September 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM - 1st City Board Regular Meeting

1. Mayor Bergman calls meeting to order regarding the Community Development Agency (CDA) and the regular City Council meeting, with the "Pledge of Allegiance" and the "Open Meeting Statement"

2. Mayor Bergman opens the Community Development Agency (CDA) meeting to review/approve a Redevelopment Contract regarding the Prairie Falls Subdivision Redevelopment Project Phase Seven (7) per Steve Shoemaker.
a. Discuss - Approve / Deny the Community Development Agency (CDA) Redevelopment Contract regarding the Prairie Falls Subdivision Redevelopment Project Phase Seven (7), more described as Lots Twenty-One (21) and Twenty-Two (22), Prairie Falls Subdivision.

3. Mayor Bergman adjourns the Community Development Agency (CDA) meeting.

4. Mayor Bergman opens the regular City Council meeting.

5. Submittal of Request for Future Agenda Items

6. Reserve time to Speak on an Agenda Item

7. Mayor Bergman opens two (2) public hearings regarding the (1) consideration of the 2020-2021 Budget and (2) consideration of the Jakester LLC dba Jake's Bar Class C #123825 (706 7th Street) Liquor application.

8. The American Legion Post #119 to discuss placing a culvert by the north drainage ditch that runs east and west on "M" Street by the new American Legion Post #119 building. The American Legion Post #119 will absorb the culvert and installation, and is requesting the assistance of City employee's (possible action).

9. Discuss - Approve / Deny Diamond Engineering Co. Drawdown #7 regarding Olsson Project #018-3348 (St. Paul Paving Improvements 2019) in the amount of $157,120.87.  The pay request is for paving except for adjusting a few items to grade.

10. Discuss - Approve / Deny the Redevelopment Contract regarding the Prairie Falls Subdivision Redevelopment Project Phase Seven (7), more described as Lots Twenty-One (21) and Twenty-Two (22), Prairie Falls Subdivision. 

11. MAYOR BERGMAN OPENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD to consider Jakester LLC dba Jake's Bar Class C #123825 (706 7th Street) liquor application.
a.  Close public comment period
b.  Discuss - Approve / Deny Jakester LLC dba Jake's Bar Class C #123825 (706 7th Street) liquor application.  Jake's Bar will open on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

12. Discuss - Approve / Deny Jake's Bar utilizing part of 7th Street in front of the bar on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. regarding a retirement event for Marie Glause.  An area will be fenced in front of the bar approximately 25 feet from the building, taking in the sidewalk and a small portion of 7th Street where patrons parallel park (see diagram); the fence will be attached to the building.  This will not block vehicle traffic going north or south.  City barricades are also requested for additional protection.

13. Discuss - Approve / Deny two (2) Special Designated Liquor applications for the St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church at 713 Elm Street regarding: (1) a Barbeque Cook-off on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and (2) a meal and raffle event on Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Identification will be checked, along with wristbands being utilized for underage drinking.  This also comes with the stipulation that social distancing guidelines are being met.

14. Discuss - Approve / Deny Sinking Fund Transfers of $154,500:  (1) Light Building $6,000; (2) Water Building $25,000; (3) Sewer Equipment $7,500; (4) Sewer Building $49,000; (5) Street $30,000; (6) Fire Equipment & Building $8,000; (7) Ambulance Equipment $9,000; (8) Pool = $6,000; (9) Library Maintenance = City $2,500; Library $2,500; (10) Civic Center $5,000; and (11) Senior Center  $4,000.

15. Discuss - Approve / Deny Transfers for Fiscal Year End 2019-2020 = $346,106.00:  Light to Police $140,000 (operating); Light to Park $66,800 (operating); Light to General $17,217 (Superintendent wage); Water to General $17,217 (Superintendent wage); Sewer to General $17,217 (Superintendent wage); Street to General $17,217 (Superintendent wage); Street to General $30,000 (Seasonal Tractor); Street to VP Bond $40,438 (assessments).

16. Mayor Bergman opens public comment period for the proposed 2020-2021 Budget.
a.  Mayor Bergman closes the public comment period.
b. Approve / Deny the proposed 2020-2021 Budget, along with the ADDITIONAL one percent (1%) increase for the total allowable restricted fund authority.

17. Discuss - Approve/Deny Resolution 2020-18, whereas the 2020-2021 property tax requests be set at $644,129.89 for the General Fund and $202,000.11 for the Bond Fund.  The total assessed value of property differs from last year's total assessed value by 1%.  The tax rate which would levy the same amount of property taxes as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of property, would be $.646803 per $100 of assessed value.  The City of St. Paul proposes to adopt a property tax request that will cause its tax to be $.656800 per $100 of assessed value.  Based on the proposed property tax request and changes in other revenue, the total operating budget of the City of St. Paul will decrease from last year's by -29%.  A copy of the resolution will be certified and forwarded to the Howard County Clerk on or before Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

18. Discuss - Introduce Appropriation Ordinance #1011 for the operations of the General Fund and Utility funds necessary to defray all expenses and liabilities for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of October 2020 and ending the last day of September 2021.
***Introduce Ordinance #1011, with no second or roll call
***Waive three (3) readings of Ordinance #1011, with a second and roll call
***Final Passage of Ordinance #1011, with a second and roll call

19. Discuss - Approve / Deny the minutes of August 3, 2020, August 5, 2020 (special), August 17, 2020 and August 26, 2020 (special); disbursements of September 8, 2020; zoning permits of August 31, 2020; and two (2) well permits consisting of (1) Tyler Solko 1502 Howard Avenue and (2) Tony Walch 903 Howard Avenue.
 

20. Discuss - Approve / Deny the COPS Hiring Program grant; the grant is $125,000 in federal funds over a three (3) year award period.  The local cash match required for the award will be $66,773.  The award start date is July 1, 2020 and ends June 30, 2023.

a. Discuss - Approve / Deny hiring a full-time City Police Officer in reference to the COPS Hiring grant.

21. Utility Superintendent Helzer updates:
a. Railroad mowing

22. Chief of Police Paczosa updates

23. City Council member updates

24. Mayor Bergman updates

25. Public Comment Period - restricted to items on the agenda

26. Public Announcements

27. Discuss personnel issues concerning Chief of Police Paczosa (possible action)

28. Closed Session: Pending Litigation; Strategy Session with respect to real estate purchase; and prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual

29. Council member ___________ introduced Appropriation Ordinance #1011 for the operations of the General Fund and Utility funds necessary to defray all expenses and liabilities for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of October 2020 and ending the last day of September 2021.  Council member _____________ waived the three (3) readings of Ordinance #1011 at three (3) different occasions.  Council member ______________ seconded the motion.  Council members Klanecky, Kezeor, Kowalski & Thompson voted aye, nays none.  Motion carried 4/0.  Council member _______________ moved for final passage of Ordinance #1011.  Council member ________________ seconded the motion.  Council member Klanecky, Kezeor, Kowalski & Thompson voted aye, nays none.  Motion carried 4/0.
 

30. Informational Items:
a. Sales Tax Proceeds
b. Middle Loup Subdivision Quitclaim Deed
c. Thank you to all Law Enforcement Agencies from John Giarretta - Green Brook, NJ