City of Morristown IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LAKES REGION Best Little Town By A "Dam Site"

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1 City of Morristown IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LAKES REGION I Best Little Town By A "Dam Site" I Box 362 Morristown, MN (507) MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting January 7,2008 At 5:30 p.m., in accordance with advertised notice, the Morristown City Council met to review applications for the full time maintenance position. Thirty-four applications were received and reviewed. It was decided to interview seven candidates and to interview them Monday, January 28,2008 in 15 minute intervals beginning at 6:00 p.m. A regular meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Steve Felix. Councilmembers present were Verdis Flaten, Jeff Lang, Steve Nordmeier and Jared Taylor. Also present were Virginia Schmidtke, City Clerk/Treasurer; David Osborne, Police Chief; Troy Dahle, Fire Chief; Jack Schwichtenberg, Dan Morris and Lisa Karsten. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Taylor and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held December 3, 2007, the minutes of the Truth in Taxation meeting held December 4, 2007 and the minutes of the work session/special meeting held December 17,2007 as printed. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to approve the financial report for the month ending November 30, 2007 which showed a balance $8, in the checking account and $864, in the investment accounts. Motion by Nordmeier seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to accept the police report for the month of December, 2007 and approve the schedule for the month of January, 2008 as printed.

2 ( Morristown City Council Minutes January 7,2008 Page 2 Motion by Lang, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution requesting coverage in the Public Employees Police and Fire plan for Thomas Bokman. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the policy of the State of Minnesota as declared in Minnesota Statutes is to give special consideration to employees who perform hazardous work and devote their time and skills to protecting the property and personal safety of others; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section permits governmental subdivisions to request coverage in the Public Employees Police and Fire plan for eligible employees of public departments whose position duties meet the requirements stated therein and listed below. BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Morristown hereby declares that the positions titled part time police officer, currently held by Thomas Bokman meets all of the following Police and Fire membership requirements: 1. Said position requires a license by the Minnesota peace officer standards and training board under sections to and this employee is so licensed; 2. Said position's primary (over 50%) duty is to enforce the general criminal laws of the state; 3. Said position charges this employee with the prevention and detection of crime; 4. Said position gives this employee the full power of arrest, and 5. Said position is assigned to a designated police or sheriff's department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this governing body hereby requests that the above-named employee be accepted as a member of the Public Employee Police and Fire Plan effective the date of this employee's initial Police and Fire salary deduction by the governmental subdivision. Adopted this 7th day of January, Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang, Nordmeierand Taylor (. Chief Osborne reported that he met with school officials and presented a schematic of where "no parking school days - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m." signs, bus parking signs, a second handicap parking stall and speed limit signs should be placed on Washington Street between Division Street and 2 nd Street S.E. and also on 1 st Street S. E. between Washington Street and Main Street East. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to purchase 15 signs and 6 posts as per Chief Osborn's recommendation. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang, Nordmeierand Taylor

3 f Morristown City Council Minutes January 7, 2008 Page 3 Police Chief, Dave Osborne recommended the City of Morristown become a member of the Rice county Drug Suppression Unit because of the work the Unit does and because the City receives benefits from becoming a member of this partnership. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Taylor and carried unanimously to donate up to $1,500 to become a member of the Rice County Drug Suppression Unit as per Chief Osborn's recommendation. Motion by Lang, seconded by Nordmeier and carried unanimously to pay Rice County $250 to offset costs for the County's K-9 team as per previous agreement. Chief Osborne reported the City of Morristown would not be charged by Rice County for consolidated records management services in Motion by Taylor seconded by Nordmeier and carried unanimously to approve the Fire Department report for the month of December, 2007 as printed. The Council received an invitation from the Morristown Fire Department to attend the annual meeting of the Morristown Fire Department to be held January 14, 2008 beginning with social hour at 6:00 p.m. A letter was received from the Morristown Fire Department inviting the Council to attend the NIMS level training sessions to be held January 16 th and 17 th at 6:30 p.m. at the Morristown Community Center. There was no Zoning Board report as the Zoning Board did not meet in December. There was no Economic Development report as the Economic Development Authority did not meet this evening. Comments and Suggestions from Citizens Present: Dan Morris asked when the siren would be repaired. Steve Nordmeier reported the City can get Webster's siren free of charge but that it needs to be taken down, transported and erected. Steve will look into it this week. (,

4 ( Morristown City Council Minutes January 7,2008 Page 4 Motion by Taylor seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to pay the printed claims totaling $6, from the General Fund, $16, from the Morristown Fire Department Fund, $ from the Water Operations Fund, $1, from the Wastewater Operations Fund and $3, from the Refuse Fund. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to pay a late claim from Timm's Trucking for $5, for snow removal in December, Jared Taylor left the meeting at 7:40 p.m. C There will be no decision regarding the purchase of a generator to be used at the Community Center until the next auction. Discussion concerning the Floodplain Insurance Program was tabled until the next work session/special meeting. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution Resolution WHEREAS, the American Legion Post 149 has submitted a request to renew their Class A Gambling Permit License to sell pull-tabs at the American Legion Post 149, 101 Main Street West, Morristown, Minnesota. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRISTOWN, MINNESOTA, to approve the request as submitted. Adopted this 7th day of January, Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Taylor Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to approve the following appointments for Appointments Official Depositor Public Health Lake Country Community Bank Rice County Environmental Services (

5 ( Morristown City Council Minutes January 7, 2008 Page 5 Official Newspaper City Clerk/T reasurer Assistant Mayor Animal Control Officer Community Education Community Center Fire Commissioner Police Commissioner Street Commissioner Park Commissioner Water Commissioner Sanitary Sewer/Solid Waste Weeds and Trees Zoning Board Members Fire Wardens Lake Region Life Virginia Schmidtke Steve Nordmeier Jared Taylor Jared Taylor Verdis Flaten Steve Felix Steve Felix Steve Nordmeier Verdis Flaten Jeff Lang Jeff Lang Jared Taylor John Byers, Administrator Jim Lonergan Arlen Krause Jack Schwichtenberg Adam Uittenbogaard Virginia Schmidtke, Secretary Randy Meschke Steve Nordmeier Ryan Culhane Economic Development Authority Edward Schmidtke Chuck Larsen Darrell Haag Steve Nordmeier Jared Taylor Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Taylor It was discussed to adopt the following goals for 2008: A. Ice skating rink and warming house. B. Asset Management Program - Identify and mark all fixed assets. C. Build a three year capital improvement program. D. Construct a parking lot on the north side of Community Center E. Discuss sidewalk repair. A letter was received from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency stating that each local SSTS (septic system) must have at least one person on staff who has attended an administrative training session. It was decided to contact Jeff Dahle concerning whether or not he has had this training and, if so, if he would be the City's representative. (

6 ( Morristown City Council Minutes January 7,2008 Page 6 Correspondence and Announcements: A. A letter was received from the League of Minnesota Cities announcing that the City of Morristown received a property/casualty dividend of $3,527. B. Information was received from the League of Minnesota Cities regarding a leadership conference that will be held January 18-19, 2008 in Bloomington, Minnesota. C. A letter was received from Amy Larsen thanking the Morristown Police Department for all the work they do to keep the citizens of Morristown safe and especially for controlling the speed on Division Street. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Taylor Virginia Schmidtke City Clerk

7 City of Morristown IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LAKES REGION Best Little Town By A "Dam Site" I 1 I I I I Box 362 Morristown, MN (507) MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Work Session/Special Meeting January 22,2008 A work session/special meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Steve Felix. Councilmembers present were Jeffrey Lang and Steve Nordmeier. Also present were Virginia Schmidtke, City Clerk/Treasurer; David Osborne, Police Chief and Dave Sanderson; PeopleService Representative. Councilmembers Verdis Flaten and Jared Taylor were absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. PeopleService water/wastewater report for the month of December, 2007 was presented. The report showed the monthly performance records, the operation and maintenance done at each site and expenditures for the month. Motion by Lang, seconded by Nordmeier and carried unanimously to approve the People Service report as printed. Voting Yes: Felix, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Flaten and Taylor Dave Sanderson presented a quote from North Star Pump to rebuild a submersible pump at the wastewater treatment plant that does not work. North Star Pump installed a loaner pump and will sell it as installed for $1,800 plus tax. They also provided a quote of $1, plus tax to rebuild the existing pump and reinstall it. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to accept the bid of $1, from North Star Pump to pull the ABS pump at the plant and repair it as per quote. Voting Yes: Felix, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Flaten and Taylor It was discussed that all items at the water and wastewater plants should be inventoried showing the serials numbers and a schedule of the maintenance on each item. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang carried unanimously to accept the Community Center report for the month of December, 2007 as printed. The report showed the revenues and expenses, hours spent managing and listed the events that will be held in December. A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk. Voting Yes: Felix, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Flaten and Taylor

8 ( Morristown City Council Minutes January 22, 2008 Page 2 A balance sheet and profit and loss statement was received from the Morristown Commercial Club for the Morristown Commercial Club Bar Account from January through December There was no Skywarn report. Steve Nordmeier reported the City can get the City of Webster's siren free of charge. As soon as the ground is thawed the City will get the get the pole and siren and have it put up. There was no new information regarding the purchase of a generator to be used at the Community Center. Discussion was held concerning a question as to whether or not the City Council would be opposed to someone opening a grocery store at 119 Division Street North. There was no opposition to the request. The request was forwarded to the Zoning Board. Discussion was held concerning salary increases for Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to increase the salaries of the City Clerk and Police Chief three percent effective January 1, 2008 and to increase the salaries of the part time police officers three percent after satisfactory completion of probation. Voting Yes: Felix, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Flaten and Taylor Motion by Lang, seconded by Nordmeier and carried unanimously to pay the printed claims totaling $8, from the General Fund, $609 from the Morristown Fire Department Fund, $29, from the Water Operations Fund, $44,506 from the Wastewater Operations Fund and $3, from the Refuse Fund. Voting Yes: Felix, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Flaten and Taylor A Notice of Decision to Revise and Update the Local Water Management Plan was received from Jennifer Mocol-Johnson, Rice County Water Planner. Notice was received from the Minnesota Department of Health stating that submissions are being accepted for the Drinking Water Revolving Fund Project Priority List. Motion by Lang, seconded by Nordmeier carried unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Voting Yes: Felix, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Flaten and Taylor 1 - City Clerk/Treasurer

9 City of Morristown IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LAKES REGION Best Little Town By A "Dam Site" I I I I I I I I I Box 362 Morristown, MN (507) MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL NIMS Training January 16 and 17, 2008 The following members of the Morristown City Council attended the NIMS training held January 16 and 17,2008 in the Community Center at 402 Division Street South: Mayor Steve Felix and Councilmembers Verdis Flaten, Jeffrey Lang Steve Nordmeier Also attending the training sessions were Virginia Schmidtke, City Clerk and Dave Osborne, Police Chief. Virginia Schmidtke City Clerk/Treasurer (

10 City of Morristown IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LAKES REGION Best Little Town By A "Dam Site" Box 362 Morristown, MN (507) MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL Maintenance Worker Interview January 28,2008 The Morristown City Council met Monday, January 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South to interview candidates for the maintenance position. Present were Mayor Steve Felix and Councilmembers Verdis Flaten, Jeffrey Lang, Steve Nordmeierand Jared Taylor. The Council interviewed the following people: Roland Moesler Bruce Morris John Schlie Jacob Golombeski David Schlie Duane Peterson Tim Minske No decision was made and therefore, no action was taken. Virginia Schmidtke City Clerk/T reasurer

11 City of Morristown IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LAKES REGION Best Little Town By A "Dam Site" III, Box 362 Morristown, MN (507) MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting February 4, 2008 A regular meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Steve Felix. Councilmembers present were Verdis Flaten, Jeff Lang, Steve Nordmeier and Jared Taylor. Also present were David Osborne, Police Chief; David Sanderson, PeopleService Representative; Lisa Karsten and Larry Dahle. Virginia Schmidtke, City Clerk/Treasurer arrived at 8:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Flaten, seconded by Nordmeier and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 7, 2008, and the minutes of the work session/special meeting held January 22,2008 as printed. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Taylor and carried unanimously to approve the financial report for the month ending December 31, 2007 which showed a balance $4, in the checking account and $1,002, in the investment accounts. Motion by Flaten, seconded by Taylor and carried unanimously to approve the police report for the month of January, 2008 and the schedule for February, 2008 as printed. A letter was received from Richard Cook stating that the City owes a fee of $750 to the Rice County Tactical Unit to offset costs for equipment and operational expenses. Motion by Flaten, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to pay the remaining balance.

12 ( Morristown City Council Minutes February 4, 2008 Page 2 Flaten asked if the dog concerns in the mobile home park have been addressed. Chief Osborne indicated that officers had been advised to enforce the City ordinances to address this problem. Chief Osborne requested authorization to attend the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Executive Training Institute to be held April 21-24, 2008 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Motion by Flaten, seconded by Taylor and carried unanimously to grant approval to Dave Osborne to attend the conference, get the payment in to get the discount and also to include 32 hours pay, lodging, meals, mileage and conference registration. Taylor asked about enforcement of the City ordinances regarding dilapidated houses and sheds in the City of Morristown. C Motion by Taylor seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to approve the Fire Department report for the month of January, 2008 as printed. There was no Zoning Board report as the Zoning Board did not meet in January because of NIMS training. Motion by Lang, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the December 3,2007 meeting of the Economic Development Authority as printed. EDA needs to add a member to replace Darrel Haag. Virginia Schmidtke is to put a notice on the cable channel for a new EDA member. Next EDA meeting will be held March 3, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Dave Osborne reported that he has a computer reserved for Morristown in Woodbury. He just needs to pick it up, it is free. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to pay the printed claims totaling $4, from the General Fund, $2, from the Morristown Fire Department Fund, $ from the Water Operations Fund, $1, from the Wastewater Operations Fund and $3, from the Refuse Fund.

13 Morristown City Council Minutes February 4, 2008 Page 3 Motion by Flaten, seconded by Taylor and carried unanimously to pay the late claims totaling $ from the General Fund and $2, from the Morristown Fire Department Fund. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang, Nordmeierand Taylor There will be no decision regarding the purchase of a generator to be used at the Community Center until the next auction. Lisa Karsten recorded the minutes until Virginia Schmidtke arrived at this point in the meeting. Dave Sanderson presented prices for new, used and rebuilt submersible pumps. The bids were as follows: Electric Pump Co New Flygt submersible pump $4,635 plus freight and tax Electric Pump Co. Used Flygt submersible pump $2,555 plus freight and tax North Star Pump Repair City owned ABS pump $1, North Star Pump Loaner pump as installed $1, Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to rescind a motion adopted at the Council meeting held January 22, 2008 to accept the bid of $1, from North Star Pump and instead, to keep the loaner Flygt pump as installed for $1,800. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang, Nordmeierand Taylor A list of the pumps and equipment at Well House # 2, Well # 1 and the Wastewater Treatment Facility was presented by Dave Sanderson. He stated that he will create a form for each item on which he will record the serial number and list all repairs and maintenance. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Lang and carried to extend an offer to Tim Minske as maintenance worker. Voting Yes: Flaten, Lang, Nordmeier and Taylor Voting No: Felix Virginia Schmidtke reported that it is not necessary to hire a licensed surveyor to establish the first elevation to determine if structures are in the flood plain in regards to the Minnesota floodplain permit process. If the structures are in the flood plain, the property will have to be surveyed by a licensed surveyor. No action was taken. (

14 ( Morristown City Council Minutes February 4, 2008 Page 4 A letter was received from Kurt Fischer, Prosecuting Attorney for the City of Morristown, stating that he is raising his billing rate for the year 2008 to $105 per hour. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to approve the increase as requested. Steve Nordmeier reported that according to Lee Tollefson, Rice County will be obtaining bids in the near future to seal coat County Road 16 and asked if the Council would want to include seal coating some City streets in the bid. The estimated cost is $12,000 per mile. The City has approximately three miles of streets that should be seal coated. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to send a letter to Rice County stating that the City is interested in seal coating a portion of the streets. A letter was received from Cannon Valley Cablevision stating that the franchise fee payment by Cannon Valley Cablevision to the City of Morristown is $7, for the year Discussion was held concerning a request from the Rice County Small Business Development Center to support their services with a contribution of $500 in 2008 and $750 in It was decided to invite a member of the advisory board to the next EDA meeting to present information to the EDA concerning the SBDC. Virginia Schmidtke presented a list of things to consider before advertising for a deputy clerk, an application for employment, a job description and a training and experience form for the Council to review before the work session/special meeting to be held Tuesday, February 19,2008. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Flaten and carried to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. City Clerk (

15 City of Morristown IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LAKES REGION Best Little Town By A "Dam Site" ^ Box 362 Morristown, MN (507) MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Work Session/Special Meeting February 19, 2008 A work session/special meeting of the Morristown City Council scheduled for Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. was not held because of a lack of a quorum. Present were Mayor Steve Felix and Councilmember Steve Nordmeier. Also present were Virginia Schmidtke, City Clerk/Treasurer; David Osborne, Police Chief, Dave Sanderson; PeopleService Representative and Tim Minske. Counciimembers Verdis Flaten, Jeff Lang and Jared Taylor were absent. PeopleService water/wastewater report for the month of January, 2008 was presented. Morey Schaefer, Abdo Eick and Meyers Accountant, was present and reviewed the annual 2007 financial report and management letter. Tim Minske, who was hired for the maintenance position, visited with the two Counciimembers present concerning maintenance tasks. Virginia iscnmiatke City Clerk/Treasurer (

16 City of Morristown In SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LAKES REGION Best Little Town By A "Dam Site" i i i i i i i i i Box 362 Morristown, MN (507) MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting March 3, 2008 A regular meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday, March 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Steve Felix. Councilmembers present were Verdis Flaten, Jeff Lang, Steve Nordmeier and Jared Taylor. Also present were Virginia Schmidtke, City Clerk/Treasurer; David Osborne, Police Chief; Troy Dahle, Fire Chief, Larry Dahle and Loren Dahle. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held February 4, 2008, and the minutes of the work session/special meeting held February 19, 2008 as printed. Motion by Flaten, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to approve the financial report for the month ending December 31, 2007 which showed a balance $7, in the checking account and $974, in the investment accounts. Motion by Lang, seconded by Nordmeier and carried unanimously to approve the police report for the month of February, 2008 and the schedule for March, 2008 as printed. Chief Osborne reported the computer he received free of charge from the Minnesota State Chiefs Association and Target Corporation arrived, the fuel pump on the police car was replaced and that he issued citations to two people for illegal dumping at the brush site. v Motion by Taylor seconded by Nordmeier and carried unanimously to approve the Fire Department report for the month of February, 2008 as printed.

17 f Morristown City Council Minutes March 3, 2008 Page 2 Motion by Lang, seconded by Nordmeier and carried unanimously to approve the Fire Department Officers as selected by the Morristown Fire Department at their annual meeting held January 12, The officers for 2008 are Troy Dahle, Chief, Steve Nordmeier, Assistant Chief, Adam Uittenbogaard, Training Officer, Jackie Saemrow, Secretary and Dave Schlie, Randy Meschke, Tim Minske and Mike O'Rourke, Captains. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2008 meeting of the Zoning Board as reported by Virginia Schmidtke. There was no Economic Development Authority meeting held in March. Dan Morris reported that approximately 800 attended the play held February 29 th and March 1 st and 2 nd at the Community Center. It was discussed by members of the cast to donate $500 to build a loft in the east storage room if approved by the City Council. Members of the cast would build the loft free of charge. They also will donate their time to build a loft in the west storage room if the City Council will purchase the building materials. Motion by Lang, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to pay for the materials for a second loft. Dan Morris questioned the status of the warning siren. Felix stated that it should be installed by the April 2008 meeting. Dan Morris reported that Skywarn training will be held Wednesday, March 5, Tim Minske was present and reported that he has been working on the city truck and tractor, organizing and cleaning the shop and removing the Christmas decorations. It was discussed to change locks in the doors at the maintenance shop and the Community Center. The front door of the Community Center also needs a brace in the center panel. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to have Tim look into the purchase of a brace and to change the locks on both doors.

18 ( Morristown City Council Minutes March 3, 2008 Page 3 A letter was received from Myrna and Gerald Bauer in regards to a concern they have about the difficulty they have seeing traffic coming from the east when stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of Franklin Street and Division Street. It was discussed that this issue was addressed a few years ago and the cars at Nordmeier Bros. Chevrolet are not parked on the street but are parked behind the yellow lines between the curb and sidewalk. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Taylor and carried unanimously to pay the printed claims totaling $3, from the General Fund, $1, from the Morristown Fire Department Fund, $ from the Water Operations Fund, $1, from the Wastewater Operations Fund and $3, from the Refuse Fund. Motion by Flaten, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to pay a late claim totaling $26.81 from the Morristown Fire Department Fund. Jared Taylor left at this point in the meeting. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to accept the annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 2007 and to publish the report in the City's official newspaper. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Taylor Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to advertise for the clerk/treasurer position in the Lake Region Life and on local cable channel 7 with the deadline for submitting applications to be Monday, March 17 th at 4:00 p.m. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Taylor Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to eliminate the part time summer maintenance position and send a thank you letter to Herman Schlie thanking him for the years he filled this position. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Taylor (

19 ( Morristown City Council Minutes March 3, 2008 Page 4 Motion by Lang, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to allow the Morristown Fire Department to use the City's bulk mailing permit. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Taylor Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution approving a request from the Morristown Fire Relief Association to renew their Class A Gambling Permit License to sell pull-tabs at Archie's Bar, 108 Division Street South. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Taylor Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution approving a request from the Morristown Fire Relief Association to renew their Class A Gambling Permit License to sell pull-tabs at Old Town Tavern, 102 Main Street West Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Taylor Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to participate in the Morristown Business Expo to be held March 11, 2008 and to pay the fee of $150. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Taylor Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution resolving to meet Monday, April 7, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. to consider, and possibly adopt, a city code consisting of the general ordinances of the City of Morristown. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Taylor Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried to adjourn. adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Nordmeier Absent: Taylor The meeting ( Virginia Schmidtke City Clerk

20 City of Morristown IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LAKES REGION Best Little Town By A "Dam Site" Box 362 Morristown, MN (507) MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Work Session/Special Meeting March 17, 2008 A work session/special meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Steve Felix. Councilmembers present were Verdis Flaten and Steve Nordmeier. Also present were Virginia Schmidtke, City Clerk/Treasurer; David Osborne, Police Chief, Tim Minske, Maintenance Worker, Dan Morris and Lisa Karsten. Councilmembers Jeff Lang and Jared Taylor were absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. PeopleService water/wastewater report for the month of February, 2008 was presented. The report showed the monthly performance records, the operation and maintenance done at each site and expenditures for the month for the month of January, Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to approve the \ People Service report as printed. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten and Nordmeier Absent: Lang and Taylor Tim Minske reported there was a water line break at the GTA elevator and the line was capped. The water was supposedly shut off several years ago at the curb stop. Tim could not find a curb stop. Rural Water Association is coming sometime this week to help find the line. Motion by Flaten, seconded by Nordmeier and carried unanimously to accept the Community Center report for the months ending January 31, 2008 and February 29, 2008 as printed. The report showed the revenues and expenses, hours spent managing and listed the events that were held in January and February. A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk. A copy of the Morristown Commercial Club Bar Account balance sheet and profit and loss statement was also received and placed on file Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten and Nordmeier Absent: Lang and Taylor Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to allow Cannon Valley High School to use the Community Center free of charge to play catch provided they leave the area clean and agree to pay for items if they get broken. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten and Nordmeier ( Absent: Lang and Taylor

21 Morristown City Council Minutes March 17, 2008 Page 2 Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to allow Suburban Twins Rabbit Club to rent the Community Center for a rabbit show in January, 2009 with food to be sold by a local organization. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten and Nordmeier Absent: Lang and Taylor Motion by Flaten, seconded by Nordmeier and carried unanimously to accept the Skywarn report for the month ending February 28, 2008, as printed. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten and Nordmeier Absent: Lang and Taylor Tim Minske reported that he is working on the street sweeper and something may be wrong with the main broom. It was decided to order a broom if that turns out to be the problem. Dan Morris reported that he, Mark Morris and Tim Minske installed ladders to the loft in the Community Center storage rooms. The Council thanked him and the Cannon Valley Players cast for building the lofts. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to purchase materials and supplies to build a ceiling under the loft. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten and Nordmeier Absent: Lang and Taylor Virginia Schmidtke reported that fifteen applications were received for the clerk-treasurer position. The Council decided to review the applications at the April 7, 2008 council meeting. Discussion was held concerning mowing of the baseball field. Steve Nordmeier reported that members of the Morristown Baseball Association are dissatisfied with the mowing of the baseball field by WEM school personnel. The school currently uses the field free of charge in return for mowing it. Motion by Flaten, seconded by Nordmeier and carried unanimously to have the city maintenance worker mow the field and charge Waterville, Elysian, Morristown School Board $150 per mowing. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten and Nordmeier Absent: Lang and Taylor The current address for the Wastewater Treatment Plant is 401 East Main Street. Because this address is confusing to delivery people, the 911 emergency personnel and since Main Street does not cross the Cannon River, it was discussed to change the address. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to change the address of the Wastewater Treatment Plant to 75 Verdev Drive. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten and Nordmeier Absent: Lang and Taylor

22 Morristown City Council Minutes March 17, 2008 Page 3 Motion by Flaten, seconded by Nordmeier and carried unanimously to pay the printed claims totaling $16, from the General Fund, $244, from the Morristown Fire Department Fund, $1,930 from the Water Operations Fund, $7,723 from the Wastewater Operations Fund and $3, from the Refuse Fund. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten and Nordmeier Absent: Lang and Taylor It was announced that the annual dog clinic will be held April 12, 2008 from 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten carried unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten and Nordmeier Absent: Lang and Taylor Virginia schmidtke City Clerk/Treasurer (

23 City of Morristown IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LAKES REGION Best Little Town By A "Dam Site" r Box 362 Morristown, MM (507) MORRISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting April 7, 2008 A regular meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Steve Felix. Present were Councilmembers Verdis Flaten, Jeff Lang and Jared Taylor. Also present were Virginia Schmidtke, City Clerk/Treasurer; David Osborne, Police Chief; Troy Dahle, Fire Chief, Brenda Dahle, Chad Hoepner and Jack Schwichtenberg. Councilmember Steve Nordmeier was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Flaten, seconded by Taylor and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held March 3, 2008, and the minutes of the work session/special meeting held March 17, 2008 as printed. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang, and Taylor Absent: Nordmeier Motion by Flaten, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to approve the financial report for the month ending February 29, 2008 which showed a balance $ in the checking account and $896, in the investment accounts. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Taylor Absent: Nordmeier Motion by Flaten, seconded by Taylor and carried unanimously to approve the police report for the month of March, 2008 and the schedule for April, 2008 as printed. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Taylor Absent: Nordmeier Chief Osborne reported that a lot of cardboard boxes and plastic wrap was found at the brush site. Also found was a name on one of the pieces of cardboard. He will look into the matter and contact the person whose name was on the cardboard. Dumping items other than brush and grass clippings continues to be a big concern. Motion by Taylor seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to approve the Fire Department report for the month of March 2008 as printed. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Taylor Absent: Nordmeier

24 ( Morristown City Council Minutes April 7, 2008 Page 2 Fire Chief, Troy Dahle, reported that the new pumper truck arrived and will be in service in two to three weeks. Motion by Lang, seconded by Flaten to pay Tim Minske's cell phone bill each month to T-Mobile as long as it does not exceed the maximum minutes. Cost of the service is $42 per month Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Taylor Absent: Nordmeier Maintenance Report: 1. Tim Minske reported that he installed a reinforcement bar in the center of the Community Center front doors and will call Tom's Lock and Key next week to have the locks at the Community Center and maintenance shop changed. 2. Tim will open the bathrooms in the park and turn on the water in the middle of April or as soon as the weather is warmer. 3. Tim reported that he shut off the water at the elevator. 4. Lisa Karsten presented information and prices to install a portable toilet by the Dam. The cost would be $75 per month and includes weekly cleaning service. It was discussed not to have a portable toilet but instead to install directional signs to the bathrooms in the park. The matter was tabled until the next meeting. Motion by Flaten, seconded by Taylor and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2008 meeting of the Zoning Board as printed. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Taylor Absent: Nordmeier Virginia Schmidtke reported that the Zoning Board will conduct a conditional use hearing Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 7:30 to hear reasons for or against a request from Gary Walburn to install a second driveway on Lot 2, Block 3, Meschke South Haven Addition. The Zoning Board recommends that Mike O'Rourke be appointed Zoning Board member. Motion by Flaten, seconded by Taylor and carried unanimously to approve the Zoning Board's recommendation and appoint Mike O'Rourke as Zoning Board member. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Taylor Absent: Nordmeier There was no Economic Development Authority meeting held in March. (

25 ( Morristown City Council Minutes April 7, 2008 Page 3 Comments and Suggestions from Citizens Present: 1. Chad Hoepner reported that Tim Flaten was appointed Assistant Director of Skywarn and that a new computer and software is being purchased for Skywam use. 2. Chad Hoepner asked on the status of the siren. Mayor Felix reported that he contacted Cedar Lake Electric to take down a siren that the City of Webster no longer uses and will donate to the City of Morristown and bring it to Temple Electric to have it rewired. He stated that the siren should be up and working within a couple of weeks. 3. Chad Hoepner stated that Skywarn members voted to donate $5,000 towards the purchase of a generator and will donate the money after the generator is purchased. 4. Lisa Karsten asked Chief Osborn to clarify whether a person can fish from the walkway over the Dam. Dave stated that the City Ordinance states that "No person shall fish from any bridge within the City of Morristown". It was discussed whether this includes the walkway over the Dam. It was decided the Ordinance should be amended to read "roadway bridges". Motion by Flaten seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to pay the printed claims totaling $4, from the General Fund, $1, from the Morristown Fire Department Fund, $2, from the Water Operations Fund, $1, from the Wastewater Operations Fund and $3, from the Refuse Fund. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Taylor Absent: Nordmeier Motion by Flaten, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to pay the late claims totaling $5, from the General Fund and $4.25 from the Morristown Fire Department Fund. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Taylor Absent: Nordmeier Virginia Schmidtke reported that she received a letter from Community Partners stating that the required items were received from the contractor for the paving of Sidney Street East, Third Street Southeast and Tower Circle and that the final payment of $13, can be paid to Tri-County Aggregate, Inc. Motion by Lang, seconded by Taylor and carried unanimously to pay the final payment as per the city engineer's recommendation. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Taylor Absent: Nordmeier A quotation for street maintenance services for the period of April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009 was received from Timm's Trucking. The matter was tabled until the next meeting.

26 ( Morristown City Council Minutes April 7, 2008 Page 5 Discussion was held concerning a request to build three to four horseshoe pits at Nordmeier Field. It was decided to look into the cost and where the pits could be placed on the filed. Thank you posters were received from the Cub Scout Pack 318 for using the Community Center free of charge for their banquet. An invitation was received from the League of Minnesota Cities inviting city officials to serve on a League of Minnesota policy committee. The annual dog clinic will be held Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the Fire Hall from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Virginia Schmidtke reported that fifteen applications were received for the city clerktreasurer position. The applications were reviewed and eight applicants were selected to be interviewed. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Flaten to interview the candidates Monday, April 21, 2008 beginning at 5:30 p.m. and to change the time of the work session/special meeting to 7:30 p.m. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Taylor Absent: Nordmeier Motion by Flaten, seconded by Lang and carried to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Lang and Taylor Absent: Nordmeier > - City Clerk/Treasurer (

27 City of Morristown IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LAKES REGION Best Little Town Bu A "Dam Site", ^Box Morristown, MN MORRISTOWN CITY COU _ 6 W0TES Work Session/Special Meeting April 21, 2008 At 5:30 p.m. seven applicants were interviewed for the City Clerk-Treasurer position. Those present were Mayor Steve Felix, Councilmembers Verdis Flaten, Jeff Lang, Steve Nordmeier and Jared Taylor and Virginia Schmidtke, City Clerk/Treasurer; A work session/special meeting of the Morristown City Council was called to order on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 402 Division Street South by Mayor Steve Felix. Councilmembers present were Verdis Flaten, Jeff Lang, Steve Nordmeier and Jared Taylor. Also present were Virginia Schmidtke, City Clerk/Treasurer; Tim Minske, City Maintenance Worker; David Sanderson, WaterA/Vastewater Operator; Larry Dahle, Curt Spitzack, Rick Vollbrecht, Dan Morris, Jeff Boran and Lisa Karsten. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. PeopleService water/wastewater report for the month of March, 2008 was presented. The report showed the monthly performance records, the operation and maintenance done at each site and expenditures for the month for the month of March, Motion by Lang, seconded by Taylor and carried unanimously to approve the People Service report as printed. Discussion was held concerning whether it is PeopleService's responsibility or the City's to repair and maintain storm sewers. It was clarified that the storm sewers are the responsibility of the City. An expenditure on the PeopleService report regarding a claim for supplies for a gas monitor was questioned. It was decided to have the Clerk contact People Service to see why this is a City expense. It was suggested that Dave Sanderson check the manholes along Thruen Street in Meschke Addition. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to accept the Community Center report for the month ending March 31, 2008 as printed. The report (

28 Morristown City Council Minutes April 21,2008 Page 2 showed the revenues and expenses, hours spent managing and listed the events that were held in March, A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk. Discussion was held concerning the civil defense siren. Tim Minske reported that Cedar Lake Electric removed the siren and pole that was given to the City by the City of Webster and that they are storing the pole until the siren has been repaired. Tim brought the siren to Temple Electric for repair. It was suggested that the siren be placed by the watertower. It was decided to contact the Rice County Emergency Management Director to see if the siren could be moved. Tim Minske reported that he is cleaning the storm sewers. It was reported that the storm sewer on Bloomer Street is full. Tim is to contact either Dahle Enterprises or the Rice County Highway Department regarding the manhole. C Tim Minske reported that many garbage bags filled with leaves, a television set and large stumps were dumped at the brush site. The company that dumped the stumps was called and they will return and remove them. Jeff Boran and Joel Whitehurst were present to discuss a letter the WEM School Board received from the City of Morristown stating that, in the future, the City maintenance worker will mow and trim the baseball field and charge Waterville, Elysian, Morristown School Board $150 per mowing because the City Council received complaints from the Morristown Baseball Association that the baseball field is not mowed in a timely manner and that the lawn mower they use chops the grass instead of evenly mowing it. Mr. Whitehurst stated that he did not know the field had not been properly maintained and felt $150 per mowing was too much to charge. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Taylor, seconded by Flaten and carried that in accordance with the on-going agreement with WEM, that WEM mow the baseball field on Thursday or Friday and that if it is not acceptable to the Baseball Association, to charge WEM $80 per mowing. It was decided to draft a joint powers agreement to be signed by both the City and the School Board. Mr. Whitehurst thanked the Morristown Fire Department for inviting the students to a mock crash that was held in Waseca on Monday. (

29 Morristown City Council Minutes April 21, 2008 Page 3 Motion by Flaten, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to install a portable restroom in the park by the Feed Mill and to authorize Steve Nordmeier to contact the company that provided portable restrooms for Dam Days for a bid and to decide and contract with whichever company is the cheapest. Lisa Karsten asked if a light can be installed on an electrical pole that is located by the Feed Mill. It was discussed to work with the Morristown Baseball Association in regard to designing an area at the baseball field for a skating rink, horseshoe pits, a warming house, concession stand and restrooms. Discussion was held concerning a quote from Timm's Trucking for street maintenance services for the period of April 1, 2008 through March 31, It was suggested that the city purchase a truck with a plow and sander. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to accept the quote from Timm's Trucking as submitted., A copy of the quote is on file with the City Clerk. Tim Minske presented a proposal of $17,600 from LaCanne Paving to haul in rock and limestone and prepare an area north of the Community Center for a parking lot and to pave and stripe the area. The paving would also include a strip on the east side of the building that is used by caterers and musicians. It was suggested that money be spent on parks and streets instead of at the Community Center. No action was taken. It was decided not to have a cleanup day this year. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to allow open burning from April 15 th through May 31 st by permit only. Motion by Flaten, seconded by Lang and carried unanimously to pay the printed claims totaling $2, from the General Fund, $ from the Morristown Fire Department Fund, $2, from the Water Operations Fund and $7,723 from the Wastewater Operations Fund. (

30 Morristown City Council Minutes April 21, 2008 Page 4 A grant of $1,050 was received through Steve Nordmeier from S.W. Minnesota EMS for tuition subsidy. Tim Minske volunteered to look into prices for a portable generator for use at the Community Center. Steve Felix reported that he met with a DNR representative and visited three sites that could possibly be used for an access into town from the State Trail. The DNR representative offered to attend a meeting to discuss a proposed trail. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten and carried to offer the full time City Clerk- Treasurer position to Kristalyn Pilcher. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten, Nordmeier and Taylor Voting No: Lang Motion by Taylor, seconded by Flaten carried unanimously to adjourn. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Flaten and carried unanimously to reopen the meeting. Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Flaten that the salary of the newly hired City Clerk- Treasurer to be $11 per hour. The motion failed. Voting Yes: Flaten and Nordmeier Voting No: Felix and Taylor Abstain: Lang Motion by Felix, seconded by Flaten and carried that the salary of the newly hired City Clerk-Treasurer be $12.50 per hour. Voting Yes: Felix, Flaten and Taylor Voting No: Nordmeier Abstain: Lang Motion by Nordmeier, seconded by Lang carried unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. City Clerk