Hello everyone and welcome call to order this meeting Thursday July 10th 2025. Can you all please stand for the pledge of allegiance? I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic
for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Roll call. Brian Wormer Christian here. Kyrie Miller here. Tom Berg here. Jamesa here. And Scott Palava
here. All right, on to the approval of the agenda. Uh, tonight's agenda goes all the way down to 10J. There's any additions, deletions, or corrections. Um, you will see HIG were added. Um,
there is one item that I would like to add and that is consider approval of the founders day committee uh for July 3rd or July 4th. Um, does anybody else have anything they want to take out? Add That could be item K.
I make a motion to approve with that amended addition. I have a motion by Miller. Second. Second by Palava. Any further discussion? All in favor? I. All opposed? All right. Approval of the minutes. Consider approval of the minutes from
the June 17, 2025 special meeting and the June 26, 2025 regular meeting. Are there any additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes? Seeing none, do I have a motion? Motion to approve. Motion by Warcrian.
Second by SA. Any further discussion? All in favor? I opposed. All right. There are no public hearings. Presentation of citizens petitions and comments. Comments limited to two minutes. So if you're not on the agenda tonight, now is your time to
speak. All right, seeing none, um there's nothing on the consent agenda and there is no old business. Go on to new business. Consider approval of an agreement between the city of Lansville and Safe Assure Consultants,
Inc. in the amount of $5,3742 for OSHA compliance and safety training. Joel Erison. Uh thank you mayor and members of the council. Uh this is an annual agreement that the city has with Safeishure. They're our uh OSHA safety compliance um
consultant that we use and we've used them for uh over over 20 years. Our agreement runs August 1st uh to July 31st. Um I guess we've been with them since before uh 2004. They provided and we've been satisfied with their policies, their training and they also
conduct mock OSHA walkthroughs of our facilities. Now the cost uh for the next year with Safe Issure is uh 5,37412 which is a 3% increase over uh this contract period. Uh we'll continue to
receive compliant policies and training as required by OSHA. Uh the Mach OSHA walkthroughs will be conducted. We also um are provided online training. So that would be for employees that uh can't make the annual uh aware right to know
bloodborne pathogens things like that. And it's also utilized by seasonals when we hire them as well. Um all policies we also get SDS online access for um safety data sheets for basically um what components make up
Windex and and things like that. uh any chemicals that we use at our facilities we have to have a safety data sheet for uh all programs and services that are provided through safe for sure are guaranteed to meet OSHA requirements uh courses that they provide would be aware
right to know I mean lockout take out emergency action plan respiratory protection PPE confined space ergonomics earth moving equipment uh etc this is a budgeted expense for
and is split amongst all of the departments with public works. Um assuming most of the the expense just there's four departments and they're the ones that basically have training once a month or or every other month. Um
the alternatives would be uh not enter into the agreement and conduct the training in-house which would require us to um have an employee that would be trained to know how to train employees with OSHA requirements or contract with another company that provides the same service. And closed with staff's report
is the proposed agreement between the city of Lndale and Safeisher. Unless there's any questions, staff would recommend approval of the agreement between Lndale and Safeisher Consultants, Inc. Awesome. Thank you, Joel. Brian, you got anything? No. No questions. Sorry.
Um, are there other companies that you've um received this from in the past? So, this is a comparable expense to other companies or um so we the League of Minnesota Cities does provide um a program that kind of a co-op with
uh other cities, but then you're really on kind of everyone else's schedule. And we've always felt it's just it's nice to be independent on our own schedule. The trainings are tailored to us, not what what fits the group. And um there wasn't
much difference in cost between between that and and having our own program. Thank you, Jane. I'm good. Scott, um just the I believe they have the coverage for if there is a violation um or a deficiency found, they they cover
the fines on that. Uh correct. Yep. Okay. Yep. If we're cited for um uh any deficient or inadequate written program that's produced by them, uh they will reimburse the city for for the fine. So then in that case, yeah, versus having a in in-house staff person here.
That's an insurance policy that we have that we wouldn't have if we did it on our own. So correct. Thank you. All right. Entertain a motion. Make a motion. Motion by Miller. Second. Second by Pala. Any further discussion? All in favor?
I opposed. On item B, consider approval of resolution 20.5-31, resolution accepting a donation from the Rosdale Fireman's Relief Association. The Fireman's Relief Association has donated $40,000 to the city to be
dedicated to the the fire department to purchase equipment. Um, as we know, cities can accept donations and gifts for the use and benefit of our residents per state statute 465.04. By approving resolution 2025-31,
uh, the city council is accepting the donation and agreeing to dedicate the funds to purchase um, equipment for the fire department. Uh, the fiscal impact would be an additional $40,000 in funding for capital outlay. alternatives would be not to approve the proposed
resolution. And then attached with staff's report is proposed resolution, the LG 555 that was submitted um by the fireman's relief association and then state statute 465.04. Unless there's any questions, staff
would recommend approval of resolution 2025-31. All right. Thank you, Gary. No questions. I'm just grateful for this. Thank you for the donation from the Ireland Relief Association. Yeah,
echo that. Ray. Yeah. Thank you. The relief association does great work for supporting our fire department. Do we know specifically Joe? Do you have something in mind that you're going to use the money for or is it just going to go into equipment fund? I have I have a list of equipment but I
don't have it right now. have their interval I guess small outfit the new guys that maybe not so much for that but um you know thermal cameras rescue
training props things like that we better our efficiency great thank you association. Yes. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. All right. Entertain motion.
All right. Motion by Scott, second by Miller. Any further discussion? All in favor? Opposed? All right. Consider approval of the quotes submitted by American Waterworks in the amount of $5,372
uh for repair work at the old city hall. Uh well, we've talked about this before. The the north wall of the old city hall is bowed in. Um based off the measurements, it's about a half inch and uh should be repaired prior to us selling it. Uh did meet with American
Waterworks on site to get a quote to make the repair. Uh the quote they provided is $5,372. Uh they proposed to use geolock anchors, wall plates, and earth anchors to bring the wall straight again. There'll be
five anchors and plates used and wall covers to hide the wall plates. Uh we would be responsible for uh any damage to the sheetrock or uh any painting that that would be required. I I did reach out to um another company
uh many times this week actually and um have yet to get a return phone call. Um so I guess we could wait to see what uh when they get back to me and we can get a quote. Um, reason I reached out to American Waterworks is we worked with
them recently um with the property owner on our small cities housing grant to um shore up uh I think all of his basement walls um and from my interactions with them dealing on the administrative side
talking to the property owner um everything turned out great and they were um a great company to work with and the the property owner is extremely satisfied with the the finished product. Uh I did reach out to a local concrete company and they said realistically they
would probably sub it out to um a company like this as well. U mainly because um companies like American Waterwork can provide a essentially a lifetime warranty um that you know local Mesa would not be able to. So,
um, I guess unless there's any questions, I would recommend that we accept the proposal from American Waterworks the amount of $5,372. All right, I'd like to see number. Um, I agree with Jamie on that. The
question I have though is so these anchors I'm looking at it some of them are in the asphalt and some of them are in the grass. So how do is this area going to get torn up? Do they have to you know do a expose a lot of it? Well, they essentially they essentially
pothole where the um anchors are going to be and then drill the rods in. Okay. From inside the building out. Okay. All right. So then there's minimal turf and parking lot. Yeah. probably. It's almost like they use a like an augur, you know. Okay.
They do by hand. Okay. Do they? Yeah. I have no I haven't seen this on I don't have any experience with that, but Okay, that's all I have. Yeah, that was that was my question. Uh
Scott, exactly. Do they trench this in? How do they get it in there? So, that's I see on here it says bring cold patch asphalt. So, they will fix the parking lot. So we only have to worry about correct. Yeah. So I think stuff they make that
right. Um yeah I I agree too. It' be nice to see some other quotes but honestly it's it's a small amount comparatively speaking and the sooner we can get this thing on the market sold the better if
you ask me. So to that it's kind of like Busho Enterprises with our wastewater or our sewage hauling. We get one bid because nobody else wants everybody. Yeah. And it probably would save us a lot of
closing too. Lot of negotiation back and forth and we just hey we disclose this problem and and it's just done. Yeah. Once you own it, you own it. All right, Curry, you got anything?
Nothing that has already been. So, I can just go ahead with it. What's the uh time frame like this? I believe he said that we were probably five five to six weeks out from
submitting the the signed proposal. Okay. And then you had somebody in mind to do the patchwork public works. No, you you guys can do that knockdown or you just you're just going to smooth it last
[Laughter] um what the question I have then so would we could we begin the process of marketing city hall or should we wait until it's completed letting people know that it's going to
it will it's going to be repaired especially since we'll have a contract And I'm guessing that the the sheetrock repair will be minimal. I mean, these plates are like Yeah. this. And then there's actually a cover that that goes over them, too, which
looks okay. But you can definitely see that there's going to be five. Yeah. It's a staircase. It's not a It's not a main living space, you know,, you know, a focus point, right? So, do we have to go up for bid for a preer to put that on the market?
Uh, I I suppose we could solicit proposals, I guess. Professional services. I mean, my recommendation would be call Lisa Skullzachek and let's get this listed and sold. Okay. Okay. Yeah, I wouldn't mind that.
So, I'll entertain a motion. So, move by second by. Any further discussion? All in favor? All opposed. Okay. Consider approval of a quote submitted by Seal King in the
amount of $4,550 to seal the parking lots at city hall. Joe Doro. Thank you, mayor, members of the council. Um, the maintenance of parking lots is necessary for longevity of the pavement as well as an aesthetically pleasing environment. Seal
coating increases the lifespan of the pavement by putting oils back in the surface of the pavement which helps reduce the cracking and wear. Staff recommends seal coating, professional seal coating to seal coat the new city hall parking lots. Of the proposals
received, Seal King is the only contractor proposing two and a half coats of seal coat uh versus two from the others. public works will crack fill and strike the parking lots and seal king will complete this work on Saturday to minimize the impacts of city hall.
Uh the seal coding of the parking lots will be funded by the city hall project. We have two alternatives to select another contractor or do not approve seal coding and attached are all the quotes I received. Any questions I'd be happy to answer. Right. Thank you. Joe, you got anything?
Um, just I know this is kind of the the general uh oil or oil but the liquid type thing. Some of that stuff like we've done chip seal and stuff on the roads. Is that not something that would be worthwhile in a parking lot? We not
have enough wear to justify a chip seal. I think this is along the lines of the GSB88 that we did in 24. Okay. Um, I don't think the parking lot have a chip seal yet and based on the
performance of the chip seal that we've had around town. That's why I went with the DSB88 in the past. Um I'm just trying to remember I was trying to remember how I mean this was 2005 when this was built. Uh it opened in '05, correct?
So it's 20 years old and I just know typically on roadways we're we'll be seeing you know chip seals in that time frame too. So but it doesn't get as much you know, right? So, I I just was curious. All
right. Thank you, Ryan. Um, who's who's responsible then for uh striping? You guys are taking um what's a half a coat? So, they hand paint all the edges.
Okay. And then they do a half a coat like a like a mist over it first and then they put the other two coats on everybody. So it kind of better have a lot better success with that coat.
Gotcha. I just was curious how they how they come up with a half. That's all. All right. Brian asked my question. I had the same question. I called. I'm like I'm sleep.
All right, Jamie. I'm good. All right. In motion. by Miller. Second by Palava. Any further discussion? All in favor? All opposed. All right. Consider approval of a quote submitted by Harry Browns LLC for a 2026
GMC 1500 truck in the amount of 41,95. Joe Dornfeld, public works director. Thank you, mayor, members of the council. Earlier this summer, the transmission went out on our 2007 Ford E250 van. I received pricing to
repair the transmission in a range of $3500 to $6,000. The Kelly Blue Book estimate tradein value is valued right around $4,000 for a tradein and the private party sale of right around $6,400.
And those values are for a van in average condition with a working transmission. Staff recommends purchasing a 2026 GMC 1500 4x4 extended cab pickup. The extended cab would allow us to store sensitive equipment out of the elements
while having the versatility of a pickup box. Um it's mostly going to be housing water meters and MXUs and the camera equipment inside. The purchase of this 2026 pickup was not budgeted for in 2025.
This is strictly a reaction to the transmission failure on the van. The funding for this purchase would come out of the water fund. Um the alternative is to repair the transmission on the van. If this alternative is chosen, the
longevity on the van is still unknown. I know we touched on this at the last budget meeting. Um, our van has 61,000 miles on it. I did find one for sale. Um, pretty comparable
to ours for six grand. Um, it's not my recommendation. It's 18 years old. It's time for a new one. I think in 2 years we're going to be crossing this bridge. Anyways, if we fix it, um, we've used it. We've got our life expectancy out of it. So, my
recommendation would be to purchase the GMC 1500. Okay. Thank you, Joe. Um Brian, now go easy on Joe. This was not a budgeted item, so there's no way for him to come in
under. So, um is there any value from the old man? So, other than scrap there, well, there's always the scrap value. Um that value I'm just going to say it's unknown at this time. You know, I don't know if the
if the motor is worth something to somebody or anything. It's just kind of one of those put it on gov deal, see if anybody will bite on it. you know, if not it's just kind of
um so if so we take this money out of the water fund, would then there be some replenishment down the road would be like or is this just we're pulling from reserves for this purchase? I believe this is correct. Yes. Okay. I just wasn't sure.
I mean just you know when we did the purchase of the building here you know we we made sure that we wanted to replenish those funds. I wanted to make sure is this a situation where we have to now budget for a couple years to replenish that fund from like the city works budget or
do do we just say okay we got the reserve let's use which I'm okay with you know that's what reserves report rainy days broken transmission at anybody else's house is a rainy day and the van is essentially used 100% water
okay so the truck would I mean I I guess I'm not so worried about that we're small town where if we had to pull the truck over to go do something outside of the water, you know, I mean, I'm not uh oh, you know, I'm not worried about
that. Um, it's more versatile than just the van. Oh, yeah. Absolutely. Absolutely. The water. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, I trust your judgment on what you need. You know, you guys know what you need. Um, and
you're not looking to get the biggest, best, fanciest truck to tour around. No, this this is the base model. Um, so this is just like the 3500 that we bought. It's that same government contract where we get the special
pricing. This truck is specifically built for us. Um, so this truck, it is, you know, the barebones version of it. The only addition that I do have on this
truck versus the 3500 that we bought is I did add a power seat so that the seat can be raised. Um, but so far that GMC 3500, we love it. It's it's a fantastic vehicle. Um,
so that's my recommendation and it's a couple hundred cheaper than before. So, and this is a GSA price. Yes. Oh yeah. Hey K, I agree about the rainy day funds. When
something happens like that, you have no choice. And then are we budgeting in next year's budget just a little bit to help um for when the next transition? So So really when it comes to the water and sewer fund, you're essentially going
to have to raise rates substantially to build that up. um between well the sewer the debt service is paid off but um right now when you look at it overall with the debt service um without whacken sack coming in um it's a break even at
best I have nothing else somebody wanted me to ask if they had Uh we had talked about um replacing it over the last couple years at the staff level when we review budgets, but other priorities have come up that we said, well, it's running fine. We'll put some
bondo on it and black, you know, spray bomb it again and get another year out of it. Um so it's been talked about, but nothing has been budgeted. All right, Scott. Uh, yeah, I'm going to, you know, reiterate what was said before. I agree
on all that. Um, as to the value, I know there's a question on the value and, um, uh, Joe had actually asked me, and I I did some checking, too. You know, that's $6,000. Um, as far as a a resale value in operating condition, um,
realistically, you're probably about a $2,000 expectation at best. Um, I would recommend though probably Gov Deals is not our target market. I don't think municipalities are going to be looking for it. I'll be honest with you. Um,
Facebook Marketplace and uh I hate to say Craigslist, but th those I think that the market that would be looking for that vehicle, that's who that's how we're going to reach them. uh it's going to be self-contra or self-employed contractor or something like that that
would be looking for a a vehicle like that. I I could see not many municipalities are going to be looking for a 20-year-old van. Um we sold things on gov deals in the past. Um to my knowledge, go deals, it's not just
for deals. It's like a Craigslist or everybody can cuz truck that we had a company like they couldn't wait to buy that truck, but but only governments can list on it. Correct. Okay. Okay. All right. I didn't
realize that. I apologize. Okay. And um well, I was going to say just for reference, uh as of May of this year, the the fund balance in the water fund was almost 1.2 million. So there's definitely funds to make the purchase.
Yep. The other thing was the the back seat. Is that the uh that has the fold up or flick or whatever? So it's a cargo area or so we wouldn't be using a seat as a work space. the uh you know we talked about it at the staff level the
extended cab versus the four-door. Um all staff is in agreeance that we would rather have the space in the pickup box versus the cab cuz it's not a people hauler, it's a tool and equipment hauler. So that was the reason for the
extended cab and I I get that. But what what style the seat does? I don't recall what that would have. Would that would be the the the bottom of the seat would fold up and it would just be on the floor or does the back seat fold down and then you have a cargo area? It folds down.
Okay. All right. So, it gives you more depth and it can also be totally removed. I mean, as an option. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Yeah. our our F250 that we have the seat folds up and that really limits your
space. You still have that width of the seat. Understand? Thank you. Are you um are you going to be needing tool boxes and all that? Yeah, I will come back with with those um the options that we have picked. So,
this this transmission and this transaction all came at kind of like the perfect storm. 2026 pricing was coming out for the truck, so I had to wait for that. It's the same with all the accessories at Christ. Um, what I'm
looking at, just to give you guys a little forecast, is the truck bed drawers. Um, and then we'll need a rack for our wrenches. So, anticipating that to be about 3 $500 I would say when it's all said
and done. Okay. And then that would still come out of the water. That would come out of the water as well. Um I did not attach that to this just because I can't give you guys the pricing of it right now. Are you looking at like a deck system? Yeah. Okay. Okay. All right.
Um just one other question I have. I'm sorry. um if we find it's not worth it to sell that van is donating it to like because I know sometimes you can donate to like the technical technical colleges and stuff like that.
Is that something we are allowed to do? I would have to look into that just to confirm. Yeah, maybe if you got the time to check it out as an option because I mean if we're only going to get a couple grand for it,
it might be, you know, two grand versus something that the technical college, you know, I mean, that's that to me it seems like a bigger benefit to say here's a van, you guys fix the transmission and then tear it apart again for how many years?
I think that that's a better return even though it's The technical colleges aren't looking for this stuff though. I'm on the advisory board at Hampton Technical College and they are uh primarily concentrating on newer model stuff. Um they want
well the six and eight speeds, you know, a minimum of six feet, but the eight the eights and 10s are what they really want. This vintage may not be what the technology looking for. How about how about high school Scott? Um TCU.
uh they don't object they have a very limited automotive program. New Prague is kind of the same way too. It's it's a with a little bit of shop. I I don't know that they're not going to get into that. Um I know when I when I'm over there helping out uh with their
programs, it's very rudimentary of the you know, we might be doing a break. They might be doing breaks or something, but I don't know. No. Well, um, I know for a while Farbo High School had a very good automotive
program. Um, it died off and I know it was coming back. I don't know to what extent. I could check on that. I I haven't confirmed with them in a while, but I'm sure I'm sure we have a song in our mind, right? [Laughter]
And the unfortunate part is, you know, because we're it's we we don't get the tax deduction, right? You know, there's no benefit. Yeah. It's literally we're just washing our hands of it. Yeah, that's why I would say, you know, if it's something that would get benefits through an educational program, maybe, but I'm not thinking.
Yeah, like I said, I I I truly think that there's cars there would there would be some uh some, you know, independent contractor that would just completely fall in love with this thing. And uh there you know there's probably a transmission at pole that you know could be swapped out in a weekend and and they
got you know the nicest fan in their plate. So okay. All right. Well entertain a motion. So move motion by Kawa second. Second by Miller. Any further discussion? All in favor?
All opposed. Right. Consider approval to accept the Steve Forms letter of retirement from the Lansville Fire Department. Joe Pumper. Uh, thank you, Mr. Mayor. Thank you, LZA City Council.
Uh, Steve Clooney has submitted a notice of retirement from Alonzo Fire Department effective May 7th, 2025. Uh, Steve has faithfully served the city of Lndale and the surrounding townships for over 24 years. Uh during his tenure, Steve achieved the rank of fire captain
and was a dedicated respected member of the department. Um Steve expressed in summary, Steve expressed that uh it has been an honor and a privilege to serve the community and u we thank him for the many years of dedicated service. His
experience and leadership will be missed and uh we wish him all the best in his retirement. So, I I uh request a motion to approve uh the retirement of Steve Coney from the Lansza Fire Department effective as of May 7th. All right. Thank you, Joel Curry.
Thank you, Steve, for your service for 24 years in the community. Greatly appreciated and I know you're going to have a great return. Thank you. I'd like to thank Steve for the 24 years of service.
All right, Scott. Same thing. A lot of years of service and sacrifice, so hard to find nowadays. So, it's great great that we have these people. Right. Yeah. Echo the thanks for the the two
plus decades of of service. Um, sad to see all this uh all this institutional knowledge leave, but uh I think they've, you know, it proves that they've left us all in good hands. Um, you know, that we can pass the torch, so
to speak. I guess bad choice of things to use as an example. Always appreciate the fire fire department. Um, so thank you again, Steve. echo all that. Thank you, Steve. And uh Joel, I got a question for you.
Sure. Are you guys going to do the fireman's dinner ball for this year? As far as I know, yes. It is on plan. Yeah, we got a lot of retirements. We got So, there's quite a few actually. Yes, quite
a few. Okay, I'll hit you with the next one. Uh consider approval to accept to Oh, yes. My bad. So, sorry, I was getting excited. Motion by award discussion, second by Miller. Any further discussion? All in favor? I.
All opposed. All right. Now, consider approval to accept Michael Nepson's letter of resignation from the Lansdale Fire Department. Uh, thank you again, Mr. Mayor. Thank you, Lonzo City Council. Um,
probationary firefighter Michael Nespin has submitted a resignation for Lanza Fire Department effective June 2nd, 2025. Um, Michael is unable to meet the necessary requirements to obtain emergency medical responders certification
um during his pro probationary period. In summary here, Michael has expressed his intention to reapply for the Lonzo Fire Department once he obtains the required state certification. Um, we appreciate his effort and dedication during his probationary period and wish
him success in achieving his certification. Um, motion uh to consider would be the motion to accept resignation of probationary firefighter Michael Debson effective June 2nd. Um Michael has again
um showed interest of reapplying and I fully expect him to reapply. He has um nearly completed all of his training that would be required to be uh off of your year probation, but unfortunately
we end up with a little hiccup and uh I think we can move forward and utilize and see him in the future. All right. Thank you, Joel. Do you need anything Scott? No. Brian, no. I'm just glad that he has another
opportunity and we can work with him. I was just going to say looking forward to meeting him and working with him in the future. All right, I see a motion. Make a motion. Motion by Miller. Second by Palava. Any further discussion?
All in favor? All opposed? Thank you, Joel. I do have one little additional note just to let you know on how we are with the hiring campaign if you don't. Yeah, absolutely. Um, Lanza Fire Department has once again conducted a su or we've considered a successful hiring
campaign using social media flyers and openhouse event that was new for this year along with roadside signage. Um, we are currently uh preparing to interview. It was at at a week ago it was eight uh new candidates and now we have dropped
down to six unfortunately. However, um uh one uh dropped out and the other one uh was not able to meet a minimum requirement. Um but anyways, moving on. Um we the fire department could could accommodate up to six new members. Um it
is likely that we would take four. Um uh however, you know, with the interview process and such, we'll we'll see how that works out. Um, but we're excited about the potential uh these candidates bring to the department and look forward to welcoming new members soon. So, I just let you know our update on on our
hiring campaign and that with a retirement and a uh uh resignation that we still do have uh the community uh reaching out to assist and to help help in time needs. That's great news. Thank you.
Thank you. Consider acknowledgement of a Minnesota lawful gambling LG240B application to conduct excluded bingo submitted by the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 586. All right. Thank you. The next two items
uh as the mayor said are uh gambling applications. Uh the first one is uh LG 240B submitted by American Legion Sons of the American Legion Squadron 586. uh they will be conducting a bingo on August 8th, the Friday of Community Days
at the American Legion. And then the uh second that was submitted is the LG220 application for exempt permits submitted by Ducks Unlimited, the the new PRA chapter. Uh they are proposing to um do bingo and raffle. Um they have um they
were asked to and agreed to take over the bingo for community days down on South Main there. So that's what their application is for. Um staff's not aware of any reason not to approve them and um if required, staff would recommend
approval of them and waving the 30-day uh waiting period. Okay, very good. Uh Scott, I have nothing. Ryan, I don't have any questions. No.
Um I'm excited about the Sons of the Legion um bringing some Friday night bingo back and then um thank you to Ducks Unlimited for stepping up to fill that hole that we have for community day. All right, Jamie. I'm good. All right.
Um Okay. Well, I'll entertain a motion for the region. All right. Motion by Miller. Second. Second by Warian. Any further discussion? All in favor? All opposed. Okay. And then I'll
entertain another motion for All right. Motion. Oh, wow. We're going too fast. Motion by Worcersian, second by Vika. Any further discussion? All in favor? All opposed?
All right. Uh, one question I do want to ask Joel before we move to this next one. Um, did the Lansdale Legion provide the proof with insurance or um is there liquor license? Yes. Okay.
All right. Item J, consider approval of revised placement of certain employees on the city's pay scale. Uh since the um last council meeting, um I guess there were some staff that
didn't feel that they were properly classified on the um proposed pay scale. based off of their duties. Um, since then there was two seven employees proposed for um
reallocation on the the pay scale um enclosed with the the staff report. You can see where they currently are, what was proposed initially and then um what is being recommended by the the HR committee tonight. Um
I believe that all the employees have been been talked to about this and are satisfied with what is being proposed. Um I have all of the so the next step actually is a formal appeal process um based off of the the job descriptions
and uh the the new pay scale. So that will be um pending what decisions are made tonight uh will be sent out tomorrow morning. Uh staff will be given a week to appeal it and then um if there are any appeals we'll deal with them at
that time and then um anticipating a a final report um from David and should wrap up this this project. All right. Thank you Joel. Uh, one thing I do want to highlight, uh, is the
library. Uh, there were descriptions that all the employees had to fill out and, uh, it was, uh, Lois Tuma that, um, she got fit in the same grade and step as
Wendy Walters. So, essentially, it was just bumping everybody from the library up one step, including Penny. Um, so then that way Wendy and Lois didn't share kind of like the same job title even though they do two totally
different things. Um, but yeah, that was the uh recommendation for the library. But Ryan, I will kick this off to you if there are any questions. Um, I know
there was the discussion regarding the liquor store. Do we still want to leave that on there? That is my recommendation. Okay. Yep. Um the comment I want to make I guess as
as being a member of the HR committee um a lot of this as we look at it really stems from employees that have longevity and I think that's where this is this is reflecting that longevity. Um and I know
there's still a plan correct me if I'm wrong there's still a plan to get some presentation from drown for um that longevity.
Correct. At the last Yep. Correct. At the last council meeting. Yep. Um longevity pay. So, you know, at three years after maxed out, you would get a cola and a bonus potentially. Yeah. Exactly. So, they were going to come back and
provide some options on that. But I think what this does is it gets gets some of those folks that that have those I mean we're we're fortunate here in Lawndale. We have a a good number of employees for you know I mean percentage wise if we talk about how many employees
we have as a a city uh overall a good percentage of employees that are near or at or above that 20 year mark. I mean that's kind of a testament to um working fun still. They they we keep
people which is a good thing. Um and I think it's just it's it's the right thing to do. All right. Thank you, Brian. Curry. Brian touched on my thing, too. I just wanted to make sure we're still proceeding with the longevity, which we
are. So, I'm good with this. All right. I'm good. Got a question. Maybe Joel can answer this. So typically is this done because we agreed that we were going to move this forward for the first uh pay period of this month or
whatever. Usually is the appeal process done and that's all settled and then it's uh the pay starts. I mean we were we kind of moving it along faster than normal or uh well we did want to get it implemented. I understand that but I didn't know. Is
that the norm? Um I would they just their wage versus the grid? Yeah, they're not appealing the they're they're appealing their pla their placement, right? And it's not even so much the step it's uh would be the grade which is um
indicative of uh the amount of responsibilities that you have. Yeah. And then they would get retro pay like if they got their first check with the original proposed and then Now, if we approve this tonight, then would they
get retro payback? Well, my understanding though is yeah, we haven't we haven't paid anything for correct. Yeah, the new wages would be effective last week, seven, six or whatever the first day of this
pay period is. So, good. Um I I guess other than these employees, I'm not aware of any that are not satisfied with or disagree or um want to appeal their their placement. So the job descriptions as a whole,
those have all been accepted or that Yep. So how the job descriptions were done is the staff and the consultant were provided the the the original job descriptions and then each employee was given a PAQ a position analysis
questionnaire and it ranged everything from um you know how much education you think you need, how much training um sit stand responsibilities and then those were uh reviewed by uh the employee and
the department head and then those were sent in and um those adjustments or changes were were made at that time. So all the job descriptions unless something major has changed between
early this spring and now um they should be accurate and if they're not then that's the the fault of the employee and their their uh supervisor. And that's what that's what I want to make sure that that wasn't going to get uh brought up again than you know trying to re redetermine.
The only thing would be is like I said if there was anything that has you know major changes since um they were okay so updated based off of the the description of duties is the same. It's just where they sat on the on the the
a grade. Correct. Okay, that's fine. That's cool. So, I just want to make sure we weren't going to be having to hash out where people's duties are in two, three weeks or whatever. That's all. All right. Well, I appreciate all the department
heads um employees um general consis. This was a big uh huge positive step forward and a lot of people are excited. Um, and so I really want to thank everyone for their time and their
honesty and um, you know, would like to move forward and honestly I would like to make the motion for uh, the approval of this revised placement. So this motion look for a second.
I'll second by Miller. Any further discussion? All in favor? All opposed? All right. Consider approval of a founders day committee. Uh I think we've all been
reached out to about this about bringing fireworks into town and I think we need to have a committee. I know that park board it was brought up. Um and this was one of their suggestions. Uh we currently have a location in mind. It
was the same location as the fireworks years past. There would be sponsors and donations to allow it. Also, I believe DSI, correct me if I'm wrong, Joel, I think they had said like 20,000 a year off the recycle,
just the recycle alone go back to the city of Lonsville. Um, I would have to to verify that. Um, but yes, we do um receive a portion of that rebate from from DSI. Yeah.
And we actually we actually did set up a a separate fund so that would be be dedicated. Okay. So, um I mean it's been a real kind of team effort trying to figure out something. Jamie had reached out about a location. C's reached out for bids. Um I
think all of us have been talking to businesses that want to get involved. And so now I think it's time to get the committee together. And what I would entertain is probably a fivep person committee including the city liaison. So um that's kind of where uh we're kind
of at. So Ki, we'll kick it off with you if you want to add anything or suggest anything. No, you know, I love this idea because people do want um fireworks back and just to maintain our small town feel. It's important to have um events like
this and plus then we're opening up the door for more people to get involved with volunteering and taking an interest in helping the community. Thank you Jamie. When I reached out to the farmer that currently owns it, they were all for it. They just had the
fire protocol in place, but other than that, they're fine. And next year's big 250 for this country. We need to bring fireworks back. All right, Scott. Um, well, I'll be honest with you, this is the first I've heard of it. So, uh,
I'm not opposed to it, but I was kind of surprised about it because I not I wasn't made aware of it. So, uh, I'm I'm I'm willing to take a look at it. Not not opposed, but kind of surprised by it.
All right, Ryan. Yeah, I know this is something that the parks board has been talking about on and off um since the beginning of the year. Um you know, I I think honestly if we're going to have a committee, it should be more than just fireworks. Um I think we
should be talking about a whole It would be a founders day or something, right? Right. Yeah. I mean, if if we're going to call it Founders Day or whatever we're going to call it, um um you know, definitely don't just focus on fireworks, you know, um because before there was a lot going
on. You know, there was always the the Fourth of July, 3rd of July rivalry with Vesley from baseball games. So, work with the Aces. Um, you know, I know there's plenty of uh food truck catering type stuff in town. You know, I mean,
there's plenty of of outside places that have come. I mean, I can see a lot of of potential here. I guess some questions I have around the committee itself. This are are we thinking on a temporary committee just to kind of get this off the ground or was this be an ongoing every year committee like we have all of
our other advisory boards? Well, we talked about um implementing another advisory board. And so I thought, hey, you know what? If we get this committee together, maybe what we can do is spin it into that, right? Sure. Okay. Um and then I assume we would do
the same process. Um, you know, there's a period of time to apply on Yeah. on the city's website and it's I'm sure it's a form that's easily changed or or updated. Yeah, we could add it to our advisory board.
Yeah. Now, application would that uh that wouldn't take one of those forms. No, we don't have it on I work. Okay. Yeah, that's what it is. Okay. I work. That's right. Okay. Okay. And then um
what are you what are we thinking for the timeline to get it set up? Like how how quickly would you like to get get the committee formed? And you know um I think the sooner the better because we're
trying to get something for next year for the 250 and I I did talk with other businesses that would like to be a part of it, like just kind of kosher loosely. Uh and um they're really supportive towards it and
trying to figure out plans as well. So um and then I'm sure we're going to want to talk with Lonzo Aces. I pitched it kind of July 3rd because they play here and then but maybe what we can do is have July 4th they play here. So it would have to be somewhat to
really start having these conversations. Oh, and I'm not saying, you know, necessarily having to change the third fourth thing as far as their, you know, if if this is a July 3rd. I know a lot of cities do it on July 3rd. I know. I I'm just saying from the aspect of of starting the committee and
having these conversations, we probably want to do it sooner than later. Um, just so then that way we don't have to worry so much about scheduling conflicts later down the road. Well, yeah. And I know I just I just happened to see a an article or not an
article, a report on the news last week. They were talking about just fireworks in general. G, go figure, right? Um, and you know, there was a lot of talk about the fact that prices are probably going to be higher next year because of tariffs, because of supply,
demand, all that kind of stuff. So, you know, I mean, I don't know if anybody saw, but a uh one of the major ware warehouses that store the big fireworks in California blew up right before the 4th of July. Yeah. Yeah. So, there were a lot of cities there was a lot of
cities out west that could not have fireworks because they lost all the fireworks for their show because they were in that warehouse. Um, so yeah, I mean we're going to we have the potential for that. But one of the things that I think we need to to make
sure we do to do this right is take a look at some of the governing documents that we have for some of our other boards maybe comparable to park board probably would be the closest one because I don't think we just want to say okay we're going to have five people and they're going to get room to talk
about it. I think we should have some governing governing documents in place to make sure that, you know, it's very specific and very clear what we're doing. Those are my thoughts. Yeah. And when I brought this up at parks
several times toward the beginning of the year, um I did talk about having like a band and entertainment and um food and you know, activities for kids to do. So, not just fireworks, just an opportunity for the community to come
out and gather together in a safe way to celebrate fireworks and um and bring that back because I know people have been talking about it for years. Bring it back and not really like taking away from community day but having another event
and I think it would actually help with community day with volunteer wise too. But you know, one of the big comments in parkour was, "Oh, well, you know what? We can't get volunteers or people would have to volunteer for it." Well, we essentially just took the volunteer kind
of right out of the whole entire thing by um looking at bids for people to do it versus us having to do it. And then, you know, another opportunity to bring back the uh fish fry for, you know, donations if they feel inclined.
um you know, stuff like that. Like bringing the community back out again. I think that's the big focus and trying to make it as you know, as good as it could be. So I I would be excited to hear what a committee has to say.
Make sure that guy out there is involved in that conversation. He doesn't look super excited about Yeah. But you want to know the location, you want to know how long, who's doing it,
show me the license. Well, and we have an application. Yeah. And um we would follow the requirements of um the state fire marshall's office. So, and if you're contracting with someone, they'll have the insurance. um
they'll know um what all the requirements are and they'll just have to fill out our application. Yeah. Let them let them figure out those licenses aren't cheap. That's why you professional is probably the way to go. But committee, right?
All right. Motion by Miller. Second by any further discussion? All in favor? I. All opposed. All right. On to other business, department and council reports.
All right, Valica, you're up. Um, we kicked off the part two of the wellhead protection plan. Um, we actually have a meeting next week scheduled with the Minnesota Department of Health
meeting to help Bolton and Bankal work. We plan to have a task together. All right. Thank you, Joel. started painting crosswalks um interrupted by a warranty issue with
our new scraper. So hopefully we get that back soon. Crack fill equipment arrived uh just in time for the rain this morning. So that kind of proof us up. Uh we've got the trees purchased for city hall. So those are planned to go in
the ground tomorrow. have been couple repairs on the mowers and the booster station coatings have begun. There was a little scheduling change. Uh the contractor brought four commercial dehumidifiers um to
guarantee no humidity in there. So they're just about done without having to shut the booster station off. So a little change of plans, but everything seems to be going smooth. Um, and tomorrow I am reading a book at the JC Park for the summer reading program.
All right, Joe. One thing I want to just throw at you, Joe, note the turnout because there's a little bit of a competition on the the reading. They come, Bill told. I already got through it
because so so the guy to beat is is Jason Jason Schmidz. So that's I'm bringing the new plow truck. So I mean guns and trucks guns and trucks are cooler than just all I'm saying.
That's your opinion though. I don't know. That's the kids opinion from what I saw in those pictures. So stop it. All right. You got anything? Finish the staff reports first. Oh, I mean, it's your call. However you want to do it.
All right, I'll get whiplash over here. Cory, thank you, Mr. Mayor and council members. Uh, like I said, uh Jason's been awesome. Quick turnaround and grading ass builds for uh escrow releases for 2024 uh residential projects. Um been working on the uh uh
sent out the park board packet today and this is a note everyone the meeting date has been changed to the second Monday of the month and with a new start of 6:30 p.m. uh putting the final touches on the
um and I'm putting the uh final touches on the planning uh and zoning commission packet uh which that meeting is still on the third th or third Monday of the month at 6:45 p.m. Is it nice? Uh yes, council member Jose.
All right. Thank you, Corey Joel. Uh well, couple things that, you know, prove the uh the quote for sealing the the parking lots. Um need to pin down a date for a kind of grand opening or a ribbon cutting for
for this building. So, I'll probably send out a email to you guys with with some dates that work to or to find out what dates work and then coordinate with uh Shana at the chamber to to get that scheduled. Um when we did the PD one, we did like a well that one actually
happened. Well, you probably couldn't do it now or maybe you could tie it into a prior to a council meeting, but um I believe that the PD was like a 4 to 7 or something like that. 4 to 6. It was late or a late afternoon. Um that that seemed
to work well. Uh we talked about the compensation study, continue to work on the budget. uh closing on the 16th next Wednesday with Quick Trip. So documents are getting flung around and final
documents reviewed and need to get those signed here. Um the sign has been uh removed. Uh it's going to be reinstalled on the 18th. Crackville seal coat. uh plan on attending the county board meeting for
the public hearing for the official naming of Hidden Willow Pond. Um working on getting a plaque for the city hall project. Kind of wrapping up a few loose ends to to finish out the project and then just uh assisting staff
as necessary. All right. Thank you, Joel. Brian, back to you. Yes. So, uh, library meets next Wednesday, library board, um, that'll be at 6:00, um, here and then EDA the
following Thursday, so next Thursday morning at 7 a.m. Um, Joe, just one question on the striper with the warranty issue. Um, do we have any idea on the timeline getting it back? I would say early next week.
Oh, okay. So, I'm thinking like with the seal coating, that's probably 100%. Yeah. So, it's just a system. Okay. Sure. I felt that since it was the first time we used it.
Well, keep an eye on it cuz uh you know, strike two, then we want a new one. Right. Right. Um and last thing I just want to say is uh congratulations to Milton and Jean Trinka chosen as the uh grand marshals for the community days parade. So, it's
a welldeserved uh honor for them. So, congratulations to Melt and Jean. All right. Thank you, Brian. Gary, as Corey said, our parks meeting is on Monday at 6:30 here. Um, and then we
have a lot of awesome community events going on this weekend. Um, so part of what makes Bonsale such a great small town are these kind of events. So, just get out there and support these organizations that put this stuff on to bring people together. And um congrats
to it. Okay. Thank you, Curry. Jamie, I believe on May 21st, we have three public hearings scheduled in planning this morning. Correct. along with review of design standards
for houses and accessories. Um I do want to thank council for the emotions for the uh wage increases and then also for the committee. Um a lot of these people have spent a long
time here and to have this recognition. I know we'll go really far with them. Um, every single person I talk to, there's not a single complaint. Um, they they don't have any complaints about like the daily
work that they do during their jobs. And it's amazing when you go into every single um shop, whether it's public works, liquor store, police station, uh even the library, then even city hall. everyone just kind
of works together like a family, you know, and they really support each other and then even support other departments. So, that was huge and I really want to thank council for for both of these items. Uh Joe, good luck. You're going to need it. Um you know, you tell me how
that works out with that plow truck because I'm I'm going to use it next time, too. So, other than that, I got nothing else. Oh, sorry, Scott. You have anything you got to add? Uh, well, uh, Brian covered the EDA next
week. Um, and also the, uh, uh, community, the grand marshall, uh, that. So, uh, that is that. Um, and I guess, uh, a chamber event. Uh, tomorrow we'll be having the
20th anniversary for Ldale Autoworks. Uh, it is open to the public for everyone to attend. We'll be doing uh uh food and refreshments and whatnot uh from 11:30 to 6:30 tomorrow. So that's all I have. Congrats. Yes.
Congrats. Good mile. Okay. Our upcoming meetings are July 28th, July 31st, August 14th, August 19th, August 28th. If there's nothing else anybody wants to talk about, um
I'll for a motion to adjourn. So move. Motion by Palava. Second. Second by Miller. Any further discussion? All in favor? All opposed. All right. Have a good night.