MINUTES
ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL
June 3, 2013
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a regular meeting on June 3, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Young called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
City Council Present: Councilmember’s Jonas, Gunnarson, Hastings, Burd and Mayor Young. Absent: None. Also present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Public Works Director Joe Haller, Police Chief Jeff Herr, Fire Chief Brian Haag, Shannon Sweeney, members of the public and the Annandale Advocate
SET AGENDA: The following items were added to the agenda: 4A- 1922 Building Reuse Study Update, 4B- Tim Frei with Annandale Roadhouse, 9J- Well Agreement with School and 9K- Sunday Liquor for Reichels. A motion was made by Burd and seconded by Hastings, to adopt the agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Hastings and seconded by Burd, to approve the Minutes of the May 6, 2013 Board of Review and May 6, 2013 Council meetings as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
AUDITING CLAIMS: A motion was made by Burd and seconded by Jonas to approve the claims: check numbers 45962-45969, 46002-46018 and 46046-46099 along with payroll check numbers 45970-46001 and 46019-46045. Checks 44291 and 45853 were voided. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Young requested the Council consider Item D. under New Business.
Resolution Appointing Part Time Officer- Derek Griggs- A motion was made by Gunnarson and seconded by Burd to approve Resolution 13-14 Appointing Part Time Officer Derek Griggs. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Burd, Jonas, Gunnarson, Hastings and Young. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 13-14 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Chief Herr administered the Oath for Officer Derek Griggs.
VISITORS:
1922 Building Reuse Study Update- Laura Hood-Beckman provided an update to Council on the Reuse Study for the 1922 Building. A public meeting will be held on June 18th at 7pm to gather input from the public.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Tax Abatement Hearing- Dingmann Project- Mayor Young closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing regarding tax abatement for the Dingmann Project. Consultant Shannon Sweeney provided an overview of the proposed tax abatement the city could use to recoup cost of utility extensions and land discounts related to the Dingmann Marine Project. There was no input from the public. Mayor Young reopened the regular meeting.
Resolution 13-11 Approving Property Tax Abatement- A motion was made by Jonas and seconded by Hastings to approve Resolution 13-11 Approving Property Tax Abatement. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Burd, Jonas, Gunnarson, Hastings and Young. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 13-11 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
CITIZEN’S FORUM:
There was no public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Burd and seconded by Hastings, to approve Consent Agenda as presented:
Police, Finance, Fire, Deputy Registrar –April Reports, Employment Anniversaries/Step Increases, Fund Transfer/Closures, Pay Estimates, Park Commission minutes, Library Board Minutes and Meeting Information, Lawful Gambling Application for Conservation Club, Lawful Gambling Application for Boy Scouts. The motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Request to consider improvement of Basswood- Residents Jeff Harkman and Kathy Peterson were present to voice concerns over the condition of Basswood. A motion was made by Hastings and seconded by Jonas to approve Resolution 13-12 Ordering a Feasibility Study for the Basswood Improvement. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Burd, Jonas, Gunnarson, Hastings and Young. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 13-12 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
TIF 12 Assignment- A motion was made by Jonas and seconded by Burd to approve the TIF 12 Assignment to Paul Kostelecky as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
Resolution Approving Purchase of Park Equipment- A motion was made by Jonas and seconded by Hastings to approve Resolution 13-13 Purchasing Park Equipment. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Burd, Jonas, Hastings and Young. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Gunnarson. Resolution 13-13 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 1-abstain vote.
Disposal of Surplus Equipment- A motion was made by Burd and seconded by Jonas to approve the disposal of radio units removed from the city’s watertower. The motion carried unanimously.
Equipment Rate Schedule for Public Works- A motion was made by Jonas and seconded by Hastings to approve the Equipment Rate Schedule for Public Works. The motion carried unanimously.
Removal of Tree- Haller informed the Council that a tree located in the Municipal Park poses a threat to safety. The size of the tree requires the City to contract for the removal for liability reasons. Two quotes were presented to Council. A motion was made by Burd and seconded by Hastings to approve the quote from Dehn Tree C. in the amount of $2200 for the removal of tree at the Municipal Park. The motion carried unanimously.
Budget Plan Agreement- A motion was made by Gunnarson and seconded by Burd to approve the budget plan agreement for use with the City’s utility billing. The motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance for Background Checks- A motion was made by Jonas and seconded by Hastings to approve Ordinance 337 Relating to Criminal History Background for Application for City Employment and Licenses. The motion carried unanimously.
Well Agreement with school- The well committee met with school representative and are recommending the city allow the construction of a well for irrigation purposes if the school builds the well to the City’s specification and enters into an agreement allowing for city oversight of the well. A motion was made by Gunnarson and seconded by Burd to approve the Well Agreement with the school. The motion carried unanimously.
Reichels Sunday Liquor License- Motion was made by Burd and seconded by Hastings to approve Sunday Liquor for Reichels Catering. The motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS:
There were no mayor or council reports
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Gunnarson, seconded by Young, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Marlene A. Young, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator/Clerk
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