ORTONVILLE CITY COUNCIL
COUNTY OF BIG STONE, STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DIALYSYS BUILDING – 435 EASTVOLD AVENUE
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2007
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO
ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Mayor Blair
Johnson called the regular meeting of the Ortonville City Council to order
at 7:00 P.M. Roll call was taken with the following present: Nick
Anderson, Artie Arndt, John Cunningham, Mike Dorry, Bob Meyer, and Dan
Oakes. City Staff present: David Lang, Tim Scherer, Curtis Hormann,
Travis Strasser, Tom Scoblic, Kathy Korth, Rusty Dimburg and Craig Ash.
Media Present: Mike Swenson (Ortonville Independent) Others
Present: Peggy Hans, Jacy Hans, Bud Hans, Bonnie Hans, Bob Schliemann,
Clark Mastel, Terry Gere, Marcy Stotesbery, and Elsie Perrine and other
interested citizens.
AGENDA
AMENDMENTS/APPROVAL:
7.a Golf
Club Deck
Motion
by Oakes, second by Cunningham to approve the
Agenda as amended.
All in
favor. 7-0. MCU (Motion
Carried Unanimously)
CITY
ATTORNEY REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
All
Terrain Vehicles Ordinance – Second Reading
3.a
Ordinance 2007-004, An Ordinance Regulating the Operation of Off-Highway
Motorcycles Within the City of Ortonville.
Motion
by Meyer, second by Arndt to approve the
second reading of the Ordinance 2007-004, An Ordinance Regulating the
Operation of Off-Highway Motorcycles Within the City of Ortonville.
Roll
Call: Aye: Anderson, Arndt, Cunningham, Dorry, Johnson, Meyer, and Oakes.
Nay: None. 7-0. MCU
3.d
Update: Big Stone Lake Weed Removal
Craig Ash
noted he needs to assemble a group to work on this issue.
CITIZENS
TO BE HEARD:
Terry Gere
stated the Golf Board has approved a set of plans. A bid of $39,000 from
Dallas Hanson Construction was previously received. He indicated the
couples tournament committee has about $20,000 available to contribute to
the project. Gere noted the Golf Board would like the City to absorb
approximately one-half of the cost. Oakes suggested a referendum among
members to determine whether the north side or south side of the clubhouse
is the preferred location. It was noted the south side is preferable due
to handicapped access considerations. Discussion and questions followed.
City Engineer Bob Schliemann will research the American With Disability
Act considerations, and report his findings to City Administrator Lang.
Ortonville
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CITIZENS
TO BE HEARD: (cont.)
Marcie
Stotesbery 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. She stated the CPR
group conducted a clean-up today, and requested the grass clippings and
branched be picked up during the day tomorrow. The CPR group also
requested a portable restroom be made available for the fund raising event
tomorrow evening.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
Motion
by Dorry, second by Cunningham to approve the
Consent Agenda, which included the following items:
8.b
Approve Expenditures
8.c
Approve Charitable Gambling One-Day License – St. John’s Church
8.d.
Approve Trail Ride for August 3rd, 4th, and 5th,
2007 at Riverside Park
8.e
Approve Big Stone Cruisers Car Club To Use Former OtterTail Power Site For
Cornfest Car Show August 18, 2007
All in
favor. 7-0. MCU
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
8.a
Approve Minutes of June 18, 2007 City Council Regular Meeting
Motion
by Cunningham, second by Meyer to approve the
Minutes of the July 2, 2007 City Council Regular Meeting
Aye:
Anderson, Cunningham, Dorry, Johnson, and Meyer. Abstain: Arndt and Oakes.
Motion
Carried: 5-2.
RECCOMENDATIONS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
9.a
Utility Committee Recommendation: Accept Ulteig Engineers Proposal –
Corrective Action Recommendations – Water Plant Detention Tank
Resolution 07-069, Resolution Accepting Ulteig Engineers Proposal –
Corrective Action Recommendations – Water Plant Detention Tank.
Motion
by Cunningham, second by Anderson to approve
Resolution 07-069, Resolution Accepting Ulteig Engineers Proposal –
Corrective Action Recommendations – Water Plant Detention Tank. Discussion
and questions followed. It was noted the proposal cost is approximately
$1,500.00.
Roll
Call: Aye: Anderson, Arndt, Cunningham, Dorry, Johnson, Meyer, and Oakes.
Nay: None. 7-0. MCU
9.b(1)
Golf Board Recommendation: Youth Golf Cart Training
Motion
by Cunningham, second by Anderson to
require youth 12 to 16 years of age driving a private cart on the
municipal golf course to complete a safety training course. It was
noted the course will be taught by Terry Gere and Travis Strasser.
Discussion and questions followed.
All in
favor. 7-0. MCU
Ortonville
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Page 3 of 5
9.b(2)
Golf Board Recommendation: Sale of Verticutter
Motion
by Cunningham, second by Arndt to
sell the verticutter attachments to the Graceville Golf
Course.
All in
favor. 7-0. MCU
9.b(3)
Golf Board Recommendation: Sale of Golf Course Punch Cards
Motion
by Cunningham, second by Anderson to
authorize the sale of golf course punch cards
with the stipulation that only one person can use each card for the
season, and further that 9 holes equals one punch; and 18 holes equals 2
punches.
All in
favor. 7-0. MCU
REPORTS
FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
10.a
Utility Committee: City Engineer Bob Schliemann stated the Lakeshore Drive
Sewer Televising Project was completed in one week. Overall, the pipe can
be lined which will result in considerable savings compared to excavation
and pipe replacement. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has signed
off on its approval of the project, and has forwarded approval to the
Minnesota Public Facilities Authority. On a separate note, Tim Scherer
noted there have been three breaks in the force main portion of the system
on peninsula in the past few weeks.
NEW
BUSINESS:
12.a Reconsideration of Decision to Proceed With
Lakeside Park Restroom/Concession Bids
Resolution 07-070, Resolution Repealing Resolution 07-066, Resolution
Authorizing Proceeding With Bid Preparation for Construction of the
Lakeside Park Restroom/Concession Building
Motion
by Johnson, second by Dorry to approve
Resolution 07-070, Resolution Repealing Resolution 07-066,
Resolution Authorizing Proceeding With Bid Preparation for Construction of
the Lakeside Park Restroom/Concession Building. Discussion and
questions followed.
Roll
Call: Aye: Cunningham, Dorry, Johnson, Meyer, and Oakes. Nay: Anderson and
Arndt.
5-2.
Motion Carried.
12.b
Approve Agreement For Engineering Services For Extending Utilities to the
EDA Property West of Trunk Highway 75
Resolution 07-071, Resolution Approving Agreement For Engineering Services
For Extending Utilities to the EDA Property West of Trunk Highway 75
Motion
by Arndt, second by Cunningham, to approve
Resolution 07-71, Resolution Approving Agreement For Engineering Services
For Extending Utilities to the EDA Property West of Trunk Highway 75,
subject to approval of the City Attorney.
Ortonville
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Page 4 of 5
NEW
BUSINESS: (cont.)
12.b
Resolution 07-071 (cont.)
Discussion
and questions followed. Craig Ash and Ulteig’s legal counsel will work out
concerns regarding damages in Paragraph 7.06 and liability in Paragraph
7.07. It was noted the contract is subject to successful completion of
negotiations with the prospective purchaser of the property. The hourly
not to exceed amount for pre-construction design and engineering services
is $38,874.00, while the estimate for construction phase services is
$43.500.00.
Roll
Call: Aye: Anderson, Arndt, Cunningham, Johnson, Meyer, and Oakes. Nay:
Dorry.
6-1.
Motion Carried.
12.c
Resignation of Police Officer Robert Loraff
By
consensus, the Council acknowledged the resignation of Officer Loraff
effective September 1, 2007. It was the consensus of the Council to have
the Police Commission proceed with the hiring of an officer from the
eligibility list from the most recent hiring conducted earlier this year.
12.c
Library Steps In-Kind Contribution
Motion
by Arndt, second by Dorry to have the
City of Ortonville make an inc-kind contribution of demolition and removal
of the existing library steps by the Public Works Department contingent
upon successful funding of a Minnesota Historical Society grant
application. Discussion and questions followed.
All in
favor. 7-0. MCU
12.d Big
Stone Bridge – CSAH 30
Resolution 07-072, Resolution Showing Proposed Alignment, Profiles, Grades
and Cross-Sections for the Construction of a Bridge on County State-Aid
Highway No. 30, Within the Limits of the City of Ortonville
Motion
by Anderson, second by Cunningham, to approve
Resolution 07-072, Resolution Showing Proposed Alignment, Profiles,
Grades and Cross-Sections for the Construction of a Bridge on County
State-Aid Highway No. 30, Within the Limits of the City of Ortonville.
Discussion and questions followed.
All in
favor. 7-0. MCU
12.e
Minnesota Housing Partnership Organizational Improvement Program Grant
Motion
by Oakes, second by Cunningham to
authorize the City Administrator to proceed with this grant application.
Discussion and questions followed.
All in
favor. 7-0. MCU
12.f
Cleaning of City Pier
Motion
by Arndt, second by Cunningham to
direct City staff to clean the city pier once per week until another
option is identified.
All in
favor. 7-0. MCU
12.g Use
of Lakeside Park by Veteran’s Lake Association
Motion
by Oakes, second by Anderson to
authorize the use of Lakeside Park for display of a
veteran’s memorial from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM on August 3, 2007.
All in
favor. 7-0. MCU
Ortonville
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of 5
NEW
BUSINESS: (cont.)
12.g
Personnel Committee Meeting
Mayor
Johnson noted the Personnel Committee will meet at 12:00 Noon on Friday,
July 27, 2007 at the City Shop.
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.dLeague of MN Cities Annual Convention
Lang noted
a number of contacts were made that will be beneficial in the near future.
13.e
Minnesota Municipal Clerks Institute
Lang
thanked the Council for permission to attend, and indicated he
successfully completed Year One.
13.f
Workers Compensation Update
Lang
indicated Nick Golden had successful shoulder surgery. It is anticipated
he will return to work later this month.
13.g GIS
Presentation
A Graphic
Information System presentation from Ulteig Engineers is scheduled at
10:00 AM on July 17, 2007.
13.h
Mosquito Spraying
The revised
publication of the alternate weekly date of Thursday has been completed.
13.i
Schedule 2007 Budget Workshops
It was
decided to schedule the first budget workshop at 3:00 PM n Wednesday, July
25, 2007 at the City Office.
13.j
Energy Conservation Improvement – Light Bulb Giveaway
Preparations are complete to commence this program by August 1, 2007 at
the City Office.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion
by Dorry, second by Anderson to adjourn the
Meeting at 8:34 P.M.
All in
favor. 7-0. MCU
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David A.
Lang Blair Johnson
City
Clerk-Administrator Mayor
