Nashwauk City Council
August 9, 2011
Mayor Hendricks called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm in the council chambers
Members Present: Hendricks, Heyblom, Fragnito, Gangl
Members Absent: Marinaro
*Motion by Heyblom, seconded by Gangl to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2011 council meeting
Ayes all present—motion carried
*Motion by Gang, seconded by Fragnito to approve all bills signed and file the claims report as official record
Ayes all present—motion carried
City Departments:
Karen Calaguire-discussed hiring a new EMT Tiffany Bodin, has completed testing and passed internal items, recommend to hire
*Motion by Fragnito, seconded by Heyblom to hire Tiffany Bodin as and EMT for the Nashwauk Ambulance service
Ayes all present—motion carried
*Motion by Fragnito, seconded by Gangl to approve the communications as read
Ayes all present—motion carried
Discussed item 4 under new business: Dave Christy here from the county to discuss the closing of hwy 58, a resolution from the city is required when the county wants to remove a state highway. One step in the process of closing hwy 58 as per the Essar request for the air quality control requirements and the boundary issues. The earliest it would be presented to the county board would be in September and closing may be in the spring of next year. Gangl asked who would be responsible for the road that is closed. The county would still be responsible for the road and after construction it would be turned over to the city to maintain. During construction it’s required to be closed. Hendricks commented the road should be open but that it is a safety issue and he doesn’t want to stand in the way of the project. Heyblom asked how much of the road would be closed. It would be from the west end of the cemetery to just past Hilltop Road. Waiting for Essar to decide what needs to be closed, an easement would be needed to get to the tower. Heyblom suggested an exact portion of closure be identified. Agrees shouldn’t be closed until it needs to be. If the resolution isn’t passed MN DOT can implement a dispute issue and it would get closed by them so delaying it won’t have any effect on closure.
*Motion by Gangl, seconded by Fragnito to approve resolution 08-11 revoking county state aid highway 58
Ayes: Heyblom, Fragnito, Gangl, Hendricks Nay-none Motion carried
*Motion by Heyblom, seconded by Gangl to approve the consent agenda as follows:
1) Approve the following ESML invoices contingent upon PUC approval: RLK $2322.81,$6,705.00, $2,568.46, $1,636.25, $26,046.95; Lake States $11,905.29, Lakehead $183,102.30; Kelly Bay $625.00; Bryan Adams $14,703.18; Waukesha $530,947.35; Braun $4,278.00, 285.50, $1,963.37, $2,186.04; Scenic Range $59.50, $36.76; Construction Bulletin $101.50; RLK $3,859.29, $2,400.00, $2,720.71 $4,185.30; Black & Veatch $41,416.21; Sherner Power $13,250.00; T&R Electric $755.56; Jerry Mackey $1.215.00, $1,530.00, $450.00; Barr $292.50, Utility Systems $130,395.10
Ayes all present—motion carried
Discussed purchase of mapping system with Chamber-it was decided to get an ad and have city hall, the recreation center and the campground in the ad and on the map
*Motion by Heyblom, seconded by Fragnito to approve an add for the Nashwauk Chamber map at a cost of $100.00
Ayes all present—motion carried
Hendricks mentioned that he has met with Grand Rapids and would like to get together with the PUC and discuss getting involved in the mapping system that they are working on. There would be a monthly fee for the program. He will continue to meet with Grand Rapids and update on the progress
*Motion by Heyblom, seconded by Fragnito to approve resolution 07-11 for the lease agreement for the 2011 fire truck purchase
Ayes-Heyblom, Fragnito, Gangl, Hendricks Nay-none Motion carried
*Motion by Gangl, seconded by Fragnito to approve one day liquor application for Wizards Sports Bar & Grill on 8-20-11 at the recreation center, contingent upon receiving certificate of liability
Ayes all present—motion carried
*Motion by Heyblom, seconded by Gangl to approve partial pay estimate #3 to Hammerlund for the Corridor Utility Ext in the amount of $136,088.65 contingent upon PUC approval
Ayes all present—motion carried
*Motion by Gangl, seconded by Heyblom to approve change order #2 for the north 65 utility extension no change in amount, change in completion date by 20 days
Ayes all present—motion carried
*Motion by Heyblom, seconded by Fragnito to approve the transfer of land from Itasca County to the City of Nashwauk. Property to be used for industrial park purposes only
Ayes all present—motion carried
*Motion by Heyblom, seconded by Fragnito to allow the clerk to send letter to unions regarding contract negotiations
Ayes all present—motion carried
Hendricks discussed the lot at the corner of Central and 1st Street. Getting complaints of vehicles parked there, city running a used car lot, the lot is for extra parking for business in the area. A sign should be placed there noting no parking times and vehicles will be towed if in violation
And then police can enforce. Sign should say no parking from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m
*Motion by Heyblom, seconded by Gangl to adopt the 2:00 a.m. parking sign and place in the lot at corner of 1st and Central
Ayes all present—motion carried
Need to set a special meeting, had met with Mark Adams and he would like to do a presentation on the technology upgrades at the school.
Items for Special Meeting: Information on the land annexation, budget items and areas of negotiations, would like to meet with Dimich to help with contract any councilor may sit in.
Also would like to contact the PUC and see if they would be able to attend the Special Meeting to discuss any infrastructure projects that would be in conjunction with the city.
Hendricks asked for volunteers for the zoning committee and also for pony league football coaches
Set the special meeting for August 17, 2011 @4:30
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City Clerk