Page 1 of 6Regular Meeting Minutes7/05/2011
Montgomery City Council
RegularCity Council Meeting
July5, 2011
7:00p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jean Keogh called the City Council meeting to order at 7:00p.m. in the Montgomery City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Council members were present: Jean Keogh,Bill Wencl,Bonnie Sery-Malecha, and Tim Siebsen.Council members absent: Dave King. Also in attendance City staff: Steve Helget, Tim Warnemunde andSharon More.Others present:Tom Olinger of AEM, Chris Cavett of SEH, and Jake Keohen of the Montgomery Messenger.Residents present:Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen, Emily Gruenhagen, Renee Southworth, Dennis Lambrecht, Colleen Pavek, Rhonda Solberg, Valerie Villwock, JoAnne Spitzack, Ralph Hendricks, Tony Jelinek, Neaner Kriha, Kim Reak, and Roman Malecha.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
ADOPT AGENDA
Helget requested that Item (J.) Public-Works-Utilities Department (1.) Director Monthly Report be removed from the agenda.
Motion made by Siebsento adopt the amended agenda.Second byWencland carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM
No one
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Sery-Malecha to approve the Consent Agenda which consisted of the minutes from the June 6, 2011 Regular Council Meeting and the June 21, 2011SpecialCity Council meeting and the June and added July bills, Department’s Monthly Reports, dispense with the full reading of Ordinances No. 7-2011 and No. 8-2011. Second by Siebsen and carried unanimously.
Note: Included with packet, bill batches report dated 6/23/2011that displays a list of bills up to 06/22/2011, and bill batches report dated 7/1/2011 displays only manual checks for June. Added at the council desk were bill batches report dated 7/5/201 for July bills (including Bond payments.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Representative Glenn Gruenhagen
Representative Gruenhagen presented information on the State government shutdown, budget proposals, and provided handouts: Budget Debate by the Numbers with spending comparison, and Minnesota General Fund Spending with actual spending pegged to Inflation plus population growth.
REPORTS AND ACTION REQUESTS FROM DEPARTMENTS
ADMINISTRATION
- 2010 Audit Financial Report
Tom Olinger of Abdo, Eick, & Meyers, LLP summarized the 2010 Financial Audit and presented information on the 2010 Management Letter and Financial Report.
- Resolution 23-2011, Alliant Energy Additional Street Lighting
Helget presented the proposal to install additional street lights on existing utility poles on Lexington Avenue between Highway 13 and Clover Avenue.
Motion made by Siebsen to approve Resolution 23-2011. Second by Wencl and carried unanimously.
- Kolacky Days Celebration
Dennis Lambrecht, President and Renee Southworth representatives of the Montgomery Area Community Club presented requests for the 2011 Kolacky Days Celebration.
Motion made by Sery-Malecha to approve Lease Agreement between the City and the Montgomery Area Community Club. Second by Wencl and carried unanimously.
Motion made by Siebsen to approve the Montgomery Area Community Club’s Street Closing Application. Second by Wencl and carried unanimously.
Motion made by Siebsen to approve Resolution 25-2011Temporary On-Sale Sunday Liquor License. Second by Sery-Malecha and carried unanimously.
For the record, More named the establishments requesting to open at 10:00 am on Sunday, July 24, 2011:
KR Monty Bar and Hotel, Inc.
Montgomery National Golf Club
Palace Bar
Happy Hour Bar
White Front Bar
Helget relayed a telephone request he received from Wayside Liquor to be allowed to offer Delivery Service to the fenced in area on First Street during Kolacky weekend. Warnemunde mentioned City Code Chapter Five 500.11 Subd. 2 (3) stating that “all deliveries of off-sale liquor and beer are to be made only to a specific mailing address…” No Council Action.
Motion made by Sery-Malecha to approve Resolution 26-2011authorizing temporary closing a portion of First Street and allowing alcohol consumption in contiguous area. Second by Wencl and carried unanimously.
- Resolution 27-2011, Montgomery Mallards 3.2 Liquor License
Motion made by Siebsen to approve Resolution 27-2011. Second by Sery-Malecha and carried unanimously.
- Ordinance No. 8-2011 Utility franchises
Warnemunde explained the proposal that amends Chapter 13, Section 1340-1349 of the City Code. The ordinance specifically requires a franchise for any person desiring to own and operate a public utility within the city limits.
Motion made by Siebsen to adopt Ordinance No. 8-2011 and to waive the second reading. Second by Wencl and carried unanimously.
Helget commented that the ordinance will be published in its entirety.
- State Shutdown Ramifications
Helget relayed information from MPRnews on the potential costs of a shutdown. He also informed that the Ramsey County District Court has ordered that lawfully appropriated payments such as Local Government Aid (LGA) are to be made regardless of the state shutdown.
- Resolution 28-2011, Sportsmen Club Gambling License
Wheatland Twin-Lakes Sportsmen Club is requesting a gambling license to conduct a raffle at the American Legion on September 20, 2011.
Motion made by Siebsen to approve Resolution 28-2011. Second by Sery-Malecha and carried unanimously.
- Resolution 29-2011, Holy Redeemer Church & School Gambling Application
Most Holy Redeemer Church & School are requesting to operate bingo at the American Legion on January 27, 2012.
Motion made by Sery-Malecha to approve Resolution 29-2011. Second by Siebsen and carried unanimously.
- City of Kilkenny Fundraiser
JoAnne Spitzack, on behalf of the City of Kilkenny requested authorization to drive 100-150 ATV’s into Montgomery on August 13, 2011 for the Kilkenny Community Park Fundraiser. Spitzack stated that the request and event is planed similar to the previous years.
Motion made by Sery-Malecha to approve the City of Kilkenny’s ATV Fundraiser in Montgomery on August 13, 2011. Second by Siebsen and carried unanimously.
POICE DEPARTMENT
- Resolution 24-2011, Authorizing Part-Time Officer Participation in PERA
More stated that PERA requires Part-Time Police Officer Participation in The PERA Police and Fire Plan to be done by Resolution. She is requesting that Council consider permitting Officer, Donald J. Skluzacek by this resolution.
Motion made by Siebsen to approve Resolution 24-2011. Second by Sery-Malecha and carried unanimously.
AMBULANCE SERVICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Small Cities Development Program Grant Agreement
Helget explained that last year, the City submitted a supplemental grant application for its original Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) Grant. The City recently received notice that it was awarded an additional grant for residential rehabilitation. As with the original grant application, the supplemental application was a joint application submitted with the City of Lonsdale. The grant provides $226,000 for 10 projects; of which 7 projects will be completed in Montgomery. Helget reviewed the SCDP grant agreement between the City and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED.)
Motion made by Siebsen to approve the Small Cities Development Program Grant Agreement. Second by Sery-Malecha and carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL– Nothing
FIRE DEPARTMENT– Nothing
LIBRARY – Nothing
PARKS & RECREATION– Nothing
PLANNING AND ZONING
- Ordinance No. 7-2011, Rezonings
Helget presented the proposed ordinance rezones for the Brass Rail property, currently owned by Frandsen Bank & Trust from R-1, Low Density Residence District to B-3, Central Business District. In addition, the proposed ordinance rezones the old Frandsen Bank & Trust Bank building property from R-1, Low Density Residence District to B-3, Central business District. Helget stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing at their regular June meeting on the proposed rezoning of the two properties in question; and recommends approval.
Helget stated that the substitute page he presented for the ordinance includes a street addresses along with the legal descriptions.
Motion made by Siebsen to adopt amended (including addresses) Ordinance No. 7-2011. Second by Wencl and carried unanimously.
Motion made by Siebsen to approve the summary of Ordinance No. 7-2011 and its publication. Second by Sery-Malecha and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS-UTILITIES DEPARTMENTS
- Item removed: Public Works-Utilities Director Monthly Report
- 2011 Municipal Maintenance Agreement
Letter received from Le Sueur County outlined the proposed maintenance agreement between the City and Le Sueur County for the portions of County State Aid Roads located within the city limits that the Public Works Department maintains.
Motion made by Sery-Malecha to approve the Municipal Maintenance Agreement with Le Sueur County. Second by Siebsen and carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
- Second Street Project – Resolution 21-2011, Awarding Bid
Chris Cavett of SEH presented and reviewed the information from the 2nd Street NE Improvement Bids received and stated that the reason why the lowest bid came in higher than his estimate of $163,000 was because it was for a small construction project late in the construction season. Cavett stated that SEH is recommending awarding the bid to K.A. Witt Construction, Inc. with the lowest bid of $185,351.00. Helget stated that he did speak to Matt Helgerson, Superintendent of Montgomery-Lonsdale Schools and Helgerson indicated that the school wants to go ahead and award the bid.
Motion made by Siebsen to approve Resolution 30-2011. Second by Wencl and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND INFORMATION
Next regular City Council meeting –July18, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
P &ZPublic Hearing on the Zoning Code – July 12, 2011,7 p.m.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Keogh stated that citizens have requested that Council members also list telephone numbers on the City’s website. She asked members present to consider providing a number. More will contact each Council member for a number they may wish to list.
Keogh will hold the next “Chat with the Mayor” on Saturday, July 9th, 2011 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at LaNett’s Antique ‘n Lace. She will again be on KCHK’s “Coffee with the Mayor, Friday, July8, 2011.
She also attended the LMC Annual conference and Marketplace in Rochester, MN at the Mayo Civic Center June 15-17, 2011she stated that it was a good conference with good information.
Other items inquired about:
Park Manor Project Update– 16 tenants in so far, and they are still working out some small punch-list items.
Agreement with Legion for Veteran’s Park – Working on
Status of Fire Department Ladder Truck – Fire Chief is getting quotes
Financial Actual to Budget Reports – Finance committee will be meeting soon to start budget process.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, motion was made by Sery-Malechato adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Siebsen and carried unanimously. The meeting was declared adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon More
Clerk – Treasurer