ORTONVILLE CITY COUNCIL
COUNTY OF BIG STONE, STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DIALYSYS BUILDING – 435 EASTVOLD AVENUE
MONDAY, JULY 2, 2007
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO
ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Mayor Blair
Johnson and Mayor Pro Tem Dan Oakes were both absent.
Motion
by Arndt, second by Dorry to have Nick
Anderson chair the meeting.
All in
favor. 4-0. MCU (Motion
Carried Unanimously)
Nick
Anderson called the regular meeting of the Ortonville City Council to
order at 7:11 P.M. Roll call was taken with the following present: Nick
Anderson, Artie Arndt, Bob Meyer, and Mike Dorry, with the following
absent: Mayor Blair Johnson Mayor Pro Tem Dan Oakes, and John Cunningham.
City Staff present: David Lang, Tim Scherer, and Craig Ash, Tom Scoblic.
Media Present: Julie Gruber (KDIO Radio), Suzette Kaercher-Blake (Ortonville
Independent) Others Present: Rick Ash Ortonville Area Health
Services, Jan Nordick, Marcy Stotesbery, Elsie Perrine, David Meyer, and
Alice Radermacher, and other interested citizens.
AGENDA
AMENDMENTS/APPROVAL:
3.e.
Transfer of Real Property (Outlot 116) to Big Stone County
12.f
Pier
12.g
Lakeside Bathroom
12.h.
Ortonville Area Health Services – Construction Manager
Selection
12.i
Resolution Urging Special Session of the Minnesota Legislature
Motion
by Dorry, second by Meyer to approve the
Agenda as amended.
All in
favor. 4-0. MCU
CITY
ATTORNEY REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
All
Terrain Vehicles Ordinance – Second Reading
3.a
Ordinance 2007-001, An Ordinance Amending Section 71.06 of the Code of
Ordinances Regulating the Operation of All-Terrain Vehicles Within the
City of Ortonville.
Motion
by Arndt, second by Anderson to approve the
second reading of the Ordinance 2007-001, An Ordinance Amending Section
71.06 of the Code of Ordinances Regulating the Operation of All-Terrain
Vehicles Within the City of Ortonville. Discussion and questions
followed.
Roll
Call: Aye: Anderson, Arndt, Dorry, Meyer. Nay: None. 4-0.
MCU
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Golf
Cart Ordinance – Second Reading
3.b
Ordinance 2007-002, An Ordinance Regulating the Operation of Golf Carts on
Public Streets Within the City of Ortonville
Motion
by Dorry, second by Arndt to approve the
second reading of the Ordinance 2007-002, An Ordinance Regulating the
Operation of Golf Carts on Public Streets Within the City of Ortonville.
Discussion and questions followed.
Roll
Call: Aye: Anderson, Arndt, Dorry, Meyer. Nay: None. 4-0.
MCU
Dirt
Bike Ordinance – First Reading
3.c
Ordinance 2007-004, An Ordinance Regulating the Operation of Off-Highway
Motorcycles Within the City of Ortonville
Motion
by Arndt, second by Meyer to approve the
first reading of the Ordinance 2007-004, An Ordinance Regulating the
Operation of Off-Highway Motorcycles Within the City of Ortonville.
Discussion and questions followed.
Roll
Call: Aye: Anderson, Arndt, Dorry, Meyer. Nay: None. 4-0.
MCU
3.d
Update: Big Stone Lake Weed Removal
City
Attorney Craig Ash explained an area 50 feet wide and extending into the
lake 50 feet can be cleared by mechanical cleaning. If it is desired to
clean a larger area, approval will need to be obtained from the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It was the consensus of the Council
to have the City Attorney contact the DNR New Ulm office to obtain the
needed approval.
Transfer
of Outlot 116 of the Former OtterTail Power Company Site to Big Stone
County - Second Reading
3.e
Ordinance 2007-003, An Ordinance Approving The Conveyance And Transfer Of
Real Property To The County Of Big Stone, Minnesota
Motion
by Arndt, second by Anderson to approve the
second reading of Ordinance 2007-003, An Ordinance Approving The
Conveyance And Transfer Of Real Property To The County Of Big Stone,
Minnesota. Discussion and questions followed. Discussion clarified
this is Outlot 116 of the former OtterTail Power Company site.
Roll
Call: Aye: Anderson, Arndt, Dorry, Meyer. Nay: None. 4-0.
MCU
CITIZENS
TO BE HEARD:
Jan Nordick
spoke on behalf of the Central Park Restoration (CPR) group. She noted the
Big Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is planning a fund raising event
to benefit Central Park on July 17, 2007. Jan stated the CPR group is
planning a clean-up of Central Park on July 16, 2007 to precede the July
17th fundraiser. She also noted there apparently was a problem
getting a trash receptacle emptied elsewhere in the park system.
Ortonville
Area Health Services employee David Meyer spoke next. He distributed a
copy of a letter from his attorney addressed to City Attorney Craig Ash.
David Meyer would like to have his concerns noted in the letter addressed
by the City Council. It was the consensus of the Council to invite David
Meyer/and/or his attorney to appear before the Council at a Special
Meeting scheduled for July 16, 2007. City Administrator Lang will draft a
letter to David Meyer and his attorney. \
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CONSENT
AGENDA:
Motion
by Dorry, second by Anderson to approve the
Consent Agenda, which included the following items:
8.a
Approve Minutes of June 18, 2007 City Council Regular Meeting
8.b
Approve Expenditures
8.c
Approve Resignation of Jim Hasslen from the Ambulance Board
8.d.
Approve Summer Recreation Hires Per Enclosed Memorandum
8.e
Approve Appointment of Rusty Dimberg to the Ambulance Board
8.f
Approve Acquisition of Ambulance Service Equipment - $3,348.00
8.g
Approve 2007 Fire Contract with Township of Ortonville
8.h
Approve Charitable Gambling License – Ortonville Community Center
8.i
Approve Golf Cart House Lease – Al Johnson
All in
favor. 4-0. MCU
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
11.a
2008 Capital Appropriations Application Content – MN Dept. of Finance
City
Administrator Lang noted the application was completed on time, and has
been submitted to the Minnesota Department of Finance. A funding decision
will be announced during the second calendar quarter of 2008. He noted a
copy of the application is included in the Council Meeting packet.
NEW
BUSINESS:
12.a
Revised Schedule For Mosquito Spraying
City
Attorney Ash noted publication in the local newspaper will be sufficient
notice of a weekly alternate date to spray. Lang indicated a copy of the
notice stating Tuesday as the primary day, and Thursday as the alternate
day will appear in the Independent next week.
12.b
Approve Voluntary/Community Service Waiver of Liability Form
Motion
by Meyer, second by Arndt to approve the
Voluntary/Community Service Waiver of Liability Form as drafted by City
Attorney Ash. Ash noted use of this form is recommended by the League
of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust as a risk management tool. Discussion
and questions followed.
Roll
Call: Aye: Arndt, Dorry, Meyer. Nay: Anderson. 3-1.
Motion Carried
12.c
Discussion: Preliminary Engineering Report – Underground
Utility Extension to Property West of Trunk Highway 75.
City
Engineer Bob Schlieman of Ulteig Engineers prepared a study of
consideration by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the City
Council. The costs of providing water range from $116,000 to $292,000, and
the costs of providing sewer range from $353,000 to $440,000. Arndt noted
it was the consensus of the EDA to ask for a joint meeting with the City
Council.
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NEW
BUSINESS: (cont.)
12.d
Call for Special City Council/EDA Joint Meeting At 7:00 PM, July 9, 2007
Motion
by Arndt, second by Anderson to call for a
Special City Council/EDA Joint Meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, July 9, 2007
at the Dialysis Building, 435 Eastvold Avenue, Ortonville, MN.
All in
favor. 4-0. MCU
12.e.
Approve 2007 Fire Contract With Township of Ortonville.
This item was covered in the Consent Agenda this evening.
12.f
Cleanin The City Pier
Jim Larson
has offered to find volunteers to keep the City pier clean if the City
will provide an adequate electric water pump and hoses. The estimated cost
is less than $1,500. By consensus, the Council decided to refer this
matter to the Park Board.
12.g
Park Board Recommendation: Lake Side Park Restroom/Concession Building
Bids
Resolution 07-066, Resolution Authorizing Proceeding With Bid Preparation
for Construction of the Lakeside Park Restroom/Concession Building
Motion
by Arndt, second by Anderson to approve
Resolution 07-066, Resolution Authorizing Proceeding With Bid Preparation
for Construction of the Lakeside Park Restroom/Concession Building.
Arndt stated the Park Board made this recommendation at its June 2007
meeting the previous week.
Roll
Call: Aye: Anderson, Arndt, Dorry, Meyer. Nay: None. 4-0.
MCU
12.h.
Ortonville Area Health Services – Selection of Construction Manager for
OAHS Expansion Project - $577,000.
Resolution 07-067, Resolution Authorizing Selection of Construction
Manager for Ortonville Area Health Services Expansion Project - $577,000
Motion
by Dorry, second by Meyer to approve
Resolution 07-067, Resolution Authorizing Selection of Construction
Manager for Ortonville Area Health Services Expansion Project - $577,000.
Discussion and questions followed.
Roll
Call: Aye: Anderson, Arndt, Dorry, Meyer. Nay: None. 4-0.
MCU
12.i
Resolution 07-68, Resolution in Support of a 2007 Special Legislative
Session to Consider the Omnibus Tax Bill
Motion
by Dorry, second by Arndt to approve
Resolution 07-068, Resolution in Support of a 2007 Special
Legislative Session to Consider the Omnibus Tax Bill. Lang explained the
main focus of this Resolution is to update the Local Government Aid (LGA)
formula to benefit Minnesota cities.
All in
favor. 4-0. MCU
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CITY
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
13.a
Planning Commission Public Hearing
Lang noted
the Course Aire Fourth Addition Hearing will be held July 17, 2007.
13.b
League of MN Cities Regional Training
Lang noted
a workshop on land use will be offered 6 times in July.
13.c
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Update
Lang stated
a trip was made to MHFA on June 13, and a follow-up visit was made June 20th.
An outcome of these visits will be a working relationship with the
Minnesota Housing Partnership to develop local capacity for an affordable
housing program for the City of Ortonville. This will better prepare the
City to participate in future funding applications with the MHFA.
13.d
League of MN Cities Annual Convention
Lang
indicated he attended this convention last week, and found it beneficial.
A written report will be provided next month.
13.e
Workers Compensation Update
Lang
indicated Nick Golden had successful shoulder surgery, and is now
recovering. Updates on his status will be provided as available.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion
by Dorry, second by Arndt to adjourn the
Meeting at 8:42 P.M.
All in
favor. 4-0. MCU
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David A.
Lang Blair Johnson
City
Clerk-Administrator Mayor
