between the Parties. Page 25 of 75 6.INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor, at its expense, shall procure and maintain minimumthe Agreement this following duration the for in force of insurance coverages: a.General Liability. The Contractor shall maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The policy shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, products-completed operations, personal injury, advertising injury, and contractually assumed liability. The City, including its shall beagents, officials, employees, elected and appointed and endorsed as additional insured. b.Automobile Liability. If the Contractor operates a motor vehicle in performing the Services under this Agreement, the Contractor shall maintain Business Automobile Liability Insurance, including owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles, with a minimum combined single liability limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence. c.Workers’ Compensation. The Contractor shall maintain Workers’ the with accordance in employees all for insurance Compensation its statutory requirements of the State of Minnesota. The Contractor shall also carry Employers’ Liability Coverage with minimum limits as follows: •$500,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease per employee •$500,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease aggregate •$500,000 – Bodily Injury by Accident d.Additional Insurance Conditions. i.The Contractor shall, prior to commencing the Services, deliver to the City a Certificate of Insurance as evidence that the above coverages are in full force and effect. ii.The insurance requirements may be met through any combination of be must City The umbrella/excess and primary insurance. named as an additional insured on any umbrella/excess policy. iii.insurance nonand primary The policies Contractor’s shall be - contributory to any other valid and collectible insurance available to the City with respect to any claim arising out of the Contractor’s performance under this Agreement. iv.The Contractor’s policies and Certificate of Insurance shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies shall not be cancelled without at least thirty (30) days’ advanced written notice to the City, or ten (10) days’ written notice for non- ofpayment premium. Page 26 of 75 v.Contractor agrees to maintain all coverage required herein throughout the term of the Agreement and for a minimum of two (2) years following. IND7. EMNIFICATION. Contractor the law, permitted extent by the To fullest agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, and its employees, officials, claims, losses damages, actions, all agents and from and against and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of the Contractor’s negligence or the Contractor’s performance or failure to Agreement. Contractor’sThe this its obligations perform under indemnification obligation shall apply to the Contractor’s subcontractor(s), or anyone directly or indirectly employed or hired by the Contractor, or anyone for this agrees Contractor liable. be The Contractor the acts whose may indemnity obligation shall survive the completion or termination of this Agreement. DOC8. UMENTS. All reports, plans, models, software, diagrams, analyses, and information generated in connection with performance of this Agreement shall be the property of the City. The City may use the information for its purposes. The City shall be the copyright owner. The vesting of the City’s ownership of the copyright in materials created by the Contractor shall be its hereunder. obligations payment of City’s the upon contingent fulfillment The Contractor shall be allowed to use a description of the services provided hereunder, including the name of the City, and photographs or renderings of any projects which develop from the planning or other services provided by the Contractor, in the normal course of its marketing activities. 9.GENERAL PROVISIONS. a.E supersedes or prior any This Agreement. ntire Agreement contemporaneous representations or agreements, whether written or oral, between the Parties and contains the entire agreement. b.Assignment. The Contractor may not assign this Agreement to any other person unless written consent is obtained from the City. c.Amendments. Any modification or amendment to this Agreement shall require a written agreement signed by both Parties. d.P Stat. Minn. 471.425, § Pursuant to of Payment rompt Subcontractors. subd. 4a, the Contractor must pay any subcontractor within ten (10) days of payment the Contractor’s receipt of from the City for undisputed services provided by the subcontractor. The Contractor must pay interest of one and one-half percent (1½ %) per month or any part of a month to subcontractor on paid time not to undisputed any on amount the Page 27 of 75 subcontractor. The minimum monthly interest penalty payment for an unpaid balance of $100.00 or more is $10.00. For an unpaid balance of less than $100.00, Contractor shall pay the actual penalty due to the subcontractor. A subcontractor who prevails in a civil action to collect interest penalties from Contractor shall be awarded its costs and disbursements, including attorney’s fees, incurred in bringing the action. e.Nondiscrimination. In the hiring of employees to perform work under this Agreement, by person any discriminate against shall Contractor the not reason of any characteristic or classification protected by state or federal law. f.Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with of the laws the State of Minnesota. All proceedings related to this Agreement shall be venued in Dakota County, Minnesota. g.O data, specifications, maps, plans, of Documents. All reports, wnership and other documents produced by the Contractor in the performance of Services under this Agreement shall be the property of the City. The City may use such information for its purposes. The City shall be the copyright owner. h.Government Data/Privacy. The Contractor agrees to abide by the applicable provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statues, Chapter 13, and all other applicable state or federal confidentiality. or privacy to The orders or regulations rules, pertaining Contractor understands that all of the data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained or disseminated by the Contractor in performing those functions that the City would perform is subject to the requirements of Chapter 13, and the Contractor must comply with those requirements as if it were a government entity. This does not create a duty on the part of the Contractor to provide the public with access to public data if the public data is available from the City, except as required by the terms of this Agreement. i.Records. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records of time and expense involved in the performance of services. j.Audits. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 16C.05, subd. 5, the Contractor’s books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices theexamination by to subject that Agreement, to this are relevant are City and either the Legislative Auditor or the State Auditor for a minimum of six years from the end of this Agreement. k.Waiver. The waiver by either party of any breach or failure to comply with any provision of this Agreement by the other Party shall not be construed Page 28 of 75 as, or constitute a continuing waiver of such provision or a waiver of any other breach of or failure to comply with any other provision of this Agreement. l.Third Party Reliance. This Agreement is intended for the mutual benefit of Parties hereto and no third-party rights are intended or implied. m.Notices. All notices and other communications pursuant to this must beAgreement oremail delivered via delivered orby registered certified mail, postage prepaid, or delivered by hand at the addresses set forth below: Notice to City: Kellee Omlid, Parks and Recreation Director komlid@farmingtonmn.gov 430 Third Street, Farmington, MN 55024 Notice to Contractor: Tristan Waters tristan@avforyou.com 3324 Winpark Dr. Crystal, MN 55427 n.Fo due, be shall Party neither sums Except payment for Majeure. rce of liable to the other or deemed in default under this Agreement, if and to the extent forceof reason prevented by Party’s that performance is majeure. “Force majeure” includes war, an act of terrorism, a pandemic or which are epidemic, fire, earthquake, flood and other circumstances beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Party affected and which by the exercise of reasonable diligence the Party affected was unable to prevent. o.Savings Clause. If any court finds any portion of this Agreement to be contrary to law, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect. p.Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and which taken together shall be deemed to be one and the same document. Page 29 of 75 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties, have caused this Agreement to be approved on the date above. Dated: __________________, 2026.CITY OF BY:_____________________________________ Nicholas Lien, Mayor AND:_____________________________________ Melissa Geis, City Clerk Dated: February 23, 2026.CONTRACTOR: AV FOR YOU BY: Page 30 of 75                                                                                   Exhibit A Page 31 of 75                                                                         Page 32 of 75 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made this _______ day of ___________________, 2026, by and between the CITY OF FARMINGTON, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City") and AV FOR YOU, a Minnesota herein are referred Contractor the to City The ("Contractor"). Company and individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions under which the Contractor will provide certain services to the City. 2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED. The Contractor shall perform the work (the “Services) as described in Exhibit A to this Agreement which is incorporated herein by reference. a. The Contractor shall not enter into any subcontracts for Services provided under this Agreement without the express written consent of the City. b. This Agreement shall not preclude the City from engaging any other person or entity to perform the Services, nor shall this Agreement preclude Contractor from providing similar or related services for any other entity. c. The Contractor agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances applicable to the Services to be performed under this Agreement, including all safety standards. The Contractor shall be solely and completely responsible for conditions of the job site, including the safety of all persons and property during the performance of the Services. The Contractor represents and warrants that it has the requisite training, skills, and experience necessary to provide the Services and is appropriately licensed by all applicable agencies and governmental entities and will perform the Services with reasonable care and skill. d. The Contractor shall exercise the same degree of care, skill, and diligence in the performance of the Services as is ordinarily possessed and exercised by a contractor under similar circumstances. e. The Contractor shall retain control over its employees, agents, servants, and subcontractors, as well as control over its invitees, and its activities on activities such which in manner the the premises subject about and and shall be undertaken and to that end, the Contractor shall not be deemed to be an agent of the City. f. The Contractor shall not perform any additional Services without the express written permission of the City. The City will not pay additional compensation for Services that do not have prior written authorization. Page 33 of 75 g. Claims for services furnished by the Contractor not specifically provided for herein shall not be honored by the City. 3. TERM. This Agreement shall be effective on the date hereof and shall continue, unless terminated sooner in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, until the Completion Date. a. Start date: The Contractor shall commence the provision of Services on: Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. b. Completion Date: The Contractor shall complete the Services by Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. c. The City may terminate this Agreement for convenience at any time. Termination shall be effective upon ten (10) days’ written notice to the Contractor. 1. COMPENSATION. As consideration for the provision of the Services, the City agrees to pay the Contractor as follows: a flat fee of $2,045.40. a. The Contractor shall submit a detailed written invoice to the City upon completion of the Services. b. Each invoice shall include in detail the hours worked and a description of the Services performed. c. The City shall pay the invoice within 35 days of receipt. d. If the City objects to all or any portion of any invoice, the City shall notify the Contractor of the dispute with ten (10) days from the date of receipt and shall pay that portion of the invoice not in dispute. 1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP. It is expressly understood that the Contractor is an “independent contractor” and not an employee of the City. The Contractor shall have control over the manner in which the Services are performed under this Agreement. The Contractor shall supply, at its own expense, all materials, supplies, equipment and tools required to accomplish the Services contemplated by this Agreement. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any benefits from the City, including, without limitation, insurance benefits, sick and vacation leave, workers’ compensation benefits, unemployment compensation, disability, severance pay, or retirement benefits. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a partnership, joint venture or agency relationship between the Parties. Page 34 of 75 2. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor, at its expense, shall procure and maintain in force for the duration of this Agreement the following minimum insurance coverages: a. Commercial General maintain shall General Liability. The Contractor Liability Insurance in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The policy shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, products-completed operations, personal injury, advertising injury, and contractually assumed liability. The City, including its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents, shall be endorsed as additional insured. b. Automobile Liability. If the Contractor operates a motor vehicle in performing the Services under this Agreement, the Contractor shall maintain Business Automobile Liability Insurance, including owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles, with a minimum combined single liability limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence. c. Workers’ Compensation. The Contractor shall maintain Workers’ in the with accordance employees insurance all for its Compensation statutory requirements of the State of Minnesota. The Contractor shall also carry Employers’ Liability Coverage with minimum limits as follows: • $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease per employee • $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease aggregate • $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Accident d. Additional Insurance Conditions. i. The Contractor shall, prior to commencing the Services, deliver to the City a Certificate of Insurance as evidence that the above coverages are in full force and effect. ii. The insurance requirements may be met through any combination of primary and umbrella/excess insurance. The City must be named as an additional insured on any umbrella/excess policy. iii. The Contractor’s policies shall be primary insurance and non- contributory to any other valid and collectible insurance available to the City with respect to any claim arising out of the Contractor’s performance under this Agreement. iv. The Contractor’s policies and Certificate of Insurance shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies shall not be cancelled without at least thirty (30) days’ advanced written notice to the City, or ten (10) days’ written notice for non-payment of premium. Page 35 of 75 v. Contractor agrees to maintain all coverage required herein throughout the term of the Agreement and for a minimum of two (2) years following. 1. INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, and its employees, officials, and agents from and against all claims, actions, damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of the Contractor’s negligence or the Contractor’s performance or failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement. The Contractor’s indemnification obligation shall apply to the Contractor’s subcontractor(s), or anyone directly or indirectly employed or hired by the Contractor, or anyone for whose acts the Contractor may be liable. The Contractor agrees this indemnity obligation shall survive the completion or termination of this Agreement. 8. DOCUMENTS. All reports, plans, models, software, diagrams, analyses, and information generated in connection with performance of this Agreement shall be the property of the City. The City may use the information for its purposes. The City shall be the copyright owner. The vesting of the City’s ownership of the copyright in materials created by the Contractor shall be contingent upon the City’s fulfillment of its payment obligations hereunder. The Contractor shall be allowed to use a description of the services provided hereunder, including the name of the City, and photographs or renderings of any projects which develop from the planning or other services provided by the Contractor, in the normal course of its marketing activities. 9. GENERAL PROVISIONS. a. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior or contemporaneous representations or agreements, whether written or oral, between the Parties and contains the entire agreement. b. Assignment. The Contractor may not assign this Agreement to any other person unless written consent is obtained from the City. c. Amendments. Any modification or amendment to this Agreement shall require a written agreement signed by both Parties. d. 471.425, § Stat. Minn. to Subcontractors. of Payment Prompt Pursuant subd. 4a, the Contractor must pay any subcontractor within ten (10) days of undisputed the Contractor’s receipt of payment from the City for services provided by the subcontractor. The Contractor must pay interest of one and one-half percent (1½ %) per month or any part of a month to subcontractor on any undisputed amount not paid on time to Page 36 of 75 thesubcontractor. The minimum monthly interest penalty payment for an unpaid balance of $100.00 or more is $10.00. For an unpaid balance of less than $100.00, Contractor shall pay the actual penalty due to the subcontractor. to civil action collect prevails A subcontractor who in a interest penalties from Contractor shall be awarded its costs and disbursements, including attorney’s fees, incurred in bringing the action. e. Nondiscrimination. In the hiring of employees to perform work under this person by discriminate against any the Contractor Agreement, shall not reason of any characteristic or classification protected by state or federal law. f. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in State proceedings All of the Minnesota. laws the of with accordance related to this Agreement shall be venued in Dakota County, Minnesota. g. Ownership of Documents. All reports, plans, specifications, data, maps, and other documents produced by the Contractor in the performance of Services under this Agreement shall be the property of the City. The City may use such information for its purposes. The City shall be the copyright owner. h. Government Data/Privacy. The Contractor agrees to abide by the applicable provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statues, Chapter 13, and all other applicable state or federal rules, regulations or orders pertaining to privacy or confidentiality. The Contractor understands that all of the data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained or disseminated by the Contractor in performing those functions that the City would perform is subject to the requirements requirements those with comply Contractor must and 13, Chapter of the as if it were a government entity. This does not create a duty on the part of data if the public to with access provide the public the Contractor to public data is available from the City, except as required by the terms of this Agreement. i. Records. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records of time and expense involved in the performance of services. j. Audits. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 16C.05, subd. 5, the Contractor’s books, practices records, documents, and accounting procedures and that are relevant to this Agreement, are subject to examination by the City and either the Legislative Auditor or the State Auditor for a minimum of six years from the end of this Agreement. k. Waiver. The waiver by either party of any breach or failure to comply with any provision of this Agreement by the other Party shall not be construedas, Page 37 of 75 or constitute a continuing waiver of such provision or a waiver of any other breach Agreement.this of other any provision comply to failure or of with l. Third Party Reliance. This Agreement is intended for the mutual benefit of Parties hereto and no third-party rights are intended or implied. m. Notices. All notices and other communications pursuant to this or registered by delivered email must delivered be Agreement via or certified mail, postage prepaid, or delivered by hand at the addresses set forth below:Notice to City: Kellee Omlid, Parks and Recreation Director komlid@farmingtonmn.gov430 Third Street, Farmington, MN 55024Notice to Contractor: Tristan Waters tristan@avforyou.com3324 Winpark Dr. Crystal, MN 55427 n. Force Majeure. Except for payment of sums due, neither Party shall be liable this to and if Agreement, under or in deemed other the to default force of reason prevented is by Party’s that extent the performance majeure. “Force majeure” includes war, an act of terrorism, a pandemic or are epidemic, fire, earthquake, flood and other circumstances which beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Party affected and which by the exercise of reasonable diligence the Party affected was unable to prevent. o. Savings Clause. If any court finds any portion of this Agreement to be contrary to law, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect. p. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and which taken together shall be deemed to be one and the same document. Page 38 of 75 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties, have caused this Agreement to be approved on the date above. 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DISCUSSION: A donation in the amount of $236.80 was recently made by Happy Harry’s Furniture to the RRC. The donation was made through a program created in 2011 in which a customer of Happy Harry’s Furniture can select a charity of their choice to receive a donation when merchandise is purchased from the store. Then 10% from the sale to the customer is donated to the charity. The RRC is one of the charities that can be selected by customers. With these donations, Happy Harry’s Furniture has donated a total of $18,499.93 to the RRC since the program’s inception. This partnership with Happy Harry’s Furniture has been very beneficial over the long term given the funds that have been donated to the RRC. The donation has been deposited into the RRC Capital Improvement Fund to fund future building improvements and/or purchase new equipment and furniture. Staff will communicate the City’s appreciation on behalf of the City Council to Happy Harry’s Furniture for their generous donation to the RRC. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution 2026-050 Accepting a Donation of $236.80 from Happy Harry’s Furniture to the Rambling River Center. ATTACHMENTS: 2026-050 Accepting $236.80 from Happy Harry's Furniture Page 42 of 75 CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2026-050 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $236.80 FROM HAPPY HARRY’S FURNITURE TO THE RAMBLING RIVER CENTER WHEREAS, the City of Farmington is generally authorized to accept donations of real and personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens and is specifically authorized to accept gifts, as allowed by law; and WHEREAS, the following persons and entities have offered to contribute to the City: Happy Harry’s Furniture has donated $236.80 to the Rambling River Center ; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept this donation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Lien and the Farmington City Council hereby accept with gratitude the generous donation of $236.80 from Happy Harry’s Furniture to the Rambling River Center. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, this 1st day of June 2026. ATTEST: ____________________________ ______________________________ Nicholas Lien, Mayor Melissa Geis, City Clerk Page 43 of 75 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Department: Parks & Recreation Subject: Donation from Marlene Swantek to the Rambling River Center Meeting: Regular Council - Jun 01 2026 INTRODUCTION: Marlene Swantek recently gave a donation to the Rambling River Center. DISCUSSION: Marlene Swantek recently made a very generous donation of $2,000 to the Rambling River Center. The donated money will be placed in the Rambling River Center’s Capital Improvement Fund, so it may either be used for future building improvements at the Rambling River Center or to purchase new equipment and/or furniture. Staff will express the City’s appreciation on behalf of the City Council to Marlene Swantek for this generous donation. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution 2026-049 Accepting the Donation of $2,000 from Marlene Swantek to the Rambling River Center. ATTACHMENTS: 2026-049 Accepting $2,000 from Marlene Swantek Page 44 of 75 CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2026-049 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $2,000 FROM MARLENE SWANTEK WHEREAS, the City of Farmington is generally authorized to accept donations of real and personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens and is specifically authorized to accept gifts, as allowed by law; and WHEREAS, the following persons and entities have offered to contribute to the City: Marlene Swantek has donated $2,000 to the Rambling River Center; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept this donation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Lien and the Farmington City Council hereby accept with gratitude the generous donation of $2,000 from Marlene Swantek to the Rambling River Center. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, this 1st day of June 2026. ATTEST: ____________________________ ______________________________ Nicholas Lien, Mayor Melissa Geis, City Clerk Page 45 of 75 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Department: Parks & Recreation Subject: Donation from the Minnesota Society Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post 189, and Farmington VFW Post 7662 to the City of Farmington Meeting: Regular Council - Jun 01 2026 INTRODUCTION: The Minnesota Society Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post 189, and Farmington VFW Post 7662, recently gave a donation to the City of Farmington. DISCUSSION: The Minnesota Society Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post 189, and Farmington VFW Post 7662 donated a granite park bench valued at $4,400. The bench was installed the during unveiled and Park River Rambling in Memorial Veteran's the at Memorial Day program held on Monday, May 25, 2026. The bench is in honor of all who have served and to commemorate 250 years of American freedom, 1776–2026. Staff will communicate the City’s appreciation on behalf of the City Council to the Minnesota Society Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post 189, and Farmington VFW Post 7662 for this very generous donation. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution 2026-051 Accepting the Donation of a granite park bench, valued at $4,400, from the Minnesota Society Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post 189, and Farmington VFW Post 7662 to the City of Farmington. ATTACHMENTS: 2026-051 Accepting Park Bench from Minnesota Society Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post 189 and VFW Post 7662 Page 46 of 75 CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2026-051 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF A GRANITE PARK BENCH FROM THE MINNESOTA SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, AMERICAN LEGION POST 189, AND FARMINGTON VFW POST 7662 TO THE CITY OF FARMINGTON WHEREAS, the City of Farmington is generally authorized to accept donations of real and personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens and is specifically authorized to accept gifts, as allowed by law; and WHEREAS, the following persons and entities have offered to contribute to the City: The Minnesota Society Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post 189, and Farmington VFW Post 7662 has donated a granite park bench to the City of Farmington valued at $4,400; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept this donation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Lien and the Farmington City Council hereby accept with gratitude the generous donation of a granite park bench to the City of Farmington valued at $4,400 from the Minnesota Society Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post 189, and Farmington VFW Post 7662. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, this 1st day of June 2026. ATTEST: ____________________________ ______________________________ Nicholas Lien, Mayor Melissa Geis, City Clerk Page 47 of 75 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Department: Parks & Recreation Subject: Donations to the Tater Trot Meeting: Regular Council - Jun 01 2026 INTRODUCTION: Donations for the 46th Annual Tater Trot (formerly Dew Run) were received from Imperial Family Chiropractic, Kwik Trip, and Twin Cities (TC) Running Company. DISCUSSION: The 2026 Tater Trot will be held Saturday, June 27. The 1-mile race will begin at 8:00 am, ½- mile jr. jog at 8:15 am, and 4-mile race at 8:30 am. Imperial Family Chiropractic donated $300 to sponsor the Tater Trot. Kwik Trip donated $150 in gift cards to purchase water and fruit for the event from the Farmington store. TC Running Company donated gift cards totaling $700 to be used as prizes for first-place finishers in age categories. Staff will communicate the City’s appreciation on behalf of the City Council to Imperial Family Chiropractic, Kwik Trip, and TC Running Company for these generous donations. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution 2065-052 Accepting Donations from Imperial Family Chiropractic, Kwik Trip, and TC Running Company to the Tater Trot. ATTACHMENTS: 2026-052 Accepting Donations to the Tater Trot Page 48 of 75 CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2026-052 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO THE TATER TROT WHEREAS, the City of Farmington is generally authorized to accept donations of real and personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens and is specifically authorized to accept gifts, as allowed by law; and WHEREAS, the following persons and entities have offered to contribute to the City: Imperial Family Chiropractic has donated $300; and Kwik Trip has donated $150 in gift cards; and TC Running Company has donated $700 in gift cards; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept these donations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Lien and the Farmington City Council hereby accept with gratitude the generous donations of $300 from Imperial Family Chiropractic, $150 in gift cards from Kwik Trip, and $700 in gift cards from TC Running Company. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, this 1st day of June 2026. ATTEST: ____________________________ ______________________________ Nicholas Lien, Mayor Melissa Geis, City Clerk Page 49 of 75 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator From: John Powell, Public Works Director Department: Engineering Subject: Receive Quotes and Award a Contract for the 2026 Shade Tree Bond Grant Planting Phase 3 Meeting: Regular Council - Jun 01 2026 INTRODUCTION: In 2023, the City was awarded a $500,000 grant under the Minnesota Natural Resources Shade Tree program. The grant agreement was fully executed in March of 2024. The grant funding was requested to address immediate public safety concerns stemming from declining boulevard ash trees. The project emphasizes the safety of the public and aims to establish a resilient urban forest by replanting a diverse range of tree species. The first two phases of planting included 215 trees. City Staff has obtained quotes for the third phase of planting which involves 120 additional trees and a variety of species. DISCUSSION: For the 120 tree planting locations identified in the bid documents, the bid includes:  Notification of the City at least five days prior to planting stock to allow for inspection before the trees are moved to the planting sites.  Preparation of planting holes and installation of trees per City requirements; disposal of any excess soil, mulch and watering.  One year warranty period.  Allowable working hours are weekdays from 7 am to 7 pm. City Staff forwarded the Request for Quote documents to 12 area contractors; three responsive bids were received as shown on the attached tabulation and summarized as follows: Contractor Total Amount Hoffman and McNamara $ 35,700.00 Friedges Landscaping $ 35,810.00 Tree Trust $ 38,687.44 Page 50 of 75 The low bid is from Hoffman and McNamara for the total amount of $35,700.00. The completion date for this work is July 17, 2026. BUDGET IMPACT: Costs related to this work will be reimbursed via the City's grant received from the Minnesota Natural Resources Shade Tree program. The average low quote planting cost of $297.50 is less than the $500 per tree planting cost included in the City's grant application. ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends acceptance of the quotes and award of a contract for the 2026 Shade Tree Bond Grant Planting Phase 3 project to Hoffman and McNamara for the quoted amount of $35,700 and authorizes the Mayor and City Administrator to execute same. ATTACHMENTS: 26-11 2026 Shade Tree Grant Phase 3 Quotes 26-11 Standard Agreement for Contract Services Hoffman and McNamara 26-11 2026 Shade Tree Bond Grant Planting Phase 3 MAP Page 51 of 75 CITY OF FARMINGTON QUOTE TABULATION QUOTES DUE: May 22, 2026 AT 1:00 PM 2026 SHADE TREE BOND GRANT PLANTING PHASE 3 PROJECT 26-11 CONTAINER ITEM SIZE QUANTITY PER EACH TOTAL PER EACH TOTAL PER EACH TOTAL Beech, Blue (Single Stem)#10 20 $290.00 $5,800.00 $305.00 $6,100.00 $324.84 $6,496.80 Birch, River (Single Stem)#10 10 $278.00 $2,780.00 $240.00 $2,400.00 $272.17 $2,721.70 Birch, Yellow (Single Stem)#10 15 $288.00 $4,320.00 $250.00 $3,750.00 $331.38 $4,970.70 Tuliptree #10 10 $277.00 $2,770.00 $305.00 $3,050.00 $314.30 $3,143.00 Londen Plaintree #10 10 $314.00 $3,140.00 $300.00 $3,000.00 $319.57 $3,195.70 Gum, Black #10 10 $326.00 $3,260.00 $415.00 $4,150.00 $361.85 $3,618.50 Kentucky Coffee Tree, Espresso #10 10 $337.00 $3,370.00 $330.00 $3,300.00 $351.17 $3,511.70 Honeylocust #10 14 $291.00 $4,074.00 $290.00 $4,060.00 $309.04 $4,326.56 Oak, Swamp White #10 15 $306.00 $4,590.00 $260.00 $3,900.00 $314.30 $4,714.50 Poplar, Balsam #10 6 $266.00 $1,596.00 $350.00 $2,100.00 $331.38 $1,988.28 120 $35,700.00 $35,810.00 $38,687.44 HOFFMAN AND MCNAMARA FRIEDGES LANDSCAPING TREE TRUST Pa g e 5 2 o f 7 5 STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES Page 1 of 6 This Agreement (“Agreement”) is made on the 1st day of June, 2026, between the City of Farmington, Minnesota (hereinafter "city"), whose business address is 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota 55024, and Hoffman and McNamara a Minnesota Corporation (hereinafter "Vendor") whose business address is 9045 180th Street East, Hastings, MN 55033. Preliminary Statement The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions for the provision of services by Vendor for Tree Services hereinafter referred to as the "Work". The city and Vendor agree as follows: 1. Scope of Work. The Vendor agrees to provide, perform, and complete all the provisions of the Work in accordance with the specifications, and quotes attached as Exhibit A. The terms of this Contract shall take precedence over any provisions of the Vendor’s proposal and/or general conditions. All Work under the Municipal Program shall be initiated by a notice to proceed from the city. 2. Term of Contract. All Work under this Contract shall be provided, performed and/or completed by _ 7/17/2026__. 3. Compensation for Services. City agrees to pay the Vendor based on the fees submitted in the proposal as full and complete payment for the goods, labor, materials and/or services rendered pursuant to this Contract. 4. Method of Payment. Payment for tree and stump removals will be made within thirty (30) days of acceptance of the work. The contractor is required to submit an invoice after satisfactory completion of the work and each invoice shall include the following: date work was completed, address/facility/area where work was performed, and any other pertinent information. No travel time will be paid. A Certificate of Withholding State Income Tax (Form IC134) must be submitted with the invoice for the payment to be processed. 5. Invoices shall be submitted to accountspayable@FarmingtonMN.gov City of Farmington Attn: Finance Department 430 Third Street Farmington, MN 55024 6. Staffing. The Vendor has designated Pete Hoffman to manage the Work. They shall be assisted by other staff members as necessary to facilitate the completion of the Work in accordance with Page 53 of 75 STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES Page 2 of 6 the terms established herein. Vendor may not remove or replace the designated staff without the approval of the city. 7. Standard of Care. Vendor shall exercise the same degree of care, skill and diligence in the performance of its services as is ordinarily exercised by members of the profession under similar circumstances in Dakota County, Minnesota. 8. Bonds. The contractor will be required to provide separate Performance and Payment Bonds which are to be submitted utilizing EJCDC Form C-610 and C-615 (2018 Edition) or a similar bond form, if approved by Owner. All bonds shall be in a form acceptable to Owner and shall fulfill statutory requirements. 9. Insurance. The contractor, at its expense, shall procure and maintain in force for the duration of this Agreement the following minimum insurance coverages: A. General Liability. The contractor shall maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The policy premises,from liability cover shall arising productsoperations, -completed operations, personal injury, advertising injury, and contractually assumed liability. The city, including its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents, shall be endorsed as additional insured. B. Automobile Liability. If the contractor operates a motor vehicle in performing the Services under this Agreement, the contractor shall maintain Business Automobile Liability Insurance, including owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles, with a minimum combined single liability limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence. C. Professional (Errors and Omissions) Liability. [Only required for professional services provided by accountants, attorneys, engineers, consultants, etc.] The contractor shall maintain Professional Liability Insurance for all claims the contractor may become legally obligated to pay resulting from any actual or alleged negligent act, error, or omission related to contractor’s professional services required under this Agreement. The contractor is required to carry the following minimum limits: $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The retroactive or prior acts date of such coverage shall not be after the effective date of this Agreement and the contractor shall maintain such insurance for a period of at least two (2) years, following completion of the services. If such insurance is discontinued, extended reporting period/tail coverage must be obtained by the contractor to fulfill this requirement. D. Workers’ Compensation. The contractor shall maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance for all its employees in accordance with the statutory requirements of the State of Minnesota. The contractor shall also carry Employers’ Liability Coverage with minimum limits as follows: • $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease per employee Page 54 of 75 STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES Page 3 of 6 • $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease aggregate • $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Accident E. Additional Insurance Conditions. 1. The contractor shall, prior to commencing the Services, deliver to the city a Certificate of Insurance as evidence that the above coverage is in full force and effect. 2. The insurance requirements may be met through any combination of primary and umbrella/excess insurance. The city must be named as an additional insured on any umbrella/excess policy. 3. The contractor’s policies shall be primary insurance and non-contributory to any other valid and collectible insurance available to the city with respect to any claim arising out of the contractor’s performance under this Agreement. 4. The contractor’s policies and Certificate of Insurance shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies shall not be cancelled without at least thirty (30) days’ advanced written notice to the city, or ten (10) days’ written notice for non-payment of premium. 10. Indemnification. Vendor will defend and indemnify city, its officers, agents, and employees and hold them harmless from and against all judgments, claims, damages, costs and expenses, including a reasonable amount as and for its attorney’s fees paid, incurred or for which it may be liable resulting from any breach of this Contract by Vendor, its agents, contractors and employees, or any negligent or intentional act or omission performed, taken or not performed or taken by Vendor, its agents, contractors and employees, relative to this Contract. The city will indemnify and hold Vendor harmless from and against any loss for injuries or damages arising out of the negligent acts of the city, its officers, agents, or employees. 11. Termination. This contract may be terminated by either party by thirty (30) days' written notice delivered to the other party at the addresses written above. Upon termination under this provision if there is no fault of the Vendor, the Vendor shall be paid for services rendered until the effective date of termination. 12. Independent Contractor. At all times and for all purposes herein, the Vendor is an independent contractor and not an employee of the city. No statement herein shall be construed so as to find the Vendor an employee of the city. 13. Non-Discrimination. During the performance of this Contract, the Vendor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicants for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, or age. The Vendor shall post in places available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provision of this non-discrimination clause and stating that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The Vendor further agrees to comply with all aspects of the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statutes Page 55 of 75 STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES Page 4 of 6 363A.01, et. seq., Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. 14. Subcontract or Assignment. Vendor shall not subcontract any part of the services to be provided under this Contract; nor may Vendor assign this Contract, or any interest arising herein, without the prior written consent of the city. 15. Services Not Provided For. No claim for services furnished by Vendor not specifically provided for in Exhibit A shall be honored by the city. 16. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. Vendor is responsible for knowing of and abiding by all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the type of services provided pursuant to this Contract; including, as applicable, the Minnesota Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Section 13, as amended, and Minnesota Rules promulgated pursuant to Chapter 13. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 177.41 to 177.44 and corresponding Minnesota Rules 5200.1000 to 5200.1120, this contract is subject to the prevailing wages as established by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Specifically, all contractors must pay all laborers and mechanics the established prevailing wages for work performed under the contract. Failure to comply with the aforementioned may result in civil or criminal penalties. 17. Audits and Data Practices. The books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of the Vendor or other parties relevant to this agreement are subject to examination by the city and either Legislative Auditor or the State Auditor for a period of six years after the effective date of this contract. This Contract is subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practice Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 (Data Practices Act). All government data, as defined in the Data Practices Act Section 13.02, Subd 7, which is created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by Vendor in performing any of the functions of the city during performance of this Contract is subject to the requirements of the Data Practice Act and Vendor shall comply with those requirements as if it were a government entity. All subcontracts entered into by Vendor in relation to this Contract shall contain similar Data Practices Act compliance language. 18. Conflicts. No salaried officer or employee of the city and no member of the Council, or Commission, or Board of the city shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in this contract. The violation of this provision renders the contract void. Any federal regulations and applicable state statutes shall not be violated. 19. Utilities. The contractor shall be obligated to protect all public and private utilities, streets, or roadways, whether occupying a street or public or private property. If such utilities, streets or roadways are damaged by reason of the contractor’s performance of the services required under the contract, the contractor shall repair or replace the same, or failing to do so promptly, the city shall cause repairs or replacement to be made and the cost of doing so shall be deducted from payment to be made to the contractor for tree services. Page 56 of 75 STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES Page 5 of 6 20. Damages. In the event of a breach of this Contract by the city, Vendor shall not be entitled to recover punitive, special or consequential damages or damages for loss of business. 21. Governing Law. This Contract shall be controlled by the laws of the State of Minnesota. 22. Severability. The provisions of this Contract are severable. If any portion hereof is, for any reason, held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such decision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Contract. 23. Entire Agreement. The entire agreement of the parties is contained herein. This Contract supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof as well as any previous agreements presently in effect between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. Any alterations, amendments, deletions, or waivers of the provisions of this Contract shall be valid only when expressed in writing and duly signed by the parties, unless otherwise provided herein. Executed as of the day and year first written above. The Work will be completed on or before 7/17/2026, and ready for final payment. Final payment will be made thirty (30) days after final acceptance of the Work by the city. CITY OF FARMINGTON __________________________________ Nicholas Lien, Mayor __________________________________ Melissa Geis, City Clerk HOFFMAN AND MCNAMARA By: ________________________________ Its: _______________________________ Page 57 of 75 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATONS FOR CONTRACTED TREE SERVICES Page 1 of 5 TREE PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS A. GENERAL: Contractor must use work methods, safety procedures, and personal protective equipment conforming to all ANSI A300, Z133, and OSHA standards while performing the work. The sites will be plainly marked by the city with a white painted stake with species labeled. All trees to be planted are on public property. B. TREE INSTALLATION 1. NOTIFICATIONS AND INSPECTION The contractor shall notify the city prior to delivery of all planting stock to allow for inspection of that stock by the city prior to transportation to a planting site. The contractor must notify the Natural Resources Specialist at least five (5) days in advance of planting with a beginning planting date, time, and location in the city. The first tree must be planted with observation from start to finish by the Natural Resources Specialist, or designated city representative. No other trees shall be planted until this observation takes place and the planting process is approved. 2. DELIVERIES AND STORAGE All plants shall be protected during transport to prevent damage and to prevent drying out of the material. No more plants shall be delivered to the planting sites than can be planted and watered on the day of delivery. Those plants which cannot be planted on the day of delivery shall be returned to a storage place adequate to protect the plant material from drying conditions. 3. PREPARING PLANTING HOLES Holes shall be dug six (6) to twelve (12) inches wider than the ball or container. Holes shall be dug with vertical sides. The sides and bottoms of the holes shall be scarified to promote root penetration of the surrounding soils. All planting holes shall be dug on the same day as planting and not be left unfilled by the end of the work shift. 4. PLANTING SOIL All holes shall be backfilled with existing soils. Fertilizer or other amendments shall not be added to backfilled soil without permission. 5. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION Page 58 of 75 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATONS FOR CONTRACTED TREE SERVICES Page 2 of 5 Plant stock shall be handled, transported, and planted in such a manner as to prevent damage or breakage to tree roots. Breakage or damage to tree root balls shall be cause for rejection. 6. PRUNING Immediately before planting, any dead, rubbing, damaged or diseased branches and unwanted suckers shall be pruned out of all plants. Any branch pruning shall be properly cut back to the trunk or main branch such that no stubs are left. In the case of opposite branching trees, in no event shall the leader of apical dominance be pruned. When multiple leaders exist, the one that will best promote the symmetry of the tree shall be preserved and the remainder shall be removed. 7. INSTALLATION OF TREES (refer to “Tree Owner’s Manual” specifications and “Three Steps for Planting Trees and Shrubs” - University of Minnesota) Plants shall be installed plumb and shall be set in the hole such that, after backfilling, the plants will be at the same depth as they were growing in the nursery, which should be at a depth equal to first order roots . Trees shall be planted at proper planting depth (first -order roots equal to or at existing ground level) in order to prevent stem girdling roots. If the tree is heavily pot bound, use the “box cut method” to reduce the chance of girdling roots. Using a pruning saw, cut two (2) inches off the roots on four (4) sides, leaving a square or box to be planted. All backfill shall be compacted firmly around the root ball and shall be watered to allow for sufficient settling of backfill and prevention of air pockets. After compaction and settling the planting soil shall be at an elevation approximately one inch below the existing grade. A watering saucer shall be formed around the hole by forming a two-inch high berm of soil around the perimeter of the planting hole. ALL excess soil, except that to make the two- inch high berm must be hauled away by the contractor. 8. WATERING AND MULCHING Within two hours after installation each plant shall be watered sufficiently to thoroughly saturate the backfill material. If settling occurs after watering, backfill shall be added to bring the planting soil up to specified elevation. After final watering, wood chip mulch shall be added to a depth of three (3) inches deep, extending three (3) feet in diameter and three (3) inches away from the trunk. Mulch is to be provided by the contractor and should be of a natural color or hardwood mix. Page 59 of 75 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATONS FOR CONTRACTED TREE SERVICES Page 3 of 5 9. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIALS All excavated material shall be removed or bermed around the planting hole and the planting area cleaned up to the satisfaction of the city within one day after the planting hole is dug. C. EQUIPMENT STANDARDS: The contractor shall furnish all necessary machinery, tools, labor, and material required, and shall fully complete the work in accordance with the Project Description. All equipment used for this project shall be of appropriate size for the work, in proper mechanical condition, and meet all required safety inspections. D. UTILITIES: The contractor is responsible for all utility locates (notifying Gopher State One-Call). Adjustments of tree planting sites may be necessary if tree planting site is within ten (10) feet of any underground water, sanitary or storm sewer or within two (2) feet from any other underground utility. E. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: The contractor shall furnish, install, maintain, and remove all traffic control devices required to provide safe movement of vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic through the project during the life of the contract from the start of operations to the final completion thereof. All temporary traffic control required under this contract shall be performed as incidental work for which no direct payment will be made. All traffic control devices shall conform and be installed in accordance with the "Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" (MN MUTCD) and Part 6, "Field Manual for Temporary Traffic Control Zone Layouts," the "Guide to Establishing Speed Limits in Highway Work Zones," the Minnesota Flagging Handbook, the provisions of MnDOT 1404 and 1710, the Minnesota Standard Signs Manual, the Traffic Engineering Manual, and these special provisions. F. PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY: The contractor shall be responsible for the preservation of and shall use every precaution to prevent damage to all trees, plants, lawns, fences, culverts, bridges, pavement, driveways, sidewalks, etc.; all water, sewer, and gas lines; all conduits; all overhead pole lines or appurtenances thereof; and all other public or private along or adjacent to the work. The work performed is to be at the contractor’s risk and they assume the responsibility for all damage to the work or to the entire project until its completion and acceptance. The contractor shall repair all sod damage resulting from the Work by placement of premium topsoil, lawn seed, and fertilizer, and covering with MnDOT category 1 erosion control blanket. Page 60 of 75 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATONS FOR CONTRACTED TREE SERVICES Page 4 of 5 G. PROPERTY ACCESS AND NOTIFICATION: The contractor shall not enter private property without having previously obtained permission from the property owner. H. INSPECTION: The contractor will be expected to perform all work in such a manner as to achieve the best possible results for the desired outcome(s). The city reserves the right to base payment on performance after doing an on-site inspection after work is complete. If the contractor does not perform the work in a satisfactory manner the city may require it to be done over at the contractor’s cost. The city also reserves the right to assess damages or require restoration, at the contractor’s cost. I. ACCEPTANCE: All plants which do not meet the specifications herein may be rejected upon delivery or planting. Such rejected plants shall be promptly replaced with suitable plants. Final acceptance and payment will not be made until all unsatisfactory plantings are rep laced with acceptable plants. J. WARRANTY: The contractor shall warranty all plants from dying for a period of one year from the date that the City of Farmington makes payment to the contractor. Any tree that is dead or not in satisfactory condition at the end of the warranty period as determined by the city, with exception to damage due to vandalism, shall be replaced during the current or the next normal planting season. All replacements shall be trees of the same kind and size as specified on the quote form. All replacement costs shall be borne by the contractor. Replacement plantings required at the end of the warranty period are not subject to a warranty but are subject to inspection and rejection by the city prior to planting. K. PAYMENT: Payment for the work will be made within thirty (30) days of acceptance of the work. Invoices will include site locations, quantities and the unit price(s) quoted. Calculation of payment shall only include the quoted unit price per species. L. LABOR: Only competent labor shall be employed on this work. Wherever mechanical work is required, it shall be performed by skilled labor. The superintendent or other person directing the work shall be competent and reliable. The superintendent shall be authorized to accept and act upon all directives issued by the Natural Resources Specialist or representative. M. HOURS OF OPERATION: Allowable working hours within the City of Farmington are weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for emergency situations. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to maintain all stages of work in a safe and suitable condition at all times. The contractor shall designate a superintendent who shall have charge of the job and to whom the city shall give directions. Forty-eight (48) hours advance notice shall be required for weekend work, with written authorization from a Natural Resources Specialist or representative. Page 61 of 75 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATONS FOR CONTRACTED TREE SERVICES Page 5 of 5 NURSERY STOCK SPECIFICATIONS A. NOMENCLATURE The names of plants shall conform to those given in Standardized Plant Names, current edition, prepared by the American Joint Committee on Horticultural Nomenclature. All plants shall be true to name. River Birch- Betula nigra Yellow Birch- Betula alleghaniensis Kentucky Coffee- Gymnocladus dioicus Tuliptree- Liriodendron tulipifera London Planetree- Platanus × hispanica Swamp White Oak- Quercus bicolor Honeylocust- Gleditsia triacanthos Blue Beech- Carpinus caroliniana Black Gum- Nyssa sylvatica Balsam Poplar- Populus balsamifera B. HARDINESS All plant materials shall be sufficiently hardy to survive winters in plant hardiness Zone 4 and shall have been propagated from seed or rootstock originating in plant hardiness Zone 2b – 5a as depicted on the Plant Hardiness Zone Map of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The name of the supplier or wholesale nursery supplying the plant materials to the contractor shall be submitted to the city prior to delivery of all nursery stock. The city reserves the right to reject any plant material not considered to be sufficiently hardy. C. QUALITY AND SIZE All plants shall be considered as single stem plants unless otherwise indicated by the Natural Resources Specialist. No additional compensation will be paid for substitutions of larger plant materials. Substitution for unavailable materials is at the discretion of the city. All plants shall have habit of growth that is normal for the species and shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, and free from insect pests, diseases, and injuries. All plants shall equal or exceed the measurements specified. Requirements for measurement, grading and quality shall follow the code of standards currently recommended in the American Standard for Nursery Stock produced by the American Horticultural Association and approved by the American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI Z60.1-2014). 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(2) Unknown (74) Yellow Birch (6) Page 68 of 75 Pin e S t E l m S t E l m S t E l m S t S c h m i t z -M a k i A r e n a 17 2428 17 114 ± 0 70 140 US Feet 2026 Shade Tree Bond Grant Planting Phase 3 6 t h S tr e e t 4 t h S tr e e t 3 3 74 North ern Na tura l Gas JMI Boeckman Mi ddl e School Riverv iew Elem enta ry F a r m i n g t o n Page 2 of 5 Trees to Be Planted Balsam Poplar (6) Black Gum (4) Blue Beech (5) Honey Locust (11) Kentucky Coffeetree (2) London Planetree (7) River Birch (3) Swamp White Oak (2) Unknown (74) Yellow Birch (6) Page 69 of 75 Oak S t Weddi ngs B y Te s s Spruce P l a c e Ap t s Ram b l i n g R i v e r C e n t e r O l d N a t i o n a l B a n k EZ A u to R e p a i r RedOa k M a n o r L a b r a s h P l u m b i n g A n d H e a t i n g C h u r c h o f T h e A d v e n t D i s t r i c t S e r v i c e s C e n t e r 8 t h S t 8 t h S t 5 t h S t 6 t h S t 7 t h S t S p r u c e S t O a k S t E l m S t C h i p p e n d a l e A v e W E l m T e r r a c e A p t s 6 0 0 Oa k 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420 321 409 312 612 315 320 320 316 617 610± 0 160 320 US Feet 2026 Shade Tree Bond Grant Planting Phase 3 6 t h S tr e e t 4 t h S tr e e t 3 3 74 North ern Na tura l Gas JMI Boeckman Mi ddl e School Riverv iew Elem enta ry F a r m i n g t o n Page 3 of 5 Trees to Be Planted Balsam Poplar (6) Black Gum (4) Blue Beech (5) Honey Locust (11) Kentucky Coffeetree (2) London Planetree (7) River Birch (3) Swamp White Oak (2) Unknown (74) Yellow Birch (6) Page 70 of 75 Den m a r k A v e H i c k o r y S t D e n m a r k A v e W e s t w o o d C t D e n m a r k A v e B o e c k m a n M i d d l e S c h o o l H i c k o r y S t We st ly n C t B o e c k m a n M i d d l e S c h o o l We st del R d W e s t v i e w A p ts W e s t v i e w A p ts Westgail Ct 800 4421 321 4429 4457 4405 4465 217301313 213317 4453 4469 4435 4397 4381 205 4413 120 909 220 4459 4461 917 201 4389 309 209 917 909 904 912 305 4445 4455 4467 4345 904 916 913 908 100 913912 908 916 200 185 161 153 4463 189 173 137 909 922 905 913 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Phase 3 6 t h S tr e e t 4 t h S tr e e t 3 3 74 North ern Na tura l Gas JMI Boeckman Mi ddl e School Riverv iew Elem enta ry F a r m i n g t o n Page 5 of 5 Trees to Be Planted Balsam Poplar (6) Black Gum (4) Blue Beech (5) Honey Locust (11) Kentucky Coffeetree (2) London Planetree (7) River Birch (3) Swamp White Oak (2) Unknown (74) Yellow Birch (6) Page 72 of 75 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator From: Matt Price, Fire Chief Department: Fire Subject: Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program Application Meeting: Regular Council - Jun 01 2026 INTRODUCTION: Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), aims to bolster Fire Department staffing to meet community needs and is providing $324 million to support Fire Departments in hiring Firefighters and enhancing the recruitment and retention. The program aims to help departments meet staffing standards, improve emergency response capabilities, and support Firefighter health and safety, particularly within volunteer and combination Fire Departments. fire to funding direct provide to is Program Grant (SAFER) the of mission core The departments and volunteer firefighter organizations to increase or maintain the number of trained, “front-line” firefighters available in their communities. This program is designed to ensure thereby industry minimum at standards, can departments fire that operate safeguarding communities and reducing risks from fire and related emergencies. DISCUSSION: FY 2024: Introduces a cost-sharing component for the Hiring Activity: Years 1 & 2: FEMA covers up to 75% of a Firefighter’s usual annual cost and Year 3: FEMA covers up to 35%. FY 2025: Maintains the same level of cost-sharing as FY 2024. FY 2024: Allocates $324 million, with mandates that: At least 10% supports Recruitment and Retention volunteer mostly or volunteer reserved for 10% least At activities. (R&R) is departments under the Hiring Activity. FY 2025: Support both career and volunteer firefighters: Funds can be used for hiring career firefighters, implementing and firefighters, recruiting retaining and retention volunteer strategies Page 73 of 75 FY 2024: Expands eligible expenses to include: Initial and annual physical exams. Job- related immunizations. Behavioral health services. Cancer screening programs aligned with NFPA 1582 standards. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for behavioral health training. FY 2025: Maintains these same expenses. The program goals aim to help Fire Departments meet industry minimum staffing standards, ensure 24-hour staffing to provide adequate fire protection, and fulfill traditional missions of the Fire Department. The Hiring Activity offers this grant to support applications to hire new, additional Firefighters or to change the status of part-time or Paid-on-Call Firefighters to full- time Firefighters. BUDGET IMPACT: This three-year grant program requires a match of 25% of the cost for years 1 and 2. Then, for year 3, it requires a match of 65%. The Department's estimated cost of hiring 6 full-time Staff is approximately $875,000. Based on this information, Staff recommends applying for the grant. This means the city would need to provide approximately $220,000 for years 1 and 2. Year 3, the city would need to provide approximately $569,000. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution 2026-054 Authorizing to Act as Legal Sponsor and Authorization for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program Application - for hiring of 6 full-time fire department staffing and approve the matching funds of 25% for years 1 and 2, and for year 3 65%. ATTACHMENTS: 2026-054 SAFER Grant Program Application (1) Page 74 of 75 CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2026-054 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO ACT AS LEGAL SPONSOR AND AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Farmington (“City”) act as legal sponsor for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) project contained in the grant application to be submitted no later than June 22, 2026, and that Matt Price, Fire Chief, is hereby authorized to apply to FEMA for funding on behalf of the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant maintains an adequate Conflict of Interest Policy and, throughout the term of the application, will monitor and report any actual or potential conflicts of interest to the State, upon discovery. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance and has the financial capability to meet the match requirement and ensure adequate operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed hiring for the grant’s duration. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City has not incurred any development costs and has not entered into a written agreement to acquire new hiring as described in the Cost Breakdown section on the application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Farmington, that the Fire Chief is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as necessary to implement the project on behalf of the application. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, this 1st day of June 2026. ATTEST: Nick Lien, Mayor Melissa Geis, City Clerk Page 75 of 75