COUNCIL MINUTES – FEBRUARY 17, 2010

AUDIO RECORD OF MINUTES ON FILE

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rick Weible, Council Shawn Ruotsinoja,

                                       Terrill Anderson, Jim Rudnicki and

                                         Susanne Kenton (7:10 p.m.)

STAFF PRESENT: Brenda Fisk/Clerk-Treasurer and Scott Qualle/Building              

                                   Official

OTHERS: Adolph Burckhardt, Fred Keller, Walt & Mary Bishop,

                   Susan Johnson, Mimi Doran, Denice Lacher and Bob Dobihal                

ADOPT MINUTES:

Motion was made by Anderson and seconded by Ruotsinoja to adopt the 2/3 Council minutes. All aye 4/0

BUILDING OFFICIAL - SCOTT QUALLE:

Presentation of how a building permit fee and valuation is determined.

ST. BONI AREA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP:

Fred Keller introduced the group and announced the events the group would like to see happen as follows;

7/4 - dedication of the new Nike missile interpretation center conducted by

        the Historical Society

8/3 - National Night Out

July, August, September – Farmers Market

Fall - town festival sponsored by the town clubs

October, November – 3 boutiques in the city office garage

November 26, 27 – Santa, tree lighting, etc.

          2 City Chics, LLC Event Planning Proposal for the City Office garage:

          Event planners Mimi Doran and Denice Lacher explained their services            

          at a cost of $5,000 including a 12 week market with an on site trained

          manager. Various alterations to the agreement could result in lower

          costs and city revenue options. The majority of the Council was not in

          favor of the City spending money on the event planning proposal;

          however, agreed to continue the use of the garage @ $1.00 and extend   

          the agreement to include the ballfield area if not in conflict of games.

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CORRESPONDENCE/COMMISSION MINUTES/REPORTS:

PLANNING COMMISSION 2/9/10 MINUTES INCLUDING

RE-SUBMITTED 1/26/10 MINUTES:

S SYMBOL ON SHELTER:

Public works to look at S symbol on the new shelter to consider removing it.

CHURCH CEMETERY:

Clerk to contact the church in regards to Boniface park visitors disrespecting the cemetery area.

CURB PAINTING:

City responsibility to paint the County curb.

REZONING PUBLIC HEARING:

Motion was made by Mayor Weible and seconded by Kenton to schedule the

rezoning public hearing for 3/3/10 at 6:45 p.m. All aye 5/0

The following were acknowledged as informational;

FIRE DEPT. ADVISORY BOARD 11/19/9 MINUTES:

MNSPECT’S DECEMBER BUILDING PERMIT REPORT:  

MNSPECT’S JANUARY BUILDING PERMIT REPORT:  

BUSINESS ITEMS:

JANUARY RECEIPTS:

Acknowledged as informational.

JANUARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

Motion was made by Mayor Weible and seconded by Ruotsinoja to approve the January Financial Statement. All aye 5/0

WECAN REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT IN REGARDS TO THEIR CDBG FUNDING APPLICATION:

Motion was made by Anderson and seconded by Ruotsinoja to adopt Resolution 2010-5; A Resolution For Continuation Of Funding Westonka Community Action Network (WeCan). All aye 5/0

WELL #4 AND RAW WATER LINE PROJECT:

*Mark J. Traut Wells Inc. pay request #5 $18,201.05:

  Motion was made by Mayor Weible and seconded by Kenton to approve the 

  payment. All aye 5/0

*Raw water line change order #1 in the amount of $771 meeting the requirements     

  of the PFA and EPA State and Federal wage required rates:

  Motion was made by Anderson and seconded by Kenton to approve change

  order #1. Aye 4 Nay 1 (Weible)

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*Raw water line change order #2 water treatment plant piping reconfiguration 

  totaling $2,400:

  Motion was made by Mayor Weible and seconded by Anderson to approve

  change order #2. All aye 5/0

*Well #4 change order #3 in the amount of 00.00 meeting the requirements of the  

  PFA and EPA State and Federal wage required rates:

  Motion was made by Anderson and seconded by Ruotsinoja to approve change  

  Order #3. Aye 4 Nay 1(Weible)

*Minnesota Pubic Facilities Authority Loan Agreement:

  Motion was made by Mayor Weible and seconded by Anderson to approve the  

  agreement. All aye 5/0

*Resolution 2010-6:

  Motion was made by Mayor Weible and seconded by Anderson to adopt

  Resolution 2010-6; A Resolution Accepting The Offer Of The Minnesota Public  

  Facilities Authority To Purchase A $693,965 General Obligation Water Revenue

  Note Of 2010, Providing For Its Issuance And Authorizing Execution Of A Bond

  Purchase And Project Loan Agreement. All aye 5/0

PAYMENT OF BILLS RESOLUTION 2010-7:

Motion was made by Mayor Weible and seconded by Ruotsinoja to adopt Resolution 2010-7; A Resolution Authorizing Payment Of Bills. All aye 5/0

NEW BUSINESS:

CITY ASSESSOR CONTRACT:

City assessor contract term ends 5/1; City to accept proposals.

LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION:

Representative Bishop reported that the commission continues to review the idea of fiber optic to premises.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID:

Proposed additional cut of $9,549 from the budgeted original cut of $80,916.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

COUNTY ROAD 92 DITCH:

Public Works Supervisor met with Hennepin County in regards to the ditch south of the fire station; lifting catch basin and asphalt curbing to be considered further by the County.

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ADJOURNMENT:

Motion was made by Anderson and seconded by Kenton to adjourn the

meeting. All aye 5/0

Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

                                                            ___________________________

                                                                   Rick Weible, Mayor

ATTEST:

_______________________

Brenda Fisk, Clerk-Treasurer

CITY OFFICE/PUBLIC WORKS 952/446-1061

446-9183

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