MINUTES
ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL
January 5, 2015
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a regular meeting on December 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Young called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
City Council Present: Gunnarson, Hastings, Jonas,Czycalla and Young. City Council members absent: Burd Also present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Public Works Director Joe Haller, Fire Chief Brian Haag, Police Chief Jeff Herr, Members of the public and the Annandale Advocate
SET AGENDA: Motion was made by Hastings and seconded by Jonas, to adopt the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
OATH OF OFFICE: Gunnarson, Jonas and Czycalla were administered the Oath of Office
Gunnarson presented outgoing Mayor Young with a Plaque for her service and dedication to the Annandale Council.
MINUTES:A motion was made by Hastings and seconded by Jonas, to approve the minutes of the December 1, 2014 meeting as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
AUDITING CLAIMS: A motion was made by Hastings and seconded by Jonas to approve the claims: Checks49036-49050, 49110-49114 and 49119-49202 and Payroll Checks 49051-49055,49057,40067,49069,49076-49109 and 49115-49118. Checks 49056, 49058- 49066, 49068, 49070-49075 were voided. The motion carried unanimously.
VISITORS:NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance 343 Amending Fee Schedule- Mayor Gunnarson closed the meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:06. After hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Gunnarson closed the public hearing and reopened the meeting at 7:07. The Council reviewed the proposed amendments to the fee schedule include the Brewery Off Sale License fee, Sewer, Water Storm and Refuse Rates, the Park Pavilion Rental Fee and Administrative services. A motion was made by Hastings and seconded by Czycalla to approve Ordinance 343 Amending Fee Schedule. The motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S FORUM:
Melinda Clark, resident at 205 Cherry Avenue addressed the City Council regarding improvements that could be made by the City.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Hastings and seconded by Czycalla, to approve Consent Agenda as presented:
Police, Finance, Fire, Deputy Registrar – November Reports, Employment Anniversaries/Step Increases, Fund Transfer/Closures, Pay Estimates, Donations, Park Commission Minutes for 10-28-14 and Planning Commission Minutes for 10-28-14. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution 15-01 Approving Annual Appointments- A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Hastings to approve Resolution 15-01 Approving the Annual Appointments. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Jonas, Hastings, Czycalla and Gunnarson. Nays: None. Absent: Burd. Abstain: None. Resolution 15-01 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Resolution 15-02 2015 Fire Appointments- A motion was made by Hastings and seconded by Czycalla to approve Resolution 15-02 2015 Fire Appointments. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Jonas, Hastings, Czycalla and Gunnarson. Nays: None. Absent: Burd. Abstain: None. Resolution 15-02 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
2015 Committees- Czycalla offered to fill the open positions listed in the Committee list proved in the packet. A motion was made byHastings and seconded by Jonas to approve the Committee Appointments as presented with Czycalla filling the open positions. The motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 15-03 Approving Purchase of a Snow Plow- Haller presented information regarding the replacement of the 2000 Ford Sterling Snow Plow with the purchase of a 2015 Int’l 7400. The purchase is included in the City’s capital plan. The total cost under state contract is $78,795.47 for the Chassis and $101,572 for the equipment. A motion was made by Hastings and seconded by Czycalla to approve Resolution 15-03 Purchase of a Snow Plow. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Jonas, Hastings, Czycalla and Gunnarson. Nays: None. Absent: Burd. Abstain: None. Resolution 15-01 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Pavilion Deck Improvements- Haller informed the council that the front decking at the pavilion needs replacement. The total cost of the materials is $9,420.23 and the work will be completed by public works staff. The cost of this improvement is included in the 2015 Capital Plan. A motion was made by Hastings and seconded by Jonas to approve the Purchase of materials for the front decking at the Pavilion. The motion carried unanimously.
Assessment Service Agreement- A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Hastings to approve the 2016-2017 Service Agreement with Wright County for assessing services. The motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Hastings, seconded byCzycalla, to adjourn at 7:29 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
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Dwight Gunnarson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator/Clerk
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