City Council Meetings

MINUTES OF THE Mayor Steve Washburn WATERTOWN CITY COUNCIL Deborah Everson Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 13, 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. Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in the Council Chambers of City Hall by Mayor Steve Washburn. Council Members present: Washburn, Deb Everson, Mike Walters, Lindsay Guetzkow and Adam Pawelk. City Staff present: City Administrator Shane Fineran, City Planner Mark Kaltsas, City Engineer Andrew Budde, and Clerk/Treasurer Lynn Tschudi. 2. Canvassing of 2018 General Election Results EVERSON MOVED, PAWELK SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2018-143, CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 6, 2018 FOR MAYOR AND TWO FOUR-YEAR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Adopt Agenda GUETZKOW MOVED, WALTERS SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. 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. EVERSON MOVED, PAWELK SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. A. Adopt a motion to approve City Council Work Session Minutes from October 23, 2018 B. Adopt a motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes from October 23, 2018 C. Adopt a motion to approve the Final Pay Application for the 2018 Mill & Overlay Project D. Consider Resolution #2018-135, Approving 2:00 a.m. Liquor License for Riverside Bar & Restaurant E. Consider Resolution #2018-137, Approving Retail Liquor Licenses for 2019 F. Consider Resolution #2018-138, Approving Mobile Home Park Licenses G. Consider Resolution #2018-139, Approving Retail Cigarette Licenses for 2019 H. Consider Resolution #2018-141, Accepting Voluntary Resignation of Fire Fighter Shawn Halbert I. Consider Resolution #2018-142, Approving Extension of Medical Leave J. Consider Resolution #2018-143, Appointing Fire Department Officers K. Consider Resolution #2018-144, Approving Solid Waste Grant Agreement L. Adopt a motion to approve the Final Pay Application for the 30th Street Trail Project Page 1 of 4 5. Open Forum 6. New/Old Business A. 845 Mill Avenue - Variance Fineran said Ken Tufte, owner of 845 Mill Avenue has requested a variance on a detached accessory structure. The variance is to allow for a structure that exceeds the maximum height and door height requirements. The proposed structure will be within the required square footage, however the height requested is 19 feet, which is 7 feet more than the current maximum height. In addition, the proposed door height would exceed the maximum by six feet. The planning commission has recommended council allow the variance at 845 Mille Avenue. Everson added that this structure will not impede on any surrounding properties. GUETZKOW MOVED, WALTERS SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2018- 147, GRANTING APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE TO ALLOW AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE THAT EXCEEDS THE STRUCTURE HEIGHT LIMITATION AND THE GARAGE DOOR HEIGHT LIMITATION OF THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 845 MILL AVENUE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. B. Flood Plain Management Ordinance Amendment Fineran said the ordinance presented will amend chapter 62 discussing floodplain districts. FEMA has recently completed an update of the federal flood insurance rate maps. Along with adopting the updated maps, the city is required to update certain local controls pertaining to the updated mapping information. Fineran stressed this is important for future property owners to know if they are in the flood plain and will allow property owners in the flood plain to obtain flood insurance. PAWELK MOVED, EVERSON SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 409, AMENDING CHAPTER 62, ARTICLE IX OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF WATERTOWN, MINNESOTA, REGARDING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. C. Flood Plain Changes Notification & Application Assistance Program Fineran said that in response to the new FEMA maps, staff is proposing to take a proactive measure in contacting residents within the floodplain. Fineran said there will be 200 residents impacted. The letter will provide resources for residents as well as information on an open house being held December 12th. Fineran explained that the requirement for flood insurance will come through the various mortgage companies. Insurance companies will use the new map to determine if residents will be required to carry flood insurance. It is up to each property owner to dispute this for their properties. The city is hoping to provide tools to respond to insurance and mortgage companies. Fineran said that he is hoping to assist residents with map revisions as well as up to 50% of professional fees related to the process. This will protect the value of the properties within Watertown and continue the marketability. Washburn added that it is advantageous for a resident to have the City behind them when working on these complex flood issues. Guetzkow asked if the council should be advocating with legislatures on this issue. Washburn said with the infrequency of the map updates, it may not be worth the effort. EVERSON MOVED, GUETZKOW SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION PROCESS WITH PROPERTY OWNERS AND VERIFICATION ASSISTANCE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Page 2 of 4  D. Seasonal Wages Fineran is asking council to approve a pay scale adjustment for a seasonal maintenance position. The pay scale was listed at $10.50 per hour. After recruitment efforts on social media, Carver County News, League of MN Cities and Carver County Workforce Center, they city has not received any applications from interested candidates. This continues to be a trend for seasonal and part-time positions. Staff is recommending raising this pay scale to $12 per hour. Fineran said hours can be adjusted to stay within budget for 2019. Guetzkow asked if cost of living adjustments are followed through for seasonal positions as well. Fineran said it is not consistent with the cost of living adjustments in the past. Guetzkow asked if the city could offer a pay range to attract more candidates. Fineran explained that he would like to see the range increase in longevity and loyalty. Guetzkow asked about posting on additional job boards. Everson asked if the city has considered partnering with schools to attract candidates through an internship. Fineran said the city does hold a relationship with some schools for the water/waste water positions. GUETZKOW MOVED, PAWELK SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2018- 146, APPROVING PAY SCALE ADJUSTMENT FOR SEASONAL MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7. Other Reports Fineran updated on the winter parking ordinance stating no parking on streets from 2:30 am - 6 am. Deputies will begin ticketing immediately. Pawelk updated on meetings he has been attending at the school to develop a list of criteria Watertown-Mayer graduates desire at time of graduation. Guetzkow updated that the EDA met on November 1st to discuss building facade improvement grant for Kevin Butcher realty. She also updated on the branding process for Watertown-Mayer schools. Walters updated there is a Fire Advisory Board meeting on November 14th at 6 pm. Everson updated on the EDA collaboration with the Carver County CDA to create a land trust. Washburn updated the Commission on Aging will be hosting the annual senior dinner on December 4th from 4-6 pm. 8. Claims PAWELK MOVED, EVERSON SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT THE 2018 CLAIMS AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9. 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. WALTERS MOVED, EVERSON SECONDED A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:19 P.M. Page 3 of 4 MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Page 4 of 4