Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Redwood Falls City Council was called to order in the Municipal Chambers on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.
Roll call indicated Mayor Corey Theis and Council Members Jim Sandgren, Matt Smith, Larry Arentson, John T. Buckley and Paul DeBlieck were present, constituting a quorum.
Also present were City Administrator Keith Muetzel, Director of Finance & Administrative Services Melissa Meyer, City Attorney Amy Busse, Public Works Project Coordinator Jim Doering and Customer Service Specialist Erin Kodet. Council Secretary Amy Kerkhoff was absent.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith and seconded by Council Member DeBlieck approving the agenda as presented. Motion was carried by unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Council Member Arentson and seconded by Council Member Buckley approving the March 6, 2018, City Council Meeting minutes as presented. Motion was carried by unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Council Member DeBlieck and seconded by Council Member Buckley unanimously approving the following items on the Consent Agenda.
1. Approve Redwood Area Chamber Temporary On-Sale Liquor License Application
Resolution No. 20 of 2018 – Resolution Authorizing Airport Work Order No. 2018-1 with Bolton and Menk, Inc. (BMI) in order to provide the basic construction observation services, as required by the FAA, to complete the “2018 7-Bay Hangar Project” was presented by Public Works Project Coordinator Jim Doering.
Mr. Doering stated that the resolution will initiate the work listed as basic services in the work order for construction observation of the 2018 7-Bay Hangar Project. The total cost for planning, architectural design and engineering is estimated to be $71,081.00 with 90% federal share, 5% state share and 5% local share of $3554.00. Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
A motion was made by Council Member Buckley and seconded by Council Member Sandgren to waive the reading of Resolution No. 20 of 2018 – Resolution Authorizing Airport Work Order No. 2018-1 with Bolton and Menk, Inc. (BMI) in order to provide the basic construction observation services, as required by the FAA, to complete the “2018 7-Bay Hangar Project.” Motion was carried by unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Council Member Sandgren and seconded by Council Member Arentson to approve Resolution No. 20 of 2018 – Resolution Authorizing Airport Work Order No. 2018-1 with Bolton and Menk, Inc. (BMI) in order to provide the basic construction observation services, as required by the FAA, to complete the “2018 7-Bay Hangar Project.” Motion was carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 21 of 2018 – Resolution authorizing Airport Work Order No. 2018-2 with Bolton and Menk, Inc (BMI) in order to provide the basic plan development, engineering, bidding and construction observation services to complete the “2018 TH19/71 Water Main Replacement Project” was presented by Public Works Project Coordinator Jim Doering.
Mr. Doering stated that the resolution will initiate work listed as basic services in the work order for post bidding submittal reviews and construction observation of the 2018 TH 19/71 Water Main Replacement at the wye intersection. The water main would be moved from underneath TH19/71 to alongside the highway. The total cost for the project is estimated at $612,368.00.
Director of Finance & Administrative Services Melissa Meyer stated that the TH 19/71 Water Main Replacement project was not in the 2018 budget. However, due to numerous water main breaks and a scheduled MnDOT project along TH 19/71, staff thought it prudent to expedite the water main replacement. Therefore, the financing of this project is still being discussed. Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
A motion was made by Council Member DeBlieck and seconded by Council Member Arentson to waive the reading of Resolution No. 21 of 2018 – Resolution authorizing Airport Work Order No. 2018-2 with Bolton and Menk, Inc (BMI) in order to provide the basic plan development, engineering, bidding and construction observation services to complete the “2018 TH19/71 Water Main Replacement Project.” Motion was carried by unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith and seconded by Council Member Buckley to approve Resolution No. 21 of 2018 – Resolution authorizing Airport Work Order No. 2018-2 with Bolton and Menk, Inc (BMI) in order to provide the basic plan development, engineering, bidding and construction observation services to complete the “2018 TH19/71 Water Main Replacement Project.” Motion was carried by unanimous vote.
Darryn McGarvey from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP presented the 2017 Audit Results and Report for the Redwood Area Hospital. Mr. McGarvey stated that they received all of the requested information to perform the audit and no adjustments were needed. The Redwood Area Hospital out-performed many of the industry’s benchmark standards.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith and seconded by Council Member Arentson to accept the 2017 Audit Results and Report for the Redwood Area Hospital as presented. Motion was carried by unanimous vote.
Bills and Claims were presented to the Council for informational purposes. No questions, comments or concerns were raised.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Council Member Sandgren and seconded by Council Member Buckley to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. Motion was carried by unanimous vote.