City
of St. Mary’s Point
City Council Meeting – June 2, 2009
St. Mary’s Point Web address:
http://stmaryspoint.org
PRESENT: Mayor Williams, Councilmember Russell, Councilmember
Jacobson, Councilmember Theede,
ABSENT: Councilember Freesemeier is absent; it is noted that he
will be late to the meeting
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The City
Clerk took roll call. Councilmember Freesmeier was in attendance
at approximately 7:08 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
The Pledge was recited by everyone in attendance.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Russell, seconded by Councilmember Jacobson, to
approve the consent agenda, including the May meeting minutes and the
June agenda.
Motion passed unanimously.
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT.
Tom Niezwicki, City Treasurer, presented resolution number 2009-06-01
outlining the liability coverage waiver form.
Motion by Councilmember Theede, seconded by Councilmember Jacobson, to
approve and accept resolution number 2009-06-01.
Motion passes unanimously.
Tom gave the financial report for the month of May.
Tom stated he is going to start the preliminary budget and discussion
will follow in the following months up until the approval of the budget
in September.
Motion by Councilmember Russell, seconded by Councilmember Jacobson, to
pay the bills and the 5 electronic payments.
Motion passes unanimously.
PUBLIC CONCERNS.
Jim Stanton, Fire District Chair was present at the meeting. Jim
stated the 2008 year end financial report was completed. SMP
incurred a 3.8 % increase. Left over monies are being applied to
capital improvement funds. The FRF (Fireman Retirement Fund)
Association has funded themselves through their own investments and has
not yet met their quotas. Jim reported he has a power point
presentation scheduled for June 18th at the Fire Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Williams inquired to what extent the relief association is short
and Jim reported that questions will be outlined at the presentation on
June 18th but contributing factors include the number of people
retiring and other factors. It will be a percentage broken down
to span over a 10 year period.
Mayor Williams stated to the Council that SMP is legally obligated to
contribute to this fund.
SHERIFF’S REPORT
There was not a sheriff present at the meeting to give a report.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING.
Louise Russell reported on the tearing down of the Chandler home.
Louise reported there is nothing in the code pertaining to demolition
and therefore a grading permit was issued. Louise also reported a
building permit will be issued tomorrow for the ice rink renovations.
STANDING COMMITTEES – UPDATES.
Fire District
Mike Theede reported the Relief Association was discussed during the
Fire District meeting and Kevin Wall put on a presentation.
Cable Commission
Joe Freesmeier reported he wasn’t able to attend. The June
meeting is cancelled.
Middle St. Croix WMO
Nancy Jacobson reported they are sponsoring the St. Croix workshop on
June 17th. The MN DNR will be in attendance along with Nancy and
Louise.
John Parotti, City Engineer, will be meeting with Nancy to discuss the
rain garden in SMP.
LSCV Alliance
The May meeting was cancelled due to the Memorial Day holiday.
CITY STAFF REPORTS.
Building Inspector
Duane Stensland, Building Inspector, was not present at the meeting,
however, a report was distributed.
City Engineer
John Parotti, City Engineer, reported on the No Parking signs on
Itasca. Mayor Williams stated that the parking on Itasca
continues to be an issue. Mayor Williams reported that these
signs should go on the West Side. It is determined that the signs be
placed at street address 2806 through 2990 Itasca.
Resolution 2009-06-02; to approve the No Parking signs, was
presented. Motion by Councilmember Jacobson to adopt
resolution 2009-06-02; seconded by Councilmember Russell.
Motion passes unanimously.
City Attorney
Cameron Kelly, City Attorney, reported he met with Jay Broecker
yesterday and the deed was provided and is being sent to Washington
County for approval.
Cameron also reported on the misuse of home occupation. Cameron
reported there is a residence on the water in SMP that is advertising
on the internet and renting their home to the public.
Cameron reported the next step would be sending a letter to the
resident asking the resident to discontinue the use of their home as a
rental property. The second step would be sending a letter from
the City Attorney and the final action would be to file a suit.
E.) City Clerk
Nothing additional to report.
COUNCIL REPORTS.
Mayor
Gary reported the comp plan for Lake St. Croix Beach was
received. He also announced a grant was received for an AED for
City Hall. $900 dollars was received for a Phillips Heart Start
defibulator.
Motion by Councilmember Theede, seconded by Councilmember Jacobson, to
accept the grant and pay the matching money up to $900 dollars.
Motion passes unanimously.
Gary also reported the MET Council sent population estimates to SMP.
The population was indicated as 346 persons and 144 households as of
April 22nd. Gary reported that SMP will object to these figures,
via a letter.
Councilmembers
Councilmember Freesmeier
He reported On Site Sanitation is going to bring a unit to the park for
June 3rd through September 25th for the same rate as last year.
2. Councilmember Jacobson
Nothing additional to report.
Councilmember Russell
Nothing additional to report.
Councilmember Theede
Nothing additional to report.
ADJOURNMENT.
Motion to adjourn the Council meeting at 8: 27 p.m. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Williams, Mayor
Megan R.
Rucker, City Clerk
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