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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 2012
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: Mayor Beaudet
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson,
McComber, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson,
Finance Director Caruso, Public Works Director Kegley, City Attorney Andrew
Pratt, and City Engineer Long. Absent: City Planner.
Mayor Beaudet moved New Business Item D to Consent Agenda as Item F, and
added "Cancel December 11, 2012 City Council Meeting" to New Business as
Item I.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0.
II. Department /Council Liaison Reports:
A. Planning Commission: Councilmember Runk reported that the next
meeting of the Planning Commission was scheduled for December 13 with
discussion on a clinic at the Stillwater Area High School and an Interim
Use Permit for Xcel Energy.
• B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next
meeting was scheduled for December 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
C. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the next meeting of the Middle St. Croix Watershed
Management Organization was scheduled for December 13, 2012 at 7:00
p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office.
D. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that she
attended the National League of Cities Conference and brought back some
information. She also reported that she was elected Second Vice President
for Women in Municipal Government.
Mayor Beaudet reported that the Comcast office in Little Canada has
closed.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
Recycling Award Mayor Beaudet stated that Deputy Clerk Pinski would select
two recycling award winners in December and report those winners at the next
City Council meeting.
• IV. Consent Agenda:
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A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — November 13, 2012
C. Adopt Resolution for 2013 Liquor, Tobacco, and Amusement License
Renewals
D. Approve Hiring Rink Attendants for 2012 -2013 Season
E. Approve Letter of Understanding for Animal Humane Society
F. Approve Update of City Ordinance 102 — Master Fee Schedule
Councilmember McComber seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
V. Public Hearings:
A. Truth -in- Taxation Hearing — 2013 Budget Presentation Mayor Beaudet
opened the Public Hearing. Curt Warren of Action Rental came forward
and stated he was concerned about the increase in his property taxes.
Mayor Beaudet reported that his business value increased which was
against the trend. He suggested Mr. Warren attend the Board of Appeal in
April at City Hall.
Finance Director Caruso provided a presentation. Roger Tuckner of
• Century Power Equipment came forward and questioned why the
presentation did not show the effect of the levy on businesses. Mayor
Beaudet reported that the Market Value Homestead Credit and fiscal
disparities affect the amount of property taxes.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
close the Public Hearing. Carried 5 -0.
VI. Old Business:
A. Sale of $5,140,000 G.O. Crossover Refunding Bonds Steve Mattson from
Northland Securities provided a presentation. Councilmember
McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the
Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
VII. New Business:
A. 2013 Water and Sewer Rate Study Mayor Beaudet, seconded by
Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call
vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
B. Resolution Approving the 2013 Budget Councilmember Swenson,
seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the Resolution.
Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -1, Beaudet opposed.
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C. R esolution Approvinlz the 2013 Tax Levy Councilmember Swenson,
seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the Resolution.
Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
D. MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA
E. NLC Service Line Warrantyrogram Councilmember McComber
questioned whether the City Council was interested in pursuing the
Service Line Warranty Program. Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded
by Councilmember McComber, moved to direct staff to research the
program and bring back information to the City Council. Carried 5 -0.
F. 2013 City Council Meeting Dates Councilmember McComber requested
that the first meetings in March and November be moved ahead one week.
Councilmember Runk requested the last meeting in December be moved
to the last Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber,
moved to adopt the 2013 schedule with the changed requested. Carried 5-
0.
G. St. Croix River Crossing — Authorize the Sending of a "Thank You" Letter
to Governor Dayton and Staff Mayor Beaudet, seconded by
Councilmember McComber, moved to direct staff to draft a letter for all
council members to sign. Carried 5 -0.
H. St. Croix River Crossing — LRIP & Washington CountySponsorship
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber,
moved to pass a Resolution to start the process to obtain the funds. Roll
call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
1. Cancel December 11, 2012 City Council Meeting Councilmember
Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to cancel
the December 11, 2012 City Council Meeting. Carried 5 -0.
VIII. Adiournment
Adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully bmitted, &ea ntent and ,
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Jennifer Pinski
Depu ty Clerk Mayor