The Hampton City Council met on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Hampton City Hall for the regular scheduled meeting. Present were Mayor Knetter; Council Members David Luhring, Jerry Huddleston, and Kati Evertz-Garcia. Council Member Victor Anderson was absent. Also present was Chris Meyer, City Treasurer; and Brad Fisher with Bolton and Menk.
Regular Meeting Called to Order - Mayor Knetter called the Regular Scheduled Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Disclosure of Interest – None.
The Deputy Sheriff commented on the theft of snowmobiles and snowboards and recommended keeping any equipment enclosed when possible.
Approval of January 9, 2018 Special and Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes – Motion by Luhring seconded by Huddleston to approve the January 9, 2018 Special and Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0.
Approval of Disbursements – Knetter confirmed that the well project expenses were to be reimbursed. Motion by Luhring seconded by Evertz-Garcia to approve the February disbursements. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0.
Public Comment – None.
Petitions, Requests, and Communications -
Chris Meyer, City Treasurer provided the Council with the 2017 Financial Summary and pointed out the breakdown and monthly balances of all accounts held by the City as well as a listing of any CDs. Meyer stated that the 2017 Financial Statements are required to be provided to the Council and available for public inspection by February 14 and would be providing a draft followed by a formal bound copy distributed at the March meeting. Huddleston inquired as to what threshold Chris used to set the balances of the accounts. The City Treasurer explained his goal was to keep the checking account funds at minimal balances to cover necessities and to transfer down when allowed to keep larger amounts in the Diamond Money Market account to earn better interest. Knetter thanked Chris for the detailed summary and all he does for the City.
Ordinances and Resolutions -
Resolution 2018-02 – Approving Conditional Use Permit for 5370 Lincoln –
Luhring explained that after a public hearing, the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the CUP for the old city hall to allow storage and confirmed that requirements by the City Planner had been met. Motion by Knetter seconded by Luhring to approve Resolution 2018-02 Allowing a Conditional Use Permit for 5370 Lincoln Street. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0.
Reports of Officers, Boards, and Committees
Engineer Report – Brad Fisher with Bolton and Menk gave an update on the abandoned well project explaining that the Minnesota Department of Health was present while coring and that after almost 9 feet of concrete the MDH determined that a variance was acceptable. Fisher said that the variance should stay in place as long as the building was present and still the property of the City and confirmed that all costs incurred to date were covered by the grant received. Brad mentioned that the Comprehensive Plan Update was progressing as planned and was working to incorporate the data collected.
Water / Sewer Report – John Knetter said that new wear rings had been installed at the Main Street lift station.
Park Report – Knetter thanked Jeff Jensrud, Luke Nicolai, Kyle Hubred, and Jed O’Conner for continuing the upkeep of the ice rink and felt it showed great community spirit.
Street Report - Luhring felt the streets were in good shape after the big snowfall but did need to contact the plowing contractor to make a second round.
Luhring requested street signs stating the winter parking ordinance be placed around the City. Motion by Knetter seconded by Huddleston to purchase five signs. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0.
Unfinished Business – None.
New Business – None.
Adjournment - Motion by Luhring seconded by Evertz-Garcia to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Wendy Carpenter