City Council

MANTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017 6:30 PM 1. Call to Order – Mayor Bradford called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members Present: Chuck Bradford, Henry Blair, Will Lambert, Ryan Christensen and Don Hofstad. Others Present: Scott and Koreen Seim, Gretta Becay, DCSO – Michelle Clements, Anthony Hofstad, Scott Larsen and Cami Reber. 2. Pledge of Allegiance - Done 3. Additions/Deletions to Agenda - None 4. Consent Agenda – Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Christensen to approve the consent agenda as follows: a) City Council LBAE Meeting Minute’s April 10, 2017 b) City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 c) Warrant List April 24, 2017 d) Dodge County Commissioners Meeting Agenda e) LMCIT Notice of Claim Conclusion Motion passed unanimously. 5. Public Concerns - None 6. Public Hearing - None 7. Old Business/New Business a) Saloon Request for 2017 Events Scott and Koreen Seim, owners of the Mantorville Saloon, discussed with the Council events they are planning for the summer. On Saturday, May 20th a run for 22 would like to come in. They would fence the parking lot off, put out some picnic tables, band inside, bean bag tournament outside if they can with all proceeds going to the run. No streets being closed just put up some no parking signs when they first come in and remove them when they come back. North side of the street from the alley to Highway 57, close off that portion periodically. Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Blair to approve the request as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Stage Coach Days – The plan is to put up a tent, fence off the parking lot, a band will play inside the building, and a bean bag tournament in the afternoon. The same as last year. No street closures needed for SCD. Motion made by Member Hofstad, second by Member Lambert to approve as presented. Member Christensen asked about notifying the area businesses about limited parking. The Saloon works with the other businesses during all of the events. Motion passed unanimously. Marigold Days – The plan is to put up a tent, hold a bean bag tournament, everything the same as last year including the street closures. Motion made by Member Hofstad, second by Member Christensen to approve as presented, similar to last year. Motion passed unanimously. b) Storm Damage Reimbursement Request Cami presented the request for reimbursement for damage to a resident’s electric service during a storm in March. Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Blair to submit the claim for repair of the electrical service damage to our liability insurance. Motion passed unanimously.  c) Water Shut Off Repairs Scott presented the water shut off repairs for 715 7th Street West. The house is in foreclosure and the water needs to be turned off but the shut off is broken. The previous owner was going to fix it but never did. The City received 3 bids - Olive - $700, DeCook - $750, and SL - $1,650. Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Christensen to accept Jim Olives quote of $700 and to certify the charges to the property. Motion passed unanimously. d) Riverside Park Cliffs Scott is asking for further direction from the City Council. He and Joe took down all of the ropes attached to the trees and/or cliffs above the dam. From an insurance point, what do we need to do, put up a sign? The City Council previously asked for staff to contact the City of Gilbert, MN who was having problems with kids jumping from the cliffs in their town. They put up signs only and did not create an ordinance because the State trespassing law covers them. After discussion, Member Christensen asked that staff get a sample of the City of Gilbert signs and the pricing bring that back to Council. Council agreed. 8. TBD a) Public Works Report – Scott reported on:  Requested tree removal for two boulevard trees on West Street. Motion made by Member Blair, second by Member Lambert to approve the request and quote of $1,240. Motion passed unanimously.  Ballfield at Government Center is going to start being used and we have been asked if the City can do the lining of the infield. The City won’t be doing the mowing, just the infield and lining. Cost wise it’s just staff time and equipment. The school will supply the bases. Consensus of Council to proceed and if it gets to be too much, to bring it back to the Council. b) City Clerk Report – Cami updated Council on the SEMLM meeting and that she attended a laser fiche storage demonstration. c) Consultant Report – Meeting with Tim on Thursday to discuss infrastructure items and Stagecoach Days will be starting this week and sewer project is still on schedule. d) Committee Report  Chamber – Member Hofstad reported on the Easter Egg hunt.  Fire Department – Member Hofstad reported on some FD controlled burns with Kasson Fire Department.  MRA – Member Lambert reported that they had a Marigold meeting and the Welcome center has enough to get through this year but that’s it and they might be looking at reassigning ownership. The MRA did approve a strategic plan.  Park Board – Member Blair reported that they finished up the Mantor Field Playground on Saturday. Member Lambert reported that they are having discussion on boulevard trees and making an inventory of them. e) Council Member Report - None f) Mayor Report – None 9. Adjourn – Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Blair to adjourn at 7:03 pm. Motion passed unanimously.