City Council

GLENCOE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 1, 2016 7:00 P.M. Mayor Wilson called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Perschau, Dietz, Schrupp, Robeck and Ziemer. Also present: City Administrator Mark Larson, City Attorney Jody Winters, Finance Director Trippel, PWDs Drew, Voigt, Schreifels, Police Chief Raiter. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE CONSENT AGENDA Member Ziemer moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Seconded by Member Perschau. All members voted in favor. A. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 2016. B. Approve the following building permits: 1. ADM, 1011 Elliott Ave N; Mechanical Permit 2. Pro Nails, 702 11th St E; Re-roof 3. GSL Schools, 1825 16th St E; Window/Door Replacement 4. Steve Roberts, 214 Edgewood Dr. S.; New Home 5. GRHS, 1805 Hennepin Ave N; New Construction 6. Pla-Mor Ballroom, 1904 9th St E; Mechanical Permit 7. Denise Hanes, 1619 12th St E; Window Replacement 8. Mike Schrupp, 1708 McLeod Ave N; Re-roof 9. Rick Schuette, 1218 11th St E; Re-roof 10. Roy Vorlicek, 1615 12th St E; Re-roof 11. Kevin Grimm, 925 Sumac Lane; Re-side 12. Dan Biederwolf, 1715 Fairway Dr; Mechanical Permit 13. Loren Alfaro, 1120 14th St E; Mechanical Permit 14. Todd Kalenberg, 202 Hennepin Ave N; Re-roof 15. Arnie Grack, 305 Hennepin Ave N; Re-roof 16. Richard Wilson, 1130 Louden Ave N; Re-roof 17. William Ziegler, 1709 McLeod Ave N; Re-roof 18. Steve Roberts, 302 Andrew Dr; Re-roof 19. Dennis Scharpe, 1620 9th St E; Re-roof 20. Lisa Alsleben, 1412 Armstrong Ave N; Re-roof 21. Terri Schnabel, 1227 10th St E; Window Replacement PUBLIC HEARINGS: None Scheduled BIDS AND QUOTES: None REQUESTS TO BE HEARD:  A. APPOINT PUBLIC WORKS STREETS & PARKS EMPLOYEES Public Works Directors Drew and Voigt interviewed for the two open positions in the Streets and Parks Department. Jamie Voigt’s position needs to be filled along with the position established with the increase in storm water rates to assist with the increased costs and manpower required for the MS4. Based upon the qualifications of the applicants, Drew and Voigt recommended the hire of Nicholas Larson and Joshua Odden to fill the two open positions. Discussion led to a motion to approve hiring Mr. Larson and Mr. Odden entered by Councilor Perschau and seconded by Councilor Dietz. Members voting in favor were Schrupp, Dietz, Ziemer and Perschau. Member Robeck voted no. Motion carried. B. COALITION OF GREATER MN CITIES PRESENTATION Chris Henjum with the Coalition of Greater MN Cities gave an overview of the 2016 legislative session. The session failed to yield a tax bill or a comprehensive transportation bill for the second year in a row. There was also no bonding bill passed in this session. LGA was increased by $20 million starting in 2017 with considerable lobbying efforts. There is still hope for a special session. C. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PREMISES PERMIT OF THE VFW TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING AT THE HAPPY HOUR INN Councilor Schrupp moved to introduce the following resolution: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PREMISES PERMIT APPLICATION OF THE GLENCOE VFW TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING AT HAPPY HOUR INN (NO. 2016-25) WHEREAS, MSA 349.213, states that the local municipality must approve the premises permit of a charitable gambling organization for said permit by the State Board; and, WHEREAS, the Glencoe VFW has requested said approval of a premises permit of the Glencoe City Council for Happy Hour Inn. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENCOE, MINNESOTA; 1. That the premises permit of the Glencoe VFW is hereby approved with an effective date of August 1, 2016. 2. That the term of this premises permit will be concurrent with the VFW Charitable Gambling License. Councilor Dietz seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote all members voted in favor. Whereupon said resolution was adopted and approved. D. RESOLUTION ORDERING REPORT ON 2017 BAXTER AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Councilor Perschau moved to introduce the following resolution:  RESOLUTION NO. 2016-26 ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution 2016-13 ordering the Preparation of Report on Improvement on March 21, 2016; and WHEREAS, it is proposed to make additional improvements to the following streets: Elliott Avenue from 12th Street to 10th Street 12th Street from Ford Avenue to Greeley Avenue Fairway Drive from Pleasant Avenue east and south to First Street Fairway Circle and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF GLENCOE, MINNESOTA: That the proposed improvement be referred to Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) for study and that they are instructed to report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Councilor Dietz seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote members voting in favor Members Schrupp, Dietz, Ziemer and Perschau. Member voting no, Robeck. Whereupon said resolution was adopted and approved. E. SECOND READING OF ORD. NO. 595 –OPT-OUT OF REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY FAMILY HOUSING Councilor Ziemer moved to approve the second reading of the Temporary Family Housing Ordinance 595 with Councilor Schrupp seconding. All members voted in favor. Motion to set the public hearing for Ordinance 595 for August 15, 2016 at 7:15 p.m. by Member Dietz, second by Member Ziemer. All members voted in favor. F. DONATE HENRY HILL MONUMENT TO GLENCOE HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY Motion to donate the Henry Hill Stone to the Glencoe Historic Preservation Society by Councilor Perschau. Second by Councilor Dietz. All members voted in favor. The Historic Society needed to own the stone to apply for grants to restore it and put a cap on it. The stone has been moved to its permanent location in the Northeast corner of the west parking lot of the City Center. G. DECERTIFY TAX INCREMENT NUMBER 16 –GRAND MEADOWS  Councilor Ziemer moved to approve the decertification of Tax Increment District number 16. Councilor Perschau seconded. All members voted in favor. The pay as-you-go agreement with Grand Meadows has been fulfilled. The increased value and increment accelerated the payment schedule from 2020 to 2016. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: A. ARMSTRONG AVENUE PROJECT UPDATE Seeding in first phase complete. Installation of storm sewer continues on Armstrong Avenue north of 7th Street. Construction of sanitary sewer on 12th Street underway. Sub cutting streets south end of Armstrong. B. ARCHERY RANGE UPDATE Area is being prepared-hauling fill for berm, clearing trees C. LINCOLN PARK PROJECT UPDATE Holding retainage until punch list is complete and reseeding complete ROUTINE BUSINESS: PROJECT UPDATES: nothing further ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: TC&W Railroad will start on their new building this fall once deed and development agreement are in place. PUBLIC INPUT: Leslie of CenterPoint Energy was present to award the Community Partnership Grant of $2500.00 for solar powered pedestrian beacons. Chief Raiter accepted the grant. REPORTS: • NPDES Permit comment period extended to August 29, 2016. • Glencoe Historic Preservation Society Fort Skeddadle dedication August 11, 2016 at the site on Baxter Avenue and 14th St E. • Mayor Wilson is presenting a history of Glencoe at the McLeod County Fair – if you have anything to contribute – please call him CITY BILLS: Motion to approve payment of the city bills by Councilor Perschau, second by Councilor Schrupp. All members voted in favor. ADJOURN: At 7:47 p.m. Mayor Wilson called for adjournment. Councilor Dietz entered that motion with second by Councilor Ziemer. All members voted in favor.