Staff persons on hand were Paul Hetland and Joel Dasher.
Also in attendance were Herman Lensing and Rodney Atkinson.
The Pledge of Allegiance was delivered by those present.
Report - Rich Romness, Bolton & Menk
7th Street SW
Romness reported that the gravel work was nearly completed and that curb and gutter would be installed on that Friday. He also noted that Quality Trailer conveyed concerns regarding the lack of swiftness on installing curb and gutter. The Freeport Farm Center expressed the desire to Romness to create on large approach for Eveslage's and the Farm Center.
There was discussion on the necessity to set hearing dates for street projects. Thelen moved and Humbert seconded the following two resolutions: Resolution 2003-19 a resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of assessment for 7th Street SE and Resolution 2003-20 a resolution for a hearing on a proposed assessment for 7th Street SE for August 27, 2003 at 8:30 PM setting the rate of interest that will apply at 6.0 percent per year if assessments are not paid in the timeline described. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Humbert moved and Goebel seconded the following two resolutions: Resolution 2003-21 a resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of assessment for 3rd Street NE and Resolution 2003-22 a resolution for a hearing on a proposed assessment for 3rd Street NE for August 27, 2003 at 8:00 PM setting the rate of interest that will apply at 6.0 percent per year if assessments are not paid in the timeline described. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Report - Pete Carlson, SEH
2003 Wastewater Stabilization Pond Berm Restoration
Bid opening for the project will be on Friday, August 22, 2003 at 11:00 A.M.
3rd Street NE
Pete presented Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $125,567.60. Humbert moved and Worms seconded a motion to approve the pay application. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Report - Joel Dasher, Public Works Department
Dasher brought to the Council's attention the issue regarding the inconsistency of curb and apron designs being implemented in the City of Freeport. Some of the curbs installed are designed in such a manner making them susceptible to winter weather and snowplow breakage. Dasher requested that an apron policy be adopted. Humbert moved and Hennen seconded a motion to adopt an apron policy for the City using the written diagram that Dasher provided and that this information shall be given to all applying for building permits. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Dasher also reported that he will be investigating another water tower clean out company in light of the delays incurred with Utility Service Company. He also brought forward a request to jet clean the sanitary sewer in a systematic method, a section at a time each year. Goebel moved and Hennen seconded a motion to allocate up to $1500 this season and per year toward the systematic jetting of the City's waste water lines. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Dasher also brought to the Council's attention to complete weed control efforts for the season. Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to complete the City's weed control efforts. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Dasher also brought forward concerns to renovate the sprinkler system at the softball field on the south side of Interstate 94. Worms moved and Humbert seconded a motion to renovate the sprinkler system. Discussion offered. Much discussion occurred on the best method to meet the sprinkling needs of the area. Motion carried.
Cable Franchise Agreement
Rodney Atkinson as Commissioner concerning the cable franchise agreement addressed Council on the proposed contract as drafted by Robert Vose from the law firm of Kennedy & Graven. A number of points were raised by Atkinson regarding the contract and they were affirmed by the Council. No motion was made, yet the Council encouraged Atkinson to continue his efforts and were supportive of the wording as it was presented.
Hetland brought to the Council's attention the need to pay the outstanding balance to the Minnesota Department of Economic Security regarding Dennis Katzner. Hennen moved and Worms seconded a motion to pay $1145.45. Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Hetland also presented the revised fees schedule. Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2003-23 amending the license, consumption and permit fees under the Freeport City Code of 1995 (Appendix I). Discussion offered. Motion carried.
Hetland also reported that the Summer Recreation Program had officially ended and to recognize the good efforts of its director Jessica Schaffner. He also reported his attendance of an area clerks meeting on July 24 and stated the necessity of the City to be in compliance with the newly enacted GASB 34 accounting standards. He also stated that a representative from U.S. Senator Mark Dayton's office will hold an informational meeting the following morning in Albany and all city officials are invited to attend. Hetland noted that Dave Anderson was sent a bill covering the recent clean up efforts totaling $658.00 for Lots 1 and 2 of Block 1 in the Welle Country Acres.
Hetland was instructed to obtain a list of the subcontractors from Tim Hennen for the construction of the new city hall.
Worms moved and Humbert seconded a motion to adjourn the Council meeting at 10:45 P.M. Motion carried.
