City Council

MANTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017 6:30 PM 1. Call to Order – Mayor Bradford called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members Present: Chuck Bradford, Don Hofstad, Will Lambert, and Ryan Christensen. Others Present: Dan Trapp, Scott Larsen and Cami Reber. 2. Pledge of Allegiance - Done 3. Additions/Deletions to Agenda  Handed out the Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda which was not included in the packet  Add item 4d) Notice from Dodge County Environmental Services  Add item 4e) SEMLM Notice  Add 7d) Streets request for Marigold Days and Park Use 4. Consent Agenda – Motion made by Member Hofstad, second by Member Lambert to approve the consent agenda as follows: a) City Council Meeting Minute’s June 26, 2017 b) Warrant List July 10, 2017 c) Dodge County Commissioners Meeting Agenda Motion passed unanimously. 5. Public Concerns - None 6. Public Hearing - None 7. Old Business/New Business a) Manhole Repairs Scott Larsen presented three quotes for repair of the manhole previously discussed (7th Street and Walnut). They are $4,100, $3,590 and the low one submitted for $2,750 is from Ridder Inc. from Blaine, MN. City Engineer Tim Hruska reviewed the quotes with staff and is recommending Ridder, Inc. They include a 3-year guarantee on the work. Scott also received a quote to completely replace the manhole at a cost of $25,000. Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Christensen to approve the low bid of $2,750 from Ridder, Inc. Motion passed unanimously. b) Ordinance 02-2017 – Codification Approval The City Council was presented with the ordinance which would formally adopt the Supplement 2, Code Codification, consisting of all new laws passed by the Council between 2006 and 2016. Cami noted that she has the pages that can be replaced for anyone that has an ordinance book otherwise they will be updated out on the City website. Motion made by Member Hofstad, second by Member Lambert to approve Ordinance 02-2017, AN ORDINANCE ENACTING AND ADOPTING A SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF MANTORVILLE MINNESOTA. Motion passed unanimously. c) Request exclusive use of Park and Streets by Marigold Days Committee; Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Christensen that Riverside Park and the immediately adjacent streets be reserved for the Marigold Days activities Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 8, 9 and 10th. Motion passed unanimously. 8. TBD a) Public Works Report  Scott noted he will be in school in Rushford on Wednesday and Thursday and requested reimbursement for a hotel room Wednesday night. Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Hofstad to approve to pay for Scotts overnight hotel. Motion passed unanimously.  Estimate to fix the undercutting by the dam with Rip Rap – DeCook quoted $2,800 to fix that. Request to approve up to $3,500. Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Christensen to approve up to $3,500 for repair of erosion above the dam. Mayor Bradford asked that staff get a couple of quotes, not just the one. Motion passed unanimously.  Reported on the meeting for the 4th Street construction schedule for the week of July 24th. They included Casey’s and the Bank in the meeting. b) City Clerk Report  Working on the update to the pool code due to changes in building code.  FD reimbursed for $3,800 in grants for training and education.  Gave the Council an update on the City receiving certification from the MPCA for placement on the PSIG list (Point Source Implementation Grant). We are in the fundable range right now but have not been awarded or reserved any funds. The PSIG grant is an 80% grant. We should hear in August/September if we get awarded any funds.  New law recently passed which gives cities authority to spend money on and fundraise for National Night Out, which previously we were not able to do and we work with the MRA on this. c) Consultant Report – None d) Committee Report  Chamber – Member Hofstad reported that they are getting ready for Marigold Days.  MRA – Member Lambert reported that they are getting closer to an ADA compliant plan for the Greek Revival House.  Park Board – Member Lambert reported that they did a walk through in the Park to identify tree placement, in process of trying to accumulate limestone on the hillside in the campground, talked about mulching at the dog park and moving the trees out to 6-8 feet from the fence. e) Council Member Report  Member Hofstad – noted that lowering of the dam sure gets people talking. If you notice the south City sign, the local business community is spearheading the limestone planter and plants that have been placed in front of the south sign.  Member Christensen – None  Will – recommended that we take a picture of the stone in the water under the cliffs and show kids this is why we don’t want you to jump. f) Mayor Report - None 9. Executive Session - None 10. Adjourn – Motion made by Member Hofstad, second by Member Lambert to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 pm. Motion passed unanimously.