August 5, 2019 at 7:00 PM - 1st City Board Regular Meeting

1. Special meeting at 5:00 p.m. for the negotiations of the IBEW 1597 Union contract.

2. Mayor Bergman calls meeting to order, with the "Pledge of Allegiance" and the "Open Meeting Statement"

3. Submittal of Request for Future Agenda Items

4. Reserve time to Speak on an Agenda Item

5. Discuss - Approve / Deny the July 2, July 15, July 23 (budget workshop) and July 25, 2019 (IBEW 1597 Union contract negotiations) minutes; disbursements for August 5, 2019 and zoning permits of July 29, 2019.

6. Discuss - Approve / Deny Nite Crawlers Bar & Grill (CK#115871) Special Designated Liquor application on Saturday, August 31, 2019 for a wedding reception from 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at the St. Paul Civic Center.  Identification will be checked, along with wristbands being utilized for underage drinking.  Chief of Police Paczosa approved the application.

7. Discuss - Approve / Deny Office Bar - Marie Glause (#008271) Special Designated Liquor application on Saturday, October 5, 2019 for a wedding reception from 12:00 (noon) to 12:00 a.m. at the St. Paul Civic Center.  Identification will be checked, along with wristbands being utilized for underage drinking.  Chief of Police Paczosa approved the application.

8. Discuss - Approve / Deny the Downtown Revitalization (DTR) Plan Phase 2 priorities and cost estimates. Brian Friedrichsen with Olsson's provided cost estimates on a phase approach basis.
Lori Ferguson with the South Central Economic Development District needs DTR estimates no later than August 6, 2019, due to the DTR grant application submittal deadline date of September 15, 2019.

9. Discuss - Approve / Deny Archer Credit Union's request to incorporate the Kendall Street paving project with the City's project per Rex Minert's email, which was submitted to Brian Friedrichsen at Olsson's.  The storm sewer portion will be taken care of directly through Hampton Construction's side of the project.
a.  Discuss - Approve / Deny Olsson's Change Order #1 regarding incorporating the Archer Credit Union east Kendall Street project with the City of St. Paul's 2019 Paving Improvement project.

10. Discuss - Approve / Deny League Association of Risk Management (LARM) 2019-2020 Renewal Resolution No. 2019-5.  This would provide a written notice of termination at least 180 days and a three (3) year commitment, with a five percent (5%) discount or at least 180 days and a two year commitment, with a four percent (4%) discount.
 

11. Discussion on City of St. Paul noise complaints; disturbing the peace and quiet time (Possible Action)

12. Discuss - Approve / Deny attendance to the 2019 Annual League Conference in Lincoln, NE beginning Wednesday, September 18 - 20, 2019.  City Clerk Beck will not be attending.

13. Discuss - Approve / Deny beginning the process on fulfilling the vacancy position of the Deputy Clerk.

14. Discussion regarding the City of St. Paul's sesquicentennial (150 year) celebration in 2021.

15. For Mayor and City Council member viewing, Electrical Commissioner Ed Thompson submitted five (5) playground equipment pictures regarding the installation of the awning that is located south of the softball concession stand and two (2) pictures of the electrical lines that are being pulled for an electrical line extension for the Middle Loup Subdivision.
 

16. Utility Superintendent Helzer updates

17. Chief of Police Paczosa updates

18. City Council member updates

19. Mayor Bergman updates:
a.  American Legion Centennial Ride Proclamation proclaimed on Saturday, August 3, 2019
        (Proclamation was placed in the Phonograph Herald on Wednesday, July 31, 2019)
b. Special meeting notice: Monday, August 12, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. for IBEW 1597 Union Contract negotiations.
c. The Certification of Special Assessment was released on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 regarding the Robert & Leona Verley (1012 8th Street) Lot Nine (9), Block 70, Original Town concerning the cleanup of the property by City employee's (this lot is in the process of being sold).
d. Received a check from Chuck Schmid for aluminum cans in the amount of $106.75; 305 lbs. of cans at .35 cents collected in a months time.
 

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

21. Public Announcements

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

23. Mayor Bergman adjourns City Council meeting

24. Informational Items:
a. Levy information regarding City's & Villages (see attached)
b. South Central Economic Development (SCEDD) Project & Activity Reporting (see attached from Mike Feeken)
c. League Association of Risk Management (LARM) Budget for 2019-2020 Fiscal Year