8.f Administrator's Report 01-2020City of Scandia
14727 209 th St. N. PO Box 128, Scandia, Minnesota 55073
Phone (651) 433 -2274 Fax (651) 433 -5112 http://www.ci.scandia.mn.us
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DATE: January 17. 2020
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Ken Cammilleri, City Administrator
RE: Administrator’s Report
Code Enforcement
There were two liquor compliance check violations that occurred on December 30, 2019.
Both of these citations are in the process of going through the Circuit Court. Upon
conviction, a hearing with be arranged for each respective business with the City Council.
Enforcement of parking regulations in the downtown area of the Village Center has been
stepped up. Citizens are reminded that parking on the street between 1:00am and 5:00am
during snow and ice events may result in citation and potential towing at the owners
expense.
It has come to my attention as I have attempted to issue citations in the code enforcement
process that many of our Codes that were adopted over the last 5 years were not submitted
for inclusion in the State of Minnesota Citation database. Staff and I have successfully
added some of missing regulations that are most frequently used 2 weeks ago. It is expected
that when the newly codified ordinances are adopted, we will be able to upload all of the
regulations that are missing.
Ordinance Codification
Staff received the final codified deliverables from American Legal Publishing Corp for
adoption. However, since this process did not include the Development Code for cost
reasons, I will be working to codify the regulations myself to ensure we have a clear and
consistent code on the record. I hope to have this completed by February or early March.
Property, Liability, and Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal
All of the City’s Insurance policies were renewed with no changes to coverage or deductible
levels, but new vehicles and equipment were added. Although we have not received the
billing statements for these policies yet, I anticipate the expenses should be close to what was
anticipated in the 2020 Budget.
City of Scandia
14727 209 th St. N. PO Box 128, Scandia, Minnesota 55073
Phone (651) 433 -2274 Fax (651) 433 -5112 http://www.ci.scandia.mn.us
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HR Compliance
It was determined that the City has not maintained a DOT Compliance Program since 2018.
Arrangements are currently being made to enroll the within a DOT Total Compliance
Program in which joining a drug testing pool compliance consortium. This change should
bring the City back into compliance. I am currently in the process of obtaining quotes.
Scandia Tree and Pollinator Projects
On January 6th I meet with representatives of the Washington County Conservation District
(WCD), both Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and interested community members to
identify projects in enhance pollinator plantings and to grow and plant more trees both for
pollinating and improving shoreline stability.
Washington Conservation District is applying for funding through the Lawns to Legumes
program to create several “pollinator friendly” demonstration neighborhoods in the county,
including one near Bone Lake. This conversation lead into the discussion of creating a
gravel bed tree nursery to replace trees lost after the June 28, 2019 tornado and adding trees
to improve shoreline integrity.
The group also looked into the gravel bed nursery the the City of Marine on St. Croix has
done as well as their tree preservation ordinance.
The group agreed to meet again to discuss next steps. Please let me know if you are
interested in participating in the discussion as it is open to anyone interested in attending.
Scandia Heritage Alliance Water Tower Barn Project
Staff is close to sorting a final agreement with the Scandia Heritage Alliance for the
Watertower Barn Project. It is anticipated that the agreement will be available for the
Council’s review and consideration at its next meeting.
Implementation of Credit Card Service Agreement
Staff is still finalizing the setup with Payment Service Network, Inc. to offer credit card
payments to customers. It is anticipated that this service will be up some time in February
or early March.
Preparations of RFPs for Zoning Amendments for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and
Community Center Assessment
Staff is current preparing drafts for both of these Requests for Proposals. These are
anticipated to be ready for review and consideration at the Council’s next work session.
Classification and Compensation Study
A proposal for the implementation of the classification and compensation study is animated
for delivery in February. The Fire Chief is being included in the study and the Deputy Clerk
position is being reevaluated.
City of Scandia
14727 209 th St. N. PO Box 128, Scandia, Minnesota 55073
Phone (651) 433 -2274 Fax (651) 433 -5112 http://www.ci.scandia.mn.us
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Please let me know if you have any questions.