MAYER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 24, 2005

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M. BY ACTING MAYOR TAYLOR

PRESENT: Council Members McIntosh, Smith, Taylor and Haag, with Mayor Thomas arriving late.

STAFF: Administrator Murphy and Clerk Maetzold

ALSO PRESENT: Joe Duncan, Dave Martini, David Weidenfeller, Sheldon Swensen, Don Wachholz, Jim McPadden, Ardell Barlau, and Barb Splettstoeszer.

The Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE AGENDA

MOTION made by Council Member McIntosh with a second by Council Member Haag to approve the agenda of the January 24, 2005 meeting as presented. Motion Carried 4/0

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION was made by Council Member Smith with a second by Council Member McIntosh to approve the Consent Agenda as listed: Motion Carried 4/0.

  1. Approval of the minutes of the January 10th & 13th, 2005 meetings.
  2. Approval of Additional Claims for January 2005
  3. Approval of Final Pay Request Water Tower Sight Improvements in the amount of $2,410.00.
  4. Approval of Second Reading Ordinance Amendment No. 112 creating a Park Commission.

CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT

Joe Duncan and David Martini appeared before the Council for a review of the Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) prepared by Bolton & Menk, Inc., at the City’s request. This SWMP analyzes the effects of continued growth around the City on the existing municipal storm drainage system and is to ensure that the effects of growth are not detrimental to the area resources. This study attempts to consider the best fit scenario combining both regional and isolated localized development pond designs while constantly monitoring the ultimate effects on the affected downstream properties and resources. This report is a planning tool, which must make assumptions relative to types of developments, trends in growth, planning and zoning. As new development occurs it must be incorporated into the computerized model as part of the plan review process to ensure that this plan does not become outdated after the construction of the first few developments in and around the City.

Mayor Thomas arrives.

The capital improvement plan for this plan was reviewed. The funds for stormwater related improvements are separated into (1) the existing system and (2) the proposed development of a regional retention pond system. It is proposed that the City initiate a Storm Water Utility fee. This fee will be used to maintain the existing storm sewer system, as well as new development ponds and infiltration/filtration areas. Proposed development will include actual pond construction and may also include land acquisition costs.

The Mayer Storm Water Management Plan will be reviewed on a biennial basis. The review will ensure compliance with changing County, State and Federal regulations, as well as update the growth plan to incorporate new development information.

The County will meet this week to review this plan. Area charges for storm sewer and a storm water utility could help fund this plan. The City would also want the County to help find ways for funding. The Council would like to see a draft Storm Water Utility Ordinance at the next meeting as well as County comments of their review.

STAFF REPORTS:

  1. City Administration – Administrator Murphy presented a report of activities for December 27 through January 21st.
  2. Changed Time for EDA Public Hearing – Because the Council meetings now begin at 6:30 p.m., the time of the EDA Public Hearing has been changed to 7:00 p.m. on February 14, 2005 (a change from 7::45 p.m.).
  3. Water/Sewer – A MOTION was made by Council Member Taylor and seconded by Council Member Haag to sell an unused manual transfer switch to the City of New Germany at a cost of $1,000.00. Administrator Murphy will have authority to negotiate to $900.00. Motion Carried 5/0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Council Member Smith was appointed to attend the Fire Board Meeting January 31, 2005 7:00 p.m. at the Mayer Fire Station.

NEW BUSINESS:

EVERGREEN SANITATION

David Weidenfeller, representing a family owned business Evergreen Sanitation appeared before the Council to offer their services to the City. They would like to offer a premium service at a reasonable rate. They use only rear load trucks which are lighter and offer flexibility for pickups. They also offer weekly two sort recycling. They are the only company that processes all waste, land filling only incinerated ash. Options of service were reviewed. A MOTION was made by Council Member Taylor and seconded by Council Member McIntosh to have Administrator Murphy pursue further discussion with Evergreen Sanitation. Motion Carried 5/0

SHELDON SWENSON OF WASTE/MANAGEMENT

Sheldon Swenson, representing Waste Management appeared before the Council to ask for the same opportunity to review their contract with the City with Administration and staff. He wants the City to have all the facts before making a final decision for rubbish removal and recycling services. A MOTION was made by Council Member Taylor and seconded by Council Member Smith to have Administrator Murphy also pursue further discussion with Waste Management. Motion Carried 5/0

LMNC FIRE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY ISSUES

Mayor Thomas would like to have elected officials and Fire Department officers attend the LMNC workshop addressing Fire Department concerns and liability Issues. Administrator Murphy will register those available to attend.

COMMUNITY CENTER CHAIR REPLACEMENT

Clerk Maetzold displayed samples of used chairs available for purchase from Mayer Lumber. These chairs along with additional new chairs could replace the existing metal chairs at the Community Center. Funds have been budgeted this year for chair replacement. The matter was tabled for more investigation to determine whether the new chairs would stack with the used.

OTHER BUSINESS

SHERIFF’S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2004: The Carver County Sheriff’s report for December 2004 was reviewed.

MEETINGS: There will be a meeting with the Carver County Commissioners at Savage on February 3, 2005 at 7:00 a.m. that will discuss transportation issues within the County. Administrator Murphy and Mayor Thomas will attend.

ADJOURN

MOTION made by Council Member McIntosh with a second by Council Member Taylor to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Motion Carried 5/0

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Gerald W. Thomas, Mayor

Attest: ______

Lois A. Maetzold, City Clerk

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