City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 3, 2017 Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:15 P.M. on Monday, April 3, 2017 ROLL CALL: Present, Mayor Francis Councilmembers Flatley, Forester, Hansen, Podgorski, Rothecker, Seaberg Absent, None Also Present, City Administrator, Steve King City Attorney, Kori Land City Engineer, Chris Hartzell City Clerk, Christy Wilcox 5) Presentations  SSPHYCC Jovenes de Salud presented key to City to Mayor Francis  Mayor Francis read a proclamation welcoming the Ice Skating Institute Championship Competitions to the City of South St. Paul and declared June 3-4 ISI Championship Competitions Days in the City of South St. Paul  Mayor Francis publicly recognized and thanked John Kemp for his dedication, commitment and loyalty in serving the residents in South St. Paul and declared April 30, 2017, John Kemp Day in South St. Paul  Mayor Francis recognized Debbie Kermes for her dedication and loyalty to the City of South St. Paul and declared April 13th, Debbie Kermes Day in the City of South St. Paul. Debbie will truly be missed by all.  Deb Griffith and members of the Mayor’s Youth Task Force presented the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. 6) Citizens’ Comments  Fred and Doris Hohmeister discussed the removal of the tree located at Summit Park. They requested that the City look into adopting a policy regarding the removal of trees as well as notification to the neighbors.  Bernie Beerman addressed his concerns about parking at Kaposia Landing  Dr. Patrick Diamond, resident of John Carroll Highrise was concerned regarding the number of times the elevator has not been working and requested the City look into this issue. 7) Agenda Moved by Seaberg/Hansen MOVED: To approve the agenda. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of April 3, 2017 1 8) Consent Agenda Moved by Forester/Flatley Resolved, that the South St. Paul City Council does hereby approve the following: 1. City Council meeting minutes of March 20, 2017 2. Resolution No. 2017-80, approving accounts payable 3. Renewal of Contributed Services Agreement between SMFD and the cities of South St. Paul and West St. Paul for a one year term (calendar year 2017) 4. Hiring of Aaron Lozano and Taylor Krier as Maintenance Workers in the Public Works Department for the City of South St. Paul, contingent on successful completion of background investigation and work physical 5. Business licenses 6. Resolution No. 2017-77, approving a Joint Powers Agreement for the Wetland Health Evaluation Program between Dakota County and the City of South St. Paul 7. Resolution No. 2017-78, declaring certain City property as surplus and approving sale (abandoned bikes) 8. Resolution No. 2017-79, reaffirming City Authority to Manage Public Right-Of-Way 9. Encroachment Agreement for a fence in the unopened alley right-of-way behind 1506 Maywood Drive 10. Purchase and installation of new flooring and office furniture for the Public Works offices and hallway area Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 9a) Public Hearing – 2017-005 Mill & Overlay Moved by Seaberg/Flatley MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2017-69, ordering improvement and preparation of final plans and specifications for Project 2016-005A Mill & Overlay. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 9b) Public Hearing – 2017-007 Bituminous Removal and Replacement Projects Moved by Hansen/Rothecker MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2017-70, ordering improvement and preparation of final plans and specifications for Project 2017-007A-G Bituminous Removal & Replacement Projects. Councilmember Podgorski made a motion for a friendly amendment to remove 5th Avenue North and 16th Avenue North from Resolution No. 2017-70. The motion failed for a lack of a second. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of April 3, 2017 2 10a) Plans and Specifications and Call for Bids for Street Projects Moved by Podgorski/Rothecker MOVED: To combine the 2017 Mill & Overlay and Bituminous Removal & Replacement projects for bidding purposes and adopt Resolution No. 2017-72, approving the plans and specifications for 2017 Street Rehabilitation Projects and ordering advertisement for bids. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 10b) Second Reading – Ordinance Relating to Size of Address Numbers Moved by Rothecker/Forester MOVED: That Ordinance No. 1315, an ordinance amending Chapter 106, Article I of the South St. Paul Code of 2007 relating to numbering of houses and buildings is adopted and authorize its publication. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays 11) Adjournment Moved by Seaberg/Podgorski MOVED: To adjourn the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays Approved: April 17, 2017 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of April 3, 2017 3