REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
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, Verley, Gutzkow, and Cekalla.
People present: Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning; Terry Lehrke, Morrison County Record; Adam Gunderson, Police Chief; Les Mateffy, City Engineer; Melanie Brolin, Royalton Fire & Rescue; Tracy Brolin, Royalton Fire & Rescue; Dan Kaiser, Royalton Fire & Rescue; Tracey Kaiser, Royalton Fire & Rescue; Joe & Auralia Cimenski; Clara Mallak; Randy & Jane Thielges; Greg & Melanie Cimenski; Matt & Becky Albright; Steve Cimenski; Jake Klosowski; Mark Martin; Melissa Haberman; Brenda & Neil Pesta; and Carol Madsen, Royalton City Clerk.
Libke made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on September 2, 2008, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Cekalla made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Budget meeting, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley added one discussion and Lauer added one discussion item to the agenda.
Public Forum: Brenda Pesta, 710 2nd Street SE, presented a petition to the City Council requesting the City implement an altered residential speed limit of 15 mph for 2nd Street SE in the development of Oak Platte Heights. After listening to the reasons why: people racing vehicles, two daycares, afterschool traffic, school events, a high number of children on the street, and it is not a thru street, Mayor Lauer thanked her for coming and said the Council will look into it further.
The past stipend increases for the Fire and Rescue Department were reviewed. It was table until more research can be done. It was placed on the October 7, 2008 agenda.
Mayor Lauer recessed the Regular City Council meeting and called to order the Public Hearing on the North Maple Street Project at 7:15 p.m.
Mayor Lauer opened it up to the people. Some of the comments and concerns were:
Les Mateffy, City Engineer, reported the low bidder for the project was Kraemer Trucking & Excavating, Inc. In the amount of $49,706.10.
After there were no more comments from the public, Libke made a motion to adjourn the public hearing at 7:53 pm, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Lauer called the Regular City Council meeting back to order.
The Council discussed the condition of the existing private line and what the City’s obligation is. Verley stated it would be a lower assessment now then in the future and Mayor Lauer stated the City would need some assurance that if the water main breaks the City has no obligation to take care of it. Cekalla stated that if the line breaks the City can do the project at that time. Libke felt that by doing the project and putting in fire hydrants that would be an insurance savings for the people.
Libke made a motion to put a two year moratorium on the water improvements on North Maple Street and if there is a water line break it is the property owner’s responsibility to repair, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley reviewed the new quote received for the purchase of a snow bucket for the Bobcat from Evergreen Equipment. A 78” bucket with cutting edge is $1,280.00 and an 84” bucket with cutting edge is $1,348.00. Looking at the previous quotes received, Verley made a motion to purchase the 80” snow bucket from Arnold’s Equipment, Inc. at a cost of $1,200.00, 2nd by Cekalla. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
The “Annual Leave Donation Program Policy” was reviewed. Cekalla made a motion to adopt the “Annual Leave Donation Program Policy”, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning, reviewed the amendments made to Ordinance No. 25, Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor, Wine and Beer. Libke made a motion to approve the amendments (4c) to Ordinance No. 25, Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor, Wine and Beer, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning, reviewed the amendments made to Ordinance No. 23, Intoxicating Liquor. Verley made a motion to approve the amendments (Sec. 4c and Sec. 7a) to Ordinance No. 23, Intoxicating Liquor, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning, reviewed the proposed liquor license fees for intoxicating and non-intoxicating liquor licenses. Verley made a motion to adopt Resolution 9-16-08-1, a Resolution amending the 2008 Fee Schedule to read as follows:
Intoxicating Liquor License Fees:
1) On Sale Only $1,800.00
2) On Sale/Off Sale One Location $1,900.00
3) Off Sale Only $ 240.00
4) Sunday On Sale $ 200.00
Non-Intoxicating Liquor License Fees:
Off Sale $240.00
On Sale $240.00
Temporary On Sale $ 20.00
2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning, discussed the Outside Boiler Ordinance with the Council. It will be placed on the October 7, 2008 agenda.
Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning, explained the Snowmobile Route. Adam Gunderson, Police Chief, explained the northern route is fine going up Hawthorn. The Planning and Zoning Commission would like to try it for one year and then revisit it. It was decided to have two different routes for snowmobiles and ATV’s. The maps will be made up and presented at the October 7, 2008 Regular City Council meeting.
Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning, reported the Planning and Zoning Commission needs a definition for what a front lawn is for the Parking Ordinance. Some ideas were given and Majaski will take them back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning, asked why the City needs a Fair Housing Ordinance when the State provides for everything. Mayor Lauer explained that a Fair Housing Ordinance is needed to receive State money. Majaski will take it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning, requested a Public Hearing for a variance for Paul Knettel, 921 North Pine Street, to consider a variance request for a garage in the front yard.
Verley made a motion to hold a public hearing on October 7, 2008 at 7:15 pm to consider a variance for a garage in the front yard, from Paul Knettel, 921 North Pine Street, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley suggested the City contact David Drown, City Financial Advisor and the League of MN Cities for some investment advice. Mayor Lauer will look into it.
Mayor Lauer reported the LMC is having their Regional Meetings. The closest one is in Wadena on Oct. 8, 2008. The Fee is $40.00. Cekalla made a motion to approve up to two people attend the LMC Regional meeting, 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley suggested the City act on the petition presented to the Council on the speed limit for 2nd Street SE in Oak Platte Heights, since this is a safety issue. After some discussion Verley made a motion to set the speed limit at 15 mph on 2nd Street SE, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Cekalla made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no’s 28462 - 28512, in the amount of $15,491.24, 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley made a motion to adjourn at 9:25 p.m., 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
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Clerk/Treasurer