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City Hall City of Northfield 801 Washington Street Northfield, MN 55057 ci.northfield.mn.us Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Tuesday, February 15, 2022 6:00 PM Council Chambers 6:00 PM - REGULAR AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pownell called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Present: 7- Council Member George Zuccolotto, Council Member Clarice Grabau, Council Member Suzie Nakasian, Council Member Brad Ness, Council Member Jessica Peterson White, Mayor Rhonda Pownell, and Council Member Jami Reister APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Pownell noted information included in Supplemental Agenda Background Memorandum No. 1. A motion was made by Council Member Ness, seconded by Council Member Nakasian, to approve the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- C. Zuccolotto, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, Mayor Pownell, and C. Reister PRESENTATIONS 1. 22-106 Presentation of Award. Officer Kyle Watkins and ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) Region 6 Volunteer Cassie Kohn presented the Patriot Award to Police Chief Mark Elliott. The Patriot Award is the first in the ESGR’s award series dedicated to supervisors or bosses for members serving in the National Guard or Reserves. The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed. Watkins spoke regarding his experience with the City of Northfield and thanked the department and City for supporting him in his military service. Elliott thanked Watkins and the rest of the Police Department. A photo was taken at the end of the presentation. CONSENT AGENDA City Administrator Ben Martig introduced the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Nakasian, seconded by Council Member Ness, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- C. Zuccolotto, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, Mayor Pownell, and C. Reister 2. 22-107 Consider Approval of January 11, 2022 City Council Work Session Minutes. City of Northfield Page 1 Printed on 3/15/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 15, 2022 A motion was made by Council Member Nakasian, seconded by Council Member Ness, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: 3. 22-108 Consider Approval of January 18, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes. 4. 22-109 Consider Approval of February 8, 2022 City Council Work Session Minutes. 5. 22-110 Consider Approving Disbursements totaling $2,601,095.12. 6. Res. 2022-012 Resolution to Approve a Minor Subdivision of 112 Sumner Street West. 7. 22-111 Consider Approving the Contract with Clean River Partners. 8. 22-112 Consideration of Consultant Agreement with FiftyNorth and Age Friendly Northfield Steering Committee Related to Age Friendly Northfield (AFN) initiatives. 9. 22-113 Consider approval to request .gov delegate the northfieldmn.gov internet domain to the City of Northfield. 10. 22-114 Consider Approving the Animal Impound Service Contract with Castle Rock Kennel. OPEN PUBLIC COMMENTS Ken Engstrom, 513 Ivanhoe Avenue, addressed the Council requesting postponement of the TIF agenda item. Paul Hager, 110 Maple Street, addressed the Council regarding the franchise fee amount the City has collected. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTION 11. 22-115 Public Hearing on Adopting the Street Reconstruction and Overlay Plan (SROP) and Issuance of Street Reconstruction and Overlay Bonds. Mayor Pownell declared the public hearing open at 6:16 p.m. Engineering Manager Sean Simonson introduced the item and presented background information on the project including the project timeline. There was no comment from the public. Simonson answered questions from the Council. A motion was made by Council Member Peterson White, seconded by Council Member Reister, to close the Public Hearing at 6:22 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- C. Zuccolotto, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, Mayor Pownell, and C. Reister City of Northfield Page 2 Printed on 3/15/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 15, 2022 12. Res. 2022-013 Consider Resolution Adopting the Street Reconstruction and Overlay Plan and Issuance of Street Reconstruction and Overlay Bonds. Engineering Manager Simonson, City Administrator Martig and Ehlers Senior Financial Advisor Nick Anhut answered questions from the Council. A motion was made by Council Member Nakasian, seconded by Council Member Reister, to approve Resolution No. 2022-013 Adopting the Street Reconstruction and Overlay Plan and Giving Preliminary Approval to the Issuance of Street Reconstruction and Overlay Bonds. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- C. Zuccolotto, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, Mayor Pownell, and C. Reister REGULAR AGENDA 13. Res. 2022-014 Council Resolution for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Assistance Agreement for Kraewood Apartments Community Development Director Mitzi Baker introduced the item giving background information on the project and the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. Economic Development Coordinator Nate Carlson presented information on the TIF request. Ehlers Senior Municipal Advisor Nick Anhut addressed the Council giving background on the TIF process. City Administrator Martig reviewed the questions in Supplemental Memo No. 1. It was noted Council Member Ness recuses himself from discussion and vote on this item. Martig, Baker, Anhut and Engineering Manager Simonson answered questions from the Council. Martig reviewed supplemental memo motions with the Council. Jason Ripley, 520 Greenvale Avenue W., addressed the Council in opposition of the TIF and project moving forward. Barb Howe, 1114 St. Olaf Avenue, addressed the Council with concerns regarding the design of the project. Karen Cherewatuk, 505 Ivanhoe Avenue, addressed the Council with concerns regarding the design of the project. Paul Hager, 110 Maple Street, addressed the Council with concerns regarding the design of the project. A motion was made by Council Member Peterson White, seconded by Council Member Reister, to direct staff to notify the City Council upon completion of the Certificate of Completion of the project and to amend the Tax Increment Financial (TIF) Policy and Tax Abatement Policy to include provisions that would establish a report to Council from staff when requirements of the terms and conditions of the project agreements are approved as a benefit to added transparency and opportunity to recognize they are fulfilled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Peterson White, Mayor Pownell, and C. Reister No: 1- C. Zuccolotto Recused: 1- C. Ness A motion was made by Council Member Zuccolotto, seconded by Council Member Reister, to direct staff and the Northfield Housing and Redevelopment City of Northfield Page 3 Printed on 3/15/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 15, 2022 Authority to include the following Phase II Rental Ordinance Amendment policies as options: limits on security deposits, requirements for other valid identification documentation in addition to valid social security numbers. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- C. Zuccolotto, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Peterson White, Mayor Pownell, and C. Reister Recused: 1- C. Ness City Administrator Martig clarified that in the process of the preliminary plat being submitted, the park dedication element was not immediately brought to the Park Board for review. As soon as this error in process was realized, the park dedication element was brought to the Park Board for consideration and review. A motion was made by Council Member Peterson White, seconded by Council Member Reister, to approve Resolution No. 2022-014 Authorizing the Execution of a Tax Increment Financing (TIIF) Assistance Agreement (Kraewood Project) that includes the amended TIF Development Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Peterson White, Mayor Pownell, and C. Reister No: 1- C. Zuccolotto Recused: 1- C. Ness Recess Council recessed at 8:13 p.m. Council meeting resumed at 8:20 p.m. 14. Res. 2022-015 Consider Approving Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for the 2022 NW Area Mill and Overlay Project. Engineering Manager Sean Simonson introduced the item. SEH Project Manager William Bauer presented on the proposed improvements to include street improvements, trail, sidewalk and on-street bikeway improvements, Cannon Valley Drive pedestrian/crosswalk improvements, St. Olaf Avenue railroad improvements, Lions Park pickle ball courts, tree removals and plantings, project schedule, estimated project costs and project funding. Bauer, Simonson and City Administrator Ben Martig answered questions from the Council. A motion was made by Council Member Ness, seconded by Council Member Nakasian, to approve Resolution No. 2022-015 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for 2022 NW Area Mill and Overlay Project. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- C. Zuccolotto, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, Mayor Pownell, and C. Reister Extend the Meeting A motion was made by Council Member Reister, seconded by Council Member Peterson White, to extend the meeting to complete the remainder of the agenda items on the Regular Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Northfield Page 4 Printed on 3/15/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 15, 2022 Yes: 7- C. Zuccolotto, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, Mayor Pownell, and C. Reister 15. Res. 2022-016 Consider Resolution Accepting Zero Waste Plan. City Administrator Martig introduced the item presenting on the Zero Waste Plan. Martig answered questions from the Council. Matt Rohn, 908 W. 1st Street, addressed the Council in support of the Zero Waste Plan. A motion was made by Council Member Nakasian, seconded by Council Member Reister, to approve Resolution No. 2022-016 Accepting the Zero Waste Plan. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- C. Zuccolotto, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, Mayor Pownell, and C. Reister 16. 22-084 Update on Strategic Plan (2021-2024). City Administrator Martig presented an update on the Strategic Plan (2021-2024) to include economic vitality; housing availability; quality facilities; service excellence; diversity, equity, inclusion; and climate action plan. A more detailed written report will be forthcoming. Martig answered questions from the Council. ADMINISTRATORS UPDATE 17. 22-116 City Administrator's Update. Due to time constraints, no report was given. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Due to time constraints, no reports were given. ADJOURN A motion was made by Council Member Ness, seconded by Council Member Peterson White, to adjourn the meeting 9:26 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- C. Zuccolotto, C. Grabau, C. Nakasian, C. Ness, C. Peterson White, Mayor Pownell, and C. Reister City of Northfield Page 5 Printed on 3/15/2022