6.a2 Draft minutes 04-19-2022 Meeting
April 19, 2022
A regular meeting of the Scandia City Council was held on the above date with modifications.
The meeting was conducted in-person at the Scandia Community Center and over an electronic
platform. All participants who joined the meeting remotely could hear each other and contribute
to discussions. The Scandia Community Center meeting room was open to the public for
participation to the meeting.
Mayor Christine Maefsky called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken. The
following were in attendance: Council members Heather Benson, Jerry Cusick, Steve
Kronmiller, Patti Ray, and Mayor Christine Maefsky. Staff present: City Administrator Ken
Cammilleri, City Planner Evan Monson, City Engineer Ryan Goodman, City Attorney Chris
Nelson (remote), Deputy Zachary Boesel (remote), Fire Chief Mike Hinz, Public Works Director
Charles Fischer, and City Clerk Brenda Eklund.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Maefsky announced an addition to the agenda; Closed Session – at the end of the regular
meeting, the City Council will go into closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.05
Subd.3 (b) to discuss pending litigation subject to attorney-client privilege regarding the matter
of Curtis J. Peterson and Patricia L. Peterson vs. City of Scandia.
Benson, second by Ray, moved to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0 by
roll call vote.
LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT
Deputy Boesel reported that he spent the past two weeks completing DARE training, and will be
starting the DARE program next week with the Scandia sixth grade class. There has been an
increase in scam calls, and Boesel would like to schedule a scam/fraud information session for
the community to help lessen cases of victimization. A written police incident report for March
was provided.
PUBLIC FORUM
No public comments were made.
Scandia Good Neighbor Awards – Susan and Paul Rodsjo, Andrea and Greg Sandager
Mayor Maefsky presented Scandia Good Neighbor Proclamations to Susan and Paul Rodsjo and
Andrea and Greg Sandager, in appreciation of their arrangements to deliver a case of Rustic
Roots wine to Sister City Mellerud, Sweden last fall.
CONSENT AGENDA
a) Minutes
1) March 15, 2022 Special Meeting
2) April 6, 2022 Work Session
b) Treasurer’s Report
c) Payment of Vouchers
d) Approve Excluded Raffle Permit for Scandia Elementary PTO, April 29, 2022
e) Summer Recreational Program – Art in Action
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Ray, second by Benson, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion
carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Approve date for the Star Watch Party
PRC Chair Terry Gorham reported that the Parks Committee is recommending the community
Star Watch Party, which was postponed due to inclement weather during Vinterfest, be
rescheduled to October 1st. October 14th was selected as a backup date. The telescope viewing
event, hosted by Mike Lynch, will be held at Hay Lake Park.
Ray, second by Benson, moved to approve the date of October 1, 2022 for the Star Watch
Party, with October 14th as a backup date. Motion carried 5-0.
Discuss Plans for an Art Fair at Lilleskogen Park
PRC Chair Gorham explained that the Committee is exploring the potential to host a local art
fair, saying the long-time Marine art fair has been dissolved and it appears that local artists may
have an interest in a local community art fair. Gorham said this is only exploratory and asked if it
would have Council support. Mayor Maefsky said this sounds like a great idea. Council member
Ray added that an art fair would be good for the community. The Council had no opposition to
the proposal.
Gorham concluded his report with an announcement that the Committee will be conducting a
survey to gather community input for potentially renaming Bone Lake Park. Tomte Park and
Tomte Skogen (forest) were some of the suggestions.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Administrator Cammilleri reported that a presentation on zoning procedures was given to the
Commissioners by City Attorney Nelson at their April 5th meeting.
SCANDIA INTERNET ACTION COMMITTEE
Council member Ray reported that the Committee is working with Midco on this year’s buildout.
Midco Day for the community is being planned for August 31st. Council member Kronmiller
voiced his concerns that the Committee is not bringing forward to the Council its
recommendations to maximize progress of the broadband buildout project. Staff advised that this
will be a topic of discussion at the April 21st IAC meeting.
TOURISM COMMITTEE
Mayor Maefsky reported that the Tourism Committee is organizing a citywide garage sale on
June 2-4.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Administrator Cammilleri reported no quorum for the EDA meeting on April 11th. The next
meeting will be held on May 9th.
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WASTEWATER COMMITTEE
Council member Kronmiller reported no quorum for the March 30th meeting. The next
Wastewater Committee meeting is scheduled for April 27th, to be focused on implementing the
facility studies for a recommendation to the Council.
BUILDING OFFICIAL
The March building activity report was received from Building Official Joel Hoistad. Last month
10 permits were issued at a valuation of $321,654.00.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Hinz reported on the fire department’s March activity. Last month the department
responded to 28 calls; 7 fire, 20 medicals, and 1 dive call. Hinz noted the high call activity,
approximately one a day. The department is in the spring recruiting interview process. Of the
five applicants, two have dropped out. Hinz anticipates a hiring recommendation for three new
recruits at the May 17th Council meeting, pending the required medical testing.
CITY ENGINEER
Engineering Updates
City Engineer Goodman provided engineering updates. Regarding the 2022 Street Project, staff
is coordinating with Midco for street infrastructure on 228th Street. A Bliss Study RFP will be
forthcoming; Washington County has several improvement projects in Scandia this construction
season.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director Charles Fischer reported that the new John Deere tractor and mower
attachments have been delivered, with one minor repair needed by the dealer at no cost. New
larger American flags were installed on the street poles. The DNR grant for playground
equipment was submitted last month, with a reply expected in July. The Bliss lift station had
issues, but is operating normally now. Well and lift stations testing will soon be conducted by
pulling pumps and making repairs or replacements to motors to achieve more reliable flow
numbers.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Cammilleri reported on general updates. An open house on the draft Unified
Development Code was held on April 11th. The Planning Commission will be considering dates
for the public hearing, proposed for either May 23rd or 25th. Staff is working on implementing
new online forms for a streamlined process to take in reservations and permits. The legislature
will be finalizing a number of critical bills, having three of the city’s bonding requests as part of
this. The Gateway Trail project could have alternate funding options if not part of the state
bonding bill. Staff will be pursuing code enforcement activity now that Deputy Boesel has
returned from training, applying the recently adopted nuisance ordinance.
Approve Contract with MSA for the Parks and Open Space Comprehensive Plan
At their March 2nd Work Session, the Council awarded the Parks and Open Space
Comprehensive Master Plan project to MSA. Cammilleri reported that he hasn’t heard back from
the MSA legal team on a revised contract offered to them, saying the version in the meeting
packet may not be the final contract. Camilleri recommended staff execute the contract based on
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minor amendments; if any considerable amendments are proposed, staff will return the contract
to a future Council meeting. Council member Ray said the PRC is anxious to start parks
planning, and approved of staff executing the final contract if minor changes are proposed by
MSA.
Benson, second by Ray, moved to authorize staff to execute a final contract with MSA for
the Parks and Open Space Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
Development Code Update Project – budget status and approval of payment
Administrator Cammilleri explained the Unified Development Code project costs with SHC up
to current invoices is slightly under the maximum approved project expenses of $38,750. The
consultant anticipates approximately $3,500 to perform additional services to bring the project to
completion, including the workshop open house yet to be billed, the public hearing, and final
amendments and adjustments. Cammilleri said that he will not authorize spending more than the
proposed $3,500 required to complete the project. Mayor Maefsky said she is concerned that the
project is going over-budget, but there are additional items necessary to bring the development
code to completion.
CARNELIAN-MARINE-ST. CROIX WATERSHED BOARD OF MANAGERS
Notice of two vacancies on the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed Board of Managers was
advertised on the City’s website, with no residents requesting Council support for a nomination.
Incumbent Kirsten Tuenge is seeking to be re-appointed.
Maefsky, second by Ray, moved to endorse Kirsten Tuenge for re-appointment to the
Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed Board of Managers. Motion carried 5-0.
CLOSED SESSION 7:48 pm
Mayor Maefsky announced the City Council will go into closed session pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes § 13D.05 Subd.3 (b) to discuss pending litigation subject to attorney-client privilege
regarding the matter of Curtis J. Peterson and Patricia L. Peterson vs. City of Scandia.
Council returned to open session at 8:03 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Ray, second by Benson, moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Eklund
City Clerk