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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-28 CC MIN I'Water 711E 11NTNâ–șLACE OF MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 28,2014 REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M. Mayor Harycki called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Menikheim, Kozlowski, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Harycki Staff present: City Administrator Hansen City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Turnblad Police Chief Gannaway Fire Chief Glaser Public Works Director Sanders Finance Director Harrison City Clerk Ward PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Harycki led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. STAFF REPORTS Police Chief Gannaway stated that extra staff will be available on Halloween and recommended bright clothing, flashlight and leaving lights on for safety Halloween, however in the past it has not been an issue. Community Development Director Turnblad informed the Council that a public information meeting on the Stillwater Barge property will be held at the Library,November 17 from 6-8 p.m. Public Works Director Sanders that the parks will be closed as of Friday, October 31. He also provided an update on the restroom project and parking lot construction. Councilmember Polehna provided an update on the Naming of the Park Contest that six names (Bridgeview Park, Lift Bridge Park, Sawmill Park, Loggers Park, Mill Park and Riverfront Park) were chosen by the Park Board and recommended that a committee be formed consisting of Rob McGarry of the Parks Board and chairs ofHPC & Planning Commission along with a staff member &two members of Council. Council consensus that Councilmember Menikheim and Polehna be Council representatives and have the chairpersons serve or appoint someone for the committee. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Polehna,to approve the September 16 and October 21, 2014 Executive Session and October 23, 2014 Special Meeting minutes. All in favor. City Council Meeting October 28, 2014 OPEN FORUM No public comments. CONSENT AGENDA Resolution 2014-177, directing payment of bills Resolution 2014-178, approving agreement with Washington County for Landscaping of Manning Avenue Possible approval to purchase replacement vehicle for Community Development Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, seconded by Councilmember Weidner, to adopt the Consent Agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Kozlowski, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Harycki Nays: None PUBLIC HEARINGS No Public Hearings UNFINISHED BUSINESS No Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESS Summer Tuesdays request for invoice reduction Community Development Director Turnblad reviewed the parking fee reduction request to $624 instead of$936, received from Cory Buettner, Summer Tuesdays. He stated that due to flooding in North Lowell Park during four of the Summer Tuesday event dates,26 spaces in Lot 2 needed to be used as an alternate location for some of the activities. He stated that Mr. Buettner presented this request to the Downtown Parking Commission and they recommended that Council approve the change. Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, seconded by Councilmember Polehna to approve the request for the reduction from$936 to $624 for the lot use. All in favor. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Kozlowski inquired about the Downtown Parking restrictions. Public Works Director Sanders stated that it would be on the November 18th agenda. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Councilmember Menikheim, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adjourn the meeting at 4:43 p.m. to executive session for labor negotiations. All in favor. Micha 1 Polehna, Mayor Page 2 of 3 City Council Meeting October 28, 2014 ATTEST: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2014-177, directing payment of bills Resolution 2014-178, approving agreement with Washington County for Landscaping of Manning Avenue RECESSED MEETING CANCELLED 7:00 P.M. Page 3 of 3