CITY OF ST CROIX FALLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 27, 2009, 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL, 710 HWY 35 SOUTH
Mayor Darrell Anderson called a regular meeting of the City of St. Croix Falls Common Council to order on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 7:03 p.m. Roll call: Councilpersons Brian Blesi, Paul Kuhlmann, Debra Kravig and Arnie Carlson were present. Also present: Administrator Ed Emerson, Clerk Bonita Leggitt, the public and the press. All joined in the salute to the flag.
Arnie Carlson moved to approve the Minutes of the April 13, 2009 Regular Council Meeting, second by Brian Blesi, voice vote, motion passed.
Brian Blesi moved to approve the Minutes of the April 21, 2009 Annual Meeting, second by Arnie Carlson, voice vote, motion passed.
REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Mike Bryant: WWTP stayed within limits over winter. Variable speed drives added to well pumps were turned on last week, could save as much as 50% on electric utility costs. Well #10 is only well not to have a variable speed drive, should look into installing there also.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Arnie Carlson: Tourism Committee plans to interview two candidates for Marketing Coordinator.
General Fund $16,503.08, Library $960.85, Library Building Fund $1,645.00, Water $3,793.48, Sewer $3,686.79.
Brian Blesi moved to approve claims, second by Arnie Carlson, roll call vote, 4 ayes, motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Adoption of 2nd Amendment to Wastewater Facilities Plan
Public Hearing and update on 2nd Amendment were held at 6pm today.
Arnie Carlson moved to adopt the 2nd Amended Wastewater Facilities Plan, second by Paul Kuhlmann, voice vote, motion passed.
Consider Awarding Bid for Repairs to Day Road Reservoir
Fiberglass Laminators Company out of St Paul MN submitted the only bid for repairing the reservoir, bid included known items for repair with note that additional findings needing repair would be charged at the rate of $1,000 per day.
Arnie Carlson moved to approve bid to repair Day Road Reservoir with a 3 day cushion for a cost not to exceed $23,000, second by Brian Blesi, roll call vote, 4 ayes.
Consider Request for Donation to Hospital Salad Luncheon Fund Raiser
In the past Thrivent has supported the annual Salad Luncheon Fund Raiser held by Volunteer Partners, their goal this year is two purchase two pieces of equipment, one for checking circulation in the lower legs and one for therapy, Volunteer Partners is requesting $1,000 to support the event, the event is held at the St Croix Falls High School and food is donated. Mayor Anderson and Councilperson Kravig each committed $200 towards the requested support.
Paul Kuhlmann moved to authorize $1,000 donation to Volunteer Partners for support of Hospital Salad Luncheon, second by Debra Kravig, roll call vote, 4 ayes, motion passed.
Consider Authorizing Application to Conduct a Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities: Wert Nature Preserve
Paul Kuhlmann moved to refer the application to the Wert Preserve Management Group, second by Brian Blesi, voice vote, motion passed.
Consider a Resolution to Borrow $215,000 from River Bank to Finance Library Improvements
Three quotes were received from local banks. River Bank quoted the lowest interest rate at 4.125% for 5 years with a balloon payment. Eagle Bank quoted 4.95% for 5 years with balloon payment. Anchor Bank quoted 4.75% for 20 years. With fund raising continuing it may not be necessary to borrow full $215,000, can wait till money is needed and then determine how much, if any, is needed to borrow.
Arnie Carlson moved to table borrowing of $215,000 to permit further research of options and alternatives for borrow, second by Paul Kuhlmann, voice vote, motion passed.
Consider Library Public Plaza Common Space Agreement with Dr. Uddin
Proposed agreement establishes cost sharing for maintaining of common spaces in the Public Plaza whereby the City would be responsible for maintenance and Dr Uddin would pay a fee towards such maintenance. It was noted that the agreement should indicate that the payment for Units 1 and 2.
Brain Blesi moved to accept the Common Space Agreement with incorporation of reference to units 1 and 2, second by Arnie Carlson, voice vote, motion passed.
Consider Liquor Licenses
Paul Kuhlmann moved to approve a Class A Beer License for Holiday Station Store, a Class A Beer and Liquor License for Walmart, a Temporary Class B Beer License for the Rotary Club for Wannigan Days, and an Operators Permit for Julie Potting, second by Brian Blesi, voice vote, motion passed.
Consider Mayoral Appointments
There were no additional appointments at this time.
Darrell Anderson, Mayor Bonita Leggitt, City Clerk