City Council Minutes | August 6, 2018

City Council
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday
August 6, 2018 7:00 pm

 

The City Council of the City of New Hampton met in regular session in the Council Chambers on Monday, August 6, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Larsen at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were McDonald, Carey, Denner and Kuhn. Perkins and Diiro were absent. City Attorney Kevin Kennedy, Tammy Robinson, Courtney Lechtenberg, Mike Anderson, Tim Angell, Bob Fenske, Eric Jungbluth, Bob Svec, Zach & Megan Nosbisch, Steve Stalder, John Kuhn, Tony Trower, Ryan Shawver and Aaron Flugum were also present

Moved by Kuhn, seconded by Carey; That the agenda be approved as presented. Ayes-Four. Nays-None. Absent – Perkins and Diiro. Motion carried.

Moved by McDonald, seconded by Carey; That the minutes of the July 16, 2018 regular Council meeting be approved. Ayes-Four. Nays-None. Absent – Perkins and Diiro. Motion carried.

Moved by Kuhn, seconded by Denner; That claims in the amount of $192,369.89 be approved. Ayes-Four. Nays-None. Absent – Perkins and Diiro. Motion carried.

Moved by Denner, seconded by McDonald; That an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE BURYING OF BUILDING MATERIAL” receives its first consideration. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes- McDonald, Carey, Denner and Kuhn. Nays- None. Absent- Perkins and Diiro. Mayor Larsen ordered the proposed ordinance be placed on the agenda of the next regular meeting for its second consideration.

Street Superintendent Jr Mai explained to the Council about three properties that have their sump pump discharging in the city street and creating a slippery hazard. Options were discussed as to improve the situation, noting that these residents are following the City Code. City Clerk Karen Clemens was directed to contact the property and liability insurance company and see what the City can do to minimize liability issues. Clemens will report back to the City Council.

Mayor Larsen read two emails she received from employers regarding allowing golf cars and utv’s having access to the road in the industrial park. After discussion, no action was taken and the ordinance will not be changed.

Moved by Carey, seconded by Denner; That Resolution No. 6357 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECTION 125 PREMIUM ONLY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEE SHARE OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM, FOR PLAN YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, be approved. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes- McDonald, Carey, Denner, Kuhn. Nays- None. Absent – Perkins and Diiro. Resolution #6357 adopted.

Mayor Larsen and her interview committee, including City Attorney Kevin Kennedy, Chickasaw County Attorney Jennifer Schwickerath, City Councilmen Carey and Kuhn and Ericca Troyna, selected a candidate for Chief of Police. Their recommendation is to hire Zachary Nosbisch. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Kuhn; That Resolution No. 6358 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ZACHARY NOSBISCH TO THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 27, 2018 AND SETTING THE SALARY AT $58,638.00, be approved. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes – McDonald, Carey, Denner, Kuhn. Nays- None. Absent- Perkins and Diiro. Resolution #6358 adopted.

Moved by Denner, seconded by Kuhn; Approving Blocking off North Walnut Avenue between Main Street and Prospect Street from 10:00 am until 11:00 pm on Thursday August 9th and close South Walnut Avenue and South Chestnut Avenue from Main Street to Spring Street from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, be approved. Ayes – Four. Nays – None. Absent – Perkins and Diiro. Motion carried.

Moved by Denner, seconded by McDonald; Approving The Home Occupation Permit for Ralynn Weigel to operate a home industry at her home at 106 North Broadway Ave., be approved. Ayes- Four. Nays – None. Absent – Perkins and Diiro. Motion carried.

Moved by Carey, seconded by Denner; That the application of Fareway Stores #922 for renewal of a class E Liquor License, be approved. Ayes-Four. Nays-None. Absent – Perkins and Diiro. Motion carried.

Windstream has requested to work in the City ROW near North Locust Ave and LE Stein Lane. Moved by Carey; Street Department Superintendent Mai is concerned about the already crowded ROW and would like to have Windstream find a different location. Carey withdrew his motion. Mai will contact Windstream to discuss different location possibilities in the ROW.

City Clerk Karen Clemens reported that the Board of Adjustment approved the request of Prairie Lakes Church to build a monument sign and also approved the request of Shirley Gessner to build a recreational hobby barn using materials unlike the house on the property.

Moved by McDonald, seconded by Kuhn; That the following be approved and placed on file:

  1. Park and Rec Board Minutes of July 12, 2018.
  2. Thank You Letter from Helping Services from Youth & Families dated July 20, 2018

Ayes-Four. Nays-None. Absent – Perkins and Diiro. Motion carried.

Moved by Carey, seconded by Denner; That the meeting adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Ayes-Four. Nays-None. Absent – Perkins and Diiro. Motion carried.

 

 

ATTEST: KAREN CLEMENS, CMC, City Clerk

DEBRA LARSEN, Mayor