City of Claremont - City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 12, 2021

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CITY OF CLAREMONT

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021

7:00 P.M.

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Claremont, Minnesota was held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at Claremont City Hall.

Members present: Mayor Tasha Dahl, City Council Members Heather Grey and Jacob Klejeski.  Members absent:  Deb Ellis and Vickie Madsen.     

City staff and others present:  City Administrator Connor LaPointe, City Clerk/Treasurer Liz Sorg, City Maintenance Worker Glen Hvitved, City Fire Department First Assistant Casey Dahl, City Attorney Mark Rahrick, Bryon Wolf with the Claremont Agency, and Doug and Tamara Stimpert.

There were no changes to the agenda.

PUBLIC INPUT

Doug and Tamara Stimpert bought 1 of the RK&T lots in June.  Due to the setback requirements, the size of the house with an attached garage, and an additional garage to store their items inside they are requesting purchasing another lot which they would join into 1 lot.  They will start building in the spring.  The Council had no issues with the purchase of the extra lot.  City Attorney Rahrick will draft a Purchase Agreement for 221 4th Place for approval at the next meeting.      

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Klejeski to approve the Consent Agenda:  Minutes of the September 14, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting, Minutes of the October 4, 2021 Special City Council Meeting, Minutes of the August 23, 2021 EDA Meeting, and Minutes of the June 1, 2021 Planning and Zoning Meeting, second by Grey.  Motion carried unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

CITY ENGINEER

Bolton and Menk drafted City main maps for water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer.  The maps will also be available on GIS. 

They also did sidewalk and ramp evaluations which will be helpful in replacing ADA compliant sidewalks when an adjoining street is done.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Nothing at this time.  

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Motion by Grey to approve the financial reports, second by Klejeski. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Klejeski to approve payment of the bills, second by Grey.  Motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

Nothing at this time.

PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

The Committee met and recommended the Council name the new street (that runs parallel to new Highway 14 from Elm Street to Oakview Drive) Southview Drive.  A resolution will be available at the next meeting for approval.

The Committee held a public hearing for a renewal to an interim use for Claremont Improvement Corp.  They requested the interim use permit renewal to allow RVs in the trailer court.  The RVs would be connected to water, sewer, and electricity.  The Planning and Zoning recommended the City Council approve the renewal of the interim use permit for a period of 2 years.  Motion by Klejeski to approve the renewal of the interim use permit for a period of 2 years, second by Grey.  Motion carried unanimously.

EDA

The EDA approved a façade grant for Positive Share/Russell Mosley to improve the outside of his buildings on Elm Street, such as sidewalk repair, exterior painting, and door replacement.

A Pints and Policy will be held October 21 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion for a round-table discussion on the future development of Claremont.  The public is encouraged to attend.

PARKS COMMITTEE

The Harmer property appraisal should be getting done soon. 

CITY ATTORNEY

Nothing at this time.

PEOPLESERVICE

Monthly reports are in the packets.

ADMINISTRATOR

Administrator LaPointe went through his monthly report.

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Bryon Wolf went through the city insurance policy renewal.  The yearly policy is $22,744.  Usually, LMC Insurance Trusts sends dividend checks.

Someone had stopped into City Hall and turned in an application for a free lot and paid the $1000 fee.  She was told it is non-refundable.  She changed her mind on the free lot due to the cost of the house she planned on building.  She asked if she could get the $1000 fee back and she was told to write a request which wasn’t received.  At this time the Council declined to refund the non-refundable fee.

Vickie Madsen resigned effective October 12 due to moving out of city limits.  Motion by Klejeski to approve Resolution No. 21-16:  Resolution Accepting Resignation and Declaring Vacancy, second by Grey.  Motion carried unanimously.

The Council will take applications and hold interviews to fill the vacancy which will run until December 2022.  Motion by Grey to approve Resolution No. 21-17:  A Resolution Relating to Procedures for Appointing a Person to Fill the Vacant Council Position, second by Klejeski.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Due to a RK&T lot being sold it needs to be removed out of the TIF District.  Motion by Grey to approve the Resolution Amending the Boundaries of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-4, second by Klejeski.  Motion carried unanimously.

A member of the Fire Department requested use of the west end of the Fire Hall for his son’s confirmation on Sunday October 17.  Motion by Klejeski to approve the request, second by Grey.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Klejeski to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m., second by Grey.  Motion carried unanimously.   

ATTEST:

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Elizabeth Sorg, City Clerk/Treasurer Tasha Dahl, Mayor