CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OFST. MARY’S POINT
16467 ST. MARY’S POINT DRIVE
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Members Present: Gary Williams,
Nancy Jacobson, Mike Theede, Joe Freesmeier, Louise Russell
Staff Present: Cindie J
Reiter, Amy Schmidt, John Parotti (arrived 8:40), Tom Niedzwicki
Others Present: Jamie
Haslund, ____ Haslund, Jay Roettger, Steve Broecker, …………
Call to Order: by Mayor Williams at 7:02 pm.
Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Consent Agenda
Remove Jan. 25, 2010 meeting minutes from consent agenda, on the agenda
move the Sheriff’s Report to the item following the agenda.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER JACOBSON, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER
RUSSELL, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
AMENDED. MOTION PASSED
ROLL CALL - ALL AYES
Sherrif Report
Presented by Deputy Luke Garvey noting 16 calls and one citation.
Other items noted were the calls to Councilmember and Animal Control
Officer, Sunset Beach use and illegal dumping.
Treasurer’s Report
Tom Niedzwicki presented the monthly disbursements for approval of
checks #3522-3535 plus 5 additional checks (#3536-3541) for total of
$6,024.64. He also noted that with St. budget deficient there
would be no LGA nor MVC.
MOTION TO AMEND BY COUNCILMEMBER RUSSELL, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMEMBER
JACOBSON, TO APPROVE THE DISBUSEMENTS FOR CHECKS 3522-3541 (CHECK #3537
BEING VOIC) FOR TOTAL OF $6,024.64. MOTION PASSED Roll Call
ALL AYES
Public Comments
Jamie Haslund, property owner St. Mary’s Point, presented that with the
recent court ruling on his property in the city he would like to go
forward with his building permit process to build a house.
City Attorney Schmidt noted the city would need more information before
moving forward with a permit. She inquired of the council if the
permit had been granted previously with any time limit on
variances. It was not the prior permit had time
limitations. The city treasurer, Tom Neidzwicki noted there was
still a balance due for original variance request. It was noted that
the city had halted any permit until the court ruled on the case.
Mr. Haslund noted he would like to get started as soon as possible on
his project. The City Attorney noted that there should be no
further delay except that the new floodplain ordinance, the watershed
management issues and comp plan issues would have to be addressed for
approval of the building permit process. After plans are
presented to accommodate for ordinance changes, it would be determined
if a public hearing would be needed.
Teresa Munkelwitz, 16454 St Marys Pt, Drive, expressed concern for Josh
Winehandle bringing harassment to her and crime to neighborhood, noted
this person to be the grandson of a councilmember and asked for
resignation of Councilmember Russell. The mayor noted that if
there is an issue of criminal behavior that she contact the WCSO.
Standing Committee Updates
LSCV Fire District – Mayor Williams noted the fire department will not
present its 2011 budget to each city that instead the fire department
will hold one budget meeting and asked that all cities fire district
reps attend the meeting. It was noted that the budget increase
will be below 5%.
Cable Commission – Councilmember Freesmeier to be attending the May 5,
2010 meeting. It was noted the Arts Grant request was
denied by Cable Commission as they did not feel the Cable funds should
be spent on this. It was noted by Councilmember Jacobson that in
the past the Cable Commission did allow the grant to cover the cost of
videoing the arts portion of the concert in the park.
MSC Watershed – Councilmember Jacobson was meeting with Amy Carolan, WA
Conservation district rep to review the possibility of placing two
raingardens in the city at resident Zemke and Russells properties to
help alleviate standing street water.
Alliance – none
Planning – none
Mooring Permits/Waiting List The clerk noted that all four
mooring permits fees had been received and that there were three
applications received for the waiting list. The mayor noted that
one permit holder has asked for a medical (injury) deferment for the
season until later in the summer.
Mowing Contract - The mayor explained the use of the City of
Lakeland Public Works for the city’s mowing needs.
MOTION TO AMEND BY COUNCILMEMBER JACOBSON, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMEMBER
FREESMEIER, TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF LAKELAND FOR
MOWING SERVICE 2010 AT SAME RATE PER QUOTE.
It was ntoed that insurance for Lakeland Public Works should be
confirmed.
Roll Call: ALL AYES, MOTION PASSED
Building Inspector Report – None as only small projects ongoing.
CITY ATTORNEY – The city received a letter from MPCA concerning oil
tank leak at 2110 Quentin. Attoney Amy Schmidt noted she would
only research if directed by City Council. Issues noted: who is
responsible for the remedy as verbiage in the letter put it back on
city. The property is a foreclosure and it was noted that the
property received several variances years prior but project did not
proceed. City Attorney to follow up on this to see if notice is
needed to adjacent property owners.
City Copier Lease – Councilmember Freesmeier noted he favored
purchasing a copier form a office product store to save money, but
would check further on the cost of a maintenance contract for a store
bought copier.
STS – Councilmember Freesmeier noted he spoke with STS contact and
noted he also requested park cleanup by STS. Per STS conversation
may only be able to help with small projects if time allows.
Council Reports
Mayor Williams – Noted issues with cutting and dumping at Sunset
Beach/park along with young adults hanging out at beach late in
evening. He would like to see concrete barriers placed to block
this area off and noted the existing gate should be fixed to block any
parking. He further noted the LMCIT Loss Control workshop
attended was very interesting and information, he encourages the
Planning Commission members to attend at the next opportunity.
Councilmember Theede – Addressed the Navigational Buoys on the St.
Croix River, noting the Coast Guard is meeting again and getting
resistance concerning removal of the buoys with the ACOE (Army Corps of
Engineers), the Riverway groups and the marinas are being vocal about
their removal as well. He further noted recent vandalism to the
ice rink.
Coucilmember Russell – None
Councilmember Jacobson – Noted the LMCIT Loss Control course on Social
Media (website, twitter, facebook, etc) was very informative and she
expressed concern of the city’s computer system. Citing use of
passwords and hard drives. It was suggested the clerk contact
Gary Lemay for computer work or upgrade.
Councilmember Theede - Noted need for Rental Ordinance, mayor
Williams noted the admistrative expense for a small city would be a
burden for such a small staff. The City Attorney commented that
some of the city’s ordinances may already address some of the concerns
and noted that if rented property followed existing ordinances there
would be no issue.
Further discussion noted items of: rental as business, single family
use, excessive police calls for nuisance or ordinance violations.
Councilmember Freesmeier - none
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THEEDE, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER
RUSSELL, TO ADJOURN. MOTION PASSED, ALL AYES.
At this time the City Engineer arrived and the meting was re-convened.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THEEDE, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER
RUSSELL, TO RESCIND THE ADJOURNMENT. MOTION
PASSED, ALL AYES.
City Engineer
John Parotti presented the bid opening for the Seal
Coat project was May 3, 2010. He presented the three bids
received with recommendation noting the pricing was very closely
grouped. The quotes received are within budget of $47,000
including soft cost and contingencies.
His recommendation was to approve contingent upon LSCB border streets
decision. Thus recommending sections B and C be done and section
A contingent upon LSCB doing border streets.
He further noted SEH and the city has a work history with Allied
Asphalt.
Other discussion and comments noted: Delamination issues since last
seal coat and how they come about, recommend that patching be done
first and seal coating to follow, streets are 10 years old, not in bad
shape but need to keep up on maintenance, concern for mill &
overlay needed, cut and patch is spendy project, mill and overlay is
supported by base if cracked now will show cracks in same place in
about 2 years. John Parotti noted the decision can wait until the
June meeting as the streets will be marked next week and the
councilmembers are encourage to look the streets over by mayor Williams
to help in the decision at the June meeting. Concensus of the
council was to award the section of border streets if LSCB has interest
in the same.
Catch Basin Cleaning – John presented that only one quote was received
from Miller Excavating for $700 (4 hours at $175/hr). Cleaning to
be done annually. Best if done in spring to remove salt and sand,
but can wait until fall to catch the leaves but the disadvantage to
this is other local cities may not request a fall service and bid could
be more costly. Discussion on what gets into drains and how many
drains to be cleaned as 4 drains this year with only 3 drains last year
(one is new).
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RUSSELL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
JACOBSON, TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH MILLER EXCAVATING TO CLEAN TWO
(2) STRUCTURES.
Friendly Amendment: To include “UNLESS OTHERS CLEANING ARE FOUND
TO BE NEEDED”. Roll Call All Ayes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER JACOBSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
RUSSELL, TO ADJOURN AT 9:03 PM. MOTION PASSED,
ALL AYES.
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Mayor, Gary Williams
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Attest: City Clerk, Cindie J Reiter