KIMBALL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, July 2, 2007

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Tammy Konz. Councilmembers present: Tammy Konz, DuWayne Orbeck, Chris Jansky, Eric Loewen and Joe Krippner. Councilmembers absent: None. Others present: Senator Michelle Fischbach, Ben Lutgen, Mary Johnson, Carol Newman, Jim Frilstad, Jerome Kuechle, Shannon Schroeder, Leanne Kunze, Jim Schulz, Matt Knaus, Dale Kirkpatrick and others. Motion Orbeck/Jansky to approve the June 18, 2007 minutes as presented. Motion passed. Motion Loewen/Krippner to approve the following consent agenda items: 1. To accept the following donations for Kimball Days: Kimball Chiropractic $75.00 and Young Brown & Pagel $50.00. 2. To accept the following donations to the Fire/Rescue Department Equipment Fund in memory of Dee Curtis: Kathryn & Dennis DeLucio $100.00 and Greg Foley and Joe Lenzmeier $45.00. 3. To renew the VGW Post 5460’s Minnesota Lawful Gambling renewal application for Kimball Aqua Lanes, 250 Magnus Johnson St. N. for Oct. 1, 2007 to Sept. 3, 2009. 4. To transfer $25,000.00 from the Fire Dept. Money Market to their checking for operating expenses. 5. To transfer $2,000.00 from the water fund checking to the WAC money market and $2,000.00 from the sewer checking to the SAC money market for water and sewer access fees collected from Doug Quast which was deposited in checking in error. 6. To approve the Sanitary Sewer Extension or Change Permit for the City of Kimball Baseball Field concession stand. 7. To approve Jim Frilstad’s attendance at the Drunk Driving 2007 class in St. Paul on July 13, 2007 and pay the registration fee of $195.00. 8. To approve Dianne Robinson’s request to take vacation time July 6th and the week of July 9-13 (Since the Council meeting is on June 16, I will need to come into the office for some time during this vacation to prepare for the meeting). Motion passed. AFSCME Union Staff Representative Leanne Kunze introduced the new area representative Shannon Schroeder and thank the Council for working with her and union members on the contract. Senator Michelle Fischbach presented an overview of the last legislative session and answered questions and concerns. The four way stop at the intersection of State Highways 15 and 55 and the cross walk at the intersection of State Highway 15 and Hazel Ave. were discussed. Senator Fischbach will be contacting Rep. Larry Hosch and MN/DOT to see what they can do with this safety concern. Mayor Konz applauded the Kimball Historical Society for their restoration work on City Hall. City Engineer Jim Schulz and Jerome Kuechle addressed the utility and drainage easement on Lots 5 & 6 of Block 4 in the Scheeler Addition which houses the wastewater lift station and who responsibility it is to maintain this property. Since this lift station is on an easement to these parcels of property, as Jerome Kuechle sells these lots, he will need to inform the buyers that they are responsible for maintaining the easements. Watering of the new sod on Linden Ave. E. and Magnus Johnson Street was discussed. Motion Jansky/Orbeck to accept the quote from Elk River Chrysler for the purchase of a 2007 Dodge Durango for the Police Department in the amount of $24,138.00. Motion passed. Chief Frilstad will obtain quotes for painting the doors white on this squad. Motion Jansky/Loewen to have the Clerk Treasurer draft a check for $24,138.00 from the Capital Outlay Money Market for the purchase of the Dodge Durango.  Motion passed. Cross walk enforcement was discussed with Chief Frilstad. Chad Johnson of the Public Works Department and Councilmember Orbeck informed the Council that Matt Knaus’ well at 240 Cherry St. S. went dry and the Health Department felt that since the City has two wells installed in this same area, that the draw down from the City wells may have caused this well to go dry. Since there is now a water main available for Matt Knaus to hook-up to, the City would like to see this done. Councilmember Orbeck request that the Water Access Charge be reduced on this hook-up because of the cause of the situation. Motion Loewen/Orbeck to reduce the Water Access Charge (WAC) for Matt Knaus to $500 for the water hook-up. Motion passed. The following issues were addressed with Chad Johnson of the Public Works Department: – Patching of Maus Drive. – Striping of Maus Drive and white line at entrance to Triple RRR Grill & Bar. – Blading and graveling the alleys between Main St. N. and Oak St. N. and Hazel Ave. E. and Linden Ave. E. – Mowing around the “Welcome to Kimball” sign on Highway 55 West. – Putting the “Welcome to Kimball” sign back up by Arnold’s of Kimball. – Stop sign at Triple RRR Grill & Bar. – Submitting bridge plans to the DNR. – Moving playground equipment in Scheeler Addition to a shaded area. – Starting the plans for the park in Heritage Addition. – Hall cleaning and redoing the hall area floor. – Ceiling replacement/removal in City hall. Motion Orbeck/Jansky to award the quote for the cement culvert, meter valve, meter pipe, flare and labor to Hendricks Sand & Gravel for $300.00. Those voting in favor thereof: DuWayne Orbeck, Chris Jansky, Eric Loewen and Joe Krippner; those voting against: None; those abstaining: Tammy Konz; those absent: None. Motion passed. Motion Jansky/Loewen to pay the $32.00 wastewater exam fee for Chad Johnson. Motion passed. Mary Johnson of the Kimball Area Historical Society thanked the City for their support, informed the Council of plans for new signs on the building with Phase III, and requested funds for Phase III. The Clerk Treasurer will prepare a report for the next meeting on available funding. Councilmember Joe Krippner reviewed the Web site and creation of a new City logo. Motion Orbeck/Krippner to join with the Kimball Area Chamber of Commerce and have four, 4X6 nylon flags flown over the U. S. Capital. Two to commemorate the Kimball Legion, one for the Fire Department and one for the City. Motion passed. Motion Orbeck/Jansky to approve the contract with Biko Associated for Comprehensive Planning pending the approval by the City Attorney and have the Mayor call William Smith about a Kimball Day’s visual presentation of the time line. Motion passed. The City Clerk Treasurer will present a report at the next meeting on the length of the Mayor’s term. Employee performance review procedure was discussed. Motion Jansky/Krippner to change the next regular City Council meeting from July 16, 2007 to July 23, 2007. Motion passed. Councilmember Joe Krippner reported on the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference which he attended in Duluth. Motion Loewen/Krippner to adjourn at 10:40 p.m. Motion passed. Dianne H. Robinson Clerk Treasurer