Virginia City Council

VIRGINIA CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF VIRGINIA, MINNESOTA, JUNE 25, 2013

Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Virginia, Minnesota, was called to order by Mayor Russo at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall.

Roll Call:

Present: Councillors Cuffe, Littlewolf, Ralston, Baribeau, Sipola, Baranzelli, Mayor Russo - 7

Absent: None

Mayor Russo led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Moved by Sipola and supported by Baribeau to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows:

1. Approval/correction of minutes of Regular Meeting held June 11, 2013.

2. Adoption of Finance Resolution No. 13-012 – Schedule of Bills.

3. Approve Application and Permit for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Benedictine Health System Foundation, d/b/a St. Michael’s Foundation, for September 19, 2013, at the Miners Memorial Building.

Motion carried and Finance Resolution adopted unanimously.

Moved by Cuffe and supported by Littlewolf to adopt Resolution No. 13101, authorizing the sale of Lot 1, Block 2, Fairview Second Addition, to Becca Maki and Garrett Lamppa, in the amount of $15,000. Resolution adopted unanimously.

Councillor Ralston reported on the Finance Committee-of-the-Whole meeting held on June 11, 2013.

Moved by Ralston and supported by Sipola to adopt Resolution No. 13102, designating the City of Virginia’s December 31, 2012, General Fund Balances. Resolution adopted unanimously.

Moved by Ralston and supported by Littlewolf to form an Ad Hoc Committee, consisting of Councillors Sipola and Baribeau and Data Entry/HR Specialist Maegen Hunt, to review the outstanding accounts for the ambulance service, with the City Council to perform a review in six months. Motion carried.

Moved by Sipola and supported by Baribeau to delay sending out Resolution No. 13094, in support of the EA2 option to relocate Highway 53, until the most recent alternatives are reviewed.

Moved by Ralston and supported by Sipola to table the previous motion until the July 9, 2013, Finance Committee meeting. Motion carried.

Moved by Ralston and supported by Baribeau to authorize the Public Works Department to move forward with the installation of a storm sewer, catch basin and yard drain to alleviate the standing water issue in the 1000 block of 20th Street South, at an estimated cost of $12,000 for materials. Motion carried.

Moved by Ralston and supported by Littlewolf to authorize Rice Lake Construction to move forward with two changes to their contract for C.P. 7-11, Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project:

1. Add box to final clarifier outlet to reduce or eliminate the potential for vortex; inspect manhole D for leaks (estimated cost of $57,540.00).

2. Repair/replace manhole D, depending on inspection. Cost to be determined (estimated $30,000 - $40,000).

Motion carried.

Councillor Littlewolf reported on the Buildings and Grounds Committee held on June 25, 2013.

Moved by Sipola and supported by Baranzelli to move the property located at 1035 7th Avenue North to the top of the priority list for the demolition program, contingent upon the adjoining property owners obtaining ownership, completing the abatement process and disconnecting the utilities. Motion carried.

Moved by Littlewolf and supported by Sipola to set a Buildings/Grounds Committee meeting at 9 AM on August 27, 2013, to continue discussions on the proposed Housing Property Maintenance and Rental Code. Motion carried.

Councillor Cuffe reviewed information on the bill payment options that were discussed by the Public Utilities Finance Committee, as significant costs are being incurred with the use of credit cards to pay utility bills.

Councillor Baribeau stated the Minnesota Department of Transportation will hold another “Coffee and Conversation” gathering at 10 AM on July 9, 2013, to discuss the Highway 53 relocation project. Councillor Baribeau recommended that businesses that may be affected with the relocation of Highway 53 complete the survey that is being conducted through the McComb Group, Ltd. Survey information will be available at the City Clerk’s office.

Councillor Cuffe congratulated Officer Mike Gornick on his retirement from the Police Department.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:10 P.M., with the next regular City Council meeting to be held at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday July 16, 2013.

LOUIS J RUSSO

Mayor

(CORPORATE SEAL)

LOIS ROSKOSKI

City Clerk