CITY OF MAHNOMEN
PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
Monday, December 17, 2012
6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Lee, Durant, Schoenborn and Warnsholz.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Jaeger
OTHERS PRESENT: Sue Kraft, Ken Flaten, Jim Kochmann, Del Bellanger, Pete Revier, Jim DeVries, Jeff Bisek, Wayne and Sharon Steffl, Cliff Tweedale, Josh Haagenson, Carl Malmstrom and Jeff Cadwell
The Public Hearing was called to order by Mayor Martin Warnsholz.
Cliff Tweedale gave a general presentation of the proposed Zoning Ordinance including the process that was used to develop this proposal and the differences between this proposed ordinance and the current zoning ordinance.
There was some public comment about the ordinance and some questions about the proposed zoning map.
Cadwell will summarize the corrections and changes to the zoning map and get them to HRDC to update.
Durant made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:49 pm. The motion was seconded by Lee and the motion passed 4-0.
CITY OF MAHNOMEN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, December 17, 2012
6:50 P.M.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Lee, Schoenborn and Warnsholz.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Jaeger, Durant.
OTHERS PRESENT: Sue Kraft, Ken Flaten, Jim Kochmann, Del Bellanger, Pete Revier, Jim DeVries, Jeff Bisek, Wayne and Sharon Steffl, Cliff Tweedale, Josh Haagenson, Carl Malmstrom and Jeff Cadwell.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Martin Warnsholz.
Approval of the Agenda
Mayor Warnsholz asked that item 11. Consider approving proposed Zoning Ordinance be moved up on the agenda right after approval of the agenda.
MOTION by Lee, second by Schoenborn to approve the agenda with the change for December 17, 2012. Carried 3-0.
cONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE
MOTION by Schoenborn, second by Lee to approve the Zoning Ordinance with the requested changes to the Zoning Map. Carried 3-0
Public Comments
No public comments.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION by Lee, second by Schoenborn to approve the minutes from December 3, 2012 Council Meeting. Carried 3-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. November Ledger of Payments and request for approval for the following checks: City 50318-50385, Wild Rice Lounge 32932-32972, Lucky 7 Liquors 9151-9182.
b. November Liquor Store Financial Reports.
MOTION by Schoenborn, second by Lee to approve the consent agenda. Carried 3-0.
READING OF THE BILLS
MOTION by Lee, second by Schoenborn to approve the December 17, 2012 list of claims for $35,452.48. Carried 3-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION TO CONVEY AN OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY TO MAHNOMEN AREA ASSISTED LIVING CENTER, LLC.
MOTION by Schoenborn, second by Lee to approve the Resolution to convey and option to purchase real property to Mahnomen Area Assisted Living Center. Carried 3-0.
CONSIDER LIQUOR LIABILITY RENEWAL FOR LUCKY 7 AND WILD RICE LOUNGE
MOTION by Lee, second by Schoenborn to accept the renewal quote for Liquor Liability for the Lucky 7 and the Wild Rice Lounge from Wells Fargo Insurance of $5,459.00 for 2013. Carried 3-0
CONSIDER APPROVING WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR 2013.
Full rate schedule is available at City Hall.
Water (Quarterly) Rates:
Residential -- Minimum first 6,000 gallons at $40.23 with $4.02 per additional 1,000 gallons.
Commercial – Minimum first 6,000 gallons at $40.23 with $3.29 per additional 1,000 gallons.
Sewer (Quarterly) Rates:
Residential – Minimum first 6,000 gallons at $40.00 with $2.47 per additional 1,000 gallons.
Commercial – Minimum first 6,000 gallons at $40.00 with $2.47 per additional 1,000 gallons.
MOTION by Schoenborn, second by Lee to set Water and Sewer rates for 2013 at a level sufficient to cover enterprise operations and debt service as indicated. Carried 3-0.
RESOLUTION 12-17-2012-26 APPROVING FINAL MILL LEVY FOR 2013.
Property Levy $ 68,819.93
Debt Service $120,780.07
Total Levy $189,600.00
MOTION by Lee, second by Schoenborn to approve Resolution 12-17-2012-26 the final mill levy for 2013 as presented. Approved upon roll call vote, all members present voting yes.
CONSIDER LONGEVITY PAY INCREASES FOR BRIAN BUCK AND JOANN KEEZER.
MOTION by Schoenborn, second by Lee to approve the five year longevity increase for Buck and the one year longevity increase for Keezer. Carried 3-0.
RESOLUTION 12-17-2012-27 FINAL BUDGET 2013.
MOTION by Lee, second by Schoenborn to approve the 2013 Budget as presented. Approved upon roll call vote, all members present voting yes.
CONSIDER APPROVING FINAL PAY REQUESTS FOR 2011 WATERMAIN AND LIFT STATIONS PROJECT.
MOTION by Schoenborn, second by Lee to approve the final pay requests to R.L. Larson Excavating for $7,744.22 and to Gordon Construction for $14,957.59 which is the final pay request $28,729.54 less the $13,771.95 disputed over damages to Canadian Pacific Railway signal lines. Carried 3-0.
DISCUSSION OF MAINTENANCE BUILDING FEASIBILITY STUDY.
The primary assumption of WSN in the feasibility study was that we currently have insufficient space for the equipment, staff and functions of the City Maintenance Department. The current building has many deficiencies including water problems and code violations. The feasibility study compares the options of constructing a new 7,200 square foot shop and using the existing building as is for cold storage. The second option is to renovate the current building and build a 4,800 square foot addition. A representative from WSN will be at the January 7, 2013 meeting to discuss the alternatives.
DISCUSSION OF NOMINATIONS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS.
The Fire Department had a nominating procedure on December 12 and presented the Council with a list of nominees for officers. Wayne Ahmann was nominated for Chief and Adam Woltjer was nominated for Assistant Chief. Cadwell will schedule interviews for both nominees with Warnsholz and Lee.
DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE CONFLICTS FOR JANUARY 21, 2013 AND FEBRUARY 18, 2013.
The Mahnomen City Council will hold only one meeting in January, 2013 on January 7, 2013. A determination will be made at that meeting on what to do about the February holiday conflict.
POLICE REPORT
A police report was handed out after the meeting.
COUNCIL REPORT
No council reports.
ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
· LMCIT rates increase 4 % overall
· HRDC will be looking to fill the Small City representative for Mahnomen County on its Board of Directors.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Lee, second by Schoenborn to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 pm.
Carried 3-0.
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Jeffrey Cadwell, Administrator Martin R. Warnsholz, Mayor