REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 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, Libke, Klosowski, Verley and Gutzkow.
People present: Tim Majaski, Planning and Zoning; Terry Lehrke, Morrison County Record; Adam Gunderson, Chief of Police; Nathan Bellefeuille, RFD; John Walburn, Royalton Athletics; Joe Held, Royalton Athletics; Lynn Seelen, Log Bar & Grill; Laura Schindele; Travis Blais; and Carol Madsen, City Clerk.
Libke made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on July 7, 2009, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Libke added one discussion item, Gutzkow added one discussion item and Lauer added one discussion item to the agenda.
No Public forum.
Klosowski made a motion to close off North Birch Street from East Centre Street to North 2nd Street and 1st Street N from Alley by 10 Spot to N Birch; and to close East Centre Street, for the parade only, on Platte River Day, August 1, 2009, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Lynn Seelen, Log Bar & Grill, requested approval to close off South Birch Street from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on July 31, 2009 to be able to feed the participants in The Royalton Wrestling Club golf tournament and have outdoor music. Verley made a motion to approve closing off South Birch Street from 2:00 p.m. to Midnight on July 31, 2009, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Libke made a motion to not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04, 2nd by Klosowski. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley reviewed the quotes for the cleaning and videoing for 5000’ of sewer line. Verley made a motion to approve the quote from Ritter & Ritter for $4,800.00 to clean and video 5000’ of sewer line, 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Lauer reported that the City is among the gap financers for Newman’s Industries restructuring and since Joel Newman wants to sell some of his property on the river to pay down his debt at Pine Country Bank, all gap financers need to release the collateral for the land so this can take place. Libke made a motion to release the collateral, for the land being sold, contingent that money be used to pay down the debt at Pine Country Bank, 2nd by Klosowski. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Klosowski gave an update on the proposed skateboard park in McGonagle Nature Park.
Mayor Lauer recessed the Regular City Council meeting at 7:23 pm, and called to order the Public Hearing to consider the proposed re-zoning of the Duevel Annexation property.
Mayor Lauer explained that the annexation agreement with Langola Township was to re-zone the property from Agricultural to Residential. Ole Bjorkdahl, owner of the property, wants the City Council to understand he will be paying more in taxes if the property is re-zoned and therefore is not in favor of the re-zoning. Verley felt the City should honor the contract with Langola Township.
Verley made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:29 p.m., 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Lauer called the Regular City Council meeting back to order at 7:29 p.m.
Klosowski made a motion to re-zone the Bjorkdahl property (Duevel Annexation Property) from A - Agricultural to R-1 – Single Family Residential, 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Lauer reported on the ride along she did with Clarke Mosquito Control.
Mayor Lauer reported that the LED signal lights need to be installed. Three quotes were asked for but only two received. The two quotes were reviewed. Lauer explained that the Installation of the lights will qualify for the rebate, also. Verley made a motion to approve the quote from Design Electric for $1,170.00 to install the LED signal lights, 2nd by Libke. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Libke made a motion to hold a special budget meeting on August 20, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., 2nd by Verley. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Lauer reviewed the Small Cities Development Program. Klosowski made a motion for the City to be part of the Small Cities Development Program, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Tim Majaski, Planning & Zoning, reported that Laura Schindele, has requested approval to have a new parcel of land surveyed out, approximately 130' X 250' on Linden Street. Verley made a motion to approve the new parcel of land, 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Majaski, reported the Planning & Zoning Committee is still working on the 180 day rebuild clause for the Zoning Ordinance.
Majaski asked the City Council for their opinion on the Right of Entry clause for the Water Ordinance. The Council feels it is a good idea. The Planning & Zoning Commission will amend the Water Ordinance to include it.
Majaski reported the Planning & Zoning Commission finds the “Man Cave” on the garage at 309 E Centre Street to be offensive. According to Sign Ord., #38, Section 3F, if the sign is deemed offensive by the City Council it is not permitted in the City of Royalton.
Gutzkow reported that Chief Gunderson purchased a new computer for the squad car.
Libke gave a preliminary report on the FIR billing for Bellevue Township. Libke will complete the review and the City will provide a report to all parties on fire and rescue FIR activity for the first half of 2009 plus quarterly hereafter.
Mayor Lauer reported there is a Healthy Community Partnership strategy meeting on the July 29, 2009 and if at all possible she encourages the City Council members to attend. The Clerk will post the meeting.
Libke made a motion to pay all bills, voucher no’s 29086 – 29109, in the amount of $69,390.16, 2nd by Klosowski. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Verley made a motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m., 2nd by Gutzkow. Put to a vote with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Carol Madsen
City Clerk/Treasurer