Mayor Dave Olson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. July 11, 2022, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor David Olson, Cody Mathers, Cheryl Sanden, Tony Schultz, and Emily Krage. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Randy Thesing, and Brett Hurley. A listing of public members present is on file.
Wastewater Treatment Plant: Motion by Schultz, seconded by Krage to pay estimate #14 and #15 from Wapasha Construction Co. in the amounts of $171,369.05 and $205,894.32. Motion carried unanimously.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Change
Order: Motion by Schultz, seconded by Mathers to approve Change Order No. 1 from Wapasha Construction Co. in the amount of $86,564.29 to provide for sidewalks, lab equipment, railing, piping, and controls, contingent upon PFA approval of plans. Motion carried unanimously.
NPDES/SDS Permit application: Motion by Sanden, seconded by Schultz to approve the permit application for NPDES/SDS and authorize the appropriate signatures. Motion carried unanimously.
Variance Request for 210 Dawn Drive: On the recommendation of the Planning Board, motion by Mathers, seconded by Krage to approve the variance request and building permit application of Tricia Peterson and adopt the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-10
ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND REASONS FOR APPROVAL
FOR VARIANCE APPLICATION OF TRICIA PETERSON AT 210 DAWN DRIVE
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Houston, Minnesota, that the application to issue a variance to allow the construction of the deck with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission, so as to deviate from City Code §151.21 is hereby approved; and
NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Houston, Minnesota that the Deck Permit Application is hereby approved.
Hoedown Fireworks Permit: Motion by Sanden, seconded by Mathers to approve the permit application for DLC Inc to ignite fireworks during Hoedown and authorize the appropriate signatures contingent on compliance with State Fire Code. Motion carried unanimously.
Appointment of Election Judges: Motion by Mathers, seconded by Schultz to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-11
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE 2022 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOUSTON, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
The following names are the official Election Judges for the City of Houston, for the 2022 State Primary and General Elections:
Connie Edwards
Anna Frauenkron
Amanda Langheinrich
Michael Markegard
Suzanne Peterson
Michelle Quinn
Cheryl Sanden
Karen Todd
Accept Donation: Motion by Schultz, seconded by Sanden to accept the basket donation from Bolton & Menk, to adopt the following resolution and donate the basket to the Fire Relief Association. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-12
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION TO THE CITY.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS:
1.The donations described above are accepted and shall be used as allowed by law.
Joint Venture Board Appointees: Motion by Mathers, seconded by Schultz to appoint Hein Bloem and Jay Wheaton as representatives of Houston on the Bike Trail Joint Venture Board. Motion carried unanimously,
Minutes and Bills: Motion by Krage, seconded by Sanden to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2022, regular meeting, and bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Items to be Placed on File: Motion by Schultz, seconded by Krage to place on file the following items. Motion carried unanimously.
Library Update and Information, circulation statistics, and Summer Reading events costs, and funding streams
Correspondence from Danielson Insurance Agency
Incident Summary by Incident Type
Ballfield Fee: Due to an inquiry from a private party regarding rental of the ballfields, discussion was held regarding the establishment of rental terms. Motion by Schultz to adopt a rental fee of $50 and a security deposit in the amount of $300 dollars which was rescinded. It was agreed to have the Parks Committee discuss and bring forth a recommendation for further consideration.
Adjourn:
Motion by Sanden, seconded by Schultz to adjourn the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. The next regular meeting of the Council is scheduled for Monday, August 8, 2022.
By: David Olson, Mayor
Attest: Michelle Quinn, Clerk/Administrator
Above proceedings are only a summary. Full text available for public inspection at City Hall as well as the following website: www.houston.govoffice.com
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