M1Rainville made a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor; motion carried.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017
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One-line summary
Council approved a resubdivision request, directed staff to seek culvert replacement bids and plan future culvert budgeting, approved a dust control contract, approved a park building roof replacement, approved a City Hall HVAC replacement proposal, set rules for Farmers Market purchases, and approved a year-round porta-potty plan for Nowthen Memorial Park.
14 items as recorded in the packet and minutes.
agendaApprove/amend the meeting agenda
Rainville requested moving Consent Agenda item #1.6 to Council item #b, and Reighard requested moving Consent Agenda item #1.5 to Council item #c, then council approved the agenda as amended.
1Sheriff's Report
Lt. Wayne Heath provided April 2017 sheriff services report and reminded residents about locking vehicles and watching for pedestrians.
2Floor Items
Resident Dan Williams asked about adding signage for Nowthen Memorial Park and Twin Lakes Park and wanted direction on whether to go to Park and Rec. Committee or Council.
3aPlanning & Zoning: Sheldon/McCoy resubdivision
Request to resubdivide two existing parcels to redefine the parcel boundary and correct an error from 2002.
3bPlanning & Zoning: Code Enforcement - Request for Council Direction
Curt Anderson public nuisance/motorized vehicle use and Scott Halldorson property compliance update; both noted as discussed at workshop with no further action necessary.
4aMaintenance Dept: Request bids to replace culverts
Direct staff to go out for bids to hire contractor to remove/install 5-6 culverts, with option to rent equipment and do work cheaper; also directed future budget process to include list of culverts expected to be replaced and estimates.
4bMaintenance Dept: Approve Dust Control Bid
Approved dust control bid from Northern Salt Incorporated; discussion included concerns about process and whether to use closed bids; vote recorded as four in favor and Rainville opposed.
4cMaintenance Dept: Replace storage garage roof (Nowthen Memorial Park Building roof)
Approved replacement of roof with specified metal panel roof, color to match current pavilion, not to exceed $4,500.
5Consent Agenda
Consent agenda included: approve April 6 workshop and April 11 meeting minutes; financial report; approve audited bills claim #177 through #220 plus net distribution reports; approve liability coverage waiver form; and RCA items 1.5 and 1.6 moved for discussion; RCA use of golf carts and temporary road closure (199th & Iguana).
Approved as a group with removal of items 1.5 and 1.6 for discussion.
6aCouncil Items: City Hall HVAC replacement system
Approved proposal #3223260 from Air Comfort to replace both furnaces, replace existing air conditioner, and install new air conditioner for the kitchen; vote recorded as three in favor and Reighard and Bettinger opposed.
6bCouncil Items: Farmers Market budget and donation of a weather radio
Approved amended RCA allowing purchases by city employees via city credit card with Market Manager providing details and documentation; also refers to Farmers Market budget and donation of a weather radio.
6cCouncil Items: Temporary porta-potty at Nowthen Memorial Park
Approved city-paid porta-potty year round near outfield; replace with ADA unit and move to ice skating rink location in winter.
7Introduction of New Items
No new items were presented.
adjournmentAdjournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
Sheldon/McCoy resubdivision (9300 and 9228 195th Ave)
Council approved Cory and Hailey Sheldon’s and Tim McCoy’s request to resubdivide two existing parcels to redefine the boundary between them and correct a 2002 error, following the recommendation of the City Planner and Planning and Zoning Commission.
Agenda: 3a. Motions: M2. Speakers: Rainville, Bettinger.
Culvert replacement planning and bidding
Council directed staff to go out for bids for a contractor to remove and install 5–6 culverts in 2017 (while also considering renting equipment to do the work cheaper), and also directed that starting with the fiscal year 2018 budgeting process the Maintenance Supervisor annually provide a list of culverts expected to be replaced the following year along with cost estimates to help the council plan maintenance costs.
Agenda: 4a. Motions: M3, M4. Speakers: Breyen, Rainville, Bettinger, Reighard, Pilon.
Dust control contract and road preparation planning
Council approved the 2017 dust control bid from Northern Salt Incorporated for $23,316.48, with Rainville voting no; after discussion about how the bid process was handled, the council also directed (by amended motion) that Glaze present road preparation plans for dust control and graveling.
Agenda: 4b. Motions: M5, M6. Speakers: Breyen, Bettinger, Rainville, Reighard, Pilon.
Nowthen Memorial Park building roof replacement
Council approved replacing the Nowthen Memorial Park Building roof with a specified Metal Sales pro-panel roof, not to exceed $4,500, and later the claims list in the minutes shows a $2,250.00 down payment for the roof replacement.
Agenda: 4c. Motions: M7. Speakers: Breyen, Bettinger.
City Hall HVAC replacement (Air Comfort)
After discussion about the city’s bidding process and cost comparisons, council approved proposal #3223260 from Air Comfort to replace both furnaces, replace the existing air conditioner, and install a new air conditioner for the kitchen; the vote was three in favor with Reighard and Bettinger opposed, and the claims list shows an Air Comfort payment of $14,625.42 for replacing two furnaces and two air conditioners.
Agenda: 6a. Motions: M9. Speakers: Breyen, Rainville, Reighard, Bettinger, Pilon.
Farmers Market purchasing rules (budget and weather radio donation)
Council approved an amended Farmers Market RCA that allows items to be purchased by city employees via the city’s credit card, requires the Market Manager to provide a detailed description of needed products and documentation, allows certain items to be billed directly to the city, and requires the Market Manager to inform the City Clerk and provide documentation; the item also referenced approval of the Farmers Market budget and a donation of a weather radio.
Agenda: 6b. Motions: M10. Speakers: Rainville, Pilon, Reighard.
Year-round porta-potty plan for Nowthen Memorial Park and ice rink ADA needs
Council approved having the city supply and pay for a porta-potty year round near the end of the outfield south of the basketball courts, with it replaced by an ADA unit and moved to the ice skating rink location in winter; discussion included whether the church should handle porta-potty rental for two months and comments about ADA requirements for the ice rink.
Agenda: 6c. Motions: M11. Speakers: Reighard, Bettinger, Rainville.
Park signage request (Nowthen Memorial Park and Twin Lakes Park)
A resident, Dan Williams, raised that there is no signage for the parks and asked for council direction on how to move forward, including whether to bring it to the Park and Rec. Committee or the council; the minutes record discussion but no action taken at this meeting.
Agenda: 2. Speakers: Dan Williams.
12 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1Rainville made a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor; motion carried.
M2Rainville made a motion to approve the request by Cory & Hailey Sheldon of 9300 195th Ave and Tim McCoy of 9228 195th Ave for a resubdivision of two existing parcels, as recommended by the City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor; motion carried.
M3Breyen made a motion to approve the Request for Council Action to direct staff to go out for bids to hire a contractor to remove and install 5-6 culverts this year and if the City can rent the equipment and do the work cheaper, that option be pursued; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor; motion carried.
M4Rainville made a motion that starting with the 2017 budget process for fiscal year 2018, that the Council directs the Maintenance Supervisor, each year as part of the budgeting process, to provide a list of culverts expected to be replaced in the following year and the estimates to do so; Breyen seconded.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen
All in favor of Rainville's motion; motion carried.
M5Breyen made a motion to approve the dust control bid from Northern Salt Incorporated in the amount of $23,316.48; Bettinger seconded.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Bettinger
M6Rainville amended her motion to direct Glaze to present road preparation plans for dust control and graveling; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon
All in favor; motion carried.
M7Breyen made a motion to approve the replacement of the Nowthen Memorial Park Building roof with a Metal Sales, 29 gauge, pro-panel, exposed fastener ag panel roof for an amount not to exceed $4,500, with a color that matches the current color of the park pavilion; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor; motion carried.
M8Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, with the removal of items 1.5 and 1.6 for discussion purposes; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor; motion carried.
M9Breyen made a motion to approve proposal #3223260 from Air Comfort to replace both furnaces, replace the existing air conditioner and install a new air conditioner for the kitchen; Rainville seconded.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
M10Rainville submitted and made a motion to approve the amended RCA to include allow for items to be purchased by city employees via the cities credit card. Market Manager is responsible for providing in a timely manner a detailed description of required product including pictures, website documents. Allow or items to be billed to the city verses reimbursing the Market Manager i.e. advertising. Marketing Manager to inform the City Clerk of the purchase and provide documentation as necessary; Pilon seconded.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon
All in favor; motion carried.
M11Reighard made a motion for the City to supply and pay for a porta-potty, year round to be used at the end of the out field, just south of the basketball courts and replaced with an ADA unit and moved to the location of the ice skating rink in the winter; Bettinger seconded.
moved by Reighard, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor; motion carried.
M12Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon
All in favor; motion carried.
Each figure links back to the document it came from. When the council voted on the amount, the motion is shown.
F1
Approved dust control bid from Northern Salt Incorporated.
contract
$23,316.48
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F2
Approved replacement of the Nowthen Memorial Park Building roof, amount not to exceed $4,500.
expenditure
$4,500
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F3
Claims history item: Diversified Metal / Roofing Company, Park Building - Roof Replacement - down payment (Claim #221).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$2,250
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Council approval status: not yet on record.
F4
Claims history item: Air Comfort, Replace Funaces (2) and Air Conditioner (2) at City Hall (Claim #223).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$14,625.42
outflow
F5
Claims history item: Christin Siwek, Office/City Hall Cleaning (Claim #222).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$149.5
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F6
Claims history item: Christin Siwek, Office/City Hall Cleaning (Claim #224).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$149.5
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F7
Claims history item: Eric Madson, Phone Stipend (Claim #225).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$40
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F8
Claims history item: Joseph Glaze, Phone Stipend (Claim #226).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$40
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F9
Claims history item: McFOA Region 4, Training (Claim #227).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$15
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F10
Claims history item: Petty Cash/City of Nowthen, Petty Cash Reimbursement (Claim #228).
reimbursement · Claims History (selected claims)
$244.5
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F11
Claims history item: Barthold, Inc., Recycling Hauling (Claim #229).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$495
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F12
Claims history item: Beaudry Oil & Services, Inc., Diesel Fuel (Claim #230).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$3,036.6
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F13
Claims history item: Blaine Brothers Inc., Dump Truck Parts (Claim #231).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$233.3
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F14
Claims history item: Cardmember Service, Park-Office supplies, mower parts (Claim #232).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$447.86
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F15
Claims history item: Century Link, Phone/internet (Claim #237).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$205.72
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F16
Claims history item: Century Link Communications LLC, Fire Station Long Distance (Claim #238).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$2.2
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F17
Claims history item: City of Ramsey, Contracted Fire Services - April 2017 (Claim #235).
contract · Claims History (selected claims)
$541
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F18
Claims history item: Connexus Energy, Electric (Claim #233).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$748.05
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F19
Claims history item: Couri & Ruppe, P.L.L.P., Attorney Fees (Claim #236).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$742.5
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F20
Claims history item: Crawford's Equipment Inc, Lawnmower Parts & Repair (Claim #234).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$1,857.65
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F21
Claims history item: de lage landen, Copier Lease (Claim #239).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$299.74
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F22
Claims history item: DTB Management LLC, Excavation Cost to replace Javis Culvert (Claim #241).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$3,100
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F23
Claims history item: Embedded Systems, Inc., 6 month siren maintenance fee (Claim #242).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$263.58
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F24
Claims history item: Finken Water Centers, Water Cooler (Claim #244).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$62.16
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F25
Claims history item: First State Tire Recycling, Tires for recycling (Claim #240).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$736.46
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F26
Claims history item: G&K Services, Uniforms/Mats (Claim #245).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$201.9
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F27
Claims history item: Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc., Engineering Fees (Claim #246).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$208.75
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F28
Claims history item: Jimmys Jonnys, Toilet Rental Recycling Center (Claim #247).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$83
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F29
Claims history item: JRs Appliance Disposal, Inc., Recycling Hauling (Claim #248).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$4,135
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F30
Claims history item: Lawson Products, Inc., Shop supplies (Claim #249).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$312.42
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F31
Claims history item: Martie's Farm Service, Inc., Javis Street culvert repair supplies (Claim #251).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$255.6
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F32
Claims history item: MCFOA, MCFOA Membership Fee (Claim #255).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$40
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F33
Claims history item: Menards, Supplies (Claim #252).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$154.86
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F34
Claims history item: Metro Sales, Copies contract (Claim #250).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$1,112.86
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F35
Claims history item: MN Department of Labor and Industry, 1st Qtr 2017 Surcharge Report (Claim #253).
fee · Claims History (selected claims)
$673.86
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F36
Claims history item: Momentum Enterprises, Mattress Recycling (Claim #243).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$745
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F37
Claims history item: Mork Well Co. Inc., Test well pump - failed water test at City Hall (Claim #254).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$696.5
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F38
Claims history item: NAPA Auto Parts, Lawnmower parts (Claim #256).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$235.47
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F39
Claims history item: Neopost USA Inc., Postage Meter Rental (Claim #267).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$243.3
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F40
Claims history item: Plaisted Companies Inc., Gravel - Xenon South (Claim #257).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$10,696.22
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F41
Claims history item: RBs Computer Service, Monthly Service Contract (Claim #258).
contract · Claims History (selected claims)
$732.5
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F42
Claims history item: Rum River Construction Consultants, May 2017 Invoice (Claim #259).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$9,256.19
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F43
Claims history item: Shred-It USA Minneapolis, Paper Shredding (Claim #260).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$385.82
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F44
Claims history item: Smith & Glaser, LLC, Prosecuting Attorney - 3rd & 4th 2016 - 1st 2017 (Claim #262).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$17,395
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F45
Claims history item: Suburban Toners Plus, Office Supplies (Claim #261).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$75.76
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F46
Claims history item: Summit Companies, Annual Fire Extinguisher/Light Inspections (Claim #263).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$486.75
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F47
Claims history item: The Courier, Memorial Day Honor Ad (Claim #264).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$35
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F48
Claims history item: TJ Associates, Printing (Claim #265).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$261.24
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F49
Claims history item: TrueNorth Steel, Culverts (Claim #266).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$5,106.8
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F50
Claims history item: URRWMO, 2nd Half 2017 Budget Amount (Claim #268).
budget · Claims History (selected claims) · FY 2017
$2,597.58
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Council approval status: not yet on record.
F51
Claims history item: Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electri, Fire/Security System (Claim #269).
invoice · Claims History (selected claims)
$67.9
outflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F52
Total for selected claims in claims history report (claims #221-269 shown).
treasurer_report · Claims History (selected claims)
$86,481.02
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Council approval status: not yet on record.
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Reighard said that they previously received some rough bids and possibilities. We didn't know what we wanted to do or what needed to be done at that time.
— Reighard
What this is about
Recalling prior (rough) HVAC bid information and earlier discussions about what City Hall HVAC work to do.
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Pilon said that is why we engaged Schreder's services. We got four (4) people to put in bids and only got one to show up to see what exactly they were bidding on.
— Pilon
What this is about
Recalling prior effort engaging Schreder's services and attempts to solicit multiple HVAC bids.
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Curt Anderson 19523 Nowthen Blvd - Public nuisances/motorized vehicle use - This was discussed at the workshop
What this is about
Refers back to a prior workshop discussion about Curt Anderson’s mud-running/public nuisance issue.
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Scott Halldorson - Property compliance matters - This was discussed at the workshop
What this is about
Refers back to a prior workshop discussion about Scott Halldorson property compliance matters.
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