City Council Meetings

MINUTES OF THE Mayor Steve Washburn WATERTOWN CITY COUNCIL Deborah Everson Regular Meeting Thursday, August 16, 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 6:31 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 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, Utilities Superintendent Doug Kammerer, Public Works Superintendent Mike Dressel, and Clerk/Treasurer Lynn Tschudi. 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. PAWELK MOVED, WALTERS SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. A. Adopt a motion to approve City Council Work Shop Meeting Minutes from July 10, 2018 B. Adopt a motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes from July 10, 2018 C. Consider Resolution #2018-103, Authorizing Leave of Absence for Chris Morris D. Consider Resolution #2018-104, Approving Application for PSIRG Grant Funds to the PFA E. Adopt a motion to approve Pay Application #1 for the Waste Water Treatment Facility Heavy Maintenance Project F. Adopt a motion to approve Final Pay Application for the 2017 Mill & Overlay Project 4. Open Forum 5. New/Old Business A. Solicitation of Quotes for SCBA Air Packs & Bottles City Administrator Fineran introduced Fire Capital item for 2018 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air packs and bottles. He noted that in 2018, the limit for solicitation of quotes increased from $100,000 to $175,000. This fire department equipment should be quoted below the $175,000 limit, allowing the City to go out for quotes rather than receiving bids. Chief Ryan Schroeder showed the Council pictures of the current SCBA Air Packs & Bottles. He noted that the life of the equipment is 15 years and current equipment will turn 15 years this fall. Page 1 of 4  Schroeder noted the malfunctions of the aging equipment. The new equipment includes safety features which can save the life of a firefighter. Draeger SCBA’s have been determined as the preferred product to purchase. Everson said the fire department was unable to received grants for this equipment, but it is a necessary piece of equipment. EVERSON MOVED, GUETZKOW SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2018- 105, AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF QUOTES FOR DRAEGER SCBA EQUIPMENT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. B. Solicitation of Quotes for Toro 7110 City Administrator Fineran introduced the Utilities Capital item for 2018 of the Toro Groundmaster 7210. He said the current Toro 3280 would be used as a trade for the new equipment purchase. Pawelk asked about the long term maintenance for this new equipment. Utilities Superintendent Doug Kammerer said there is no additional maintenance from the current Toro. He said efficiency in operations will be greatly increased. Guetzkow asked what the trade in will be valued at. Kammerer is estimating the trade in at $10,000. Mayor Washburn asked about the initial cost of the 3280. Fineran said it was around $20,000. Washburn asked how often this equipment will be used. Kammerer estimated it will be used year- round. Washburn also asked if there are lease programs available. He is wondering why this equipment is a utilities item when it seems it would be for the public works department. Council discussed the current Torro versus the proposed purchase. Guetzkow would like to see the man-hours expected to be saved with the new equipment as well as a lease option. Washburn is opposed to purchasing the equipment because the current equipment is not to the end of its life. Pawelk pointed out that the proposed equipment purchase is different from the original CIP equipment determined for replacement (Kubota). Mike Dressel approached the podium and informed the Council of an equipment malfunction this winter. That malfunction caused snow to not be removed from sidewalks for three weeks. This new equipment would be a backup for the Kubota which currently plows trails and sidewalks. GUETZKOW MOVED, WALTERS SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2018- 106, AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF QUOTES FOR TORO GROUNDSMASTER. MOTION CARRIED 4-1, WASHBURN VOTING NEY. C. Solicitation of Quotes for Community Center Partition Walls City Administrator Fineran reviewed the request for quote for new or refurbished wall partitions in the Community Center. He said the partitions are original to the construction of the building. Guetzkow agreed that this is a needed purchase. Walters feel the $55,000 seems expensive. Everson asked if any maintenance can be done on the current system. Fineran said he is hoping to find out if Page 2 of 4  they can be refurbished or replaced. EVERSON MOVED, GUETZKOW SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2018- 107, AUTHORIZING THE SOLICIATION OF QUOTES FOR PARTITION WALL REPLACEMENT OR REFURBISHMENT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6. Other Reports Pawelk asked Fineran for an updated on the Evergreen Park. Fineran said the concrete has been poured through out the park and the fence contractor will finish in August. Skate park equipment will be delivered within 30 days. Guetzkow updated that she attended the Chamber meeting and viewed a presentation from MNDOT on the Highway 25 urbanization project. She stated the EDA and Council will meet on August 22nd to discuss street reconstruction and assessment policy. Everson recapped the amount of equipment the fire department will be receiving and the benefits of it. Washburn asked about the property maintenance along Dvinci’s wing and the river. Fineran said the City has contracts with Prairie Restoration for selective plant management. Washburn asked about the timeline for a “finished look” of the native planting seeds. Fineran said it could take up to four years. Everson asked about solicitors in Watertown. Fineran said all solicitors should have a copy of their permit as well as a resolution. He urged people to call the Sheriff’s office with concerns. Washburn updated on the commission on aging meeting. Ridgeview Medical Center presented on grief support and advanced care planning. He mentioned the Carver County Library has memory kits for Alzheimer's. A. 2nd Quarter Financial Update - Lynn Tschudi Clerk/Treasurer Lynn Tschudi updated Council on the second quarter financial results. B. Lot Inventories - Shane Fineran Administrator Fineran updated Council on the number of building permits issued in 2018 as well as the current lot inventory in Watertown. New inventory may become available with proposed plats being reviewed. Washburn asked about Forest Hills and if there will be any additional multi family or more single family. Fineran said he has not seen the detailed plat yet. 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. EVERSON MOVED, WALTERS SECONDED A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:53 P.M. Page 3 of 4 MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Page 4 of 4