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City of Hampton

5265 238th Street East • P.O. BOX 128 • Hampton, MN 55031 • United States of America • 651.437.8846

Hampton City Council Meetings Happen Every Second Tuesday of the Month.

BRIDGING THE PAST INTO THE FUTURE.

Friday, July 12, 2019

Hampton City Council Regular Meeting Minutes for June 11, 2019

The Hampton City Council met on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Hampton City Hall for the regular scheduled meeting. Present were Mayor Knetter; Council Members Victor Anderson, David Luhring, and Kati Evertz-Garcia. Council Member Anthony Verch was absent. Also present were Marlin Reinardy, Water and Sewer Superintendent; Cory Bienfang, City Engineer; Alex Conzemius, City Planner; and Brad Fisher with Bolton and Menk. 

Regular Meeting Called to Order - Mayor Knetter called the Regular Scheduled Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 

Disclosure of Interest – None. 

Approval of May 14, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes - Motion by Anderson seconded by Luhring to approve the May 14, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0. 

Approval of Disbursements – Motion by Luhring seconded by Anderson to approve the June disbursements. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0. 

Public Comment –The Deputy Sheriff reminded residents to move over and stop for emergency vehicles. Luhring questioned if here had been any theft concerns. The Deputy confirmed that there hadn’t been any in this area but recommended putting any garage door openers out of view. 

Petitions, Requests, and Communications – Knetter thanked the Hampton Boosters for assisting in planning a city festival and said that they had a target date of September 14. 

Ordinances and Resolutions - 

Resolution 2019-05 – Approving State and Attorney JPA 
Motion by Luhring seconded by Evertz-Garcia to approve a Joint Powers Agreement between the State and new City Attorney, Levander and Gillen. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0. 
Gene Dohmen requested that he be able to be added to the agenda. Motion by Luring seconded by Evertz-Garcia to add Gene Dohmen to the agenda. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0. 

Reports of Officers, Boards, and Committees - 

Engineers Report – Cory Bienfang, City Engineer introduced Alex Conzemius from Bolton and Menk as the new City Planner. Conzemius explained that he had 10 years experience and was familiar with working in rural areas within Dakota County. 
Bienfang stated that the street project was progressing rapidly and that the first pay estimate had been included in the June disbursements. Cory provided a written summary of findings regarding the Rayspark’s drainage discussed at the previous meeting. The City Engineer explained that he has seen failures on portions of Belmont and Main Street that required a full pavement patching and after reviewing previous quotes, felt that Pine Bend had been competitive in their pricing and that any additional problem areas that could be addressed by spray patching would be beneficial. Motion by Luhring seconded by Evertz-Garcia to move forward with the street repairs. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0. 
Cory discussed the Main Street drainage issue and said that he had found some failure to the culvert going on to the Warweg property and as there appeared to be a risk of collapse, proposed putting in a 24 foot culvert. Bienfang felt that it would be more cost effective than a 36 foot and could be incorporated with the current street project. Motion by Luhring seconded by Anderson to move forward with the new culvert. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 4:0. Council Member Anthony Verch arrived at 7:24 p.m. 

Water / Sewer – Marlin Reinardy, Water and Sewer Superintendent stated that he was finishing up with the discharge and thanked Roger Otto for his assistance with the lift station during the recent power outage. Reinardy mentioned that he has been negotiating the media maintenance for the air scrubber with Syneco and that he had found that the flange needed to be replaced on the hydrant at Highway 50. 

Park Report – Evertz-Garcia thanked both the Cardinals and Mike Thurmes for the painting done at the ball field and that the parts had been ordered for the park repair at the Heights of Hampton. Kati said that she would be looking into quotes for tree trimming needed at the park. Knetter requested that additional wood chips be ordered for both parks. 

Street Report – None. 

Unfinished Business 

Water Meter Transition – Jon Bradley with DSG provided a brief background on the new meters being considered and said that they did come with a 20 year warranty. Bradley quoted an approximate price of $184.00 per meter. Knetter confirmed that they would not soon be outdated as an expensive handheld device was not used, but a simple smart phone or tablet could be used for reading. The Deputy Clerk confirmed that references had been checked and that a second quote had been obtained showing DSG being the best option. Luring questioned the compatibility with all water types. Bradley said that they worked well with all types no matter what the city dealt with. Anderson wondered whose responsibility it would be to replace any worn meters after the 20 years. Wendy Carpenter, City Clerk said that it would be the property owner’s. Knetter suggested discussing options of funding the transition with the City Treasurer. Motion by Luhring seconded by Verch to approve moving forward with the new water meters. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0. 

New Business 

City Planner Introduction – See Engineer’s Report 

Liquor License Renewal – Motion by Evertz-Garcia seconded by Verch to approve the Liquor License renewal for Merics and the Round Up. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0. 

Deputy Clerk Resignation – The Council thanked Linda Holty for her service and dedication. Motion by Luhring seconded by Evertz-Garcia to accept the Deputy Clerk’s resignation and begin advertising for a replacement. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0. 

Gene Dohmen – Gene Dohmen addressed the Council and requested the ability to purchase the city land adjacent to his on Main Street next to the City Parking Lot which could provide him enough for a buildable site. The Council felt that it would be a benefit to the City with a new home in regards to taxes, water and sewer revenue, and less maintenance. Cory Bienfang, City Engineer commented that it would be a perfect time to add water and sewer to that area with the current street project. Motion by Verch seconded by Anderson to approve the water and sewer connections and look into the potential land sale. 

Adjournment - Motion by Luhring seconded by Verch to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. 
Respectfully submitted, Wendy Carpenter