ST MARY’S POINT CITY COUNCIL
ST. MARY’S POINT, MINNESOTA
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Call to Order: roll call for attendance
(Councilmember Roettger absent)
Pledge of Allegiance was said
Consent agenda:
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER T. WILLIAMS TO APPROVED THE AGENDA AND MINUTES AS
PRESENTED. ROLL
CALL/ 4 AYES (1 ABSENT-Roettger)
Public comments (none)
Sheriff’s report: There were 12 incidents
reported BY Acting Mayor Williams, no citations.
US Bank Credit Treasurer Niedzwiecki provided that US
Bank now has Community Card for non-profit and
municipalities. There is a short application with designated
officers appointed by the City Council as users of the card as
well as limits per user. The State Auditor provides 7 points
for responsible card user established in 2014. City Clerk to
review LMC for policy samples to be provided for the December
Agenda.
Tri County – Snow Plow Bids Ben Thurmes of Tri County Services
noted that control of snow/ice supplies come from Washington
County and service will automatically come out at 2 inches of
snow. He will also call out of drivers for special problems
like ice on road pertaining to SMP. Mr. Hubbard asks if
there is any remediation for plowing up grass and turf.
Councilmember G. Williams noted that as a new service is provided
they will be learning streets but it does happen and cannot be
avoided. This brings about several situations where this
happened and generally not solvable.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER FREESMEIER AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH TRI COUNTY AS
PRESENTED. ROLL CALL/4 AYES/1 Absent
APPOINTMENTS
City Tree Inspector - Jason Helke Councilmember Freesmeier
noted that Jason Helke at City Forester would be a conflict of
interest as he owns the tree service providing the city’s
service. Therefore the decision to remove trees should come
from someone other than the Helke Tree Service, Jason Helke
owner. The direction to remove the tree decision should come
from a councilmember or council for tree removal. City
Attorney Sandstrom proposes a report on ROW or City owned property
that a report should be presented to Council for approval to
remove; or it could be that the City Forester is just to identify
tree issues and the City then sends letter to the property
owner. The City Forester is purpose is to identify
diseased or dead or dying trees. With a further contract
that speaks to tree removal up to set limits specifically for
removal on City ROW or City Property. City Attorney
Sandstrom to draft a contract or proposal to come back at December
meeting.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER T. WILLIAMS TO APPROVE JASON HELKE FOR CITY FORESTER
FOR IDENTIFICATION OF TREE ISSUES AND REPORTING INFORMATION BACK
TO THE CITY COUNCIL. ROLL CALL/ 4 AYES/1 ABSENT
(Roettger)
City Responsible Authority
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER FREESMEIER AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ANDERSON TO APPROVE CITY ATTORNEY SANDSTROM
RESPONSIBLE INTERIM/ALTERNATE AUTHORITY WITH REGARDS TO DATA
PRACTICE REQUESTED DURING OUR CLERK’S ILLNESS. 4
AYES/1 ABSENT (Roettger)
Zoning Application Review: Councilmember
Freesmeier proposes that it come back at December so further
review can be done. The clerk provided the application would
include current fee list and set back form. Councilmember
Freesmeier notes title is misleading and should address the need
for kind use application as LAND USE is dictated by law. Dog
licenses, boat mooring and Garbage haulers are not land use
items. He noted Administrative Appeal should not be listed
here. Suggested an asterisk by some noting fee is charged
but no amount as it changes.
Treasurer Report Claims and Disbursements.
Treasurer Niedzwiecki provided review of the treasurers report
receipts and disbursements. City Council directing some
refund or collection letters on zoning fees. Thanks to our
Clerk for her work in getting the Recycle Grant.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER T. WILLIAMS TO APPROVE CLAIMS AS PRESENTED IN THE
AMOUNT OF $12,780.92 WITH CHECKS #5397 -5405 (5396 VOIDED) AND eft
PAYMENTS 1-9 ROLL CALL: 4
AYES/ 1 ABSENT (ROETTGER
NOTE: Final Levy and budget will be at December Meeting
City Engineer: Not present and nothing to report.
Building Inspector Presented by Deputy Mayor G.
Williams stating there were 20 permits in October on 5 projects.
City Attorney Attorney Sandstrom presented
Malgren nuisance notice 2nd letter but did not have time to send
and did not know current condition. Councilmember G.
Williams noted property has been cleaned up. No 2nd letter
needed. He inquired if a Holmer closed session is needed and
provided an update on escrow being with courts no in his
attorney’s escrow. No closed session.
City Clerk Purchased voting supplies and gave an
update on recycle items accepted at Woodbury Environment Center.
Fire Department Councilmember G. Williams reported
that the Afton City council retained funds disbursed and proposes
no purchase until all funds raised and Afton wants first use of
the sign. Councilmember Anderson notes that she does not
feel a need for the sign however should focus on saving lives and
firefighting. Councilmember Freesmeier noted a great job
with the budget and finances.
Alliances: Councilmember G. Williams attended a
presentation by MN Building Services, Lakeland new service
provider.
Cable commission: G. Williams reported no recent meeting but
could be tomorrow but no notice from Mr. Glasgow.
WMO Plan review of Miller Farm Rev. and met new
intern. Also noted MIDS meeting she will host meeting
11/5/15.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Anderson WEBSITE is down, Comcast
not helpful and cannot resolve but will explore more avenues.
Councilmember G. Williams Helke Tree Service
will be in town next month. ADA door opener needed, costs
are down. He proposes installation along with a light for
our flag pole and would like to see an annual meeting calendar at
the December meeting. Lakeland proposes a new building and
is approaching the cities to join in. SMP does not want to
join per Council consensus. Other City Hall safety issues
noted: Fire and Carbon monoxide detectors.
Meeting adjourned at 8:38.