The meeting of the City Council of the City of Canby, Minnesota was duly held on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Richard Blackwelder, Mayor; Bob Sik, Alderman; Jack Winter, Alderman; Eugene Eilers, Alderman, and Rick Bueltel, Alderman.
Absent: None
Visitors: Gerald Boulton, City Attorney; Barbara M. Hoyhtya, City Administrator; Chris Husby, Street & Park Superintendent; Isaiah Keating, Police Chief; Greg Thompson, Water & Wastewater Superintendent; Jennie Wittrock; Matt Wagner, Airport Manager; Paul L. Anderson; Lloyd Schrunk; Don Beman, Canby News.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Rich Blackwelder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Sik and seconded by Eilers to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Blackwelder, Sik, Winter, Eilers and Bueltel voted in favor. None voted against. The motion was carried.
The fire department rates were tabled until the April 16 meeting.
Police Chief Isaiah Keating addressed the council about hiring a part-time officer. Robert Mattson has re-applied to the Canby Police Department. He is not eligible for our part-time position because of policy having to do with training and hours worked required to work. The council took no action on his application.
Police Chief Isaiah Keating
presented an application from Marshall Doyle from Clarkfield, Minnesota as a part-time officer. Keating is requesting the city hire Marshall Doyle as a part-time officer and have him put on the coordinated PERA plan. A motion was made by Winter and seconded by Sik to hire Marshall Doyle. Blackwelder, Sik, Winter, Eilers and Bueltel voted in favor. None voted against. The motion was carried.
Matt Wagner was present as new airport manager. He introduced himself to the council. Matt Wagner, Chris HUsby and Barbara Hoyhtya met last Friday to go over the operation. The council thanked Matt Wagner for coming in.
Greg Thompson, Public Works Superintendent presented his 2007 summer work plan. Rich Blackwelder will talk with the sentence to serve supervisor to see if hte would have clients that could work on the hydrants to paint them.
Both departments are working on taking down the old water treatment plant. The dirt pile from the airport will be used to fill this hole. The council would like to have this pile moved before the fly-in. Eugene Eilers questioned the pump calibrations. Greg thompson and Eugene Eilers will go over this.
Three bids were received on the standpipe project.
Stainless Steel
Maguire
Iron $32,800 $44,725
K&W
Coating $34,782 $100,280
TMI
Coating $72,800 $89,800
A motion was made by Sik and seconded by Bueltel to award the bid to Maguire Iron for the stainless steel bid of $44,725. Blackwelder, Sik, Winter, Eilers, and Bueltel voted in favor. None voted against. The motion was carried. This will be paid with money out of reserves.
A motion was made by Eilers and seconded by Sik to allow John Alley to continue training to keep his licenses current for water and wastewater. Blackwelder, Sik, Winter, Eilers and Bueltel voted in favor. None voted against. The motion was carried.
Greg Thompson presented a price on a new locator that would also track lines for a cost of $1,995 with money included in the budget for the purchase. A motion was made by Winter and seconded by Bueltel to approve the purchase. Blackwelder, Sik, Winter, Eilers and Bueltel voted in favor. None voted against. The motion was carried.
Greg Thompson also presented a line freezer for $509.00. A motion was made by Winter and seconded by Sik to approve the purchase. Blackwelder, Sik, winter, Eilers and Bueltel voted in favor. None voted against. The motion was carried.
The council was made aware that the NPDES permit has been renewed by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
The council discusses the two options, culvert of bridge for the replacement of ht Custer Bridge. The sewer lines will have to be moved either way at the city’s expense.
A motion was made by Eilers and seconded by Sik to adopt a Resolution Concerning the Custer Street Bridge #2007-107. Blackwelder, Sik, Winter, Eilers and Bueltel voted in favor. None voted against. The motion was carried.
RESOLUTION 2007-107
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANBY, MINNESOTA CONCERNING CUSTER BRIDGE
A complete copy of the resolution is on file at the City Administrative Office.
Chris Husby presented, Street Superintendent, presented his 2007 summer work plan.
There was a request from Blaine Merritt representing the softball players asking for three loads of agri-lime for the ball field. The city will be working on a school project and the school will pay the city with one load of agri-line. Because this is not in the budget the council will go with 1 load this year and put a load in next year’s budget and the year after.
The council discussed the mowing of the airport, cemeteries, parks and ballfield. The city will look into hiring 2 Green Thumb workers. if available, for mowing. An advertisement for mowing the ballfield will be put in the paper to continue this as before.
The city reviewed the parking lot agreements from 1973. The council would like a letter sent to the businesses in these areas to let them know about the conditions and the responsibilities.
The house which burned down at 307 Lyon Avenue North was discussed. The city has not gotten a response from the owner’s attorney to allow the city to have an inspector inspect the house. The City Attorney will contact State Fire Marshall Steve Kellen to see if he has pictures that we could show the e inspector. This will be the next step.
The city had the inspector at one of the manufactured homes in the mobile home park to inspect the inside conditions of the house at the renter’s request. A report and pictures will be sent to Thomas Kramer, attorney for Countryside Public Health.
The City Administrator presented a 2007 work plan.
A motion was made by Sik and seconded by Eilers to approve the vendor transaction as attached. Blackwelder, Sik, Winter, Eilers and Bueltel voted in favor. None voted against. The motion was carried. A complete copy of the vendor transactions can be seen at the City offices.
The Planning Commission appointment was tabled until such time as a person can be found that will be willing to serve.
A motion was made by Winter and seconded by Bueltel to adopt Transportation Resolution 2007-108. Blackwelder, Sik, Winter, Eilers, and Bueltel voted in favor. None voted against. The motion was carried.
RESOLUTION 2007-108
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING COMPREHENSIVE ROAD AND TRANSIT FUNDING IN 2007
A complete copy of the resolution can be seen at the City Administrative Offices.
A motion was made by Eilers and seconded by Sik to approve payment of $250.00 to Prairie Waters Convention & Visitors Bureau along with $250.00 to the Camber of Commerce for tourist support. Blackwelder, Sik, Winter, Eilers and Bueltel voted in favor. None voted against. The motion was carried.
Delinquent utility accounts were reviewed.
A motion was made by Eilers and seconded by Sik to approve two licenses for the Canby Jaycees. Blackwelder, Sik, Winter, Eilers and Bueltel voted in favor. None voted against. The motion was carried.
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The council has more questions on the cable equipment for the replacement equipment located at the school. Aaron Petersen will be asked to come to the next meeting.
The City is paid a rental fee from Midwest Wireless for equipment on the water tower. Gene Eilers would like to see that money go into the water fund to cover maintenance on the water tower instead of the general fund. A motion was made by Eilers and seconded by Bueltel to deposit the rental fee into the water fund. Blackwelder, Sik, Winter, Eilers and Bueltel voted in favor. None voted against. The motion was carried.
Richard Blackwelder, Mayor
Barbara M. Hoyhtya
City Administrator
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