Consent Agenda
Hennen moved and Goebel seconded a motion approving the Consent Agenda which included the following: Approval of the agenda; approval of the minutes from the May 26, 2009 Regular Meeting; claims in the amount of $17,348.90 paid on May 18, 2009; claims in the amount of $33,857.88 paid on June 4, 2009; claims in the amount of $38,387.92; Council payroll in the amount of $1163.60; and employee payroll in the amount of $7926.47. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.
Open Public Forum
No one addressed City Council.
New Business
Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2009-010 as suggested by the Stearns County Attorney which would capture court fine revenue generated by law enforcement citations issued in the City. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.
Hennen moved and Goebel seconded a motion to set July 28, 2009 for a conditional use permit hearing to establish a day care facility for Sara Hinnenkamp. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.
Humbert requested that a recent 30 day State suspension of the lawful gambling license of the Freeport Lions Club located at the Corner Pub (License No. 014650 be formally submitted in the minutes and the document recorded for review at City Hall.
Hennen requested to take down the City Hall alley stop sign recently installed per the request of alley residents. Worms stated that the stop sign should remain. Hennen stated that it was previously decided at a City Council meeting to remove the former stop sign. No action was taken.
Old Business
USDA Rural Development Projects Update
Scott Lange and April Bielejeski reported that the project is awaiting review and comment from the Office of the State Engineer.
Lange and Bielejeski further reported that they and Hetland recently met with the Stearns County Engineer Mitch Anderson and Ken Otremba of Tri-City Paving regarding the depressions on the east side of Main Street. They also stated that Jim Pederson is working with the manufacturer for the replacement of several light poles due to the deteriorating condition of their bases.
Lange and Bielejeski reviewed an assessment policy memorandum. It was discussed and Council decided against assessing for crack-filling and seal-coating preferring to the use of levy funds for the improvements. No action was taken on visiting the assessment policy.
The meeting marked the final one for City Engineer April Bielejeski. Council and Staff noted their appreciation for her service and wished her well in her new position with the Veterans Administration. She thanked Council for the opportunity to serve the People of Freeport. Scott Lange, general manager of the St. Cloud and Brainerd braches of S.E.H., will be acting as the new City Engineer.
Reports
City Clerk/Treasurer's Report, Paul Hetland
Hetland provided a written report that is on file for review.
Hetland noted a recent letter from CapX2020 offering to set up a meeting with their project team and the City. Council suggested that arrangements be made to meet with the project team.
Humbert and Hennen both complimented Hetland on the many compliments they had received from his recently distributed City newsletter. Hetland appreciated the comments and stated his intention to continue it as a seasonal publication.
Humbert inquired about the status of the curb and sidewalk patching and improvements. Worms stated that he would contact the contractor regarding the completion of the projects.
Public Works Director's Report, Jon Stueve
Stueve reported that two bids were solicited for various road improvements in the City. The two bids were as follows: Monson Corporation in the amount of $58,235.00 and Hardrives, Inc. in the amount of $54,841.75. After discussion of the various road repairs, Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion approving the bid with Hardrives up to the amount of $54,841.75 and per the further review of the Mayor and Staff that they may exclude the bid portion regarding 2nd Street SE and 3rd Avenue SE due to the City's investigation of a comprehensive public improvement project in that area. Motion carried 3-1.
Stueve noted that with the recent resignation of Jeremy Tomsche taking another job, that he had solicited the help of an intern named Ryan Hoelscher. Hoelscher is currently licensed for water and waste water operations. Per Stueve's recommendation, Hennen moved and Humbert seconded a motion hiring Ryan Hoelscher as the assistant to the Public Works Director at $12.00 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week or as needed with no benefits. Discussion offered. Motion carried 4-0.
At 9:46 P.M. Worms moved and Humbert seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
