City
of St. Mary’s Point
City Council Meeting – November 05,
2008
St. Mary’s Point Web address:
http://stmaryspoint.org
PRESENT: Mayor Jones, Councilmembers Farnham, Jacobson, Williams,
and Theede
ABSENT: None
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Jones 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 Theede, seconded by Councilmember Farnham to
approve the Consent agenda as amended by Mayor Jones to include item 4
(Gary LeMay update) and item 6 (election results). Motion passed
5-0.
4. GARY LEMAY UPDATE
Gary LeMay attended the meeting and informed the Council that he had
worked with Comcast and we are now operating the Internet connection at
City Hall with Comcast. The phone system has been updated so the
fax machine operates properly. Comcast will not be sending a
monthly bill per the previous arrangement with St. Mary’s Point; the
only charge will be for the installation.
Gary also informed the Council Norton anti-virus was installed on to
the laptop computer which will automatically update and back up
files. The subscription with Norton anti-virus is for two
years. Firefox, an Internet browser, was also uploaded onto the
computer to enable the City Clerk to check the Mac.com e-mail account.
HUBBARD SUBDIVISION AND VARIANCE REQUEST
John Glomski, City Planner, updated the Council on the Hubbard
subdivision variance applications.
John reviewed the staff report and the recommendations of the Planning
Commission, which voted to approve the subdivision and two associated
varieances.
Cameron Kelly, City Attorney, outlined the resolution and the terms and
and conditions to the City Council.
Motion to approve resolution 2008-11-01 to approve the proposed
subdivision and two variances as discussed. Motion by
Councilmember Williams to approve the resolution number
2008-11-01. Seconded by Councilmember Farnham. Motion
passed 4-1. Councilmember Theede chose to abstain.
6. ELECTION RESULTS
The City Clerk reviewed the local election results. Gary Williams
was elected Mayor. Louise Russell and Joe Freesmeier were elected
to the Council.
Resolution number 2008-11-02 to accept and certify the results of the
General Election. Motion to approve by Councilmember Jacoboson,
seconded by Councilmember Theede. Motion passed 5-0.
PUBLIC CONCERNS.
There were no public concerns at this time.
8. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/ LSWMP
Mayor Jones updated the Council on the status of the timeline
pertaining to submission of the final draft of the SMP Comp
Plan/LSWMP. Mayor Jones reported a letter was received from the
middle St. Croix WMO with suggested changes to the SMP comp plan.
Mayor Jones and staff reviewed the letter and minor edits were
made. The letter from the WMO will remain on file at City Hall to
possibly review at a later date.
Motion to approve resolution 2008-11-03 to send the Comp Plan/LSWMP to
the Met Council. Motion to approve by Councilmember
Farnham. Seconded by Councilmember Jacoboson. Motion passed
5-0.
9. SHERIFF’S REPORT.
There was not a Deputy at the meeting to give a report.
PLANNING COMMISSION / PLANNING.
Councimember Farnham reported that there was nothing additional to
report from last month.
STANDING COMMITTEES – UPDATES.
Fire District
Councilmember Williams reviewed the number of ambulance/fire runs that
were reported.
Cable Commission
Nothing to report.
Middle St. Croix WMO
Nothing to report.
LSCV Alliance
Nothing to report.
CITY STAFF REPORTS.
Building Inspector
Duane Stensland was not at the meeting to give a verbal report.
City Engineer
John Parotti, City Engineer, was not present at the meeting to give a
verbal report. Councilmember Farnham reported on the full tree trimming
project. He indicated the road trimming did not pass John’s
inspection and corrections will be implemented.
City Attorney
Cameron Kelly informed the Council on the status of the snowplowing
contract. He also reviewed some background information on the
proposed resolution for the WMO per Councilmember Jacobson’s
request. Mayor Jones requested we put that on the December agenda
to re-consider.
City Treasurer
Tom Niedzwiecki gave his financial report for the month of October,
2008.
Tom distributed and reviewed information on local tax rates.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Theede to
pay the bills with checks numbered 3218 through 3235, and the 5
electronic payments for a total of $9,789.84. Motion passed 5-0.
E.) City Clerk
Megan Rucker, City Clerk, reported that she will contact Cathy
Freesmeier to check her availability to take minutes at the December
City Council meeting, as Megan will be unavailable to do so.
Megan reported she contacted Holly Morley, the previous City Clerk, who
is not able to attend the December meeting.
Megan also distributed to the Council a copy of a newspaper article
that was left on the door at City Hall. The newspaper article was
pertaining to tree and buckthorn removal.
COUNCIL REPORTS.
Mayor
Mayor Jones reported the Council may want to start looking ahead to the
January meeting and City appointments to committees. The Mayor
also reported at the December meeting he would like to take a few
minutes to address the Council with ideas for future planning.
Councilmembers
Councilmember Farnham
He had nothing additional to report.
2. Councilmember Jacobson
Councilmember Jacobson reported she would like to thank Phil Housley
for his help during a personal emergency. She also reported that
someone has been staying at the Holmer property.
Councilmember Williams
He reported about his perception of the DNR meeting and the differences
between the MN DNR and the WI DNR. He also reported on the
development credits that were discussed during the DNR meeting and a
related presentation that was done by Chisago County. He
also inquired about a vacated car that has been sitting since Sunday on
Itasca Avenue on the West side of the road.
Councilmember Theede
He had nothing additional to report.
ADJOURNMENT.
Motion by Councilmember Theede seconeded by Williams to adjourn the
Council meeting at 8:01 p.m. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald R. Jones, Mayor
Megan R.
Rucker, City Clerk
St. Mary’s Point web address: http://stmaryspoint.org