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MINUTES OF THE

REGULAR FRANKLIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, May 9, 2011

 

A Regular Meeting of the Franklin City Council was held on Monday, May 9, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Council members present were:  Degner, Hoffman, Lyon, Schacher, and Wiese.  Staff Department Heads present were:  Kokesch and Pederson.  Guest present was:  Mike Uhlenkamp.

At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Degner called the meeting to order with roll call showing all council present.

Pederson requested to amend the agenda to add Fire Department Hiring Approval.  Mayor Degner requested approval of the amended agenda.  Schacher motioned to approve the agenda with the addition of the Fire Dept. Approval, second by Hoffman,   RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.

Mayor Degner called for approval of the minutes of the April 11, 2011 Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting and the April 11, 2011 Regular Meeting.  Wiese motioned to approve the minutes as presented, second by Schacher, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No. 

            No citizens requested to be addressed. 

            Mike Uhlenkamp, Uhlenkamp and Associates, presented the 2010 Audit and Financial Statements.  Uhlenkamp recommended the city be certain the bank securities are properly pledged.  Hoffman motioned to approve the 2010 Audit and Financial Statements as presented, second by Schacher, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.

            Pederson reported on the EECBG grant noting that one state reimbursement remains outstanding.  Necessary corrections to the system include lowering the auger, sloping of the floor, adding flashing to the roof and insulating the building.  Kokesch will get estimates on the cost to slope the floor and to install a door in the pellet area.  The lighting grant work has recently been completed and the documentation has been submitted to the state.

            Bolton and Menk has been surveying around the city in preparation for the upcoming construction project.  Kehren and Kokesch met with Marlin Larsen, Renville County Engineer, and the county will partner with the city to repair a portion of Second Avenue, with construction beginning this fall.  Kehren has provided further documentation to the city attorney regarding the Gaub warranty issues.

            Proposed improvements to the Veteran’s Memorial Ballpark are to add flags, poles, and lighting.  The council tabled this for lack of a presentation.

            The city received approval of the Source Water Protection Grant, a matching grant in the amount of $5,000 total, for the sealing of the well with construction to be completed by June 30, 2012.  Schacher motioned to approve the Source Water Protection Grant, second by Wiese, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.

            The financial status of the city was reviewed.  April receipts totaled $58,932.39; current bills were presented for payment in the amount of $41,314.48.  Wiese motioned for approval of the bills and financial report as presented, second by Schacher, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.  

            Department Heads were addressed.  Kokesch reported that agri-lime is needed at the ballpark and wood chips are needed at the tennis court park, he will check into costs and shipping; MN DOT will be updating  the census figures on the city signs and will check additional signs on these posts, Kokesch was directed to remove the DARE and JOBZ signs.  Kokesch is to price mosquito control costs; received authorization to install portable toilet at the boatlanding at the cost of $80/month; reported there are bats in the city shop; is inventorying the city signs as for the mandated retro-reflectivity requirements; replaced an individual grinder pump, repair costs could be $100-$700; will research pellet vendors and costs for next year’s heating season.  Pederson has reserved picnic tables from the county for Catfish Days and the KMS Ride; Lyon and Schacher will be registered for Board of Equalization training.

            Zoning permits were issued to:  Jim Koupal to build a 18’ x 18’ wood patio deck at 360 4th St., and to Mandy Heibel to install a 5’ x 15’ wood fence at 490 2nd St.

            Schacher motioned to approve the liquor license renewals of the Franklin Depot and the Longbranch Saloon, second by Hoffman, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No. 

            Wiese motioned to approve the 3.2 off-sale license renewal of the Franklin Bp, second by Lyon, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.

            Hoffman motioned to approve the Sacred Heart Church Calendar Raffle license, second by Schacher, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.

            Schacher reported that applicants were interviewed for the Fire Department vacancy and the recommendation is to approve Reeba Kiecker to the Fire Department.  Schacher motioned to approve Reeba Kiecker to the Fire Department, second by Wiese, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.

            Councilor requests included:  Schacher will not be at the June meeting; Lyon requested enforcement of the noise ordinance with regard to motorcycles, especially in the evening; Degner reported on the Catfish Committee request to extend the wall of the Veteran’s Park shelter in order to install an additional refrigerator, Degner will install the block and expenses will be paid with the Catfish Days funds.

            At 8:20 p.m., Mayor Degner called for adjournment, with Hoffman motioning for adjournment, second by Lyon, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.  The next regular city council meeting will be held Monday, June 13, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.       

                                                                                                                                                  Respectfully Submitted by

                                                                                    Wendy Pederson, City Clerk/Treasurer