Brownsville City Council Minutes

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 2nd 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:

_________________________________________________

Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

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

_______________________________________________________

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.

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 2nd Street.  GARY SCHULZE requested a different supervisor be assigned to the 2nd 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:

____________________________________________

Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

 

Approved by me this 1st day of October 2008:

____________________________________________________

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 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 2nd 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 2ND 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:

________________________________

Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

 

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

____________________________________

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 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 18th or 19th 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 2nd 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:

_________________________________

Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

 

Approved by me this 2nd day of July 2008:

_________________________________

Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

 

 

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:

________________________________

Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

 

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

___________________________________

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.

APRIL 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:  Dan Uhl, Dave Foellmi, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

 

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 5, 2008 MEETING.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

 

FLOOR CORRESPONDENCE:  DAN UHL presented council with an update on the sewer project.  He would like to have an Open House at the new plant in June or July.  Council will discuss and decide on a date for Open House. 

A discussion was held concerning the repair of North Second Street.  A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE ENGINEERING PROPOSAL PRESENTED BY DAVY ENGINEERING FOR THE REPAIR OF NORTH SECOND STREET.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

RICK VOSHART presented council with prices for new chairs in the front room. After some discussion A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE SAID CHAIRS.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF THE FOLLOWING SUMMER REC  EMPLOYEES:  HANNAH ROHRER, MANAGER/HEAD COACH, CHRIS SUMMERS, ASSISTANT COACH,  MATT MITCHELL, ASSISTANT COACH.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

 

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

 DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

          -Cork Hollow Road needs repairs

          -Mauss Pumping Service will be pumping tanks and spreading sludge next month

Tim Serres asked Dave to check out manhole cover near Wildcat Park.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

NO REPORT

 

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 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:

Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

Approved by me this 7th day of May 2008:

 

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.

MARCH 5, 2008

CALL TO ORDER: This regular meeting of the Brownsville City Council and the Brownsville City Council 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 FEBRUARY 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 informed council of the sewer project progress. The contractors are waiting for the weather to warm so the top on the new tank can be poured and painted. He presented council with a pay request in the amount of $13,929.66. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE SAID PAY REQUEST. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A discussion was held concerning rebuilding North 2nd Street. Dan Uhl will gather further information and prices and meet with council before the April 2, 2008 council meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

A discussion was held on the chairs to be purchased for the community center. Rick Voshart will check prices and quality and report back.

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-will be contacting Mauss Pumping to pump tanks

-presented council with information on truck equipment from Michael’s

Council directed Dave to obtain several price quotes for the purchase of a city truck. Rick Voshart said he will check into prices also.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-the pumper truck was sold for $4,200.00

-he is checking into lettering on new truck

-he has purchased new power washer


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

ADJOURNMENT:

AT 8:45 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:

__________________________________

Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk


Approved by me this 2nd day of April 2008:

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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.

 

FEBRUARY 6, 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, Darrel Gregerson, Gary Meiners, Bob Grams, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

MINUTES:  AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 2, 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.  He presented council with Change Order #5 to raise filter effluent line.  After discussing A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,564.60.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

 

            BOB GRAMS requested a building permit to construct a garage on his property.  Counicl instructed him to stop at the City Clerk’s Office and fill out a building permit application.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

            MAUREEN MEINERS presented council with information on chair prices for the front room of the community center.  Rick Voshart informed council that he will check into prices for chairs and report information at the March council meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

            MIKE MORIARTY presented council with a request from Jill Mullen to construct a garage on her property located on Main Street.  After some discussion council decided to meet on site to look over before making a decision.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO APPROVE CIGARETTE LICENSES FOR BISSEN’S TAVERN, TOP OF THE ROCK AND SAXON HALLE FOR THE YEAR 2008.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY CHRIS DVORAK TO APPROVE A GAMBLING PERMIT TO LACRESCENT AMERICAN LEGION #595 FOR BISSEN’S TAVERN AND SAXON HALL FOR THE YEAR 2008.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE A GAMBLING PERMIT TO CALEDONIA SNO GOPHERS  FOR TOP OF THE ROCK.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

 

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

            DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

                        -trouble with the plow, needs new keypad

                        -should have enough sand for the remainder of the year

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

            GARY MEINERS reported the following:

                        -request to purchase a new power washer

                        -need to replace 9 pair of boots and 9 pair of pants

                        -would like councils input on what to do with old fire pumper

Council approved purchase of power washer.

 

BILLS:  Council reviewed list of bills.  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 8:10 P.M., A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICK VOSHART, SECONDED BY JOE SERRES, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

AT THIS TIME COUNCIL AUDITED CITY BOOKS FOR THE YEAR 2007.

These minutes respectfully submitted by:

 

Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk

 

Approved by me this 5th day of March, 2008:

 

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.

 

JANUARY 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: Dan Uhl, Kurt Kuhlers, Darrel Gregerson, Dave Foellmi, Pam Walhovd, Gary Meiners, Mike Moriarty, Maureen Meiners

 

MINUTES: AT THIS TIME THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 5, 2007 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: DAN UHL presented council with a progress report on the sewer project. A discussion was held concerning Change Order #4 requesting an additional payment of $3,676.31 to repair civil defense siren electric line and conduit and a request to extend the January 1, 2008 milestone date for having all items ready for operation to May 1, 2008. A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO GRANT THE SAID TIME EXTENSION AND TO DENY THE ADDITIONAL PAYMENT UNTIL FURTHER INFORMATION IS OBTAINED. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

 

KURT KUHLERS presented council with information about the Houston County Mitigation Plan. A financial contribution is not required. He will need someone from the city to be on the board. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION # 1-02-08-01 TO JOIN THE HOUSTON COUNTY MITIGATION PLAN. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

MIKE MORIARTY informed council that the Brownsville Lions donated 10 new tables to the community center. Council thanked Darrel Gregerson, Brownsville Lion for the tables. Council discussed replacing chairs in the front room of community center and directed Maureen Meiners to check into prices for said chairs.

A discussion was held concerning vehicles parked on streets making it difficult to plow snow and sidewalks being cleared by residents.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:

DAVE FOELLMI reported the following:

-fuel tank has been installed at the maintenance shop

-tractor tire has a slow leak

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

GARY MEINERS reported the following:

-5 pagers need to be sent in for repairs

-new boots & pants are in, replacing those damaged in the August storms

A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHRIS DVORAK, SECONDED BY GARY SCHULZE, TO APPROVE WAGES AND APPOINTMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2008.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.  SEE ATTACHED COPY.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY JOE SERRES, SECONDED BY RICK VOSHART, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION  # 1-02-08-02 SETTING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY MONIES FOR THE YEAR 2008.  ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.  SEE ATTACHED COPY.

 

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. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:40 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:     Approved by me this 6th day of February, 2008:

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Michael J. Moriarty, City Clerk                        Timothy P. Serres, Mayor

 

 

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