OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CITY OF WEBSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
Council room, City Hall, Webster, South Dakota, May 3, 2010, Mayor Mike Grosek presiding. Councilmen present: Dave Jesme, Wally Pribyl, Wayne Klungseth, Roger Monson, Jim Grimes and Morgan Dorsett. Staff: Linda Hoberg.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Dorsett to approve the minutes of the April 7th regular meeting and April 13th special meeting. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Grimes to approve the following claims and warrants issued: Payroll (net) Admin. $3462.68, Liquor $3562.89, Library $2192.96, Street $4993.00, Police $9117.53, ST T. Kiefer $214.16, W. Koens $416.04, G. Premus $473.37, D. Roth $259.07, Animal Control S. Hargis $90.03, Sewer $2890.60, Water $1839.58, Golf $1884.84, L. Bjerke $695.48, D. Davidson $176.62, N. Guffin $946.03, Cemetery L. Gaikowski $502.38, S. Majeske $1042.34, Parks R. Millim $909.51, Ballfield S. Hesla $64.42, Mayor and Council M. Dorsett $1313.25, T. Geffre $230.87, J. Grimes $1313.25, M. Grosek $2500.50, D. Jesme $1349.25, W. Klungseth $1185.25, R. Monson $984.94, W. Pribyl $1313.25.
Claims: SD Treasurer $3100.18-sales tax, Dacotah Bank $32.85-service charge, A and S Hardware $429.32-supplies, A & W Restaurant $72.31-resale, Aberdeen Chrysler Center $58.00-supplies, Alco $130.21-equipment, Alltel $94.35-cell phone service, AFLAC $532.77-insurance, Auditor’s Office-Petty Cash $182.09-supplies and postage, Beacon Athletics $960.05-equipment, Bellboy Corporation $59.16-resale, Best Western Ramkota $82.99-lodging, Buhl’s of Britton $240.30-services, City of Webster $355.00-employee prepayments, Clark Engineering $4193.06-fees, Coca Cola $553.40-merchandise, Colonial Research Chemical $898.75-supplies, Community Transit $3000.00-support, Crawford Trucks & Equipment $61.04-parts, Dakota Bank $17.00-box rent, Dakota Electronics $987.70-parts & labor, Day County Sales and Service $57.96-parts and repairs, Dependable Sanitation $309.94-garbage service, Digital Ally $3325.00-camera, Ellwein Brothers $30120.05-merchandise, Emery-Pratt $188.33-books, Gale Group $118.62-books, Gall’s $79.82-equipment, Golf Course Superintendents $40.00-dues, Graybar $2705.00-light pole, Grosek Tire $35.00-battery, Hansmeier & Son $112.50-grass seed, Hayes Excavating $630.61-burials, Health Pool of SD $21503.44-insurance, Holland Family Distributing $91.20-merchandise, Hornung’s Pro Golf Sales $344.57-resale, Hoverstadt’s Electric $76.00-supplies, ITC $435.51-phone, Johnson Brothers $13489.44-merchandise, Johnson Lumber $17.70-supplies, Wayne Klungseth $35.00-reimbursement, Kuecker Cleaning $149.60-service, LREA $49.28-supplies, Mid American Research Chemical $181.90-supplies, Midcontinent Communications $126.04-internet & cable, Midwest Golf Cars $4545.00-golf car lease & work cart, Mike’s Jack & Jill $57.48-supplies, Milbank Winwater Works $245.60-supplies, Northland Auto $189.45-parts and labor, Northland Collision Center $167.50-parts & labor, Northwestern Energy $7619.47-power and gas, Office Equipment $409.48-supplies, One Call Systems $11.30-locates, Pepsi Americas $493.36-resale, Pizza Hut $117.40-resale, Pollard Water $315.82-supplies, Porter Distributing $9347.60-merchandise, Prairie Auto Parts $39.19-parts and supplies, Reporter & Farmer $1996.97-legals and ads, Republic Beverage $8765.93-merchandise, Ryan’s Candy $686.45-merchandise and supplies, Sanitation Products $66.73-parts, SD Department of Revenue–$374.00-lab fees, SD Governmental Finance Officers Assoc. $75.00-school registration, SD Retirement $6038.74-contributions, SD Supplemental Retirement $225.00-contributions, Brian Sichmeller $150.00-reimbursement, Sioux Valley Coop $4068.50-fuel purchases, Superior Tech Products $1609.20-golf supplies, The Lodge at Deadwood $297.00-lodging, Thomas Bouregy & Co. $112.10-books, TLC Marine $654.22-equipment & supplies, Danny Valsvig $398.04-reimbursement, Wayne’s Heating and AC $70.76-parts & labor, WEB Water $13333.20-water, Webster Auto Care $392.26-parts & labor, Webster Dewangen Friendship Committee $1500.00-support, Webster Liquor Store $542.19-golf resale, Webster Tire Service $175.90-parts & labor, City of Webster $100.00-apply bond, Dawn Lee $100.00-refund bond, Tyler Aadland $100.00-refund bond, Payroll Taxes $9284.29. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Jesme to approve the Finance, Police and Liquor Reports. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
As this concludes last year’s business, motion by Jesme, seconded by Klungseth to adjourn the meeting. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Others present when back in session for new business: Attorney Leon VanderLinden, Arlie Larson and George Thompson, Reporter and Farmer.
Attorney VanderLinden administered the oaths of office to David Jesme, Councilman Ward I; Wayne Klungseth and Wally Pribyl, Councilmen Ward II; Morgan Dorsett and Roger Monson, Councilmen Ward III.
The Mayor called for nominations for President. Motion by Pribyl to nominate Dave Jesme and that nominations cease. Grimes seconded the motion. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
The Mayor called for nominations for Vice-President. Motion by Monson to nominate Wayne Klungseth and that nominations cease. Jesme seconded the motion. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Grosek reviewed the appointments for 2010. Motion by Jesme, seconded by Grimes to approve the 2010 appointments as listed:
APPOINTMENTS 2010
Mayor-------------------------------------Mike Grosek
President of Council---------------------Dave Jesme
Vice President of Council--------------Wayne Klungseth
Finance and Salaries---------------------Dave Jesme, Roger Monson, Morgan Dorsett
Street, Alley and Lights-----------------Roger Monson, Morgan Dorsett, Wayne Klungseth
Water, Sewer and Sanitation-----------Roger Monson, Dave Jesme, Wally Pribyl
Cemetery, Airport and Parks-----------Wayne Klungseth, Wally Pribyl, Morgan Dorsett
Police--------------------------------------Roger Monson, Dave Jesme, Wayne Klungseth
Fire-----------------------------------------Morgan Dorsett, Wayne Klungseth, Jim Grimes
Zoning, Building and Grounds---------Dave Jesme, Wally Pribyl, Roger Monson
Library-------------------------------------Wally Pribyl, Jim Grimes, Harriet Spaniol, Judy Breske,
Lorretta Schoenbeck, Iris Eman and Carol McFarland
City Hall-----------------------------------Wayne Klungseth, Morgan Dorsett, Jim Grimes
Liquor--------------------------------------Dave Jesme, Roger Monson, Jim Grimes
Youth and Rec.---------------------------Morgan Dorsett, Jim Grimes, Wally Pribyl, Kevin Schimmel,
Chad Hesla, Rich Solberg, Craig Case and Betty Zenk
Swim Pool---------------------------------Morgan Dorsett, Roger Monson, Jim Grimes, Pool Manager,
Jay Pereboom, Tom Sannes and Stacy Mount
Golf Board------------------------------ Dave Jesme, Wally Pribyl, Morgan Dorsett, Linda Potas,
Leo and Leona Klein, Lonnie and Donna Vander Linden
Tree Board-------------------------------- Jim Grimes, Wayne Klungseth, Dan Wirtz,
David Trefz.
Development Loan Fund----------------Mike Grosek, Dave Jesme, Todd Garry, Dave Hahler
ADA----------------------------------------Wayne Klungseth, Jim Grimes, Wally Pribyl
Finance Office-----------------------------Linda Hoberg, Jennifer Wickre, Clerk
City Attorney------------------------------Leon Vander Linden
City Depositories--------------------------Dacotah Bank, Cortrust Bank, Great Western Bank City Health Doctor------------------------Dr. Elizabeth Gravley
Official Newspaper-----------------------Reporter and Farmer
Library------------------------------------ -Anne Fossum, Joan Rumpca
Liquor Store--------------------------------Dawn Nash, Mgr., Judy Holt, Asst. Mgr.
Water Department-------------------------Arlie Larson, Justin Carlson, Danny Valsvig
Police Department------------------------Tim Kiefer, Chief, David Roth, Asst. Chief, Ryan Kiefer,
Garret Premus
Street Department-------------------------Brian Sichmeller, Mike Eisenbraun, Daniel Kirchmeier
City Hall, Cemetery, Golf---------------Scott Sjurson
Armory Auditorium----------------------Wayne Klungseth, Wally Pribyl
City Civil Defense------------------------Wayne Klungseth
Northeast Council of Govt.--------------Wayne Klungseth
Senior Citizen Board---------------------Wally Pribyl
Planning Committee ---------------------Roger Grimsrud, Chr., Kent Delaney, Terry Meek, Jim Helms
Board at Pleasant View Apts.------------Lona Kuecker, Merlyn Wookey, Betty Zenk, Austin Grimes, ,
Arnie Anderson, Kathy Stanley, Council Member Dave Jesme
All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Brian Penkert, property owner at 203 West 7th Avenue, was present in regards to the condition of his property. Penkert informed the council that he has sold his property and the new owner will be fixing it up. Erin Wattier was also present to hear concerns that the City has about the condition of this property.
Arlie Larson, Water Superintendent, reviewed the job descriptions for his department. Council inquired about equipment needed in the water/sewer department. Discussion was held about purchasing an air compressor. Larson was instructed to check on prices and report back at a future meeting. Council and Larson discussed going to monthly water and sewer billings before an automated reading system is in place due to the higher rates. Council inquired about the opening date for the pool. Larson explained that his crew is cleaning the pool and could start filling it in two weeks.
Discussion was held about extending the sewer on West 11th Avenue approximately 200 feet. Council approved cost sharing with the property owner.
Robert Kwasniewski, Fire Chief, was present to ask permission to send six firemen to fire school in Brookings on June 10th – 12th. Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett approving this request. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
7:00 p.m. This being the time and place for a hearing to consider granting special malt beverage licenses for the American Legion Post 40 for June 5th and 6th at the Veterans Memorial Sports Complex, and Lake Region Shrine Club for June 10th at the Day County Fairgrounds. Motion by Jesme, seconded by Monson to approve the licenses. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
7:10 p.m. This being the time and place for the opening of sealed bids for a season’s supply of hot and cold mix. The following bids were received:
Bituminous Paving, Inc., Ortonville, MN ½ inch Hot Mix picked up at Odessa $54.00 per ton
½ inch Hot Mix picked up at Peever $60.00 per ton
Serocki Excavating, Browns Valley, MN ½ inch Hot Mix picked up at Sica Hollow $52.00 per ton
½ inch Hot Mix picked up at Bath site $59.80 per ton
Lien Transportation, Aberdeen ½ inch Hot Mix picked up at Aberdeen $61.20 per ton Motion by Grimes, seconded by Dorsett to accept all bids depending on availability of materials. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Dave Hempel, property owner at 59 East 3rd Avenue, expressed concerns about a drainage ditch near his property being closed off and the potential for water problems. Hempel also discussed concerns regarding noise from the elevator’s drying fans.
7:20 p.m. This being the time and place for a variance hearing for Casey Baumgarn, 13 East 3rd Avenue, to build a garage larger than the City ordinance allows in a residential area and constructed with steel siding. Motion by Jesme, seconded by Monson to approve the variance. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Jesme, seconded by Monson to set variance hearings for Phillip Gill, 810 East 7th Street, to move in a storage building constructed with steel siding, and for Darrin Pesall, 513 West 2nd Street, to build on to his garage. The addition will be steel exterior and the total square footage of the garage would be larger than the City ordinance allows in a residential area. The hearings are set for 7:00 p.m. on June 7, 2010, at City Hall. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
W.A.V.E. committee members Kyle Richards, Paul Haugen, Rose Vogl, Tom Sannes and Jerry Bludorn informed the council about the group’s efforts to replace the current swimming pool with an aquatic center designed for day to day use as well as being able to host competitive swim meets. The members present explained the project must be within the budget of the W.A.V.E. committee and the City of Webster’s guidelines, all coming down to if the City can financially afford the pool. The group is asking that the council be involved with the interview team when proposals come in. There is no cost or commitment connected with this request for proposals. Council gave the go ahead to contact firms for proposals to get some designs and costs for a new pool.
Mayor Grosek read a letter from SD Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources congratulating the City of Webster for outstanding water system operations and environmental compliance with state drinking water standards.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett to hire Brittany Matteson for swimming pool lifeguard at $7.25 an hour. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Klungseth to approve the mayor signing the maintenance and financial agreement with the SD Dept. of Transportation for an airport pavement marking project on the Webster Municipal Airport. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Discussion was held about property owners that have failed to remove diseased elm trees that were marked by the forester last year. City Hall will send out reminder letters and if trees are not removed in 30 days the City will hire the work done and assess the costs to the property owners.
Motion by Jesme, seconded by Grimes to approve accrued vacation and extra hours to be paid to Ryan Kiefer with the May 31st payroll. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Klungseth to approve the following reimbursements to supplement the budget: State of SD $2,676.81-airport grant, Zurich Insurance Co. $3,280.00-damage to light pole. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Jesme, seconded by Grimes to set a hearing at 7:10 p.m. on June 7, 2010, at City Hall for the following Malt Beverage License renewals:
Mike Grosek; Mike’s Jack and Jill, 1300 Main St. Package (off-sale)
Casey’s Retail Co., 1000 Main Package (off-sale)
Schen Oil, Inc, Webster Amoco, 20 E Hwy 12 Retailer (on-off sale)
Comes Investments, Inc.; Pizza Hut, 511 E Hwy 12 Retailer (on-off sale)
Cory Field, The Decoy, 518 Main St. Retailer (on-off sale)
Boomtown Inc., Pereboom Café, 13 E Hwy 12 Retailer (on-off sale)
American Legion Club, 614 Main St. Retailer (on-off sale)
Webster Golf Association, 1030 W 3rd St. Retailer (on-off sale)
Day County Inn and Suites, 801 W Hwy 12 Retailer (on-off sale)
V.F.W. Club 521 W 1st St Package (off-sale)
The Galley Steakhouse 230 W Hwy 12 Retailer (on-off sale)
All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Klungseth, seconded by Pribyl to approve Linda Hoberg attend Finance Officers’ School June 16th – 18th in Mitchell. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Council reviewed a proposed service contract from Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration for the Liquor Store walk-in cooler and air conditioning equipment. No action was taken.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett to pass the following resolution to participate in a signing project provided there is no cost to the City:
FEDERAL AID SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION FOR COUNTY AND URBAN PROJECTS
WHEREAS, The City of Webster, SD, desires the construction and improvement of the road and/or bridge as hereinafter described:
LOCATION, LENGTH, STRUCTURE NUMBER:
City Wide Project to be Included with the Day County Signing Project
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
Traffic Control Signing
Major Collector Route Number (if applicable) _________________
AND WHEREAS, The City of Webster, SD, is obligated and hereby agrees to provide proper maintenance as required by the Federal Highway Act as amended and supplemented thereto for the project after construction is completed and to regulate or cause to be regulated the installation of utility facilities within the limits of the right-of-way of the proposed project in accordance with State and Federal requirements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the South Dakota Department of Transportation be and hereby is authorized and requested to program for construction, in accordance with the “Secondary Road Plan” and the State’s “Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges,” the project described.
Estimated Cost of Project Including Engineering: $30,000.00
STP Funds: $ NA
Local Funds (if needed to meet construction year): $ NA
Proposed Year of Construction: 2017
Vote of Commissioners/Council: Yes 6 No 0
Dated at Webster, SD, this third day of May, 2010.
ATTEST:
_______________________ ____________________
City Finance Officer Mayor
All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
The City has received the new rates for health insurance effective July 1st from the Health Pool of SD. The rates are increasing $9.00 per person per month. With this minimal increase, the council decided to leave the rates where they are currently at for the employee share of the premium.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Dorsett to donate $200.00 to the Cadette Girl Scout troop to purchase flowers for the “W” in the LREA lot. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Jesme to accept the resignation of Ginger Glover, Liquor Store Clerk, effective April 30, 2010. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried. The City will be advertising to fill the position.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett to approve increasing Danny Valsvig’s wage from $11.75 to $12.00/hour having passed the Class I Wastewater Collection operator certification exam. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Dorsett to approve the following electrical and plumbing licenses for the term of May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011: Lawrence Block, plumbing; Keller Mechanical, Inc., plumbing and electrical; Dave’s Electric, electrical. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Attorney VanderLinden informed the council that signed purchase agreements have been received from the landowners selling their property to the City for the new wastewater treatment site. Motion by Monson, seconded by Pribyl approving the purchase price of $110,000.00 to be paid to Fred Reiprich for 71.26 acres. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried. Motion by Grimes, seconded by Pribyl approving the purchase price of $440,000.00 to be paid to Vickie Tierney and Terry Jacobson for 167.62 acres. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Grimes, seconded by Jesme to accept the fuel bid from Sioux Valley Co-op as follows: Unleaded gas $2.795, Diesel #2 $2.835. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Jesme, seconded by Pribyl to approve the following building permits:
Baumgarn Construction, 13 East 3rd Avenue, Garage, Value $14,000.00
Brian Sinner, 507 West 4th Street, Addition and Garage, Value $55,000.00
Randy Scherr, 207 East 7th Avenue, Storage Shed, Value $3,000.00
Mike Rice, 108 West 9th Avenue, Storage Shed, Value $1,500.00
Jeff Bauer, 421 West 1st Avenue, Fence, Value $100.00
Larry Jirava, 706 West 11th Avenue, Addition to Storage Shed, Value $200.00
Steve Hauck, 515 East 10th Avenue, Fence, Value $3,500.00
Bobbi Jo Dosch, 705 West 2nd Street, Fence, Value $845.00
Leonard Deibert, 226 East 13th Avenue, House, Garage & Shed, Value $205,000.00
Avera St. Lukes, 401 East Highway 12, Remodel Building, Value $100,000.00
Paul Tvinnereim, 1505 West 7th Avenue, Deck, Value $2,000.00
All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Grimes approving the application for removal of an existing garage for Brian Sinner, 507 West 4th Street. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Andy Sauer was present to request the council’s permission to clean the stones in the Soldier’s Circle. He indicated he would get information about the stones and what type of cleaner to use on them. Council approved this request.
Gary Sauer informed the council the new evergreen trees are planted in the Soldier’s Circle.
No further business, motion by Jesme, seconded by Dorsett to adjourn. Motion carried. Next regular scheduled meeting is June 7, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
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Mike Grosek, Mayor
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Linda Hoberg, Finance Officer
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