City Council Minutes | April 15, 2019

City Council
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday
April 15, 2019 7:00 pm

 

The City Council of the City of New Hampton met in regular session in the Council Chambers on Monday, April 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Larsen at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Denner, Diiro, Kuhn, McDonald, Perkins and Carey. Kendall Rosauer, Zach Nosbisch, Jr Mai, Jerry Heying, Tammy Robinson, Tim Angell, several high school students and Mira Schmitt-Cash were also present.

Moved by Carey, seconded by Perkins; That the agenda be approved as presented. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Moved by Kuhn, seconded by Diiro; That the minutes of the April 1, 2019 regular Council meeting be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Moved by Perkins, seconded by Denner; That claims in the amount of $119,300.16 be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Moved by Perkins, seconded by Kuhn; That the following appointments to the Tree Board, be approved.

  • Appoint Jr Mai for a term ending June 30, 2020
  • Appoint Steve Murray for a term ending June 30, 2021
  • Appoint Brian Moore for a term ending June 30, 2021
  • Appoint Denise Straw for a term ending June 30, 2022
  • Appoint Brian Quirk for a term ending June 30, 2022

Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Motion carried.

Moved by Diiro, seconded by Kuhn; That Resolution No. 6388 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE WASTEWATER DISCHARGE AGREEMENT WITH SPARBOE FOODS TO JUNE 30, 2019, be approved. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes – Denner, Diiro, Kuhn, McDonald, Perkins and Carey. Nays – None. Resolution passed.

Moved by Perkins, seconded by McDonald; To allow Holy Family Parish to close North Maple Avenue between Hale Street and Court Street, from 9:00 am September 21, 2019 thru 5:00 pm September 22, 2019, be approved. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Motion carried.

Economic Development Director Tammy Robinson requested the council approve a $6,500.00 grant to Kendall Rosauer, owner of Riley’s Inc. Kendall is in the process of purchasing the building at 2 West Main Street and the grant will assist in the purchase. Moved by Denner, seconded by Carey; That Resolution No. 6389 A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO KENDALL ROSAUER, OWNER OF RILEY’S INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,500.00, be approved. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes – Denner, Diiro, Kuhn, McDonald, Perkins and Carey. Nays – None. Resolution passed.

Moved by Perkins, seconded by Diiro; That the Fireworks Display Agreement with J&M Displays, Inc. for Heartland Days, June 8, 2019, be approved. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Motion carried.
Moved by Diiro, seconded by Carey; That the Trinity Lutheran church 5K run/walk on May 11, 2019, be approved. Ayes – Six. Nays- None. Motion carried.

Moved by Kuhn, seconded by Perkins; That the application of Lucky Bamboo Chinese Restaurant liquor license, be approved. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Motion carried.

Moved by Diiro, seconded by Denner; That the application of Casey’s General Store #1416 liquor license, be approved. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Motion carried.

Moved by Perkins, seconded by Kuhn; Approving the application of Lindsay Valentini for Tax Exemption under the City Wide Urban Revitalization Plan for New Hampton and authorizing the Mayor to Sign the application and forward to the County Assessor, be approved. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Motion carried.

City Attorney Kevin Kennedy reported that the Board of Adjustment application of David Sproull was approved. Mr. Sproull requested a rear yard setback variance.

Fund Received Disbursed
GENERAL $50,991.76 $95,358.30
ROAD USE TAX $31,449.12 $32,906.17
SPECIAL REV/EMPLOYEE BEN $9,174.49 $19,930.38
LOCAL OPTION TAX $30,395.83 $0.00
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX $8,362.72 $2,787.58
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX CAP RES $2,787.58 $0.00
TIF- INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL $4,133.69 $0.00
TIF COMM PROJECT $0.00 $3,500.00
DEBT SERVICE $5,015.44 $0.00
LIBRARY SPECIAL PROJECTS $795.00 $3,625.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS $23,752.48 $13,228.34
WATER UTILITY $30,401.53 $16,869.03
SEWER UTILITY $54,160.92 $48,159.86
SOLID WASTE $16,086.74 $14,185.21
CAPITAL PROJECTS – BUSINESS $0.00 $0.00
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS $1,948.01 $841.00
TRUST & AGENCY $517.50 $0.00
TOTAL $269,972.81 $251,390.87

Moved by Perkins, seconded by Denner; That the Finance Reports for March 2019, be approved. Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Motion carried.

Moved by Kuhn, seconded by Carey; That the following be accepted and placed on file:

  1. Wastewater Committee minutes of April 4, 2019
  2. Cemetery Board Minutes of April 1, 2019
  3. Department Head Minutes of April 2, 2019
  4. Park & Rec Minutes of April 10, 2019
  5. Airport Commission Minutes of March 11, 2019
  6. Airport Commission Minutes of April 11, 2019
  7. Advisory Board Minutes of April 11, 2019

Ayes – SIx. Nays – None. Motion carried.

Moved by McDonald, seconded by Denner; That the meeting adjourn at 7:11 p.m. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

 

 

ATTEST: KAREN CLEMENS, CMC, City Clerk

DEBRA LARSEN, Mayor