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04-19-2022 MeetingApril 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 April 19, 2022 Scandia City Council Page 2 of 4 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 1 st. 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 141h 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 April 19, 2022 Scandia City Council Page 3 of 4 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 April 19, 2022 Scandia City Council Page 4 of 4 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