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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.

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Hampton City Council Regular Meeting Minutes for September 8, 2020

The Hampton City Council met on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the Hampton City Hall for the regular scheduled meeting. Present were Mayor Knetter; Council Members Victor Anderson, David Luhring, Anthony Verch, and Kati Evertz-Garcia. Also present was Marlin Reinardy, Water and Sewer Superintendent; and Cory Bienfang, City Engineer.

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 August 4, 2020 Special Meeting and Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes – Motion by Evertz- Garcia seconded by Luhring to approve the August 4, 2020 Special Meeting and Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.

Approval of Disbursements – Motion by Evertz-Garcia seconded by Verch to approve the amended August disbursements and September disbursements. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.

Public Comment – Mike Slavik, Dakota County Commissioner discussed the CARES Act Agreement opportunities one being to assist in election costs in the amount of around $500.00 and one for additional costs incurred by the City for COVID related expenses for approximately $53,000.00 and what can’t be used by November could be turned over to the County. Slavik explained that Dakota County was using the funds to help businesses and schools dealing with hardships as well as for upgrades to local internet and technology. The Commissioner commented on road improvements planned for next year and stated that Dakota County had no tax levy increase.

Petitions, Requests, and Communications 

Council agreed to meet December 8 at 6:30pm for a special meeting to approve the final levy.

Wendy Carpenter, City Clerk confirmed that Augustana Regent had requested the conduit issuer public hearing take place on October 13th.

Ordinances and Resolutions
Resolution 2020-07 Approving the 2020 Tax Levy – Motion by Luhring seconded by Anderson to approve the 2020 Tax Levy. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.

Resolution 2020-08 Approving the 2020 CARES Act Agreement – Motion by Verch seconded by Luhring to approve the 2020 CARES Act Agreement. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.

Motion by Luhring seconded by Verch to allow the Clerk to request CARES funds from the State and spend on allowed uses before returning any unused funds to Dakota County. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.

Resolution 2020-09 Adoption of Reassessment – See Engineer Report

Reports of Officers, Boards, and Committees
Engineer Report – Cory Bienfang, City Engineer stated due to the previously approved settlement agreement with Mr. Warweg, his property rezoning had been discussed at the Planning Commission meeting last month and the Board had recommended approval. Motion by Luhring seconded by Evertz-Garcia to rezone the middle section of PID 18-00800-81-019 from R-R to R-1 Single Family Residential. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.
Motion by Evertz-Garcia seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution 2020-09 Adoption of Reassessment. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.

Bienfang explained that the final condition of the settlement was to approve Resolution 2020-10 the Preliminary and Final Plat known as Warweg 2nd Addition which consisted of an awkward parcel that Warweg was looking to plat into three lots and an outlet A which was not wide enough to develop. The City Engineer confirmed that the Planning Commission had also recommended approval of this item. Motion by Evertz-Garcia seconded by Verch to approve Resolution 2020-10. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.

Cory Bienfang provided an update on the WLT appeal and mentioned that the Planning Commission would be looking at a full rezoning in September to stay consistent with the updated Comprehensive Plan in addition to a request from WLT on a settlement opportunity. Motion by Luhring seconded by Evertz-Garcia to allow Mayor Knetter to attend the mediation between the City and WLT and settle on behalf of the City. All voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed 5:0.

Water / Sewer Report - Marlin Reinardy, Water and Sewer Superintendent said that he had been working with a new resident at 23340 Main St. as they were experiencing a sewer blockage problem and found a hole in the sewer pipe and that the clean off was broke so he had suggested the homeowner go back to the previous owner as the problems had existed before they had purchased the home. Reinardy mentioned that he was preparing for discharge in October and working on pump #2 as there was a problem with the calanoid valve back flow preventer and found that a regular inspection should be conducted. Marlin confirmed with John Knetter that nitrate tests had been conducted and came back at a very low level.

Park Report – Evertz-Garcia requested that the City Clerk reach out to the contractor in regards to the hockey rink issues and ask that all work be completed by October 15th.

Street Report – Luhring confirmed with Marlin Reinardy that one alley had been repaired and the others would have all potholes filled and that fall street sweeping will be scheduled.

Unfinished Business – None. New Business 

Black Stallion / Building Use and Parking – Representative was not present for discussion.

City Property Lease Inquiry – Jordan Partington, 23382 Doffing Way, wanted to propose a lease option for residents along Doffing Way to utilize the property behind the homes and enable them to use it for temporary structures. Verch confirmed with Knetter that city utilities are in place in that area and access needed to be available. Luhring mentioned that the idea to vacate that property had been brought up previously but the Council had denied the request. Partington said that he would be moving out of the city but others may be interested and would follow up on the issue.

Plat and Zoning Amendment of Property within City – See Engineer Report.
Authorization of Mayor to Attend WLT Mediation and Settle on Behalf of City – See Engineer Report.

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 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Wendy Carpenter