Kasson City Council Minutes

Following are summaries of the regular City Council meeting held February 10, 2016 and the regular City Council meeting held February 24, 2016.  Full, approved copies are available for public inspection at City Hall or on the website at www.cityofkasson.com 
 
February 10, 2016 
1. Agenda was amended to add to the consent agenda item “i” a Resolution Decertifying Claims to Taxes; Remove New Business #4 A Resolution Establishing Term of Appointment for Fire Department Officer; Move: from Consent Agenda “e” Conferences to New Business.  Motion by Coleman, second by Borgstrom to approve the amended agenda, with all voting Aye.
2. Consent Items were approved – Motion by Buck, second by Coleman with all voting Aye to approve.
3. Public Forum – Chris McKern and Steve Jurrens both spoke regarding the Fire Department Resolution that was removed.
4. Library Building Committee – Director Tiff asked the council to approve the estimate from JRock Construction for Division #3.  Motion by Borgstrom, second by Buck to approve the estimate, with all voting Aye.  
5. Request for Proposal for City Attorney – Mayor Johnson stated that he has discussed this with the Administrator and thanked Melisa Ferris for valuable input and believes that Weber, Leth and Woessner would best serve the City.  Motion by Councilperson Buck, second by Councilperson Eggler to approve the contract with Weber, Leth and Woessner, with all voting Aye.
6. Governor’s Bonding Bill – Administrator Coleman stated that this is informational and since there will be the WWTP upgrade and the Mantorville connection there could be PFA funding available.  
7. Cancel Greenway Tax Abatement – Motion to terminate the Tax Abatement Agreement with CHS made by Councilperson Buck, second by Councilperson Eggler with all voting Aye.
8. Amendment to the Fee Ordinance for on-line Credit Payment Policy – Administrator Coleman stated that this policy is required to be on the City website by the credit card company and then the City can accept utility payments by credit card 24/7.  Motion to approve the Amendment to the fee ordinance for On-Line credit card payment policy made by Councilperson Eggler, second by Councilperson Coleman with all voting Aye.
9. Product Quotation for Planer – Administrator Coleman stated that this went through the State contract and the City can get the 2015 pricing and are locked in until Feb. 29.  Motion to Approve the Purchase of the Planer made by Councilperson Buck, second by Councilperson Borgstrom with all voting Aye.
10. Conference Request for Fire Department Officers – Councilperson Buck asked to have this removed from the consent agenda for discussion.  Councilperson Buck stated he had concerns from citizens in town on the cost and if it was necessary.  After discussion it was stated that the firemen are going for the $50 per person exhibit package.  Motion to approve the conference for the Fire Department Officers to Attend made by Councilperson Eggler, second by Councilperson Coleman with all voting Aye.
11. The Mayor stated that Administrator Coleman was doing a great job and thanked her.  The Mayor also thanked the Public Works Department for doing a great job on keeping the streets clean.
12. City Administrator Coleman stated that March 5 at 8:00AM will be the Council Work Session held at the Public Works Building.
13. Proposal for Dodge County/City of Kasson, MN 2016 Ice Arena Indoor Air Quality Updates Design Phase – City Engineer Theobald stated that this is part of the Mighty Ducks Grant to replace a dehumidifier unit and increase energy efficiency and air quality with the ice arena.  Motion to approve the Proposal for Dodge County/City of Kasson 2016 Ice Arena Indoor Air Quality Updates Design Phase made by Councilperson Coleman, second by Councilperson Eggler with all voting Aye.
14. Correspondence was reviewed.
15.  Adjourn at 6:33 pm
 
February 24, 2016
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Agenda:  Motion to approve the agenda made by Councilperson Eggler, second by Councilperson Buck with all voting Aye.
3. Consent Items were approved – Motion by Councilperson Buck, second by Councilperson Coleman with all voting Aye.
4. Visitors to the Council – Chris Kopel from Central Municipal Power Agency and Services presented options for buying electricity and asked for the approval to continue with the process.  There is no money involved to continue at the moment.  Motion to approve the agreement made by Councilperson Borgstrom, second by Councilperson Coleman with all voting Aye.
5. Public Hearing for Vacation of Easement for A & A Electric – Motion to approve the Resolution Vacating Dedicated Utility Easements made by Councilperson Eggler, second by Councilperson Borgstrom with all voting Aye. Resolution #2.3-16.
6. Public Hearing for On-Sale Liquor Licenses – Motion to approve On Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for the American Legion Post #333, Events by Saker, Gadient Hospitality, dba Daniel’s Restaurant and Galuska, Inc., dba Pete’s Repeat made by Councilperson Buck, second by Councilperson Borgstrom with all voting Aye.  Resolution #2.4-16.
7. Committee Reports – Library Board/Building Committee Update – Councilperson Buck gave the Library Building update.
8. Resolution for Minor Subdivision – Director Martin stated a public hearing for Joel Alberts of A & A Electric to combine Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 1 into one parcel has been held at Planning Commission and the Planning Commission recommends approval.  Motion to approve the Alberts Minor Subdivision made by Councilperson Buck, second by Councilperson Borgstrom with all voting Aye.  Resolution #2.5-16
9. Offer to Purchase Digger – Mayor Johnson stated that he had received an offer to purchase the digger for $7,000.  Discussion was had and agreed to counter offer with $8,500 and relist if it is declined.  
10. Resolution Supporting Rochester Regional Airport Bonding Bill - Rochester Airport is asking for support from the surrounding communities for the bonding bill.  This costs the City nothing.  Motion to approve the Resolution of Support made by Councilperson Eggler, second by Councilperson Coleman with all voting Aye. Resolution #2.6-16.
11. Street Reconstruction Discussion – Councilperson Coleman would like to start a “comprehensive analysis” and a “subjective plan” for street reconstruction.  The Council discussed this and will discuss it further during their work session on March 5.    
12. The Mayor received a letter from the Dodge Center Ambulance complementing the Kasson Fire Department on the assistance they received from them at a recent call.  
13. Mayor Johnson stated that there has been scam/fraud phone calls to seniors in Kasson and would like to spread the word warning people of this.  
14. Mayor Johnson asked people to keep their vehicles off the road when the plows are out.
15. Mayor Johnson wished the KM Wrestling team Good Luck at State. 
16. Correspondence was reviewed
17. Adjourn at 6:47 pm
ATTEST: 
Linda Rappe, City Clerk
Steve Johnson, Mayor