Also in attendance were the following: Jim Schulz, Herman Lensing, Rodney Atkinson, and Ben Atkinson.
Staff persons on hand were Paul Hetland and Joel Dasher.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.
Agenda
Joe Hennen moved and Humbert seconded a motion approving the meeting agenda. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.
Minutes
Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to approve the May 25 and June 1, 2005 meeting minutes. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.
New Business
Open Public Forum
No concerns were raised.
Paintball Target Course Inquiry
Ben Atkinson presented a proposal a paintball course by the interstate. Hetland gave an overview of his research into the topic which included Melrose and Albany police departments would consider paintball guns a firearm and it would it not be allowed. Stearns County did not consider the gun a firearm and would only ticket or confiscate if fired upon a person or property. The local conservation officer would consider the gun a firearm and Fritz Hoeschen, City insurance agent would not consider the gun a firearm because it is not required to be registered. Hoeschen did further note that the practice would not involve a City liability issue because the activity would be on private property by private parties. Hetland further noted that the area was zone Industrial and allowed for outdoor recreational activities which by all accounts would include a paintball gun range. Council asked Ben Atkinson about safety issues and how the course would be operated. He stated that goggles would be worn by all participants and each person would have barrel plugs. Each player would be expected to supply their own gun. The location of the course would be at the lot owned by the Atkinson's along 7th Street SW. The course would be designed as an urban course with barriers – both earthen and other man-made ones. Council asked how far the paintballs could be fired and it was answered that they can travel 130 feet distance. Atkinson also stated that there would be adult supervision at all times. Humbert spoke that he didn't see any problem with the issue and Joe Hennen concurred as long as there were no physical complaints expressed or filed. Tim Hennen moved and Goebel seconded to allow activity unregulated without permanent structures being built or having a physical damage complaint. Discussion included a point made by Rodney Atkinson that the operation will make every effort to respect the land and adjacent property owners. Motion carried 5-0.
Hetland mentioned an upcoming JOBZ meeting in Sauk Centre that he would be unable to attend. Matt Worms stated that he will be in attendance and report any notable results at a future meeting.
Old Business
ClearWire Agreement
Hetland gave an overview of the agreement. Humbert moved and Worms seconded a motion to table the discussion on the contract until there was a formal recommendation from the Telecommunications Commissioner Rodney Atkinson. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.
Consent Agenda
Joe Hennen moved and Humbert seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Which included the following: Claims in the amount of $17,948.10. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.
Report – Jim Schulz, SEH, City Engineer
Schulz gave a written and verbal report which is on file for review.
He gave an update on the Main Street Project. It is scheduled that in the following week the pavement removal and the sub cutting on Phase 1. Randy Kraemer is expected to begin work in the next week.
It was noted that in the first phase of work on the project that there were minor issues on the traffic control signing, but the route, placement of signs, and signs have been addressed and the problems worked out.
Report – Joel Dasher, Public Works Director
Dasher provided a verbal report. He reported that the second wastewater pond is currently being discharged. Clean water allowing the discharge will make it through the summer.
He will contact Herdering's about the scheduled Class 5 delivery and grading for 7th Street SW that has not occurred yet.
The Annual Consumer Confidence Report done every year has been sent out to residents. The results is that the City's water is generally good, but on the corrosive side and is fairly safe from contaminants. It has passed all standards.
Joe Hennen noted that the softball park looked is good condition and that Dasher was to check on a on valve in bathroom.
Report – Paul Hetland, City Clerk/Treasurer
Hetland provided a written and verbal report which is on file for review.
He also reported on the garage issue with Marvin and Linda Finken. After discussion with the property owner, Hetland requested the Council consider allowing the property to be repaired in the next year but holding the property owner firm to the deadline. Joe Hennen moved and Goebel seconded a motion to take no further action on the dilapidated garage belonging to Marvin and Linda Finken until the end of July 2006.
Hetland brought forward two maps and a hydraulic analysis regarding the Mahler Duffy Island Paradise residential lot proposal. Jim Schulz will have a response letter by the next meeting and recommended going forward with a platting process. Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to hold a hearing on the consideration on the preliminary plat for the Island Paradise plat on Wednesday, July 13 at 7:30 P.M. or as soon as it can be heard. Discussion offered. Hetland also noted that Scott Hamak also had a copy of the plans in his procession for review. Motion passed 4-0.
At 8:57 P.M. Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
