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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City
Council of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at
5:30 P.M. Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members:
David A. Raddatz Amber L. Molden, Lindsey M. Bruer and Andrew W. Schmidt.
Members absent: none.
Also Present: Roman A Fidler, Danielle Olson – City Attorney, Greg
Stang – PeopleService and Jon Peterson – Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Public Present: Michael Lind, Jason Heinecke, Michael Borstad, Jon
Droogsma, Jon Heinecke, Dru Tosel, Wade Schmidt, Jon Panzer and Leslie
Ehrenberg.
Discussion with Del Dee Foods past testing, sampling, surcharges,
fines and billings.
A motion was made by Bruer and seconded by Schmidt to set a
payment of $4,427.71 to Del Dee Foods for all past issues through March 7,
2018. All voted in favor and motion carried.
The meeting was recessed at 7:10 P.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:15 P.M.
A motion was made by Bruer and seconded by Molden, that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution 2018-2, Supporting the
Designation of Qualified Census Tracts As Opportunity Zones. Voting in favor:
Syltie, Raddatz, Schmidt, Molden and Bruer. Voting Against: None. Absent:
None. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Molded to go into
closed session for Street Union negotiations. All voted in favor and motion
passed. Went into closed session at 7:19 P.M.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Bruer to go out of
closed session at 7:32 P.M. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Bruer and seconded by Raddatz to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:33
P.M.
Roman A Fidler Chadwick C Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at 5:00
P.M. Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members: L.
Allen Smith, Amber L. Molden, David A. Raddatz and Lindsey M. Knutson.
Members absent: None.
Also Present: Roman A. Fidler, Jeffrey Cook – AAHS CEO, Scott Conn -
Rodeberg & Berryman, Inc., John Droogsma and Michael Lind – Del Dee
Foods, Jon Peterson – Bolton & Menk, Inc., Leslie Ehrenberg, Cari Weeding
and Renae Schreck – Sewearable’s, Danielle Olson – Attorney and Andrew W.
Schmidt – Council Member Elect.
Public Present: Mary Lou Smith and Nate Vander Velde.
Mayor Syltie opened the public hearing on the Final Assessments to Dollar
General for the 2016 Utility Project at 5:00 P.M.
Scott Conn, Rodeberg & Berryman, Inc. reviewed the proposed assessment.
No comments from the public.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Raddatz to close the
public hearing on the Utility Assessments for Dollar General. All voted in
favor and motion carried. Public hearing closed at 5:05 P.M.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Raddatz to approve
the assessment to the Dollar General in the amount of $22,866.50. All voted
in favor and motion carried.
Mayor Syltie opened the public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit
Application for Nate Vander Velde, for bathroom renovation at 5:05 P.M.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to close the public
hearing on the Conditional Use Permit Application for Nate Vander Velde, for
bathroom renovations. All voted in favor and motion carried. Public hearing
closed at 5:10 P.M.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to approve
the Conditional Use Permit Application for Nate Vander Velde, for bathroom
renovations. All voted in favor and motion carried.
Minutes of the regular meeting held on November 21, 2016 were
approved as presented.
Engineer, Jon Peterson of Bolton & Menk, Inc., presented and reviewed
the proposed new wastewater treatment agreement between Del Dee Foods
and the City of Appleton. Discussion by the council and representatives of Del
Dee Foods were held.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to approve
the Wastewater Treatment Agreement (Significant User Agreement) between
the City of Appleton and Del Dee Foods, Inc. of Appleton, as presented. All
voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Raddatz to approve
the rate increase of 10% for water and sewer charges and rates with the
January 2017 usage billing, as proposed by Bolton & Menk, Inc. All voted in
favor and motion carried.
Appleton Area Health Services CEO, Jeffrey Cook, addressed the council with
updates of what is happening at AAHS: Financials, Renovations and Memory
Care Unit.
Discussion on an addition to the agenda.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Knutson to add to
the agenda under Old business: Resolution of Support – Micronesian
Citizenship. Voting in favor: Syltie, Knutson, Raddatz and Molden. Voting
against: Smith. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Smith to approve Pay
Request #3, in the amount of $40,075.98 for the 2016 Utility Improvements
Project to Quam Construction Co., Inc. of Willmar, MN. All voted in favor and
motion carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to approve
the purchase of a 2017 Bobcat Skid Loader, from Lund Implement, of
Madison, MN, in the amount of $42,146.30. All voted in favor and motion
carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Raddatz to approve
the loans and grants through the 2015 Small Cities Development Program, for
residential rehabilitation for property #12 and #13. All voted in favor and
motion carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Smith that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution 2016-28, Supporting the
Immigration Petition by the Micronesian Community in SW Minnesota. Voting
in favor: Syltie, Knutson, Raddatz and Molden. Voting against: Smith.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution 2016-29, Approving the
State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement With the City of Appleton, for the
Pomme de Terre River Project. Voting in favor: Syltie, Knutson, Raddatz,
Smith and Molden. Voting against: None. Motion carried.
At 6:00 P.M. the public hearing for the 2017 Budget and Tax Levy was
opened. Discussion was held about the proposed 2017 Budget and Levy. No
individuals from the public were present for the discussion.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to close the
public hearing of the 2017 Budget and Levy. All voted in favor and motion
carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution #2016-30, Setting the
property tax levy at $1,486,770.00 for the year collectible in 2017, Upon
Taxable Property in the City of Appleton and for the Clerk/Treasurer to
transfer a Certified Copy to the Swift County Auditor. Voting in favor: Syltie,
Knutson, Raddatz, Smith and Molden. Voting against: None. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Molden to approve the
gambling permit application for the Appleton Sportsman’s Club for February
25, 2017 and the Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club for April 7, 2017, with not
waiting period. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to set the
regular City Council meetings for 2017 on the third Wednesday of the month
at 5:00 P.M. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to approve
the Mayor’s appointment of Danielle Olson as the City Attorney, effective
January 1, 2017. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to approve
the annual CPI adjustment to the Operations & Maintenance Agreement with
PeopleService, Inc., at 1.5% for 2017. All voted in favor and motion carried.
Discussion was held with City Attorney Harry Hohman about the sale
of Economic Development Authority property located at 144 North Miles
Street.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to set a
public hearing for 5:00 P.M. on January 18, 2017, at 5:00 P.M. for the sale of
property owned by the City of Appleton/Appleton Economic Development
Authority. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Raddatz to approve
payment of the bills as listed. All voted in favor and motion carried. A listing
of the bills paid is on file at the Clerk/Treasurer’s office.
Staff Reports:
1) Discussion of the possible sale of the park located on the southeast
corner of Miles Street and Sorenson Avenue.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to adjourn
the meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at
6:56 PM.
Roman A. Fidler Chadwick C. Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at 5:00
P.M. Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members:
Amber L. Molden, David A. Raddatz and Lindsey M. Knutson. Members
absent: None.
Also Present: Roman A. Fidler, Jeffrey Cook – CEO of AAHS, Andrea
Brooks – Directory of Nursing, Appleton Care Center, AAHS, Jessica
Wollschlager of AAHS, Jessica Green – Northland Securities.
Public present: Leslie Ehrenberg
Once the meeting was called to order, Mayor Chadwick Syltie, who is
also the president of the Appleton Area Health Services Board, called the
AAHS Board meeting to order.
Swearing in of Council Member Elect, Andrew W Schmidt was done.
Councilmember Schmidt assumed his chair.
Appleton Area Health Services CEO, Jeffrey Cook, addressed the
council about requesting bonding for the Appleton Area Health Services. The
bonding would cover Refinancing debt, a new Memory Care Unit, a new
Dialysis Unit, Repair Front Entrance, and a Kitchen Layout Change.
Jessica Green of Northland Securities, addressed the council about the
bonding request from the AAHS.
Discussion was held about the construction of new units and
improvements to the current facility.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to proceed
with the refunding of the former USDA Bond at 4.37%, bonds of $2.2 million
with a
negotiated sale.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Schmidt to amend
the motion to add: direct Northland Securities to research the refunding of
the USDA bonds with a preference of a negotiated sale and the implications of
a bond rating. All voted in favor and motion carried.
The motion now reads: To proceed with the refinancing of the $2.2
million of the USDA bonds at 4.37% and directing Northland Securities to
research the refinancing by negotiated sale or having a bond rating, with
savings of $850,000.00. All voted in favor and motion carried.
Continued discussion was held about the new Memory Care Unit.
The Council meeting was recessed at 7:14 PM.
The Council meeting reconvened at 7:20 PM.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Raddatz to move
forward with the hospital board’s recommendation to bond for an additional
$3.8 million to be used for the Memory Care Unit, the Dialysis Unit and the
Nursing Home Renovation. Voting in favor: Syltie, Schmidt and Raddatz.
Voting against: Molden and Knutson. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:29
PM.
Roman A. Fidler Chadwick C. Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at 5:00
P.M. Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members:
Andrew W Schmidt, Amber L. Molden, David A. Raddatz and Lindsey M.
Knutson. Members absent: None.
Also Present: Roman A. Fidler, Jessica Green – Northland Securities,
Jessica Wollschlager – AAHS, Jeffrey Cook – CEO of AAHS, Douglas Moe.
Public present: Cari Weeding, Renae Schreck, Leslie Ehrenberg, Pam
Martinson, Dave Evenson
Mayor Syltie opened the public hearing for the sale of the Economic
Development Authority property located at 144 North Miles Street.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to close the
public hearing on the sale of Economic Development Authority property
located at 144 North Miles Street. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to approve
the sale of the EDA Property located at 144 North Miles Street, Parcel #22-
0067-000, to Sewearables, for the amount of $20,000.00. All voted in favor
and motion carried.
Agenda approved as presented.
Mayor Syltie, who is also the chairman of the AAHS board, called the
hospital board meeting to order.
Discussion was held with Jessica Green of Northland Securities and
CEO Jeff Cook of AAHS about the hospital bonding.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Raddatz to adopt
resolution 2017-1 Approving the Issuance of General Obligation Health Care
Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2017A. Voting for: Schmidt,
Raddatz, Molden, Knutson and Syltie. Voting against: none. Absent: none.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Raddatz to move
forward with the $1.6 million of new money for the memory care project. All
voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Syltie to set a public
hearing for February 23, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. for amending the Appleton City
Code, Chapter 31: Departments, Boards, and Commissions, 31.65, Hospital
Board, 31.66, Composition. Voting in favor: Syltie, Molden, Raddatz. Voting
against: Knutson. Abstaining: Schmidt. Absent: none. Motion carried.
CEO Jeff Cook from AAHS informed the council that they have been
making cuts at the facilities to save money.
Mayor/Hospital Board Chairman Syltie closed the hospital board
meeting.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to approve
the Liquor Licenses for 2/1/17 to 1/31/18 as listed, subject to the applicants
providing all information as required by MN State Statutes. All voted in favor
and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Raddatz to approve
the Wine Licenses for 2/1/17 to 1/31/18 as listed, subject to the applicants
providing all information as required by MN State Statutes. All voted in favor
and motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Molden to approve
the advertising for the 2017 summer season employment for the swimming
pool, cemetery and parks. Applications to be accepted until Friday, February
24, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Schmidt to approve
the Mayoral appointments for 2017 as presented. All voted in favor and
motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution 2017-2, Acknowledging the
Gifts & Donations Received in the Fourth Quarter of 2016. Voting in favor:
Molden, Knutson, Raddatz, Schmidt and Syltie. Voting against: none.
Absent: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Knutson to approve
the officers for the Appleton Fire & Rescue Department for 2017 as follows:
Chief – Justin W. Koepp, Assistant Chief – Ryan B. Anderson, 1st Assistant
Chief – Ross A Anderson, 2nd Assistant Chief – Shawn L Swenson, Secretary –
Josh I Guse, Equipment Maintenance – Thomas H. Kack, Fire Prevention
Officer & Personnel Records – Cody A Hager. All voted in favor and motion
carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to approve the
officers for the Appleton Ambulance Service for 2017 as follows:
Administrator – Allan S. Johnson, President – Andrea Block, Vice President –
Rick Olson, Secretary – April Borstad, Supply & Rig Check Assistant – Dave
Evenson, Schedule & Payroll Assistant – Allan Johnson, Run Report (MNSTAR)
Assistant – Sherolyn Bahl and Training Officer – Cari Weeding. All voted in
favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Raddatz that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution 2017-3, Assessing
Delinquent Bill for Fire/Rescue Call to the Property Located at 350 East
Schlieman Ave., Parcel #22-0572-000, in the amount of $750.00. Voting in
favor: Schmidt, Knutson, Raddatz, Syltie and Molden. Voting against:
none. Absent: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution 2017-4, Assessing
Delinquent Bill for Fire/Rescue Call to the Property Located at 246 East
Ronning Ave., Parcel #22-0498-000, in the amount of $750.00. Voting in
favor: Molden, Schmidt, Knutson, Syltie, Raddatz. Voting against: none.
Absent: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution 2017-5, Assessing
Delinquent Repair Bill for the Property Located at 136 East Snelling Ave.,
Parcel #22-0849-000, in the amount of $799.34. Voting in favor: Molden,
Knutson, Raddatz, Syltie and Schmidt. Voting against: none. Absent: none.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Raddatz that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution 2017-6, Assessing
Delinquent Repair Bill for the Property Located at 423 West Rooney Ave.,
Parcel #22-0364-000, in the amount of $1,185.06. Voting in favor: Schmidt,
Molden, Knutson, Raddatz and Syltie. Voting against: none. Absent: none.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Raddatz that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution 2017-7, Support for a
Proposal for the State of Minnesota to lease or lease/purchase and operate
the Appleton Prison with State of Minnesota public employees to provide
effective rehabilitation services for inmates needed to reduce recidivism and
to provide much-needed jobs and economic development for the people of
West Central Minnesota. Voting in favor: Raddatz, Knutson, Molden, Syltie
and Schmidt. Voting against: none. Absent: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Knutson to approve
the gambling permit of the Appleton Area Health Services Foundation, for
March 10, 2017, with no waiting period. All voted in favor and motion
carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Schmidt to approve
payment of the bills as listed. All voted in favor and motion carried. A copy
of the bills are on file in the Clerk/Treasurer’s office.
Staff Reports:
1) Skid Loader delivery
2) Water Line Break - residential
3) Snow Plowing – doing very well
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to adjourn
the council meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 6:13 PM.
Roman A Fidler Chadwick C Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 5:00
P.M. Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members:
Andrew W Schmidt, Amber L. Molden, David A. Raddatz and Lindsey M.
Knutson. Members absent: None.
Also Present: Roman A. Fidler, Jeffrey Cook – CEO of AAHS, Douglas
Moe.
Public present: Cari Weeding, Renae Schreck, Leslie Ehrenberg,
Randolph Henneberg
Mayor Syltie opened the public hearing for the variance request asked
for by the Appleton Area Health Services.
Discussion was held with AAHS CEO Cook about this variance request
and the possible vacating of street right of way.
A motion was made by Syltie and seconded by Schmidt to approve the
variance request of the Appleton Area Health Services as presented.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to amend the
motion of the approval of the variance request of the Appleton Area Health
Services, contingent on the approval of the vacating of right of ways and
designated street property. All voted in favor and motion carried.
The motion now states: To approve the variance request of the Appleton Area
Health Services, contingent on the approval of vacating of right of ways and
designated street property. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Raddatz to close the public
hearing for the Appleton Area Health Services request for a Variance. All
voted in favor and motion carried.
Appleton Area Health Services CEO, Jeffrey Cook, addressed the council with
updates of what is happening at AAHS: Physician retirement, Physician
Assistant leaving, financials, request for a line of credit, public meeting, and
memory care project.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Raddatz to approve a
$550,000.00 line of credit to the Appleton Area Health Services. Voting in
favor: Knutson, Raddatz, Syltie and Schmidt. Voting against: Molden.
Motion carried.
No changes were made to the agenda.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to approve
the change to the Mayor’s Appointments of Jody Sterud taking the place of
Carol Warner’s term on the Swimming Pool Committee. All voted in favor and
motion carried.
Discussion was held about the conditional use permit request of
Sewearables.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to approve
the conditional use permit request of Sewearables. All voted in favor and
motion carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to adopt
Resolution 2017-8 Approving the Issuance of General Obligation Health Care
Facility Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2017A. Voting in favor:
Knutson, Molden, Schmidt, Raddatz and Syltie. Voting against: none Absent:
none Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Raddatz to approve
the gambling permit of Ducks Unlimited, for April 29, 2017, with no waiting
period. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Knutson to set the
2017 Board of Review for April 19, 2017, 5:00 PM. All voted in favor and
motion carried.
Discussion was held about the proposed increase to the Appleton
Ambulance Service Administrator’s salary. The Council requests more
information before making a decision about the increase to the
Administrator’s salary.
Discussion of vacating a couple of city streets.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Knutson to set a public
hearing for March 15, 2017, 5:00 PM for the vacating of right of ways and
designated street property. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to approve the sale
of the property located on the Southwest corner of North Miles Street and
West Sorenson Avenue to Sewearables in the amount of $1,000.00.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Raddatz to amend the
previous motion by adding a contingency to the sale that approval is given for
a daycare license. All voted in favor and motion carried.
The motion now reads: to approval the sale of the property located on the
Southwest corner of North Miles Street and West Sorenson Avenue to
Sewearables in the amount of $1,000.00 contingent on the approval of a
daycare license. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to approve
the 2017-2021 garbage removal contract with Mattheisen Disposal Inc. All
voted in favor and motion carried.
Discussion was held about a secure and encrypted e-mail system for
the Appleton Police Department.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Molden to accept the
quote from Morris Electronics in the amount of $6,267.00 to set up a secure
and encrypted e-mail system for the Appleton Police Department. All voted in
favor and motion carried.
A motion was by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to approve the
variance request from Sewearables. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Knutson to approve
payment of the bills as listed. All voted in favor and motion carried. Copy of
the bills on file at the Clerk/Treasurer’s office.
Staff Reports:
1) Civic Center-electric power down for some repairs on February
20th, city office will open at 9:00 AM.
2) Skid loader has been delivered, need to order new bucket.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:00
PM.
Roman A Fidler Chadwick C Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, an emergency meeting of the City
Council of the City of Appleton was held on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at
5:30 P.M. Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members:
Amber L. Molden, David A. Raddatz, Lindsey M. Knutson and Andrew W.
Schmidt. Members absent: None.
Also Present: Roman A. Fidler, Douglas A. Moe, Ross Anderson, Jeff
Cook – AAHS CEO, and Randolph Henneberg.
Public present: Craig Tenhoff, Gary Borstad, Rick Wilson, Brenda
Wilson, Andrea Brooks, Michael Borstad, Michelle Erickson, Ricky Longnecker,
Janette R. Rheingans, Robert Thompson, Arlene Thompson, Ed Coyour, Jo
Ann Loher, Jon Heinecke, Janelle R. Fidler, Gary Hanson, Marilyn Reinke,
Dennis Thomson, Cody Thomson, Billy Gieser
, David Evenson, Daniel Enke, Cindy Enke, William Schuelke, April Borstad,
Jason Boonstra, David Henneberg, Thomas Moe, Jeffrey Gades, Ryan Borstad,
Pam Perseke, Gene Anderson, Cathy Olson, Paul Olson, Warren Rau, Laurie
Henneberg, Kelli Olson, Elizabeth McTighe, Jason Heinecke, Victoria
Hammerud, Barry Fust, Michael Ruether, Darcy Kleven, Gary Hendrickx,
Curtis Johnson, Jason Giese, Dennis Kohlman, Debbie Henneberg, Ashley
Clemen, Gail Baumgartner, Sheila Jensen & Cindy Carl.
No changes were made to the agenda.
Mayor Syltie announced to the audience that there would be no
comments or questions taken from the public.
Discussion was held about the Appleton Area Health Services situation,
including: financials, numbers in the clinic, hospital, nursing home and
assisted living, the reduction of staff hours and cut backs that have been
made in all areas.
Jeff Cook gave information to the council on the selling of the accounts
receivables to provide needed influx of funds.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Molden to adjourn
the meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at
6:33 P.M.
Roman A Fidler Chadwick C Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City
Council of the City of Appleton was held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at
5:00 P.M. Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members:
Amber L. Molden, David A. Raddatz and Andrew W. Schmidt. Members
absent: Lindsey M. Knutson.
Also Present: Roman A. Fidler, Douglas A. Moe, Jeff Cook – AAHS CEO,
Annie Kells – AAHS CFO and Randolph Henneberg.
Public Present: Judy Carruth, Carolyn Eliason, Craig Tenhoff, James
Holland, Gary Borstad, Rick Wilson, Leslie Ehrenberg, Andrea Brooks, Leah
Brustuen, Michael Borstad, Michelle Erickson, Ricky Longnecker, Janette R.
Rheingans, Kelsey Spitzer, Robert Thompson, Arlene Thompson, Marvin
Koosman, Kay Koosman, Ed Coyour, Kevin M. Plemmons, Jo Ann Loher, Jon
Heinecke, Sherrie Lee, Gary Hanson, Marilyn Reinke, Janell Thomson, Layton
Thomson, Billy Gieser, Pam Jensen, David Evenson, Dion Sherod, Daniel
Enke, William Schuelke, April Borstad, Jason Boonstra, David Henneberg,
Ketura Isidor, Mike Ruether, James Holland and Sheila Jensen.
Mayor Syltie opened the public hearing about the amending of the
Appleton City Code, Title III, Administration, 31.66 Dept., Boards &
Commissions, at 5:00 P.M.
Discussion was held about the proposed amendment by the council
and the public was given opportunity to address the council about this
proposed amendment.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Raddatz, to close the
public hearing for the Appleton City Code = Title III, Administration, 31.66
Dept., Boards & Commissions. All voted in favor and motion carried. Public
hearing closed at 5:12 P.M.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Raddatz to approve
the change to the Appleton City Code = Title III, Administration, Dept.,
Boards & Commissions, 31.66 Composition, (D). Remove – No member of
the City Council shall be a member of the board except as hereinbefore
provided. Change to read: No more than one member of the City Council
shall be a member of the board except as hereinbefore provided. Voting in
favor: Syltie. Voting against: Molden and Raddatz. Abstaining: Schmidt.
Motion failed.
No changes were made to the agenda.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Raddatz to approve
the City will do short term monetary transfers to Appleton Area Health
Services, up to $ 500,000.00, with repayment no more than 6 weeks. All
voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to approve
the sale of Accounts Receivables to Alleon Healthcare Capital. All voted in
favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to adjourn
the meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at
5:40 P.M.
Roman A Fidler Chadwick C Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 5:00 P.M.
Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members: Lindsey
M. Knutson, Amber L. Molden, David A. Raddatz and Andrew W. Schmidt.
Members absent: none.
Also Present: Roman A. Fidler, Douglas A. Moe, Randy Henneberg,
Kathy Johnson – Interim AAHS CEO, Anne Kells – AAHS CFO and Ann Hanson
– Liquor Store Manager.
Public Present: Leslie Ehrenberg and April Borstad.
Appleton Area Health Services (AAHS) Interim CEO Kathy Johnson was
present to introduce herself to the members and to review what she has been
working on this first week of her employment. Ms. Johnson and Annie Kells
discussed the financials and the pay back of the loan from the City of
Appleton.
A motion was made by Syltie and seconded by Molden to approve the
pay back of the loan from the City of Appleton, be due by December 1, 2017.
All voted in favor and motion carried.
Liquor Store Manager Ann Hanson was present to discuss the following
items: the new Sunday Liquor Law, placement of a new sign for the liquor
store building.
No changes were made to the agenda, accepted as presented.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Schmidt to approve the
presented wage increases to non-union and part-time employees as
recommended by the City Clerk/Treasurer. All voted in favor and motion
carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Schmidt to approve the
rescheduling of the public hearing to April 19, 2017, at 5:00 PM for the
vacating of right of ways and designated street property. All voted in favor
and motion carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Raddatz to approve
the hiring of the following for the 2017 Summer Season Swimming Pool
Department: Assistant Managers – Victoria Zinda and Katlyn Gades, Full-time
Lifeguards – Phillip Kleven, John Lanchinebre, Grace Hegland, Thomas Daniels
and Part-time Lifeguards – Jordan Sterud, Isabelle Schirm, Clayton Beck. All
voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Molden to approve
the hiring of the following for the 2017 Summer Season Parks & Cemetery
Department: Supervisor - Robert Arnold, Full-time Laborers – Ronald
Rudnick, Collin Gades, Brittany Glidden, Part-time, as needed Laborer - Troy
Heitland. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Raddatz to approve
the following Mayoral appointments to the Hospital Board: Herb Rotunda to
fill the unexpired term of Andrew Schmidt – term expires on 1/31/2018, and
Dan Enke to fill the unexpired term of Jeff Gades – term expires at
1/31/2019. Voting in favor: None. Voting against: Syltie, Raddatz, Knutson,
Schmidt and Molden motion defeated.
Discussion by the council on changing the process of how the mayoral
appointments are done. Request that people willing to serve on a board will
pick up a one page form from the City Office.
The council is requesting that anyone interested on being a member of
the Appleton Hospital Board, pick up a form at the City office and return it by
Friday, March 31, 2017 at 5:00 P.M.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded Raddatz to approve
resolution 2017- 9 that the City of Appleton hereby declares that the position
title police officer, currently held by Derek Bendel, meets all of the following
Police and Fire membership requirements. Voting in favor: Knutson, Molden,
Schmidt, Raddatz and Syltie. Voting against: none. Absent: none. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Molden to approve
the Call Policy of the Appleton Fire Department. All voted in favor and motion
carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Molden to approve
Resolution 2017-10 for the Establishment of the Fee Schedule and Billing
Procedures for the Appleton Fire & Rescue Department. Voting in favor:
Knutson, Molden, Schmidt, Raddatz and Syltie. Voting against: none.
Absent: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Molden to accept the
quote from Finley Brothers, Inc. dba Tennis West LLC of Hopkins, MN, in the
amount of $18,775.00 for the City’s tennis court restoration and to reject all
other quotes. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to approve
the loans and grants through the 2015 Small Cities Development Program, for
residential rehabilitation for property #15. All voted in favor and motion
carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to approve
payment of the bills as listed. All voted in favor and motion carried. A listing
of the bills are on file in the Clerk/Treasurer’s office.
VII. – Staff:
1) Art/Mural – Appleton 52 Wing.
2) Final Housing Project Loan – 2015 Small Cities Development
Program.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to adjourn
the meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at
6:06 P.M.
Roman A Fidler Chadwick C Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 5:00 P.M.
Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members: Lindsey
M. Knutson, Amber L. Molden, David A. Raddatz and Andrew W. Schmidt.
Members absent: none.
Also Present: Roman A Fidler, Lizabeth A. Gades and Kathy Johnson –
Interim AAHS CEO.
Public Present: Leslie Ehrenberg, Dwayne Johnson.
The agenda is approved as presented.
Discussion was held about the Hospital Board applicants.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Knutson to approve the
Mayor’s Appointments to the Appleton Hospital Board as follows: Ronald
Ronning to fill the unexpired term of Andrew W. Schmidt, till 1/31/18 and
Warren Rau, to fill the unexpired term of Jeffery Gades, till 1/31/19. All voted
in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to adjourn
the meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at
5:20 PM.
Lizabeth Gades Chadwick C Syltie
Acting Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 5:00 P.M.
Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members: Lindsey
M. Knutson, Amber L. Molden, David A. Raddatz and Andrew W. Schmidt.
Members absent: none.
Also Present: Roman A Fidler, Justin Koepp, Douglas A. Moe, Ann
Hanson - Liquor Store Manager, Kathy Johnson – Interim AAHS CEO, Wayne
Knutson and Darla Schwendemann of the Swift County Assessor’s office and
Andy Engan – Engan Associates.
Public Present: Leslie Ehrenberg, Barry Fust, Mark Mueller, Dale Lien
and Patty Krebs.
Mayor Syltie opened the 2017 Board of Review at 5:00 P.M.
Swift County Assessor, Wayne Knutson, reviewed sales and valuations for
2016.
Mayor Syltie opened the public hearing on Vacating of the Two Hundred
Seventy-One Foot Property Designated as North Petrick Street, Within the
Area of West Sorenson Avenue and West Thielke Avenue at 5:00 P.M.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Schmidt that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution 2017-11, Vacating of the
Two Hundred Seventy-One Foot Property Designated as North Petrick Street,
Within the Area of West Sorenson Avenue and West Thielke Avenue. Voting
in favor: Knutson, Molden, Schmidt, Raddatz and Syltie. Voting against:
none. Absent: none. Motion carried.
Note to the minutes that the public hearing for Vacating part of East
Rooney Avenue within the area of South Behl St. and South Barduson St. was
not held at this meeting, due to the Memory Care construction being delayed
at this time.
Andy Engan of Engan Associates discussed with the council various
options for the roof replacement at the Appleton 52 Wing.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to approve
advertising for the 2017 Roofing Project at the Appleton 52 Wing, for a
membrane style roof, with bids for the West Roofing area and the Gymnasium
as an alternate. Bids to be accepted until, 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 15,
2017. All voted in favor and motion carried.
Appleton Area Health Services (AAHS) Interim CEO Kathy Johnson was
present, and discussed: closing of the Benson Clinic, Apple Ridge, recruitment
and financials.
Discussion with the council on Western Consolidated Cooperative
Project to build an additional 750,000 bushel grain bin at Terminal A. It will
be part of the TIF District that was established in 2014.
The agenda is approved as presented.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to approve the loans
and grants through the 2015 Small Cities Development Program, for
residential rehabilitation for property #16. All voted in favor and motion
carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution 2017-12, Acknowledging the
Gifts & Donations received in the First Quarter of 2017. Voting in favor:
Knutson, Molden, Schmidt, Raddatz and Syltie. Voting against: none.
Absent: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Schmidt to approve the
gambling permits of Swift County Fair Association, for May 30, 2017 and
August 20, 2017 and the Appleton Golf Club, for November 27, 2017, with no
waiting period. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Schmidt to approve
Resolution 2017-13 that the City of Appleton hereby declares that the position
title police officer, currently held by Isaac D. Froehlich, meets all of the
following Police and Fire membership requirements. Voting in favor: Knutson,
Molden, Schmidt, Raddatz and Syltie. Voting against: none. Absent: none.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to approve
payment of the bills as listed. All voted in favor and motion carried. A listing
of the bills are on file in the Clerk/Treasurer’s office.
Staff Reports:
1) House of Spirits – Sign.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to approve
the purchase of a new sign and post for the House of Spirits, from Indigo
Signworks, Inc. of Alexandria, MN and the electrical service needed, in the
amount of $6,195.00. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to accept the
Assessor’s report as presented and to close the 2017 Board of Review. All
voted in favor and motion carried. Board of Review for 2017 was closed at
6:04 P.M.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to adjourn
the meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at
6:05 PM.
Roman A Fidler Chadwick C Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 5:00 P.M.
Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members: Lindsey
M. Knutson, Amber L. Molden, David A. Raddatz and Andrew W. Schmidt.
Members absent: none.
Also Present: Roman A Fidler, Justin Koepp, Cody Thomson and Kathy
Johnson – Interim AAHS CEO.
Public Present: Leslie Ehrenberg, Brittany Estell, Michael Lind, Lori Lind
and John Droogsma.
Appleton Area Health Services (AAHS), Interim CEO Kathy Johnson
was present, and discussed: Care Center Air Conditioning Replacement,
Proposed changes to the Board Work Sessions and Regular Meetings,
Recruitment – Two PA’s coming to visit, cash flows, Cash on hand and
payments to the City.
The agenda was approved as presented.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to approve
the loans and grants through the 2015 Small Cities Development Program, for
residential rehabilitation for properties #17 & #18. All voted in favor and
motion carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Schmidt to approve
the wages for the Parks and Cemetery for 2017 at, Robert Arnold –
Supervisor = $15.00, Collin Gades - $10.00 and Ronald Hosum - $10.00. All
voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Raddatz to approve
the Appleton Ambulance Service Directors Salary at $ 4,800.00, retroactive to
1/1/17.
All voted against and motion defeated.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden that the City
Council of the City of Appleton approve the request from Edward Krajewski, at
227 S. Haven St. to construct a fence using wood pallets. All voted against
and motion defeated.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to approve
the quote from Serocki Excavating, Inc. of Browns Valley, MN for the 2017
crack sealing. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to approve
the gambling permit for the Appleton Lions Club, Inc. for August 16 to 20,
2017 as requested, with no waiting period. All voted in favor and motion
carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Raddatz to approve
payment of the bills as listed. All voted in favor and motion carried. A listing
of the bills are on file in the Clerk/Treasurer’s office.
VII. – Staff:
1) House of Spirits – Sunday opening.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Raddatz that the
municipal liquor store will do a trial period for Sunday Liquor Sales from July
2, 2017 through August 31, 2017, hours will be from noon to 5:00 P.M. All
voted in favor and motion carried.
2) Highway 119 Underpass – DOT Study.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Schmidt that the City
of Appleton will participate in the cost of a study for the intersection of
Highways 119, 59 and 7 at the underpass. All voted in favor and motion
carried.
3) Discussion was held by the council on the licensing of dogs and
that staff is going to review the current procedure and discuss
some changes.
The owners of Del Dee Foods were present and requested to discuss
the issue of the odor coming out of their plant. The City office received a
complaint and the council and owners were notified. They are working with
engineering firms to address the issue.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Knutson to adjourn
the meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at
6:09 P.M.
Roman A Fidler Chadwick C Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 5:00 P.M.
Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members: Lindsey
M. Knutson, Amber L. Molden, David A. Raddatz and Andrew W. Schmidt.
Members absent: none.
Also Present: Roman A Fidler, Douglas A. Moe, Allan Johnson – AAS
Administrator, Kathy Johnson – Interim AAHS CEO and Andy Eagan -
Engineer.
Public Present: Leslie Ehrenberg, Michael Lind and Danielle Karsky.
At 5:00 P.M., Mayor Syltie opened the public hearing on the
Conditional Use Permit for Allan Oyen, 345 E. Thielke Avenue. Public hearing
closed at 5:09 P.M.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to approve
the Conditional Use Permit Request for Allan Oyen, 345 E. Thielke Ave., for a
small storage shed, 8 X 12. All voted in favor and motion carried.
Appleton Area Health Services (AAHS) Interim CEO Kathy Johnson was
present and discussed the following:
Apple Ridge transitioning to assisted living, setting up another Town Hall
meeting in July, the billing system is still having issues and the plan is to hire
employees for in house, have signed a contract with a Nurse Practitioner and
Doctor Chakravorty will be retiring on September 30, 2017.
An owner of Del Dee Foods were present to update the council about
the engineering they are working on for the new product they are drying.
The agenda was approved as presented.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to
acknowledge the Disclosure of Information by Gary Hendrickx, for the Small
Cities Development Program. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Knutson to approve
the loans and grants through the 2015 Small Cities Development Program, for
residential rehabilitation for property #19 & #20. All voted in favor and
motion carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Knutson that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution 2017-14, Authorizing the
City to Provide Financing for the Air Conditioning Project at the Appleton Area
Health Services Care Center. Voting in favor: Knutson, Molden, Schmidt,
Raddatz and Syltie. Voting against: none. Absent: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to accept the
bid of West Central Roofing Contractors, Inc. of Willmar, MN in the amount of
$286,897.00, for the 2017 Appleton 52 Wing Roofing Project. All voted in
favor and motion carried
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to approve
Amendment #1 to the Scenic Byway Heritage Partnership Program Grant, for
additional funding. All voted in favor and motion carried
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to approve
the Appleton Ambulance Service Directors Salary at $ 4,800.00, retroactive to
1/1/17. All voted in favor and motion carried
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to approve
resolution 2017-15 that the City of Appleton hereby declares that the position
title police officer, currently held by John W. Reigstad, meets all of the
following Police and Fire membership requirements. Voting in favor: Knutson,
Molden, Schmidt, Raddatz and Syltie. Voting against: none. Absent: none.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Knutson to approve
the Off Sale Beer License application from Casey’s General Store. All voted in
favor and motion carried
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Molden to approve
the raffle for Catholic United Financial, St. Paul#377, with prizes worth less
than $1,500.00. All voted in favor and motion carried
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Schmidt to approve
Resolution 2017-16, Supporting the Reinstatement of the Geothermal Tax
Credit. Voting in favor: Knutson, Molden, Schmidt, Raddatz and Syltie.
Voting against: none. Absent: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Knutson to approve
the re-appointment of Mark Stromswold to the JPAC Advisory Board, for the
term of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020. All voted in favor and motion carried
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Raddatz to approve
the Mutual Aid Agreement between the West Central Fire Department
Association and the Southwest Fire Department Association as presented. All
voted in favor and motion carried
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Molden to approve
the final pay request for the 2016 Utility Improvement Project, to Quam
Construction, Inc. of Willmar, MN in the amount of $5,767.37. All voted in
favor and motion carried
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Knutson to accept
the quote of Blue Sky Security LLC, of Alexandria, MN for an alarm system for
the House of Spirits, in the amount of $1,255.00. All voted in favor and
motion carried
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to approve
the listing as presented for the hiring and hourly wages for the Appleton
Swimming Pool, for the 2017 Summer Season. All voted in favor and motion
carried
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Knutson to approve
payment of the bills as listed. All voted in favor and motion carried. A listing
of the bills are on file in the Clerk/Treasurer’s office.
Staff Reports:
1) UMVRDC – Board member.
2) Dog & Cat – Licensing.
A motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Molden to adjourn
the meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at
6:39 PM.
Roman A Fidler Chadwick C Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 5:00 P.M.
Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members: David A.
Raddatz and Andrew W. Schmidt. Members absent: Amber L. Molden and
Lindsey M. Bruer.
Also Present: Roman A Fidler, Douglas A. Moe, Kathy Johnson –
Interim AAHS CEO and Michael Johnson – Swift County Parks.
Public Present: None.
Michael Johnson of the Swift County parks Dept. discussed with the
council a proposal to continue to expand the Appleton Area Recreational Park.
A motion was made by Syltie and seconded by Schmidt that the City of
Appleton proceed with a Conditional Use Permit Application, to expand the
Appleton Area Recreational Park. All voted in favor and motion carried.
Appleton Area Health Services (AAHS) Interim CEO Kathy Johnson was
present and discussed the following:
The billing system is still having issues, the facility has hired two employees
for the billing, one full time and one part time, also interviewing for a coder,
AAHS has signed a contract with a Nurse Practitioner, from Florida, will be
interviewing for Medical Doctors and looking at possible resources for funds.
Council member Bruer assumed her chair at 5:13 P.M.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Schmidt that the City
Council of the City of Appleton adopts Resolution 2017-17, Acknowledging the
Gifts & Donations received in the Second Quarter of 2017. Voting in favor:
Bruer, Schmidt, Raddatz and Syltie. Voting against: none. Absent: Molden.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Bruer to approve the
gambling permits of Appleton Firefighters Relief Assn, for November 1, 2017
and the Appleton Sportsmen’s Club, for December 2, 2017, with no waiting
period. All voted in favor and motion carried
A motion was made by Bruer and seconded by Raddatz to approve
resolution 2017-18, Encouraging the People of the City of Appleton to Attend
the Grand Opening of the Minnesota State Capital. Voting in favor: Bruer,
Schmidt, Raddatz and Syltie. Voting against: none. Absent: Molden. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Bruer to approve the
On Sale Beer License application from Casey’s General Store. All voted in
favor and motion carried
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Schmidt to approve
payment of the bills as listed. All voted in favor and motion carried. A listing
of the bills are on file in the Clerk/Treasurer’s office.
Staff Reports:
1) Discussion on the infrastructure in the City of Appleton.
A motion was made by Bruer and seconded by Schmidt to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:48
PM.
Roman A Fidler Chadwick C Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, August 14, 2017 at 5:00 P.M.
Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members: David A.
Raddatz, Amber L. Molden and Andrew W. Schmidt. Members absent:
Lindsey M. Bruer.
Also Present: Roman A Fidler, Daryl Kanthak – auditor from
Meulebroeck, Taubert & Co., PLLP.
Public Present: None.
Daryl Kanthak, auditor from the firm of Meulebroeck, Taubert & Co., PLLP,
was present at the council meeting to review the 2016 City of Appleton Audit
with the city council. Discussion and questions were answered.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Molden to approve Closing
the Unused Funds and recording the Adjusting Journal Entries as presented in
the 2016 audit. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was by made by Molden and seconded by Raddatz to accept
the 2016 Audit report as presented by Meulebroeck, Taubert & Co. All voted
in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to adjourn the
meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:07 PM.
Roman A Fidler Chadwick C Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 5:00 P.M.
Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members: David A.
Raddatz Amber L. Molden, Lindsey M. Bruer and Andrew W. Schmidt.
Members absent: none.
Also Present: Lizabeth Gades, Kathy Johnson – Interim AAHS CEO and
Michael Amborn of Rodeberg & Berryman, Inc.
Public Present: Leslie Ehrenberg.
Appleton Area Health Services (AAHS) Interim CEO Kathy Johnson was
present and discussed the following: All Business Office employees have
been hired. CEO search – candidates will be interviewed next week, hope to
have new CEO starting by October 1st. Financials were discussed. Have been
hiring back previous staff members. Going back to previous computer system,
hope to have up and running by September 1st. New Nurse Practitioner will be
in town next week and start orientation. Currently fully staffed in the hospital.
No changes made to the agenda as presented.
A motion was made by Bruer and seconded by Raddatz to approve
resolution 2017-19 that the City of Appleton hereby declares that the position
title police officer, currently held by Lilbon Clark, meets all of the following
Police and Fire membership requirements. All voted in favor and motion
carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Molden to approve
the “Peddlers and Solicitors Application” for Jason Dehne in the City of
Appleton as presented. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Bruer to approve the
gambling permit for the Appleton Area Chamber of Commerce, for September
17, 2017 as requested, with no waiting period. All voted in favor and motion
carried.
Rodeberg & Berryman Inc. engineer, Michael Amborn, was present at
the council meeting to discuss the quote received for the repair of the Hering
Street bridge deck.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Molden to accept the quote
from Rainbow, Inc. of Minneapolis, MN, in the amount of $12,500.00 for the
Bridge Deck Repair on Bridge #76504, located on North Hering Street. All
voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to approve
Resolution 2017-20, Authorization to Execute the Airport Maintenance and
Operation Grant Contract with the State of MN. Voting in favor: Syltie,
Schmidt, Raddatz and Molden. Voting against: none. Abstaining: Bruer.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Bruer to approve
payment of the bills as listed. All voted in favor and motion carried. Listing
of the bills on file in the Clerk/Treasurer’s office.
Staff Reports: Representative for Union Negotiations. Getting budget
information from department heads.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Bruer to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:37
PM.
Lizabeth Gades Chadwick C Syltie
Acting Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 5:00
P.M. Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members:
David A. Raddatz Amber L. Molden, Lindsey M. Bruer. Members absent:
Andrew W. Schmidt.
Also Present: Roman A Fidler, Annie Kells –AAHS CFO, Douglas Moe,
Justin Koepp, Rodeberg & Berryman representatives: Dave Berryman, Mike
Amborn, Scott Conn, Ann Hanson, Mike Lind of Del Dee Foods and Eddie
Massee of the Appleton Golf Club.
Public Present: Leslie Ehrenberg and Charles Mrozek.
At 5:00 P.M., Mayor Syltie opened the public hearing on the Conditional Use
Permit for Charles Mrozek, 135 North Petrick Street.
Councilmember Andrew Schmidt assumed his chair at 5:01 PM.
Public hearing closed at 5:02 P.M.
A motion was made by Bruer and seconded by Molden to approve the
Conditional Use Permit Request for Charles Mrozek, 135 N Petrick St., for
building a garage larger than 650 square feet. All voted in favor and motion
carried.
Appleton Area Health Services CFO, Annie Kells, was present at the council
meeting to update the Council of the following items: billing system,
recruitment of doctor and mid-level employee, assisted living center, new
CEO and debt owed to the City.
Appleton Golf Club Treasurer, Eddie Massee, was present at the council
meeting to discuss the financial state of the Appleton Golf Club and to request
financial support of $15,000 from the City.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Bruer to approve the
request of funding to the Appleton Golf Club in the amount of $15,000.
Voting for: Bruer, Schmidt and Raddatz. Abstaining: Syltie and Molden.
Motion carried.
Dave Berryman, Scott Conn and Mike Amborn of Rodeberg & Berryman, Inc.,
the City’s engineers, were present to discuss the City’s street/utility
infrastructure.
Mike Lind of Del Dee Foods, was present to discuss the odor from their plant.
No changes were made to the agenda and was accepted as presented.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to approve
the Sunday On-Sale Liquor special election results: Yes-136, No-19. All
voted in favor and motion carried.
City Attorney Danielle Olson assumed her chair at 6:00 PM.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to approve
resolution 2017-21 that the City of Appleton hereby declares that the position
title police officer, currently held by Brennden J DeHaan, meets all of the
following Police and Fire membership requirements. Voting in favor: Syltie,
Molden, Bruer, Schmidt and Raddatz. Voting against: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Raddatz to approve
the 2016 Utility Improvement final pay request from Quam Construction in
the amount of $10,573.30. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Schmidt to accept the
renewal of the 2018 BCBS Health Insurance Plan, at a 6% increase. All voted
in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Bruer and seconded by Molden to adopt Resolution
2017-22, Certifying to the County Auditor the Proposed Tax Levy, Collectible
in the Year 2018. Voting in favor: Bruer, Molden, Syltie, Raddatz and
Schmidt. Voting against: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to set a public
hearing on the proposed 2018 Budget and Levy for Wednesday, December
20, 2017, 6:00 PM. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Bruer to set a public hearing
on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 5:00 PM, for the request of making part
of the alley located south of the Farmers & Merchants State Bank, from Miles
Street to the end of the bank building, to a one-way. Voting in favor: Molden,
Syltie, Bruer and Raddatz. Abstaining: Schmidt. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Bruer and seconded by Molden to approve the
bills as listed. All voted in favor and motion carried. Copy of the bills on file
at the Clerk/Treasurer’s office.
Staff Report: Employee Reviews.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Bruer to close the
meeting due to an Employee Evaluation. All voted in favor and motion
carried. Went into closed session at 6:18 PM.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Bruer to reopen the
council meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting opened at
7:41 P.M.
Discussion was held about the 52Wing Roofing Project.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Bruer to adjourn the
city council meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Roman A Fidler Chadwick C Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Appleton was held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 5:00
P.M. Members present: Mayor Chadwick C. Syltie and Council members:
David A. Raddatz Amber L. Molden, Lindsey M. Bruer and Andrew W. Schmidt.
Members absent: none.
Also Present: Roman A Fidler, Lori Andreas –AAHS CEO, Douglas Moe,
Justin Koepp, Cynthia Hendrickx, Ann Hanson, and Danielle Olson – City
Attorney.
Public Present: Charles Mrozek
At 5:00 P.M., Mayor Syltie opened the public hearing on the request from
Farmers & Merchants State Bank for making part of the alley located south of
their building, from Miles Street to the end of the bank building, a one-way
street.
A motion was made by Bruer and seconded by Molden to approve the
request from the Farmers & Merchants State Bank, making the alley to the
south of their building from Miles Street to the west edge of their building a
one-way alley, subject to consulting with the City engineers, Rodeberg &
Berryman, Inc. and all costs will be borne by the bank. Voting in favor:
Molden, Bruer, Syltie and Raddatz. Voting against: None. Abstaining:
Schmidt. Motion carried.
Appleton Area Health Services (AAHS), CEO Lori Andreas was present and
discussed the following: Updating the Charge Master, financials and
resignation of CFO Anne Kells.
No changes were made to the agenda and was accepted as presented.
A motion was made by Molden and seconded by Schmidt to set a public
hearing for the addition to the Appleton City Zoning – Regulating Land Use-
Off Premise Signs on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 5:00 PM. All voted in
favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Bruer to approve the City’s
participation of Aero Spray’s Airport Hangar/Office construction project in the
amount of $7,500.00. All voted in favor and motion carried.
A motion was made by Bruer and seconded by Schmidt to adopt Resolution
2017-23 to approve the Sale of Bonds for the Appleton 52 Wing Roofing
Project. Voting in favor: Syltie, Bruer, Molden, Raddatz and Schmidt. Voting
against: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Molden to approve Pay
Request #1 in the amount of $235,774.33 to West Central Roofing
Contractors, Inc. for the Appleton 52 Wing Roof Project. All voted in favor
and motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Raddatz to adopt Resolution
2017-24 Acknowledging the Gifts & Donations Received in the Third Quarter
of 2017. Voting in favor: Syltie, Bruer, Molden, Raddatz and Schmidt. Voting
against: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Raddatz and seconded by Bruer that the City of
Appleton waives the monetary limits on Tort Liability established by MN
Statutes 466.04, to the extent of the limits of the liability coverage obtained
from LMCIT. All voted in favor and motion carried.
Discussion with Charles Mrozek on the proposed purchase of Tax-Forfeiture
Property, parcel #22-0298-000.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Molden to adopt Resolution
2017-25 to approve the Airport Maintenance & Operation Grant Contract.
Voting in favor: Syltie, Bruer, Molden, Raddatz and Schmidt. Voting against:
none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Bruer to approve the
bills as listed. All voted in favor and motion carried. Listing of bills on file at
the Clerk/Treasurer’s office.
Staff Reports:
1) Discussion on evaluating the Liquor Store Manager position. The
Clerk/Treasurer will sit down with Ann Hanson and bring a recommendation to
the November meeting.
2) Review of the 2018 Budget & Tax Levy was done by the council
members and the department heads. Additional discussion will be held at the
November meeting.
3) Discussion about the Appleton Ambulance Service wages and
policies. Administrator Allan Johnson is to be present at the November
meeting for further discussion.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Bruer to close the
meeting due to an Employee Evaluation. All voted in favor and motion
carried. Went into closed session at 8:06 P.M.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Bruer to reopen the council
meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Back into open session at
8:28 P.M.
A motion was made by Bruer and seconded by Schmidt to close the
meeting due to Police Union Negotiations. All voted in favor and motion
carried. Went into closed session at 8:28 P.M.
A motion was made by Bruer and seconded by Molden to reopen the
council meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Back into open
session at 8:59 P.M.
A motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Bruer to adjourn the
city council meeting. All voted in favor and motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 9:02 PM.
Roman A Fidler Chadwick C Syltie
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor