08-17-10 Council
August 17, 2010
A regular meeting of the Scandia City Council was held on the above date. Mayor Seefeldt
called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call was taken.
The following council members were present: Council members Connie Amos, Pete Crum, John
Lindell, Dolores Peterson and Mayor Dennis Seefeldt. Staff present: City Administrator Anne
Hurlburt, City Attorney Dave Hebert, Building/Code Enforcement Official Steve Thorp, Fire
Chief Jim Finnegan, Police Deputy Chris Majeski, Treasurer Colleen Firkus and Deputy Clerk
Brenda Eklund.
PUBLIC FORUM
There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Amos, second by Lindell, moved to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent agenda was presented:
a) Minutes
1) July 20, 2010 Regular Meeting
2) July 27, 2010 Special Meeting with the Planning Commission
3) August 3, 2010 Meeting with the Planning Commission
b) Treasurer’s Report
1) Close Fund #304 and Transfer Balance to Fund #307 (Resolution No. 08-17-10-01)
2) Accept July 2010 Report
Beginning Balance 07/01/10 $1,219,111.44
Receipts 1,201,234.23
Expenditures $256,996.70
Payroll 32,445.02 - 289,441.72
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Adjustments: July 1 Payroll Adjustment + 8,506.02
Ending Balance 07/31/10 $2,139,409.97
c) Payment of Vouchers
Lindell, second by Seefeldt, moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion
carried unanimously.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Park and Recreation Committee Vice-Chair Sally Swanson reported on the activities of the Parks
Committee. The Committee is discussing 2011 budget planning. Buckthorn removal is
continuing in Lilleskogen Park through volunteer efforts.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Deputy Chris Majeski reported on police activities within the last month. The department
is investigating a residential burglary on Lofton Avenue, an attempted break-in in the Bliss
neighborhood, a report of stolen mail and use of a stolen credit card.
Council member Lindell asked for a statistical trends report on calls and tickets. Staff will
contact the County Sheriff’s Department for this report.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Jim Finnegan reported that the department responded to twenty calls in July. The new
rescue truck is in service and working well.
State of Minnesota Equipment Grant
Scandia Fire and Rescue Department has been selected to receive a $2,000 grant through the
State of Minnesota to reimburse equipment costs. Fire Chief Finnegan proposes to use the grant
funds to offset the purchase of turnout boots for fire department members. Amos, second by
Peterson, moved to accept the grant agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources for a $2,000 grant for fire department equipment. The motion carried
5-0.
Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education Grant
Scandia Fire and Rescue Department has been selected to receive an $8,800 grant to reimburse
training costs. Fire Chief Finnegan stated that the grant will offset costs of a Firefighter 1 class
for the new firefighters, an officer’s course, and an emergency vehicle driving course. Crum,
second by Amos, moved to accept the grant of $8,800 from the Minnesota Board of
Firefighter Training and Education for reimbursement of training costs. The motion
carried 5-0.
BUILDING OFFICIAL/MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Building Official/Maintenance Supervisor Steve Thorp reported on building activity and public
works operations. Two new home permits were issued in July. Shouldering and mowing of the
right of ways is continuing through this month. Heavy rains have contributed to minor washouts.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Anne Hurlburt reported that the Human Resources Committee interviewed
seven Maintenance Worker candidates on August 13. A conditional offer has been made to one
candidate, with council approval being addressed at the next regular meeting.
PRESENTATION FROM LAKES AREA COMMUNITY TELEVISION (LATV)
Gail Mohr and Tim Schingen of the Forest Lake Cable Television Commission reported on
improvements being made to the public access cable channel. A new “Ranger 10” channel will
cover school activities in Scandia, Forest Lake and Columbus. The station is also working on
making shows available to be streamed from their website to residents who do not receive cable
television service.
Council also discussed filling the vacant citizen representative position on the Commission.
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PURCHASE OF TIGER BOOM FLAIL MOWER
Building Official/Maintenance Supervisor Steve Thorp presented a quote of $11,593.00 from St.
Joseph’s Equipment for the purchase of a Tiger boom flail mower. The boom mower currently in
use was identified for replacement in 2011, but has been down for repairs several times this
season, delaying the city’s roadside mowing. As the Capital Improvement Program had
identified the rear ditch mower for replacement in 2010, staff decided to switch replacement
schedules for the two pieces of equipment. The above quote is off the state contract purchasing
price. Peterson, second by Crum, moved to authorize the purchase of a Tiger boom flail
mower from St. Joseph Equipment at a cost of $11,593.00 plus tax. The motion carried 5-0.
Peterson, second by Amos, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 5-0.
The council meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Eklund
Deputy Clerk