June 15, 2020 City Council Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 7:04 p.m.
Council Members Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor; Mark Chase; Jeff Hoffman; Pamela Horton; and
Present: Gary Hughes
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Al Brixius, City Attorney; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Rockvam led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ADOPT MEETING AGENDA
Council Member Hughes requested to add Item #14C to discuss the car seat checks with the Orono Police Department.
M/Hughes, S/Horton to adopt the meeting agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
a. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes from June 1, 2020
b. Approval of Covid-19 Preparedness Plan
c. Special Event: Annual United Healthcare Children’s Foundation Bike Ride
M/Horton, S/Hoffman to adopt the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. PUBLIC FORUM – None.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS – None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS – None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution 20-14: Approving Variance Request at 2463 Black Lake Road
City Planner Brixius presented a summary of the public hearing process and setback variance application for 2463 Black Lake Road to allow for a home and garage expansion. He stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance application at their June 10, 2020 meeting.
M/Hughes, S/Chase to approve Resolution 20-14 allowing street side setback variances for the expansion of the home and garage at 2463 Black Lake Road.
Motion carried 5-0.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council
Council Member Chase took a moment to acknowledge and address the tragic death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. He stated that racism has no place in our society and he offered resources for residents who want to donate items to help support the communities that were impacted by the unrest in the metro area that followed Mr. Floyd’s death.
b. City Staff – None.
c. Contract Staff – None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
M/Horton, S/Hoffman to approve all claims for payment.
Motion carried 5-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. June 23 – Special Capital Projects Work Session Meeting – 5:00 PM
b. June 24 – LMCD – 6:00 PM
c. July 6 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. Narrows Channel Closure
b. Mound Fire Department Weekly Covid-19 Update
c. Car Seat Checks with Orono Police Department
Council Member Hughes provided information for residents who would like to have their car seats checked to ensure they are setup properly inside of their vehicles. He recently used this service, provided by the Orono Police Department, and was impressed with the level of service he received to help ensure the safety of his grandchildren.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:15 p.m.
Date Approved: July 6, 2020
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Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk