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City of Dundas
Administrator/Clerk’s Report
City Council Meeting, May 11, 2015
To:
Mayor and Council
From: John M. McCarthy
Date: May 8, 2015
Consent Agenda
Interfund Loan: This payment of $398,072.23 from Fund 300, Railway Street South Capital Project Fund to
Fund 602, Sanitary Sewer Enterprise Fund will repay much of the $429,731.01 interfund loan from Fund 602 to
Fund 300. Fund 300 is funded by assessments paid by College City Beverage for the improvements to Railway
Street. CCB elected to prepay the assessments in order to save interest. On May 20, 2015, the remaining
amount owed on the 2006C Series Bonds will be prepaid from Fund 602. The prepayment of $287,396.92
including interest and fees should save the City about $12,000 based on current and projected interest rates.
Special Action: Due to an error in the county assessor’s office, Rice County levied a tax on the City of Dundas
for the communication antennas on the east water tower. The county was already taxing the company leasing
antenna space, but apparently overlooked their own information and standard procedure to tax an exempt
government. The assessor’s office has agreed to abate and void the improperly levied tax, but the City will have
to pay the first half and then will receive a refund.
Old Business
Engine House Lease: Staff met with the owners of Gear Resources Outfitters, Inc. to discuss the lease. There
was general agreement with the outline reviewed by the City Council at the last meeting. The Stais requested a
lease rate of $300.00 / month. They also explained any watercraft washing would be done by or under the
supervision of DNR trained personal in accordance with DNR required procedures. No chemicals would be used
in the rinsing of canoes and kayaks.
Resolutions
Resolution 2015 –17 Terminating the Fee Relationship with Mainstreet Publishing: At the prior council
meeting, the costs of continuing to partner with the publication of the Dundas Messenger and the effectiveness
of the communication was discussed. After further review by staff, Resolution 2015 – 17 is recommended for
approval. (Motion)
New Business
Liquor License Renewals: Approve Liquor License Renewals: The following establishments have applied for
renewal of their liquor licenses for 2015/2016. All of the applicants have met the requirements for renewal and
have been reviewed in accordance with state law. Staff recommends approval of the following license
applications:
Combination On Sale/Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special Sunday On Sale Licenses.
Dawn’s Corner Bar Inc. dba Dawn’s Corn Bar;
Lyle and Pauline’s, Inc, dba L&M Bar and Grill.
Off Sale Intoxication Liquor License
AJE Enterprises, Inc. dba Firehouse Liquor.
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On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License
The Dundas Baseball Association dba Dundas Dukes.
Open House for Public Safety/Public Works Building: Staff is recommending Tuesday, June 2 from 4:00 to
6:00 pm to hold an open house at the new Public Safety/Public Works building. Request approval of the date,
time and necessary expenses. (Motion)
Attorney’s Report
Property Purchase for Regional Park: The purchase of the property will close on May 18, 2015.
Administrator’s Report
Water System Operator: The Minnesota Department of Health has informed public works assistant Greg
Malecha he passed the test for his Class D Water System Operator.
Ordinance Violations: Information regarding the fence ordinance violation has been turned over to the
prosecuting attorney to prepare a citation. A notice has been sent to the same Dundas property owner regarding
the keeping of farm animals in a residential district, which is a violation of the Dundas City Code.
Sidewalks: The engineer should have the preliminary design and cost estimates completed by the next council
meeting.
Review of TIF District #3. With the scheduled closing of Tax Increment Financing District #3, staff has been
reviewing the status and budgeting to close the project. The administrator will be meeting with representatives of
the primary landowner during the week of May 10th to discuss issues regarding the end of the District.
Filing of PCARD Ordinance: Rice County would not accept the recording of the Zoning Ordinance for the
PCARD as the zoning administrator did not have the ability to affix a seal to the certification. As the ordinance is
not a city document, the City Administrator/Clerk does not have the authority to certify. The City Attorney will be
obtaining a certified copy of the decision of the Court of Appeals and staff will attempt to record again with a
notarized signature.
Pearl Street Open House: The Rice Steel 911 Center will be holding an open house to celebrate 15 years of
operation as a consolidated dispatch center.
Committees and Boards
CASH #1 Scoping Meeting: The Scoping Group met on May 6. The consultants from Bolton and Menk
reviewed changes in the findings of fact which were suggested at the prior meeting. A Problem Statement was
reviewed and some wording changes were discussed. The open house is tentatively scheduled for the evening
of June 18, 2015.
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CITY OF DUNDAS
COUNTY OF RICE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2015 - 17
A Resolution Terminating the Fee Relationship with
Mainstreet Publishing
WHEREAS, Mainstreet Publishing through the Dundas Messenger (the “Messenger”),
provides the City of Dundas (the “City”) with a method of communicating with citizens and
interested parties for a fee; and
WHEREAS, the City staff prepares the information pertinent to Dundas for inclusion in
the Messenger; and
WHEREAS, the increasing amount of paid advertising in the sections of the Messenger,
which once was dedicated to communication with the citizens of Dundas has decreased the
opportunity to provide timely information; and
WHEREAS, over a period of years other means of communication such as the internet,
e-mail, direct mail and social media have shown the ability to provide information in a more
timely and less expensive manner: and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends information can be more effectively and less
expensively communicated by using other methods such as the City’s website, a quarterly
newsletter; utility billing and e-mail;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Dundas,
Minnesota, does hereby terminate the relationship with Mainstreet Publishing of Dennison,
Minnesota, effective with the publication of the June issue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Administrator will inform Mainstreet
Publishing regarding the termination of the relationship.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Dundas, Minnesota, on this 11th day of May 2015.
CITY OF DUNDAS BY:
ATTEST:
_________________________
Glenn Switzer, Mayor
________________________________
John M. McCarthy, Administrator/Clerk
Resolution 2015-17
___________Switzer _____________Cruz ____________ Fowler ____________Modory _____________Pribyl
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Dundas Police Department
Reports and Calls for Service – April 2015
04.02-Civil matter reported in the 200 block of Morris Street
04.05-Domestic in the 200 block of Railway St.
04.06-Animal complaint reported in the 500 block of Summit Ave.
04.08-Suicide male reported in the 200 block of Mill St. E.
Responded to the Nfld Hospital regarding the suicidal male that was brought in
Check card fraud reported by a female who resides in St. Cloud
04.09-Assisted the Sheriff’s Department with a warrant arrest
04.10-Driving complaint reported in the area of Hwy 3 and C.R. 1 E.
Child welfare check reported in the 400 block of 2nd St. N.
Chuoi Bichiok Ruach, 30, cited for Driving after Revocation
04.12-Assisted Northfield P.D. with an alarm in the 700 block of Prairie St.
04.13-No proof of insurance citation issued
Richard Kenneth Smith, 47, arrested on an outstanding warrant
04.15-Asssited Nfld P.D. with stopping a vehicle wanted in domestic reported in their city.
04.16-Assisted the Sheriff’s Department with a fight call at Heath Creek Rest Area
04.17-Assisted the Sheriff’s Office with a property damage crash with injuries
3 juveniles were cited for drugs and paraphernalia
04.18-Attempted warrant service in the 100 block of Miller Lane
04.19-Barking dog complaint reported in the 200 block of 3rd St. N.
Proof of insurance form issued
04.20-Juvenile runaway reported in the 200 block of Railway St. N.
04.21-Drunkeness reported at the L&M Bar
04.22-Ordinace citation issued for stop sign violation
Lavergne Syble Dickerson, 43, cited for Driving after Revocation
Suspicious activity reported in the 100 block of 3rd St. S.
04.23-Ordinace violation in the 400 block of Grindstone Lane
04.25-Domestic reported in the 400 block of 2nd St. N.
Proof of insurance form issued
04.26-Harassing communications reported in the 300 block of West Ave.
Corey John Vanthomme, 34, cited for Driving after Revocation and no Proof of Insurance.
04.29-Assisted the Sheriff’s Office with a warrant attempt in the 500 block of Summit Lane.
04.30-Driving complaint reported in the area of Hwy 3 and C.R. 1 E.
Theft reported at Menards
Assisted the Northfield P.D. with a driving complaint
Welfare check in the 100 block of Miller Lane
DUNDAS POLICE DEPARMENT
Citations/ Warnings Monthly Report
April 2015
OFFENSE ‐ APRIL 2015 CITATION
WARNING COMPLAINT
NO PROOF OF INSURANCE 4 SPEED 8
DRIVING AFTER REVOCATION 3 UNSAFE PASSING 1 NO SEALBELT 9 TEXT WHILE DRIVING 2 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA IN A MOTOR VEHCILE
1 POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA 1 EQUIPMENT VIOLATIONS TOTAL FOR MONTH Submitted by:
Gordon Mincke
Chief of Police
3 7 29
10 0