REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 19, 2007
7:00 P.M.
ROYALTON CITY CENTER
Mayor Lauer called the Regular City Council meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance was said. On roll call members present were: Lauer, Libke, Gutzkow, Verley and Cekalla.
People present: Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning; Liz Verley, Morrison County Record; Lee Popp, Public Works; Karen Dubbin, Fire & Rescue; Jill Vannurden, Buds to Blossoms; Lisa Keske; Alisha Head; Mark Wettlaufer, MN Rural Water; Les Mateffy, Mateffy Engineering; Michelle Stevens, Deputy Clerk; and Carol Madsen, Royalton City Clerk.
Gutzkow had one correction to the minutes of the June 5, 2007 City Council meeting minutes. On the 3rd page 1st paragraph it should read “if we don’t have a set guideline we all understand, it should go on merit”. Cekalla made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting, June 5, 2007, as corrected, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Gutzkow added one action item, Cekalla added one action item and Lauer added one action item to the agenda.
No Public forum.
Karen Dubbin, Fire & Rescue requested approval to pay a bill from Positive Promotions for EMS week. They took #1107 to the Elementary school and the bill is for the handouts to the kids. The bill is $242.10. She also reported Tom Weinand, Fire Chief, wanted to know if anything was being done with the fire hydrants replacement/repairs. It is being looked into. Verley made a motion to pay the Positive Promotions bill for $242.10 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Jill Vannurden, Buds to Blossoms, reported that she will be renting out her extra space in her new building at 213 East Centre Street to Lisa Keske for a beauty shop. They both plan on opening in August.
Mayor Lauer reported Nuby’s Sports Bar & Grill requested to be taken off the agenda. They have run into some delays.
Gutzkow gave the City Office department monthly report. Gutzkow gave the Police Dept. monthly report. Lee Popp gave the Public Works Department monthly report.
Libke made a motion to re-schedule the Planning Meeting on July 9, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Lauer recessed the regular City Council Meeting at 7:15 and called the Public Hearing for the Wellhead Protection Plan to order.
The purpose of this Public Hearing is to review and receive comments on the Wellhead Protection Plan, Part II.
Mark Wettlaufer gave an overview of the Wellhead Protection Plan
Les Mateffy, City Engineer, reviewed each chapter in the Wellhead Protection Plan.
No comments from the public were received.
Cekalla made a motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m., 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Lauer called the regular City Council Meeting back to order.
Libke made a motion to approve the Wellhead Protection Plan and submit it to MDH, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
The council reviewed the time clock policy. No comments were reported.
Mateffy reviewed the WWTF expansion financing plan. It was set up for 11 new homes per year based on 425 EDU’s (Equivalent Domestic Units). The sewer access charge is set at $2700, with an increase of $100/year. User fees are at $23.50/month, with an increase of $1.00 per month a year. This would take care of the WWTF bond payments. Mateffy stated at 11 houses per year this will keep us in the black but the City still needs to check it every year.
Verley made a motion to adopt Resolution 6-19-07-1, a Resolution setting the SAC fee at $2800.00 and the monthly sewer user fee at $24.50 per month effective June 1, 2007, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley reviewed the purchase of a new lawn mower for the City. The amount: currently in fund is $5,500.00. The estimate on a Stiener Mower is $13,900 less $3500 trade in with a balance of $10,400. He feels it will be much more efficient than the one the City currently has. This mower can mow everything that the City has to mow, and possibly cut mowing time in half. It would be much more economical. Cekalla would like to see one operate before he makes a decision. Cekalla suggested that Lee Popp, public works department, see if Rice will let us borrow theirs to try out and demo. He will look into it.
Verley reviewed his proposal for a Bobcat. The cost is $15,059 after trade in. He discussed the uses for the bobcat and reviewed the possible financial savings. Cekalla suggested Verley look into buying a used one. Verley made a motion to purchase S175 Bobcat from Arnolds for $25,059 with trade in allowance of $10,000 with a balance of $15,059 plus tax, 2nd by Libke. Discussed if any grant money was available and what money, if any, is left from clean up day grants that could be used. Cekalla felt he should pursue looking for a used one. Put to a poll vote with Cekalla voting Nay, Gutzkow voting Nay, Verley voting Aye, Libke voting nay, and Lauer voting nay. Motion Failed.
Majaski presented the Fencing Ordinance. Cekalla made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 47, An Ordinance Regulating Fences in the City of Royalton, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
A discussion on the attendance of the office staff for the “Get Motivated” seminar was discussed. Only one staff will be authorized to go so the office will not be closed.
Cekalla reported an application had been submitted to the State Dept. of Transportation for sidewalk repairs along Highway 10 in front of the 10 Spot Bar & Lounge. Cekalla also requested approval to replace the concrete at the Fire Hall and fill in the sidewalk along E Centre Street where a tree had been and around the electronic sign. Cekalla made a motion to accept the application and approve $400 for the other concrete work, 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Lauer reported letters had been sent out for Nuisance Ordinance violations. Four of the homeowners have not yet complied. They are 416 S Cedar, 621 N Evergreen, 12 N 1st Street, 705 N Juniper. Cekalla made a motion to turn it over to the Police department for corrective action, 2nd By Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley made a motion to appoint Lee Popp the Public Works Supervisor retroactive to Jan. 1, 2007, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no’s 27532 – 27559, in the amount of $8,540.84, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Libke made a motion to adjourn at 9:53 pm, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
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Clerk/Treasurer