City Council Meetings

MINUTES OF THE Mayor Steve Washburn WATERTOWN CITY COUNCIL Deborah Everson Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Lindsay Guetzkow Adam Pawelk Michael Walters 1. Call to Order and Roll Call Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Watertown City Council was called to order at 6:33 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2018 in the Council Chambers of City Hall by Mayor Steve Washburn. Council Members present: Washburn, Mike Walters, Deb Everson, Lindsay Guetzkow and Adam Pawelk. City Staff present: City Administrator Shane Fineran, City Engineer Andrew Budde, City Planner Mark Kaltsas, and Clerk/Treasurer Lynn Tschudi. Those who signed in were: John Weinzierl, Norman Bauer, Rob Berg, Steve Soltan, Wayne Elam, Shelley Skarda, and Jim Sandquist. 2. Adopt Agenda GUETZKOW MOVED, EVERSON SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consent Agenda Discussion and Approval All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion on an affirmative vote by roll call of a majority of the members present. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or citizen so requests, in which event, the item(s) will be removed and discussed prior to the adoption of the consent agenda. WALTERS MOVED, PAWELK SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. A. Approve Meeting Minutes from June 26th, 2018 B. Approve Work Shop Minutes from June 26th, 2018 C. Consider Resolution #2018-96, Approving Peddler Permit for The Ice Cream Princess D. Consider Resolution #2018-97, Approving Peddler Permit for Southwestern Advantage E. Consider Resolution #2018-98, Approving Peddler Permit for Rossman Construction F. Consider Resolution #2018-100, Appointing Election Judges for 2018 Primary and General Elections G. Consider Resolution #2018-101, Authorizing the Clerk/Treasurer to Pay 2nd Half of July 2018 Claims 4. Open Forum 5. New/Old Business A. 409 Jefferson Avenue Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit City Planner, Mark Kaltsas, said that the Planning Commission is recommending Council approve a site plan and conditional use permit for Meridian Behavioral Health who would operate out of the Page 1 of 3  building at 409 Jefferson Avenue SW. Meridian would like to convert the existing building from a nursing home to an inpatient chemical dependency and co-occurring mental health center for adult, female patients. The applicant will remodel the interior and refresh the exterior. Parking, exterior and landscaping would remain intact. Meridian Behavioral Health would employ 50 people at the site. The current site has ample parking as required by city zoning code. Pawelk said the Planning commissioners were in favor of the new facility. Shelley Skarda, Vice President, Clinical Operations/Residential Programs for Meridian Behavioral Health Approached the podium to address Pawelk’s question regarding the clientele and any safety issues that would present themselves. Shelley explained to Council the operations at Meridian as well as the requirements to be accepted into the program. Washburn asked about security measures. Shelley responded that after 8 p.m. all doors are locked and alarms installed on the doors and first floor windows. Cameras are installed in common areas to monitor patients. Guetzkow asked if there were any increases in crime near the Meridian facilities. Shelley explained that most visitors are screened. Drug dogs are also used monthly on the premises. Everson stated a majority of feedback she received has been positive. Walters agreed with Everson. Guetzkow said this is a much needed service that they will be providing the community. Washburn agreed that many community members are in favor of the Meridian building. EVERSON MOVED, WALTERS SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2018-99, APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS REQUESTED BY MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 409 JEFFERESON AVENUE SW. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. B. American Legion Day Proclamation John Weinzerel with the American Legion approached the podium. The legion is 100 years old this year and the Watertown Post will be 100 years old next year. Washburn proclaimed August 24, 2018 as American Legion Day in Watertown. Weinzerel was presented with a framed proclamation. C. Rails to Trails Use of Streets Fineran said Rails to Trails will be July 20-21st in downtown Watertown. He described the roads and parks that will be used during the festival. Guetzkow highlighted the schedule for Council and residents. She said the festival is successful because of the help from the Lions, Chamber of Commerce, the City and local businesses. She encouraged residents to attend Rails to Trails. PAWELK MOVED, WALTERS SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2018-102 APPROVING USE OF AND CLOSURE OF STREETS AND MUNICIPAL LOTS FOR RAILS TO TRAILS CELEBRATION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0, WITH GUETZKOW ABSTAINING. 6. Other Reports City Engineer Budde reported that grass is growing on the 30th Street Trail project. Page 2 of 3  Fineran updated that the seal coating was completed. He is pleased that all of the street maintenance for the year has wrapped up. Staff will complete small asphalt maintenance throughout the summer. Heavy maintenance at the WWTF is moving forward. Fineran said the river levels are high and warned residents to be careful around water. Guetzkow reported that the Ice Cream Princess will be stopping at Watertown Parks later this summer. She informed residents if mosquitos are a problem, report them at www.mmcd.org Everson noted that the Fire Advisory Board is meeting 7/11/18 at 6 p.m. Washburn said a joint commission on aging meeting will be held 7/11/18. He also commended the fire department on their hard work. 7. Claims PAWELK MOVED, EVERSON SECONDEDA MOTION TO ADOPT THE 2018 CLAIMS AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8. Adjournment Members of the City Council and City staff may convene directly following the adjournment of the meeting at the Luce Line Lodge in a purely social event. Membes of the public are welcome to attend. GUETZKOW MOVED, EVERSON SECONDED A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:26 P.M. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Page 3 of 3