City Council

MANTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 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, Don Hofstad, Will Lambert and Ryan Christensen Others Present: Gretta Becay, Dan Trapp and Cami Reber 2. Pledge of Allegiance - Done 3. Additions/Deletions to Agenda - None 4. Consent Agenda – Motion made by Member Blair, second by Member Hofstad to approve the consent agenda as follows: a) City Council Meeting Minute’s September 25, 2017 b) Warrant List October 2, 2017 and October 9, 2017 c) Dodge County Commissioners Meeting Agenda d) Dodge County Zoning Amendment e) Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Call Report September f) Mantorville EDA Meeting Minutes September 5, 2017 g) Mantorville Park Board Meeting Minutes August 9, 2017 Motion passed unanimously. 5. Public Concerns - None 6. Public Hearing - None 7. Old Business/New Business a) Tabled Request for Lost Crop Revenue due to WW Project No update at this time. Will remain on the table. b) Approval for Shed Purchase – Park Board Member Lambert reported on the Park Board request. Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Hofstad to approve the Park Boards recommendation for the purchase of a new shed to replace the old one at Mantor Field at a cost not to exceed $2,500. The shed is used to store items used for the field. Motion passed unanimously. c) Resolution 2017-11 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FUND TRANSFERS FOR THE YEAR 2017 Motion made by Member Blair, second by Member Christensen to approve Resolution 2017- 11 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FUND TRANSFERS FOR THE YEAR 2017. Motion passed unanimously. d) Right Of Way (ROW) Draft Ordinance Review This is a draft update of the Right of Way Ordinance which adds changes to meet the Small Cell Legislation that was put into place. Cami is requesting that Council Members review this draft and send any comments to her so she can bring a final draft back for Council to review. 8. TBD a) Public Works Report - None b) City Clerk Report – Cami reported on the following items:  Repairs to the Dam have been postponed due to the rain. It could be a couple of weeks yet.  I received a call today from McNeilus Steel about donating the steel for the gates repair at the dam if needed. They also noted they have rebar if it’s needed.   10th Street project started today.  WW Project Update – connection made last Friday, working on odds and ends, clean up and punch list.  The final sewer connection in Mantor Drive was made and assessment paid in full.  Geronimo Energy reached out again and Cami is confirming that the Council still has no interest in a solar energy subscription. Council confirmed no interest.  She and Patti will attend a Clerks region meeting in Kasson on Thursday.  She will attend the local government Health Insurance Pool next week and will bring back final renewal numbers for 2018.  No increase in Dental premiums for 2018.  Reminder of the Fire Departments Open House on Wednesday, 5:30-8:30.  Noted a Thank You to the Fire Department that she handed out.  Updated Financials handed out.  Asked Council to bring their calendars to the next meeting so we can set the Workshop meeting date. c) Consultant Report – None d) Committee Report  EDA – Mayor Bradford reported on the payoff of one of the RLF Loans, The Dodge County EDA Summit on child care opportunities, and receiving a new application for EDA commissioner positions.  Fire Department – Member Hofstad reported that Wednesday night is the FD open house and they are planning to show the Jaws of Life techniques. As it is fire prevention week they will be putting on things for the preschools.  Park Board – Member Lambert reported on the Riverside Park circle planter that needs to be cleaned up and tuck pointed; the Park Board is recommending approval to pay up to $500 for Brian Schwanke to do this work. Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Hofstad to approve. Motion passed unanimously. Member Lambert reported on the crabapple tree replacement. Motion made by Member Blair, second by Member Lambert to approve the purchase of 5 crabapple trees at $90 each to replace those taken out in Riverside Park. Motion passed unanimously. Pop machines discussion. Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Christensen to discontinue the pop machines in the park after 2017. Member Blair noted it is a losing thing especially with the gas station across the street. Motion passed unanimously. Motion made by Member Lambert to carry forward any unused Park Board Funds from 2017-2018. Motion died for lack of a second. Member Blair noted this is usually considered at the time of setting the budget and we can review it then.  Relief – Member Hofstad discussed Marigold Days and the final numbers are being put together and they did quite well, especially for the pancake breakfast. He will bring those numbers back when he has them. e) Council Member Report  Member Lambert – Reported on a meeting this Wednesday for 2018 Stage Coach Days planning. They are having good responses from group and a grant has been submitted.  Member Hofstad - Invite to everyone to the Fire Department Open House on Wednesday. Noted the Kasson connection taking place. f) Mayor Report – None 9. Closed Session - None 10. Adjourn – Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Hofstad to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 pm. Motion passed unanimously.