CITY OF ST. CROIX FALLS

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMON COUNCIL MEETING

MAY 22, 2006, 6:00 P.M.

CITY HALL, 710 HWY 35 SOUTH

Call To Order

Mayor Brad Foss called to order a special meeting of the City of St Croix Falls Common Council on Monday, May 22, 2006 at 6:10 pm. Roll Call: Councilpersons Darrell Anderson, Debra Points, and Lori Erickson were present. Jon Cermin was absent. Also present: Administrator Ed Emerson, Clerk Bonita Leggitt, City Attorney Scott Cox, and the public.

Business

Attorney Scott Cox instructed the Council on Open Meeting requirements, agendas subject matter, quorums, use of email, staff reports at meetings, and closed sessions.

Debra Points moved to adjourn the training session, second by Lori Erickson, voice vote, motion passed. Training Session adjourned at 6:55 pm.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING

MAY 22, 2006, 7:00 P.M.

CITY HALL, 710 HWY 35 SOUTH

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Brad Foss called to order a regular meeting of the City of St. Croix Falls Common Council on Monday, May 22, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: Councilpersons Darrell Anderson, Debra Points, and Lori Erickson were present. Jon Cermin arrived at 7:15 pm. Also present: Administrator Ed Emerson, Clerk Bonita Leggitt, City Attorney Scott Cox, Fire Chief Dale Anderson, Chris Strom of Cedar Corp, the public and the press. All Present joined in the salute to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Darrell Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of the May 8, 2006 Council Meeting with one spelling correction, seconded by Debra Points, voice vote, motion passed.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Bruce Brooks: residents around Alabama St met with Mr. Lippert this morning to discuss possible solutions to residents concerns about the home that has been placed on Mr. Lippert’s property on Alabama St. We will be meeting again on June 5^th to address these concerns, request that Agenda Item 8a dealing with that location be tabled until after the June 5^th meeting.

Arne Carlson: how are Liquor License quotas determined? Request that hydrant and water flow pressures be updated and recommendation on same be made dealt with along side Waste Water Plant Update.

APPROVAL OF CLAIMS

General Fund $37,634.53, Library Fund $2,185.81, Park & Rec $410.82, Debt Service $139,367.86, Water $2,502.31, Sewer $78,849.66

Debra Points moved to approve claims, second by Lori Erickson, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS

Consider Request of Art Lippert for the City to Extend Water and Sewer to his Property at 128 Alabama St

Mr. Lippert requested that items about 128 Alabama St be tabled until after the neighborhood meeting.

Debra Points moved to table Agenda Items 8a, Request to Extend Water and Sewer and 8b, Staying in his RV, at 128 Alabama St until the June 12, 2006 Council Meeting, second by Darrell Anderson, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Contract with Cedar Corporation

Change in language proposed by Cedar Corp regarding independent contractor working for hire and dollar cap has been incorporated in contract.

Darrell Anderson moved to adopt Resolution #06-12, adopting a Professional Services Agreement between the City of St Croix Falls and Cedar Corporation, second by Debra Points, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider a Resolution Adopting a City Hall Recycling Policy

Ed Emerson: finding a location for placement of recycling bins down town is difficult, Policy as written is for City Hall Office.

Debra Points moved to adopt Resolution #06-13 Establishing a City Office Reuse and Recycling Policy, second by Lori Erickson, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider a Resolution Designating Final Prices and Expenses for the River Spirit Sculpture

The Arts Advisory Committee has reviewed the proposed Resolution and recommended ordering 2 medium and 5 small sculptures, and that we work towards a spring unveiling of the sculpture.

Debra Points moved to adopt Resolution #06-14, Designating Final Prices and Expenses for the River Spirit Sculpture, second by Lori Erickson, roll call vote, 4 ayes, motion passed.

Consider Authorizing Additional Expenditures for Property, Liability, and Workers Comp Insurance

The final numbers for renewal of the City’s insurance came in about $9,000 higher than authorized at last meeting, the cost increase was primarily in liability coverage and workers comp.

Jon Cermin moved to approve additional expenditure for cost of insurance, second by Lori Erickson, roll call vote, 4 ayes, motion passed.

Consider a Resolution Supporting a Memorandum of Understanding Between Polk Co and the City for the Purchase of Handicap Accessible Voting Equipment and Consider Expenditures for Such

Federal Law now requires every polling place to have handicap accessible voting equipment, the State of Wisconsin has received a grant to facilitate this process whereby each polling location can receive up to $6,000 in reimbursements for purchase of equipment to meet this requirement. The Polk County Clerk held a venders fair for review of two of the more popular systems, the consensus of the jurisdictions in attendance was to go with Sequoia Voting Systems’ Edge II. The Polk County Clerk’s office is willing to act as agent in purchasing the equipment and applying for the reimbursement funds. Upon review of the equipment options it is the recommendation of Bonita Leggitt to purchase one Edge II voting system, one HAAT card writer, the training package, 2 years maintenance plan, and operating supplies for a total cost of $6,010.00. Programming costs will be dealt with as part of the regular operations budget for each election and in some cases may be shared with neighboring communities.

Jon Cermin moved to approve a Resolution supporting Memorandum of Understanding with Polk County for purchase of handicap accessible voting equipment as recommended, second by Lori Erickson, roll call vote, 4 ayes, motion passed.

Consider Financing Options for Purchase of Fire Department Tanker Trucks

Dale Anderson: of the two tankers the Fire Department had one has been retired, and other should be retired. We have a quote for two refurbished tankers meeting our specifications for a cost of $171,000 from Osco Tank & Truck Sales Inc.

Ed Emerson: financing of tankers has been discussed with City Auditor, was recommended that reserve fund be invested to earn a higher interest, may be better served by saving loan interest by using undesignated funds to pay for the tankers. Will be meeting with Town of St Croix Falls to discuss Fire Protection Agreement, will include discussion on sharing of equipment cost for these two trucks.

Debra Points moved to take $171,000 from the reserve fund to purchase two refurbished tankers, second by Jon Cermin, roll call vote, 4 ayes, motion passed.

Presentation of Donation of a Defibrillator

Andy Kirchoff of Life Link III presented an Automatic Defibrillator to the City of St Croix Falls Police Department. The ADT Defibrillator is designed to be used by the layperson, when the unit is opened it provides audio directions on how to utilize the equipment, when the sensors are applied to the victim the unit detects the heart rhythm and directs the operator on how to proceed, the unit will not issue a shock if it is not warranted. The patches that are applied to the victim may only be used once; replacements may be acquired from Life Link III. The Police Department has been trained in the use of the unit, but may be used by untrained personal by following verbal instructions.

Consider Authorizing Expenditures for Water Pump Inspection

Assistant Public Works Director Scott Brust requested that the Water Pump Inspection and Chemical Storage room be tabled, waiting for additional information, may need DNR approval.

Debra Points moved to table Agenda Items 8j and 8k, Authorization of Expenditures for Water Pump Inspection and Booster Pump Chemical Storage Room, second by Jon Cermin, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Temporary Class B Retailers License and Operators Permits

The St Croix Falls Fire Department Auxiliary has applied for a Temporary Class “B” Retailers Beer License for June 24^th, 2006 at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Four Firefighters have applied for Temporary Operators Permits and one non-firefighter have applied for a regular Operators Permits.

Darrell Anderson moved to approve a Temporary Class “B” Retailers for the St Croix Falls Fire Department Auxiliary for June 24, 2006 and to approve Temporary Operators Permits for Dale Anderson, Mark Anderson, Jamie Juergensen, and Jason Hansen, and a regular Operators Permit for Allison Dahlquist, second by Jon Cermin, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Authorizing a Water Systems Analysis Task Order

Chris Strom: Analysis would look at how much water is pumped and used in each water zone. Would look at where we are pumping the water from and where the water is being used, and at what point do we have a problem in various zones. The data can then be used to make recommendations and decisions. While can look at water tower levels to estimate pressure, a physical pressure check would be needed to get exact data of hydrant pressures, that testing would be a separate Task Order from this.

Debra Points moved to authorize a Water Systems Analysis Task Order with Cedar Corp, second by Darrell Anderson, roll call vote, 4 ayes, motion passed.

Consider Mayoral Appointments

Mayor Foss: LeAnn Kuhlman is resigning from Park and Rec Committee, Nancy Rasmussen is willing to fill the position.

Jon Cermin moved to confirm the appointment of Nancy Rasmussen to Park and Rec Committee, second by Lori Erickson, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider a Resolution Approving a CSM: Old Middle School Property

Old middle school property and White Pine park have been surveyed and it was found that legal descriptions are complicated due to numerous adjustments over the years. It appears that the earlier sale of 25’ of land from the City Karen Chernyaev was not recorded. A new CSM is proposed to clean up the details, process of recording new CSM and transfers of ownership between St Croix Lofts LLC and James Meyer, the City, and Karen Chernyaev will require 3 quick claim deeds. City Attorney Cox reviewed the CSM and found it to be in order and will work on preparing the 3 quick claim deeds.

Jon Cermin moved to adopt Resolution #06-15, approving a CSM for the Old Middle School Property, second by Lori Erickson, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Entering Closed Session Pursuant to State Statute 19.85(1)(f) and 19.85(1)(g) for Conferring with Legal Counsel for the Governmental Body who is Rendering Oral or Written Examination, Costs and Approach and Possible Litigation or Personnel Issues Related to the Computer Examination

Jon Cermin moved to enter Closed Session Pursuant to State Statute 19.85(1)(f) and 19.85(1)(g) for Conferring with Legal Counsel for the Governmental Body who is Rendering Oral or Written Examination, Costs and Approach and Possible Litigation or Personnel Issues Related to the Computer Examination, second by Lori Erickson, roll call vote, 4 ayes, motion passed.

Reconvene in Open Session, The Council may Take or Announce Action, if Any and Appropriate, Arising out of the Closed Session

Darrell Anderson moved to reconvene in Open Session, second by Jon Cermin, voice vote, motion passed.

Attorney Scott Cox announced that the Council had discussed the computer exam issue and passed by motion not to pursue examination of the computer upon legal advice.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Arne Carlson: thanked the City for the information shared at the Public Forum on the Waste Water Plant Facility Planning on Saturday, but disappointed not to Councilpersons there. Is it possible to put in sewer meters into the system?

ADJOURNMENT

Jon Cermin moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Debra Points, voice vote, motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.

Brad Foss, Mayor Bonita Leggitt, City Clerk