DUNDAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, November 8, 2021
7:00 p.m. Dundas City Hall
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
Present: Mayor Glenn Switzer; Councilors: Larry Fowler, Grant Modory, Luke Swartwood, Go To Meeting: Councilor Luke LaCroix (able to participate but unable to vote or count toward quorum)
Staff Present: City Engineer Dustin Tipp, Administrator Jenelle Teppen, Deputy Clerk Linda Ripka
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Switzer called the Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A quorum was present.
PUBLIC FORUM - No public input.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Fowler, second by Swartwood, to approve the agenda. Motion Carried Unanimously (MCU)
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Modory, second by Fowler, to approve the consent agenda as follows: Regular Minutes of October 25, 2021; Resolution 2021-31 A Resolution Certifying Unpaid Storm Water Fees; Resolution 2021-32 A Resolution Certifying Unpaid Utility Charges; and Disbursements - $196.646.05. MCU
OLD BUSINESS – No old business brought before Council.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS – No Ordinance brought before Council.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Health/Dental Insurance Rates and City Contribution for 2022
Administrator Teppen indicated the City will renew with Public Employees Insurance Program (PEIP) for 2022 health, dental and life insurance. She noted the increase in health insurance of 9% is due to COVID and delayed procedures. She recommended Council approve an increase of City’s contribution from $725 to $775 to cover cost of the HSA Single premium as well as for those employees who waive coverage. Teppen stated she will work on comparable benefits and pricing for 2023 plans and rates. Motion by Modory, second by Swartwood, to approve renewal with PEIP for qualified employees on health, dental and life insurance coverage for 2022 with the City’s contribution to increase to $775 for health insurance including those who waive coverage, pay for single preventive dental coverage, and life insurance up to $10,000. MCU
Consider Accepting Long Term Financial Plan
Motion by Swartwood, second by Fowler, to accept the Long Term Plan prepared by ABDO Financial Solutions, LLC for the period 2021 through 2026. MCU
Consider Accepting Water and Sewer Rate Study
Motion by Modory, second by Swartwood to accept the Water and Sewer Rate Study prepared by ABDO Financial Solutions for the years ending December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2026. MCU
Consider Accepting Third Quarter Financial Report
Blake Torbeck, ABDO Financial Solutions, summarized the Third Quarter Financial Report stating all bank accounts are reconciled through September 30, 2021, and reviewed activities in all funds. Motion by Swartwood, second by Fowler, to accept the Third Quarter Financial Report as prepared by ABDO Financial Solutions, LLC. MCU
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES
City Engineer – Dustin Tipp
Tipp gave updates to his report concerning meeting with the Rice County Engineer. He also reported on the ongoing testing for TSS in the sanitary sewer system before it makes its way to the Northfield Wastewater Treatment Plant. He stated the City has a discussion scheduled with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding the agreement with Northfield, and Northfield’s pending submittal for an amendment to their permit.
City Administrator – Jenelle Teppen
Teppen referred to memo from City Attorney addressing the Open Meeting Law and City Council attendance via a remote method. She reported the Police will be enforcing the Winter Parking ban in effect as of October 31 which Council supported. Teppen reported the Police will now move forward to enforce parking and driveway violations per the letter sent to residents this past summer by leaving a door hanger with a notice stating owner has 10 daysto comply with the City’s requirements or receive a citation. Mayor, Councilors and Committees Discussion on recent meeting with Bridgewater Township supervisors and the joint road policy the Township developed.
WORK SESSSION
Final 2022 Enterprise Funds Budget
Blake Torbeck, ABDO Financial Solutions, reviewed key items for consideration in this year’s enterprise funds budget noting budget areas of increase and decrease along with debt service and depreciation. He showed the effects of increasing the water rates 3.0% and sewer rates 4.0%. Discussion and questions from Council followed. Final 2022 Funds Budgets and Tax Levy Blake Torbeck, ABDO Financial Solutions, presented and summarized key items for consideration in the 2022 governmental funds budget and the proposed tax levy. Discussion and questions from Council followed. He reviewed the time line and action by Council on budget for 2022 and levy.
ADJOURN
Motion by Fowler, second by Swartwood, to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m. MCU
Submitted by: Attest:Jenelle Teppen, City Administrator
Glenn Switzer, Mayor
