Meeting was called to order by Mayor Tammy Konz at 7 p.m. Councilmembers present: Tammy Konz, DuWayne Orbeck, Chris Jansky and Eric Loewen. Councilmembers absent: None. Others present: Chris Jeppesen, Mona Almgren, Jean Matua, Jeremy Wurpts, Sandy Steinmetz, Paul Hoeschen, Vern Harris, Dwight Vinar, Randy Reinert, Tab Maus, Deb Reinert and friends, Dennis Schmitz, Andy Maus, Jim Schultz, Neil Hilary, Chad Johnson, Jim Frilstad, Rich Janski and Bob Janski. Motion Jansky/Orbeck to approve the April 2, 3 and 9 minutes with changes to the April 9 Board of Appeals motions. Motion passed. Motion Jansky/Krippner to approve the claims for April as presented. Motion passed. Motion Orbeck/Jansky to approve the following items on the consent agenda: 1. To disconnect all delinquent utilities. 2. To accept the donation of $20.00 from Phillip Rainer’s for the Fire Equipment Fund. 3. To accept the $1,000.00 grant from Stearns County Environmental for the Used Oil Dump expense over run. 4. To accept the donation of $5,410.50 from the Kimball Area Historical Society for the City Hall Project. Motion passed. Addendums to the agenda: Add Sandy Steinmetz and remove Bradley DeWolf. Chris Jeppesen reported on the May 5th Household Hazardous Clean-Up Day. Councilmembers and Public Works will help out with clean-up. Mayor Konz requested that Chris Jeppesen update the Council from time to time on Kimball Days. She will be scheduling a future meeting. Police Chief Jim Frilstad reported that Officer Rohloff did a K-9 search of Chaska High School on March 13th with Viper, that he obtaining quotes for a new computer system, that he will be attending the Chief’s Conference in St. Cloud for the next three days, information on a new camera for the police car, automatic download to the computer, administration fines, digital dictation equipment, Officer John Lester’s resignation, hiring of a full time officer and Officer Chris Langness attending the intoxilizer class. Public Comment was taken in regard to the proposed amendment to City Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 600, An Ordinance Regulating the Possession, Sale, and Consumption of Intoxicating and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Within the City of Kimball, Minnesota, Section 19 which states, “The hours of operation and days of sale shall be those set by Minnesota Statutes, Section 340A.504, as it may be amended from time to time, except that the City Council may, by resolution or Ordinance, provide for more restrictive hours than state law allows. The Statute states that a restaurant, club, bowling center, or hotel with a seating capacity for at least 30 persons and which holds an on-sale intoxicating liquor license may sell intoxicating liquor for consumption on the premises in conjunction with the sale of food between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on Sundays and 2:00 a.m. on Mondays after obtaining a Sunday License (sales between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. need a license from the Commissioner of Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement). Mayor Konz would like to see Church hours respected and sales not start until after noon. Councilmember Eric Loewen expressed same concerns stating that the citizen’s he spoke to don’t like the idea of Sunday Liquor. Councilmember Jansky stated that the previous Council had made a commitment to Triple RRR Grill & Bar and he wants to keep his word and not ruin it for them. Do not combine church and state. Deb Reinert of Triple RRR wants to be open at 10 a.m. for birthday, anniversary and other parties which she already has booked for Sunday mornings. She feels that not everyone goes to Church. They would lose two hours of revenue and their 48 employees would lose income. Randy Reinert of Triple RRR said he does not drink and does not go to Church. Morals have no place in City Council. Councilmember Orbeck addressed being fair to business, being fair to community. Councilmember Krippner stated that he does not drink at 10 a.m., but those that want to, can. It does not bother him if the Council changes the time or stays with State Statute. Motion Orbeck/Jansky to not amend Chapter 6 – Section 600, Section 19. Those voting in favor thereof: Orbeck, Jansky and Krippner; those voting against: Konz and Loewen; those absent or abstaining: None. Motion passed. Mona Almgren and Jim Schulz addressed the parking in front of her home at 300 Linden Ave. E. Motion Orbeck/Jansky to contribute up to $500 towards Mona Almgren’s parking pad (material of her choice) in conjunction with the street project. Motion passed. Pastor Vern Harris of the Kimball Church of Christ was present in regard to the Feasibility Study for the water main extension to the Church. The Church is fine with going with option “A” which would require easements from abutting property owners. Water main size and fire hydrant cost and placement was discussed. Motion Loewen/Jansky to have the City Attorney draft easement (which Councilmembers and Pastor Harris will deliver) and Development Agreement. Motion passed. Only the cost of the water main portion of the Feasibility Study will be the Kimball Church of Christ’s cost. Neil Hilary addressed the Council in regard to the replacement of the sidewalk next to his property with the Linden Ave. street project. The Melrose Telephone building parking area was also commented on. A letter will be drafted inviting Melrose Telephone Co. to the next meeting to discuss this issue. Bob and Rich Janski were present in regard to the leasing of the wastewater irrigation fields for 2008. Motion Loewen/Orbeck to advertise the land lease as follows: The City of Kimball is taking bids for the lease of approximately 109.03 acres of irrigated wastewater disposal land. This will be a 5 year lease. The renter must plant alfalfa or other hay crop which is approved by the City of Kimball’s Public Works Department. Irrigation of the wastewater and crop rotation is at the discretion of the Public Works Department. The current renter has the right to match the best offer. To be considered, sealed bids must be received by May 15th at 8:00 a.m. All bids need to be for the price per acre. Motion passed. Chad Johnson of Public Works and City Engineers Jim Schulz and Jeremy Wurpts and Contract Consultant Paul Hoeschen addressed the Enforcement Letter received for the Magnus Johnson/Linden Ave. Project Stormwater NPDES Permit. Jim Schulz will send a response to Stearns County Environmental. It was noted that the street project street sweeping and the placement of sod should be starting in about two weeks. Councilmember Orbeck commented on a parcel of property in the street project which will be added to the walk around list. Engineer Jeremy Wurpts gave a run-down of the short term fix for the wastewater pond capacity, the renewal of the wastewater NPDES permit and capacity for future commercial projects. Contract Consultant Paul Hoeschen stated that the City needs to keep moving on the long range plan. MPCA looks more favorable upon the City if the wheels are kept in motion. Motion Jansky/Krippner to approve the proposal for engineering service with SEH, Inc. to address short term treatment capacity needs in conjunction with discharge permit modification and renewal pending the approval of the City Attorney and authorize the Mayor and Clerk Treasurer to sign contract. Motion passed. Sandy Steinmetz spoke about the upcoming Highway 15 Coalition meeting in Hutchinson on April 27. Clerk Treasurer Dianne Robinson has Council approval to attend and to check on membership. Engineer Jim Schultz and Councilmember Orbeck reported on their meeting with MnDOT in regard to the Magnus Johnson Infiltration. They presented the Council with a report that stated: 1. Reviewed drainage problems encountered with the snow melt this spring. DuWayne Orbeck presented photos of the ponding that occurred. Bob Nibbe (MnDOT) had a file with correspondence on this issue dating back to 1994 indicating they are aware of this intersection. 2. They reviewed a preliminary layout for the proposed infiltration trench with associated estimated costs. The estimated cost is $61,248.00. 3. MnDOT may pay for drainage improvements proportionate to
their share of the contributing runoff to the infiltration trench. This would be based on the percentage of the total drainage area within MnDOT right of way. The balance of the cost would require other sources of funding, presumably the City of Kimball. 4. Funding for this year is unlikely. The schedule if funded would likely be 2008 or 2009. 5. A final determination of the drainage area and an official request from the City would be required from MnDOT for them to proceed. The City would have to enter an agreement with MnDOT. The issue has been tabled as there is no funding available at present time. Motion Jansky/Loewen, in the best interest of the City, to contract with Hove Design Works to create a WEB site for the City and to not go with the Tri-County News, which is an independent contractor as the City needs to own the WEB site. Minutes and Agenda’s are public information and available to the public. Motion passed. The City will need to determine what the WEB address will be and pictures for the site. Dianne Robinson will be attending the User Charge Analysis Water & Sewer Rates Workshop in St. Cloud on May 15th. Motion Jansky/Orbeck to renew the Group Accident Plan for Volunteer’s for the Basic and Optional Medical with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust.
