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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 20, 2018
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker and Weidner
Absent: Councilmember Polehna
Staff present: City Administrator McCarty
City Attorney Nason
Police Chief Gannaway
Fire Chief Glaser
Community Development Director Turnblad
City Clerk Ward
City Clerk Wolf
Mayor Kozlowski noted this is City Clerk Ward's last City Council meeting after 22 years.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kozlowski led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Possible approval of the October 16, 2018 closed session minutes and the November 13, 2018 regular
and recessed meeting minutes
Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Weidner,to approve the minutes of
the October 16, 2018 closed session and the November 13, 2018 regular and recessed meeting.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS
Resolution 2018-250, Certificate of Appreciation Retirement—Diane Ward, City Clerk
Mayor Kozlowski presented a Certificate of Appreciation commending Diane Ward for her
dedication in serving the City and citizens of Stillwater faithfully, efficiently, ethically and
courteously for 221/2 years. He enumerated Ms. Ward's skills, thanked her for running the
elections so smoothly, and expressed great appreciation for all her contributions to city
government.
Ms. Ward shared her perspective of working in municipal government for 37 years with 22t/2
years being at Stillwater. She expressed that she will always be thankful for the opportunities,the
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coworkers and friends, election judges, residents and business owners that she has had the
pleasure to work with.
Councilmember Polehna called in from Montana on speaker phone to express his appreciation for
everything Ms. Ward has done for the Council and the City. City Councilmembers voiced their
esteem and gratitude.
Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Junker,to adopt Resolution 2018-
250, Certificate of Appreciation to Diane F. Ward.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
OPEN FORUM
There were no public comments.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator McCarty reminded the Council of a reception in City Clerk Ward's honor
November 30 at City Hall; the Truth in Taxation meeting December 4; and the League of
Minnesota Cities and Metro Cities regional meeting November 29 in Brooklyn Center. He
informed the Council that the new contract option for retiree health insurance, known as Senior
Gold, was well received at a meeting of retirees. He also advised that some of the tall light
standards Downtown will be cut off at 6 feet high by Xcel Energy in preparation for their removal
due to deterioration. City staff will work through alternatives with Xcel Energy.
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution 2018-251, Directing the Payment of Bills
Resolution 2018-252, approving Renewals of On-Sale, Off-Sale, Club, Wine, Wine With
Strong Beer, Sunday On-Sale, On-Sale 3.2%, Off-Sale 3.2%, Micro Brewer Off-Sale, Micro
Brewer Tap Room, Micro Brewer Tap Room Sunday Liquor Licenses And Tobacco
Licenses For 2019
Resolution 2018-253,resolution designating polling locations within the City of Stillwater,
Minnesota for 2019
Resolution 2018-254,renewal for Towing License for 2019
Resolution 2018-255, approving new solid waste, recycling and/or roll-off hauler licenses
Resolution 2018-256, adopting delinquent sewer charges Project No. 0001
Resolution 2018-257, adopting delinquent solid waste bill charges Project No. 0002
Resolution 2018-258, approval of 2019 medical and dental insurance rates
Resolution 2018-259, approving application to conduct off-site gambling American Legion
Post 48
Resolution 2018-260, approving the Officer/Partner change for the Ziggy's LLC, dba: Ziggy's
for the On-Sale & Sunday Liquor Licenses
Resolution 2018-261, approving Nationwide Retirement Solutions (NRS) 457(b)plan change in
the guaranteed minimum interest rate in the fixed annuity contract effective January 1, 2019
Motion by Councilmember Menikheim, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt the Consent
Agenda.
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Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
Possible approval of resolution appointing new Finance Director
City Administrator McCarty reported that following a recruitment and interview process, staff
recommends the appointment of Sharon Provos as Finance Director effective December 20,2018.
He stated Ms. Provos has been the Finance Director for Little Canada, Minnesota for the past six
years and has 20+ years of experience in municipal finance.
Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to adopt Resolution
2018-262, approving the appointment of Sharon Provos as the Finance Director for the City of
Stillwater effective December 20, 2018.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS
There were no communications/requests.
COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS
There were no Council request items.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to adjourn.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beth Wolf, City Cler
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Resolution 2018-250, Certificate of Appreciation to Diane F. Ward upon her retirement
effective November 30, 2018
Resolution 2018-251, Directing the Payment of Bills
Resolution 2018-252, approving Renewals of On-Sale, Off-Sale, Club, Wine, Wine With
Strong Beer, Sunday On-Sale, On-Sale 3.2%, Off-Sale 3.2%, Micro Brewer Off-Sale, Micro
Brewer Tap Room, Micro Brewer Tap Room Sunday Liquor Licenses And Tobacco
Licenses For 2019
Resolution 2018-253,resolution designating polling locations within the City of Stillwater,
Minnesota for 2019
Resolution 2018-254, renewal for Towing License for 2019
Resolution 2018-255, approving new solid waste, recycling and/or roll-off hauler licenses
Resolution 2018-256, adopting delinquent sewer charges Project No. 0001
Resolution 2018-257, adopting delinquent solid waste bill charges Project No. 0002
Resolution 2018-258, approval of 2019 medical and dental insurance rates
Resolution 2018-259, approving application to conduct off-site gambling American Legion
Post 48
Resolution 2018-260, approving the Officer/Partner change for the Ziggy's LLC, dba: Ziggy's
for the On-Sale & Sunday Liquor Licenses
Resolution 2018-261, approving Nationwide Retirement Solutions (NRS) 457(b)plan change in
the guaranteed minimum interest rate in the fixed annuity contract effective January 1, 2019
Resolution 2018-262, approving the appointment of Sharon Provos as the Finance Director for
the City of Stillwater effective December 20, 2018
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