City Council
Regular MeetingBlackduck, MN · June 27, 2022
Agenda
AGENDA
Blackduck City Council - Work
Session Meeting
6:00 PM - Monday, June 27, 2022
City Hall, 8 Summit Drive, Blackduck MN
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Roll Call
b. Pledge of Allegiance
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. OLD BUSINESS
a. Public Works / Public Safety Facility Updates - 2 - 12
2022-06-02 Progress Meeting #1 Minutes
2022-06-07 Field Report #1
2022-06-16 Progress Meeting #2 Minutes
2022-06-16 Field Report #2
b. American Rescue Plan Act Funding
c. Blackduck Stumpjumpers Project
d. Downtown Redevelopment Project Updates
e. City Sales Tax
f. Kitchigami Regional Library Capital Appropriation Project Updates
g. Blackduck Limited DMV
h. Blackduck Website Redevelopment
i. Cemetery Vault Upgrades
j. Moon / Pafko Performance Stage Updates
k. City of Blackduck Property Annexation Process
l. April 2022 Beltrami County State of Emergency Flooding Event & MN
Homeland Security & Emergency Mgmnt - updates
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Blackduck Fire Department Chasis Purchase - RDO Truck Center - Fire Chief 13 - 20
Larson
Blackduck Fire Department Chasis Purchase
b. Resolution 2022-01 Revision of Appointments & Designations 21 - 25
2022-01-Revision 02 - Resolution of annual appointments and designations for
2022
5. ADJOURNMENT
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PROGRESS MEETING #1
June 02, 2022
Re: Combined Maintenance and Police Facility
Subject: Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Angela Bokovoy, Rural Development Area Specialist
Christina Regas, City Administrator
Mike Schwankee, Public Works Director
Clay Witkofsky, TNT Construction Group LLC
Chad Hammerlund, TNT Construction Group LLC
Todd Skyberg, WiDSETH
Location: Blackduck City Hall
Please note that meeting minutes will be distributed by email only.
1. Outstanding Items from Previous Meetings:
1.1. None currently.
2. Review of Work Progress:
2.1. Progress since last meeting:
2.1.1. The project’s construction sign has been installed and is located at the south-east
entrance on the west side of the road.
2.1.2. The erosion control silt fencing is in place and the excavation of the existing topsoil is
complete.
2.1.3. The footing trench has been cut in and the footings placed.
2.1.4. The water line has been installed up to the north side of the building.
2.1.5. The force main has been bored in place, up to the Lift Station.
2.1.6. The installation of the Lift Station has started.
2.2. Sequence of work progress:
2.2.1. Continue hauling in new gravel for backfilling.
2.2.2. Install building columns and backfilling granular base at building area.
2.3. Required coordination’s to maintain schedule:
2.3.1. Review and address the bad soil issue at the building area.
2.3.2. The bad soils at the west and SW parking area shall remain in place per direction
from Mike Schwanke, Public Works Director.
3. Status of Submittals:
3.1. Reviewed and approved since last progress meeting:
3.1.1. 03 2000 Concrete Reinforcing
3.1.2. 03 3000 Cast-In-Place Concrete
3.1.3. 03 3000 Cast-In-Pace Concrete – column anchors
3.1.4. 05 5000 Metal Fabrications
3.1.5. 06 1753 Shop-Fabricated Wood Trusses
3.1.6. 07 2100 Thermal Insulation – batt insulation
3.1.7. 07 2119 Foamed-in-Place Insulation
3.1.8. 07 2500 Weather Barriers
3.1.9. 07 4113 Metal Roof Panels
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3.1.10. 07 4213 Metal Wall Panels
3.1.11. 08 1113 Hollow Metal Doors & Frames
3.1.12. 08 1416 Flush Wood Doors
3.1.13. 08 3613 Sectional Doors
3.1.14. 08 5413 Fiberglass Windows
3.1.15. 08 7100 Door Hardware
3.1.16. 09 7733 Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Panels
3.1.17. 10 1400 Signage
3.1.18. 10 2800 Toilet, Bath & Laundry Accessories
3.1.19. 10 4400 Fire Protection Specialties
3.1.20. 22 1006 Plumbing Piping Specialties
3.1.21. 22 3000 Plumbing Equipment
3.1.22. 22 3600 Commercial Gas-Fired Pressure Washer
3.1.23. 22 4000 Plumbing Fixtures
3.1.24. 23 2113 Hydronic Piping
3.1.25. 23 2114 Hydronic Specialties
3.1.26. 23 2133 Hydronic Pumps
3.1.27. 23 3423 HVAC Power Ventilators
3.1.28. 23 3700 Air Outlets & Inlets
3.1.29. 23 5400 Furnaces
3.1.30. 23 6213 Packaged Air-Cooled Refrigerant Compressor and Condensing Units
3.1.31. 23 8200 Convection Heating and Cooling Units
3.1.32. 26 Electric Cable Reels
3.1.33. 26 0923 Lighting Control Devices
3.1.34. 26 5100 Interior Lighting
3.1.35. 26 5600 Exterior Lighting
3.1.36. 33 0526 Utility Trace Wire
3.1.37. 33 0561 Concrete Manholes
3.1.38. 33 1000 Water Utility Distribution
3.1.39. 33 3113 Sanitary Sewerage Gravity Piping
3.1.40. 33 3123 Sanitary Sewerage Force Main Piping
3.1.41. 33 3213 Packaged Wastewater Pumping Stations
3.2. Submittals under review:
3.2.1. None currently.
3.3. Rejected submittals:
3.3.1. 23 2123 Hydronic Pumps – BP-1 and BP-2 (Boilers) were Rejected
3.3.2. 23 7433 Packaged Indoor Heating Make-Up Air Units
3.4. Submittals scheduled for submission:
3.4.1. 05 5213 Pipe & Tube Railings
3.4.2. 06 2000 Finish Carpentry
3.4.3. 07 2100 Thermal Insulation – foam board insulation
3.4.4. 07 2126 Blown Insulation
3.4.5. 07 2500 Weather Barriers – vapor retarder
3.4.6. 07 9200 Joint Sealant
3.4.7. 08 3100 Access Doors & Panels
3.4.8. 09 2116 Gypsum Board Assemblies
3.4.9. 09 9113 Exterior Painting
3.4.10. 09 9123 Interior Painting – primer only
3.4.11. 09 9600 High-Performance Coatings – trench drain epoxy painting
3.4.12. 12 3200 Manufactured Wood Casework
3.4.13. 22 0553 Identification for Plumbing Piping & Equipment
3.4.14. 22 0719 Plumbing Piping Insulation
3.4.15. 22 1005 Plumbing Piping
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3.4.16. 23 0553 Identification for HVAC Piping & Equipment
3.4.17. 23 0713 Duct Insulation
3.4.18. 23 0913 Instrumentation and Control Devices for HVAC
3.4.19. 23 2500 HVAC Water Treatment
3.4.20. 23 3100 HVAC Ducts & Casings
3.4.21. 23 3300 Air Duct Accessories
3.4.22. 23 5100 Breechings, Chimneys and Stacks
3.4.23. 23 5216 Condensing Boilers
3.4.24. 23 7223 Packaged Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Units
3.4.25. 26 0537 Boxes
3.4.26. 26 0919 Enclosed Contactors
3.4.27. 26 2100 Low-Voltage Electrical Service Entrance
3.4.28. 26 2416 Panelboards
3.4.29. 26 2817 Enclosed Circuit Breakers
3.4.30. 26 2818 Enclosed Switches
3.4.31. 26 2913 Enclosed Controllers
3.4.32. 26 4300 Surge Protective Devices
3.4.33. 28 3100 Fire Detection and Alarm
4. Quality & Work Standards and Correction of Deficient Items:
4.1. Provide direction to the Contractor for addressing the bad soils at the building area.
5. Request for Information (RFI’s):
5.1. None currently.
6. Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASI’s:
6.1. None currently.
7. Status of Proposal Requests:
7.1. None currently.
8. Status of Change Orders:
8.1. Change Order #01 – Value Engineering: Approved
9. Applications for Progress Payments
9.1. Pay Application No: 001 – approved 06/02/2022.
9.1.1. Distributed copies during the meeting.
9.1.2. Angela noted that she needs to review and approve before the pay application is
given to the Owner.
9.1.3. The Contractor submitted the pay application using the AIA Document G702 and
703. Angela questioned the use of the AIA document and will review.
9.1.3.1. After review, Angela indicated that per the Pre-Construction Meeting Minutes, the
Contractor shall submit their pay application using the Rural Development Form
FmHa 1924-18.
9.1.3.2. The Contractor was directed later to re-submit Pay Application #1 on the Rural
Development Form.
10. Schedule next Progress Meeting:
10.1. The next progress meeting is scheduled for June 16th.
10.1.1. Meet at City Hall; Time: 10:30 AM.
10.1.2. Angela noted that she is planning to attend progress meetings once a month and will
not be able to attend the next meeting.
11. Other Discussion Items:
11.1. The Contractor was directed to provide an up-dated construction schedule for each progress
meeting.
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11.2. Angela indicated that there maybe a Rural Development form to use for the site observation
reports. She will review and notify.
11.2.1. After review, there isn’t a Rural Development Form to use for the site observation
reports. In addition, the site observation reports can be attached to the progress
meeting minutes.
If in error, omission, or in need of clarification, contact WiDSETH or mention the issue at the next
meeting.
Sincerely,
WiDSETH
Todd Skyberg
Architectural Technician
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Field Report
Project Title: Combined Maintenance and Police Facility
Project Number: 2020-11912
Field Report #: 01
Date: June 02, 2022
Time: 11:05 am – 11:42 am
Weather: Blue skies and sunny Temp. Range: 60 - 62
Contractors on site: Footing crew, lift station crew and site crew
Observation:
1. Project’s construction sign is installed.
2. Silt fencing has been installed as indicated on the drawings.
3. The contractor was installing the lift station.
4. Granular fill was being hauled to the site. Three loads were delivered while I was on
site. A bulldozer was spreading the granular fill.
5. Below the sub-cutting of the existing grade at the building area, an additional layer of
organic/peat soils could be observed at the west side and a portion of the north and
south sides of the building perimeter.
6. The footings had been installed. The contractor used the circular option on 95% of
the footings.
a. The contractor indicated that a couple of the footings at the west side required
a rock bed be installed as indicated in the Geotechnical Evaluation below the
footing pad.
7. The contractor had started removing the footing forms.
8. The footing trench had water in it from the rain this past weekend and the contractor
was pumping it out.
9. The wood roof trusses are on site.
10. The wood columns were being unloaded at the construction site.
11. Photos were taken of the entire site and building area.
Information or Action Required:
Address the organic/peat soil layer at the building area.
Reported By: Todd Skyberg
Architectural Technician
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PROGRESS MEETING #2
June 16, 2022
Re: Combined Maintenance and Police Facility
Subject: Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Christina Regas, City Administrator
Mike Schwankee, Public Works Director
Max Gulette, City Mayor
Clay Witkofsky, TNT Construction Group LLC
Chad Hammerlund, TNT Construction Group LLC
Brent Dammann, WiDSETH
Todd Skyberg, WiDSETH
Location: Blackduck City Hall
Please note that meeting minutes will be distributed by email only.
1. Outstanding Items from Previous Meetings:
1.1. None currently.
2. Review of Work Progress:
2.1. Progress since last meeting:
2.1.1. The building’s sub-grade is built up.
2.1.2. The building columns are installed.
2.1.3. The exterior wall girts are 80% complete.
2.1.4. The LVL beam installation has started.
2.2. Sequence of work progress:
2.2.1. Complete the installation of the LVLs and the wall rough framing next week.
2.2.2. Start installing the roof trusses the week of June 27th.
2.3. Required coordination’s to maintain schedule:
2.3.1. None currently.
3. Status of Submittals:
3.1. Reviewed and approved since last progress meeting:
3.1.1. 07 2126 Blown Insulation
3.1.2. 26 2416 Panelboards
3.1.3. 26 2817 Enclosed Circuit Breakers
3.1.4. 26 2818 Enclosed Switches
3.1.5. 26 4300 Surge Protective Devices
3.2. Submittals under review:
3.2.1. None currently.
3.3. Rejected submittals:
3.3.1. 23 2123 Hydronic Pumps – BP-1 and BP-2 (Boilers) were Rejected
3.3.1.1. Clay believed this was addressed and will follow up and notify WiDSETH.
3.3.2. 23 7433 Packaged Indoor Heating Make-Up Air Units
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3.4. Submittals scheduled for submission:
3.4.1. 05 5213 Pipe & Tube Railings
3.4.2. 06 2000 Finish Carpentry
3.4.3. 07 2100 Thermal Insulation – foam board insulation
3.4.4. 07 2500 Weather Barriers – vapor retarder
3.4.5. 07 9200 Joint Sealant
3.4.6. 09 2116 Gypsum Board Assemblies
3.4.7. 09 9600 High-Performance Coatings – trench drain epoxy painting
3.4.8. 12 3200 Manufactured Wood Casework
3.4.9. 22 0553 Identification for Plumbing Piping & Equipment
3.4.10. 22 0719 Plumbing Piping Insulation
3.4.11. 22 1005 Plumbing Piping
3.4.12. 23 0553 Identification for HVAC Piping & Equipment
3.4.13. 23 0713 Duct Insulation
3.4.14. 23 0913 Instrumentation and Control Devices for HVAC
3.4.15. 23 2500 HVAC Water Treatment
3.4.16. 23 3100 HVAC Ducts & Casings
3.4.17. 23 3300 Air Duct Accessories
3.4.18. 23 5100 Breechings, Chimneys and Stacks
3.4.19. 23 5216 Condensing Boilers
3.4.20. 23 7223 Packaged Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Units
3.4.21. 26 0537 Boxes
3.4.22. 26 0919 Enclosed Contactors
3.4.23. 26 2100 Low-Voltage Electrical Service Entrance
3.4.24. 26 2913 Enclosed Controllers
3.4.25. 28 3100 Fire Detection and Alarm
4. Quality & Work Standards and Correction of Deficient Items:
4.1. The bad soils at the building area were corrected, see Change Order #02.
5. Request for Information (RFI’s):
5.1. None currently.
6. Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASI’s:
6.1. ASI #1 was issued June 13, 2022. It adjusted the number of nails used at the LVL beam
connections; provided additional 2X6 blocking at the typical wall column
6.1.1. Reviewed and agreed by Rural Development representatives.
7. Status of Proposal Requests:
7.1. None currently.
8. Status of Change Orders:
8.1. Change Order #01 – Value Engineering: Approved
8.2. Change Order #02 – bad soils at building area: Approved June 16, 2022.
8.2.1. WiDSETH to forward a sign copy to the Contractor.
9. Applications for Progress Payments
9.1. Pay Application No: 001 – was approved.
9.2. The next pay application is scheduled to be submitted at the end of the month.
10. Schedule next Progress Meeting:
10.1. The next progress meeting is scheduled for June 30th.
10.1.1. Meet at City Hall; Time: 10:30 AM.
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11. Other Discussion Items:
11.1. The Contractor requested the Owner to complete the application for power at the
construction site.
11.1.1. The Owner has the application completed with Beltrami Electric.
11.2. Mike indicated concern with the finish elevation of the lift station being too low.
11.2.1. After review, once the finishing grading is complete there is no issue with the lift station
elevation.
11.3. Mike indicated concern with the elevation of the finish grade at the SE road access.
11.3.1. After review, the Contractor isn’t complete with the finish grading.
11.3.1.1. In addition, WiDSETH to review the plan for the finish paving at the SE road
access.
11.4. Mike indicated concern with SW road access design.
11.4.1. WiDSETH to review alternate solution for the grading at the SW road access by the
storm pond overflow.
If in error, omission, or in need of clarification, contact WiDSETH or mention the issue at the next
meeting.
Sincerely,
WiDSETH
Todd Skyberg
Architectural Technician
Attachment: updated construction schedule
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Field Report
Project Title: Combined Maintenance and Police Facility
Project Number: 2020-11912
Field Report #: 02
Date: June 16, 2022
Time: 10:55 am – 11:20 am
Weather: Cloudy and windy Temp. Range: 62 - 64
Contractors on site: Framing crew
Observation:
1. The sites rough grading is complete.
2. The grading at the SE road access needs to be corrected.
3. The building columns are installed and the columns at both gable end, extend up into
the attic area as noted.
4. The exterior wall girts are installed.
5. The LVL beams are currently being installed. The beams at the north and east walls
are in place and the Contractor is working on the west wall.
a. Contractor to verify to follow ASI #1 fastening instructions.
6. The LVL for the future “lean-to” is in place.
a. The Contractor to verify that it is a wolminized LVL.
7. The building’s sub-grade is built up and the gravel at the site’s paving area is
installed.
8. The building’s perimeter below grade rigid insulation is installed. The vertical section
was visible.
9. Photos were taken of the entire site and building area.
Information or Action Required:
1. Contractor to verify to follow the fastening instructions of ASI #1.
2. Contractor to verify the “lean-to” header is wolminized.
Reported By: Todd Skyberg
Architectural Technician
Attachment: (2) construction photos
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CITY OF BLACKDUCK
RESOLUTION NO: 2022-01
A RESOLUTION OF ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS AND
DESIGNATIONS FOR 2022
WHEREAS, annually, at their first meeting in January, the Blackduck City
Council handles annual designations and appointments; and
WHEREAS, included is the designation of the Official Newspaper,
Official Depositories and Official Posting, and
WHEREAS, included is the designation of a Vice Mayor; and
WHEREAS, included are the appointments of City Councilors and staff
to various boards and commissions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Blackduck City
Council does hereby make the annual designations (Exhibit A attached hereto)
and appointments (Exhibit B attached hereto), effective immediately upon
adoption.
Revised by the Blackduck City Council this 7, day of March, 2022.
APPROVED:
______________________ __________________________
Maxwell Gullette, Mayor Christina Regas, City Administrator
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CITY OF BLACKDUCK
RESOLUTION NO: 2022-01
EXHIBIT A
DESIGNATIONS
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER: Blackduck American
OFFICIAL POSTING LOCATION: Blackduck City Hall
8 Summit Avenue NE, Blackduck
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY: Deerwood Bank
CITY ATTORNEY: Joseph J. Langel of RRM Ratwik,
Roszak & Maloney, P.A.
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CITY OF BLACKDUCK
RESOLUTION NO: 2022-01
EXHIBIT B
APPOINTMENTS AND REPRESENTATION ON VARIOUS COMMITTEES
Vice Mayor: Nicholas Seitz
City Assessor: County Assessor, Joe Skerik
City Engineer: Curt Meyer, Widseth
Park & Trail Board (4): Public Works Director, Mike Schwanke
City Administrator, Christina Regas
Council Member BobbieJo Kewitsch
Other Meghan Klein
Other Sandra Miller
Personnel Committee (3): City Administrator, Christina Regas
Council member Donald Johnson
Other Shawnda Lahr
Other Open until CLEO vacancy is filled
Other Mike Schwanke
Public Works Committee (4): Public Works Director, Mike Schwanke
City Administrator, Christina Regas
Council Member Nicholas Seitz
Other Donald Johnson
Liquor Committee (4): Director of Liquor Operations, Shawnda Lahr
City Administrator, Christina Regas
Council Member Donald Johnson
Other BobbieJo Kewitsch
Finance Committee (3): City Administrator, Christina Regas
Council Member Nicholas Seitz
Other Mike Schwanke
Public Safety Committee (up to 5): OPEN until CLEO vacancy is filled
Fire Chief Brian Larson
City Administrator, Christina Regas
Public Works Director, Mike Schwanke
Council Member Maxwell Gullette
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CITY OF BLACKDUCK
RESOLUTION NO: 2022-01
Golf Board (up to 6): City Administrator, Christina Regas
Golf Director Misty Frenzel
Golf Member Kevin Erpelding
Council Member Maxwell Gullette
Council Member Donald Johnson
Safety Committee (4): Public Works Director, Mike Schwanke
Director of Liquor Operations, Shawnda Lahr
Deputy Clerk, Paige Moore
Other/Council Member
Planning Commissioners (5):
Appointed Position Kurt Cease
Appointed Position John Wilson Winnett
Appointed Position VACANCY
Appointed Position Ernie Tindell
Appointed Position Ron Rockis
Zoning Administrator: City Administrator, Christina Regas
Library Board: Mary Salmonson
Miriam Osborn
Katie Click
Lorraine Warden
Paula Erickson
Nance Kunkel
Amy Granlund
Blackduck Librarian Kelly West
Council Member Liason Laurie Hamilton
Kitchigami Regional Library Representative: Laurie Hamilton
HRA (up to 5): Mayor Maxwell Gullette
Councilor Laurie Hamilton
Councilor BobbieJo Kewitsch
Councilor Nicholas Seitz
Councilor Donald Johnson
City Administrator, Christina Regas
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CITY OF BLACKDUCK
RESOLUTION NO: 2022-01
Revolving Loan Fund Committee (up to 5): City Administrator, Christina Regas
Dwight Kalvig (Kalvig & Associates)
Grant Frenzel (Deerwood Bank)
Council Member Maxwell Gullette
Headwaters Regional Development Center Rep Sarah Linda
Historical Preservation Committee (up to 8): Gene Kjelberg
Glennis Moon
Avonel Kjelberg
Shirley Gilmore
Mary Joy
Marilyn Page
Lavone Peterson
Carol Hannigan
Marie Juelson
Ambulance Board Representative (BAII): City Administrator, Christina Regas
Ambulance Joint Powers Emergency Services: Mayor Maxwell Gullette
Blackduck City Ordinance Chapter 3 Administration Section 300.07 Committees.
Subdivision 1. Standing Committees
Committees designated - there shall be the following standing committees.
1. Liquor Committee
2. Park and Trail Board
3. Golf Board
4. Revolving Loan Committee
5. Library Board
6. Personnel
7. Public Works
8. Finance
9. Public Safety
Subdivision 2. Membership
Each committee shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the majority of the council. Each committee member shall
serve as appointed unless excused by a majority of the members of the council.
Subdivision 3. Referral Reports.
Any matter brought before the council for consideration may be referred by the presiding officer to the appropriate committee or to the
special committee appointed by him or her for a written report and committee report shall be signed by a majority of the members
and shall be filed with the administrator prior to the council meeting at which it is to be submitted. Minority reports may be
submitted. Each committee shall act promptly and faithfully on the matter referred to it.
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