Beresford City Council
May 15, 2006
The Beresford City Council met in regular session in the City Library Community Room on May 15, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Brent Palmer presiding, Rich Spaans, Wayne Akland, Chuck Von Eschen, Gary Lambert, Pete Womack, Dan Cotton.
Also present: Jerry Zeimetz, City Administrator; Kathy Moller, Finance Officer; Tom Frieberg, City Attorney.
Absent: None.
Adopt Agenda: A motion to adopt the agenda was made by Spaans, second by Akland, motion carried.
Minutes: Minutes from the meeting held on May 1, 2006, was approved on a motion by Cotton, second by Lambert, motion carried.
Public Forum & Visitors:
Troy Larson & Dave Odens – Lewis & Clark Rural Water: Troy Larson from Lewis & Clark Rural Water System and Dave Odens from Banner Engineering gave a short update on the Lewis & Clark pipeline construction. They reported that they recently held a bid opening for the 16-mile stretch from south of Lennox to Highway 46, which came in at $27.7 million. Significant progress has been made – 68% of the transmission line is either constructed or under contract for construction, 3 wells have been drilled and 5 more will be drilled this summer. Beresford has reserved 800,000 gallons of water per day of capacity, but is only required to use 25% of the reserved capacity. To date, Beresford has paid $322,416.30 to Lewis & Clark and the remaining balance is $1,608,380. The schedule for delivery of water to Beresford is not completely certain as of this date; however, the goal is to deliver treated water to Sioux Falls & several customers along the line south of Sioux Falls by January 1, 2012. Beresford will be as close to Sioux Falls as possible, but could be within one year.
Mr. Larson also took this time to thank Dan Cotton for all his work on the board, and also say that Lewis & Clark values the City of Beresford as a member of their organization. He also invited the Mayor and Council members to the Lewis & Clark annual meeting on June 1st.
Ken Kaltenbach: Mr. Kaltenbach was present to discuss the woodpile in the yard at his rental property on West Oak Street. Ken volunteered to fully enclose the pile with a wire fence and will not add any more wood. The trees on this property will be cut down and hauled away. Frank Denton Jr. lives next door and was present to voice his concerns. He stated that he believes the woodpile has grown significantly in the last 2 years and pieces of wood have dropped into his yard. Police Chief Christensen recommended that Mr. Kaltenbach contact the Rosebud Reservation because they buy wood for their residents.
After some discussion, it was determined that Attorney Frieberg will draw up an agreement for Mr. Kaltenbach to sign stating:
· The woodpile needs to be lowered to below the fence line (6’) within 2 weeks.
· No more wood can be added to the pile.
· The woodpile will be fully enclosed with a wood fence within 2 weeks.
· Ken will have one year to remove all the wood from the location.
Committee/Mayor Reports:
Senior Citizen Center Discussion: Mayor Palmer brought an idea to the Council for discussion purposes only. He suggested moving the Senior Citizens’ Center to the current golf course clubhouse, if the new Community Center/Clubhouse plans go forward. It would be a better area for the senior center, the building is one level, has a better parking area, easier access, and the building is in better shape than their current building on 3rd Street. Renovations for the new Senior Citizens’ Center building would be needed to make it handicap accessible, make the restrooms handicap accessible, level the south floor, new heating system, new insulation, carpet, and level the parking area. There is a good chance of getting a grant for this type of project, and the Lions Club has already stated that they would like to help with this. All this hinges on if the Community Center/Clubhouse is built.
Unfinished Business:
Long-Term Parking of Trucks in Central Business District: Councilman Lambert wanted to speak to the manager of the Furniture & More store regarding the trucks that have been parked in the parking lot for several months. The manager told Gary that the trucks would be moved within the next 2 weeks. Gary told him that if they weren’t moved by the next Council Meeting, the Council will change the Ordinance prohibiting parking of trucks in the central business district.
Drainage South of East Willow Street: Jerry Zeimetz asked Banner Engineering to look at the drainage area south of Willow Street and east of 3rd Street as area residents have raised concerns regarding the standing water in the ditch along the rear property lines. One option that Banner gave is for the City to clean and re-grade the ditch bottom to match the culvert flow-lines and re-establish the vegetation. While this would provide an improvement over the current condition, it was stressed that in the future no additional debris can be allowed to be dumped into the ditch. Jerry will send a letter to the residents involved and explain that the City will mow the area over the summer and the improvements will be made in the fall.
New Business:
Consider Sewer Jetter Bids: The bid opening for the sewer jetter purchase was held on May 12th, however Jerry recommended rejecting the bids because the maximum budget for this is $55,000 and the bid from Hydro Klean came in at $62,000 and the other from Sanitation Products did not meet the specifications of the bid. A motion was made by Von Eschen, second by Akland to reject the bids and authorize re-advertising for new bids, motion carried.
Contract with Humane Society: Larry Christensen received a contract from Rosey Quinn of the Second Chance Rescue Center that will allow her organization to assist with animal rescues. Tom Frieberg will clean up the contract and bring it to the next meeting for approval.
Employee Resignation: The resignation of officer Ryan Knutson was accepted on a motion by Spaans, second by Lambert, motion carried. At this time Police Chief Christensen requested permission to advertise for full-time police officer. It was also determined that any new full-time officers must reside within five minutes of the City (5 minute response time).
Hire Part-time Police Officer: Christensen also requested permission to hire Aaron Jurgensen as a part-time police officer at an hourly rate of $10.50/hour. Approval to hire Aaron Jurgensen was given in a motion by Akland, second by Von Eschen, motion carried.
Review Plat of Lot 13 & Tract A of Block 1, Dolan Addition: Resolution 2006-10 to approve Plat of Lot 13 & Tract A, Block 1, Dolan Addition was made in a motion by Spaans, second by Womack, motion carried.
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RESOLUTION 2006-10
BE IT RESOLVED by the Beresford City Council that the attached plat of Lot 13 & Tract A, Block 1, Dolan Addition, City of Beresford, Union County, South Dakota be and the same is hereby approved.
I, Kathy Moller, City Finance Officer of the City of Beresford, South Dakota, do hereby certify that the within and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution passed by the City Council at it’s regular meeting on the 15th day of May, 2006.
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City Finance Officer Mayor
Review Plat of Lots 1, 2 & 3 of Clubhouse Addition: Resolution 2006-11 to approve the Plat of Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Clubhouse Addition was made in a motion by Cotton, second by Lambert, motion carried.
Resolution 2006-11
BE IT RESOLVED by the Beresford City Council that the above plat of Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Clubhouse Addition in the NW ¼ of Section 5, Township 95 North, Range 50 West of the 5th P.M., City of Beresford, Union County, South Dakota be and the same is hereby approved.
I, Kathy Moller, City Finance Officer of the City of Beresford, South Dakota, do hereby certify that the within and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution passed by the City Council at its regular meeting on the 15th day of May, 2006.
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City Finance Officer Mayor
Part-Time Help for Bridges Clubhouse: Mike Conklin would like to hire some part-time help to run the beverage carts for Tuesday nights and weekends, and if necessary, these people can bartend in the Clubhouse. Approval to hire Angie Twedt, Kim Hakl, Terri Krummenclyk, and Pam Conklin at $7.00/hour to run the beverage carts at the Bridges Golf Course was given in a motion by Akland, second by Von Eschen, motion carried.
Discussion & Information Items:
Bridges Golf Course Ribbon Cutting, June 2: The Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Bridges at Beresford Golf Course will be held on Friday, June 2nd, with course tours 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., ribbon cutting at 1:00, and golf at 1:30. Jerry will send out invitations for golf and the ribbon cutting will be open to the public. The course will be open to the public on Saturday, June 3.
Lewis & Clark Annual Meeting June 1: Jerry reminded the Council Members of the Lewis & Clark Rural Water System Annual Meeting to be held in Sioux Falls on June 1st.
DENR Statewide Nitrate Testing Project: The Department of Environment & Natural Resources is starting a statewide nitrate testing and public outreach project. The goal of the project is to educate the public of the importance of water quality testing of private drinking water wells. They would like the Council’s help in identifying upcoming events or other opportunities where they could offer free nitrate testing.
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Tax Reduction for Seniors: Jerry gave each Council Member a brochure from the Department of Revenue regarding sales or property tax refunds available for senior citizens and citizens with disabilities. They just wanted to let the Council know of some of the programs available.
Approval of Travel Requests:
The following travel requests were approved on a motion by Von Eschen, second by Lambert, motion carried:
LECA Meeting, Pierre, May 30, Hansen
Payment of Bills:
A motion was made by Spaans, second by Cotton, to approve payment of the bills listed below, motion carried.
Olson’s Hardware, supplies, $7.99; Wayne Akland, travel, $62.30; Alliance Communications, operating exp., $76.38; Jerry Antonson, travel, $55.00; Ascom Hasler Leasing, mail machine, $190.82; AT&T, phone, $30.26; Batteries Plus, supplies, $44.99; Beresford Cablevision, May ACH, $3567.48; Beresford Republic, subscription,
$24.06; John Bickett, Library lease, $443.75; Border States Electric, hardware & wire, $16,259.86; Cedar Shore Hotel, travel, $82.70; Cede & Co., ’96 Elec. Rev. Bonds Interest, $1,590.00; Chief Supply Co., clothing, $5.68.
D & D Pest Control, maint., $70.00; D-P Tools Inc., floor jack, $529.00; Dakota Data Shred, service, $17.36; Dakota Supply Group, supplies, $197.41; Eastway Auto, vehicle exp., $95.42; Easy Picker Golf Products, supplies, $2,145.75; Farmers Union coop, supplies, $79.54; Fiber Ring Pooling, pooling fees, $3,611.00; Fiesta Foods, Bridges supplies, $8.73; Gall’s Inc., clothing, $173.98; First National Bank/SF, 2003 cert of Part, Interest, $47,778.86; GCSA of SD, membership fees, $80.00; Justin Gravely, travel, $42.00; Todd Hansen, travel, $64.00.
Hydrologic, supplies, $56.14; Intense Graphics, clothing & resale merch., $1,919.38; Iowa Office Supply, supplies, $123.80; Jack’s Uniforms, clothing, $358.84; Dean Jacobson, travel, $55.00; Jet Service Center, vehicle exp., $122.84; Jet Truck Plaza, fuel, $66.50; Kruse Building Center, supplies, $1,072.16; Lewis Drug, supplies, $56.81; Light & Siren, lens, $50.00; MACC, billing fees, $2,669.16; MidAmerican Energy, gas, $616.34; Kathy Moller, travel, $115.90.
Mr. Golf Car Inc., golf cart lease, $1,200.00; Jay Nordquist, travel, $97.90; Northern Tool & Equipment, watt inverter, $584.51; One Call System, locate tickets, $43.00; Prairie Wave, CO repair, $46.21; Ramkota Inn-Pierre, travel, $165.17; SD Dept. of Revenue, sales tax, $14,489.14; SD Network, operating expense, $1,553.70; Sioux Falls Two Way Radio, supplies, $113.75; Sodak Distributing, VFW, $479.62; Southeastern Elec. Coop, power for wells, $574.87.
Stewart Oil & Tire C., service call, $125.00; Sturdevant’s Auto Parts, vehicle exp., $136.59; Telec Consulting, consulting fees, $4,672.23; Tiedeman Refrigeration, repairs, $175.91; Zep Mfg., supplies, $63.73; Sioux Falls Sanitation, garbage contract, $4,888.00; A-Ox Welding, chemicals, $95.07; Appeara, service, $301.07; Beresford Republic, publishing, $805.82; Boyer Trucks SF, vehicle exp., $623.44; Larry Christensen, travel, $9.00; Cooperative Oil Co., fuel, $1,929.58.
Dakota Riggers & Tool, dew whip, $331.65; Express Communications, toll settlement, $4,794.80; Fiesta Foods, supplies, $566.39; First National Bank, Rev. Bonds interest, $22,757.50; Hawkins Water Treatment, chemicals, $20.00; Kaltenbach Stump Removal, $190.00; Lawson Products, supplies, $170.74; Bob Lucas, cleaning, $100.00; Safety Kleen, supplies, $141.80; SD Dept. of Revenue, Bridges malt bev. Renewal, $125.00; Sioux Pipe Inc., equipment, $1,358.35; Charlie Williams, summer reading program, $200.00; Barrel O Fun, resale mdse, $11.40.
Beresford Dentistry, refund, $68.36; Care-Rite Carpet Cleaner, Bridges cleaning, $175.00; Chesterman Co., beer, $82.54; City of Beresford, Bridges malt bev. Renewal, $125.00; Lucille Cole, $5.88, refund, Mike Conklin, contract & reimbursement, $3,813.62; First National Bank SF, 2002 Cert of Part., $9.808.70; First Savings Bank, excise tax, $1,405.77; Graybar Electric, supplies, $1,793.09; Warren Lounsbery, refund, $8.50; Carmella Martino, refund, $6.01; Marvid Oie, refund, $21.10; Printing Plus, supplies, $53.35; SD Dept. of Revenue, CIF clearing account, $328.55; Wesco, supplies, $2,427.75; Eastway Auto, $168.33; Sioux Links, Bridges advertising, $1,115.00.