Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

AUGUST 4, 2010

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

ABSENT:  Rick Voshart

OTHERS PRESENT:  Sharon Ropes, Dave Brickman, Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 7, 2010 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

          SENATOR SHARON ROPES presented council with information about the state budget and answered questions asked by council and those present.

          DAVE BRICKMAN presented council with information on banners that the Brownsville Lions would like to purchase for the city.  A banner design contest will be held by the Lions.  After some discussion council approved said banners and thanked Dave and the Lions Club.

OLD BUSINESS:  A discussion was held concerning the weeds on the Grossell property located on 2^nd Street.  Council directed City Clerk Mike Moriarty to send a letter to Nathan Grossell concerning this matter.

NEW BUSINESS:

          MIKE MORIARTY presented council with a 15 year franchise renewal from ACE Telephone.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE SAID FRANCHISE RENEWAL FOR 15 YEARS.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

          A discussion was held concerning several locations within the city that have exposed/dangling cable owned by Mediacom that have to be taken care of.  Council directed Mike Moriarty to contact Mediacom concerning said matter.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:      RON CORDES reported the following:

                   _ still having problems with Winona Controls meter, Tim Serres will call Adam Augedahl at Winona Controls

-6^th & Clay Street is repaired

-generator at sewer plant has been repaired

- Cork Hollow Road is repaired

-ballpark is still a mess on Saturday mornings

FIRE DEPARTMENT:  GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                   -Graf Electric is in the process of repairing the siren by the sewer plant

                   -Dave Guckelberger & Val Green will be taking CPR instructor training

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:50 PM, A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 1^st day of September, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

JULY 7, 2010

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville city Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

OTHERS PRESENT:  Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 2, 2010 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: 

        At this time Gary Schulze was installed as a council member to fill the position vacated by Craig Steger until a new council member is elected in the November General Election.

OLD BUSINESS:

        A new Clothes Dryer has been purchased and the water softener repaired at the Bluffview Manor.

        The automatic door opener has been installed at the community center.

        New automatic towel dispensers have been installed at the community center and the ball park.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

        RON CORDES reported the following:

-    The new meter has been installed at the sewer plant

-    Would like to purchase reground blacktop for Cork Hollow Rd

-    The ballpark is a mess after Friday night Co-Ed league

Council directed Ron to go ahead with blacktop for Cork Hollow Rd.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:  NO REPORT

CLERK:

        MIKE MORIARTY reported the following:

                -Doug Woodard would like to replace awning over steps on the south side of his house.  Council granted request.

                -Presented a request from Top of the Rock for 2:00 a.m. liquor license.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO GRANT 2:00 A.M. CLOSING TIME FOR THE TOP OF THE ROCK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING                                                 8:00 P.M.

At this time a public hearing was held at the request of the Brownsville City Council for the purpose of setting the Sewer Operations Budget and to establish sewer user fees for the year beginning July 1, 2010.  AFTER REVIEWING THE PROPOSED SEWER BUDGET A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE OPERATIONS BUDGET AT $45,839.13 AND TO LEAVE THE SEWER USER RATES FOR THE COMING YEAR AT $16.00 PER MONTH, AND APPROVE  SEWER CAPITAL BUDGET AT $63,580.00 AND $20.00  PER MONTH.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:15 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 4^th day of August, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

JUNE 2, 2010

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

OTHERS PRESENT: Donna Shuda, Jean Kreutzer,  Tom Danielson, Gary Meiners, Barb Hurley, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 5, 2010 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

          DONNA SHUDA & JEAN KREUTZER informed council that the clothes dryer at the Bluffview Manor is not working.  Council decided to purchase a new dryer.

          BARB HURLEY asked council if the community center gym could be used on August 7^th for the Skinner family benefit.  Council granted request.

          TOM DANIELSON presented council with an overview of the city insurance coverage.

OLD BUSINESS:  A discussion was held on purchasing motion activated towel dispensers.  After some discussion council directed Maureen Meiners to order 10 dispensers from Schilling Paper Co. at $12.00 each.

Council discussed the water ponding near 8^th & Adams Streets.

NEW BUSINESS:

          COUNCIL directed Maureen Meiners to send thank you cards to Rick Denstad, John Abnet and Ron Konkel for donations given to the City.

COUNCIL read a letter of resignation from Marg Cordes.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF MARG CORDES AS COMMUNITY CENTER CUSTODIAN WITH A THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD JOB OF CLEANING THE COMMUNITY CENTER.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO GRANT A BUILDING PERMIT TO DAN MORIARTY TO REPLACE IN SAME LOCATION WITH SAME VARIANCE FROM 4^TH STREET AND ALLEY IN BLOCK THE GARAGE DESTROYED BY FIRE AT HIS RESIDENCE ON CLAY STREET.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

COUNCIL reviewed and discussed a proposed cleaning contract from Service Master for cleaning the community center.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE CLEANING CONTRACT PRESENTED BY SERVICE MASTER.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

          RON CORDES reported the following:

                   -new meter for sewer plant has been ordered by Winona Controls

                   -new street sign at Bennett & Seventh has been installed

                   -tree stumps at comm. center have been ground & area is reseeded 

                   -there has been a lot of garbage left on ground after Friday night

                     Co-Ed softball games

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

          GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                   -fire department physicals have been completed for the year

                   -old air packs and tanks will be sold

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVEIWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:30 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 7^th day of July, 2010:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

MAY 5, 2010

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT:  Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT:  Bill Fitzpatrick, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 7, 2010 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:  COUNCIL read a letter of resignation from Craig Steger from the City Council.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF CRAIG STEGER FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.  A discussion was held on whether to fill the vacant council seat or have the position remain vacant.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPOINT GARY SCHULZE TO FILL OUT THE VACANT COUNCIL SEAT FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 2011.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #01-5-10 APPROVING A TWO YEAR GAMBLING PERMIT FOR THE CALEDONIA SNO GOPHERS.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO RENEW THE LEASE FOR THE CITY PARK FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $52.00 PER YEAR FOR FIVE YEARS.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING                                                 7:30 P.M.

AT THIS TIME A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AT THE REQUEST OF WILLIAM AND ANN FITZPATRICK, 807 ADAMS STREET, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING PUBLIC COMMENT ON THEIR REQUEST FOR A TEN FOOT SETBACK VARIANCE FROM 9^TH STREET AND A FIVE FOOT SETBACK VARIANCE FROM THE ALLEY IN BLOCK K IN THE THOMPSON CO. ADDITION OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE (#R20.0197.000).  HAVING RECEIVED NO OBJECTIONS, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO GRANT VARIANCE REQUEST.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held concerning the problem with water ponding near the Fitzpatrick, Ideker and Holzwarth properties on Adams Street.  Council agreed to look into said area and discuss at June council meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS: 

RON CORDES reported the following:

                -Cork Hollow Rd needs drainage ditch

-would like to order cold mix

                -tree stumps will be ground out next week from community center

                -street sign at Bennett & Seventh has been stolen

                -information on the Kwik Trip

Council discussed Cork Hollow Road and decided to dig drainage ditches on both sides of said road.  Council directed Ron to order and install new street sign to replace the one stolen from the corner of 7^th and Bennett Street.  Council directed Ron to order a load of lime for the ballpark.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:  NO REPORT

CITY COUNCIL:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE A LAND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR LOT 1 BLOCK 20 CHARLES BROWN ADDITION BETWEEN THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE AND TIM SERRES.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.  A copy of lease is on file in the city clerk’s office.

MAYOR SERRES read a letter from Marg Cordes asking if she could dispose of non working roasters, old glasses and coffee cups in the community center kitchen.  Council decided to contact VFW before throwing out said items.

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:45 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 2^nd day of June, 2010:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

APRIL 7, 2010

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT: Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT:  Jeff LeJeune, Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 3, 2010 COUNCIL MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSAHRT, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:  JEFF LEJEUNE relayed information to the council concerning the proposed sound baffles for the community center gym.  He agreed to check with Crescent Printing and arrange for an inspection visit.

OLD BUSINESS: A discussion was held concerning the sewer line problem at the Roger Doering property on North 7^th Street.

NEW BUSINESS:  JOE SERRES informed council of a request he received from Brownsville Township Board to hold their meetings at the community center.  After some discussion council agreed to allow board to hold meetings in the council room at a cost of $40.00 per meeting.

MIKE MORIARTY read a request from Bill and Ann Fitzpatrick for a variance to build a garage.  A public hearing will be held at the May 5, 2010 council meeting for said request before a public hearing is scheduled.

A request was also made by Jim Mann for a variance to build a lean to near the alley by his garage.  After some discussion council decided to talk with Jim about said request.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #04-07-2010-01, TO WAIVE THE MONETARY LIMITS ON TORT LIABILITY FOR THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO INCLUDE ON/OFF SALE LIQUOR AND SUNDAY LIQUOR  AND ON/OFF SALE BEER TO BISSEN’S TAVERN FOR THE YEAR 2010.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO INCLUDE ON/OFF SALE LIQUOR AND SUNDAY LIQUOR AND ON/OFF SALE BEER TO SAXON HALL FOR THE YEAR 2010.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO INCLUDE ON/OFF SALE LIQUOR AND SUNDAY LIQUOR AND ON/OFF SALE BEER TO CARLON’S TOP OF THE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 2010.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:  RON CORDES reported the following:

        -the new lawn mower is in

        -received 2 price quotes for tree removal at community center

        Mike Rogich-$700.00; Howie Lampert - $500.00

Council directed Ron to contact Howie Lampert for said tree removal.

        -lights have been replaced and fans cleaned in the gym

        -brush pile needs to be burned soon

FIRE DEPARTMENT:  GARY MEINERS reported the following:

        -the chains are ready to be installed on fire trucks

        -the Brownsville Lions donated $2,000.00 to the fire department for the purchase of new pagers

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVEIWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:20 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 5^th day of May, 2010:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

MARCH 3, 2010

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT: Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT:  Kurt Kuhlers, Jody Sonsalla, GaryMeiners, Jean See, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 3, 2010 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

KURT KUHLERS, presented council with information on a new solar powered weather alert siren for the city.  Said siren would be paid for through a grant presented to Houston County.  The city would be responsible for maintenance of said siren once it is installed.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO ACCEPT WEATHER ALERT SIREN AGREEMENT.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

JEAN SEE presented council with an update on the community rummage sale she is planning.  The date will be April 24, 2010; proceeds will be split between Brownsville Green and the Summer Rec Program.

JODY SONSALLA presented council with information on acoustical baffles for the gym.  After some discussion council asked to see said product installed in an area similar to the community center gym and to hear comments from customers about product.  Jody agreed to provide information as requested by the Council.  The matter was tabled until further information is available.

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

        Council discussed the Summer Rec program Council instructed Clerk to contact those who worked over the last two years and see if they wished to return this summer.  The City Council also agreed to scale back the program from last year due to the reduction in State Local Government Aid.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

        RON CORDES reported the following:

-Winona Controls is still working on meter at sewer   plant

-presented a quote for the purchase of a new lawn mower

-the lights in the community center gym will be replaced on Friday of this week

-would like council to check on the health of the trees at the community center

-reminded council of purchasing a used truck for the maintenance department

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A LAWN MOWER FROM AL’S SMALL ENGINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,495.18 PLUS THE TRADE IN OF THE OLD MOWER.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

        GARY MEINERS reported the following:     

        -the cost for having chains installed on 3 fire trucks would be approximately $4,365.00

-the fire department received a grant and will be using it to purchase new hose

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:45 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 7^th day of April, 2010:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT:  Ron Cordes, Jeff LeJeune, Gary Meiners, Scott Yeiter, Doug Ely, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 6, 2010 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:  SCOTT YEITER presented council with information concerning the government mandated digital radio system.  Houston County will pay for the pagers with the help of a grant.   A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED CONVERSION.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:  MIKE MORIARTY informed council that the city has received a state grant in the amount of $2,400.00 to install handicap accessible automatic door openers on front doors of community center.  The grant is to improve voter accessibility to poling places.  The Brownsville Lions are also contributing to the total cost of the project.

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEAPARTMENT:  RON CORDES reported the following:

          -meter at sewer plant is still not working properly, Winona Controls is working to correct the problem

          -lights in community center gym need to be replaced, the cost to rent a lift would be $50.00 per day

          -he would like to purchase stainless steel chain for lift stations

FIRE DEPARTMENT:  GARY MEINERS reported the following:

          -would like to purchase chains for fire trucks

          -fire extinguishers have been serviced for fire station

          -would like to have the warning siren sounded everyday at noon

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:25 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

AT 8:30 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS BEGAN THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE CITY BOOKS.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 3^rd day of March, 2010:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council. 

JANUARY 6, 2010

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT:  Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 2, 2009 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

        COUNCIL discussed a potential request for a conditional use permit for Robert Burgmeier to raise his property out of the flood plain.  Council agreed to review the plan and request when it is presented.

        ROGER DOERING discussed with council the problems he is having with the sewer lines on his rental property located on North 7^th Street.  After discussing council decided to hire someone to snake a camera down the lines to locate the problem and then repair pipe if it is city responsibility.

OLD BUSINESS:

        Mike Moriarty read a letter which was sent to Nathan Grossell concerning the disrepair of his property located on 2^nd Street.  Council discussed said property.

        A letter from Doug Ely was read to council concerning new radio systems.  Council agreed to invite Mr. Ely to the February council meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:  Council approved a $60.00 Ad in the Caledonia Argus for the community center to be placed in their Bridal Preview  

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:  RON CORDES reported the following:

-sewer plant meter is installed

-is checking into salt/sand mix for next year

FIRE DEPARTMENT:  GARY MEINERS reported the following:

        -the doors are being painted for the fire truck

        -he ordered 4 pails of foam to replace those used on Dec. 15, 2009

At this time council discussed Wages and Appointments for the year 2010.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE WAGES AND APPOINTMENTS AS AGREED TO BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 2010.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.  A copy of wages and appointments is attached to these minutes.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER TO DESIGNATE MERCHANT’S BANK, LACRESCENT, MN AND THE 4M FUND AS DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY MONIES.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:30 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 3^rd day of February, 2010:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

DECEMBER 2, 2009

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT:  Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:  NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

          Council reviewed a copy of the community center rental agreement to be finalized at the January 6, 2010 council meeting.

          A discussion was held on the purchase and installation of the effluent meter at the sewer plant. Quotes were received from Servocal and Winona Controls.  After reviewing quotes  A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE FROM WINONA CONTROLS.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

          MIKE MORIARTY asked for council approval to have the city ordinances put on discs.  Council approved said request.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO APPROVE THE 2010 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET WITH EXPENDITURES OF $194,330.85.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

          City Clerk Mike Moriarty presented council with the 2010 levy for final approval.

          A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #12-02-09-01 SETTING THE FINAL LEVY FOR THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE FOR THE YEAR 2010 IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,980.00.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

          RON CORDES reported the following:

-    Tanks and 3 lift stations have been pumped

-    Switch for sander has been repaired

-    Brush is cut on Cork Hollow Road

-    The Grossell property is in disrepair

Council discussed the Grossell property possibly becoming a safety hazard and directed City Clerk Mike Moriarty to draft a letter to Nathan Grossell concerning said concerns.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

          GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                   -the 2010 calendars will be sent next week

                   -total calls for 2009 was 29 to date, (6 fire and 23 first responder)

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 7:55 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 6^th day of January, 2010:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 p.m.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Rick Voshart, Craig Steger.

OTHERS PRESENT:  Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 7, 2009 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

          Council reviewed and discussed the installation of walk through inserts for bathtubs as requested by a resident of the Bluffview Manor.  The cost would be $795.00 per unit installed.  After some discussion council agreed to the city paying up to $300.00 per unit with the tenant paying the remaining $495.00.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, FOR THE CITY TO CONTRIBUTE UP TO $300.00 PER UNIT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE WALK THROUGH BATHTUB INSERTS AT THE BLUFFVIEW MANOR WITH THE TENANT PAYING THE REMAINING $495.00 IF THEY WISH TO HAVE SAID INSERT INSTALLED.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

          Council discussed the purchase of a used truck for the maintenance department.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO INCREASE THE TRUCK BID FROM $1,800.00 TO $2,300.00.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

          RICK VOSHART presented council with a request from Amanda Kohlmeier concerning the possibility of having a Friday night Co-Ed softball league in Brownsville.  She would like to know the cost to rent the field.  A discussion was held by council with rates suggested at $30.00 per hour for lights and $25.00 for the use of the concession stand. Council will set final use rates at January 2010 meeting. Rick will contact Amanda and report back at the December council meeting.

          COUNCIL directed City Clerk Mike Moriarty to send a thank you to Royal Sonsalla for completing the installation of the Welcome to Brownsville sign as his Eagle Scout project.

          City Clerk Mike Moriarty presented council with a list of unpaid sewer user fees.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO CERTIFY THE UNPAID SEWER USER FEES WITH COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION WITH 2010 PROPERTY TAX.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

          RON CORDES reported the following:

                   -drain field pipe coverings are in place at the sewer plant

                   -tanks will be pumped tomorrow weather permitting

                   -has not heard back from Winona Controls about meter but will check and

                   Have information at the December meeting 

FIRE DEPARTMENT:      

          GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                   -problems with shut off valve at well

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:15 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 2^nd day of December, 2009:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

OCTOBER 7, 2009

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT:  Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

OLD BUSINESS:

        Council discussed the fill being placed on the Jessie LeJeune property, and agreed to permit the fill placement with proper drainage in place for adjacent property.

NEW BUSINESS:

        A discussion was held concerning a request from Donna Shuda and Angela Wernet of the Bluffview Manor to have bathtub conversions in their apartments.  Council discussed several options.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO TABLE A DECISION UNTIL THE NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETING WHEN MORE INFORMATION WILL BE PRESENTED.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR.  MOTION CARRIED.

City Clerk Mike Moriarty presented council with Resolution # 107091, authorizing the City Council to apply for a grant for the purpose of improving access to polling places.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE GRANT RESOLUTION #107091.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. (Complete copy of resolution available at city clerk’s office).

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:  RON CORDES reported the following:

        -vehicles are ready for winter

        -put shelves up in maintenance shop

        -received a quote of $2,500.00 for an effluent flow meter

Council suggested Ron contact Winona Controls for a quote and contact the Hokah sewer operator for information.

        -would like to purchase drain field covers for the sewer plant at a cost of approximately $4,100.00.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE SAID PURCHASE OF DRAIN FIELD COVERS AT A COST OF $4,100.00.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held by council concerning the purchase of a used truck for the maintenance department for errands such as taking samples to Davy Laboratories. 

Council directed Ron to keep a record of his mileage for reimbursement until a truck can be purchased.

A MOTION WAS MADE RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE SPENDING $1,800.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A USED TRUCK FOR THE CITY MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:  NO REPORT

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:00 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 4^th day of November, 2009:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

September 2, 2009

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Acting Mayor Rick Voshart at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Chris Dvorak

ABSENT:  Tim Serres, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT:  Dave Brickman, Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 5, 2009 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR.  MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:  DAVE BRICKMAN, representing the Brownsville Lions Club, asked for council approval for the Lions Club to remodel the old bathrooms at the ballpark into a storage building.   A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE SAID PROJECT.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A suggestion was made that cement be poured between the concession stand and the new bathrooms for ease of access to bathrooms.

OLD BUSINESS: 

 A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR JIM HURLEY TO CLEAN UP MUDSLIDE DAMAGE ON HIS PROPERTY.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

RON CORDES reported the following:

          -tree stumps have been removed from cc lot

          - purchased a drill/sawzall

          -made a new sandbox at ballpark playground

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

          GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                   -well is finished, valve installed

                   -warning siren is working

After reviewing the proposed 2010 city budget as presented by the city clerk, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED LEVY IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,980.00.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.  Proposed 2010 levy will be sent to the Houston County Auditor before September 15, 2009.

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BYJOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:10 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO ADOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 7^th day of October, 2009

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the City of Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

AUGUST 5, 2009

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT:  Ron Cordes, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  At this time the council reviewed the minutes from the July 1, 2009 meeting.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:  NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

          CHRIS DVORAK relayed to council a call he received from a city resident concerning the proposed Brownsville sign on the west entrance.   To date council has not received a detailed plan for said sign.  Council directed Mike Moriarty to contact Royal Sonsalla about submitting a detailed plan for the sign.

NEW BUSINESS:

          RON CORDES suggested adding a cleaning deposit to the community center rent contract.

          Council directed City Clerk to make revisions to community center rent contract and present to council before January 2010 meeting.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:  RON CORDES reported the following:

                   -tree stumps have been removed from community center lot

                   -valve has been replaced at sewer plant

                   -grass is growing on N 2^nd Street where it was reseeded

                   -would like to purchase cordless or electric drill for the maintenance    

                    Department, council approved purchase

                   -would like to re do roof on sand shed

                   -priced hot mix for Cork Hollow Rd

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

          GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                   -presented council with a quote for a new roof at the fire station

Council asked Ron Cordes to check with John & Casey Holzwarth to see if they wished to bid on roofing project, if not go ahead with roof on fire station only.

                   -department has received Jaws of Life

                   -discussed the siren installation

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVEIWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:30 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 2^nd day of September 2009:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the City of Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the

State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

July 1, 2009

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT:  Kemper Cowgill, Jim Willemssen, Gary Meiners, Royall Sonsalla, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  At this time the council reviewed the minutes from the June 6^, 2009 meeting.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

        ROYALL SONSALLA addressed the council with his proposed Eagle Scout project.  He would like to replace the Brownsville sign on the west entrance to the city.  The sign would be approximately 6’x8’.  The base would be 8’ and he would like to do some landscaping below proposed sign.  After some discussion council approved said project and asked Royall to present council with a detailed plan at the next council meeting.

        JIM WILLEMSSEN asked council if the fire department would be able to use the shared well on the south end of Harbor Lights Addition.  The department will not be using the well.  Tim Serres suggested the well be capped.

        The weeds on Lot #11 have not been cleaned up yet.  Council directed Ron Cordes to clean said lot and city will send bill to owner.

        A discussion was held concerning the emergency road to Harbor Lights.

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE 2:00 A.M. CLOSING FOR THE TOP OF THE ROCK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING                                                         8:00 P.M.

At this time a Public Hearing was held at the request of the Brownsville City Council for the purpose of setting the Sewer Operations Budget and to establish sewer user fees for the year beginning July 1, 2009.  AFTER REVIEWING THE PROPOSED SEWER BUDGET A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO LEAVE THE SEWER USER RATES FOR THE COMING YEAR AT $16.00 PER MONTH FOR SEWER OPERATIONS AND $20.00 PER MONTH FOR DEBT SERVICE.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION # 7-1-2009-1, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $40,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE SEWER DEBT FUND TO PUT THE FUND IN A POSITIVE POSITION TO BEGIN THE FISCAL YEAR.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. (RESOLUTION ATTACHED)

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

        RON CORDES reported the following:

                        -the valve is being installed at sewer plant

                        -grass has been reseeded on N. 2^nd street

                        -old bathroom roof at ballpark needs to be replaced

                        -tree stumps near community center should be removed

Council directed Ron to go ahead and have stumps removed, cost will be approximately $50.00 to $75.00 each.

A discussion was held concerning the run off near the Keefe property on N. 2^nd Street.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

        GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                -the valve for the well is ready to be installed

        A discussion was held concerning the installation of the siren.

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:30 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 5^th day of August, 2009:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

JUNE 3, 2009

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  JOE SERRES, RICK VOSHART, TIM SERRES, CHRIS DVORAK, CRAIG STEGER

OTHERS PRESENT:  Steve Serres, Ron Cordes, Tom Danielson, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 6, 2009 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

          TOM DANIELSON presented council with an overview of city insurance coverage for the year 2009.

          PUBLIC HEARING                                                     7:30 P.M.

At this time a Public Hearing was held at the request of Steve and Kristine Serres for the purpose of hearing public comment on their request for an 8 foot setback variance from Adams Street.  The variance is necessary to accommodate the proposed construction of a wood deck on their property.   A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE SAID REQUEST.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:

          A discussion was held concerning the installation of the siren.

NEW BUSINESS:

          A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF RON CORDES FOR THE FULL TIME CITY MAINTENANCE POSITION.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

          A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF CASEY HOLZWARTH FOR THE PART TIME BLUFFVIEW MANOR MAINTENANCE POSITION.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

          RON CORDES reported the following:

                   -valve needs to be replaced soon at sewer plant

                   -work has begun to reseed on North 2^nd Street

                   -roof needs to be repaired on old bathrooms at ballpark

                   -Gene Keehn would like stop sign removed near his residence

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

          GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                   -butterfly valve needs to be installed for fire dept. pumping

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:50 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 1^st day of July, 2009:

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COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Craig Steger

ABSENT:  Chris Dvorak

OTHERS PRESENT:  Chuck LeJeune, Gary Meiners, Ron Cordes, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 1, 2009 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

PUBLIC HEARING                                                 7:30 P.M.

        At this time a Public Hearing was held at the request of Chuck & Sue LeJeune for the purpose of hearing public comment on their request for a ten (10) foot setback variance from Benton Street.  The variance is necessary to accommodate the proposed construction of a garage on the property.  The property in question is located on Lot 3 & 4, of the Jobe Brown Addition of the City of Brownsville (#R20.0157.000).  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE SAID SETBACK VARIANCE. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.   A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:  Maureen Meiners reported to Council concerning the enforcement of a speed limit on Ramsey Street.  Houston County Law Enforcement can enforce a 30 MPH speed limit for the City of Brownsville. 

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #06-09-01, HOUSTON COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF SUMMER REC. EMPLOYEES CHRIS SUMMERS, MATT MITCHELL AND MICHELLE DOERING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

 RON CORDES reported the following:

        -valve at sewer plant needs to be repaired

        -acquired a price quote for sewer plant infiltration

        -presented a price quote from Al’s Small Engine for a chain saw

Council approved purchase of chain saw from Al’s.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

        -Tri-County Electric suggested splicing the lines for the siren rather than moving the existing pole.  A discussion was held concerning this matter.

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:25 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 3^rd Day of June, 2009:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

APRIL 1, 2009

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT:  Sue Furlong, Chelsey Lager, Pam Walhovd, Steve Lee, Jennifer Lee, Clint Rohrer, Gary Meiners, Dave Foellmi, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVEIWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 4, 2009 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

        SUE FURLONG, representing Twin Pines softball team inquired about the cost of using the lights at the ball park for league games.  After some discussion council decided the light meter should be read before and after usage to determine kilowatts used and bill teams for amount. 

        STEVE LEE explained to council that  grants are available for building a new fire station.  The grant comes out this summer and the building must be on city land.  A discussion was held concerning possible sites.  A suggestion was made to demolish the existing fire station and build on that site.  Another site suggested was near the sewer plant.  Steve will look over sites with contractors.

        CLINT ROHRER asked council if he could remove 4 trees bordering his property and the city alley.  Council gave Clint the ok to remove said trees.

        PAM WALHOVD requested 2 speed limit signs be installed on Ramsey Street.  Council directed Maureen Meiners to contact local law enforcement to see what speed limit could be enforced before signs are installed.

NEW BUSINESS:

        A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO BISSEN’S TAVERN FOR THE YEAR 2009.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.

        A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO TOP OF THE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 2009.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

        A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE TO SAXON HALL FOR THE YEAR 2009.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

        DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

                -started UV panel & it works fine

                -will remove plastic covering next week and switch to new field at

                  sewer plant    

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

        GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                -pumpers were tested yesterday and all passed

                -need new bottles for airpacks at a cost of $675.00 each

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:45 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 6^th day of May, 2009:

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Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

MARCH 4, 2009

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT:  Gary Meiners, Dave Foellmi, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 4, 2009 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:  NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO APPROVE CIGARETTE LICENSES FOR BISSEN’S TAVERN, TOP OF THE ROCK, AND SAXON HALL FOR THE YEAR 2009.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

        MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

                DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

                        -water is starting to clear up at sewer plant

                        -the slope near the Lietzau residence is staring to wash

Council read a retirement letter from Dave Foellmi.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ACCEPT THE RETIREMENT OF DAVE FOELLMI ON APRIL 30, 2009.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

        GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                -department has received FEMA grant airpacks

                -have not received turn out gear to date

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 7:45 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.   ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 1^st day of April, 2009:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

OTHERS PRESENT:  Dave Foellmi, Vince Spinner, Shawn Virock, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 7, 2009 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK WITH THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS: JOE SERRES – ABSENT, ADD JENNIFER LEE AS ASST. FIRST RESPONDER CHIEF.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

        VINCE SPINNER  asked council if he could use the community center for a bake/rummage sale in an effort to raise money for his upcoming People to People trip.  Council advised Vince that it must be open to all residents of Brownsville that wish to sell their items.  All items must be removed  when sale is finished.

OLD BUSINESS:

        Maureen Meiners reported on the cost of a change machine for the Bluffview Manor as per a request by Margie Rohrer.  The lowest quote was $500.00.  Council decided against purchasing said machine.  Quarters are available at the City Clerk’s office if needed.

NEW BUSINESS:

        AMANDA KOHLMEYER  requested the use of the softball field for their home games on Monday nights (Top of the Rock womens softball team).  Council approved said request at the established user fee.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

        DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

                -sand stock looks to be o.k. for the year

                -picked up chains for tractor

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

        A discussion was held on a bill from Clarey’s Safety Equipment.

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 7:40 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

AT THIS TIME MAYOR AND COUNCIL AUDITED CITY BOOKS.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 4^th Day of March, 2009:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

JANUARY 7, 2009

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

AT this time newly elected council member Craig Steger was sworn in.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Craig Steger

ABSENT: Joe Serres

OTHERS PRESENT:  Dave Foellmi, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  At this time council reviewed the minutes from the December 3, 2008 meeting.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.  

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE: Mike Moriarty read a letter from Vince Spinner requesting a monetary donation for a trip he will be taking this summer as a People to People Ambassador. 

          MARGIE ROHRER asked council if they would consider purchasing a coin change machine for the laundry room at the Bluffview Manor.  After some discussion council directed Maureen Meiners to check into the cost of said machine and report back at the February meeting.  Council informed Margie that she can purchase quarters at the City Clerk’s Office if needed.

NEW BUSINESS:

 AT THIS TIME A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #03-01-07-09 DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE MONIES.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.  (Resolution on file at the City Clerk’s Office)

AT THIS TIME COUNCIL SET THE WAGES AND APPOINTMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2009.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO APPROVE THE WAGES AND APPOINTMENTS AS AGREED TO BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 2009 AND FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL RATES FOR THE YEAR 2010.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. (See attached wages and appointments).

PUBLIC HEARING                                                               8:00 P.M.

          At this time a Public Hearing was held at the request of James Foellmi, 209 9^th Street for the purpose of hearing public comment on his request for a ten foot setback variance from the south property line located in the Thompson & Co. Addition to the City of Brownsville.  The variance is necessary to accommodate the proposed construction of a storage building on the property.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE SAID REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AN OPEN LEAN TO, NOT TO BE ENCLOSED BUILDING ON SAID PROPERTY.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

          A MOTION WAS MADE BY CRAIG STEGER, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

          DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

                   -problems with water quality at sewer plant

                   -ice problems at plant, covered cell with plastic to try to remedy

                   -half of sand has been used

          FIRE DEPARTMENT:

                   GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-requested DSL be installed at the Fire Station for the purpose of     mandatory on line reporting 

-update on siren

-no reimbursement to date for the Donald Keefe fire

          BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:45 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY CRAIG STEGER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 4^th day of February, 2009:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT:  Dan Uhl, Dave Foellmi Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 1, 2008 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:  DAN UHL updated council on the progress of the North 2^nd Street repair project.  A discussion was held on the deadline for completion and concerns over who is responsible if last seeding does not grow.  After some discussion council decided that McHugh must be responsible for the grass and sod to be established in the spring.  The city will not withhold part of payment for late finish. 

OLD BUSINESS: 

Several lettering samples were presented to the council for lettering the city truck.  After some discussion A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK TO HAVE TIM HEINTZ LETTER THE CITY TRUCK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

        A discussion was held concerning plumbing problems in one of the apartments at the Bluffview Manor.  After some discussion council decided to hire someone to scope the sewer line to see where the problem is.

MIKE MORIARTY informed council that the city received grant money from Houston County to help with the repair of North 2^nd Street.

NEW BUSINESS:

        MIKE MORIARTY presented council with the results from the 2008 City of Brownsville election.  (See attached certification).  A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO CERTIFY THE 2008 ELECTION RESULTS AS PRESENTED.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

Council discussed the use of the gym as a play area when the front room & kitchen are also being rented.  Council decided to leave as stated in the rental prices which states that the gym may be rented for $25.00 as a play area only with adult supervision.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

        DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

                -tests for the sewer plant have been good

                -UV panel is working well and needs to be cleaned often

                -ordered several loads of sand from the county

                -raked leaves and cut brush

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

        GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                -applied for a DNR grant

                -the department was awarded a $46,656.00 FEMA grant to                           

 purchase new air packs & turnout gear

        BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:20 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 3^rd day of December, 2008:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

OCTOBER 1, 2008

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT:   Mary Serres, Sarah Serres, Joe Serres, Steve Wiedman, Gary Meiners, Dave Foellmi, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVEIWED THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTIN CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

        MARY, SARAH  AND JOE SERRES representing the Brownsville Wildcats 4-H presented council with a banner made by the club asking that it could be displayed in the Community Center along with a bench painted by the club.  Council approved said request. 

        At this time six sealed bids were opened for the sale of the city maintenance truck.   The bid was awarded to the highest bid, Schroeder Landscaping in the amount of $6,700.00.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ACCEPT THE BID OF $6,700.00 FROM SCHROEDER LANDSCAPING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:  Council discussed North 2^nd Street project.

NEW BUSINESS:

        MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

                DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

                        -tanks will be pumped tomorrow

                        -effluent meter needs to be repaired

Gary Schulze asked Dave to remove roots and weeds from the ditch on the lower road before it freezes.

        FIRE DEPARTMENT:

                GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                        -the clutch is being repaired on the tanker

                        - the department is looking into purchasing a newer first

                          responder vehicle

A discussion was held concerning the warning siren and the need for a different tanker.

MIKE MORIARTY presented council with resolution #01-10-01-08 to certify with the County Auditor unpaid sewer user fees for the year 2008.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADOPT SAID RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID SEWER USER FEES WITH COUNTY AUDITOR.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:15 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 5^th day of November, 2008:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

September 3, 2008

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT:  Jim Willemssen, Dan Uhl, Pam Walhovd, Dave Foellmi, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 6, 2008 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:  DAN UHL presented council with the sewer project update.  Construction of the sewer plant is complete.  A discussion was held concerning Change Order #6.   Dan submitted to council Change Order #10 which included final payment to Wapasha Construction in the amount of $45,177.10.  After some discussion A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER # 10 ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

        A discussion was held on the repair of North 2^nd Street.  GARY SCHULZE requested a different supervisor be assigned to the 2^nd Street project than was on the sewer project.  A discussion was held concerning reasons for the request; council provided several instances in which they were not satisfied with the supervisor assigned to the sewer plant project.   Dan Uhl said he will work on said request.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED:

JIM WILLEMSSEN asked if there were any updates on the proposed access road for Harbor Lights.  MIKE MORIARTY reported that he had met with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife representative at the site.  He was informed that the land for the road is owned by the residents of South Marina Drive, and it would be up to them to construct said road. 

NEW BUSINESS:

        MIKE MORIARTY presented council with the 2009 proposed budget.  After review and discussion A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2009 IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,500.00.  RESOLUTION # 09-03-01.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

        A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE BROWNSVILLE LIONS CLUB FOR SEPTEMBER 26 & 27, 2008.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

        A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE BROWNSVILLE LIONS FOR OCTOBER 3, 2008.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

        A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION   #09-03-01 APPROVING A FEMA AID ANTICIPATION LOAN  FOR THE REPAIR OF NORTH SECOND STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00 FROM MERCHANT’S BANK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

        A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #09-03-02 APPROVING A CITY TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 FROM MERCHANT’S BANK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

        DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

                -No Parking signs have been placed at fire station

                -sewer plant seems to be working ok

                -will be having someone with community service hours pull weeds at

                 The sewer plant

        Council suggested pulling roots from ditch on lower road.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

        GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                -the department has received new suction equipment & oxygen bags

                -the roof at the maintenance/fire shop needs repairs

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.      

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 8:30 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. 

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 1^st day of October 2008:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

JULY 2, 2008

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT:   Jim Willemssen, Kemper Cowgill, Ron Levendoski, Dan Uhl, Mike Davy, Pat Doyle, Gary Seago, Tom Peplinski, Tim Klug, Julie Thompson, Kathy Gillis, Vince Spinner, Jed Hammell, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 7, 2008 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

MIKE DAVY addressed the city council with several items concerning the sewer plant project.  He recommended the council hire Hoskins Electric to raise the UV panel in the UV room at the sewer plant higher than what it is at present.  After some discussion A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO HIRE HOSKINS ELECTRIC TO INSTALL UV PANEL AT SEWER PLANT.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held concerning a dewatering claim from Wapasha Construction Company in the amount of $36,000.00.  Mike Davy suggested to the city council that they deny the claim.  City Attorney Jed Hammell suggested a meeting be held between Wapasha Construction, Davy Engineering and two members of the Brownsville City Council in an effort to resolve this issue.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO DENY THE DEWATERING CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,000.00.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

JED HAMMELL will organize and set a date and time for negotiation meeting and contact those involved.   Gary Seago, McHugh Construction would like to have this matter resolved as soon as possible.

DAN UHL informed council that the estimates should be in tomorrow on the North 2^nd Street project.  A discussion was held on the type of guard rail to be installed on said street. A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO INSTALL A GUARD RAIL NOT TO EXCEED 100 FEET BY THE THREE RESIDENCES ON THE PART OF NORTH 2^ND STREET TO BE REPAIRED.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO LET BIDS OUT FOR THE NORTH SECOND STREET REPAIR PROJECT.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

JIM WILLEMSSEN asked council if it would be possible to put an access road on the south end of Harbor Lights to be used for emergencies.  After some discussion council directed City Clerk to contact Jim Nissen from US Fish and Wildlife and confirm ownership of said land for access road.  Council agreed an access road was a positive way to address potential problems in Harbor Lights Addition.

TIM KLUG, KATHY GILLIS & JULIE THOMPSON voiced their complaints to the council concerning the noise from the dredging machine located below their homes on the river.  Tim Serres has contacted the Corp of Engineers and will relay said complaints to them.

PUBLIC HEARING                                                                    7:30 P.M.

At this time a Public Hearing was held at the request of the Brownsville City Council for the purpose of setting the Sewer Operations Budget and to establish sewer user fees for the year beginning July 1, 2008.  AFTER REVIEWING THE PROPOSED SEWER BUDGET, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO LEAVE THE SEWER USER FEE AS IS FOR THE COMING YEAR AT $16.00 PER MONTH FOR SEWER OPERATIONS AND $20.00 PER MONTH FOR DEBT SERVICE.   ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:

            Council reviewed bids for seal coating city streets.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO SPEND APPROXIMATELY $20,000.00 FOR SEAL COATING SPECIFIED CITY STREETS.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

            MIKE MORIARTY presented council with a request from Shelly Carlon, Top of the Rock Bar to allow 2:00 A.M. closing.   A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, APPROVING SAID REQUEST FOR 2:00 A. M. CLOSING TIME FOR TOP OF THE ROCK BAR.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:  NO REPORT

FIRE DEPARTMENT:  NO REPORT

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 9:30 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 6^th day of August, 2008:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

JUNE 4, 2008

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT:  Jim Willemssen, Tom Danielson, Dan Uhl, Dave Foellmi, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 7, 2008 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:  TOM DANIELSON presented council with the annual overview of the insurance coverage for the city.  A discussion was held concerning the premium for the Bluffview Manor.  Tom will have said property reevaluated and report back to the City.

DAN UHL presented council with an update on the sewer plant.  A discussion was held concerning change orders and increases in costs for the project. Dan suggested a meeting be held June 18^th or 19^th at Davy Engineering in an effort to answer questions and discuss concerns between the City of Brownsville and Davy Engineering pertaining to the sewer plant project. 

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF A SIDEWALK AT THE SEWER PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $216.00.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE PAY REQUEST #10 IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,832.75 TO WAPASHA CONSTRUCTION.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING                                                                                7:30 P.M.

A Public Hearing was held at the request of Colleen & David Hurley for the purpose of hearing public comment on their request for a five foot setback variance from the alley in Block 26 in the Charles Brown Addition to the City of Brownsville to accommodate the construction of a garage on their property.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE SAID VARIANCE.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:

            DAN UHL gave council an update on the progress of the repairs to North 2^nd Street.

            A discussion was held concerning repairing Hamilton & Division Streets.

NEW BUSINESS:

            MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

                        DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

                                    -sewer plant discussion

                                    -he will contact Scott Construction for a seal coating bid

            FIRE DEPARTENT:  NO REPORT

BILLS:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE LIST OF BILLS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 9:05 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 2^nd day of July 2008:

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MAY 7, 2007

CALL TO ORDER:  This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville HRA was called to order by Mayor Timothy Serres at 7:45 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joe Serres, Rick Voshart, Tim Serres, Chris Dvorak, Gary Schulze

OTHERS PRESENT:  Dan Uhl, Jill Mullen, Mark Janke, Patrick Doyle, Joseph Schneider, Bob Irons, Ed Handel, Gary Meiners, Dave Foellmi, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 2, 2008 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PREPARED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:

            CHERYL WHITESITT requested that the council meetings be changed to a different night.  Council informed her that meeting dates are set and approved at the January meeting, but they would consider meeting date again next January.

            DAN UHL updated council on the progress of the sewer plant project.  Tim Serres questioned the request and the amount for change order #7.   A discussion was held concerning said change order.  Gary Schulze asked who is responsible for change order.  Dan Uhl informed Gary that the contractor is responsible.  Joe Serres suggested splitting the amount of increase three ways.  Council decided to table their decision until the city attorney advises.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #6 PROPOSING A DEDUCTION OF $2,900.00 FOR SUBSTITUTING COAL TAR EPOXY IN LIEU OF SPECIFIED EPOXY AND TO APPROVE A TIME EXTENSION TO JUNE 15, 2008 FOR ALL ITEMS READY FOR OPERATION.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO TABLE CHANGE ORDER # 7 PROPOSING AN INCREASE OF $27,779.68 FOR DEWATERING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

DAN UHL informed Dave Foellmi of a meeting to be held at the sewer plant on Thursday at 8:00 a.m.

A discussion was held concerning the cost of repairs and how to repair North Second Street.   Dan Uhl will present alternative designs for said repairs at the June 4, 2008 council meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING                                                                8:00 P.M.

At this time a public hearing was held at the request of Jill Mullen for the purpose of hearing public comment on her request for a five foot setback variance from the east property line of Lot 4, Block 18 in the Charles Brown Addition to the City of Brownsville.  And a five foot variance from alley in Block 18.  The variance is necessary to accommodate the proposed construction of a garage building on the property.  After reviewing and discussing said request A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO GRANT A VARIANCE OF FIVE FEET FROM THE LINE ON EAST SIDE OF SAID PROPERTY AND FIVE FEET FROM THE ALLEY.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS:

Council reviewed bids presented for the repairs to the flood damaged street in Harbor Lights.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST BID FROM MATHY CONSTRUCTON.   ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held on the replacing of culverts on Division Street and cleaning ditches and replacing culverts on Hamilton Street.

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 4, 2008 AT 7:30 P.M.  AT THE REQUEST OF DAVID AND COLLEEN HURLEY ON THEIR REQUEST FOR A FIVE FOOT SETBACK VARIANCE TO BUILD A GARAGE.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

            DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

                        -lower road is open

                        -tanks have been pumped

                        -Cork Hollow road is in bad shape, need repairs

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

            GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-six people on the department have completed the Firefighter I and II     training

-discussed proposed purchase of new radios

BILLS:  At this time council reviewed the list of bills presented by the City Clerk.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK, TO PAY THE BILLS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT:  AT 10:05 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY GARY SCGHULZE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 4^th day of June, 2008:

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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Brownsville and the City of Brownsville HRA in the County of Houston and the State of Minnesota including all accounts audited by said Council.

APRIL 2, 2008