City Council

MANTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016 6:30 PM 1. Call to Order – Mayor Bradford called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members Present: Chuck Bradford, Henry Blair, Don Hofstad, Sherry Roth and Will Lambert. Others Present: Dan Trapp, Gretta Becay, Scott Prins, JJ Williams and Cami Reber 2. Pledge of Allegiance - none 3. Additions/Deletions to Agenda – Addition of 7e. Fire Fighter Applicant 4. Consent Agenda – Motion made by Member Hofstad, second by Member Blair to approve the consent agenda as follows: a) City Council Meeting Minute’s February 22, 2016 and March 8, 2016 b) Warrant List March 14, 2016 c) Dodge County Sheriffs Call Report February 2016 d) Dodge County Requests for Comment on Land Use Proposal (2) e) Notice of Rain Gardens Presentation March 31st in City Council Chambers Motion passed unanimously. 5. Public Concerns – Dan Trapp – 10 Zumbro Ridge Drive - addressed the Mayor and City Council with his concerns related to the recent variance request. 6. Public Hearing - none 7. Old Business/New Business a) MN Dot Conduit Installation Agreement Cami noted the change on page 2 of the agreement. She requested that MN Dot add verbiage to reference City ordinance in relation to maintenance of sidewalks. Member Lambert asked if the City is responsible for the striping of the crosswalks. Cami responded that is correct. Motion made by Member Blair, second by Member Roth to approve the Construction agreement between the City and the State of MN for the construction of the Conduit Installation. Motion passed unanimously. b) RFP for City Insurance Agent Council was presented with a draft copy of the RFP for City Insurance Agent. Cami requested to change the due date to Thursday, April 7. The Council agreed and approved the RFP. Cami will proceed with notice and publishing. c) Garbage Service Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Blair to continue garbage service with Waste Management. Motion passed unanimously. d) Fire Department New Member Application The Mantorville Fire Department received an application for new membership from Anthony Hofstad. Chief JJ Williams is recommending approval from the City Council. Mayor Bradford noted that Anthony is currently a Junior Firefighter who recently turned 18. Anthony Hofstad is well known to the Council for both his community service and some of his personal accomplishments. The Mayor feels he would be a good add to the Fire Department. Member Roth noted it is good to see someone young like that with so much ambition. Motion made by Member Blair, second by Member Lambert to approve Anthony Hofstad to  the Full Fire Fighter status pending background checks. Motion passed with Mayor Bradford and Members Roth, Lambert and Blair voting for and Member Hofstad abstained from voting. 8. TBD a) Public Works Report – Joe Adams gave the following report; Street Sweeper – staff received interest from someone for the sale of the street sweeper for $500. They continue to work on 5th Street East and check it each day. They are keeping it as safe as possible until the road project. They have been out patching roads; they seem worst this year than in the past. Scott leaves for WW School and asked about taking the truck. The Mayor noted as long as it is City business it is appropriate. Motion made by Member Roth, second by Member Blair to approve the sale of the street sweeper for $500. Motion passed unanimously. b) City Clerk Report – Cami updated the Council on various meeting dates coming up; Rain Gardens – 31st at City Hall Retreat Date – April 19 LBAE – May 2 Safety & Loss classes taking place in Rochester, let her know if interested. Auditors come the rest of the week. c) Consultant Report – none d) Committee Report  Chamber – Member Hofstad reported on the Easter Egg Hunt on the 26th at 8:00 am. The Dodge County Expo will be April 2 at Triton High School.  Fire Department; JJ reported that there are a few members that will be going to the FDIC show in Indianapolis.  Relief – Member Hofstad spoke about the 911 Traveling Museum coming to the DC Fair this year. It is an exhibit in honor of 911. e) Council Member Report  Member Roth – none  Member Lambert – none  Member Blair – none  Member Hofstad – make sure sump pumps are working; storm spotter training is coming up so let him know if you are in interested in attending. f) Mayor Report – Mayor Bradford reminded everyone that this Thursday is the Mulligan Stew Event at the Hubbell House. Motion made by Member Blair, second by Member Roth to close the regular session and go into Executive Session at 6:53 pm. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Executive Session a) Joe Adams – 6 month Personnel Review The City Council completed the 6 month review for Public Works Street Worker Joe Adams. The recommendation for the 6 month review is .50 increase from $18 - $18.50/per hour retro to March 1. Motion made by Member Hofstad, second by Member Lambert to approve the personnel committee recommendation. Motion passed unanimously. Motion made by Member Blair, second by Member Roth to close the Executive Session and go back into Regular Session at 7:03 pm. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Adjourn – Motion made by Member Roth, second by Member Hofstad to adjourn at 7:05 pm. Motion passed unanimously.