Meeting
Minutes of the
Wednesday,
May 3, 2012
Regular
City Council
Item #1- Call to Order / Pledge of
Allegiance
Meeting was
called to order at 6:34 pm. All present recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Members Present:
Jim Hemmesch, Mike Mathiasen, Tim Paczkowski, Jeff Mackedanz, Scott Kron
Also
Attending: Martin Bode, City Administrator; Adam Ripple, City Attorney; Randy
Jenniges, City Engineer; Chad Vogt; Pat Evans; Tammy Paczkowski-Cold Spring
Record, Aaron Cheeley -local Channel 10 videographer.
Item #2-Approval of Agenda
Mayor
Hemmesch asked if there were any additions or corrections to the agenda.
Motion
made by Councilor Kron to Approve Agenda, seconded by Mackedanz. Passed unanimously.
Item #3- Approval of the Meeting Minutes
of April 4, 2012 (Regular and Workshop)
Mayor
Hemmesch asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the April 4, 2012 City Council
meeting/workshop.
A council
member would like the minutes to reflect a more detailed account of the
discussions; how and why the council makes their decision or why the item is
brought to the meeting. (No action taken).
Motion
made by Councilor Mathiasen to approve meeting minutes, seconded by Paczkowski. Passed unanimously.
Item #4-Consent Agenda
Mayor Hemmesch
asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda
Approval of
Claims Paid
Resolution 133-12-
Approval of 2011 Year End and April 2012 Journal Entries
Resolution 134-12-Approval
of Knights of
Resolution
135-12- Approval of Contract with Center Point Energy for services at Glacial
Lake Pavilion
Resolution 137-12-
Motion
made by Councilor Paczkowski, to approve Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilor Mackedanz.
Councilor Kron abstained Passed 4-0.
Item #5-Presentations and Action Items – None
at this time
Item #6
Pat gave
overview of events schedule. Highlighted
some new items;
·
BMX
Bike show
·
5k
race – will need road closure for about 3-4 hours for the event
·
Flea
Market at Arena
·
Education
demonstration of Building a functional Robot
·
Quilt
Auction
·
Button
cost this year $4.00. Funds are low this year so they decided to raise the cost
of the button $1.00.
Pat requested
that the Council think about waiving the Arena rental fee of $600.00. The money earned at the flea market is going
to City of
Resolution 136-12 Authorization of Use of City Resources
& Personnel in Conjunction with River Lake Days w/ Appendix A – Provision
of Municipal Resources for 2012 RLD Festival and w/ Appendix B – Authorizations
and Stipulations for 2012 RLD Festival; with the understanding that additional
streets for 5k will be worked out with City Administrator, Fire Chief and
Police Chief.
Motion
made by Councilor Kron, to approve Resolution 136-12, seconded by Councilor Mackedanz. Passed unanimously
Item
Pat reported
the Committee’s Concerns:
·
The
condition of the sidewalk
·
The
electrical poles in the way
·
Not
as much Handicap parking as there should be.
Recommendations
by the Committee:
·
18
poles put on main street
·
No
bumpouts
·
Fundraising
Events: to pay for poles beyond what city has budgeted: ideas shared - flea market,
sponsor a pole, etc.
Item #8- City Engineer Report – Randy
Jenniges.
Randy
reported that he submitted the PFA Application for Main Street Project and the
other streets projects included with the plan. He stated that he really is after low interest
loans as there is little to no grant funds available. Randy said it looks favorable.
Item #9-Water/Wastewater Operator Report –
Written report submitted by Greg Stang
Administrator
Bode reported that Greg had received verbal quotes for painting the old
watertower of $22,000.00
Lettering: $4,500.00
Recoat the Interior
$15,000.00
People-service is asking the Council to consider demolishing the water tower
instead of continuing to maintain the tower.
They told Administrator that this water tower is not required to
maintain service to the City of
Item #10-City Attorney Report- Adam Ripple
Consideration of Ordinance 2012-103 Adding City Code Section 12-15
Regarding Prohibition of Outdoor Solid Fuel Heating Devices (wood burning
stoves not attached to the homes).
Council asked about those who might be annexed in and have such a
heating device. City Attorney explained
that Legal non conformity- (for those who may have an existing device can still
be regulated) they must meet the requirements.
Motion
made by Councilor Kron, to approve Ordinance 2012-103, seconded by Mackedanz. Passed unanimously
Consideration of Ordinance 2012-104 Amending City Code Chapter 4
Alcoholic Beverages
1. Caterers license – this is to
attempt to tackle the abusive practices by those who are using their caterers’
license to get around the liquor license.
We need to ensure the City is doing its job regulating the liquor
license and not create any undue hardship for current Businesses.
2. Public Consumption on public property
There really are no restrictions (City Code) on consumption on
street/sidewalk drinking. The state has
that all parts of the liquor license premise must be contiguous.
Adam outlined some considerations:
Consider a better definition of “premises”.
State law doesn’t have a good definition.
Seasonal Outdoor Sales - the City has an obligation to set up licensing
scheme that does not contribute to underage consumption. Typically how cities address this is to impose
a barrier (wall, fence) which restricts access to open outdoor area, this way
patrons must go thru the bar to gain access.
3. Proper Description of liquor license Premise: Administrator Bode gave
a copy of this ordinance to the affected bar owners. All three are to submit a detailed site
plan with their liquor license. Administrator
Bode reported that the state liquor agency told him that what is covered by the
liquor license is the premise that is define on the license.
Due to the fact
that there are no bar owners present and the Council would like to hear what
they have to say, hear their plans and how this will affect their business,
Mayor Hemmesch requested that Ordinance
2012-104 be tabled to Council Workshop May 17, 2012
Items to be
discussed at the workshop:
Hear from the
Bar owners, (question or comments)
Get a detailed
Premise description of the Property included with the liquor license
application
The Council will look at a specific definition of the “Premise” and not
just the address of the property.
Item #11- Fire Department Report – Mayor Hemmesch gave report
§
Calls for April
Rescues: Medical 7
Fires: 0
§
Training Coming Up:
House Burn Saturday May 5 7:30am
§
They Attended a class at Paynesville Ambulance
service to keep up our medical protocols.
§
Grant: Received Center Point Energy Grant for $1,725.00
for specialized equipment for
confined space rescue.
§
May Fundraiser:
May 20th Grilled Chicken dinner. 4:00 – 7:30pm
§
Replacement of Truck- the truck has been
ordered. Yarmon Ford was the lowest
responsible bid.
Item #12
Council Reports
EDA – Mike
reported
§
Working with the
§
Tower Acres has not been finalized- still in
negotiation
§
Music in the Park – starting on the 29th
7:00pm at
§
Next EDA Meeting – May 21st 6:00 pm at
Maintenance Shed
Planning
Commission-no report
Parks/Rocori
Trail – Tim reported
Rocori Trails:
·
Land was acquired
·
Bids will be coming out May 15th,
section #1 – from here to shell station
·
Cold Spring will be taking care of the issues with assessments,
etc.
·
It is Important to clarify to the residents that
the trail (s) is really part of two different projects.
·
Rocori Trails – is from 178 to Kiess gas station.
·
Glacial Lakes Trail –
·
DNR has bumped our section of the Glacial Lakes Trail
at least one year.
Parks:
·
League of MN Cities told we have to put bouys out
at lions park.
·
Kevin is working on putting together a park board.
·
Richmond Royals will be hosting a Regional
Tournament over 2 week-ends. There will
be some repairs that need to be done before the tournament.
·
·
Rely for Life – June 1st Midnight walk
Aaron is at the end of his contract.
A subcommittee was formed to handle the negotiation of the contract.
3 New cameras were purchased. Old
cameras went to the High School, and Aaron (cable) kept 2 to continue using.
Item #14-
Purchase Requisitions
1. New
Will finalize where
the funds will be coming from, Richmond Royals, City of
2. Buoys- swimming beach at
3. 2012-2013 MN Assoc of Small Cities dues – $ 789.90 - they are the group that lobbies for cities
that are smaller than 5000 people.
Discussion was held regarding the benefit to being part of this group.
A Motion was Made to Approve the Purchase
Requisitions of the flag pole and buoys and not the dues by Councilor Paczkowski,
Second by Councilor Mackedanz. Motion
Passed Unanimously.
Item #15-
Other Matters of Concern and Related Matters
Review Ordances regulating
domestic and nondomestic animals.
Licensing of Cats – Complaints by residents that Cats are roaming in
and out of yards. Administrator Bode
stated that Licensing cats would be a burden on the staff and Licensing probably
will not address this the issue of the roaming. The City does have an ordinance
for animals running at large, that would address this. The City may have a few
options: 1. Could contract with area shelters and City staff could start
picking them up. Or Could have City staff pick them up and keep them in
cages. No action taken at this time, tabled until
next workshop.
June 9th – Heart of MN Fishing Contest Get your buttons
Next Council
Meeting: Workshop May 17th 2012
Item #16 Adjournment
Mayor
Hemmesch asked if there were any additional items for the Council to
consider. Hearing no further comments,
he asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
A Motion was Made to Adjourn by Councilor
Paczkowski, Second by Councilor Mackedanz.
Motion Passed Unanimously.
Mayor
Hemmesch declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Martin M.
Bode
Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer