DUNDAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 11, 2021 7:00 p.m. Dundas City Hall
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
Present: Mayor Glenn Switzer; Councilors: Larry Fowler, Grant Modory, Luke LaCroix
Absent: Councilor Luke Swartwood 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 Modory, second by Fowler, to approve agenda with the addition of Recruiting a Parttime Police Officer under New Business. Motion Carried Unanimously (MCU)
PRESENTATION Monica Heil of WSB – Northfield/Dundas Wastewater Agreement
Heil presented an update of the actions taken by staff since being notified by the City of Northfield Dundas is exceeding the limits set in the Wastewater Agreement between the two cities. She reported the Agreement was originally adopted in the late 90’s, amended in 2001, and does not contemplate any increased population growth in Dundas. Heil reviewed a map showing where sampling and testing have been done to attempt to pinpoint areas of high concentration. She stated Northfield is applying to PCA to increase the flow capacity of their Wastewater Treatment Plant, and if approved it will allow additional flow from Dundas in the short-term; however, in the long-term the two cities should consider amending the wastewater agreement. Heil stated staff will continue to work with Northfield on the agreement and wastewater issues.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Fowler, second by LaCroix, to approve the consent agenda as follows: Regular Minutes of September 27, 2021; Resolution 2021-30 Designating 2022 Polling Precinct Locations for the City of Dundas; and Disbursements - $117,271.41. MCU
OLD BUSINESS – No old business brought before Council.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS – No Ordinance or Resolution brought before Council.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Approving a Park Survey
Administrator Teppen presented draft of a survey on parks and park amenities for purposes of future park planning, which waws reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. She stated the intention is to send out a postcard to every City address with a QR code to scan and also have available online to complete. Discussion followed with direction to ensure it is clear the City is seeking feedback on the entire park system as well as specifically Tower Park. No action by Council; staff will do another draft.
Consider Recruiting for Part-Time Officer Position
Administrator Teppen stated due to the pending resignation of a current parttime officer, staff is seeking authorization to advertise and recruit for the open position. Motion by Modory, second by Fowler, to authorize staff to begin the recruiting process to fill an open part-time police officer position. MCU
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
City Engineer – Dustin Tipp
Tipp reviewed areas of his report recently updated: BMI’s invoice on hold due to completion of work and will be meeting with the contractor; contacted Menards regarding issue of right of entry; concepts and cost estimated being updated regarding Co Rd 1 and Hwy 3 pedestrian crossing with an upcoming meeting with Rice County; sidewalk poured on Railway Street South to finalize the missing gap; and upcoming meetings with Northfield on further review and compliance with wastewater agreement.
City Administrator – Jenelle Teppen
Teppen announced local business Cannon Valley Maker will be having an open house on Sunday, October 17 from 1 to 4 pm.
Mayor, Councilors and Committees
Mayor Switzer expressed concern on a recent Northfield Area Fire Rescue Service event involving the breakdown of a fire vehicle on its way to having a maintenance checkup. He stated the repair was estimated at $60,000 and expressed concern on the way the repair expense was approved without authorization from the Board or notification to board members of this event. It was approved by the Fire Chief and after further inquiry it was reported the funding will come from the current budget reserve. Mayor Switzer stated there still is a lack of proper oversight as he caught an expense for the Fire Relief Association in with NAFRS bills. He stated at the next NAFRS meeting on October 28, there needs to be addressed lack of being informed and procedure for approving all invoice and capital expenses.
ADJOURN
Motion by Fowler, second by LaCroix, to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m. MCU
Submitted by:
Attest:
Jenelle Teppen, City Administrator
Glenn Switzer, Mayor
