City Council

MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 7, 2016 Mayor Jud Marshall convened the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. with Council members Timothy Deans, Joel Schilling and Lael Ramaley in attendance. Council member Brainerd was absent with prior notice. City Administrator Scott Neilson, City Attorney Jay Karlovich, City Engineer Jay Kennedy and City Clerk Mary Solie were also in attendance. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council member Ramaley moved and Council member Deans seconded the motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was unanimously approved. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council member Schilling moved and Council member Deans seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was unanimously approved. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Washington County Library Keith Ryskoski and Megan Olson from Washington County Library were present to provide an update on the Wildwood Library in Mahtomedi. They said there were 58,976 library visits in 2015, along with 144,350 items borrowed and 6,696 hours of online access. There were 735 hours of volunteerism which equals approximately $16,000 in local contributions. They also highlighted several upcoming events happening at the library. There will be a streetcar tour of Mahtomedi on June 13th at 5 pm and again at 6:30 pm. 5. DISCUSSION FROM THE AUDIENCE Several Boy Scouts from Troop 89 were present to observe the meeting and earn a merit badge. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Council member Ramaley moved and Council member Schilling seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was unanimously approved. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -2- JUNE 7, 2016 6. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued. 6. CONSENT AGENDA a. APPROVAL-Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Gifts for the Veteran’s Memorial at Triangle Park. A Resolution accepting $5,000 from American Legion Post #507 for the Veteran’s Memorial Project in Triangle Park was approved. b. APPROVAL-Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Gifts for Katherine Abbott Park. A Resolution accepting $100.00 from John and Julie Henrickson for Katherine Abbott Park in memory of Philip Hinderaker was approved. c. APPROVAL-2017 Budget Manual and Calendar. A “no growth” operational budget parameter for the 2017 Budget was approved. In addition, the budget calendar includes an additional joint work session with the Finance Commission to have department heads present their budgets and respond to questions at the meeting. d. APPROVAL-Construction Pay Voucher No. 7 and Final in the amount of $22,727.65 for T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. for the 2014 Street Improvement Project Construction Pay Voucher No. 7 and Final in the Amount of $22.727.65 for T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. for 2014 Street Improvement Project was approved. e. APPROVAL-Authorize Preparation of Feasibility Report for the Phase 3 – Historic District Improvements. City staff received authorization from the City Council to begin preparation of the feasibility report for the Phase 3 – Historic District Improvements. f. APPROVAL- Authorization to Hire Public Works Department Seasonal Employee. The City Council approved the hiring of one seasonal public works employee. City staff recommended the hiring of Shane Olsen at $11.00 per hour contingent upon successful completion of driver’s license check, drug test, criminal background check, and physical exam. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -3- JUNE 7, 2016 6. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued. g. APPROVAL – Request to Hire a Paid On Call EMT. Fire Chief Fischer recommended and received approval for the hiring of Josie Grace for a Probationary Paid On Call EMS only. The hiring is contingent on successful completion of the City’s psychological assessment, background check, and physical exam. h. APPROVAL-Authorize Request for PERA to Prepare Cost Analysis of Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Plan. In 2009 legislation created a Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Plan (SVFRP) for volunteer firefighters who provide service to municipal fire departments. The plan is voluntary and open to fire departments as a replacement of their existing volunteer firefighter retirement plan. Approval was given which allows PERA to do a cost analysis for the Mahtomedi Fire Relief Association and the City for possible inclusion in the plan. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS-None 8. STAFF REPORTS 8a. CONSIDER APPROVAL-Resolution Authorizing the Installation, Removal, or Change of Traffic Control Device(s) Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 412 and Chapter 169. City Engineer Jay Kennedy said the City received a recommendation from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to install no parking signs along Forest Avenue, located south of Greenwood Street and north of the municipal boundary, since parking on both sides of the roadway makes it difficult for emergency vehicles and routine vehicles to navigate the roadway. The City’s Engineer evaluated the request and recommended the City of Mahtomedi prohibit parking on the east side of Forest Avenue, south of Greenwood Street and north of the municipal boundary, to promote increased public safety and access along Forest Avenue. Restricting parking on the east side of the roadway does not appear to cause any undue hardship on parking in the neighborhood. Council member Ramaley moved and Council member Deans seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-28. The motion was approved. 8e. CONSIDER APPROVAL-Bill List Council member Ramaley moved and Council member Schilling seconded the motion to approve the bills as presented. The motion was unanimously approved. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -4- JUNE 7, 2016 9. REPORT FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR Administrator Neilson said a bill relating to temporary health care dwellings, or “drop homes” was signed by the Governor on May 12th. The new law amends local processes for placing temporary healthcare homes on private property. The bill as amended now allows for a municipality to opt out of this proposal by ordinance. Staff will look at drafting an ordinance. Administrator Neilson said he and Council Member Brainerd will attend the League of Minnesota Cities meeting next week in St. Paul. 10. COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL Council member Ramaley said she had concerns about parking for the Farmer’s Market now that Piccadilly Square is in place. She asked staff to look at alternatives for parking. Mayor Marshall said a resident had asked about installing a 4-way stop at Warner Avenue and Maple Street. Staff will review the request. Council member Deans asked for an update on the Phase 2 project. Engineer Kennedy said the project is on schedule, even with the recent rain, and anticipates paving the first segment by the end of June. Council member Schilling asked about the traffic study on Stillwater Road. Engineer Kennedy said they will be going out for proposals soon. 11. CLOSED SESSION – None Scheduled 12. ADJOURNMENT Council member Ramaley moved and Council member Deans seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. The motion was unanimously approved. ATTESTED: APPROVED: ___________________________ ___________________________ MARY SOLIE, CITY CLERK JUD MARSHALL, MAYOR