City Council

SOUTH ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 6, 2017 Mayor James Francis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor James Francis Councilmembers Flatley, Forester, Hansen, Podgorski, Rothecker and Seaberg Absent: None Also Present: City Administrator, Stephen King City Attorney, Korine Land City Engineer, Chris Hartzell Deputy City Clerk, Shirley Buecksler 5a) Presentation: Luther Memorial Church Thanksgiving Dinner Community Invitation Valerie Gay, Kristi Oberpriller and Cadence Sundly presented the second annual Thanksgiving dinner, to be held November 16, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Luther Memorial Church, located at 315 15th Avenue North. 5b) Presentation: South St. Paul Jaycees Kahra Biehl and Cerrisa Howell-Brown presented a $500.00 check donation from the South St. Paul Jaycees to the South St. Paul Parks and Recreation Department. They also discussed the Mix and Mingle event to be held November 16, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Croatian Hall, located at 445 2nd Avenue South. This event is for anyone ages 18 to 40 who is interested in joining the South St. Paul Jaycees organization. 5c) Presentation: Music Unites – Be the Change Event Tim Leonard, Founder of “Music Unites Against Bullying” presented the Music Unites – Be the Change event to be held November 18, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at VFW Post 295, located at 111 Concord Exchange South. This event is for all ages and may become an annual event in South St. Paul. All proceeds to benefit the South St. Paul School District. Mayor Francis read a proclamation in support of the event and proclaimed November 12th to 18th as Unity Week in South St. Paul. 6) Citizens’ Comments Bernie Beerman, 206 Spruce Street East, discussed the possibility of residents being approached by a dog not under owner command and requested the City consider putting information in the newsletter on what to do in the event an animal becomes aggressive. City Council Minutes of November 6, 2017 1 7) Agenda Moved by Hansen/Flatley MOVED: To add item 10B, City Administrator Search Firm – The Mercer Group, Inc., and approve the agenda, as amended. Motion carried 7 ayes / 0 nays 8) Consent Agenda Moved by Seaberg/Podgorski to pull items 8K and 8N for further discussion and Resolved, that the South St. Paul City Council does hereby approve the following: A. City Council meeting minutes of October 16, 2017 B. Resolution No. 2017-197 Approving Accounts Payable C. Business licenses D. Resolution No. 2017-186 Designating Polling Places for the 2018 State Primary and General Election E. Sewer service claim and Settlement Agreement for 365 Grand Avenue West F. Resolution No. 2017-188 Relating to Airport: Approving Land Lease at Fleming Field with William Molnar G. Resolution No. 2017-189 Relating to Airport: Approving Termination of Land Lease at Fleming Field with Thomas J. Biros and David C. Wolking H. Resolution No. 2017-190 Relating to Airport: Approving Land Lease at Fleming Field with Brad Benson I. Resolution No. 2017-191 Accepting Grants and Gifts J. Resolution No. 2017-192 Accepting Grants and Gifts K. Item pulled for further discussion L. Resolution No. 2017-194 Accepting Funds for the 2017 Great Halloween Get Together M. Resolution No. 2017-195 Accepting Funds for the South St. Paul Youth Task Force N. Item pulled for further discussion Motion carried 7 ayes / 0 nays 8K) Adopt Resolution for Winter Parking Restrictions on Concord Place Glenn Boche, 572 Stewart Avenue, addressed the Council. Moved by Rothecker/Forester MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2017-193 Memorializing Winter Parking Restrictions on Concord Place. Motion carried 7 ayes / 0 nays City Council Minutes of November 6, 2017 2 8N) Cancel Rediscover South St. Paul Housing Program Moved by Seaberg/Flatley MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2017-196 Cancelling the Rediscover South St. Paul Housing Program and Requesting Reassignment of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to the Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program. Motion carried 7 ayes / 0 nays 9a) Public Hearing: Certifying Unpaid Charges to the County Auditor Moved by Podgorski/Seaberg MOVED: To open the Public Hearing on certifying unpaid charges to the County Auditor. Motion carried 7 ayes / 0 nays Moved by Hansen/Podgorski MOVED: To close the Public Hearing on certifying unpaid charges to the County Auditor. Motion carried 7 ayes / 0 nays Moved by Flatley/Forester MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2017-185 Certifying Unpaid Charges to the County Auditor. Motion carried 7 ayes / 0 nays 10A) Certification to Taxes – 2017 Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Moved by Podgorski/Forester MOVED: To adopt Resolution No. 2017-187 Certifying Unpaid Sidewalk Repair Charges for 2017 to the County Auditor. Motion carried 7 ayes/0 nays City Council Minutes of November 6, 2017 3 10B) City Administrator Search Firm – The Mercer Group, Inc. Moved by Hansen/Seaberg MOVED: To authorize entering into an agreement with The Mercer Group, Inc. for the City Administrator search, with a cost not to exceed $20,000. Motion carried 7 ayes / 0 nays 12) Adjournment Moved by Seaberg/Podgorski MOVED: To adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m. Motion carried 7 ayes/ 0 nays Approve: November 20, 2017 ___________________________ City Clerk City Council Minutes of November 6, 2017 4