City
of St. Mary’s Point
City Council Meeting – July 7, 2009
St. Mary’s Point Web address:
http://stmaryspoint.org
PRESENT: Mayor Williams, Councilmember Russell, Councilmember
Jacobson, Councilmember Theede, Councilmember Freesmeier
ABSENT: None
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The City
Clerk took roll call.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
The Pledge was recited by everyone in attendance.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobson, seconded by Councilmember Russell, to
approve the consent agenda, including the June meeting minutes and the
July agenda.
Motion passed unanimously.
AED GRANT
Marc Stanton, with CenterPointe Energy, presented a grant for an
Automated Defibulator. A check for $900 was presented to the
City. Gary Williams, Mayor, commented that City Hall is a holding
place for the SMP community. Gary outlined the use of the AED and
commented that training will be provided by the Fire department.
The Mayor thanked Centerpointe Energy.
FIRE RELIEF ASSOCATION.
Kevin Wall, president of the LSCV Relief Association and Assistant
Chief Jim Stanley were present at the meeting to address the
Council. The resolution was outlined and conversation ensued
pertaining to the Fire Relief Association.
Motion by Councilmember Russell, Seconded by Councilmember Jacobson, to
approve resolution 2009- 07- 01 to ratify the Fire Relief Association
budget deficit.
Motion passes unanimously.
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT.
Tom Niezwicki, City Treasurer, gave the financial report for the month
of June.
Motion by Councilmember Theede, seconded by Councilmember Jacobson, to
pay the bills and the 8 electronic payments.
Motion passes unanimously.
7. PRELIMINARY 2010 BUDGET AND LEVY.
Tom Niezwicki, City Treasurer, reported the total budget increase will
potentially be 1.9%. Tom emphasized this is a very
preliminary budget.
The budget was reviewed and discussed by the City Treasurer and the
Council. Tom will come to the August meeting with a revised
budget implementing the changes suggested and agreed upon by the
Council.
PUBLIC CONCERNS.
Louise Russell stated that she has had gas stolen from her garage when
her garage door was closed.
SHERIFF’S REPORT.
There was not a Sheriff present at the meeting to give a report.
A monthly report was distributed.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING.
Louise Russell reported she has asked Tim Bergerron to attend a class
at the Phipps theatre concerning the St. Croix River.
STANDING COMMITTEES – UPDATES.
Fire District
Mike Theede reported he did not attend the last meeting.
Cable Commission
Joe Freesmeier reported the meeting was cancelled.
Middle St. Croix WMO
Nancy Jacobson reported she attended, and reported the Afton/Lakeland
gully project has been completed. She also reported the MSO is
donating money based on proposals for Best Management Practices,
including rain gardens and other improvements. Nancy is in the
process of applying for this.
LSCV Alliance
Louise Russell reported the meeting was very long, the Mayor of
Lakeland Shores was in attendance and talked about the Fire Relief
Association & Mike Johnson, Chief Deputy, reported on the Sheriff’s
Office.
CITY STAFF REPORTS.
Building Inspector
Duane Stensland, Building Inspector outlined his Building Inspector’s
report.
City Engineer
John Parotti, City Engineer, reported on the Local Surface Water
Management Plan, and the follow up items contained within the
plan. Jon went on to discuss and outline the Engineer’s report,
which was distributed.
City Attorney
Susan Olson, representing the City Attorney, reported on the Lynn Allen
property and the correspondence that has taken place. Nancy
Jacobson stated that she feels that the issue will resolve
itself. The council discussed legal ramifications of the
continuation of the rental of the home. Discussion followed and
Mayor Gary Williams directed the Attorney’s office to draft a 2nd
letter to be sent to Lynn Allen, via the City Clerk.
E.) City Clerk
She reported on improvements made to the computer at City Hall.
COUNCIL REPORTS.
Mayor
Gary reported on the census information and the population estimates
being inflated. Gary reported on the causes of these
inaccuracies, including a “re-build” being recorded as a new home
construction. The records prior to 2000 are not accessible by the
City.
Gary also reported that SMP needs a means to purchase the AED, for
example, a credit card. A conversation ensued regarding the
difference between a debit card or a credit card and obtaining a means
to pay for things, such as the AED.
Councilmembers
Councilmember Freesmeier
Nothing additional to report.
2. Councilmember Jacobson
Nancy reported has unpacked the microphones and set the system up.
Councilmember Russell
Nothing additional to report.
Councilmember Theede
Nothing additional to report.
ADJOURNMENT.
Motion to adjourn the Council meeting at 9:54 p.m. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Williams, Mayor
Megan R.
Rucker, City Clerk
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