REGULAR MEETING OF THE HARVEY CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Note: All motions unanimously passed unless otherwise stated.

Key: M-Motion, MS-Motion Second, VV-Voice Vote, RCV- Roll Call Vote, MC-Motion Carried

The Harvey City Council met in Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 5:30pm. Present were Mayor Jason Grossman, Rick Eckart, Mike Rust, Ron Volk, Tonia Erickson, Milo Baltrusch and Leigh Ann Schindler. Also present were Kim Moen, Bob Weninger, Faye Axt and Laurie Wiedmeier.

VISITORS: Peg Bell, Tim Huseth, Pam Norstad, Elaine Palmer, Chuck Lang, Pat Bennett, Tim and Melanie Nelson, Wanda Wuitschick, Jim and Sandy Cromwell, Grayson Hoberg and Shawn Weltz.

PROPERTY TAX PUBLIC HEARING

Mayor Grossman called the Public Hearing on the Property Tax Exemption to order. Shawn Weltz submitted an application for a property tax exemption for the property he is purchasing at 1200 Frontage Road. No one attended the hearing to protest. M by Volk, MS by Rust to approve a graduated 5 year tax exemption – 100%, 80%, 60%, 40% & 20%. Upon RCV, MC.

Mayor Grossman then closed the Public Hearing and called the regular meeting to order and asked the Council if Chuck Lang could be added to the agenda. Consensus of the Council was yes.

REGULAR MEETING

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

VISITORS:

WANDA WUITSCHICK and neighbors stated they would like the Anhydrous Plant located in city limits moved out of town. It is a health and safety issue. Elaine Palmer said maybe they should be fined when a tank is left open. The Council stated they thought the Anhydrous Plant was grandfathered in previously. They asked what they needed to do to move forward with this. Consensus of the Council was to check with our city attorney and with the Health Department to see if there are any changes to the law as to anhydrous plants being located in city limits and the Police Department should begin fining if tanks are left open.

TIM & MELANIE NELSON presented their concerns regarding the zoning amendment and rail spur which would be located to the west of their property. They stated they are not opposed to new business but don’t want their property value to go down and are concerned whether the noise ordinance would be enforced. Grayson Hoberg addressed their concerns on the noise and the trains crossing the street. Having the spur is critical to their business. M by Volk, MS by Erickson to accept the Planning and Zoning Committee’s recommendation to rezone the west half of Lot 1 Block 9 in Lonetree Estates from R-1 to Light Industrial for the purpose of a rail spur. Upon RCV, all voted aye (Rust abstained), MC.

TIM HUSETH on behalf of the First Lutheran Church stated they are putting together a strategic plan. Part of the plan is to address housing in Harvey. He asked for authority from the city to proceed with a request for proposal to do a housing analysis. M by Volk, MS by Baltrusch to allow Tim to proceed with the housing analysis. Upon VV, MC.

CHUCK LANG stated there are many Canadian truckers driving thru town instead of using the bypass. He feels they should not be allowed to go thru town. Consensus of the Council was to install signage and inform the Police Department.

PAT BENNETT would like to purchase Lot 2, Block 23 in the Original Townsite for $500.00. M by Baltrusch, MS by Erickson to approve the sale of Lot 2, Block 23 OT for $500.00. Upon VV, MC.

POLICE REPORT: No report was given. Faye was called out.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: Bob stated he is still waiting to hear from the NDDOT regarding the light pole on Hwy 52 & 91. He said they plan to bid the Safe Routes to School Project in May. He said in a year our garbage truck will be up for replacement.

MINUTES: M by Volk, MS by Schindler to approve the minutes of the March 12th Regular Meeting. Upon VV, MC.

CASH REPORT: M by Erickson, MS by Baltrusch to approve the Auditor’s Cash Report as submitted with March Revenue of $387,383.02. Upon RCV, MC.

VOUCHERS: M by Volk, MS by Schindler to approve the vouchers with expenses of: Airport Assn. 25, Alltel 124.84, Ameripride 47.70, Aqua-Pure 1748.19, Bank of ND 8814.84, Bob Weninger 65, Buechler Oil 96.57, Central Plains Water 5, Creative Product 776.52, Cherie Heisler 50, Dacotah Paper 362.38, Dale’s Radiator 227.70, Double E 1150, Electronic Communications 3587.80, Enpro 1056.81, Farm Plan 796.39, FU Oil 194.54, Ferrellgas 3675.91, Frey Ins. 24896, Gaffaney’s 711.93, Galls 58.98, Gooseneck 743.07, Harvey Chamber 50, Harvey Area Community Foundation 100, Harvey Ben Franklin 11.65, Harvey Motor Service 186.17, Harvey Oil 6099, HAV-IT Recycling 650, HAV-IT Services 268.25, Hawkins 1629.95, Herald Press 634.88, Hinrichs Super Valu 13.76, Jason Roerick 7.10, Keller Plmg. 10.68, Kelly Nitz 140, KHND 200, Kim Moen 364.50, Kustom Signals 4042, Lecor Technology 42, Lelm Imp. 3.50, Lemers True Value 193.37, Little Mart 107.85, Maddock FU Oil 725, Mid Dakota Lumber 22.56, Midee Auto 265.05, Minnesota Valley Testing 100, Municipal Government Acadamy 130, NAPA 405.50, ND Dept. of Health 781, ND Health Lab 64, ND One Call 1.24, Northern Water Works 38.76, Otter Tail 6621.50, Powerplan 43.75, Pristine Hydrochemical 709.26, Radisson Hotel 220, Reed Business Info. 1160.64, Ripplinger Motors 479.50, Ron Volk 2480, Sanitation Products 436.90, Seelye/ Eiler Plastics 3565.22, South Central Crime Conf. 15, Starion Bond Services 46607.75, Susag Sand & Gravel 202.50, TSC 25.34, Uniquely Yours 52.50, US Post Office 220.31, Vessco 55.27, Warehouse 57.25, Waste Management 4885.69,Woody’s 13.50 and March Payroll $75,299.89. Upon RCV, MC.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

FIRE TRUCK ISSUE: Baltrusch and Volk explained what they have come up with after reviewing the insurance policy. Graf did not have the right coverage. Consensus of the Council was to continue action against Graf for the whole amount.

NEW BUSINESS:

REGIONAL MEETING: This year the regional meeting will be held in Harvey. It will be Thursday, April 24th at the Harvey Eagles Club. Winners of the “Mayor for a Day” essay contest will be there.

SPRING MEETING: A spring meeting with the Park Board, School Board, County Commissioners, Legislators, City Council and JDA will be held Wednesday, April 16th at JW’s starting at 4:00.

ABATEMENT: An abatement application was received for Parcel 80191000. The Council discussed what the circumstances were. It was decided to table this until next month and have the assessor look into it.