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Faribault City Council Minutes
Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, October 11, 2011
1. Call to Order
1.A. Roll Call
Mayor Jasinski called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Faribault
City Hall. Council members present included Duchene, Johnson, King, Miller, Underdahl, Voracek,
and Mayor Jasinski. City staff present included Administrator Chuck Whiting, Deputy City
Administrator/Finance Director Terry Berg, Planning Coordinator Greg Kruschke, Director of Public
Works/City Engineer Tim Murray, and Deputy City Clerk Lorri Smith.
1.B. Waive Rule Six of the Council Rules of Business and add item 3O.
Motion by Council Member Miller, seconded by Council Member Underdahl, carried
unanimously, to waive rule six of the Council Rules of Business and add item 3O to the agenda,
and move item 5B to 6C.
1.C. Presentation of proclamation naming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Jasinski presented a proclamation to Greg Kruschke, Planning Coordinator, and Tom
Spooner, a member of the Planning Commission, naming October as Community Planning Month.
2. Approve Council minutes
Motion by Council Member Miller, seconded by Council Member Voracek, carried unanimously, to
approve the minutes of the September 27, 2011 regular City Council meeting as presented.
3. Routine Business
Council Member King thanked the organizations who have made donations to the Fire
Department.
Motion by Council Member Duchene, seconded by Council Member Johnson, carried
unanimously, to approve items 3A – 3O.
A.
Approve list of bills to be paid in the amount of $ 1,059,271.85
B.
Approve Resolution 2011-179 Accept Donation from Agstar Financial Services and the Rural Fire
Protection Association to Fire Department
C.
Approve Resolution 2011-180 Accept Donation from Genesis of MN to Fire Department
D.
Approve Resolution 2011-181 Accept Donation from Ronald Pirkl to Fire Department
E.
Approve Resolution 2011-182 Accept Donation from Curt’s Truck and Diesel Services to Fire
Department
F.
Approve Resolution 2011-183 Authorization to Apply for Minnesota Trail Legacy Grant
G.
Approve Resolution 2011-184 Authorize Application for MN Local Trail Connections Grant
H.
Approve Resolution 2011-185 Authorization to Execute Minnesota Department of Transportation
Grant Agreement for Airport Maintenance and Operation
I.
Approve Change Order #1 for Buckham Memorial Library HVAC Systems Replacement
J.
Approve Payment #1 Buckham Memorial Library HVAC Systems Replacement
K.
Approve Pay Request #1 for the 2011 Hangar Area Improvements
L.
Approve Pay Request #1 for the 2011 Runway 1-19 Construction
M.
Approve Pay Estimate #2 for TH 21/TH 3 Intersection/Trail Improvements–Contract 2010-06
N.
Approve Pay Estimate #1 for Lift Station #4 Replacement – Contract 2011-06
O.
Approve Exempt Gambling Permit for Knights of Columbus Council 1516 for 11/20/2011
4. Requests to be Heard
4.A. Citizen Comment Period
Ken Lake, 1732 4th St NW – resides next to Basher’s, showed pictures of the rocks installed by
Jerry Kes on Basher’s property in the southeast corner, stated this is not what was intended for the
landscaping required for this area, showed pictures of the trash enclosure recently built but not
being used for trash, asked Council to take action on noncompliance of the Conditional Use Permit.
The Council members directed city staff to work with the Jerry Kes of Bashers and to place this
on a future meeting agenda for discussion.
5. Public Hearings
5.A. Ordinance 2011-17 Amending Appendix B of the City Code Regarding Variance
Language, first reading
Motion by Council Member Miller, seconded by Council Member Johnson, carried unanimously,
to open the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Greg Kruschke, Planning Coordinator, presented Ordinance 2011-17 for first reading, amending
Appendix B of the City Code regarding variance language. The proposed amendments will bring the
City Code up to date with recent changes to Minnesota State Statutes regarding variances.
Amendments include a change to the definition of a variance, findings for granting a variance, and
amendments to the sign ordinance and the Historic Preservation District.
One amendment changes the terminology from “hardship” to “practical difficulty”. A provision is
included that relates to conditions placed on a variance being directly related to the variance being
considered. Language is also being added stating a variance needs to be in compliance with the
City’s Comprehensive Plan.
No one from the public wished to be heard on this item.
Motion by Council member King, seconded by Council Member Duchene, carried unanimously,
to close the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Underdahl, seconded by Council Member Duchene, carried
unanimously, to approve Ordinance 2011-17 Amending Appendix B of the City Code Regarding
Variance Language, on first reading, and to set the second reading for October 25, 2011. Roll call
vote: Aye-Duchene, Johnson, King, Miller, Underdahl, Voracek, Mayor Jasinski. Nay-None.
5.B. Item moved to 6C.
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5.C. Resolution 2011-186 Adopting Special Assessments for Northern Sanitary Sewer
Improvements – Phase 3
Motion by Council Member Duchene, seconded by Council Member Voracek, carried
unanimously, to open the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Terry Berg, Deputy City Administrator/Finance Director, presented Resolution 2011-186,
adopting special assessments for phase 3 of the Northern Sanitary Sewer Improvements. The
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project consisted of the extension of sanitary sewer from the corner of T.H. 3 / 2 Avenue NW to
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28 Street NW to the west side of the intersection of 30 Street NW and Industrial Drive, lift station
removal, roadway reconstruction and related improvements. The special assessments total
$4,365.00 per lot for sanitary sewer services. In addition to special assessments, funding will come
from the Sanitary Sewer Fund.
No one from the public wished to be heard on this item.
Motion by Council member Duchene, seconded by Council Member Miller, carried unanimously,
to close the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Voracek, seconded by Council Member Miller, carried unanimously,
to approve Resolution 2011-186 Adopting Special Assessments for Northern Sanitary Sewer
Improvements – Phase 3.
6. Items for Discussion
6.A. Resolution 2011-038 Order Improvements, Approve Plans and Specifications, and
Establish Bid Date for RBNC Well Closure
Tim Murray, Public Works Director/City Engineer, presented Resolution 2011-038, ordering
improvements, approving plans and specifications, and establishing the bid date for the River Bend
Nature Center Well Closure. A deep well exists on River Bend Nature Center property that was
taken out of service in 1965. The well was not abandoned in a manner that meets current
standards. This is part of the City’s Wellhead Protection Plan efforts to protect our source water
supply. The total estimated cost of the project was $75,000. Costs that are not covered by the
grant will be paid for out of the Water Utility Fund.
No one from the public wished to be heard on this item.
Motion by Council Member Voracek, seconded by Council Member Underdahl, carried
unanimously, to approve Resolution 2011-038 Order Improvements, Approve Plans and
Specifications, and Establish Bid Date for RBNC Well Closure.
6.B. General Affair Committee
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1. Resolution 2011-187 Authorizing Installation of 15-minute Parking Sign on 3
Street NW and Neighborhood Watch Signs on Kingswood Crescent
Tim Murray presented Resolution 2011-187, authorizing the installation of one 15-minute
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parking sign on 3 Street NW and neighborhood watch signs on Kingswood Crescent. The General
Affairs Committee is recommending the approval of these requests.
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Upon a question from Council Member Underdahl, Council Member Miller clarified that although
staff recommended no 15 minute parking signs be placed in this location, the committee members
felt this would be good for the pawn shop’s business clientele.
No one from the public wished to be heard on this item.
Motion by Council Member Duchene, seconded by Council Member Johnson, carried
unanimously, to approve Resolution 2011-187 Authorize Installation of one 15-minute Parking Sign
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on 3 Street NW and Neighborhood Watch Signs on Kingswood Crescent.
6.C. Ordinance 2011-18 Amend Chapters 3, 4, and 5, of the City Charter, first reading
City Administrator Chuck Whiting presented Ordinance 2011-18 for first reading, amending
Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of the City Charter. The Charter Commission unanimously voted in favor of
moving these changes forward to the City Council. The changes clarify and bring up to date
Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of the Charter with Minnesota state law. Other significant changes include
allowing ordinances to be read at special or emergency meetings of the council, allowing
ordinances to become effective upon publication, allowing for the publication of summary
ordinances, allowing for the passage of ordinances and resolutions by a majority of the members of
the council present at the meeting.
Motion by Council Member Underdahl, seconded by Council Member Miller, carried
unanimously, to approve Ordinance 2011-18 Amend Chapter 3, 4, and 5 of the City Charter on first
reading, and to set the second reading for October 25, 2011. Roll call vote: Aye-Duchene,
Johnson, King, Miller, Underdahl, Voracek, Mayor Jasinski. Nay-None.
7. Bids
7.A. Resolution 2011-188 Accept Bids for River Bend Nature Center Well Closure
Tim Murray presented Resolution 2011-188, accepting bids for the closure of an abandoned
well on River Bend Nature Center property. Bids were received as follows: Keys Well Drilling -
$64,000.00; Thein Well Co. - $106,200.00.
It was noted this project will be funded through a $10,000 grant received from the Minnesota
Department of Health. The remainder of the costs will be funded from the Water Utility Fund. The
project will be completed this fall.
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Duchene, carried unanimously,
to approve Resolution 2011-188 Accept Bids for River Bend Nature Center Well Closure and award
the project to Keys Well Drilling in the amount of $ 64,000.00.
8. Announcements
Mayor Jasinski announced Fire Prevention Week from October 9-15, 2011. The Fire
Department will be hosting an open house on Saturday, October 15, 2011.
Council Member Voracek announced that on Saturday, October 15, 2011, the Downtown Fall
Festival & Chili Contest is taking place along Central Avenue.
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9. Adjournment
Motion by Council Member Miller, seconded by Council Member Underdahl, carried
unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lorri Smith, Deputy City Clerk
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