1 SARTELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 14, 2017 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Sartell City Council was held on August 14, 2017, in the Council Chambers of Sartell City Hall. Mayor Sarah Jane Nicoll called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Nicoll, Council members: Chisum, Lynch, Fitzthum, and Peterson COUNCIL ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Mary Degiovanni, City Administrator; Jon Halter, City Engineer; Anita Archambeau, Community Development Director; Jim Hughes, Police Chief; John Kothenbeutel, Public Works Director; April Ryan, City Engineer; and Rebecca Wicklund, Recording Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA REVIEW AND ADOPTION A motion was made by Chisum and seconded by Fitzthum to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye Votes: Nicoll, Chisum, Fitzthum, Lynch, Peterson SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES BOND SALE Jason Aarsvold, from Ehlers and Associates, presented the bond sale results and requested Council approval of the bond sale at a reduced par amount due to the premium in the bid. A motion was made by Peterson and seconded by Fitzthum to adopt the Resolution Approving the Sale of Bonds at a par amount of $8,520,000. Aye Votes: Nicoll, Chisum, Fitzthum, Lynch, Peterson APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES A motion was made by Lynch and seconded by Chisum to approve the July 10, 2017 and July 31, 2017 meeting minutes.
2 CONSENT AGENDA a. Acceptance of Building Permit Activity Report b. Acceptance of Inspections Activity Report c. Approval of Voucher Payments d. Acceptance of Donations e. Calling Public Hearing on Delinquent Accounts f. Approval of DAYTA Proposal for Online Liquor Compliance Training g. Calling Public Hearing on Country Manor Bonds h. Approval of Parking Resolution i. Approval of SCADA Proposal j. Approval of Personnel Committee Recommendations k. Acceptance of Fire Dept Report l. Approval of CMHP Agreement m. Approval of Publication Resolution n. Approval of Temporary On Sale Liquor License-St. Francis Xavier Councilmember Peterson removed item J and Councilmember Chisum removed items F and G from the agenda for further discussion. A motion was made by Chisum and seconded by Lynch to approve the consent agenda with removal of items F, G and J. Councilmember Chisum clarified with Chief Hughes the advantages from City s standpoint on use of the online training as proposed. A motion was made by Chisum and seconded by Lynch to approve the consent agenda item F. Councilmember Chisum asked for clarification on the potential bond issuance for Country Manor. A motion was made by Chisum and seconded by Fitzthum to approve the consent agenda item G. Councilmember Peterson confirmed the City Administrator s evaluation process.
3 A motion was made by Peterson and seconded by Chisum to approve the consent agenda item J. PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY CODE UPDATES Kyle Christensen, Chief Building Official, explained the code updates are updating adoption of the various State code provisions and the penalty provisions include misdemeanor or Title 1 administrative remedies. The public hearing was opened; there being no one wishing to testify, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Fitzthum and seconded by Lynch to approve the Ordinances and Summary Ordinance Amending City Code Title 9, Chapters 1, 2 and 3. OLD BUSINESS CHARITABLE GAMBLING ORDINANCE UPDATE Degiovanni indicated the recommended ordinance update reflected the Council s discussions at a previous public hearing and workshop. A motion was made by Peterson and seconded by Chisum to approve the Ordinance and Summary Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 5 to the City Code. Aye Votes: Chisum, Fitzthum, Peterson Nay Votes: Lynch and Nicoll COUNTY ROAD 29 FEASIBILITY REPORT Engineer Halter presented the County Road 29 Feasibility Report. Staff discussed the east and west side project parameters and pros and cons of delaying the west side work to hold down City s total borrowing in the short term. A motion was made by Fitzthum and seconded by Lynch to adopt the Resolution Receiving Feasibility Study and Calling Public Hearing on the County Road 29 project consisting of the Benton County side all the way up to the West Bank of the Mississippi River but not including the west side work. Aye Votes: Lynch, Nicoll, Fitzthum, Chisum Nay Votes: Peterson
4 A motion was made by Chisum and seconded by Fitzthum to approve the SEH Design Services Proposal, subject to changes to be approved by City staff, to remove the west side work from the design services. 27 TH STREET NORTH BIDS Engineer Halter presented the bids for the 27 th Street North Project. A motion was made by Peterson and seconded by Lynch to adopt the Resolution Awarding Bid for the 27 th Street North Improvement. A motion was made by Chisum and seconded by Lynch to approve the Braun Intertec proposal. NEW BUSINESS WEST BRIDGEPORT FINAL PLAT AND WCA APPLICATION Archambeau presented the Final Plat and WCA Application Permit for West Bridgeport. A motion was made by Lynch and seconded by Fitzthum to adopt the Resolution Approving Final Plat and Development Agreement for West Bridgeport. A motion was made by Fitzthum and seconded by Peterson to adopt the Resolution Approving Wetland Conservation Act application. RECREATIONAL FIELD MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENTS Degiovanni presented the improvement funding request from Pinecone Central Park Association and PCPA Board member Jason Mathiasen responded to Council questions.
5 A motion was made by Chisum and seconded by Fitzthum to approve the recreational field funding not to exceed $30,000 from general park fund. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Police Department: Hughes presented his report. Public Works: Kothenbeutel presented his monthly report and confirmed they continue to work on odor issues at the County Road 1 lift station. City Engineer: Halter presented his monthly report. Community Development: Archambeau presented her monthly report. City Administrator: Degiovanni presented her monthly report. CITY COUNCIL UPDATES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Councilmember Fitzthum highlighted National Night Out success with 26 neighborhoods participating. ADJOURN A motion was made by Lynch and seconded by Fitzthum to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. Rebecca Wicklund, Recording Secretary Sarah Jane Nicoll, Mayor