Open Public Forum
No public comment was given.
Consent Agenda
Hennen moved and C. Goebel seconded a motion approving the Consent Agenda which included the following: Approval of the agenda; approval of the minutes from the September 27th, 2011 Regular Council Meeting; approval of the claims distributed on September 19, 2011 in the amount of $4,333.02; approval of the claims distributed on September 26, 2011 in the amount of $117,484.36; approval of the claims distributed on September 30, 2011 in the amount of $4,052.47; approval of the claims distributed on October 3, 2011 in the amount of $12,485.04; approval of the claims distributed on October 6, 2011 in the amount of $10.74; approval of the claims distributed on October 10, 2011 in the amount of $63,329.73; approval of the claims distributed on October 10, 2011 in the amount of $743.80; approval of the claims distributed on October 17, 2011 in the amount of $5,778.30. Mayor Worms noted the change to Jerome Klaphake’s name in the September 27th, 2011 minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
Old Business
Hearing: Ordinance 2011-010 An Ordinance Establishing Fees for Emergency Fire Protection Services
Worms moved and K. Goebel seconded a motion to open the public hearing for Ordinance 2011-010 at 7:03 PM. Motion carried 5-0.
Holthaus explained that Ordinance 2011-010 gives the authority to set fees for fire protection services. In coming months, Council will review the Fee Schedule and set the actual fees for fire protection services.
K. Goebel moved and C. Goebel seconded a motion to close the public hearing for Ordinance 2011-010 at 7:05 PM seeing no one present to discuss the proposed ordinance. Motion carried 5-0.
Resolution 2011-050: Approving Ordinance 2011-010 An Ordinance Establishing Fees for Emergency Fire Protection Services
Hennen moved and K. Goebel seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2011-050: Approving Ordinance 2011-010 An Ordinance Establishing Fees for Emergency Fire Protection Services. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.
New Business
Tom Rich, Update on Melrose School District #740 Referendum
Superintendent Tom Rich presented information on the upcoming referendum for the district.
Refunding of 2006A G.O. Improvement Bonds (Industrial Park Improvements)
Paul Donna with Northland Securities presented information on the 2006 bonds for the industrial park and the potential for refunding. Donna recommended the Council pass a resolution establishing parameters for proceeding with the refunding. Worms noted that EDA has recommended approval of Resolution 2011-053.
Resolution 2011-053: G.O. Refunding Bonds of 2012
K. Goebel moved and Hennen seconded a motion approving Resolution 2011-053: G.O. Refunding Bonds of 2012. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.
Homestead Market Value Exclusion Impact in 2012
Holthaus reviewed the changes made to the Homestead Market Value Credit program by the State Legislature during the 2011 legistlative session. Holthaus reviewed the proposed impact to the 2012 city tax rate. Staff will propose additional amendments to the property tax levy at the November meeting.
Utility Billing Changes
Holthaus requested formal approval of the change in billing cycle from quarterly to monthly beginning January 2012. Members discussed various billing options. Hennen asked the Council to table action until the November meeting.
Resolution 2011-051: Ordering a Public Hearing on Ordinance 2011-011 An Ordinance Establishing Municipal Fees & Resolution 2011-052: Ordering a Public Hearing on Ordinance 2011-012 An Ordinance Regulating Storm Sewer Disposal
Holthaus sought clarification from Council on the requested updates to the Storm Sewer Ordinance.
Hennen moved and K. Goebel seconded a motion approving Resolution 2011-051: Ordering a Public Hearing on Ordinance 2011-011 An Ordinance Establishing Municipal Fees & Resolution 2011-052: Ordering a Public Hearing on Ordinance 2011-012 An Ordinance Regulating Storm Sewer Disposal. Motion carried 5-0.
Resolution 2011-055: Stearns County Payment Application No. 2
K. Goebel moved and C. Goebel seconded a motion approving Resolution 2011-055: Stearns County Payment Application No. 2. Discussion offered. Motion carried 5-0.
Resolution 2011-056: 2AM Liquor Permit Janet Middendorf, DBA Corner Pub & Grill
Hennen moved and Ritter seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2011-056: 2AM Liquor Permit Janet Middendorf, DBA Corner Pub & Grill. Motion carried 5-0.
Reports
City Engineer, S.E.H. – Scott Lange, Dave Blommel
Resolution 2011-054: General Construction Payment Application No. 4
Hennen moved and K. Goebel seconded a motion approving Resolution 2011-054: General Construction Payment Application No. 4. Motion carried 5-0.
Well Pumps
Hennen moved and K. Goebel seconded a motion to approve the quote from Hawkins Water Treatment Group in the amount of $12,082.36 new well pumps. Motion carried 5-0.
Public Works Report, Jon Stueve
Stueve provided various quotes for mud jacking sections of curb and sidewalk.
K. Goebel moved and Hennen seconded a motion to approve a quote from Level Ground in the amount of $5,150 conditional upon the contractor’s satisfactory response on warranty of his work. Motion carried 5-0.
Stueve provided a quote for reconstructing the swale on 3rd Street Northeast.
Hennen moved and K. Goebel seconded a motion to approve construction of a swale on 3rd Street Northeast, not to exceed $5,100.
City Clerk/Treasurer’s Report, Vicki Holthaus
Holthaus requested approval of the proposal from Midwest Testing for sump pump inspections during meter installation. Worms noted that staff could determine which sections of town to inspect at the November staff meeting.
Holthaus asked the Council to consider adopting a policy that would require a certificate of survey for properties and improvements that are non-conforming with the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Holthaus explained that not all permit reviews necessitate a survey, but she would appreciate accurate dimensions when reviewing a permit for construction less than 5 feet from the property line. Members discussed concern over the increased cost for surveys. Holthaus will research the issue further and report back at a later date.
At 8:52 P.M. Worms moved and K. Goebel seconded a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
