DUNDAS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, October 23, 2023
7:00 p.m. City Hall
Present: Mayor Glenn Switzer Councilors Ashley Gallagher, Luke LaCroix, Grand Modory, Luke Swartwood
Staff: City Engineer Dustin Tipp, Finance Director Jessi Sturtz, City Planner Nate Sparks, City Administrator/Clerk Jenelle Teppen,
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Switzer called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by LaCroix, second by Gallagher, to approve the agenda. Motion Carried Unanimously (MCU)
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Swartwood, second by LaCroix, to approve the consent agenda as follows: MCU
a. Regular Minutes of October 9, 2023
b. Pay Voucher No 1 RAW Construction
c. Disbursements - $141,778.85
REGULAR AGENDA
a. Consider Approving Schilling Drive Sidewalk Project
Motion by Switzer, second by Swartwood, to approve preparation of plans and specifications for the section of sidewalk across the right-of-way of 708 Schilling Drive N. MCU
Motion by Switzer, second by LaCroix, to authorize staff to engage with the property owner for an easement across 500 Schilling Drive N to accommodate a sidewalk. MCU
b. Consider Approving 2023 Compensation Adjustment for City Administrator
Administrator Teppen stated the City Council conducted her annual performance review on October 9, 2023 and all expectations were met. Traditionally, the City Council has discussed any compensation adjustment at the following meeting. The Council discussed placing Teppen at Step 10 of Grade 13 of the 2023 Compensation Plan effective October 24, 2023.
Motion by Modory, second by LaCroix, to approve Administrator Teppen compensation at Step 10, Grade 13 of the 2023 Compensation Plan effective October 24, 2023. MCU
Reports of Officers, Boards and Committees
City Engineer Dustin Tipp reported that the City received notice from MnDOT that the $370,000 in funding through capital investment bills approved by the State Legislature in the 2022/2023 Legislative Session have been appropriated. Staff is scheduling a kick-off meeting with MnDOT and County staff.
Tipp also reported that the drone flew over Forest and Depot Streets last week gathering data in preparation for reconstruction projects on those streets in 2024.
Tipp also reported the WSB has received a response from the MPCA regarding the Preliminary Effluent Review and he will present the findings/response at a City Council Work Session on November 13.
Work Session
Finance Director Jessi Sturtz presented the proposed 2024 Enterprise Fund budgets. She reviewed the Utility Rate Study that was completed in 2021 and projected cash flows of the water and sewer funds through December 31, 2026. Increases proposed for 2024 are 3% in water and sewer, and 5% for refuse. The 5% increase in refuse rates is due to the contracted increase with DSI for 2024.
Adjourn
Motion by LaCroix, second by Swartwood, to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jenelle Teppen, City Administrator/City Clerk
