REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 21, 2009
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, Verley, Klosowski and Gutzkow. Absent: Libke.
People present: Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning; Terry Lehrke, Morrison County Record; Jim Hovda, Langola Township; Frank Hard, Langola Township; Greg Bruestle, Langola Township; Mark Petron, Langola Township; Mary Olson, Langola Township; Les Mateffy, Mateffy Engineering, Inc.; Nathan Bellefeuille, RFD; Gene Keske, RFD; Lee Popp, Public Works; Carol Madsen, City Clerk.
Verley made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on April 7, 2009, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Gutzkow added one action item, Mayor Lauer added one action and two discussion items to the agenda.
No public forum.
Gutzkow made a motion to approve the Arbor Day Proclamation for 2009, 2nd by Klosowski.
Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
The Langola Township Board was present to discuss their intent to tar Acorn Road by 2011. Greg Bruestle reported that the goal of the board is to asphalt every road in Langola Township. Mayor Lauer explained it will be hard to come up with the funding for the City portion of Acorn Road because of the proposed state aid cuts the next couple of years. Mayor Lauer thanked the board for coming and giving the City notice.
The Royalton Fire Relief Association is requesting an annual contribution of $35,000.00 to cover the retirement of some firefighters, instead of using their severely deflated stock funds. Gutzkow made a motion to approve a contribution of $35,000 to the Firemen’s Relief Association. 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with Gutzkow, Verley and Lauer voting aye. Klosowski abstaining. Motion carried.
The quotes for the remote read water meters were reviewed. Verley made a motion to accept the quote from DSG for $66,417.66, including tax, for the remote read meters, 2nd by Klosowski. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Lauer reported on the DEED grant for Newmans Industries, Inc. The City will receive a $250,000 grant from DEED and will in turn lend it out to Newmans Industries, Inc. They will pay it back over a 5 year period at 3.042%. The City will receive the payments from Newmans Industries, Inc. and repay DEED 80% of the payment and the City will keep 20% plus the interest.
Verley made a motion to approve two members to attend the Pay Equity Training on June 5, 2009 in Alexandria at a cost of $29.00, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Klosowski made a motion to approve a $400.00 donation request from the Initiative Foundation, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Lauer reported on the responses she received from the LMC Mayor’s Listserv regarding closing City Hall on Fridays. Klosowski stated he is not in favor of it and felt it beneficial to keep it open. Gutzkow stated she doesn’t think this is the way to save money. The consensus was to keep the city office hours as is. No action was taken.
Mayor Lauer reminded the Council of the City Wide clean up day this coming Saturday, April 25, 2009.
Mayor Lauer reminded the Council of the Board of Review on Tuesday, April 28, 2009.
Tim Majaski, Planning Commission Chairman, reported the Treasure City sign that needs repair is on MNDOT property so it doesn’t pertain to the City.
Tim Majaski, Planning Commission Chairman, requested the City change the Fee Schedule for the Administrative Citations to read “Animal Running At Large” instead of “Dog running At Large”. Klosowski made a motion to adopt Resolution 04-21-09-1, a Resolution modifying the 2009 fee schedule, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Gutzkow reported that Police Chief Gunderson was unable to share a room, with the Randall Police Chief, at the Police Chiefs conference, due to the Randall Police Chief being unable to attend. Therefore, the $600.00 that was approved at the February 3, 2009 meeting will not cover the costs.
Mayor Lauer reported that the Healthy Community Partnership group has been meeting and the visioning session for the City is set for June 15, 2009 at the Legion.
Mayor Lauer reported that she and Council member Verley, met with a school board member, Mary Bindewald from MN Power and WSN Engineering firm to start looking at Energy efficiency.
Les Mateffy, Mateffy Engineering, Inc. discussed the stimulus grant funding with the Council.
Verley made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no’s 28903 – 28921, in the amount of $10,215.55, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley made a motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m., 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Carol Madsen
City Clerk/Treasurer