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Home My WebLink About2014-12-02 CC MIN ater TIU 1INTNALACE OF MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 2, 2014 REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M. The 4:30 p.m. meeting was cancelled. REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Polehna called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Weidner,Kozlowski, Menikheim, Mayor Polehna Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator Hansen City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Harrison Police Chief Gannaway Fire Chief Glaser Community Development Director Turnblad Public Works Director Sanders City Clerk Ward PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Polehna led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of November 18, 2014 regular meeting minutes Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Kozlowski, to approve the November 18, 2014 regular meeting minutes. All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS There were no petitions, individuals, delegations or commendations. OPEN FORUM Officer Dan Young encouraged residents to donate Toys for Tots through Noon, December 18 with drop off locations at City Hall Front Desk, Police Department and Bremer Bank. City Council Meeting December 2, 2014 CONSENT AGENDA Resolution 2014-187, directing payment of bills Resolution 2014-188, adopting delinquent sewer charges Project No. 0001 Resolution 2014-189, adopting delinquent garbage charges Project No. 0002 Resolution 2014-190, approving Washington County Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement Resolution 2014-191, approving Neal Avenue Rain Garden Project Agreements Possible approval of Nelson Street Lift Station generator replacement Possible approval to purchase two IPads—Fire Department Resolution 2014-192, approving new On-Sale & Sunday Liquor License to Carbone's LLC, DBA: Lion's Main Resolution 2014-193, renewal of Towing License for 2015 Motion by Councilmember Menikheim, seconded by Councilmember Kozlowski, to adopt the Consent Agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Weidner, Kozlowski, Menikheim, Mayor Polehna Nays: None TRUTH IN TAXATION City Administrator Hansen conducted the Truth in Taxation meeting, presenting the 2015 proposed budget, operating revenues, operating expenditures, property tax revenue, property tax rate and significant 2015 budget impacts. Councilmember Weidner asked about the length of time that the increase for the Fire Station will be paid out,and City Administrator Hansen replied it is a 25-year issue.Finance Director Harrison added that the principal will be reduced over time. Councilmember Menikheim noted that City Administrator Hansen is a good teacher on budget issues. A member of the audience asked why her taxes increased 33%, and City Administrator Hansen replied that it is based on the increased valuation. He invited her to contact the Assessor's Office. Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to adopt Resolution 2014-194,adopting the Final Budget and the Commitment of Certain Revenue Sources for the Fiscal Year 2015. Ayes: Councilmembers Weidner, Kozlowski, Menikheim, Mayor Polehna Nays: None Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to adopt Resolution 2014-195, adopting the Final Tax Levy for the Year 2015. Ayes: Councilmembers Weidner, Kozlowski, Menikheim, Mayor Polehna Nays: None PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. Page 2 of 4 City Council Meeting December 2,2014 STAFF REPORTS Fire Chief Glaser reminded residents about winter fire safety and asked them to please shovel out hydrants. He reported that the Department received another grant from the Minnesota Historical Society for a historical display for the fire station. Grants now total $20,000. City Clerk Ward reminded the Council of the special meeting set for 4:30 p.m.December 9. Also, the application for appointment of Ward 2 Councilmember is on the web site and due Noon, Monday, Decembre 29, 2014.. Community Development Director Turnblad requested a work session be scheduled to discuss the Barge Terminal property plan at 4:30 p.m., December 16. Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Kozlowski, to have a workshop at 4:30 p.m., December 16. All in favor. Community Development Director Turnblad mentioned that Thursday night at the Library, the public is invited to view the series of podcasts for the South Hill Walking Tour. Mayor Polehna pointed out that, due to Finance Director Harrison,the City received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2013. This is the 24th such award the City has received. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Possible approval of recommendation for the naming of the park (Stillwater Barge property) (Continued from 11/17/14 meeting) Community Development Director Turnblad explained that the Park Name Selection Committee met in person to discuss the six candidate names. They decided on Bridgeview Park, the same name recommended previously. Motion by Councilmember Menikheim, seconded by Councilmember Weidner,to adopt Resolution 2014-196, naming the former Barge Terminal Property"Bridgeview Park." Ayes: Councilmembers Weidner, Kozlowski, Menikheim, Mayor Polehna Nays: None NEW BUSINESS Review of Log Jam Days and contract for 2015 Community Development Director Turnblad stated the City's review of the Log Jam event was completed by the City's Event Coordinator on August 5. City staff met with The Locals on November 17 to discuss the review and their final invoice for City services. During that meeting it was mentioned by both The Locals and City staff, that the current contract for the Log Jam event ought to be revised for 2015. Staff asked The Locals to write the revisions they would like to see and submit them to the City for consideration. Staff requests permission to proceed with contract revision negotiations. If the Council grants permission,a draft of the revised contract will be brought to the Council at a future meeting. Councilmember Menikheim asked if the evaluation of the 2014 event should be reviewed before making a decision to continue negotiations for 2015. He would like to review the evaluation with the City Event Coordinator present. Page 3 of 4 City Council Meeting December 2, 2014 Council consensus was that the Community Development Director, another staff member, and Councilmembers Menikheim and Kozlowski would participate in the review, along with The Locals and Event Coordinator Eastman. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Weidner asked Public Works Director Sanders about completion of the restroom in Lowell Park. Public Works Director Sanders responded that in the next two weeks, the metal roof will be placed, inside work will continue, and exterior brickwork will be done next spring. It should be open by Memorial Day. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Menikheim, seconded by Councilmember Kozlowski, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. All in favor. Mich el Polehna, Mayor ATTEST: "Cleee:/ze r Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2014-187, directing payment of bills Resolution 2014-188, adopting delinquent sewer charges Project No. 0001 Resolution 2014-189, adopting delinquent garbage charges Project No. 0002 Resolution 2014-190, approving Washington County Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement Resolution 2014-191, approving Neal Avenue Rain Garden Project Agreements Resolution 2014-192, approving new On-Sale & Sunday Liquor License to Carbone's LLC, DBA: Lion's Main Resolution 2014-193, renewal of Towing License for 2015 Resolution 2014-194, adopting the Final Budget and the Commitment of Certain Revenue Sources for the Fiscal Year 2015 Resolution 2014-195, adopting the Final Tax Levy for the Year 2015 Resolution 2014-196, naming the former Barge Terminal Property"Bridgeview Park" Page 4 of 4