February 23, 2012

Council Minutes 01/01/12

 

 

MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Regular Meeting

January 3, 2012

Members Present: Mayor Darrel Hopman and Councilmember’s, Lisa Karsten, Jeff Lang and Stephanie Culhane

Members Absent: Michelle Voegele

Others Present:       Becky Kuball City Clerk, Tim Minske, Jack Schwichtenberg, Adam Uittenbogaard,  Dave Osborne, Mike O’Rourke, Steve Nordmeier, Pat Kaderlik, Adrienne O’Rourke, Dan Morris, Mark Morris, Barb Morris, Troy Dahle, Jack Blackmer

A regular meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Tuesday January 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Darrel Hopman.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Additions and corrections to agenda: Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to add Pat Kaderlik to the claims for $1400.00

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane and motion unanimously carries to approve the Consent agenda, with the following departments Police report, Fire Department report, EDA report, Zoning Board report, Community Center report, financial report month ending November 30, 2011, City Council minutes December 5, 2011 and pulling the Maintenance Report.

Minske would like to purchase a 4 gas meter for the city and possibly split the cost with the Fire Department. Cost is approximately $1,200.00

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to purchase the 4 gas meter and split the cost between wastewater and the Fire Department.

Motion by Hopman seconded by Karsten motion carries to authorize Minske to purchase a gram scale up to $2000.00 for the wastewater plant.

Minske stated that there was a water leak at the mobile home park. Brakemeier will most likely be contacting the city about the bill.

Computer is up and running, need to get word, excel and printer for the wastewater plant. Kuball will look into if the city computers need an update also before purchasing a program.

 

 

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Hopman recognized and thanked Minske for volunteer hours of 19 hours in December for washing and cleaning truck 6 hours, flooding skating rink 10 hours, late night checks at plant 3 hours, and November hours of 22.5 for repairs on truck 8.5 hours, washing and cleaning truck 8 hours, working on skating rink 3 hours, making 2 maps 3 hours, use of personal 4 wheeler for skate rink 3 hours.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to accept the maintenance report as presented.

Comments and Suggestions: boiler update by Hilpipre boiler is almost complete, will still need to purchase a circulating pump for $436.00. Hopman thanked Hilpipre for all his work on the boiler. Hopman will contact the attorney and see where we are at with the lawsuit.

Osborne stated that there have been some complaints about a camper bus having someone living in it down by the river. Osborne referred it to the zoning board who will discuss it at their Jan 2012 meeting.

Osborne stated that there was a drug bust in Morristown just on the outskirts of town. They found drugs, fire arms, explosives and stolen goods.

Osborne asked for approval to purchase new bullet proof vests. The ones they have are expired. Fire Department would like the old ones.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to allow Osborne to purchase new bullet proof vests for the police department.

Nordmeier requested the use of the council chambers for the Dam Day Committee meetings.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to allow the Dam Days committee to meet in the chambers.

Dan Morris requested the use of the hall and chambers for play practices for the Cannon Valley Players.

Motion by Lang seconded by Karsten motion unanimously carries to allow the Cannon Valley Players the use of the chamber or hall for practices.

Addressing change: Hopman would like input from the fire personnel. Hopman, Dahle and Nordmeier will get together and discuss it and bring it back to the council.

Utility Contracts: None

Employee evaluations: tabled until the February meeting.

Disaster Plan: Plan is complete; copies will be handed out to personnel. Hopman thanked Blackmer for all his work on the Disaster plan.

Minske Pay Distribution:  50% Wastewater, 40% Maintenance and 10% Water.

 

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2012 City Appointments: Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries unanimously to

change Deputy Clerk to Virginia Schmidtke and leave City Engineer blank.

 

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2011

  • Official Depositor                          Lake Country Community Bank
  • Public Health                                Rice County Environmental Services
  • Official Newspaper                      Lake Region Life
  • City Clerk/Treasurer                     Becky Kuball
  • Deputy City Clerk                         Virginia Schmidtke
  • Assistant Mayor                            Jeff Lang
  • Animal Control Officer                 Michelle Voegele
  • Community Education                Lisa Karsten
  • Community Center                       Stephanie Culhane, Lisa Karsten
  • Fire, Police                                                Darrel Hopman
  • Street                                              Jeff Lang
  • Parks, Trees, Weeds                    Michelle Voegele
  • Water, Sanitary Sewer                 Darrel Hopman
  • Zoning Board Members              John Byers, Administrator

Jim Lonergan

Mark Morris

Kurt Wolf

Jack Blackmer

Mike O’Rourke

Becky Kuball, Secretary

  • Fire Wardens                                Randy Meschke

Steve Nordmeier

Ryan Culhane

  • Economic Development Authority    Edward Schmidtke

Chuck Larsen

Steve Nordmeier

Lisa Karsten

Stephanie Culhane

  • City Engineer
  • City Attorney, Civil                        Smith, Tollefson and Rahrick
  • City Attorney, Criminal                Kurt Fisher

 

2012 City Goal: Hopman and Lang discussed a 25-30year street plan.

Manhole rings need replacement, Street sign replacement. Hopman would like to have the council think about it and bring some ideas back to the council at the next meeting.

Claims and Accounts: Motion by Karsten seconded by Lang motion unanimously carries to pay the claims and late claims dated January 3, 2012 and to add $1400 for Pat Kaderlik for the wastewater plant.

 

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Motion by Lang seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to pay the end of year claims dated January 3, 2012 for the Fire Department in the amount of $13,942.

Motion by Lang seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to approve the claims that were paid for December 27, 2011

Correspondence and announcements: thank you to Dahle Enterprises for the treats they provided for the meeting.

Wastewater plant valve was dug up and replaced. Valve was concreted into the tank.

Next meeting February 6, 2012

Motion by Lang seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to adjourn at 7:55 pm

 

Morristown, MN Council Minutes December 05, 2011

MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
December 5, 2011

Members Present: Mayor Darrel Hopman and Councilmember’s, Lisa Karsten, Michelle Voegele and Stephanie Culhane

Members Absent: Jeff Lang 

Others Present:       Becky Kuball City Clerk, Virginia Schmidtke Deputy Clerk, Tim Minske, Jack Schwichtenberg, Adam Uittenbogaard,  Dave Osborne, Rich Revering, Mike O’Rourke, Kevin Brazil, Larry Dahle, Del Voegele, Troy Dahle, Lynn Miller, Butch Wilson, Steve Nordmeier, Jerry Voegele 

A regular meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday December 5, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Darrel Hopman. 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 

Additions and corrections to agenda: Motion by Voegele seconded by Culhane motion carries to add under new business “G” Approval of criminal justice, “H” Sell DNR generator, “I” MOD Squad. 

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane and motion unanimously carries to approve the Consent agenda, with the following departments Police report, Fire Department report, EDA report, Zoning Board report, Community Center report, financial report month ending October 31, 2011, City Council minutes November 7, 2011 

Minske questioned what to do with the compost pile, it needs to be turned and the city’s equipment will not be able to do it. Council authorized Minske to go ahead and hire Dahles to roll it or rent Dahles equipment to do it.

Minske questioned what the council wants to do with the skating rink. Dahle will ask the Fire Department volunteers and see if someone will take it over. 

Minske stated that the chains on the tractor are shot, and wondering if the council would approve purchasing new ones for $540.00. Motion by Karsten seconded by Voegele motion carries to have Minske hire Jerry Voegele to use his personal skid loader and pay him $40 hour rent plus his hourly wage. 

MN Warn: Mutual Aid between cities, city will check website and sign up. 

Comments and Suggestions: None  

Utility Contracts: None 

City Website: A lengthy discussion was held concerning whether to use a website developed by Mike O’Rourke or to continue to use the website by Del Voegele it was decided to use both of the websites for the time being. 

Public Hearing: Public hearing concerning whether or not to adopt the revision to 2011-2 Floodplain ordinance. No one had any objections to accepting the revisions. Motion by Karsten seconded by Voegele motion passes by resolution vote.

Voting Yes: Karsten, Voegele, Culhane, Hopman

Voting No: None

Absent: Lang 

Employee evaluations: Council would like Virginia to do one on Kuball, and Minske will do one on Voegele. Evaluations tabled until next meeting. 

Disaster Plan: Kuball stated the Blackmer had only heard back from one person and they only had a few typos on the plan. If he does not hear back from anyone else within a few days he will proceed with the disaster plan as is and present it at the next meeting. 

GASB 54 Resolution: Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to approve Resolution 2011-12 GASB 54

Abdo Eick & Meyer Response letter: Motion by Karsten seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to have Abdo Eick & Meyers complete the audit for $9100 plus $525 for OSA reports. 

8:00 Truth and Taxation Hearing: there were 5 in attendance for the hearing. There was a lengthy discussion about property taxes going up. City explained that they are working with the same budget as last year. The reason property taxes went up was because of the state taking away the homestead market value credit. This was not an increase created by the city government.

Hearing closed at 8:30 

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane to accept the Resolution 2011-11 Truth N Taxation final levy for the budget in the amount of $ 278,229.00 motion passed by resolution vote

Voting Yes: Karsten, Culhane, Voegele, Hopman

Voting No: None

Absent: Lang 

Hopman shared a letter he wrote and bills sent to Bevcomm regarding a broken sewer line from their boring project earlier this year at Mike Andersons. Bevcomm should be responsible for the damage.  

2011-13 Joint Powers Agreement: Motion by Voegele seconded by Karsten motion passes by resolution vote to approve the resolution 2011-13 Joint Powers Agreement with the BCA

Voting Yes: Karsten, Culhane, Voegele, Hopman

Voting No: None

Absent: Lang 

CJN Agreement: CJN agreement is with Dakota County to access reports. Motion by Culhane seconded by Karsten motion unanimously carries to enter into the agreement with Dakota County with the CJN Agreement. 

Generators: Dahle would like to have approval from the city to go ahead and sell the generators that were purchased from the DNR, because they do not work for the city.

Motion by Culhane seconded by Karsten motion unanimously carries to allow the fire department go ahead and sell the generators. 

Mod Squad & Safe and Sober: Hopman questioned when renewal for Safe and Sober was. Osborne thought it was a 3 year agreement and will look into it. Karsten stated that after a meeting toward zero death she attended, that a comment was made that no officer should be scheduled for Safe and Sober during a regular scheduled shift. Osborne stated that when safe and sober is scheduled they request to be in Faribault so that they can respond or the county would respond if our officer is on safe and sober. 

Claims and Accounts: Motion by Voegele seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to pay the claims and late claims dated December 5, 2011 

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to pay the end of year claims dated December 5, 2011 

Correspondence and announcements: Alcohol Awareness training scheduled for January 10, 2012 at 6:30pm in the Government room. 

No end of year meeting 

Next meeting January 3, 2012 

Motion by Karsten seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to adjourn at 9:02 pm

Becky Kuball
City Clerk/Treasurer

Morristown, MN Council Minutes 11-07-11

MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Regular Meeting 
November 7, 2011

Members Present: Mayor Darrel Hopman and Councilmember’s, Lisa Karsten and Stephanie Culhane Members Absent: Jeff Lang and Michelle Voegele

Others Present:       Becky Kuball City Clerk, Virginia Schmidtke Deputy Clerk, Tim Minske, Jack Schwichtenberg, Adam Uittenbogaard,  Dave Osborne, Jack Blackmer, Rich Revering, Mike O’Rourke, Adrienne O’Rourke,  Troy Dunn, Dennis Luebbe, Cate Grinney, Pat Kaderlik, Lynn Bruns

A regular meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday November 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Darrel Hopman.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Additions and corrections to agenda: Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to accept agenda as printed.   Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane and motion unanimously carries to approve the Consent agenda. Departmental reports approved are, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 3, 2011,  Special Meeting held October 17, 2011,Skywarn report, Zoning Board report, Police report including the November  police schedule, EDA report for September 2011 with corrections, Fire Department report, Community Center report and Financial report ending September 30, 2011. Removed from the consent agenda was the Maintenance report.  Maintenance Report: Minske stated there was a lot of foam at the wastewater plant and they are working on getting rid of it. Dahles cleaned out the bio solids tanks. Pumps were serviced, and hydrants were flushed. Minske started using a sequencer to get rid of the smell and red color of the water. Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to approve the maintenance report as given.

Comments and Suggestions: None

Utility Contracts: None

Boiler Repair:  Hilpipre submitted the proposal to fix the boiler for $29,717.00.
Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to hire Paape Companies to fix the boiler with Jim Hilpipre doing the work for the cost of $29,717.00

Disaster Plan: Blackmer handed out copies of the proposed disaster plan, and would like all comments and suggestions back to him by the December 5th meeting so that it can be approved. Hopman stated that Troy Dahle has agreed to be the emergency management director.

City Website: Culhane has had some comments from citizens about the site not being very professional and hard to read and navigate. After looking at the Morristownmn.com site, she feels it was easy to navigate and read and looks professional.  Culhane would like to change the city website to morristownmn.com. Mike O’Rourke stated it’s a lot of work to run a website and they are not trying to take anything away from anyone.  Tabled website until the next meeting.

Edward Jones: Cate Grinney handed out a portfolio with some investment options for the City. Grinney will call to set up an appointment to sit down with Kuball, Schmidtke and a council member and make some recommendations on investments.

Dennis Lubbe: Rice County is starting a 911 street sign replacement. Morristown has annexed some areas into the city limits and the addresses will not be consistent with what is in place right now. The city will have to address these addresses and keep the consistency.  First responders are behind this so that in an emergency addresses can be found. Now is a great time to get this taken care of, when the signage starts. Maiden Rock Road needs to be signed also. County is going to assess the project to the 2013 taxes. Cost is approximately $75 per individual sign.

Snow removal: Lubbe stated that they are looking into contracting out the snow plowing for the city. This will allow the county workers to get out faster and the city should be plowed our earlier if it is contracted out. Lubbe will keep the city posted on what the county decides to do.

Red Cross: Blackmer requested the city waive fees for the Red Cross to hold meetings in the Council Chambers.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to waive the fee for the Red Cross for meetings in the council chambers.

Resolution 2011-8: Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane carries to approve Resolution 2011-8 to transfer $6,191 from the general fund, property tax, to the Fire Relief Fund to correct an overpayment in 2010

Resolution vote:  Yes: Karsten, Culhane and Hopman   No: None

Absent: Lang and Voegele

Resolution 2011-9 Edward Jones

Motion by Karsten Seconded by Culhane motion carries to approve Resolution 2011-9 Edward Jones authorization

Resolution vote:  Yes: Karsten, Culhane and Hopman  No: None

Absent: Lang and Voegele

Resolution 2011-10 Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to set a public hearing date for December 5, 2011 at 7:30 pm for the amendment to the Floodplain Ordinance 2011-2

Employee evaluations: All employee evaluations need to be filled out and turned in at the December 5th meeting.

Claims and Accounts: Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to pay the claims and late claims dated November 7, 2011

I & S Group handed out information about a trail extension tunnel under Hwy 60, which Voegele requested.

Motion by Culhane seconded by Karsten motion carries to adjourn at 8:04 pm

Becky Kuball
City Clerk/Treasurer

Morristown, MN Council Minutes 10/17/11

Special Meeting

October 17, 2011

Members Present:     Mayor Darrel Hopman, Council members Jeff Lang, Lisa Karsten, Stephanie Culhane, and Michelle Voegele

Others Present:         Becky Kuball, City Clerk, Virginia Schmidtke Deputy Clerk, Margaret Butler, Gordon Butler, Jack Schwichtenberg, Dave Osborne, Tim Minske, Pat Kaderlik

A Special work session of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Darrel Hopman.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to extend the open burning permit until November 15, 2011

Water/Sewer Plant Operator: Karsten went over the applicants for the water/sewer operator and recommended applicant #1 and felt that he would be the best teacher for Minske to learn how to run the plant.

Hopman recommended that the city hire Rick Vollbrecht as the water/sewer operator.

Kaderlik stated his goal is to teach Minske how to run the plant and get him the licenses he needs to be able to do that.

Kaderlik will take care of the permit renewal.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Voegele the motion carries 3-2 to hire Pat Kaderlik as the wastewater operator.

Voting Yes: Karsten, Culhane and Voegele

Voting No: Lang and Hopman

Lang would like to thank Vollbrecht for his work for the last couple of weeks.

Motion by Karsten seconded Culhane motion unanimously carries to have Kaderlik start on October 24, 2011 at $1,400 a month and the specifics of the contract to be negotiated.

Kaderlik questioned the bio-solids report and wondered if that needs to be done in December. Minske said it had not been done yet.

Lang left meeting

Boiler Repair: Communication that was received from the attorney regarding fixing the boiler was reviewed. Hilpipre has half the boiler working. Hopman will contact the attorney on Tuesday Oct 18th and talk with him about how to proceed.

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Computer for Squad Car: Osborne stated that the screen on computer in the squad has been down for about a month and the parts are on backorder until the middle of December. The computer is outdated and needs to be updated. Osborne got some quotes on new computers.

Motion by Hopman seconded by Karsten motion unanimously carries to purchase the Panasonic computer from Business Ware Solutions for $4,424 plus installation.

The old computer will be repaired and then possibly used at the wastewater plant.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to pay the claims dated October 17, 2011

Motion by Karsten seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to adjourn at 8:00 pm

Next Regular Meeting November 7, 2011

Becky Kuball

City Clerk

Morristown, MN Council Minutes 10/03/11

 

MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Regular Meeting

October 3, 2011

Members Present: Mayor Darrel Hopman and Councilmember’s, Lisa Karsten, Jeff Lang, Stephanie Culhane and Michelle Voegele

Members Absent:

Others Present:       Becky Kuball City Clerk,  Tim Minske, Jack Schwichtenberg,  Steve Nordmeier, Adam Uittenbogaard, Gordon Butler, Margaret Butler, Dave Osborne, Jack Blackmer, Leon Gregor, Rich Revering, Mike O’Rourke, Adrienne O’Rourke, Dennis Schmidtke, Jim Hilpipre

A regular meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday October 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Darrel Hopman.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Additions and corrections to agenda: Unfinished Business “F” Social Host Ordinance, “G” Alley Pavement, New Business “D” Eagle Scout Project, “E” Teen Dances, “F” Tree Donation

Motion by Karsten seconded by Voegele motion carries to make the additions to the agenda

Motion by Karsten seconded by Lang and motion unanimously carries to approve the Consent agenda. Departmental reports approved are, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 6, 2011, Police report including the September police schedule, PeopleServices report, Fire Department report , Community Center report and Financial report ending August 31, 2011. Removed from the consent agenda were the Zoning Board report and Maintenance report.

Blackmer addressed the council on behalf of the zoning board who made a recommendation to the council to approve a business permit and sign permit for Jason Smith who would like to put up a pop vending machine at his rental property on Washington Street. He will put it into an enclosed building with a door and a sign out front that meets all zoning ordinances.

Motion by Lang seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to approve the business permit and sign for Jason Smith for a pop vending business.

Motion by Lang seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to approve the Zoning Board Report as printed.

Maintenance Report: Hopman talked with Minske and there are a few things that we will need to get for the water/wastewater plant. 1. Water line locator $2000-$3000. 2. Dissolved oxygen tester $1500. 3. Sludge pump $3000.

 

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Motion by Karsten seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to spend up to $9000 to purchase the water line locator, dissolved oxygen tester and sludge pump.

Comments and Suggestions: None

Utility Contracts: None

PeopleServices contract: Hopman stated that the contract for PeopleServices is over as of September 30, 2011. PeopleServices took everything from plant. Minske flushed hydrants this month. Vollbrecht is training Minske on what needs to be done at the plants.

Boiler Repair:  Motion by Lang seconded by Karsten motion unanimously carries to hire Poppy Distributing with Jim Hilpipre to fix the boiler for roughly $30,000.

Hilpipre will get the old boiler running until it can get repaired.

Water/Sewer Applications: There was some discussion on the applicants. 2 were not qualified because they do not have the licenses that the city needs. Hopman recommended hiring Rick Vollbrecht. Council would like to interview all qualified applicants. Karsten and Voegele will do the interviews and bring a recommendation to the council. Karsten will send out a letter to the 2 applicants that are not qualified. Vollbrecht will help with the plant until an operator is hired.  Vollbrecht will be hired with a purchase of services contract until we fill the position.

Rice County Housing Request: Karsten looked into the request. It helps the city of Morristown access grants for housing redevelopment.

Motion by Lang seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to pay the $500 request to Rice County.

Maintenance Truck: Minske is looking, but hasn’t found anything yet.

Social Host Ordinance: Ordinance fails due to lack of motion.

Alley Pavement: Lang stated it will be a couple of weeks until it is finished.

Legion Veteran Memorial: Dennis Schmidtke addressed the council about the Memorial and asked for a donation. The city will look into whether or not the city can donate something to the memorial through the League of MN Cities.

Habitat for Humanity: Dayna Norvold gave an update for the house being built in town. Family will be moving in when finished. Generation Properties has donated 7 lots to Habitat. Habitat is not sure what they will do with the lots. They will either build on them or sell them. Habitat would consider donating one of the lots to the city with the understanding that a park would be developed on said lot. Norvold was looking to see if the city would be interested in a lot to make a park. City will consider it and get back to Norvold.

Governmental Request: Leon Gregor from the Fire Relief presented a check for $10,000 to the city of Morristown to offset the alley project. Council thanked the Fire Relief for the donation.

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Eagle Scout Project: Karsten stated that a Boy Scout, Louis Wilder from Faribault Troop 9306, is working on his Eagle Scout project and needs to do something for a community. He would like to take down the jungle gym in the park and rebuild it. He will take down the existing jungle gym October 22, 2011 and will build it in the spring. He has been asked to have it done by Dam Days 2012.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to allow Wilder to take down the existing and erect a new jungle gym in the park for his Eagle Scout project.

Teen Dances: Jenson had teen dance this summer, he did not make enough money to clear the hall rent. Cleaning and utilities cost is approx $150.00. Karsten recommends having the commercial club rent the hall for $150 to continue the teen dances.

Motion by Karsten, seconded by Culhane. Motion carries that going forward, the charge for Sunday night teen dances conducted by the Commercial Club, would be $150.

Voting yes: Karsten, Culhane, Hopman

Voting no: Lang

Abstain: Voegele

Motion by Karsten that the fee for the 3 dances held this summer be reduced to $150 per dance, of which $200 has been paid. Motion fails for a lack of a second.

Tree Donation: Modern Woodmen has donated $250 to the Historical Society for the purpose of purchasing and planting trees in the mill area. There will not be enough room for that many trees on the mill side of the area so the park will have a few more trees planted in the spring. Three trees will be planted by the Warsaw Willing 4-H group in the mill/schoolhouse area this fall.

Claims and Accounts: Motion by Lang seconded by Karsten motion unanimously carries to pay the Claims and Late Claims dated October 3, 2011

Correspondence and announcements: RSG Meeting October 4th for cold weather driving at the community center.

Rice County Historical Society Dinner October 20 at the Faribault Elks Lodge all invited to attend $15

Culhane asked that the website be added to next agenda

Motion by Lang seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to adjourn at 8:55 pm

Next regular council meeting will be November 7, 2011

Becky Kuball

City Clerk/Treasurer

Morristown, MN Council Minutes 09-06-11

MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Regular Meeting

September 6, 2011

Members Present: Mayor Darrel Hopman and Councilmember’s, Lisa Karsten, Jeff Lang, Stephanie Culhane and Michelle Voegele

Members Absent:

Others Present:       Becky Kuball City Clerk, Virginia Schmidtke, Tim Minske, Jack Schwichtenberg,  Steve Nordmeier, Dave Sanderson, Adam Uittenbogaard, Bill Goldy I & S, Gordon Butler, Margaret Butler, Dave Osborne, Jack Blackmer, Tori Stewart Attorney’s Office

A regular meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday September 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Darrel Hopman.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Additions and corrections to agenda: Unfinished Business “F” Alley Pavement

Motion by Voegele seconded by Lang motion carries to make the additions to the agenda

Motion by Lang seconded by Voegele and motion unanimously carries to approve the Consent agenda. Departmental reports approved are, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 1, 2011, Minutes of Special Budget Meeting August 15, 2011, Special Meeting August 30, 2011, Police Report including the September police schedule, PeopleServices Report, Community Center Report and Zoning Board Report. Removed from the consent agenda were the Fire Department and Maintenance Reports.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to approve the financial report dated July 31, 2011 and to add the Financial Report back into the consent agenda for future meetings.

Fire Department Report: Fire Department would like to apply for an AFG Grant for extrication equipment. Total price is $50,000 Fire Department share is 5% total of $2,500.

Motion by Lang seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to have the Fire Department  apply for the AFG Grant with a total price is $50,000 Fire Department share is 5% total of $2,500.

Motion by Lang seconded by Culhane motion carries to accept the fire department report as presented.

Maintenance Report: Minske presented a list of things the city needs to purchase. A water locator to mark water lines, the sludge pump is cracked and needs to be replaced, a used pickup for another maintenance worker, chains for the tractor. Council would like Minske to get some prices on equipment needed. Minske stated that 90% of the work on equipment is done at his shop at his home. Minske inspected the top of the water tower. Lightening hit it and took out the cover and screen. They have been replaced.

Motion by Lang seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to send Minske to Wastewater school in September.

Motion by Lang seconded by Culhane motion carries to accept the maintenance report as presented.

Comments and Suggestions: Fire Department did a fitness challenge and the fire department members lost a total of 213 pounds and everyone finished the 5K challenge.

Utility Contracts: None

Brakemeier Properties: Blackmer would like the city council to turn the negotiations with the zoning violations back over to the zoning board. There has been some movement towards getting the permits filled out.

Motion by Voegele seconded by Karsten motion unanimously carries to have the zoning board move ahead with the study of fines with Brakemeier Properties.

Disaster plan: Blackmer met with Hopman and Troy Dahle to review our plan. It is being updated. Everyone involved will get a copy to review and a final update will hopefully be complete by the end of the year

Part Time Maintenance: Jeff Wenker is willing to work part time for $10 an hour.

Motion by Lang seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to hire Jeff Wenker as a part time maintenance worker for $10.00 per hour up to 20 hours per week.

PeopleServices contract: Letter was sent September 2, 2011 that retains our rights from previous letter sent. Hopman will have a meeting with the president of the company.

Water/Sewer applications: 6 applications received. 4 of six have a class B license, 2 are not qualified.  Council will look at them all at the next meeting.

Alley paving: Lang would like to get the alley done this month. BMI has an old bid from Meschke addition and LaCanne Paving. BMI was about $10,000 and LaCanne was about the same amount.  LaCanne had all new pavement in the bid including a additional 30 foot section to be replace. $13,500 for tear out and haul away. Prep and roll the existing rock 18’ wide from road to road. Also the road patch by Bevcomm. Pave both areas in the alley at 18’ wide and the road at 24’ wide with 2” base 1 ft roll then 2” wear.

Motion by Voegele seconded by Karsten motion unanimously carries to have LaCanne paving do the alley and 2nd street at $13,500

Resolution 2011-7 Proposed 2012 Tax Levy: $278,229.00

Motion by Karsten seconded by Lang motion passes by resolution vote to approve Resolution 2011-7 Proposed 2012 Tax Levy, Voting Yes: Karsten, Culhane, Lang, Voegele, and Hopman

Rice County Housing Study:

Motion by Karsten seconded by Lang, motion unanimously passes to table the Rice county housing study request until Karsten can look into it more.

Truth and Taxation Hearing:

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to have Truth and Taxation meeting on December 5, 2011 at 8:00

2011 LMC Regional Meeting: Motion by Lang seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to send Hopman, Karsten and Kuball to the regional meeting.

Open Burning: Motion by Lang seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to hold the open burning from September 15 to October 15, 2011 with burning being allowed from 6 pm to 12 pm by permit only.

Claims and Accounts: Motion by Lang seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to pay the Claims and Late Claims except for the bill from Rice County Redevelopment

Correspondence and announcements: Lang questioned how the police department has been doing with one less officer. Osborne stated it has been busy.

Bill Goldy from I & S Engineering group, would like to give a proposal for the city in the future.

Nordmeier stated the there was free electronic recycling on September 17, from 8-3 at the Rice County fair grounds

Social Host Ordinance: Public hearing open at 8:00 pm. Culhane had some concerns, but got them answered from Sheriff Dunn. Hopman had some concerns with the ordinance as well as he doesn’t feel this is a problem in Morristown. His main concern was that the “host”, present or not, can be charged. It gives Rice County the authority to charge an owner. Owners can be fined even if they don’t know it is happening on their property. Tori Stewart Rice County Attorney office stated the ordinance is new. It is designed to stop underage drinking parties. The Rice Co attorney’s office would like to see uniformity within the county. She stated the “host” has to know that underage drinking is going on. If someone is on your property, is underage and drinking, the attorney has to prove that you knew that they were there and drinking before charging you. The county would like to target people who are hosting underage drinking parties. The social host ordinance is targeting the kids that are 20-21 that are having parties and serving minors. Nordmeier questioned why Lonsdale and Dundas have not gotten on board yet, as they are closer to a college town? Byers stated “that we are already list on the internet with Rice County, as taking part with the ordinance. There is a host liability act on the books that was adopted in Minnesota that makes it a civil charge against someone for providing alcohol to minors. This social host ordinance is trying to make it so that it is a criminal charge.

Northfield just charged a person that was a day late to the party, they found out who hosted it and charged them after the fact. The law is being challenged in St. Cloud right now as unconstitutional and 431 citations have been given out in the last year.  Holding a minor responsible that is not responsible enough to drink and now you’re charging them. Having a party in your yard, can the police come back and see who is there. The county doesn’t have any jurisdiction under their host law without this being adopted. It is taking another right away from everyone”. Byers stated that he is really against this being passed. “If you’re going to consider adopting this then you should have this proposed ordinance delivered to everyone in this town to read.”

Stewart stated that there has to be a warrant or a warrant exception to enter a home.

Nordmeier stated we are a small town and he didn’t think that we have this problem.

Hopman questioned how much of a problem we have in town.  Osborne stated that there were 2 citations to the same residence recently, and they are watching some kids in town right now.

Public hearing closed at 8:25 pm.

Social host ordinance will be on the October agenda for more discussion.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to adjourn at 8:55 pm

Next council meeting will be October 3, 2011

Becky Kuball
City Clerk/Treasurer

Morristown, MN Council Budget Minutes 08-15-11

 

MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Work Session/Budget

August 15, 2011

Members Present:     Mayor Darrel Hopman, Council members Jeff Lang, Lisa Karsten, Michelle Voegele and Stephanie Culhane

Absent:

Others Present:         Becky Kuball, City Clerk, Virginia Schmidtke Deputy Clerk

A budget work session of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Darrel Hopman.

Motion by Lang seconded by Karsten motion unanimously carries to pay the claims dated August 15, 2011

Council reviewed the proposed 2012 Budget.

A copy of work papers are on file.

Motioned by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries unanimously to adjourn at 7:58 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting September 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

Becky Kuball

City Clerk

Morristown, MN Council Minutes 08-01-11

MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Regular Meeting

August 1, 2011

Members Present: Mayor Darrel Hopman and Councilmember’s, Lisa Karsten, Jeff Lang, Stephanie Culhane and Michelle Voegele

Members Absent:

Others Present:       Becky Kuball City Clerk, Virginia Schmidtke, Tim Minske, Rich Revering, Jack Schwichtenberg,  Steve Nordmeier, Dave Sanderson, Troy Dahle, Adam Uittenbogaard, Mark Morris, Troy Dunn, Dustin Brakemeier, Jamie Jenson, Mike O’Rourke

A regular meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday August 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Darrel Hopman.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Additions and corrections to agenda: New Business “G” Skywarn Report and “H” T-shirts

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to make the additions to the agenda

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane and motion unanimously carries to approve the Consent agenda Departmental reports approved are, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 12, 2011, Minutes of Special Budget Meeting July 25, 2011, Police Report, PeopleServices Report, Community Center Report and Zoning Board Report, Removing from consent agenda the Fire Department Report and Maintenance Report.

Maintenance Report: Minske talked about manhole in the alley that the gas line runs through. It needs to be moved, so the pavement in the alley is on hold until that is looked at. Minske asked the council to look at implementing an ordinance that does not allow residents to put grass into the street from mowing as it plugs up the storm sewer.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to approve the maintenance report as presented.

Fire Department Report: Dahle requested permission to apply for a grant from Ag Star for $2500 and have the city match the grant for four gas detectors and anhydrous detectors.

Motion by Lang seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to allow the fire department to apply for the Ag star grant for $2500 with a matching $2500 if required

Motion by Lang seconded by Voegele motion carries to accept the fire department report as presented.

Schmidtke went over Financial Report Month Ending June 30, 2011. Schmidtke would like to have a motion to move money from the checking account into the money market.

Motion by Lang seconded by Karsten motion unanimously carries to move $250,000 into the money market at the bank.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to approve the financial report as presented.

Comments and Suggestions: none

Utility Contracts: None

Boiler update: Hopman stated he got an e-mail from the attorney and he has not heard anything back from the parties involved.

A letter was sent to PeopleServices regarding canceling the City contract. They received it on the 21st of July.

Brakemeier property letter was also sent with the violations spelled out.

Storm Sewer Assessments: Discussion was turned over to Lang as Mayor has conflict of interest on this topic. Discussion was to not assess the property owners on this project because it is after the fact. Xcel has the most to gain from this project but Revering didn’t think that it would work to assess only one property. The council is in agreement that no assessments will be applied at this time to pay for this project. Revering will look into a draft letter to send to Xcel about this project

Division Street Trees: Nordmeier met with Bill Pye and the bank is not in a position to purchase replacement trees at this time. One suggestion was to start an adopt a tree program. Troy Dahle said he is willing to pull the trees out for no charge. Someone from Farmer Seed is going to come over and look at the trees and make a suggestion on what kind of trees we could plant there instead. There are electrical wires that will need to be capped off for safety.

Motions by Culhane seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to allow Troy Dahle to pull out the dead trees at no charge and to make the spots safe.

Record Billing: Troy Dunn explained that the record billing by the sheriff’s department is an agreement the city entered into about 4-5 years ago. The only calls that are charged for are the ones that require a report for the attorney or court. Osborne said it was budgeted for in 2010. Smaller towns are contracting out with larger towns because it is more cost effective than doing the reports themselves. Special software and training is required to to do the reports. Morristown does not have said software or training.

Social Host Ordinance 2011-5: Osborne went over the proposed ordinance that he would like the council to consider adopting. The purpose of the ordinance is that events and gatherings held on private or public property, where alcohol is possessed or consumed by persons under twenty-one years old, are harmful to those persons and constitute a potential threat to public health requiring prevention and abatement. Holding a person criminally responsible for hosting an event or gathering where underage possession or consumption of alcohol occurs will serve as a deterrent.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to schedule a hearing for the Social Host Ordinance 2011-5 for September 6, 2011 at 8:00 as required before an ordinance is adopted.

Teen Dances: Jenson asked the council if they would be willing to compromise on the cost of the hall for the teen dances. The first dance had about 70 in attendance and the last two dances only had about 30 teens attend. It is a great event that gives teens a positive social experience. Jenson is looking at ways to increase attendance at the dances. The teens seem to enjoy themselves while at the dance. Jenson would like to continue with the dances, but would like some help from the council as he is losing money on every dance he holds for the teens. Hopman would like Karsten and Culhane to work out the details and bring a proposal back to the council at the next meeting. Voegele said that some of the distributors will make banners for the event at no charge she will look into it for Jenson.

Commercial Club Bar Contract: There was some confusion on the Resolution that was signed earlier this year to let the Commercial Club Bar keep the profits for 2010 and use the money toward promoting the hall. The resolution that was signed said 2011 and should have been 2010. Motion by Lang seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to waive the $2500 or 50% profit fee from the bar for 2010.

Emergency Management Plan: Meeting set for August 16, 2011, need to condense the plan.

Skywarn: Kuball asked for permission for the Skywarn to purchase a weather station out of their funds.

Motion by Culhane seconded by Karsten motion unanimously carries to allow Skywarn to purchase a weather station for $1341.95

T-shirts/Name tags: Culhane would like to get t-shirts or name badges made for the council so when they are at functions people know who they are. Karsten will make name badges for the council and city staff.

Claims and Accounts: Motion by Lang seconded by Voegele motion unanimously carries to pay the Claims and Late Claims except for the bill to Dex One for $82.35

Correspondence and announcements: Karsten made a decision to send flowers to Timm’s for the funeral for Betty Timm. If any member would like to contribute for the flowers they can pay Lisa.

Motion by Lang seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to adjourn at 8:55 pm

Next Special Budget Meeting August 15, 2011

Next council meeting will be September 6, 2011

Becky Kuball
City Clerk/Treasurer

Morristown, MN Budget Meeting 07-25-11

MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Work Session/Budget

July 25, 2011 

Members Present:     Mayor Darrel Hopman, Council members Jeff Lang, Lisa Karsten, Stephanie Culhane

Absent:                      Michelle Voegele 

Others Present:         Becky Kuball, City Clerk, Virginia Schmidtke Deputy Clerk 

A budget work session of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday, July 25, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Darrel Hopman. 

Water/Sewer Plant: There was some discussion on what requirements the city would need when placing an ad for the Water/Sewer plant operator. 

Council reviewed the proposed 2012 Budget. 

A copy of work papers are on file. 

Motioned by Karsten seconded by Lang motion carries unanimously to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. 

Next Regular Meeting August 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. 

Becky Kuball

City Clerk

Morristown, Mn Council Minutes 07-12-11

MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
July 12, 2011 

Members Present: Mayor Darrel Hopman and Councilmember’s, Lisa Karsten, Stephanie Culhane and Michelle Voegele

Members Absent: Jeff Lang 

Others Present:       Becky Kuball City Clerk, Virginia Schmidtke, Tim Minske, Rich Revering, Jack Schwichtenberg,  Jack Blackmer, Steve Nordmeier, Dave Sanderson, Kellie Bartsen-Williams, Jason Sell, Mark Pittman, Troy Dahle, Adam Uittenbogaard, Mark Morris, Leon Gregor 

A regular meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Tuesday July 12, 2011 at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Darrel Hopman.

 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 

Additions and corrections to agenda: New Business “i” PeopleServices Contract and “j” Sidewalk on Franklin Street

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to make the additions to the agenda 

Motion by Voegele seconded by Culhane and motion unanimously carries to approve the Consent agenda Departmental reports approved are, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held June 6, 2011, Police Report, PeopleServices Report, Community Center Report and Zoning Board Report, Skywarn report. Removing from consent agenda the Fire Department Report and Maintenance Report. 

Fire Department Report: Dahle requested permission to apply for a grant to upgrade to 800 MHz radios at a cost to the city of $19208.18 If the grant is approved the grant amount would be $76,832.73 making a total of $96,040.91 for the upgrade. Fire Department would also like the council to approve firefighter physicals for a cost of $60 each and quantitative fit testing for $27.50 each.

Motion by Voegele seconded by Culhane motion carries to accept the fire department report as presented. 

Motion by Culhane seconded by Voegele motion carries to pay for the $60 physical and $27.50 for the quantitative fit testing for each firefighter. 

Motion by Culhane seconded by Voegele motion carries to go forward with the grant application for the 800 MHz radios. 

Maintenance Report: Minske would like to thank Jerry Voegele for some skid loader work he did for the city at no charge. Also Adam Uittenbogaard and Troy Dahle for their help on the volleyball court before Dam Days. City Truck was broken for about two weeks Dahles moved the compost pile at the brush site. Rice County is talking about closing their shop in Morristown. Revering questioned if anyone has talked about giving it to the city. Morris stated that Dan Morris was approached about it and they would like either the township or the city to have the building and that they would get in touch with the city if they do decide to close. Nordmeier: baseball field, there has been some problems with the school maintaining the field. They mow it weekly, but it needs to be done twice a week as it grows really fast with the fertilizer that was applied to it. Nordmeier will set up a baseball association meeting to discuss what can be done about it. There is a lot of dog feces on the field. Minske is wondering what we can do to minimize this problem. Minske questioned if we could put up more signs at the ball park, he will get in touch with Kristina Green about making some signs. Minske would like to paint the parking lot this summer, and get quotes for the handicap parking spots.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to approve the maintenance report as presented. 

Schmidtke went over Financial Report Month Ending May 31, 2011. Schmidtke handed out the budget worksheet.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to accept the financial report dated May 31, 2011 as presented. 

Comments and Suggestions: Schwichtenberg stated that the coffee club purchased a new flag for the community center with the money they charge for coffee in the morning, they are looking for another small purchase that they could make and donate to the city.

Morris stated that there was a meeting with Brakemeier properties about violations and what they need to do to become compliant with city ordinances. Brakemeier would like to start working with the city on this. Brakemeier stated he has some conflict with some of the violations. He was informed that it was turned over to the city so if he wanted to try and make a compromise he would need to talk to the city council as it is out of the zoning board’s hands. Blackmer stated that the city needs to have the attorney write the letter and once the letter is written he has 15 days to pay or contest it and then he can sit down with the city and negotiate the fines

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to have the attorney write the letter to Brakemeier Properties 

Utility Contracts: None 

Budget meeting: Budget meeting rescheduled for July 25th at 7 pm. 

Boiler update: Hopman stated that the attorney has written a letter to Ahlman and Associates and Jim and Dudes stating what the city would like done, at no cost to the city, and that it is not negotiable. It appears the city may have a good opportunity at recovering some of the costs to fix the boiler.

 CenterPoint Energy: Mark Pittman from CenterPoint awarded a $2500 Grant to the Morristown Fire Department to purchase SCBA’s 

Zoning Board Recommendation: Zoning board would like to make a recommendation to the council to change the fees structure for building permits to increase existing fee .25 cents per sq foot, to be for all zoning areas in Morristown city limits, except RM and add RM structure for mobile homes to add permit fees of $250 for single wide and $450 for double wide homes. Brakemeier would like to prepay for lots to become compliant with zoning ordinances and he doesn’t always know what size a trailer is, but they don’t vary in size too much so a flat fee would be the easiest for everyone.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to change the fees structure for building permits, changing existing .25 cents per sq foot fee to be for all zoning areas of Morristown city limits, except RM and add RM structure for mobile homes to add permit fees of $250 for single wide and $450 for double wide homes.

 Liability Waiver form: Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statues 466.04. 

Resolution 2011-6 Work Compensation Coverage:

Motion by Karsten seconded by Voegele motion passes by resolution vote to cover the mayor and council under the work compensation program

Voting Yes: Karsten, Culhane, Voegele, and Hopman

Voting No: no one

 Absent: Lang 

Fire Relief: Leon Gregor went over the Fire Relief audit and the city will have a mandatory contribution in 2012 of $14,687. 

Revering presented the final estimate of $487.00 payable to Timm’s Trucking for the final payment on the storm sewer project.

Motion by Voegele seconded by Karsten motion carries to pay Timm’s Trucking the final payment of $487.00 for the storm sewer project. 

Revering presented a list of special assessments for the storm sewer project. The proposal assesses Xcel Energy and the surrounding home that benefit from the project. Revering would like to know if the council would like to proceed with the proposed assessments.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to table the discussion until the next meeting August 1, 2011and have Lang head up the conversation 

Division Street Trees: Some of the trees on Division Street are dead; Hopman has had several people ask what the city is going to do with them. Nordmeier stated that Bill Pye from the bank donated the trees and maybe someone should talk to him about them before making a decision to remove them. Karsten questioned if there was a warranty on the trees. A suggestion was made to take them out and replace them with planters for flowers. Nordmeier suggested capping the electricity off from those trees. Nordmeier will talk to Pye and see what his thoughts are on the trees. 

PeopleServices: Hopman will be talking with the attorney about the contract with PeopleServices; they are in violation of contract because they have not cleaned all sewers in town within the 5 year contract. If the contract is terminated we would need to hire someone with all the licenses to run the plant and to train Minske to run the plant. Minske does have a water license, so he could run the water side of the plant. Karsten questioned if we are obligated to continue with the contract because it was only for a one year extension ending August 31, 2011.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries that if interpretation of contract is, it does not officially end August 31, 2011 to authorize the attorney to send a letter to terminate the contract.

 Motion by Karsten seconded by Voegele motion carries to place an ad to hire a part time Class B wastewater person and who meets state guidelines requirements for our needs. 

Sidewalk on Franklin Street: Karsten questioned why there are steps on the sidewalk between 2nd street and 4th street on Franklin. Nordmeier stated it was because the county wouldn’t change it when they redid the road because of elevation and the cost associated with lowering it. The county received some state money so no one was assessed for the street repair. Karsten questioned if it could be changed. Nordmeier said it the cost would be excessive; there are water and sewer lines under there also. Revering agreed to do some research.

 Norman Ahlman has had his camper parked on his sidewalk for years. He has been informed that he needs to move it. 

Vargo’s have a sump pump hose across their sidewalk. It is a safety issue. Hopman will stop and talk to him about it. 

Claims and Accounts: there were some questions about the wholesale bill for police car repairs. Hopman would like all repairs to go to Minske firsts. He could decide if he can do them before taking the car to wholesale.

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion carries to pay the claims dated July 12, 2011 and June 24, 2011 and to pay the late claims dated July 12, 2011 except for the bill for Rice County Sheriff for $9843.75.   

Correspondence and Announcements

Impound lot: Miller from wholesale gave a printed proposal to the city which included a tow inside the city limits $45, storage per day $20, up to 30 days, abandonment per state guidelines will pertain after the 30 day period, unless other details are communicated and agreed upon by the city or police department and Wholesale Tire after the 30 day period. 

Voegele questioned the police schedule and if Peltier wants to work all the weekend hours 

Revering checked with the crack sealing company that did work last year and is not able to do it this year. 

Motion by Karsten seconded by Culhane motion unanimously carries to adjourn at 9:25 pm 

Next council meeting will be August 1, 2011 

Becky Kuball

City Clerk/Treasurer