City Council

GLENCOE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 2, 2018 7:00 P.M. Mayor Wilson called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Schrupp, Alexander, Robeck, Ziemer and Neid. Also present: City Administrator Mark Larson, City Attorney Mark Ostlund, Finance Director Trippel, PWDs Schreifels and Voigt, Chief Raiter, Captain Padilla, Fire Chief Grack. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 19, 2018. B. Approve the following building permits: 1. Miller Mfg.; Mechanical Permit 2. GRHS; Fire Alarm System 3. TC & W; Misc Repairs 4. Abel Guardado, 1328 Armstrong Ave; Re-roof 5. James Fischer, 407 14th St E; Re-roof 6. Mike Illg, 1611 Chandler Ave; Siding, Windows, Doors 7. Glencoe Coop; Re-roof storage shed C. Approve the following licenses: 1. Super America, 2306 9th St E; 3.2 off-sale liquor license renewal 2. Glencoe Softball Assoc.; 3.2 off-sale liquor license renewal PUBLIC HEARINGS: None Scheduled BIDS AND QUOTES: A. JETTER REPLACEMENT The Public Works Director and staff recommend replacing the 27 year old Jetter. 90% to 95% of the usage of the Jetter is by the Waste Water Treatment staff. This was in the budget for 2018 purchase. Councilor Ziemer motioned to purchase the Jetter from Flexible Sewer Equipment for $62,662.00. Councilor Schrupp seconded. Voting in favor were Ziemer and Schrupp. Alexander, Neid and Robeck entered a no vote. Motion failed. Repairs will be made to the 27 year old Jetter. B. TRACTOR UPGRADE Public Works Director Voigt presented a revised tractor bid. To upgrade from a 2017 Case Puma 165 to a 2018 Puma CVT 165 price increase is $3,000. To upgrade transmission from power shift to CVT is $9,000 making the total cost to upgrade $12,000. The cost to use a tractor until the new one arrives in September/October is $25 per hour of use.  Motion to approve the purchase of the 2018 tractor with continuous variable transmission (CVT) for the upgrade cost of $12,000 by Councilor Alexander. Second by Councilor Schrupp. Members voting in favor were Ziemer, Schrupp, Alexander. Voting no Robeck and Neid. Motion carried. C. 2018 CENTRAL STORM SEWER PROJECT John Rodeberg, SEH, presented the bids received for the Central Storm Sewer Project. The low bid was received from R & R Excavating in the amount of $5,297,614.21. The engineers estimate was $5,814,084.80. Action will be taken on awarding the bid at the April 16th council meeting. Financing for the project will be presented at that meeting also. REQUESTS TO BE HEARD: A. SECOND READING ORD. NO. 600 PANTHER HEIGHTS Councilor Neid entered the motion approving the second reading of Ordinance No. 600 for annexation of Panther Heights property. Councilor Ziemer seconded. All members voted in favor. B. SECOND READING ORD. NO. 601 POLIFKA ANNEXATION Councilor Robeck entered the motion approving the seconding reading of Ordinance No. 601 for annexation of the Polifka Property. Councilor Neid seconded. All members voted in favor. C. SECOND READING ORD. NO. 602 CROSS CONNECT Councilor Ziemer motioned approval of the second reading of Ordinance No. 602 establishing specifications for cross connections and backflow prevention. Councilor Neid seconded. All members voted in favor. D. 812 14TH ST. E. SPECIAL USE PERMIT The Planning Commission recommended revoking the special use permit request of 812 14th Street East for an owner occupied, multi-family residence at this address. Multiple issues have occurred with this property. It is not owner occupied and the owner did not appear before the Planning Commission at the hearing to revoke the permit. Councilor Ziemer motioned to revoke the special use permit of 812 14th Street East. Councilor Robeck seconded. All members voted in favor. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: 1128 HENNEPIN AVE PROPERTY UPDATE  The City has received the deed for the tax forfeited property at 1128 Hennepin Ave N. City staff will proceed to prepare for demolition of the property. ROUTINE BUSINESS: PROJECT UPDATES: Chief Raiter introduced Captain Tony Padilla to the Council members. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: None PUBLIC INPUT: None REPORTS: Issues with live stream of council meetings – Nu-Telecom will be contacted. CITY BILLS: Councilor Neid entered the motion to approve payment of the city bills. Councilor Robeck seconded. All members voted in favor. ADJOURN: Mayor Wilson called for adjournment at 7:46 p.m. Councilor Robeck entered the motion, Councilor Neid seconded. All members voted in favor. ____________________________ Mark D. Larson City Administrator ATTEST: _____________________________ Randy Wilson Mayor