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MINUTES OF THE Mayor Steve Washburn WATERTOWN CITY COUNCIL Deborah Everson Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 13, 2019 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 6:28 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in the Council Chambers of City Hall by Mayor Steve Washburn. Council Members present: Washburn, Michael Walters, Lindsay Guetzkow, and Adam Pawelk. City Staff present: City Administrator Shane Fineran, City Engineer Andrew Budde and Clerk/Treasurer Lynn Tschudi. Those who signed in were: Allen Lange, Nathan Presler, Steve Duske, Hubie & Denice Widmer, and Matt Rosckes. 2. Adopt Agenda GUETZKOW MOVED, WALTERS SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA AS MODIFIED TO REMOVE ITEMS 5B AND 5G. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 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 ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS MODIFIED TO ADD A REVISED LIST TO ITEM 3L. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. A. Adopt a motion to approve City Council Workshop meeting minutes from July 9, 2019 B. Adopt a motion to approve City Council Regular Meeting minutes from July 9, 2019 C. Adopt a motion to approve City Council Special Meeting minutes from July 20, 2019 D. Consider Resolution #2019-100, Approving the Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan E. Consider Resolution #2019-101, Accepting donation for bicycle F. Consider Resolution #2019-102, Approving service agreement for property assessment services G. Consider Resolution #2019-103, Writing off of uncollectable utility charges H. Consider Resolution #2019-104, Accepting donation and directing its use from the Watertown Lions I. Adopt a motion to approve Pay Application #1 for the 2019 Mill & Overlay Project J. Consider Resolution #2019-105, Approving Transient Merchant Permit for Mario's Italian Kitchen food truck K. Consider Resolution #2019-110, Approving Peddler Permit for Triin's Books L. Consider Resolution #2019-11, Approving Solicitor Permits for storm damage contractors M. Consider Resolution #2019-114, Accepting fire fighter resignation and authorizing appointment Page 1 of 3 4. Open Forum Watertown resident Steve Duske approached council to share his concerns for the proposed sidewalk along Territorial. Mr. Duske is upset that he was not notified of the Park Board meeting that addressed the trail and sidewalk master plan. 5. New/Old Business A. Recognition of Fire Fighter Shawn Klein upon retirement Chief Ryan Schroeder addressed council to recognize Shawn Klein who has had over 24 years in service on the Watertown Fire Department. Klein held the role as a senior firefighter. B. Representative Jim Nash C. Crow River Kayak Fineran said there is a resident interested in offering a mobile kayak rental business utilizing the boat launch at Rick Johnson Park. Fineran said the council would need to authorize the use of park facilities and waiver of the transient permit fee. Guetzkow asked how soon the business would be started. Fineran said it will likely be spring of 2020. Walters likes the idea of the business but wants to make sure the city has no liability for any injuries or death. Pawelk is concerned about room at the parking lot for other people using the boat launch. Washburn asked why the permit is required. Council would like to have additional information from the resident. PAWELK MOVED, GUETZKOW SECONDED A MOTION TO TABLE ITEM 5C UNTIL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED FROM THE RESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED 4- 0. D. Special Election Administration Services Fineran said the school district ISD#111 has planned for a special election for an operating levy increase. The school has asked the city to administer the election on behalf of the school district. PAWELK MOVED, GUETZKOW SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE ELECTION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. E. Disc Golf Course Project City Aadministrator Shane Fineran said the Park Commission has approved a concept for a disc golf course at Oak Grove Community Park. Commission is seeking council approval to solicit quotes for the golf course concrete pads and clearing and grubbing. The budget was set for $35,000, with the addition of a $5,000 donation from Jim May of Marketplace Foods. Fineran walked council through the proposed disc golf course. He pointed out a section that will be planted with some pollinator plants and vegetation with assistance from Carver County. The city would need to commit to maintaining the section as a pollinator area for ten years. Pawelk shared the concern for the close proximity of holes 1 and 3 to the soccer fields. He said that the holes can be moved as construction starts. Washburn asked if the pollinator concept makes sense for a disc golf course. Fineran said there is not concern for losing discs or for traffic on the pollinator plants. Pawelk said the vegetation can create more of a challenge, which is desirable for disc golf. Washburn asked the cost of the maintenance for the pollinator plants. Fineran said he is researching the professional native landscape service and will have a better cost for a future meeting. Washburn Page 2 of 3  suggested reaching out to local organizations to see if they can assist in the clearing and grubbing as a community service project. WALTERS MOVED, PAWELK SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2019-106, APPROVING THE SOLICITATION OF QUOTES FOR THE DISC GOLF COURSE PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. F. Mill & Overlay Project Change Order #2 City Engineer Andrew Budde said there was a small oversight on the 2019 Mill and Overlay project. Some of the rural sections of road have a large drop off of one to six inches. This can cause drainage issues and damage to tires. Staff is proposing to fill the area with topsoil and seed to the same grade as the pavement. Washburn addressed another area of Newton near Kinds Highland Park containing a large gravel area. Budde said they are anticipating covering that area with topsoil as well. PAWELK MOVED, WALTERS SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2019-112, APPROVING EXTRA WORK CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR 2019 MILL & OVERLAY PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. G. Forest Hills Resident Concerns & Reimbursement Request 6. Other Reports Fineran reminded residents that just because the city has approved a contractor to solicit in Watertown does not mean the city is endorsing them. Fineran gave residents many helpful resources to research contractors they hire for storm damage. Fineran said that unpermitted solicitors can be ticketed, and the council can revoke solicitor permits if needed. Fineran reminded residents to pay attention to the school zones in the coming weeks. Fineran updated on the damage to city property caused by the hail storm. Walters updated on the success of the Newton Avenue pedestrian corridor. Washburn encouraged residents to continue to be engaged in the topics discussed by council. 7. Claims GUETZKOW MOVED, PAWELK SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS ROSTER FOR THE 2019 BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 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. PAWELK MOVED, WALTERS SECONDED A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:12 PM. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Page 3 of 3