City Council Minutes | September 17, 2018

City Council
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday
September 17, 2018 7:00 pm

 

The City Council of the City of New Hampton met in regular session in the Council Chambers on Monday, September 17, 2018, 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, City Attorney Kevin Kennedy, Zachary Nosbisch, Jr Mai, Courtney Lechtenberg, Tammy Robinson, Tim Angell, Bob Fenske, Dan & Carolyn Shaw, Judy Roberson, Sue Pihale, Annie Lukes, Martin Borske from Atek Metal Technologies and several NHHS students were also present

Item H, Benefit Package for New Department Head Hires be moved to Item A. Moved by Carey, seconded by Kuhn; That the agenda be approved as amended. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Moved by Kuhn, seconded by Perkins; That the minutes of the September 4, 2018 regular Council meeting be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Moved by Perkins, seconded by Diiro; That claims in the amount of $164,573.22 be approved. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Mayor Larsen requested the Council to offer two weeks of paid vacation to newly hired police chief, Zachary Nosbisch. She requested he receive two weeks vacation effective immediately. The union agreement allows for one week of vacation after one year of employment and it does not differentiate between department head positions and union positions. The motion was moved by Carey but did not receive a second. Motion died for lack of a second.

Economic Development Director Tammy Robinson shared with the council the plans of Atek Metal Technologies. The Advisory Committee has approved to offer Atek a TIF Agreement which includes

$59,000 tax benefit over 10 years. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Kuhn; That a Resolution #6364 RESOLUTION TO FIX A DATE OF MEETING AT WHICH IT IS PROPOSED TO APPROVE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ATEK METAL TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING ANNUAL APPROPRIATION TAX INCREMENT PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,000 (Hearing date – October 1, 2018), be approved. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes – Denner, Kuhn, McDonald, Perkins and Carey. Abstain – Diiro. Resolution passed.

The Economic Development Advisory Committee has approved to offer New Hampton Veterinary Clinic a $5,000 grant for the expansion of pet grooming in her existing clinic. Tammy Robinson explained the expansion project to the council. Moved by Kuhn, seconded by Perkins; That Resolution No. 6365 A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO NEW HAMPTON VETERINARY CLINIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000, be approved. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes – Denner, Diiro, Kuhn, McDonald, Perkins and Carey. Nays-None. Resolution passed.

The Economic Development Advisory Committee has approved to offer Annie Lukes a $5,000 grant for the purchase of store fixtures/purchase of the Bluetique business. Tammy Robinson explained the expansion project to the council. Moved by Denner, seconded by McDonald; That Resolution No. 6366 A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO ANNIE LUKES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000, be approved. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes – Denner, Diiro, Kuhn, McDonald, Perkins and Carey. Nays-None. Resolution passed.

Brian Laures and the Big Ed’s Beach Bash for the Cure are hosting a murder/mystery dinner theatre fundraiser at Hugeback Funeral Home October 13, 2018. This temporary license covers that event. Moved by Denner, seconded by Kuhn; That the application of Big Ed’s Beach Bash for the Cure for a temporary liquor license for October 13, 2018, be approved. Ayes- Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Moved by Perkins, seconded by Kuhn; That Resolution No. 6367 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO 3, TO MECHANICAL, INC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,526.65, FOR THE NEW HAMPTON SWIMMING POOL PROJECT, be approved. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes – Denner, Diiro, Kuhn, McDonald, Perkins and Carey. Nays-None. Resolution passed.

The New Hampton Elementary School is requesting to block off Broadway Avenue between Main Street and Spring Street on Thursday, September 20th from 7:30am to 3pm. They would like to set a mobile museum on this street. Moved by Denner, seconded by Perkins; Approving blocking off South Broadway Avenue between Main Street and Spring Street on Thursday, September 20th from 7:30 am to 3 pm. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Judy Roberson, a resident on South Maple Avenue, is concerned about a tile line that is plugged in the City ROW in front of her property. The tile line was installed by the developer, with the cities approval, and has since been plugged due to growing tree roots in the boulevard. After a lengthy discussion about repair options, Jr Mai was directed to research repairs options and estimates and bring back to the council for further review.

Moved by McDonald, seconded by Denner; That the finance reports for August 2018, be approved as follows:

 

Fund Received Disbursed
GENERAL $29,813.33 $154,305.27
ROAD USE TAX $53,994.27 $69,691.46
SPECIAL REV/EMPLOYEE BEN $0.00 $17,820.28
LOCAL OPTION TAX $31,433.29 $0.00
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX $9,181.31 $0.00
HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX CAP RES $3,060.43 $0.00
TIF- COMM PROJECT $0.00 $8,960.00
SWIMMING POOL RENOVATION $0.00 $107,799.53
COMM CENTER RENOVATION $0.00 $3,612.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS $38,482.07 $8,009.55
WATER UTILITY $35,908.03 $26,280.77
SEWER UTILITY $88,468.22 $67,829.88
SOLID WASTE $8,713.25 $635.80
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS $1,184.00 $1,439.00
TOTAL $300,248.20 $466,383.54

Ayes – Six. Nays – None. Motion Carried.

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

  1. Airport Commission Minutes of July, 9. 2018
  2. Library Minutes of July 10, 2018
  3. Library Minutes of September 4, 2018
  4. Advisory Board Minutes of September 6, 2018
  5. Department Head Meeting Minutes of September 5, 2018
  6. Fire Department Minutes of September 10, 2018
  7. Park & Recreation Board Minutes of September 12, 2018

Ayes – Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

Mayor Larsen asked the council to attend a Committee Meeting As a Whole on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the Economic Development Office.

Moved by Kuhn, seconded by Denner; That the meeting adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Ayes-Six. Nays-None. Motion carried.

 

 

ATTEST: KAREN CLEMENS, CMC, City Clerk

DEBRA LARSEN, Mayor