Also in attendance were the following: Jim Schulz, Herman Lensing, Gary Pierskalla, and Chris Roering.
Staff persons on hand were Paul Hetland and Joel Dasher.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.
Agenda
Humbert moved and Tim Hennen seconded a motion approving the meeting agenda. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.
Approval of the Minutes
Tim Hennen moved and Goebel seconded a motion approving the meeting minutes for May 31, 2006. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.
Reports
City Engineer's Report, Jim Schulz, SEH
Schulz reported to Council that the lowest bid for the 2006 Industrial Park Public Improvement Project was with Annandale Contracting, Inc for $1,998,427.96. Goebel moved and Humbert seconded a motion to approve of setting June 28, 2006 for a public hearing to consider proposed assessments and awarding the contract for the 2006 Industrial Park Public Improvement Project. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0. Schulz reported that the pre-construction conference will be held the next week.
It was noted that Mayor Worms and Joel Dasher were out before sunrise the Tuesday before preparing Main Street for painting. Schulz also reported that the park shelter would need to be disassembled by the subcontractor due to a lack of proper powder coating in the manufacturing of the structure. Council recommended that care be taken in the process to preserve the integrity of the roof. He further reported that the flower brackets are in need of repair on all of the utility poles.
Schulz also mentioned that the Bauerly Brothers will be milling off the bituminous material from the streets in the Welle Estates Plat 2 within the next couple of weeks.
Schulz was asked by Council to look into having the ditch on the west end of Main Street cleaned out to allow greater flow of water.
Public Works Director, Joel Dasher
Dasher provided a written report which is on file for review.
Dasher asked Council for direction on dust control in certain parts of the City. Dasher also requested a pump for the mobile liquid tank. Goebel moved and Tim Hennen seconded a motion to purchase a pump up to $500 for the mobile liquid tank and to provide dust control for 3rd Street SE. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.
Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion approving to proceed with a drain tile restoration between Country View Estates and Welle Country Acres in the amount of $2700 to Mayer's repair. Discussion included reviewing the second quote from Lange Trenching for $3,493.50. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.
Schulz gave an approximate amount for the 2006 Industrial Park Public Improvement Project in the amount of $2.3 million. He calculated about $50,000 per acre assessed on the 20 acres. The amount was approximately $22,300 per acre if include Whirlwind's 18 acres was included even though the agreement with the company would not apply the amount.
New Business
Open Public Forum
No one addressed City Council.
Freeport Black Sox Request for 3.2 On-Sale Liquor License
Hetland contingent on Sunday sale to double check. Hetland presented the information from the Freeport Black Sox including the completed form, liability insurance (above the City's and the State's requirements), and a check for $216.66. The amount was for the original request for a license in June. The amount of $16.66 will be returned to the Freeport Black Sox. Goebel moved and Humbert seconded a motion approving of a 3.2 Annual On-Sale Liquor License to the Freeport Black Sox, Inc. from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Discussion offered.. Motion carried 4-0.
Hearing: Minnesota Investment Fund – Resolution 2006-026
Wormed opened the hearing at 8:20 P.M. Hetland gave an overview of the requested approval before submitting the application. Tim Hennen moved and Humbert seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2006-026 regarding the Minnesota Investment Fund compliance certification. Motion carried 4-0. Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to close the hearing at 8:33 P.M. Motion carried 4-0.
Other
Worms noted that Whirlwind Steel Buildings presented a thank you card to the City and the EDA for their attendance at the ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday, June 6, 2006.
Worms mentioned that NIMS (National Incident Management System) training is also available in Melrose.
Old Business
Maintenance Building Status Report
Dasher said he spoke with a representative from the MPCA and the proper permit is forthcoming. A discussion followed regarding the placement of a dumpster on gravel opposed to constructing a concrete platform. It was recommended that the dumpster be replaced with a residential large garbage container thereby solving the issue and saving money. Dasher agreed and would follow through with Council's request.
Consent Agenda
Humbert moved and Tim Hennen seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda which included two sets of claims in the amounts of $32,783.66 and $23,580.05. Discussion followed. Motion carried 4-0.
City Clerk/Treasurer's Report, Paul Hetland
Hetland provided a written report which is on file for review.
He gave an update on the status of the Beutz Radiator Service which is currently under investigation and Hetland awaits to receive notice from City Prosecuting Attorney Bob Pottratz regarding the deputy sheriff's report. Hetland also noted that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office also expressed concern and would be investigating the property.
Hetland noted that the pitbull belonging to Jennifer Blenker should be removed from the City by the following Wednesday.
He further reported that he was working on providing the name plates that Council had requested for the Large Conference Room. The name plates should be available shortly.
At 9:35 P.M. Goebel moved and Tim Hennen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
