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REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, January 23, 2017 6:00PM MINUTES 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. Members present: Steve Heinen, Ellen Thronson, and Nick Sauer. Others present: Ross Olson, City Administrator, Todd Schultz, Community Development Director,Terry Wotzka, City Engineer, Chad Staul, City Attorney, Craig Nelson, Utilities Director, and Dana Furman, Administrative Services Coordinator 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested to add Approve Attendance to the 2017 MN State Fire Officer’s School as agenda item 9-L. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 1-09-17 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the 1-09- 17 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communication NONE 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant Purpose Sauk Rapids Softball, Inc. To Consider a Request for an On-Sale 3.2 Beer Li- cense for Sauk Rapids Softball, Inc. Located at 40 10th Street S (Bob Cross Park) for the Months of April through October of 2017 1. 1. Open Public Hearing Ross Olson noted that Sauk Rapids Softball, Inc. has once again applied for a 3.2 On-Sale Beer License for the months of April through October of 2017. Olson stated that all necessary documents and fees have been received. The Applicant will be required to submit a Certificate of Liquor Liability Insurance prior to the start of liquor sales. Olson said that staff conducted and approved all necessary background checks. Staff is recommending approval and adoption of the resolution approving this On-Sale 3.2 Beer License.

2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action

1-23-2017 Page 1 Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve and adopt the resolution approving an On-Sale 3.2 Beer License for the license period of April 21, 2017 through Oc- tober 24, 2017 for Sauk Rapids Softball Inc. contingent upon a Certificate of Liquor Liability insurance being submitted prior to liquor sales. Motion carried unanimously.

9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Rinke Noonan 2017 Legal Rates B. Authorize Detailed Estimate for the Potential Undergrounding of Power Lines for the Second Avenue Reconstruction Project C. Approve Personnel Policy Updates D. Approve Three Year Contract with AFSCME Local 748 and Authorize Administration/Mayor to Execute Agreement Memorializing Contract Modification E. Approve Three Year Contract with LELS Local 366 and Authorize Administration /Mayor to Execute Agreement Memorializing Contract Modification F. Approve Moving to an Open Book Property Value Review G. Approve Paying for Food Fest Electrical Inspection and Sanitation Fees H. Approve Rapids River Food Fest Contributions for 2017 I. Approve Meadow Creek Developers Agreement J. Accept Donations for the Sauk Rapids Police Canine Program K. Approve 2017 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses L. Approve Attendance to the 2017 MN State Fire Officer’s School Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve agenda items 9A-9L. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda NONE

11. Other Staff Items A. APO Newsletter Request Ross Olson discussed how the City has partnered with Rengel Printing Company to produce its City newsletters. Olson noted that this new partnership will provide residents with a booklet style newsletter with colored glossy photos and advertising from various local businesses. He noted that this newsletter will no longer be printed and distributed at government expense.

Olson noted that he was recently contacted by the Area Planning Organization to see if the City would allow the APO to use a ½ page of newsletter space, at no charge. The request is an attempt for the APO to gather input from Sauk Rapids residents about transportation needs for long range planning. Olson said that he discussed this request with Dana Furman who is the staff person responsible for designing, organizing, and collecting material for the newsletter. Olson said that staff did not see any concern with the APO’s request.

The City Council agreed by consensus to allow the APO to use a ½ page of the upcoming newsletter. B. 1-31-17 St. Cloud Area Joint Cities Meeting Olson noted that the January 31st St. Cloud Area Joint Cities meeting likely will be cancelled. He said that if things change and a decision is made to have the meeting, an agenda will be sent out to the Council. The City of St. Cloud is in charge of hosting the next meeting and the plan is that there will be some sort of update on the Waster Water Treatment Plant the next time that the group meets. C. City Council Vacancy Update Ross Olson stated that nine people applied for the open City Council seat. The City Council reduced that number to five people to be invited in for interviews. Olson noted the five people selected to be interviewd for the open seat on the City Council, which were: Merle Gales, Joe Foster, Bill Bard, Tim Wilcox, and Jason Ellering

1-23-2017 Page 2 Olson said that the five people selected to be interviewed will be contacted with their assigned interview time.

Mayor Hunstiger said that he would like to target appointing someone to fill this vacancy at the February 13th City Council meeting.

Olson said that staff will work on getting an interview date selected based on Council availability.

12. Other Council Items and Communications A. New City Attorney Mayor Hunstiger introduced Chad Staul as the new City Attorney from the law firm of Rinke Noonan.

Chad Staul introduced himself and provided a brief background on his former work experience. Staul focuses on employment law. He noted that he is looking forward to working with the City of Sauk Rapids.

Mayor Hunstiger welcomed Staul to the City of Sauk Rapids. 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m. Respectfully Submitted,

Dana Furman, Administrative Services Coordinator

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