The regular City Council meeting of the Mazeppa City Council was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Chris Hagfors.
Pledge of allegiance was said.
Present: Mayor Chris Hagfors. Council Persons Erica Young Mike Hammes and Jeff Nelson.
Others Present: City Attorney Luke Lamprecht, City Administrator Clerk Karl Nahrgang, Public Works Director Scott Ellingson, Municipal Liquor Store Manager Heather Groby, City Engineer Matt Mohs, Elizabeth Deming from Lamprecht Law, Helen Reiland, Mike Papenfuss, Missy Papenfus, Holly Galbus from the News Record, Mike Bubany of David Drown And Associates, Pam Clink, Bill Frieheit and 3 other residents from the 2nd Ave.
SW area that did not sign in.
Attending via electronic meeting: Bob Josselyn, and Brian Hoerle from Hawkins and Ash, CPAs.
Absent: Council Person Steve Liffrig.
Motion by Hammes, second by Young to approve the agenda and addendum. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Nelson, second by Young to approve the May 12, 2021, Regular City Council meeting minutes. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Mike Bubany of David Drown Associates presented a capital planning program to help determine future water/sewer rate and tax needs for capital planning for major projects. Also discussed options for temporary loans for a potential wastewater treatment plant.
No Wabasha County Sherriff’s report was given.
Public Works Director Scott Ellingson gave the Public Works report.
Question from Citizen on the integrity of the roof at the back up well. Public Works Director Ellingson said it is getting rough but has not leaked. Will be looking into future repairs.
A Fire Department written report was submitted and reviewed by Council.
Mazeppa Municipal Liquor Store update was given by Store Manager Heather Groby.
City Engineering update was given by Matt Mohs of Bolton & Menk. A gift basket was given to the City to be included in some form of giveaway at Mazeppa Daze. Options to remedy parking issues at MMLS were discussed. Most feasible solution currently, is to encourage customers to use 1st Ave. on-street parking. Up front engineering costs for each step of the WWTP project were presented. The City does have annual budgeted engineering that would pay for the bulk of the costs and ample reserves if needed.
Motion by Nelson, second by Young to move forward with engineering proposal on the WWTP. All phases not to exceed $123,950. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
A group of citizens voiced complaints about the MMLS customer appreciation music event. The group also complained about the parking procedures in the area, the behavior of some customers and staff.
Discussion of parking problems in the neighborhood and options the City is considering, to manage the parking issue.
MMLS and City management stated it cannot control customer behavior and assured Council that staff is trained to avoid discussion with customers about internal operations.
A Mazeppa Daze vendor asked to donate installation of electrical outlets, by a local electrician, at the riverside picnic shelter at Herb Vik Park.
Motion by Nelson, second by Young to approve the donated improvement at the riverside picnic shelter at Herb Vik Park. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Nelson, second by Young to approve building permits MZ21-11, John & Adeline Betcher for a new furnace, and MZ21-12 Redemptive Roofing/Joe and Rhonda Sand for a re-roof. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Nelson, second by Hammes to approve Resolution 21-12 establishing a Parks and Recreation committee. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Young, second by Nelson to table the Firehall roof project until a 2nd quote can be obtained and input from the Fire Department. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
An overview of the City’s 2020 financial audit was presented by Brian Hoerle of Hawkins & Ash CPAs.
Motion by Nelson, second by Hammes to approve the 2020 City financial audit. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Nelson, second by Hammes to allow Mazeppa Daze 2021 events to proceed, including the fireworks show. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Young, second by Nelson to approve Resolution 21-13 requesting permission from Wabasha County to shut down portions of 1st Ave. and Chestnut St. (County Roads 1 & 54) to hold the Mazeppa Daze parade. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Hammes, second by Young to approve Resolution 21-14 closing various streets to allow for Mazeppa Daze events. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Young, second by Nelson to approve Resolution 21-15 extending park hours to allow for Mazeppa Daze events. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Hammes, second by Nelson to approve Resolution 21-16 approving an off-site gambling permit for the Mazeppa Fire Relief for the Mazeppa Daze raffle. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Young, second by Nelson to approve Resolution 21-17 approving Dance permits for Mazeppa Daze music events. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Nelson, second by Hammes to approve Resolution 21-18 approving temporary off-site Liquor Licenses to Mazeppa Inc. dba/Leos Sports Bar to cater alcohol at specified Mazeppa Daze event sites. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Nelson, second by Young to accept donation of gift basket from Bolton and Menk to be given away as part of the Mazeppa Daze celebration. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Mike and Missy Papenfus of Moto Proz requested the City Council to consider sale of City owned land adjacent to their business.
Motion by Hammes, second by Young to close the regular meeting under statute 13D05 for the consideration acquisition or sale of public property at xxx 1st Ave. N. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Meeting closed at 8:47 PM.
Motion by Nelson, second by Young to re-open regular City Council meeting. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Meeting re-opened at 9:00 PM.
Motion by Young, second by Nelson to accept offer of $6600 on City owned parcel R23.00162.00. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Nelson, second by Young to close the regular City council meeting to discuss an employee issue under stature 13D.05, subsection 2B. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Meeting closed at 9:06 PM.
Motion by Nelson, second by Hammes to re-open the regular City Council meeting. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Meeting re-opened at 9:24 PM.
Motion by Nelson, second by Hammes to terminate employment with Melissa Kubista at the Mazeppa Municipal Liquor Store. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Nelson, second by Hammes to approve the bills and claims. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Nelson, Second by Young to adjourn until July 14, 2021, at 6:00 PM for the next regular City Council meeting. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Meeting recessed at 9:29 PM.