City Council
Regular MeetingOwatonna, MN · December 4, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
City Council Meeting
December 4, 2018
The Owatonna City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
in Council Chambers. Council President Schultz called the meeting to order and welcomed
everyone in attendance. Attending were Council Members Dotson, Schultz, Burbank,
Okerberg, Raney, Svenby and Voss; Mayor Kuntz; Community Development Director
Klecker; Public Works Director Skov; Human Resource Director Gorski; City Attorney
Walbran; City Administrator Busse and Administrative Specialist Clawson.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Council Member Okerberg made a motion to approve the
agenda as presented, Council Member Svenby seconded the motion; all members voted aye for
approval.
Mayor Kuntz read the proclamation designating DECA Week as November 26-30, 2018.
DECA helps develop leadership abilities, competency in business, marketing and
entrepreneurship and interest in the American business system. DECA is active in the
Owatonna High School.
Council President Schultz explained council members review Consent Agenda Items prior to
the meeting for approval in one motion. Current Consent Agenda Items for approval include:
Minutes: City Council Meeting – November 20, 2018.
Renew Annual Renewal - Tobacco Licenses.
Temporary Liquor Permit – Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
Minutes – Library Board – November 20, 2018.
Minutes - OPU – October 23, 2018.
Set Date for 2019 Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting.
Renewal of four Agreement at SeniorPlace:
AARP Rental Agreement to Hold Classes.
Little Theatre Rental Agreement for use of the Multi-Purpose Room
SEMCAC Senior Dining Rental Agreement.
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute/Allina Health Facility Use Agreement.
Council Member Dotson made a motion to approve these Consent Agenda Items; Council
Member Burbank seconded the motion. Council Member Voss requested confirmation Council
Minutes from the November 20th meeting were amended to read he abstained from voting on
the Consent Agenda Items due to a personal interest. City Administrator Busse confirmed the
minutes include this so all members voted aye to approve these current items.
Vice-President Raney recapped the expenses for the period. Bills presented for payment totaled
$707,029.39. Council Member Svenby made a motion to approve these payments; Council
Member Voss seconded the motion; all members voted aye for approval.
Public Works Director Skov presented the second/final reading of Proposed Ordinance 14-18,
an adjustment to the sanitary sewer rates. Council approved the first reading during the last
meeting and no changes have incurred since. The new rates (a 4% increase) will become
effective January 1, 2019. Council Member Raney made a motion to approve the second/final
reading of Ordinance 14-18; Council Member Dotson seconded the motion. With a roll call
vote: voting aye were Council Members Burbank, Raney, Svenby, Voss, Okerberg, Dotson and
Schultz, no members voted nay. This will be known as Ordinance 1588.
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Community Development Director Klecker presented Resolution 111-18 to transfer funds from
the General Fund to the City’s Capital Projects Fund. $20,000 was included in the 2018 Park &
Rec Budget to overlay the trails in Mineral Springs Park. Unfortunately, this project was not
completed this year and is now proposed to be done next year. Council must adopt a resolution
transferring these funds for use during 2019. Council Member Okerberg made a motion to
approve Resolution 111-18; Council Member Burbank seconded the motion; all members voted
aye in approval.
City Administrator Busse presented Resolution 112-18 to approve the Memorandum of
Understanding with OCC Founders Group, LLC for their special assessments included in the
2017 Lemond Road Project. Under this MOU, $30,704.78 will be paid for their assessment
over a term of ten years with an annual interest rate of 4.5%. Council Member Svenby made a
motion to approve Resolution 112-18; Council Member Okerberg seconded the motion; all
members voted aye in approval.
Human Resource Director Gorski presented the 2019 Labor Agreement with the MN Public
Employees, Sergeants Unit. A summary of the changes include:
Wage Scale – Approval of a 2% increase on the approved wage scale for 2019 effective on
January 1, 2019 and a 1% increase effective May 12, 2019. Employees that have remaining
steps on the wage scale will received a step effective May 12, 2019.
Insurance - $21 (single) and $60 (family) increase in employer contribution for 2019.
These changes are consistent with those approved for other employees. Council Member
Okerberg made a motion to approve this labor contract; Council member Dotson seconded the
motion; all members voted aye in approval.
During Staff Comments, Human Resource Gorski reported applications are currently being
accepted for Equipment Maintenance Technician Specialist with the Street Department and a
Waste Water Maintenance Technician Position. Beginning tomorrow there will be
advertisement for Paid on Call positions with the Fire Department. Council President
questioned the City’s application process. Gorski explained it is an online process and if
someone needs assistance, they should contact her. Community Development Director Klecker
reported 38 new home building permits were issued during 2018 and then gave a brief update
on current improvement projects. Public Works Director Skov reported staff began clearing
snow at 5:00 on Saturday this last weekend, over 400 hours were used during the weekend
clearing roadways. Additional items for the Lake Kohlmier Project has delayed completion of
this project. Weather also delayed the Park Avenue Project this year so a portion will be
completed next year and beginning to prepare for the 2019 projects. City Administrator Busse
advised the date for the Joint County/City/School Meeting has been set for Monday, January 14,
2019 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building.
There were no comments during Public Comments.
During Council Comments: Council Member Raney commented he believes citizens will be
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impressed with the improvements made at Lake Kohlmier; he congratulated the OHS Football
Team on winning their second consecutive state championship and then asked staff to prepare a
draft amendment to the City’s ordinance for T21, the legal age to purchase tobacco and tobacco
products for council review. Council Member Okerberg thanked the Chamber for the Lighted
Holiday Parade and Re/Max Venture for their hot-air balloon in the parade. Mayor Kuntz
encouraged anyone able to assist elderly residents clear their sidewalks during the winter to
contact him. Council President Schultz also thanked everyone who participated in the Lighted
Holiday Parade. The parade is becoming more popular each year; this year 57 floats registered
but more than 70 participated.
With no additional business, 7:24 p.m. Council Member Raney made a motion to adjourn the
meeting, Council Member Dotson seconded the motion, all members present voted Aye in
approval.
Dated December 14 2018 Respectfully submitted,
Jeanette Clawson, Administrative Specialist
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PLEASE NOTE: Council will meet in Council Chambers for a study session beginning at 5:15 p.m. for discussion to
amend ordinance regarding the age allowed to purchase tobacco and tobacco products. At 6:00 p.m., the Truth and
Taxation Hearing will be held.to review the Proposed 2018 Budget and receive public comment.
OWATONNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AGENDA
TUESDAY, December 4, 2018
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ROLL CALL ORDER – Council Members Burbank, Raney,
Svenby, Voss, Okerberg, Dotson and Schultz
1. INTRODUCTORY ACTIONS:
1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call - Pledge of Allegiance.
1.2 Approval of Agenda.
1.3 Public Hearing.
1.4 Mayor.
1.4.1 DECA Week Proclamation
2. CONSENT AGENDA:
2.1 Minutes: City Council Meeting – November 20, 2018.
2.2 Licenses and Permits:
2.2.1 Annual Renewal - Tobacco Licenses.
2.2.2 Temporary Liquor Permit – Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
2.3 Board & Commission Minutes/Reports:
2.3.1 Minutes – Library Board – November 20, 2018.
2.3.2 OPU – October 23, 2018.
2.4 Miscellaneous Items:
2.4.1 Set Date for 2019 Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting.
2.5 Contracts/Agreements:
2.5.1 Renewal of SeniorPlace rental agreements.
• AARP rental agreement to hold classes.
• Little Theatre rental agreement to use multi-purpose room.
• Semcac Senior Dining rental agreement.
• Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute/Allina Health facility use agreement.
2.5.2 Change Order No 1 – Fuel System Replacement.
3. ACTION ITEMS:
3.1 Finance Report.
3.2 Licenses and Permits.
3.3 Ordinances:
3.3.1 Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 14-18: Amend Chapter 35, Appendix A Fee Schedule -
Sewer Rates, Charges and Fees, Domestic Sewer Rates and Charges Established.
3.4 Resolutions.
3.4.1 Resolution 111-18 – Approve Transfer of Funds from the General Fund to the City’s Capital Projects
Fund
3.4.2 Resolution 112-18 – Approve MOU Between City of Owatonna and OCC Founders Group, LLC.
3.5 Contracts/Agreements:
3.5.1 2019 Labor Agreement – MN Public Employees – Sergeants and Corporals.
3.6 Recommendations from Boards/Commissions.
3.7 Miscellaneous Items:
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS. [Please limit comments - 2 minutes and items not on the agenda.]
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL COMMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION.
6. ADJOURN.
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Owatonna City Council Minutes
Council Minutes
November 20, 2018
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The Owatonna City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
in Council Chambers. Council President Schultz called the meeting to order and welcomed
everyone in attendance. Attending were Council Members Dotson, Schultz, Burbank, Okerberg,
Raney, Svenby and Voss; Mayor Kuntz; Community Development Director Klecker; Public
Works Director Skov; Finance Director Moen; City Attorney Walbran; City Administrator Busse
and Administrative Assistant Rosenau.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Council Member Svenby made a motion to approve the
agenda as presented, Council Member Dotson seconded the motion; all members voted aye for
approval.
Jared Hendriks, Energy Conservation and Key Accounts Officer at OPU updated the council on
all of the energy being saved by making changes to city buildings. Since 2013 the city buildings
have saved over 1.5 million kilowatt hours, that’s enough power for about 200 homes per year.
Examples of upgrades include replacing lights with LED bulbs, replacing the boiler at the Tennis
& Fitness Center. All drinking fountains have also been upgraded to push button instead of
running all summer long.
Anisha Zak, Steele County Workforce Entry Coordinator updated council on School to Work
Program. 25% of graduates do not have a plan once they graduate from high school. Anisha’s
position was created to help these students make a plan for a job after graduation. She serves 4
different high school in Steele County, all students are referred by counselor, principal, staff
member, etc. Businesses meet monthly to bridge gap between schools and businesses so it’s an
easier track for students to learn about the different jobs available in town. A lot of businesses
have offered part-time positions for students and job shadowing. Anisha is able to work with
students from 16-24 years old. For more information her contact number is 507-993-1790, or
her email is on the Owatonna High School website.
Mayor Kuntz presented Pastor Mark Rosenau, Police Chaplain for OPD with the Outstanding
Service Award. Mayor Kuntz thanked Rosenau for making this community a better one.
Captain Jeff Mundale recognized Pastor Rosenau for having a caring, loving heart that enhanced
police service and care for the public. The OPD would like to thank and honor Mark.
Council President Schultz explained council members review Consent Agenda Items prior to the
meeting for approval in one motion. Current Consent Agenda Items for approval include:
Council Minutes: Council Meeting – November 5, 2018.
Canvass Results of 2018 City Election – November 9, 2018
Permits/Licenses:
Event Permit – Football Team Escort Out Of and Back In To Town – November 24, 2018.
Mayor Kuntz would like to modify the event permit to state “escort out of town and back in to
town”
Board & Commission Minutes/Reports:
Minutes – Park and Rec Board Meeting – November 5, 2018.
Department Monthly Reports:
Reports: Building and Inspection Report – October 2018.
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Contracts/Agreements:
Renew Warsinski Chalet Contract – Martin Equipment.
Change Order #1 – Kohlmier Dr & Trail Project – JJD Companies, LLC.
Change Order #1 – 2018 CIPPS Project.
Miscellaneous:
Res 108-18 – Authorize Purchase from Fame Awards.
Council Member Dotson made a motion to approve these Consent Agenda Items with the change
to the Event Permit and Council Member Okerberg seconded the motion. All members voted aye
to approve of these items.
Vice-President Raney recapped the expenses for the period. Bills presented for payment totaled
$748,099.83. Council Member Svenby made a motion to approve these payments; Council
Member Burbank seconded the motion; all members voted aye for approval.
Public Works Director Skov requested approval of modifications to Ordinance 14-18 pertaining to
sanitary sewer rates. Skov reported that the annual adjustments of the sanitary sewer rates are
necessary to maintain adequate funding for operations and maintenance of the sanitary sewer
collection system and wastewater treatment facility. A 4% increase to the base rate and to the
usage rate is proposed. The budget impact will be approximately a 4% increase to revenue for the
sanitary sewer fund. Council Member Raney made a motion to approve Ordinance 14-18;
Council Member Dotson seconded the motion; Roll call vote: all members voted aye for approval.
Public Works Director Skov requested approval of Resolution 107-18 ordering the preparation of
the 2019 Street and Utility Project feasibility report. The 2019 Street and Utility Project involves
work on the following streets:
• West Hills Tennis Center Parking Lot
• 22nd Street NE – Hemlock Avenue to the east
• Holly – Butternut to Linn
• 13th Street NE – 3rd Avenue to St. Paul Road
• North Street West – State Avenue to west
• 28th Avenue NW – Park Drive to CSAH 2 (Hoffman Drive)
• Lewis Drive NW – 24th Avenue NW to west
• 21st Avenue NW – Park Drive to CSAH 2 (Hoffman Drive)
• LEC Parking Lot
This project involves various levels of reconstruction as needed. Council Member Okerberg
made a motion to approve Resolution 107-18; Council Member Voss seconded the motion; all
members voted aye for approval.
Community Development Director Klecker requested approval of Resolution 108-18 the final plat
of the Sanders Energy Addition, a two lot industrial plat located in the Owatonna Industrial Park.
OPU has determined they no longer have a need for the large LP tanks. They are planning to sell
the property with the tanks since they have been deemed as excess. In order to clean up the title
and create the necessary property lines the property needs to be platted. The two parcels being
platted do not have street frontage, they have been accessed through a gravel drive on the
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northerly side of the property, adjacent to the railroad right of way. This access area is currently
part of a utility easement. The Planning Commission held a public hearing with no objections
heard and recommend approval of this plat with two conditions:
1) The final plat shall be recoded within 60 days of the approval.
2) The title opinion shall be approved by the City Attorney prior to recording of the final
plat.
Council Member Raney made a motion to approve Resolution 108-18 the final plat of the
Sanders Energy Addition as recommended by the Planning Commission; Council Member
Dotson seconded the motion; all members voted aye for approval.
Community Development Director Klecker requested approval of application No. 277. This is a
request for a lot split by Stadheim Properties of Owatonna LLC for the property located at 1176
Frontage Road East and 1174 Brady Boulevard. The proposed split will allow the two uses to be
split and separately owned. The Planning Commission held a public hearing with no objections
heard and recommend approval of this formal lot split with the following conditions:
1) The applicant shall record a joint parking, access, and maintenance agreement for the
parking lot and access drive areas.
2) The applicant shall record a drainage easement in favor of Lot 1 for the storm water
facilities.
Council Member Dotson made a motion to approve application No. 277 as recommended by the
Planning Commission; Council Member Svenby seconded the motion; all members voted aye for
approval
City Administrator Busse presented the application received from Maher Safi for a Tobacco
License for the Owatonna Smoke Shop Inc. at 641 W Bridge Street, Suite 108. All of the
necessary payments and documentation have been received. Council Member Raney made a
motion to approve this license, Council Member Burbank seconded the motion; all members
present voted aye in approval.
City Administrator Busse presented the application received from Sances Zuniga for an On-Sale
Liquor License with Sunday Sales. This license will be issued to LaBamba Restaurant LLC at
114 W Broadway Street. The restaurant opened earlier this year and now plans to add liquor to
their menu. They provided all of the necessary fees and documentation. Council Member
Dotson made a motion to approve this license; Council Member Burbank seconded the motion;
all members voted aye for approval
Community Development Director Klecker requested approval of Conditional Use No. C-1414
received from Tri Valley Opportunity Council to allow a day care facility to be expanded and
construct a new building at 565 20th St NE. The Planning Commission held a public hearing and
one neighbor expressed concern about drainage. Storm water will need to be addressed in the
building plans. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this Condition Use request
with the following conditions:
1) The building shall be setback a minimum of 40’ from the property lines as stated in the
original conditional use permit.
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2) The use shall be permitted to expand to 100 students.
Council Member Dotson made a motion to approve Conditional Use No. C-1414 as
recommended by the Planning Commission; Council Member Svenby seconded the motion; all
members voted aye for approval.
City Administrator Busse requested approval of Torey’s Restaurant and Bar liquor license
transfer. Construction of their new facility is nearing completion. They currently have a liquor
license so there would be no budget impact. Council member Raney made the motion to approve
the transfer of the liquor license contingent upon receipt of a certificate of occupancy; Council
member Okerberg seconded the motion; all members voted aye for approval.
City Administrator Busse requested approval of a new computer use policy. This policy will
replace the current internet use policy section 8.7 in its entirety. This policy is out of date and
does not address the present needs in relation to security and integrity of electronic information
systems. Staff has utilized the League of Minnesota Cities model policy as a starting point for the
city’s policy. Mark Walbran City attorney has also reviewed and his revisions have also been
incorporated into the document. Council Member Okerberg made a motion to approve the new
computer use policy; Council Member Voss seconded the motion; all members voted aye for
approval.
City Administrator Busse requested approval of a new social media policy. The city engages in
social media activities from multiple departments and its use continues to grow. It is necessary to
formalize its proper use. Staff utilized the League of Minnesota cities model policy as a starting
point. Mark Walbran has also reviewed and revised the policy. This policy covers all employees,
city council, board and commission members and any authorized agents of the City of Owatonna.
The policy addresses purpose, scope, definition, rule of use, data ownership and personal social
media use. Any new social media accounts will have to be approved by the City Administrator to
ensure accounts are kept to a sustainable number and the policy is followed. Council Member
Dotson made a motion to approve the new social media policy; Council Member Burbank
seconded the motion; all members voted aye for approval.
Interim Park and Rec Director Klecker reported that the Park and Rec department is finishing up
the outdoor activities and gearing up for all of our winter activities coming up.
City Administrator Busse asked to move the council meetings in January to the 8th and 22nd.
Roger Wacek, 646 East Vine Street. Roger asks if the city reduces special assessments where is
the money going to come from? Mr. Wacek would like to know how much money the city
spends on herbicides.
During Council Comments: Council Member Burbank thanked Mr. Wacek for his love of
Owatonna and that he shares his interests and concerns with the council and Happy Thanksgiving
to everybody. Council Member Raney thanked the council for the good and professional
discussion. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and to reach out to the less fortunate this year. The
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Vikings have selected Coach Williams as Coach of the Year. Good Luck to the Owatonna
Huskies this Saturday! Council Member Okerberg – Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and good
luck to the Huskies!
Mayor Kuntz thanked OPP for the article in the paper regarding his grandson, he had 250 people
approach him after that. Now it’s go Huskies! Council Member Schultz thanked Courtney for
filling in for Jeanette. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
With no additional business to discuss at 7:50 p.m. Council Member Okerberg made a motion to
adjourn the meeting, Council Member Dotson seconded the motion, all members present voted
Aye in approval.
Dated November 23, 2018 Respectfully submitted,
Courtney Rosenau, Administrative Assistant
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Unapproved Minutes of Owatonna Public Library Board of Trustees
Owatonna Public Library, Gainey Room
105 North Elm Ave.
Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 4:30 pm
The Owatonna Public Library Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on
Tuesday, November 20th, 2018. In attendance were President Meredith
Erickson, Vice President John Pfeifer, Secretary Trudy Severson and Library
Director Mark Blando. Absent were Trustees Christy Tryhus and Karen Malin
and Administrative Assistant Robin Spande.
1. Call to Order
President Erickson called the meeting to order at 4:30pm.
2. Reminder of Open Meeting Law
The open meeting law applies to the board meetings
3. Public Comments
No visitors attended and no comments were presented.
4. Approve Minutes
The October minutes were reviewed by the Board. Pfeifer moved and Severson
seconded to approve the minutes of the October meeting. All aye.
5. Financial Report
After ten months have passed in the fiscal year, the library is right on track
with 11% of the budget remaining. Trustee Pfeifer inquired about Director
Blando speaking to the County regarding funding. A meeting will be set up
early next year.
6. Children’s Services Report for October 2018
See attached document.
7. Library Use Report
409 OPL patrons checked out 1,119 e-books and 449 e-Audio items in October
2018 through the Overdrive database.
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Using Freegal, 42 patrons downloaded 507 songs and 41 patrons streamed
1,275 songs. 114 Hoopla users checked out 381 items.
CKI & CKO - physical items Oct. 2018 CKI & CKO - physical items Oct. 2017
bp Checkin Normal CKI 1,356 bp Checkin Normal CKI 1,573
bp Checkin Late Checkin 291 bp Checkin Late Checkin 310
BP TOTAL CKI 1,647 BP TOTAL CKI 1,883
bp Checkout First Time CKO 1,381 bp Checkout First Time CKO 1,498
bp Checkout Phone Renewal 135 bp Checkout Phone Renewal 141
bp Checkout Other Renewal 55 bp Checkout Other Renewal 70
bp Checkout Opac Renewal 73 bp Checkout Opac Renewal 91
bp BP TOTAL CKO 1,644 bp BP TOTAL CKO 1,800
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CKI & CKO - physical items Oct. 2018 CKI & CKO - physical items Oct. 2017
owat Checkin Normal CKI 14,497 owat Checkin Normal CKI 15,559
owat Checkin Late Checkin 2,739 owat Checkin Late Checkin 2,702
OPL TOTAL CKI 17,236 OPL TOTAL CKI 18,261
owat Checkout First Time CKO 15,656 owat Checkout First Time CKO 15,779
owat Checkout Phone Renewal 369 owat Checkout Phone Renewal 537
owat Checkout Other Renewal 696 owat Checkout Other Renewal 786
owat Checkout Opac Renewal 1,026 owat Checkout Opac Renewal 1,021
owat OPL TOTAL CKO 17,747 owat OPL TOTAL CKO 18,123
Oct. 2018 New Borrowers Oct. 2017 New Borrowers
bp 4 bp 18
owat 96 owat 99
ILL/Loaned Oct. 2018 ILL/Borrowed Oct. 2018
bp 433 bp 244
owat 1,520 owat 1,281
Visits Oct. 2018
bp 1,189
owat 13,637
7a. Upcoming Programs
A movie will be presented in the Gainey Room on Thursday December 13th at
2:00 pm. The movie being presented is “Christmas in Connecticut.”
8. SELCO Updates
Trustee Pfeifer stated that there would be no change in the Automation fees.
9. Old Business
a. Strategic Planning
Blando stated his desire to implement a survey of the community to gauge
where we are as far as programming and services provided. He will be meeting
with staff to come up with questions to use.
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b. Library Updates
Blando informed the Board of the holiday hours over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Retirement dates have been established for long time employees Dave Lubahn
and Marie Sexton. Dave’s last day will be December 21. Marie’s last day will
be January 11. The City of Owatonna is in the process of drafting a computer
use/social media policy. Blando also detailed an incident in Children’s
Services regarding a cap gun.
c. Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
Blando met with City Council to review the 2019 CIP request of $15,000 for
painting of the interior of the Library.
d. Space Allocation Study Update
Blando will be meeting with Facilities Manager Aaron Fitzloff to review costs
and timing of the library renovation. A complete report will be done by
January in time for a joint meeting between the Library Board and City
Council.
10. New Business - none
Adjourn
A motion was made to adjourn by Severson and seconded by Pfeifer. All aye.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Mark Blando
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Owatonna Public Utilities Commission October 23, 2018 4:00 p.m.
The Owatonna Public Utilities Commission met in regular session in the Morehouse Conference
Room at the Owatonna Public Utilities. Present were Commissioners Rossi, Kottke, Simon and Doyal.
Absent was Commissioner Cosens. Also present were General Manager Fritsch; City Administrator
Busse; Chief Financial Officer Fondell; Director, Engineering Johnson; Director, Field Operations
Warehime; Manager, Human Resources Madson; Executive, Communications & Administration
Coordinator Schmoll; Energy Conservation & Key Accounts Officer Hendricks; Electrical Engineer Dave
Olson; Gas Engineer Jon Blough and Water Design Engineer Brian Clausen.
Commissioner Rossi led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
The Minutes from the regular meeting of September 25, 2018 were presented to the
Commission. Commissioner Doyal moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Commissioner Simon
seconded the motion. All Commissioners voting Aye, the motion passed.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee: Commissioner Doyal reported the Finance Committee met, reviewed and
approved Vouchers totaling $4,770,357.01. He further reported there were no issues, and no work
orders to approve.
Personnel Committee: Commissioner Rossi reported the Personnel Committee did not meet.
City Administrator’s Report
City Administrator Busse gave an update on projects, personnel and the deer management hunt
for 2018. She noted paving of the downtown parking lots has been delayed a week due to soft
ground. Mosher Avenue sanitary main and water main is now complete and the Lake Kohlmeier Drive
& Trail parking lot is progressing nicely. The police, public works, engineering, community
development, library and finance departments all have new employees who will be starting or who
have already started. The 2018 Deer Management season received 43 applications. Thirty applicants
passed the competence test and have chosen their season and park location. Season 1 runs November
3-24 and Season 2 runs November 25 – December 21st.
System Health Reports
Electrical Engineer Dave Olson, Gas Engineer Jon Blough and Water Design Engineer Brian
Clausen presented system health reports for each respective utility to the Commission. Highlights in
the electric utility include the ongoing conduit install with Jaguar Communications, service territory
expansion, fiber ring completion, and the need for a new substation. Water projects include the
ongoing efforts to increase water pressure in the industrial park including adding an additional pressure
zone. The gas utility continues to work on the 5 to 50 lb. conversion, as well as continue to work on
redoing large capacity gas meter sets.
161/12/47 kV Power Transformer Bid
The attached bid tabulation was presented to the Commission. The bid is for a transformer for
the new substation. Staff recommends awarding the bid to the evaluated apparent low bidder of SPX
Transformer Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $1,027,533.00 with a guaranteed delivery date of 50-55
weeks. After discussion, Commissioner Simon moved to approve the award the bid to SPX Transformer
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Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $1,027,533.00. Commissioner Doyal seconded the motion. All
Commissioners voting Aye, the motion passed.
Contributed Services
The Contributed Services report as of September 30, 2018 was presented to the Commission.
The Commission signed the report.
Operations/Scorecard
There was not anything to discuss on the Scorecard.
General Manager/Staff Report
General Manager Fritsch reported interviews for the General Manager position are still ongoing.
The second round of interviews will take place in the upcoming week.
General Manager Fritsch reported the Q12 Engagement Survey has been sent to all employees.
Director, Field Operations Warehime gave a presentation to the Commission regarding natural
gas procurement. He explained some basics of natural gas including an explanation of how the units
are measured. He discussed pipeline capacity and receipt points. He also discussed the capacity
optimization we receive from The Energy Authority (TEA). Mr. Warehime concluded by discussing an
Asset Management Agreement he is looking to enter into with Tenaska whereby they would manage
our pipeline capacity. With the new arrangement, Tenaska will do the pipeline capacity optimization
and TEA will continue to schedule daily gas requirements and continue to provide consulting for
hedges.
Chief Financial Officer Fondell updated the Commission on the progress of the 2019 budget and
inquired if Commissioners would like electronic or paper copies of the budget. Rates will be discussed
along with the other budget discussions. The conversion to the NiSC system is complete. There
continue to be little issues we are working through. One of the changes with the new system is all
customers who are on the budget billing program will be recalculated the month of November. This
will be an annual process going forward. As a final note, Mrs. Fondell reported as of the morning of
this meeting, OPU has reached PCI compliance which means we are now compliant with data security
with customer credit card information.
Executive, Communications & Administration Coordinator Schmoll updated the Commission on
Public Power Week and invited the Commissioners to the State of the Utility meeting on December 6,
2018.
Energy Conservation & Key Accounts Officer Hendricks discussed the rate study with the
Commission. He further reported the Home Energy Reports will no longer be sent out to customers.
The reason being, it is too costly for the company who sends out the Home Energy Reports to convert
the data from our new system. He further reported, OPU will continue to look for other options and
programs to help us continue to meet our energy savings goals.
Commission Roundtable
Commissioner Rossi inquired about the timeline for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI).
General Manager Fritsch reported, money is in the budget and we are working on putting together a
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strategy to move forward. The timeline has been accelerated, as there are several advantages to
having the AMI meters in place, including better outage management.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Simon moved
to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kottke seconded the motion. All Commissioners voting Aye,
the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tammy Schmoll
Executive, Communications & Administration Coordinator
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Change Order
No. 1
Date of Issuance: November 29, 2018 Effective Date:
Project: Lemond Road - 2017 Fuel System Owner: City of Owatonna Owner's Contract No.: 16004
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Contract: Date of Contract:
Pump and Meter Engineer's Project No.:
The Contract Documents are modified as follows upon execution of this Change Order:
Additional work to due to contaminated soils
Attachments: (List documents supporting change):
Pricing attached
CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE: CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIMES:
Original Contract Price: Original Contract Times: D Working days D Calendar days
Substantial completion (days or date): Not applicable _______
$165,943.46 Ready for final payment (days or date): ____________
[Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved Change [Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved Change Orders
Orders No.___ __ to No._____ No._____ to No._____
Substantial completion (days): ______________
$0.00 Ready for final payment (days): ______________
Contract Price prior to this Change Order: Contract Times prior to this Change Order:
Substantial completion (days or date): ____________
$172,459.2765,943.46 Ready for final payment (days or date): ____________
Increase of this Change Order: [Increase] [Decrease] of this Change Order:
Substantial completion (days or date): ____________
$6,515.81 Ready for final payment (days or date): ____________
Contract Price incorporating this Change Order: Contract Times with all approved Change Orders:
Substantial completion (days or date): ____________
$1 Ready for final payment (days or date): ____________
RECOMMENDED: ACCEPTED: ACCEPTED:
By:_=11&/A� �- __,,, � -- -•-" - By:--- - -------- By: _____________
Engineer (Authorized Signature) Owner (Authorized Signature) Contractor (Authorized Signature)
Date: __,/'-'-,,1/�/2
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W�?___ Date: ______________ Date: _____________
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Approved by Funding Agency (if applicable): Date:
EJCDC No. C-941 (2002 Edition) Page 0 of2
Prepared by the Engineers' Joint Contract Documents Committee and endorsed by the
Associated General Contractors ofAmerica and the Construction Specifications Institute.
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THE CITY OF OWATONNA
City Administration Office 540 West Hills Circle
Kris Busse Owatonna, MN 55060-4794
Ph. (507) 774-7340
FAX: (507) 444-4394
DATE: November 30, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kris Busse
SUBJECT: Assessment – OCC Founders Group, LLC
Purpose:
Request approval of Resolution 112-18 to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
with OCC Founders Group, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company.
Background:
The City of Owatonna has proposed to assess the Property of 1991 Lemond Road, Owatonna,
MN for public improvements constructed, or to be constructed. Property Owner of 1991
Lemond Road, Owatonna, MN has presented a timely written objection to said assessment.
City and Property Owner wish to resolve their dispute over the assessment of the Property, all
pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the MOU.
Budget Impact:
$30,704.78 assessment to be collected over a term of ten years.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the approval of Resolution 112-18 approving the proposed MOU.
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