The Hampton City Council met on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the Hampton City Hall for a special meeting and the regular scheduled meeting. Present were Mayor Knetter; Council Members David Luhring, Jerry Huddleston, Victor Anderson, and Kati Evertz-Garcia. Also present were Chris Meyer, City Treasurer; and Cory Bienfang, City Engineer.
Special Meeting Called to Order - The purpose for the special meeting was to discuss Resolution 2018-01 Setting salaries, fees, licenses and permits, charges for services, schedules, appointments and annual designations. Mayor Knetter called the special meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
The City Council reviewed the existing designations and schedules of fees. Council Member Luhring offered to assist the Planning Commission until the Comprehensive Plan Update was complete.
Knetter mentioned speaking with Paul Steinbruckner on continuing the maintenance of the ice rink and if he would still have time to devote to the upkeep. Wendy Carpenter, City Clerk said that there had been volunteers stepping forward including Kyle Hubred, Jeff Jensrud, and Luke Nicolai.
Luhring requested that the costs of City Planning be reviewed and compared to other surrounding municipalities as services had become expensive.
Huddleston suggested a cost of living increase of 3% for key employees. Council discussed and agreed on a pay increase for the City Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Treasurer, Cleaning Staff,
Meter Reader, and Water and Sewer Staff.
Luhring requested a change in ordinance violation penalties and Council agreed to a fine of $25.00 after a 30 day notice with an increase to $50.00, then $75.00 after each 30 day increment after which then violations are to be sent to the City Attorney.
There were no other changes discussed or public input.
Adjournment -Motion by Luhring seconded by Evertz-Garcia to adjourn the Special Meeting. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0. The Special Meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
Regular Meeting called to Order - Mayor Knetter called the Regular Scheduled Meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Present were Mayor Knetter; Council Members David Luhring, Jerry Huddleston, Victor Anderson, and Kati Evertz-Garcia.
Disclosure of Interest – Knetter stated an annual disclosure that he would abstain from voting on any salaries as he assisted in the water and sewer operations.
Approval of December 12, 2017 Public Hearing and Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes – Motion by Huddleston seconded by Luhring to approve the December 12, 2017 Public Hearing and Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.
Approval of Disbursements – Motion by Luhring seconded by Huddleston to approve the January disbursements. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.
Public Comment – Mike Slavik, County Commissioner touched base on updates throughout the past year including him being elected as chair, Dakota County departing from the Metro Transit Board as to utilize all tax collected for Dakota County projects specifically, and confirmed that Dakota County was still debt free with the lowest County tax. Knetter requested Slavik check on cost participation on replacing the flashing light at County Road 47 and Highway 50. Mike said that he would work with City Staff on options available as MnDOT was not willing to replace the light after their project scheduled for 2018. Luhring confirmed with Slavik that transit service will continue through Dakota County.
Petitions, Requests, and Communications – Luhring stated that someone had inquired on developing just west of the Heights of Hampton at the last Planning Commission meeting and would keep the Council informed. Luhring also mentioned that a public hearing would be held January 25 regarding a conditional use permit for the old city hall.
Ordinances and Resolutions
Ordinance 1122 – Adopting Schedule of Fees and Charges –
Motion by Huddleston seconded by Evertz-Garcia to adopt Ordinance 1122 with all amendments agreed upon at the special meeting. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0. Knetter abstained from voting.
Resolution 2018-01 - Setting salaries, fees, licenses and permits, charges for services, schedules, appointments and annual designations. Motion by Huddleston seconded by Evertz-Garcia to approve Resolution 2018-01 with changes discussed and agreed upon at the Special Meeting. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed. 4:0. Knetter abstained from voting.
Reports of Officers, Boards, and Committees
Engineer Report – Cory Bienfang, City Engineer provided an update on the abandoned well and confirmed that coring was scheduled for the following day.
Water / Sewer Report – John Knetter said that wear ring parts had been ordered for the lift station.
Park Report – None.
Street Report – None.
Unfinished Business – None.
New Business -
Planning Commission Appointments – Motion by Luhring seconded by Evertz-Garcia to appoint Peter Belland and Neil Hoadley to the Planning Commission. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0. Motion by Knetter seconded by Huddleston to request Luhring attend Planning Commission meetings as needed to complete the Comprehensive Plan Update. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.
Adjournment - Motion by Luhring seconded by Huddleston to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Wendy Carpenter