City Council

MANTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2018 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: DCSO Deputies, Jim and Tina Potter, Gretta Becay, Patti Chilson, Scott Larsen and Cami Reber. 2. Pledge of Allegiance - Done 3. Additions/Deletions to Agenda - None 4. Consent Agenda – Motion made by Member Christensen, second by Member Blair to approve the consent agenda as follows: a) City Council Meeting Minute’s July 23, 2018 b) Warrant List August 13, 2018 c) Dodge County Sheriffs Dept July Call Report for Mantorville d) Joint Venture Revenue/Expenditure Report e) Final Pay Request 3 Quam Construction f) Dodge County Environmental Services Zoning Amendment g) LMCIT ADA Compliance Survey Motion passed unanimously. 5. Public Concerns - None 6. Public Hearing – None 7. Old Business/New Business a) Removal of Brown Shed from WW Site Scott Larsen spoke to the Council about future plans of the old brown shed at the WW Plant site. He has talked to a few people and it will cost some money if we have it torn down and put back up at the shop site. The bid he received just to remove it is for $1,000. That was the cheap one and they would just tear it down and haul it away. Currently the building stores a trailer and the Christmas lights. Mayor Bradford asked if it’s usable, and Scott noted that yes, with a little TLC. Scott noted that he would like to do this next year in the spring. Mayor Bradford asked if his plan is to move it up to the shop. Scott said it would be nice if it was up there and he can get a few bids together on that. The one person he talked to said that it would cost about $7,000- $10,000 just to tear it down and move it up there. That is materials and everything. Member Blair noted it would be interesting to see what a straight up replacement would cost and to compare it. Scott noted that he will get some prices together and bring them back on the 27th. Member Hofstad suggested to get the word out on it and if anyone wants to buy it outright, we could see what that option looks like also. Scott noted he would get that information also. b) Noise Complaints/Noise Ordinance Cami explained that she had a request for the City Council to review the noise ordinance as it pertains to power equipment such as lawnmowers and the time set by Ordinance allowing them. Council Members discussed and it is their conclusion that no changes need to be made. c) MRA Application to Conduct Offsite Gambling Cami presented and explained the annual application for the conduct of bingo during Marigold Days as submitted by the MRA. The only change this year from the past is that bingo will only take place on Saturday of Marigold days instead of both Saturday and Sunday. Motion made by  Member Blair, second by Member Hofstad to approve the MRA application to conduct offsite gambling. Motion passed unanimously. d) RESOLUTION 2018-11 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FUND TRANSFERS FOR THE YEAR 2018 This is the annual funds transfer resolution that the Council sets at budget time. One addition to this is the transfer from the sewer fund to the CIP fund of the $250,000 for the payback of the partial connection fee payment made to Kasson. As Cami explained previously, this transfer was not done during the Auditor’s yearly journal entries. Motion made by Member Blair, second by Member Hofstad to approve Resolution 2018-11 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FUND TRANSFERS FOR THE YEAR 2018. Motion passed unanimously. 8. TBD a) Public Works Report – Scott reported on the following:  Trimmed up willow branches along the street.  Got the stop sign in on the north and south side of Walnut.  Worked on pavilion today.  Just day to day stuff. b) City Clerk Report – Cami reported on the following:  Reminder of the workshop meeting next week Monday.  The primary elections are tomorrow. c) Consultant Report – None d) Committee Report  EDA – Mayor Bradford reported on the contribution they are making towards the shuttle cost for Marigold Days. He also noted that the SCD event ended with a positive balance.  Fire Department – Member Hofstad reported on their getting ready for Marigold Days and gave an update on the Fire Hall renovations.  Park Board – Member Lambert noted that Joe has surveyed the Ash trees throughout the City and he has counted the following: 65 general City, 10 in Denneson Park, 22 in Riverside Park, and 67 on Goat Island alone. Some staff can remove but some need to be contracted out due to their location or size. Joe is getting quotes on the 6 that are needed for removal right away. Member Lambert also noted the anonymous donor who wants to donate the pad and fence to surround the portable toilet in Denneson Field. This will need to be ADA accessible. e) Council Member Report  Member Hofstad – Commented on National Night Out.  Member Christensen – Reminder to everyone that school sports have started and the grade 7-12 students are riding bikes to and from the schools and to keep an eye out for safety .  Member Lambert – Made a request about putting up the music stage on Thursday of Marigold Days instead of Friday. Motion made by Member Lambert, second by Member Hofstad to allow the closing of the north portion of 4th and Clay on Thursday night at 6:00 pm instead of the previously approved Friday night. The rest of previous approvals will stay in place. Motion passed unanimously. Member Lambert asked that we get the yield to pedestrian signs up for Marigold Days. f) Mayor Report – Mayor Bradford reported on the Proclamation done for the Arbor Day Celebration, the ash tree replacement plan, and noted the request by many to leave a Fire Truck at the National Night Out event. 9. Executive Session - None 10. Adjourn – Motion made by Member Christensen, second by Member Lambert to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 pm. Motion passed unanimously.