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APPROVED MINUTES CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING CITY OF WYOMING, MINNESOTA

OCTOBER 17, 2017 7:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lisa Iverson called the Regular Meeting of the Wyoming City Council for October 17, 2017 to order at 7:00 P.M.

CALL OF ROLL: On a Call of the Roll the following members of the Wyoming City Council were present: Councilmembers Lisa Iverson, Linda Nanko/Yeager, Don Waller, Joe Zerwas and Claire Luger ABSENT: None Also Present: Mark Vierling, Eckberg Lammers, Robb Linwood, City Administrator, Mark Erichson-WSB, Paul Hoppe, Public Safety Director and Marty Powers, Public Works Superintendent

DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: OPEN FORUM: Marsha Steven 26490 Glen Oak – Stated often there are many children waiting to cross by Wyoming Trail and the new Kennedy Estates development. The children were able to cross safely. Would like to see a crosswalk to be installed at this intersection. Mayor Iverson – Questioned Chief Hoppe and City Engineer Erichson if we can look into this.

City Engineer Erichson – We can contact County Engineer Triplett since it is a county road to ask if there are any solution for the crosswalk. Council Member Waller – Stated that there could be children from Kennedy Estates that would try to access the parks to the south of the development. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Asked if extra patrols in the area is a solution? Public Safety Director Hoppe – We will ask officers to watch for children crossing when they are enforcing speed and traffic, it is one of our highly traveled roads. County Commissioner Montzka – County Engineer Triplett will be reviewing the crosswalk tomorrow. Does not believe we can have as an expensive solution as Forest Lake has in downtown Forest Lake. Char Imgrund – New Postmaster for the City of Wyoming. Wanted to introduce herself would like to find solutions for the position of the mailbox. City Administrator Linwood – Believes that the post office moved the box to prevent wrong way traffic on the street but the city will work with the post office to try to find a creative solution on the mailbox location

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Consider approving the minutes of the “Regular Meeting” of the Wyoming, Minnesota City

Council for October 3, 2017.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LUGER TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE “REGULAR MEETING” OF THE WYOMING, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL FOR OCTOBER 3, 2017 Voting Aye: Waller, Nanko/Yeager, Luger, Zerwas and Iverson Voting Nay: None Abstain: None

SCHEDULED BID LETTINGS: NONE

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. To consider Resolution 17-10-91 a resolution approving the vacation application from

the developer Eugene Hallberg for the property located at the part of Forest Lake Road dedicated in the recorded plat of “Roger’s Addition to Wyoming, Chisago County, Minnesota

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER NANKO/YEAGER SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WALLER TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:14PM Voting Aye: Waller, Nanko/Yeager, Luger, Zerwas and Iverson Voting Nay: None Abstain: None

No Public Comment

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER NANKO/YEAGER SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WALLER TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:14PM Voting Aye: Waller, Nanko/Yeager, Luger, Zerwas and Iverson Voting Nay: None Abstain: None

City Administrator Linwood – Explained that staff received a vacation application from Gene Hallberg of Forest Lake Road. To allow public access the two parcels needed to be combined, with one being meets and bounds and the other one being platted it was necessary to approve a simple development agreement for the three parcels as identified in the resolution. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – asked if the resolution should be approved contingent on the adoption of the development agreement City Attorney Vierling – That would be correct Council Member Waller – Questioned if we have any other Forest Lake Roads or any other vacations that could potentially could come in. City Administrator Linwood – We could, but they would be handled on a case by case basis like this example. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – asked if access to the parcel could be anywhere on 264th street and not where the current access is since it appears on Forest Lake Road.

City Attorney Vierling – That is correct, the access would not be allowed in the right of way and city ordinance will determine the access point.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER NANKO/YEAGER SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 17-10-91 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE VACATION APPLICATION FROM THE DEVELOPER EUGENE HALLBERG FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE PART OF FOREST LAKE ROAD DEDICATED IN THE RECORDED PLAT OF “ROGER’S ADDITION TO WYOMING, CHISAGO COUNTY, MINNESOTA CONTINGENT EXECUTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BEING PASSED

Voting Aye: Nanko/Yeager, Luger, Zerwas, Waller and Iverson Voting Nay: None Abstain: None

3. To consider Agreement 17-10-08 A Development Agreement between the City of

Wyoming and Hallberg, Inc. City Administrator Linwood – Explained that the development agreement combines the three parcels and makes the new parcel adhere to all City of Wyoming zoning ordinances Council Member Waller – Asked if Mr. Hallberg has indicated about pending development of the parcel and its current zoning City Administrator Linwood – We have not received any indication from Mr. Hallberg in regards to any development of the parcel and it is currently zoned commercial

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER LUGER SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO APPROVE AGREEMENT 17-10-08 A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WYOMING AND HALLBERG, INC.


CONSENT AGENDA: Items under the “Consent Agenda” will be adopted with one motion; however, council members may request individual items to be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion and action if they choose.

4. Consider approving the minutes of the “Regular Meeting” of the Wyoming, Minnesota City Council for September 19, 2017 as amended.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LUGER TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM #4


COMMUNICATIONS:

5. Report of the Public Safety Director, Paul Hoppe for October 11, 2017

6. Report of City Building Official, Fred Weck, IV for October 11, 2017

7. Report of City Attorney Mark Vierling for October 12, 2017

8. Report of City Engineer Mark Erichson, WSB for October 11, 2017

9. Report of Public Works Superintendent Marty Powers for October 10, 2017

OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS 10. To consider a approving a request for proposals (RFP) for Professional Audit Services for

the City of Wyoming for 2017 through 2019 City Administrator Linwood – Explained that with the new relationship the City has with Abdo Eick and Meyers acting on its behalf as a finance director it has lost its independence to complete an audit and opinion on the city’s financials. The RFP indicates for services from 2017 to 2019 or a single year by year. We will be sending out to three auditors recommended by Abdo Eick and Meyers and it will be posted on the League of Minnesota Cities marketplace until November 14th, 2017 Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Questioned if we should look at RFP’s for Engineering and Legal Services as well Mayor Iverson – Suggested we have future upcoming work sessions when we may be able to discuss this A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER LUGER SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF WYOMING FOR 2017 THROUGH 2019


11. To consider Resolution 17-10-92 a resolution concurring with the Economic Development

Authority (EDA) of the City of Wyoming, Minnesota authorizing the execution of that certain fifth amendment to statutory mortgage

City Administrator Linwood – Stated that this is the 5th amendment to the statutory property known as the Bingham Property. The property was purchased back in 2002 and the EDA approved the agreement at their October 9th, 2017 meeting and the County HRA/EDA will have the amendment on their agenda at their October 31st, 2017 meeting. The agreement will last until 2020 and the interest rate has been lowered to 3.95% Council Member Nanko/Yeager – asked what the previous interest rate was? City Administrator Linwood – 4.50%

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER WALLER SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LUGER TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 17-10-92 A RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) OF THE CITY OF WYOMING, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THAT CERTAIN FIFTH AMENDMENT TO STATUTORY MORTGAGE


12. To consider a recommendation from the Park and Recreation Board to install water service

infrastructure in Railroad Park for an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 City Administrator Linwood – This item has been brought forward due to an in kind donation of $3,600 to tap and run a water service at Railroad Park. The Public works department has estimated it will cost an additional $5,000 in labor and materials to complete the project. Council Member Zerwas – Asked how much was currently in the gambling fund? Council Member Nanko/Yeager – stated from a memo from July approximately $26,000.00 Council Member Nanko/Yeager – The park board plan had not only the irrigation and drinking fountain, the plan that was presented by the park board showed raised planters, decorative fountain and flower beds Public Works Superintendent Powers – The water line that will be installed will be an inch and a half and will be more than adequate for these items. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Asked if the Gambling fund would be appropriate, since the statute says those funds are to be used for recreational, community and persons under 21, would the irrigation and water system apply? City Administrator Linwood – The drinking fountain may fall under the statute, but the irrigation may be more difficult to show a relation. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – In previous meetings it was discussed that due to its location that it would not be a place for playground equipment and in the September minutes the Park Boards refers to the park as a welcoming park. Mayor Iverson – With the park we have the MS150 that comes through, residents and children that come by on their bikes. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – If it is not a lawful expenditure based on the statute for the Gambling Funds it should not be used. In the Park Dedication fund there is an approximate balance of $24,366 and that electric service costs for Railroad Park of $5,000 was to come out of that. City Administrator Linwood – I think you could have discussion if the use of Gambling funds is appropriate. The park dedication account would also be appropriate for the expenditure. The electric was discussed but the electric would not be put in until a later time. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Feels that the dedication fund is a more lawful use and the water installation will be the same amount for the electric installation at $5,000 Council Member Waller – Suggested that we leave the gambling funds and utilize the levy funds. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Stated that the levy account does not have enough money and you would need to use dedication funds. Council Member Zerwas – Does not believe that you can tell what age of resident would utilize the park. Council Member Waller – What was the in kind donation work that Olson’s donated for $3,600?

Public Works Superintendent Powers – $8,600 was the bid to complete all of the work. Olson’s will be digging the trench and tapping the main, the materials purchased and other work will be completed by Public Works. City Attorney Vierling – Stated that the use of the Gambling Fund is a judgement call by the council. Council Member Waller – Believes that the park dedication fund should be used and the gambling funds can be used on things like playground equipment. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER NANKO/YEAGER SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WALLER TO APPROVE A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD TO INSTALL WATER SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE AT RAILROAD PARK FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.00 OUT OF THE PARK DEDICATION FUND

Voting Aye: Luger, Zerwas, Nanko/Yeager Waller and Iverson Voting Nay: None Abstain: None

13. To consider Resolution 17-10-93 a resolution accepting the work and approving final

payment for the 2017 pavement preservation project to Allied Blacktop in the amount of $49,335.00

Public Works Superintendent Powers – This is the authorizing payment for the crack filling project. The work was completed, inspected and all closeout documents have been received. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER WALLER SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 17-10-93 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE 2017 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROJECT TO ALLIED BLACKTOP IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,335.00


14. To consider Resolution 17-10-94 a resolution approving a bituminous patching project by

the Wyoming Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 Public Works Superintendent Powers – This is an effort to keep some of the roadways in a drivable and safe condition. Public works would like authorization to complete a project not to exceed $20,000 to complete work on the west side of the freeway and other designated streets. The project will be an in house project, we will haul the material with our own trucks and spread the material when completed. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Asked if we would be doing large patches or segments. Public Works Superintendent Powers – They will be large segments of patches on these sections. Council Member Waller – asked how this operation will be conducted, how many trucks to haul, how many employees booting and how many inches of patch? Public Works Superintendent Powers – We will haul product in, use the skid steer to spread it, and we will apply tack and use our broom to remove loose material and leaves. It is not ideal, but for our situation will accomplish a lot for our money. We will have 2 trucks hauling, 3

employees on the ground and an average of 2 inches for the projects. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Will it create a proper bond and even enough? Public Works Superintendent Powers – It should be for the way we will apply it? Council Member Waller – Had concerns about keeping the crowns for drainage on the roads and how many tons? Public Works Superintendent – 150 tons plus and over a duration of 2 weeks, we will do as much as we can weather permitting. Council Member Waller – Suggested keeping patches small so things do not get sticky. We will still have funds for other projects if we do not go through the $20,000 Public Works Superintendent Powers - Correct A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LUGER TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 17-10-94 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BITUMINOUS PATCHING PROJECT BY THE WYOMING PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00


15. To consider Resolution 17-10-95 a resolution approving the purchase of 200 Tons of Road

Salt from the State of Minnesota bid contract in the amount of $13,561.93 Public Works Superintendent Powers – Took advantage of the state bid for salt and additional discount in the month of October. Usually we take delivery of the salt over the duration of the year, but the entire amount of salt that we committed to showed up the next day. We did not have council authorization for this, so we have this item tonight. Council Member Waller – Asked what the total savings were? Public Works Superintendent – We received a $200.00 dollar discount. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER LUGER SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 17-10-95 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF 200 TONS OF ROAD SALT FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA BID CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,561.93


16. To consider Hiring Lauren Studer on probationary status as Crime Analyst at a starting

wage of $17.00/hr. and not to exceed an average of 24 hours per week Public Safety Director Hoppe – This for the part time crime analyst position, we had a comprehensive selection process, application scoring, interviews, online skills testing and background check. She has a bachelor’s degree from Hamline University in criminology and sociology and she completed an internship 1 year with the Homicide Research Center. We would like to start here as soon as possible and has been budgeted in 2018. Council Member Nanko/Yeager - This is a new position and is resulting in a budget increase?

Public Safety Director Hoppe – This is a new position and will result in a budget increase in 2018 Council Member Zerwas – Does she have interest in becoming a police officer? Public Safety Director Hoppe – No she wants an administrative position in law enforcement. Council Member Zerwas – She seems very qualified for the positon. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LUGER TO APPROVE THE HIRING LAUREN STUDER ON PROBATIONARY STATUS AS CRIME ANALYST AT A STARTING WAGE OF $17.00 HR AND NOT TO EXCEED AN AVERAGE OF 24 HOURS PER WEEK

Voting Aye: Luger, Zerwas, Waller and Iverson Voting Nay: Nanko/Yeager Abstain: None

17. To consider authorizing the Wyoming Police Department to proceed with a selection

process to establish an eligibility list to fill the vacant Police Officer Position Public Safety Director Hoppe – We have had an officer resign to take a position with the Forest Lake Police department. We will have a vacancy and would like to backfill it and the process usually takes 3 to 4 months to put an officer in place. We are currently running at capacity or slightly above for our officer’s workload. Our comparable comps per capita for law enforcement across the nation, in Minnesota and Local we are running at or below what the averages would be. We have about 1.3 per 1000 residents, the hiring would maintain our service levels. Council Member Waller – Questioned if we need the officer, North Branch is running at 1.1 Public Safety Director Hoppe – The last 4 to 5 years we run approximately 25% more call load per officer than North Branch. You look at the officer per 1000 and you look at what the call load is. We are significantly higher than our neighboring agencies including North Branch and Chisago County. North Branch has a greater population but our calls for service are 25% higher than North Branch. Council Member Waller – Questioned what calls we get that North Branch receives? Public Safety Director Hoppe – We are much closer to the metro than North Branch and we have I35 and Hwy 8 within our city. Mayor Iverson – we have a large amount of industrial and commercial business in Wyoming. Public Safety Director Hoppe – We do have a significant amount of commercial industrial business and that is not taken into consideration against our per capita numbers like our population levels Council Member Waller – Stated that North Branch is a 36 mile city and how large is Wyoming. Public Safety Director Hoppe – We are approximately 22 square miles. The amount of calls is what we are looking at vs. city square mile size. Council Member Waller – How many of the calls are calls for service outside our community

that are calls that are not ours. Public Safety Director Hoppe – The City assisted the City of Stacy and Chisago County around 70 times per year and the county was in Wyoming about 65 or 66 times during the year. Council Member Luger – asked if we knew the age demographic difference between Wyoming and North Branch? Public Safety Director Hoppe – Does not have the info, but would guess comparable Mayor Iverson – The City is growing with new developments, cutting back on an officer could put our residents in jeopardy. Is not in favor of cutting back and wants to maintain our level. Public Safety Director Hoppe – Based on our statistics we are getting busier with calls as an organization due to commercial and residential developments and shifts in the economy that increase crime. We will be hard pressed to maintain services levels with one less officer Council Member Zerwas – Not in favor of going backwards and losing an officer Mayor Iverson – The new officer will not be making as much money as the leaving officer? Public Safety Director Hoppe – No, it will be about $20,000 difference over 3 years of the new officer getting top pay. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – As she reads through the call list and police reports she does not share the Mayors idea that it will make us less safe and especially as she reads the twitter feeds. Concerns are budgetary, same concerns when voted against the crime analyst, stated the expenditure budget continues to increase over the last 6 or 7 years. We need to cut spending and if there is attrition she would rather not fill the position then find in the future we have to lay someone off. Council member Zerwas – Favor of holding strings on purse but not in favor of cutting Public Safety. Council Member Waller – Asked Mr. Zerwas if he didn’t feel bad about guard rail at last meeting. If we have attrition we have to look at it as a community if we can keep those standards. When it’s said proper it’s a guess at best, the studies and things that come together are a guess. Agrees with council member Nanko/Yeager if we have attrition it’s better to slow down on that instead of having to lay someone off at another point, if we can’t afford them we can’t afford them. Mayor Iverson – Not sure why were are talking attrition, it is not on the table. Council Member Luger – Stated she was an advocate of being fiscally responsible, does not believe on cutting back on a community need is an example of being fiscally responsible. Not in favor of jeopardizing our public safety or the safety of the community to say we are cutting the budget, it is a need. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER _ZERWAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER _LUGER TO AUTHORIZE THE WYOMING POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROCEED WITH A SELECTION PROCESS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO FILL THE VACANT POLICE OFFICER POSITION

Voting Aye: Luger, Zerwas, and Iverson Voting Nay: Waller and Nanko/Yeager Abstain: None

18. To consider conducting a comprehensive salary survey and market analysis for the City of

Wyoming to be conducted by Springsted Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $2,900.00

City Administrator Linwood – The council had previously discussed a compensation study for the City of Wyoming. The last time a study was completed was in 2006. Springsted provided our list of different employee titles for the study. Springsted has presented a study not to exceed $2,900 dollars. Mayor Iverson – Most cities do this on a regular basis and when was the last time the city completed one? City Administrator Linwood – Usually every 2 to 3 years and the last time was 2006. Council Member Waller – Do we have any idea of what cities we will compare? City Administrator Linwood – The consultant will provide a list to the city council and it usually comparable size and geography. Council Member Waller – It is mainly being driven by the labor negotiations? City Administrator Linwood – Correct. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Stated that it will be extremely objective, expressed concern that statistics can be used to produce a predetermined answer, wants to make sure the study is very objective. City Administrator Linwood – The consultant has a very good reputation in the industry and will be working for the city to provide an objective report. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LUGER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE SALARY SURVEY AND MARKET ANALYSIS FOR THE CITY OF WYOMING TO BE CONDUCTED BY SPRINGSTED INCORPORATED IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,900.00

Voting Aye: Luger, Zerwas, Nanko/Yeager, Waller and Iverson Voting Nay: None Abstain: None

19. To consider Resolution 17-10-96 a resolution approving “payment pay voucher #16” to

Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, Inc. for the water tower No. 3 project (WSB project 2591-07) (city project 15-03) in the amount of $24,974.66.

City Engineer Erichson – The project is nearly complete and we are finishing a few punch list items at this point and time. We hope the next voucher is a final payment. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER WALLER SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LUGER TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 17-10-96 A RESOLUTION APPROVING “PAYMENT PAY VOUCHER #16” TO PHOENIX FABRICATORS AND ERECTORS, INC. FOR THE WATER TOWER NO. 3 PROJECT (WSB PROJECT 2591-07) (CITY PROJECT 15-03) IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,974.66.


20. To consider Resolution 17-10-97 a resolution calling a public hearing on assessments for

the 2017 street reconstruction project (city project no. 16-03) City Engineer Erichson – The Results and product of the project are looking very good. The project costs were less than we anticipated based on positive bids which means lower assessments. Summarized the costs of the 2017 street project. The assessment amounts are approximately $4,100 per unit. Two resolutions are presented to the council and they are presented over 10 years. Council Member Zerwas – The project was very well done Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Are you taking core samples? City Engineer Erichson – Yes, we do this to ensure that the contractor maintained our standards and the MNDOT State Aid samples. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER WALLER SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 17-10-97 A RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 2017 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. 16-03)


21. To consider Resolution 17-10-98 a resolution declaring the cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment roll for the 2017 street reconstruction project (City project no. 16-03)

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER WALLER SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 17-10-98 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE 2017 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. 16-03)


22. To discuss the Minnesota Department of Transportation MNDOT 2017 Local Road Improvement program grant application

City Engineer Erichson – We are looking to stretch our limited funds for street reconstruction. We have an opportunity to apply for grants through MNDOT. We are not sure if we will receive any funds, but it is in our best interest to apply for those monies. The MNDOT LRIP grants go through a criteria of about 8 different items that include:

1. The availability of other state, federal and local funds 2. The regional significance of the route 3. Effectiveness of the proposed project in eliminating a transportation deficiency 4. Effectiveness to reduce traffic crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage 5. The local share for costs that are directly or partially related to trunk highway

improvements 6. The number of persons who will be positively impacted by the project 7. The projects contribution to other local, regional, or state economic development or

redevelopment efforts. 8. The ability of the local unit of government to adequately provide safe operation and

maintenance of the facility upon completion. City Administrator Linwood – Suggested that the three roads that Engineer Erichson and I identified were Pioneer Rd, Fairview Blvd. and East Viking Blvd. Asked for council input on any additional projects or candidates for the grant application. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Asked about East Viking Blvd – is almost 2 projects, one is a mill and overlay on the rural portion and portion towards town looks like a reconstruction. Is this grant available for both projects or the whole thing? City Engineer Erichson – It could be for the whole project, we may be able to acquire some additional state dollars with another expansion of Polaris. There is no limit to the amount of streets we can apply for. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Believes that Fairview Blvd is highly rated and has received complaints about the condition of the street. Would like to see an application for grants for all 3 streets. City Administrator Linwood – The street projects stand on their own and are not affected by their applications. Mayor Iverson – Asked if we could contact Chisago City about trying to complete work on Pioneer Rd to apply together. City Engineer Erichson – The portion of Pioneer Road in Chisago City has been reconstructed since our portion in the City of Wyoming. City Administrator Linwood – The largest portion of Pioneer is located in Wyoming and is still between Wyoming Trail and Hwy 8, so it may score well on its own. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LUGER TO PREPARE GRANT APPLICATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS FOR PIONEER RD, EAST VIKING BLVD, AND FAIRIVEW BLVD TO THE MNDOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM


23. To discuss and give feedback to the East Central Regional Library about potential changes

in the hours of operation for the Wyoming Library City Administrator Linwood – Visited by the Executive Director of the ECRL and they are currently evaluating the hours of the libraries in the ECRL system. The agency used different items to come to the current hours and recommended hours on the libraries. They used a weighted system of the checking out of materials, visits and computer use. The proposed hours are not finalized, they are asking for council feedback on the proposal. We would like to know if the council would like more information on the proposed hours or feedback for the board. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Wanted to know the criteria they used to change the open day open and closed from Monday to Friday for days being opened and closed. The ECRL Executive Director suggested they see more traffic on Mondays than Fridays. It is my understanding that we will see that information later this week. The other portion of the hour change was the potential of losing our Sunday hours, it is now been stated it was a misunderstanding our miscommunication and is now off the table. Wanted more information on the data for the change of the close and open from Monday and Friday.

City Administrator Linwood – Talked about the comparative data between the libraries. Some things may be changed based on the location of the library. Computer usage may be higher in other areas of the county due to broadband and internet not being available. We are very well served in Wyoming. We can give some feedback tonight or we can ask for more information from the ECRL and have it on the next city council meeting. Mayor Iverson - Council discussed how the visits may be driven by the region they are located in. Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Noted that North Branch pays more to be open more hours Council was in favor of bringing the item back on the next council agenda and receiving more information.

CLAIMS:

24. Consider authorizing payment of recommended bills, payroll and Journal Entries for the period of October 4, 2017 through October 17, 2017.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LUGER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF RECOMMENDED BILLS, PAYROLL AND JOURNAL ENTRIES FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 4, 2017 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2017 Voting Aye: Waller, Nanko/Yeager, Luger, Zerwas and Iverson Voting Nay: None Abstain: None

COUNCIL REPORTS:

Council Member Zerwas – Sewer Commission Negotiations – Non Union employees – Increase salary 2% - Employees to receive a $25 dollar increase in health care at a 60/40 split. HSA is paid in full up front by employer so it is available for employees to pay deductibles. Sewer Commission – Authorized Stantec to do a CIP study not to exceed $16,800. The new pickup truck has arrived and Mark Nelson asked for authorization to sell the 2005 pickup.

Council Member Nanko/Yeager – Sewer Commission – Plant is running well and is being switched over to Winter Operation. Scada system was ordered and will be delivered in January, staff will continue to limp the old system along. Flushable Wipes Lawsuit – 3 staff will be deposed next month for the lawsuit. Solar Garden was updated and the 1st amendment was completed which updates subscription and rates. Thanked everyone for coming.

Council Member Luger – No Report

Council Member Waller – Attended EDA meeting October 9th, 2017 – EDA discussed what a business friendly city is. Asked if the articles were provided by Administrator Linwood could be shared with the council. The EDA will be moving forward with Electronic Billboards.

Mayor Iverson – Attended EDA meeting on October 9th, 2017. Attended the Fire Department Open House on October 11, 2017, it was well attended by residents. I was told “Coffee with a Cop” was well attended. Police Bus stop visits are back with kids in our community. Spoke to the 5th grade classes for the League of Minnesota Cities Mayor for a day. The City Administrator attended the MNCAR event last Wednesday. He represented the City of Wyoming.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMBMER WALLER TO ADJOURN THE OCTOBER 17, 2017 “REGULAR MEETING” OF THE WYOMING, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 8:40PM Voting Aye: Waller, Nanko/Yeager, Luger, Zerwas and Iverson Voting Nay: None Abstain: None

A portion of this public meeting may be closed to discuss “Labor Negotiation Strategies”; “Misconduct allegations or charges”; “Attorney-client privilege”; or

“Performance evaluations” as per MN State Statute 13D.01-.05.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: NOVEMBER 8, 2017

7:00PM

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