Hamburg City Council Minutes – May 25, 2010

Mayor Malz called the regular meeting of the Hamburg City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Steve Trebesch, Councilmember John Barnes, Councilmember Larry Mueller, Councilmember Brian Cummiskey, City Clerk Jeremy Gruenhagen, Deputy Clerk Sue Block, and Fire Chief Brad Droege were in attendance. Also in attendance was Justin Buckentin (Hamburg Fire Department). Maintenance Worker Dennis Byerly was absent.

 

Agenda Review (Added Items) and Adoption

• Added – Council Old Business
  
• Added – Updated Delinquency Report
  
• Added – Dennis's Project List
  
• Added – Updated May Claims List
  

Councilmember Barnes moved to adopt the agenda with the four additions, seconded by Councilmember Mueller. Councilmember Mueller, Councilmember Cummiskey, Councilmember Barnes, and Councilmember Trebesch voted Aye. Motion carried 4/0.

 

Adopt Ordinance Number 137 (Amending Side Yard Setbacks)

• Councilmember Barnes moved to adopt Ordinance Number 137 Amending the Side Yard Setbacks from 15 feet to 10 feet, seconded by Councilmember Trebesch. Councilmember Mueller, Councilmember Cummiskey, Councilmember Barnes, and Councilmember Trebesch voted Aye. Motion carried 4/0.
  

 

Approve Minutes for April 13, 2010.

• Councilmember Mueller moved to approve the April 13, 2010 Hamburg City Council Meeting Minutes, seconded by Councilmember Barnes. Councilmember Mueller, Councilmember Cummiskey, Councilmember Barnes, and Councilmember Trebesch voted Aye. Motion carried 4/0.
  

 

Review Claims List for May 2010

• Starting with claim number 14444 on the claims break down sheet the checks will be out of number order due to a voided check. The voided check was sent in for a reorder sample.
  

 

Old City Business

• #9 – Remove Hall Park Swing Set
  
  • The swing set has been removed.
    
• #10 – Have a Electrical Inspector check wiring at water tower (To The Home Internet)
  
  • Inspector will be contacted. Keep on list.
    
• #12 – Plan out new play ground equipment for Hall Park when Henning's are done with the Shop Driveway.
  
  • Councilmember Barnes will contact the H.I.P. Group and work with them on ordering and setting up the equipment.
    
  • The H.I.P. Group will also purchase picnic tables to be placed in the Park after the play ground equipment is installed.
    

 

 

 

 

 

Fire Department Report

 

Amended By-Laws of the Hamburg Firefighters Relief Association

• Justin Buckentin (Hamburg Fire Department) requested Council to approve the Amended By-Laws of the Hamburg Firefighter's Relief Association. Council's approval is needed because public money is associated with the Hamburg Fire Relief Association money.
  
• Councilmember Cummiskey disagreed with Section 5.3; any board member of this association may be removed from office by a 2/3 vote of members of this association. Councilmember Cummiskey commented that a person having to be removed from their Hamburg Fire Departments duties should first be removed by the City.
  
  • Council and Justin Buckentin discussed this issue determining that the Fire Department Relief Association has no connection with the City. The By-Laws for Section 5.3 is for removal of a member of the Relief Association not the Fire Department.
    
  • Fire Chief Droege commented that he had discussed this with other fire departments and a member can be terminated from the Relief Association and still be a fire fighter.
    
• Councilmember Mueller moved to approve the amended By-Laws of the Hamburg Firefighters Relief Association, seconded by Councilmember Trebesch. Councilmember Mueller, Councilmember Cummiskey, Councilmember Barnes, and Councilmember Trebesch voted Aye. Motion carried 4/0.
  

 

Eject Kits

• Fire Chief Droege had submitted a bill from the Carver County Fire Chief Association in the amount of $249.80 (check #14435) for the purchase of Helmet Eject EMT Kits. A kit usually costs $400 but the department was able to purchase it for only $249.80.
  

 

US Fish & Wildlife Grant

• No word yet.
  

 

FEMA Grant

• Fire Chief Droege will send in the grant application before this Thursday, May 27, 2010. The amount of the grant should be around $1,100 with the Fire Department coming up with 5% of the amount.
  

 

Carver County Open Fiber Initiative Project (Letter of Support)

• City Clerk Gruenhagen and Fire Chief Droege drafted and sent in a letter of support for the Carver County Open Fiber Initiative (CCOFI) project. If completed the CCOFI could provide a secure high-speed connection to the City of Hamburg and the Hamburg Fire Department. It would also allow rapid transmission of information to and from the 911 dispatch center and other Emergency Management Organizations.
  

 

Regional Grant for Pagers

• All County Fire Chiefs went to a meeting on May 18^th and met with the County Commissioners asking for their help in applying for a 1.2 million dollar FEMA grant. $960,000 would be funded by the FEMA grant and $240,000 would have to come from the Cities or Townships. The Fire Chiefs presented this to the Commissioners and they voted five to zero that they would cover up to $240,000 for the purchase of newly required Fire Department pagers.
  
  • City Clerk Gruenhagen will send a Thank You letter to the County Commissioners.
    

 

New Fire Department Member – Martin Rademacher

• Martin Rademacher passed his background checks and was issued his Fire Department gear. He was assigned a FD liaison (Jared Mackenthun) to help him out and answer any questions he may have.
  

 

Hamburg Fire Department and Hamburg Lions Club

• The Fire Department and the Lions Club are installing a stainless steal sink and water heater in the old warming house at the City Park. They asked if the City of Hamburg would pay a third of the cost for the installation. The cost to the City would be $500 if each participant paid a third.
  
• City Clerk Gruenhagen asked Council who would cover the cost of the permit.
  
  • Council discussed and decided the city would pick up the cost of the permit, $124.25 and have Dan Swanson install the units.
    
• Councilmember Mueller moved to have the City of Hamburg donate $500 for the installation of a stainless steal sink and water heater plus pay for the cost of the permit fee, $124.25, seconded by Councilmember Barnes. Councilmember Mueller, Councilmember Cummiskey, Councilmember Barnes, and Councilmember Trebesch voted Aye. Motion carried 4/0.
  

 

Power Box Door in Park

• Maintenance Worker Dennis Byerly will be asked to check the power box door in the Park to see if it needs replacing.
  

 

Selling of the Old Rescue Truck

• No update at this time.
  

 

Dennis' Report (Public Works & Utilities)

(Maintenance Worker Byerly was absent from the meeting with no previous notice to Council.)

 

Part-time Seasonal Help

• City Clerk Gruenhagen informed Council that the hiring has been put on hold. One of the requirements was if an applicant had a valid Minnesota driver license. This question was not on the application form so individual letters had to be sent out to the applicants asking this question. A self-addressed return envelope was included for their return reply with signature. Hopefully by the next Council meeting, June 8, 2010, the committee will have hired someone to fill the position.
  

 

Community Hall Ramp Canopy Repairs (Estimates)

• City Clerk Gruenhagen reported that he does not have any information if Maintenance Worker Byerly has received any estimates for the repair.
  

 

Estimates for Sidewalk Replacement (Parkside Tavern)

• Estimates were received from Hanson & Vasek Construction, Art Bollmann Contracting, G.M.M. Construction, and Wentzlaff Masonry Construction.
  
• City Clerk Gruenhagen informed Council that there is $7,500 in the budget to do the project.
  
• Council discussed the bids and decided to have Hanson & Vasek Construction do the work.
  
• Councilman Mueller moved to award the project to Hanson & Vasek Construction for the removal and replacement of the sidewalk along 490 Henrietta Avenue (Parkside Tavern) for the estimated price of $5,300, seconded by Councilmember Cummiskey. Councilmember Mueller, Councilmember Cummiskey, Councilmember Barnes, and Councilmember Trebesch voted Aye. Motion carried 4/0.
  
• Council also decided to set the retain age of the payment to Hansen & Vasek at 5% for 30 days.
  

 

Crack Sealing (City Streets) and Seal Coating (Donald Avenue)

• On agenda in case Council wanted to discuss these projects.
  
• Council did not discuss at this time.
  

 

Estimate from Grade "A" Gutters

• An estimate was received from Grade "A" Gutters to re-hang the existing gutters in the front of the Community Center. They would install heavy duty hangers every two feet, put in one extension and two downspouts for $244.00.
  
• Council discussed the estimate and also discussed placing a down spout above the back door of the City Hall.
  
• Councilmember Trebesch moved to have Grade "A" Gutters repair the gutters at the Hamburg Community Center for the cost of $244 and place gutters and/or downspouts by the back door of the Hamburg Hall. Councilmember Mueller, Councilmember Cummiskey, Councilmember Barnes, and Councilmember Trebesch voted Aye. Motion carried 4/0.
  

 

Water Wells Usage – Water Consumption for 2010

• The MDH Drinking Water Protection Section will be collecting general water chemistry samples from community public systems and publishing an electronic summary of the water quality date. The MDH will be collecting samples from July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2013. Each system will receive a summary of their results once they are available.
  
• The MDH will be gathering the water samples at no cost to the city.
  

 

Storm Sewer Repair (City Shop)

• This project has been completed.
  
• Council discussed how to repair or replace the grates in front of the shop doors along the bottom of the shop driveway. This city has $15,000 in the budget to do the repairs, $15,000 for city shop driveway, $5,000 for landscaping, and $6,222 for storm sewer improvement. There is still $20,000 in the budget for the shop driveway and landscaping.
  
• Council also discussed replacing the sidewalk from the shop area up to the Post Office property and narrowing the shop driveway.
  
• Council decided to have Hanson & Vasek Construction along with Brad Droege look at the area and report back to Council at the next meeting, June 8, 2010.
  

 

Deputy Clerk Report

 

Delinquent Utility Bills

• Diana Payne (350 Louisa St) and Chris Tordsen (618 Kim Ave) – Homes are vacant and in foreclosure – no information on who to contact about delinquencies. Unpaid amounts will be added to the property tax in November.
  
• Dan Edwards (490 Brad St), David Chadwick (710 Park Ave), Darrell Grams (410 Sophia Ave), and Emily Siebold (625 Kim Ave) – paid their delinquent amounts only after posting of disconnect.
  
• Nick Nordin (419 Railroad St – Utility bill will be paid in full at time of closing.
  

 

Clerk/Treasurer Report

 

I/I Abatement Program – Easements

• City Clerk Gruenhagen called and sent out letters requesting residents to call for an appointment or come to the city office to sign their easement papers.
  
• About half the easements have been signed.
  
• Resident's are asking for the dollar amount of the project and amount of assessment they will have to pay.
  
  • City Clerk Gruenhagen inform these residents that until bids are sent out and a bid is excepted there is no way he can give them a dollar amount of the project or how much their assessment will be.
    
• City Clerk Gruenhagen will be sending in a letter that was drafted by Ron Semour (S.E.H.) requesting Hamburg stay on the PPL and IUP funding list for 2011. He will also contact Becky Sabie and ask her what Hamburg's chances are for staying in the fundable range for 2011.
  
• City Clerk Gruenhagen will contact Doug Parrott (S.E.H.) and ask him if the city has enough easements signed to start the project.
  

 

City Clerk Gruenhagen and Deputy Clerk Block's Hours for Easement Signatures

• City Clerk Gruenhagen asked Council how they would like to pay for the extra hours that Deputy
  Clerk Block and he are putting in to be available to residents when signing their easements. Some appointments have been scheduled after regular office hours.
  
• Council discussed and decided to have City Clerk Gruenhagen take comp time for the extra hours and pay Deputy Clerk Block two hours over time for each call out. Hours to be documented for payment.
  

 

2010/2011 City Cuts to LGA & MV Credits – HF 1671/Ch215

• The City of Hamburg will be losing $15,596 which is less then the Governors proposed cut of $37,727.
  
• The estimated 2011 LGA cuts will be $58,628 and no market credit cuts.
  

 

City Sign

• City Clerk Gruenhagen is having trouble programming the City Sign. He has spent valuable time trying to add or change the messages. He will try a different computer with a separate IP address because it is possible that his city office laptop which is networked is not picking up the signal. If this does not work then the Sigh Company will be called to find out what the problem is.
  

 

Mosquito Control Schedule

• Clarke Mosquito Control are scheduled to fog the city on May 19, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, and August 25, 2010.
  

 

City Council Reports

 

Councilmember Mueller (Sewer & Water) – had nothing further to report.

Councilmember Cummiskey (Streets)

• Handicap Bathroom – Councilmember Cummiskey reported that he has not had the time to talk with MNSPECT about the plans for the bathroom.
  

Councilmember Trebesch (Buildings)

• Gave City Clerk Gruenhagen a list of street lights that should be checked out, lights flickering.
  
• New Updated Light Bulbs for Community Center – City Clerk Gruenhagen will follow up with Robs Electric on the cost to replace the light bulbs in the Community Center.
  

Councilmember Barnes

• Questioned if the siding on the Park building will be replaced before this years Zummerfest.
  
• Council discussed what type of siding should be used and decided to wait until after Zummerfest to replace the siding.
  

Mayor Malz – had nothing further to report.

 

Approve Claims List for April 2010

 

Claims List for May 2010

• Added check number 14456 to MNSPECT in the amount of $124.25 for the permit fee to install the stainless steal sink and water heater at the City Park.
  
• Councilmember Barnes moved to approve the May claim numbers 14432 through 14456 with the one ACH payment, seconded by Councilmember Mueller. Councilmember Mueller, Councilmember Cummiskey, Councilmember Barnes, and Councilmember Trebesch voted Aye. Motion carried 4/0.
  

 

Installing Water Meters

• Councilmember Mueller moved to have Dan Swanson Plumping install three water meters in the City Park, seconded by Councilmember Trebesch. Councilmember Mueller, Councilmember Cummiskey, Councilmember Barnes, and Councilmember Trebesch voted Aye. Motion carried 4/0.
  

 

Councilmember Mueller moved to adjourn the Hamburg City Council meeting at 8:44 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Trebesch. Councilmember Mueller, Councilmember Cummiskey, Councilmember Barnes, and Councilmember Trebesch voted Aye. Motion carried 4/0.

 

 

        
 

                                                                            Submitted by:

 

 

                                                                            Sue Block

                                                                             Deputy Clerk

Free Speech?

The above billboard appeared in Mason City, Iowa and compares Obama to Hitler and Stalin. Now flash back to when Bush was in office and the following sign was held at a protest rally of Iraq war.

Both signs draw comparisons between sitting presidents and Hitler; yet one is blasted as racism while the other is lauded as free speech. Are both displays of free speech? What makes the comparison of Obama to Hitler racist? Plus, what is the fascination of comparing our President with Hitler? Is the current comparison to invoke Hitler's spirit for economic development? Hitler too did inherit a severe, actually more severe than Obama's claim, and brought Germany sustained economic growth until the Nazi Party crafted the "Final Solution" and sought out more land from neighboring countries. While the White House has held off comment to the recent billboard its owner, Kent Beatty, sees the billboard as "freedom of speech" but back peddled a bit by saying, "It doesn't reflect our views, necessarily" (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100713/ap_on_re_us/us_iowa_obama_billboard_3).

Which brings back up the question: Does the comparison of Obama to Hitler represent free speech or racism in action? How does it differ between comparing Bush and Hitler?

Hamburg City Council Agenda – July 13, 2010

NOTE: See the last item of the meeting for a special meeting following the regular meeting.

7:00. Call City Council Meeting to Order @ 7:00 PM

• Pledge of Allegiance
  
• Miscellaneous Business (Public Comments)
  
• Agenda Review (Added Items) and Adoption
  
• Approve Minutes for May & June 2010
  
• Review Claims List for July 2010
  
• Old City Business (Memo)
  

 

7:15. Fire Department Report

• 2010 FEMA Grant/US Fish & Wildlife Grant/DNR Grant
  
  • Request to Contact Congress for Support of AFG Grant
    
• Amended By-Laws of the Hamburg Firefighters Relief Association
  
  • Selection vs. Election (Memo from LMCIT)
    
• HFD Relief Association 2009 Reporting Year Forms
  
  • Email from State of MN (Items That Require Attention)
    
• Speaker System
  
• New Paging System
  
• National Night Out
  

 

7:35. Dennis' Report (Public Works & Utilities)

• 2010 Annual NPDES/SDS Permit Compliance Summary Report
  
• Draft Reissued NPDES/SDS Permit for City of Hamburg
  
• Quarantine Notice from MN Department of Agriculture (EAB)
  
• Estimates to Replace City Shop Driveway/Sidewalk
  
• Community Hall Ramp Canopy Repairs (Estimates)
  
• Estimates for Re-Siding Park Food Stand
  
• Water Tower Stand Pipe Repair
  
• Water Wells Usage – Water Consumption for 2010
  
• Project List (Added Items)
  

 

8:15. Deputy Clerk Report

• Delinquent Utility Bills Report
  
• Expenses/Hours for MCFOA Clerk's Conference
  
• Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Hamburg Lions Club
  
• I/I Abatement Program (Sanitary Sewer/Storm Water Improvements)
  
  • 2011 Intended Use Plan Request
    
    • Funding for Sanitary Sewer/Storm Water Improvements
      
  • Easements for Project
    
  • I/I Grant Program (Metropolitan Council)
    
• Estimates for Automatic Door Opener for Polling Place
  
• City Council Wages for 2011
  
• Approve Election Judges for State Primary & General Election
  
• August 10, 2010 City Council Meeting – Change Date
  
• 2011 LMC Dues Information
  
• WMTracker from Waste Management (Informational)
  

 

8:35. City Council Reports

• Councilmember Mueller Report (Sewer & Water)
  
• Councilmember Cummiskey Report (Streets)
  
  • Handicap Bathroom for Hall
    
• Councilmember Trebesch Report (Buildings)
  
• Councilmember Barnes Report (Parks)
  
• Mayor Malz Report
  

 

8:50. Approve Claims List for July 2010

 

8:55. Recess City Council Meeting

 

8:55. Move to Closed Meeting for the purpose of Land Acquisition Negotiations (Purchase of Private Property for Storm Water Pond)

 

9:15. Move to Reopen the City Council Meeting

 

9:15. Adjourn City Council Meeting (Adjournment of City Council Meeting following completion of Closed Meeting)

 

 

"The times set forth above are estimated.  Some subjects may take a longer time to discuss and take action on; some subjects may take less time than set forth."

 

COMMUNITY HALL & PARK ACTIVITIES

 

 

JUNE                     5 – Wedding Reception (Price)

                 18-20 – Zummerfest Celebration

                    26 – Wedding Reception (Franck & Wolter)

                    26 – Kim Schneider (Park)

 

JULY                    10 – Wm. Mueller & Sons (Park)

 

COMMUNITY CENTER (FIRE HALL) ACTIVITIES

 

 

JUNE                     1 – Hamburg Fire Department (Relief Association)

                     7 – Hamburg Lions Club Meeting (YA Twp Room)

                     7 – Hamburg Fire Department Training

                     8 – Hamburg City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM

                    12 – Community Center Rental (Wherley)

                    13 – Washington Lake 4-H Club

                    21 – Hamburg Lions Club

                    22 – Hamburg City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM

                    28 – Hamburg Fire Department (Relief Association)

 

 

 

 

                    
 

 

                    

        
 

                    

San Francisco looks to ban Pet Store, really?

In reading the papers late last night I stumbled on to this article, http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/08/MN9L1EAT90.DTL, which talked about San Francisco's Commission of Animal Control and Welfare is proposing a ban on the sale of all pets except for fish. Commission Chair Sally Stephens quipped, "People buy small animals all the time as an impulse buy, don't know what they're getting into, and the animals end up at the shelter and often are euthanized. That's what we'd like to stop." To stop the euthanization of animals the proposal is to close pet stores. In a state that struggles to raise enough tax money to meet budget demands the city of San Francisco is proposing a ban that would shut down businesses and put people on the unemployment line. A quick search via dexknows displayed 59 pet stores in the metro area.

Michael Maddox, general counsel for the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council in Washington, D.C., quipped in the article above, "This is an anti-pet proposal from people who oppose the keeping of pets. If their goal is to ban the ownership of pets entirely, then this is a good first step." If the proposal goes through it would require people in San Francisco to purchase pets from other cities, via the classifieds or through the shelter. Is there something the shelter does differently than a pet store to curb impulse buying? If shelters are being overrun with pets then demand more money from those that drop off pets. Or, as I am sure may already take place, take the animal back to the pet store. Or why cannot the shelter just sell the abandoned or left pets to local pet stores?

Just seems like the liberals in San Francisco are trying to restrict people's choice.

“He was trying to get elected”

Sen. Byrd was laid to rest last Thursday after a long service to his country in the Senate. Many notable politicians, including Obama, Biden, and former President Clinton, came out to show their gratitude and honor the late Sen. Byrd. Now, we have been discussing the KKK, NOI and NAACP mission and push for their own agenda's based on race. In the latest update to the KKK website, which I posted previously, displayed their understanding that violence will not get their agenda push forward. Former President Clinton said in his eulogy for Sen. Byrd, "He once had a fleeting association with the Ku Klux Klan, what does that mean? I'll tell you what it means. He was a country boy from the hills and hollows from West Virginia. He was trying to get elected. And maybe he did something he shouldn't have done come and he spent the rest of his life making up. And that's what a good person does. There are no perfect people. There are certainly no perfect politicians."

President Clinton is correct that Sen. Byrd, who led the filibuster of the Civil Rights Act, ties to the KKK was foolish but I am not so sure he spent the rest of his life trying atone for it. Sen. Byrd voted against and attempted to block the confirmations of Clarence Thomas and Thurgood Marshall. While no one will deny Sen. Byrd's fondness and knowledge of the U.S. Constitution but let's be honest about the man. For President Clinton and President Obama to overlook Sen. Byrd's connection to the KKK because of his long service to the nation is a slap in the face to everyone that fought for Civil Rights. To say it was okay for Sen. Byrd to have ties, and they were very strong ties, to the KKK in order to get elected displays an attitude of our current political state of mind.

How many minorities out there believe that it would be okay for a man or woman to run for office on the sole basis of saying anything to get elected? I know this is America and we all have the right to hold our own views and say our own opinions but for two Presidents of the United States – one anointed the First Black President and the other actually being the First Black President – to wash away the sins of a man because "he was trying to get elected" is ludicrous. Thomas and Marshall were not the only non-white confirmations he voted against. He also voted against Condoleezza Rice. To say he made strides that overshadowed his racist start in politics is intriguing since this is the same man that used the term "white nigger" in a 2001 interview with Tony Snow. While his run in the Senate and the good he did for West Virginia is remarkable, I struggle with the notion for two presidents to forgive a man of his sins because "he was trying to get elected." Does no one else see the hypocrisy here?

Hamburg City Council Minutes – April 27, 2010

Mayor Malz called the regular meeting of the Hamburg City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Steve Trebesch, Councilmember John Barnes, Councilmember Larry Mueller, Councilmember Brian Cummiskey, City Clerk Jeremy Gruenhagen, Deputy Clerk Sue Block, Maintenance Worker Dennis Byerly and Fire Chief Brad Droege were in attendance. Also in attendance were Brian Eggers (Parkside Tavern) and Scott Qualle (MNSPECT).

 

Agenda Review (Added Items) and Adoption

• Added – Greg's Hardware Quote for Handicap Bathroom
  
• Added – Veteran's Preference Documents
  
• Added - Updated Delinquency Report
  
• Added – Updated April Claims List
  
• Councilmember Mueller moved to adopt the agenda with the four additions, seconded by Councilmember Trebesch and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.
  
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Approve Minutes for March 9, 2010

• The March 9^th minutes were not emailed to the Council members for their review. They will be sent out and put on the next council meeting agenda.
  

 

Old City Business

• #1 – Take pictures of the cities property and equipment.
  
  • This will be started soon.
    
• #2 – Install hand railing on stairs by the City Shop.
  
  • This will be completed after the Shop Driveway repair work is finished.
    
• #3 – Handicap Bathroom in Hall
  
  • Councilmember Cummiskey gave an update on the proposed Handicap Bathroom in the Hall. He estimated that to do the electric the cost would be $1,500 and the total estimated cost of the project would be $14,000.
    
    • Councilmember Barnes commented that at least two contractors should submit bids on this project.
      
    • Councilmember Mueller commented that Councilmember Cummiskey should talk with MNSPECT to get this project done.
      
• #4 – Projector Screen – use the Cable COM Franchise money.
  
  • City Clerk Gruenhagen is working on this.
    
• #5 – Change the wording from just Grams to all residents. Maintenance Worker Byerly can check for nuisances and take pictures when he is doing his rounds.
  

#6 – Hire Part-Time Maintenance Worker

• This will be discussed under the City Clerk's Report.
  

 

Fire Department Report

 

2009/2010 FEMA Grant Update

• Fire Chief Droege received a notice that the Fire Department will not be receiving any grant money.
  

US Fish & Wildlife Grant/DNR Grant

• No word yet on these grants.
  

Emergency Response - Pillsbury Company in Chanhassen

• The Hamburg Fire Department has received reimbursement for the July 21, 2009 Emergency Response to the Pillsbury Company in Chanhassen.
  

Old Rescue 11 Update

• Rescue 11 (old rescue) was up for bid at the Fred Radde & Sons Auction in New Germany. The only bid on the Rescue was a bid of $3,400. The Rescue will be brought back to Hamburg and the Fire Department will list it in the Smoke Eater's Magazine and on Craig's List before going to a Broker.
  

Regional Grant for Pagers

• The Hamburg Fire Department Committee will be making a presentation to the County Commissioners requesting 20% of the cost before requesting a Regional FEMA grant for the pagers. The meeting with the Commissioners is scheduled for May 11, 2010.
  

Background Checks for Fire Fighters

• Fire Chief Droege requested preauthorization to send in the money amount requested for new Fire Fighters background checks. This would speed up the process in approving new members instead of waiting for the next Council meeting and receiving approval at that time.
  
  • City Clerk Gruenhagen will check with the City Auditors if this could be done and report back at the next Council meeting.
    

Fire Department Back Door Platform

• Members of the Hamburg Fire Department decided to install a cement slab outside of the department's back door. The Fire Department will pay for the cement and installation either by donations or through the Relief Association.
  

Accident Service Call on March 23, 2010

• Fire Chief Droege has been unable to collect the $450 due for the service call however he is pursuing the matter.
  

 

William Mueller & Sons

• Next week Wm Mueller & Sons will do some patching and mill work on Park Avenue.
  
• Council also discussed that in one to two years more streets in Hamburg will need to be repaired.
  

 

Claims List Questions for the Fire Department

• Councilmember Barnes questioned claim number 14398, Metro Fire, for Chief's Shield 5 Gallon Pail Vehicle Wash. He was wondering what this was used for.
  
  • Chief Droege replied that it is used on the Fire Trucks to keep the water spots off when washing the trucks in hard water. A 5 gallon pail usually lasts 2 years.
    
• Fire Chief Droege pointed out that to help cut costs the Department is sending two instead of four Fire Fighters to the Grand Rapids Fire Convention.
  

 

Emily Siebold – Past Due Utility Billing

• City Clerk Gruenhagen had requested Emily Siebold to attend a Council meeting to discuss her delinquent utility bill.
  
• Ms. Siebold was not in attendance.
  

 

Parkside Tavern – Request for 3.2 Liquor License & Park Rental for May 1, 2010

• Brian Eggers (Parkside Tavern) requested a one day 3.2 liquor license for the annual Kick-Ball Tournament.
  
• Council asked Mr. Eggers several questions about how the Tournament will be handled.
  
  • Insurance has been submitted to City Clerk Gruenhagen.
    
  • Only 3.2 beer will be allowed at the Park.
    
  • Clean Up is the responsibility of Parkside Tavern.
    

  
   

• Councilmember Cummiskey moved to approve a one day 3.2 liquor license for Parkside Tavern on May 1, 2010, the license fee will be waved and Parkside Tavern to pay the $150 Park Rental Fee, seconded by Councilmember Trebesch and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.
  
• City Clerk Gruenhagen questioned if the players will be signing waivers again this year and mentioned that everyone is to be out of the Park by 10:00 p.m.
  
  • Brian Eggers responded that the players do have to sign a waiver and he will make sure everyone is out of the Park by 10 p.m. He will also make sure all the garbage is picked up.
    

 

MNSPECT – Scott Qualle

• Mr. Qualle updated Council on current Legislative Building Inspection changes, rules, and fees.
  
  • Completion of exterior work – The Minnesota Legislation set a statute allowing municipal cities to set their own time limit for completion of exterior work on a building.
    
  • Building Surcharge – A surcharge is like a sales tax that the state collects to run the Construction Codes and Licensing Division. The surcharge on fixed fee permits like Re-roof, Window Replacement, Siding, Plumping, Mechanical will be increasing from 50 cents to $5.00. The fee change will take effect July 1, 2010 and will be charged for one fiscal year until July 1, 2011. MNSPECT will be changing all the forms necessary to reflect the increase.
    
• Scott gave Council an overview of how the Permit Fees are calculated. The fees are calculated on the value of the work being done not the cost. The State gives the building inspectors a valuation schedule and building code fee schedule to determine the cost of the Permit Fee. There may be other fees associated with the permit too.
  
• Scott Qualle went over the new Lead-Based Paint Rules.
  
  • The new rules pertain to the contractors or work for hire not the home owner.
    
  • The rules are for homes built before 1978.
    
  • Lead-Paint rules are set by the EPA not Federal, State, County, or City.
    
  • MNSPECT will not be monitoring contractors but if the contractors are caught violating the rules the fine is $32,000 per day until corrected.
    
• Councilmember Cummiskey asked Mr. Qualle that when a Building Inspector does a sight or plan review does MNSPECT check for easement or zoning violations.
  
  • Mr. Qualle responded that they do not. It also is not in the contract between them and the City of Hamburg. They will however check the setbacks that are provided to them from the city.
    
• City Clerk Gruenhagen asked if there are any permit requirements for patio, cement replacement, or fencing.
  
  • Scott replied that a patio installation is no it is considered landscaping. Fencing less than 6 feet is not required to have a permit, if over 6 feet then a permit is required.
    
  • City Clerk Gruenhagen will research if Hamburg has any zoning requirements or if one should be put in place for fences.
    
• Community Hall Ramp Canopy
  
  • Councilmember Barnes had a question on how to fix the Hall canopy that was damaged this winter by an ice jam on the roof. The top part of the canopy roof was not anchored to the wall and pulled away from the building.
    
  • City Clerk Gruenhagen added that Council would like Mr. Qualle to look at the damage and let Council know if the canopy should or should not be anchored to the building.
    
    • Mr. Qualle will have Ty take a look at it and get back to Council.
      
• Mayor Malz questioned if a retaining wall at ground level and on a residents property has to have an above ground fence.
  
  • Mr. Qualle replied that there is nothing in the code to make the residents protect the drop off at the retaining wall. He will have Ty look at the retaining wall when he is in town. Mr. Qualle suggested that Council put into place an ordinance that any 3 foot drop would require a fence.
    
• Council and Mr. Qualle briefly discussed the requirements for the Hall Handicap Bathroom.
  

 

Dennis' Report (Public Works & Utilities)

 

City Lawnmower

• Maintenance Worker Byerly reported that when cutting the Park area the new lawnmower saves an hour of his time.
  

Spraying for Weeds

• Maintenance Worker Byerly had talked with Greg Schultz about spraying.
  
• Councilmember Mueller questioned if hiring out the weed spraying was taken out of the budget for this year.
  

Grinder Station Repairs

• The grinder station repairs have been completed.
  

Lift Station Repairs (Replace Brackets for Pumps)

• Maintenance Worker Byerly is getting a second opinion if the brackets need repairing or not.
  

Picnic Tables

• Three more to be touched up and one needs a new wooden top.
  

Sidewalk Replacement - Parkside Tavern

• Maintenance Worker Byerly was asked to get some estimates on the cost.
  

Seal Coating and Crake Sealing

• Both projects have been put on hold until the City finds out how much the LGA cut will be.
  

Water Wells Usage – Water Consumption

• Maintenance Worker Byerly asked to have the procedure changed when he reads meters. Council had requested both inside and outside readings were to be read at the same time. During the day most people are not home so he is unable to read the inside meter.
  
  • Council agreed and discussed other options.
    
• Deputy Clerk Block will put a notice on the next water bills requesting residents to read their inside meter and list the information on the back of the return potion of the bill.
  
• City Clerk Gruenhagen has been logging the three wells water usage per month. The water usage for January was 1,077,000 and for February the usage was 970,800. The water usage per month versus the water billings are off by at least 300,000 gallons that is not being accounted for.
  
• Councilmember Mueller suggested for one month only run one well reading the beginning and ending meter readings. Then for the next month do the same with the second well.
  
• Council brain stormed various ideas on what could be causing the thousands of gallons difference. They decided to start with Councilmember Mueller's suggestion.
  

Storm Sewer Repair (City Shop)

• Henning's will be starting next week on the City Shop storm sewer repair.
  

Part-time Seasonal Help

• City Clerk Gruenhagen received information on Veteran Preference hiring requirements. The hiring committee will have to meet again to go through the information and it will be a lengthy process. A job description and point system will have to be created for the committee to go by when reviewing applications.
  
• City Clerk Gruenhagen asked Council's permission to work with Kelly Dohm (City Attorney) to make sure the hiring is done correctly.
  
• Councilmember Barnes asked if Maintenance Worker Byerly should go back to 40 hours per week until a part-time person is hired.
  
  • Council discussed and decided to allow Maintenance Worker Byerly to work 40 hours per week.
    
  • Councilmember Cummiskey moved to have Maintenance Worker Byerly work 40 hours per week starting this week until a part-time assistant is hired, seconded by Councilmember Barnes and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.
    
  • City Clerk Gruenhagen asked Council to clarify the 40 hours per week at regular pay and 4 hours of overtime for doing weekend rounds. Actually paying for 46 hours worked.
    
    • City Council agreed.
      

Water Leak in Park

• The water leak in the Park has been located and will be fixed.
  

Post by Old Treatment Plant

• Council discussed and decided to remove the post. Gopher State will be called to mark the electrical locations and Wm Mueller and Sons will pull it out.
  

Old Swing Set in Park by Hall

• Henning's will remove the old swing set when they do the shop driveway repair.
  

Water Fountain in the City Park

• Maintenance Worker Byerly will check on prices for a replacement water fountain.
  

 

Deputy Clerk Report

 

Delinquent Utility Bills

• 350 Louisa Street, Diana Payne – Certify to Taxes – Foreclosure & Home Vacant
  
• 618 Kim Avenue, Chris Tordsen – Certify to Taxes - Water shut off at curb stop. CSO was contacted about dogs left in the home, this will be monitored.
  
• 625 Kim Avenue, Emily Siebold – Emily was asked to attend this council meeting however she was not in attendance. Council discussed and decided to give her until 12:00 a.m. on April 29^th to pay her delinquent water bill in the amount of $615.16 or her water service will be discontinued and will not resume until the total amount is paid. A $100.00 reconnection fee will be applied if not paid within 30 days from the date of posting.
  
• Councilmember Cummiskey moved to have Emily Siebold's delinquent water bill posted on April 29^th with total delinquent payment due of $615.16 by 12:00 a.m. that day or her water service will be discontinued and will not resume until the total amount is paid. A $100.00 reconnection fee will be applied if not paid within 30 days from the date of posting, seconded by Councilmember Trebesch and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.
  
• 419 Railroad, Nick Nordin – Home is being sold and the utility bill will be paid at Closing.
  
• 410 Sophia Avenue, Darrell Grams – Had a payment agreement with the City but has not paid as scheduled. Council decided to have the water turned off at the curb stop.
  

 

Clerk/Treasurer Report

 

I/I Abatement Program – Easements

• City Clerk Gruenhagen gave a brief up date on the number of easements that have been signed. Seven have signed and five other residents have shown interest in signing.
  
• Council discussed how to have more people sign the easements. Council decided to call the residents and set up appointments for residents to either come up to the city office or have the City Clerk and Deputy Clerk (notary) go to the resident's home for signage.
  
• Councilmember Cummiskey moved to grant additional time for Deputy Clerk Block to notarize signatures for the I & I Project, seconded by Councilmember Mueller. Councilmember Mueller, Councilmember Cummiskey, Councilmember Trebesch voted Aye. Councilmember Barnes abstained. Motion carried and all Council members were present.
  

Easement for Brian & Maggie Cummiskey

• Councilmember Cummiskey and his wife Margaret Cummiskey requested a change in wording of the Public Utility Easement that is going across his property. The added change would state; this easement grants the City of Hamburg the right to place underground storm sewer pipe within the easement. Also granted is the right for the City of Hamburg or its contractors to access said pipe for repair, replacement or expansion. This easement does not grant the City of Hamburg any right to the surface of said property. The land owner retains all rights to the surface of said property, including but not limited to cropping, pasturing of livestock, fencing, driveway, yard or garden. The landowner understands that no permanent structures may be placed within the easement area, furthermore any crop or plantings may be removed without compensation if needed for the city to access their Storm sewer in the easement area.
  
• Councilmember Trebesch moved to authorize the additional easement statement for Brian and Maggie Cummiskey be sent to City Attorney Mac, seconded by Councilmember Mueller. Councilmember Mueller, Councilmember Barnes, and Councilmember Trebesch voted Aye. Councilmember Cummiskey abstained. Motion carried. All Council members were present.
  

Public Hearing (Ordinance #137) – Amend Side Yard Setbacks

• The Public Hearing would be to amend the portion of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to side yard setbacks for structures in A-1 Restricted Agriculture, R-1 Single Family Residential, and R-2 Multiple Family Districts. The minimum side yard setback is proposed to be ten (10) feet from the side lot line, rather than fifteen (15) feet as stated in the existing ordinance.
  
  • Ann Perry (City Consulting Planner) had entered the incorrect feet set back and will change them at no cost to the City.
    
• Councilmember Barnes move to hold a Public Hearing on May 25, 2010 at 6:55 p.m. in reference to Ordinance #137 amendment, seconded by Councilmember Trebesch and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.
  

2010/2011 City Cuts to LGA & MV Credits

• In the process of the Legislators trying to set the budget the Governor signed a new bill that would affect LGA and Market Value Credits. The Governors proposed cuts for 2010 would be $37,727 but if the new bill stands with no changes the supplemental cuts to the City would only be $15,596 in 2010. In 2011 the supplemental cut would be $4,324 instead of the Governor's plan to cut $23,395. Until the 17^th of May these numbers may change.
  

2010 Census Numbers - Update

• National (72%) – Minnesota (78%) – Hamburg – (83%)
  
  • Hamburg percentage includes the City of Hamburg and Young America Township.
    

Work Comp Renewal

• Council discussed and decided to carry Workman's Comp for elected officials and volunteers again this year (2010). Cost for elected officials about $35 per year and volunteers $218 (with medical coverage for volunteers).
  

Carver County Adult Use Ordinance

• Carver County sent Hamburg their Adult Use Ordinance incase Council would like to draft up an ordinance for the city.
  
• Council discussed and no decision was made at this time.
  

 

City Council Reports

 

Councilmember Mueller (Sewer & Water) had nothing further to report.

 

Councilmember Cummiskey (Streets) had nothing further to report.

 

Councilmember Trebesch (Buildings)

• Commented that he does not like the Saturday and Sunday overtime hours given to the Cities Maintenance Worker. He does not agree with the policy.
  

 

Councilmember Barnes (Parks) had nothing further to report.

 

Mayor Malz

• Reported damaged shut off valve in the city street.
  
• Mentioned that Xcel painted two street light poles.
  
• Requested authorization to have someone purchase plants and pots for the City Park.
  
  • Councilmember Mueller had two planters that could be used.
    
  • Councilmember Cummiskey moved to authorize the two volunteers to purchase up to $200 in plants and landscaping for the City Park, seconded by Councilmember Mueller and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.
    
• Re-paint yellow curbs around town.
  
  • Council decided to have Maintenance Worker Byerly contact CTS and have them do the painting.
    
• Requested a nuisance letter be sent to the owners of the camper that has been sitting in the city street for the last two weeks.
  
• Asked if there was anymore information on the in-ground pool request.
  
  • Deputy Clerk Block mentioned that basically it has been put on hold.
    
  • City Clerk Gruenhagen responded that he has not heard anything further. Until the set backs and plans are submitted it is currently in the residents hands.
    
• Requested all Council members wear their city shirts to Council meetings.
  
• Commented the wiring for To The Home Internet service by the old treatment plant should be looked at. The way the wiring is connected looks unsafe.
  
  • Council decided to table this until the next Council meeting.
    

 

Approve Claims List for April 2010

 

Claims List for April 2010

• Councilmember Cummiskey moved to approve the April 2010 Claims List including the one ACH payment and claim numbers 14392 through 14405, seconded by Councilmember Barnes and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.
  

 

 

 

 

Councilmember Barnes moved to adjourn the Hamburg City Council meeting at 10:00 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Mueller and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.

 

 

                                                                                                Submitted by:

 

 

 

                                                                                                Sue Block

                                                                                                 Deputy Clerk

Hamburg City Council Minutes – April 13, 2010

Mayor Malz called the regular meeting of the Hamburg City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Steve Trebesch, Councilmember John Barnes, Councilmember Larry Mueller, Councilmember Brian Cummiskey, City Clerk Jeremy Gruenhagen, Deputy Clerk Sue Block, and Fire Chief Brad Droege were in attendance. Also in attendance were Stacie Franck (Cub Scouts), Joe Hubler and John Hubler (411 Maria Ave, Old City Hall), Jim Ische (Carver County Commissioner), Jim Keeler, Jr. (County Attorney), Lyndon Robjent (Carver County Engineer), and Kipp Trebesch (K&K Construction). Maintenance Worker Dennis Byerly was absent.

 

Miscellaneous Business (Public Comments)

• Stacie Franck representing Cub Scout Pack 361 requested the use of the Hamburg City Park on May 15, 2010 and if the rental fee could be waved. The Cub Scouts are planning an advancement and awards ceremony for that date.
  
• Councilmember Mueller moved to grant Cub Scout Pack 361 use of the Hamburg City Park on May 15, 2010 for their advancement and awards ceremony and the rental fee be waved, Councilmember Barnes seconded and motion unanimously carried.
  

 

Agenda Review (Added Items) and Adoption

• Added – Updated Delinquency Report
  
• Added – Updated April Claims List
  

Councilmember Trebesch moved to adopt the agenda with the two additions, seconded by Councilmember Barnes and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.

 

Approve the February 23, 2010 Minutes

• Councilmember Mueller moved to approve the February 23, 2010 Hamburg City Council Meeting Minutes, seconded by Councilmember Trebesch and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.
  

 

Old City Business

• #3 – Handicap Bathroom in Hall
  
  • Councilmember Cummiskey will report on this during the City Council Report.
    
• #6 – H.I.P. Group To Attend City Council Meeting
  
  • City Clerk Gruenhagen reported that he is hoping someone from the H.I.P. Group will be attending tonight's meeting.
    

• #7 – Hire Part-Time Maintenance Worker
  
  • This will be discussed under Public Works and Utilities Report.
    
  • City Clerk Gruenhagen informed Council that the Claims List will be reviewed during the opening items of the council meeting. This will give Council the opportunity to question and discuss any items on the list while attendees of the meeting are still present. Motion to approve the Claims List will still be at the end of the council meeting.
    

 

Fire Department Report

 

Severe Weather Awareness Week

• Next week, April 19^th through April 23^rd, will be Severe Weather Awareness Week.
  
  • One April 22^nd the Hamburg Severe Weather siren will be activated. It will be sounded monthly at 1:55 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. Documentation will be kept to make sure the siren does go off at those times and is working properly.
    
  • City Clerk Gruenhagen will be putting this information on the city sign.
    

2009/2010 FEMA Grant Update

• No word yet on the FEMA Grants
  

US Fish & Wildlife Grant

• Fire Chief Droege applied for a $1,150 grant. This would be a grant to the Fire Department with no matching funds.
  

DNR Grant

• A $1,500 grant was applied for. This grant is a 50/50 match.
  

Laminated Maps

• Fire Chief Droege presented three laminated maps that were purchased of the surrounding area; one shows the community, one shows Hamburg and Norwood Young America, and the third one is a county map. These maps will be used during search and rescue missions to mark where search teams have been sent.
  

Fire Department Vehicle Upgrades/Repairs

• Engine Pump Testing – This is done every year and they all passed.
  
• Rescue 11 Update – Needs new lettering. Three persons have donated $200 apiece to help cover the cost.
  
• Rescue 11 (old rescue) is up at Fred Radde & Sons Auction in New Germany. The auction will be held on March 26, 2010. As of this meeting the on- line auction bid for Rescue 11 is $176.
  
• Councilmember Cummiskey moved to allow a representative for Fire Chief Droege to lower the minimum auction bid down to $14,000, Councilmember Trebesch seconded and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.
  
• Engine 12 Transmission Repairs – To fix Engine 12's transmission and the towing charge came to $5,563.32.
  
• Rescue 12 Brake Repair – Pro Auto fixed the worn brakes on Rescue 12 and the cost came to $111.97.
  

Regional Grant for Pagers

• County Fire Departments are applying for a regional grant from FEMA to fund the Pagers and Simulcast. The Cologne Fire Department will be heading the project. The Hamburg Fire Department will be drafting a letter of support to be taken to the County Commissioners asking for their help in funding 20 percent of the cost for the Pagers and Simulcast.
  
• The Pagers and Radios will be going from wide band to narrow band and the change over has to be completed by the beginning of 2013.
  
• Splitting the cost will be 20 percent local and 80 percent Federal. Twenty percent of the cost comes out to approximately $250,000 to $280,000. The Departments are trying to have this amount spread over the County instead of individual City's trying to come up with the money for the pagers.
  
• Councilmember Cummiskey moved to have Fire Chief Droege and City Clerk Gruenhagen draft and send a letter of support for the application of the Fire Departments Regional Grant, seconded by Councilmember Mueller and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.
  

 

Carver County Commissioner Jim Ische, Attorney James Keeler, & County Engineer Lyndon Robjent

 

Commissioner Ische – Opening Comments

• Gave an update on the proposed Fiber Optic line.
  
  • Applied for a grant for some ARRA funds to hook up the 55 laterals once the Fiber Optic ring is in.
    
• Updated Senator Franken on the needs and increased volume of vehicles using County Road 10 between Waconia and Chaska to get to Hwy 212.
  
• Commented on the Ordinance amending the county code and fee schedule for Adult Use Businesses.
  
• Informed Council that the County is planning a mill and overlay on County Road 50, the last mill and overlay was done in 1992. Commissioner Ische asked for a time line on when the city's I&I project would be crossing the county road. The County can delay the mill and overlay work until the crossing is completed.
  
  • Council informed Commissioner Ische that the I&I project is scheduled to start this fall once all the needed easements are signed. Council would like to go to bids in July 2010.
    
  • City Clerk Gruenhagen will send the I&I plans to Mr. Ische so he is acquainted with what the City is planning to do.
    
  • Councilmember Mueller asked Commissioner Ische is the County could give the City of Hamburg permission to close County Road 50 when the sanitary water and sewer lines cross the road. By closing the County Road it would be faster and quicker to complete the work. The road would only be closed for one or two days.
    
    • Commissioner Ische could not think of a reason why the City could not close the road. He will talk to Bill Weckman concerning the detouring of County Road 50.
      

 

Councilmember Mueller asked County Attorney Keeler on how to find out who can sign the Easement document for the lot at 470 Brad Street. The property is zoned residential and was foreclosed on. The county has had the foreclosed lot for about 10 years and it will be going up for sale some time this summer Councilmember Mueller commented that the City would like to get the easement signed before the lot is sold.

• County Attorney Keeler requested the information be emailed to him and he will check in to this.
  

County Road 50 Agreement between Hamburg and Carver County

• Council has requested a copy of the County Road 50 agreement between Hamburg and Carver County listing who is responsible for what within the city boundaries. The agreement dates back to 1957 and the City had requested a copy for the last 8 years.
  
  • County Engineer Lyndon Robjent gave each Council member a copy of the agreement. He went over the agreement and any adjustments made to the agreement with Council.
    

Speed Limit Sign – Requested

• Council requested the installation of a speed limit sign going east out of town on County Road 50.
  
  • County Engineer Robjent will have an "End 30 mph" sign put up at the line between the city and county boundary.
    

Attorney James Keeler – Adult Use Ordinance for Carver County

• Today, April 13, 2010 Carver County adopted an Ordinance amending the County Code and Fee Schedule. Adopted Chapter 113, adult use businesses; amended Chapter 152, the Zoning Code; and amended the County Fee Schedule.
  
• Attorney James Keeler updated Council on the reason why the Ordinance was needed and its rules and regulations.
  
• Attorney Keeler suggested the City of Hamburg draft up its own adult use ordinance. He will send the city a copy of the County Ordinance.
  

County Plans for LGA Cuts

• City Clerk Gruenhagen asked Commissioner Ische if the County had any plans to cut money to the cities if the County has any LGA cuts.
  
  • Commissioner Ische said no, the County does not have any plans at this time.
    

  
   

Joe & John Hubler – 411 Maria Avenue

 

Renovation of Old City Hall Building

• Joe Hubler had previously given Council a booklet listing their plans on renovating the old City Hall. Their plan is to use the first floor as a fabrication shop (cutting granite) and office, and the second floor for two apartments.
  
• Ann Perry (City Planning Consultant) had sent Council a memorandum listing the required City process for the review of the renovation of the old City Hall located at 711 Maria Ave. Ms. Perry also included a list of questions Council should address with the Hubler's.
  
• Joe and John Hubler answered the questions along with other questions from Council and they also reviewed the plans with Council.
  
• Joe Hubler questioned Council as to where the water and sewer lines are stubbed in at.
  
  • Councilmember Mueller answered that the water line is stubbed in on the west side of the building. The sewer line is stubbed in at the southeast corner of the building between the sidewalk and curb.
    
• Joe Hubler asked if the City has a permit fee to hook up the water and sewer lines.
  
  • Council replied there is a fee of $3,500 per hookup, WAC&SAC.
    
  • John and Joe both commented that this was extremely high.
    
• City Clerk Gruenhagen will talk with Ann Perry (City Planning Consultant) on the next steps to keep this plan moving. Ann Perry will contact Joe & John Hubler directly is she has any questions or needs any further information.
  

 

H.I.P. Group (Hamburg Improve Parks)

 

Presentation of Future Plans

• The H.I.P. group would like to provide playground equipment for the Park area on the east side of the Hamburg Hall. There is $6,000 in the H.I.P. fund for purchasing the equipment.
  
• Council and the H.I.P. group discussed purchasing two picnic tables for this area also but both decided to hold off on the purchase.
  
• The H.I.P. group present Council with three different options for playground equipment. They also mentioned that the ground area will have to be redone to meet code.
  
• Council discussed the proposals and decided to remove the old swing set then have the H.I.P. group purchase the playground equipment after the Shop driveway project is completed. The H.I.P. group should work with Councilmember Barnes who is in charge of Parks and have him come back to Council with the final plans.
  
• The H.I.P. group has no future community plans to raise money except for the recycling of the pop cans.
  

 

Dennis' Report (Public Works & Utilities)

(Maintenance Worker Byerly was absent – City Clerk Gruenhagen presented report.)

 

City Lawnmower – Estimates/Purchase

• Council discussed leasing or purchasing a lawnmower. If they purchase what brand and who to purchase from.
  
• Council decided to purchase the eXmark from Waconia Farm Supply in Waconia, MN.
  

 

• Councilmember Cummiskey moved to purchase the eXmark lawnmower with the Kawasaki 29HP 60"deck from the Waconia Farm Supply in the amount of $4,594.56 with two extra blades and oil and oil filter, Councilmember Trebesch seconded and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.
  
• Mayor Malz will pick up the lawnmower and see if he can make a deal on the blades, oil, and oil filter.
  

K & K Construction

• Kip Trebesch present Council with an estimate of $600 to $800 to fix the leak in the roof above the Community Center women's bathroom.
  Mr. Trebesch had also looked at the damaged Hall canopy and gave his ideas on how to fix the problem.
  
• Council decided to get more estimates before making a decision.
  

Crack Sealing (City Streets) and Seal Coating (Donald Avenue)

• Council decided to table these items until a later date.
  

Estimates for Sidewalk Replacement (Parkside Tavern)

• Council decided to start gathering quotes for the sidewalk replacement.
  
  • Councilmember Cummiskey volunteered to get some estimates.
    

Part-time Seasonal Help

• The city office has received 15 applications.
  
• City Clerk Gruenhagen will set up a meeting time with Councilmember Trebesch, Councilmember Barnes, and Maintenance Worker Byerly to go over the applications.
  

MDH Drinking Water Report

• All community water systems must distribute a drinking water report annually to their customers. A copy of the CCR must be kept for tree years. Failure to produce and distribute a CCR as required, as well as failure to return a copy to MDH by July 1, 2010 may result in enforcement actions, including fines.
  
  • This has been completed.
    

Ziegler Power Systems (Annual Preventive Maintenance)

• The cities emergency generator is due for its annual preventive maintenance check up. The total cost to do the work was $6,080.
  
• Council briefly discussed and decided not to have Ziegler due the check up. Maintenance Worker Byerly will be able to do the work himself.
  

City Shop Driveway Repairs

• Henning's have been contact to come out and do the shop driveway repairs.
  

 

Deputy Clerk Report

 

Delinquent Utility Bills

• Council discussed the delinquent water bills and decided to have the delinquent accounts certified to the home owners' taxes.
  
• At the last council meeting Councilmember Barnes asked what the Level and Total Level on the Delinquency Report represent.
  
  • Deputy Clerk Block reported that the Level is "the number of times the account has been penalized without paying off the amount due" and Total Level is "the number of times the account has paid late".
    

 

 

 

Email from Richard Odoms – 150 Jacob Street

• City Clerk Gruenhagen informed Council that he had received another email from Mr. Odoms requesting Deputy Clerk Block's full name and date of birth. City Clerk Gruenhagen noted that he did respond to this email giving Deputy Clerk Block's complete name which is public but not her date of birth. Her date of birth is not on here job application therefore it is not public information.
  

MCFOA Conference – July 12, 2010 to July 16, 2010

• Deputy Clerk Block received a $150 grant to attend the MCFOA Conference in July cutting the cost of attending from $410 to $260.
  
• Deputy Clerk Block requested Councils approval to stay at the Crowne Plaza during the conference.
  
  • Councilmember Cummiskey moved to allow, and pay for, Deputy Clerk Block the four night stay at the Crowne Plaza North in Bloomington during the five day MCFOA Conference from July 12, 2010 to July 16, 2010, Councilmember Mueller seconded and motion carried. Councilmember Barnes abstained. All Council members were present.
    

 

Clerk/Treasurer Report

 

I/I Abatement Program – Easements

• City Clerk Gruenhagen gave a brief up date on the number of easements that were signed and resident's requests for more information.
  

Donation of Optic IIIP Eagle Voting Equipment

• The Carver County Taxpayer Services requested the City of Hamburg donation of the outdated Optech III Eagle voting machines that the County has in storage. There office was contacted by Brown County in Wisconsin expressing an interest in obtaining these machines for spare parts. Carver County Taxpayer Services had discussed any potential market value of the outdated machines with there vendor and were informed that there is little or no potential for receiving any monetary compensation for the machines.
  
• Councilmember Barnes moved to approve the donation of the Optic IIIP Eagle Voting Equipment to Brown County, seconded by Councilmember Trebesch and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.
  

Letter from Sheriff Bud Olson

• Carver County Sheriff's Office will be providing a Child Safety & Drug Prevention Education Program to provide child safety and drug prevention material for children. The Sheriff's Office was asking the Council for a donation to help provide this material.
  
  • Members of Council decided not to participate in this program.
    

League of Minnesota Cities Letter - Budget Cuts (MVHC & LGA)

• Last week Governor Pawlenty signed into law the first supplemental budget bill. This bill will further reduce Market Value Homestead Credit (MVHC) and Local Government Aid (LGA) by $52.5 million in 2010. This is on top of the $128 million in cuts to MVHA and LGA that cities have already taken into account in their adopted 2010 budgets. However, the signing of Chapter 215 does not eliminate the possibility of additional cuts for cities in 2010.
  

Brush Pile Site Dates – Sign Up Sheet

• Council members signed up on what date they wanted to close the gate out at the lagoons.
  

 

 

 

 

 

City Council Reports

 

Councilmember Mueller (Sewer & Water) – had nothing further to report.

Councilmember Cummiskey (Streets)

• Councilmember Cummiskey updated Council on the Handicap Bathroom for the Hall. He did receive an estimate from Swanson Plumbing.
  
  • Councilmember Trebesch and Councilmember Barnes both recommended getting one more quote before making a decision.
    

Councilmember Trebesch (Buildings) – had nothing further to report.

Councilmember Barnes (Parks) – had nothing further to report.

Mayor Malz – had nothing further to report.

 

Approve Claims List for April 2010

 

Claims List for April 2010

• Councilmember Barnes questioned claim #14371, $5,563.32, to repair the Fire Departments 1979 Ford transmission. He questioned why this was not noticed before the purchase of the newer Rescue Truck.
  
  • Fire Chief Droege had left the council meeting so Councilmember Barnes was unable to receive an answer.
    

Councilmember Trebesch moved to approve April 2010 four ACH payments and April claim numbers 14356 through 14387 with one addition of check number 14388, seconded by Councilmember Mueller and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.

 

Councilmember Barnes moved to adjourn the Hamburg City Council meeting at 10:20 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Mueller and motion unanimously carried. All Council members were present.

 

        
 

                                                                            Submitted by:

 

 

                                                                            Sue Block

                                                                             Deputy Clerk