Meeting was called to order by Mayor Tammy Konz at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present: Tammy Konz, DuWayne Orbeck, Chris Jansky, Eric Loewen and Joe Krippner. Councilmembers absent: None. Others present: Jean Matua, Mike Espenson, Sandy Steinmetz, Chad Johnson, Jim Schulz, Tom Ethan and Tim Young. Motion Orbeck/Jansky to approve the March 5, 2007 minutes with a correction to page 2, paragraph one. Motion passed. Motion Loewen/Orbeck to approve the March claims as presented. Motion passed. Motion Konz/Jansky to approve the following items on the consent agenda: 1. To disconnect all delinquent City utilities. 2. To approve the following resolution: POLICE OFFICER DECLARATION WHEREAS, the policy of the State of Minnesota as declared in Minnesota Statutes 353.63 is to give special consideration to employees who perform hazardous work and devote their time and skills to protecting the property and personal safety of others; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 353.64 permits governmental subdivisions to request coverage in the Public Employees Police and Fire plan for eligible employees of police departments whose position duties meet the requirements stated therein and listed below. BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Kimball, hereby declares that the position titled Police Officer, currently held by Chris Langness, meets all of the following Police and Fire membership requirements: 1. Said position requires a license by the Minnesota peace officer standards and training board under sections 626.84 to 626.863 and this employee is so licensed; 2. Said position’s primary (over 50%) duty is to enforce the general criminal laws of the state; 3. Said position charges this employee with the prevention and detection of crime; 4. Said position gives this employee the full power of arrest, and 5. Said position is assigned to a designated police or sheriff’s department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this governing body hereby request that the above-named employee be accepted as a member of the Public Employees Police and Fire Plan effective the date of this employee’s initial Police and Fire salary deduction by the governmental subdivision. Motion passed. Chad Johnson of the Public Works Department presented information on purchasing a new tractor and attachments and trading in the skid loader. Funding for a possible purchase was discussed. The cost of purchasing the pond doctors and the installation of the Rapid Infiltration Basin System (R.I.B.S.) will come from the Sewer Replacement Fund. Two quotes for street sweeping will be obtained. Mike Espenson of Bargen, Inc. presented a quote on asphalt pavement maintenance needs for the fire hall parking lot, Greely Edition, 135th Ave., Elm St. N. of Highway 55, Hazel Ave. west of Elm St. and the Alley behind the Post Office. City staff will check on cost sharing policy with Maine Prairie Township for the line roads and Chad Johnson will speak with John Wicker, Township Chairman. Mike Espenson stated that the discount would still apply if Maine Prairie came on board with the City for this maintenance. Tom Ethan of Hove Design presented information on a web site (Jean Matua decided not to do a presentation). He recommends the “Coffee Cup” software which would cost $50.00, hosting would be $5.99 per month, training would cost $85.00 per hour and design would be $2,000.00. System could be up and going within 3 weeks of signing the quote. Hove also designed the Community Playhouse web site. Council will review information and take up issue again at the next meeting. City Attorney Tim Young presented the history of the waste treatment plant construction dating back to the late 1970’s which was initiated due to a lawsuit the City was involved in at that time, the amount of MPCA and EPA grant funds received and land acquisition for pond site being included with the grant funds but not the irrigation sites which the City leased until 80 acres were purchased from Merten Eaton leaving 40 acres which the City continued to lease from Jerome and Laverne Scheeler. He presented handouts from the Scheeler’s attorney for a proposed new lease agreement which the previous council deemed unacceptable and decided to proceed with condemnation. The condemnation procedure was explained and how the quick take of property for government use played into the fair market value of the property being paid to the Scheeler’s once the city appraisal had been completed. A panel of commissioners has been selected by the Court who will take a look at the City appraisal and the Scheeler’s appraisal and determine if the amount already paid by the City is justified or if there should be a reimbursement to the City or if the City is to pay an additional amount. The appeal process can be a long process. Figures from the Temporary Bonding was also reviewed. The meeting was closed at 8:40 p.m. for the Council to receive attorney client privileged information on the City of Kimball versus Jerome Scheeler, etal., file number C3061987. Regular meeting was called back to order at 9:07 p.m. City Attorney Tim Young presented the amendment to Liquor Licensing Ordinance and the summary for publication. The Council will need to adopt the amendment, the summary for publication and pass a resolution if they wish to change the Sunday hours. The Council will review how Sunday hours will affect present businesses and what is best for the community. Councilmember Loewen addressed several issues on wastewater pond capacity and the operation of the lift station in Heritage Park. Highway right of way water run-off, decorative rock in right of way, business expo., developing a good working relationship with Maine Prairie Township, City contribution of $150.00 for planters and requesting additional funds from the Chamber of Commerce, employee meeting and the attendance at Rep. Larry Hosch’s Town meeting on March 17th were discussed. The Clerk Treasurer was instructed to proceed with mailing out the Request for Proposal for a consultant for Comprehensive Planning. The Clerk Treasurer presented reports she is able to prepare on the present accounting program and how the budget is prepared for the Council, the State Auditor and entered into the accounting program. Motion Konz/Loewen to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. Motion passed. Dianne H. Robinson
